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Vogler SAUGUS - At about 8:20 CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Shown from left to right: Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Guadelupe Panameno, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Alexandra Panameno, School Committee Member candidate Ralph DeCicco, Councillor-at-Large candidate Stephen Damiano and his son, Jack, during Saturday’s 10th Annual Shirley Avenue Cultural Festival at the Garfi eld School. See photo highlights on page 12. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) City Council discusses voting, free speech, political sign restrictions By Barbara Taormina W ith November’s General Election looming, the City Council had three pieces of election business on their agenda this week. The council held a public hearing on repealing the city’s lengthy and detailed ordinance on posting political yard signs that infringe on resident’s First Amendment rights to free speech. The Mass. Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been working with cities and towns that have ordinances regulating political signs without compelling safety reasons. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition to the proposal. “I think this is a great amendment,” said Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, who suggested that the right to free speech trumped other issues about political signs. Silvestri did note that some residents are erecting large 4-by-8 billboard-type signs and said maybe a license or permit was warranted for those type of displays. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said the political sign question was about accountability. He proposed holding a public meeting with all incumbents and candidates once the ballot is set so they can agree when signs can go up and when they need to come down. Cogliandro also proposed having the Election Department work with the School Department to ensure that there are no staff or students at schools used as polling locations during elections. During the Preliminary Election, the schools held a professional development day for teachers and as a result parking lots were fi lled with cars. Several councillors recounted stories of voters who drove to the polls but went home without voting because they couldn’t fi nd a place to park. “We have one or two elections a year,” said Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo. “We need to do better.” Revere Election Commissioner Paul Fahey acknowledged parking was a problem but said his department has a good working relationship with the schools. He also said any school business planned for November 7 will take place virtually. Fahey also agreed there needs to be some outreach to voters in Ward 3 who now vote in the high school fi eld house. Some people were confused because the old polling location was outside the superintendent’s offi ce but that was changed three years ago. The council also voted to approve the city’s early voting schedule. Early voting will take VOTING | SEE Page 19 p.m. Monday (Sept. 25), a loud noise emanating from the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant disrupted the night for hundreds of frightened Saugus and Revere residents. The noise was so loud that the Saugus Police Department wound up fielding more than 400 calls on its emergency 911 and business lines during a period of about 30 minutes, according to Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. “Many of the people calling on the 9-1-1 were extremely scared … asking if they should evacuate the area,” Chief Ricciardelli told the Board of Health during an emergency public meeting held State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (DRevere) said she could hear the loud sounds generated at the WIN Waste Innovations plant on Monday in her Revere home – 3.2 miles away from the plant. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) NOISE | SEE Page 18 Supt. reviews school district Covid policy; Student Senate pushback on cell phone policy By Barbara Taormina T he School Committee briefly reviewed the district's covid policy, which School Supt. Dianne Kelly said is very similar to last year. Any student who tests positive for covid will be required to quarantine for fi ve days. On days six to 10, following a positive test, a student will be required to wear a mask at school. Assistant Superintendent Richard Gallucci said the one big change is that staff in the school nurses’ offi ces will not be testing students. They will refer families to testing facilities if needed. The Revere High School Student Senate delivered a blistering letter to the committee on the cell phone policy, which requires students to keep phones in lockers or backpacks or risk having their phones confi scated. Students called the policy irresponsible and said it failed to consider how cell phones aid education and are important safety devices. Students blasted the School Committee for not including them in a policy decision that signifi cantly affects them. 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It will benefi t the city more than it will harm the neighborhood.” Skwierawski and developer Michael Vienneau explained that the grant application to MassHousing will be more competitive with a show of community support. Skwierawski said the support Vienneau is seeking is a waiver of community investment trust fund requirement. And that did not sit well with councillors, who did not feel the city needed to sacrifi ce any development-related benefits. “If there is no form of local support, MassHousing would not support the project,” Skwierawski told the council. Councillors asked the developer to investigate other ways the city can show its support for the project to be discussed with the Zoning Subcommittee. The council also held a hearing on the application of Youssef Abouriaili to add a second story to the building at 570 Broadway – home of Domino’s pizza and the Colombian restaurant El Peñol. According to Abouriaili, the additional space will be used for storage by El Peñol. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said he had spoken with Abouriaili and neighbors about the project. Cogliandro said initially there was some misunderstanding and neighbors thought there would be a second fl oor to the restaurant. But it’s in the permit application that the added space is for storage. Cogliandro also said El Peñol now has a storage pod in back of the restaurant that can go once the second fl oor is complete. And that will add a little relief to tight parking in the area. RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV is covering most Revere High School football games this season, including all home games at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Watch last Thursday’s away game versus Medford as it is replayed in the evenings on the Community Channel. RTV extends a very big thank you to the sports fi eld coverage staff and volunteer announcers for making the live air and overall recordings possible. The commentary makes a more interesting and easy-tofollow viewing experience for the whole audience. To watch the Revere Patriots live on game day, tune in to channels 8/1072 on Comcast, channels 3/614 on RCN and the RevereTV YouTube page. You will soon see a sights and sounds video from the Revere Beach Art Festival on social media and television. Similar video coverage will also be posted of last weekend’s Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival. All community events attended by RTV are edited down to short highlight reels and get scheduled to the Community Channel. You may recognize RevereTV’s star youth correspondent, Manique Khessouane, in many of these videos leading interviews and giving viewers her commentary through personal experience. Thank you, Manique! The Revere Chamber of Commerce spent last Wednesday in the studio recording a marathon of interviews for their monthly program, “The Wave.” Episode 4 has been playing on RTV for a few weeks, but it will soon be replaced by Episode 5. All episodes of “The Wave” can be found on RevereTV’s YouTube page to watch at any time. The kitchen studio has been busy as well. A longtime community member, Diana Cardona, put a team together to produce a cooking program in Spanish featuring healthy recipes. Two episodes have been recorded so far, so expect to see this new show scheduled soon on the Community Channel. Now that the preliminary election has passed, it feels like the true election season is upon us. RevereTV provided live unoffi - cial results the night of the preliminary, but please refer to the Election Department on revere. org for certified results. RevereTV greatly appreciates all who tuned in to election coverage and hopes you do the same on November 7. RTV will strive to make improvements to the technical aspect for next time, and the staff is grateful for all who volunteered for the studio that night. Coverage on November 7 will include more commentary from special guests. Keep an eye out on RTV GOV for renewed candidate statements from all who are on the General Election ballot. FLEET    ׉ 7cassandra://inPFsOAVQpsbCZ7-M_-v2cpyfdyKV8IQorrsIL_2RGA0`̰efK6I׉E/THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 3 Malden State Sen. Lewis: Raise minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2027 Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development hears proposal; backers cite double-digit infl ation, other factors; business owners balk, say layoffs and higher prices, more infl ation will follow By Steve Freker I n 2014, Massachusetts emerged as one of the first states leading the charge to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour – where it stands now after a push that started when the minimum stood at $8 an hour. At $15 per hour, Massachusetts now has one of the highest state minimum wages in the nation. Some state legislators want to make it even higher – as soon as possible – due to the high cost of living and infl ation concerns here. On Tuesday, a familiar voice led a renewed call to hike the minimum wage in the Commonwealth, as State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) urged lawmakers to back a push to raise the pay rate even higher, this time to $20 per hour by 2027. Additionally, a joint legislative contingent seeks to tie even further future minimum wage hikes over $20 per hour, indexing more hourly raises down the road to increase in the “TWENTIES”: $20 PER HOUR: The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development heard testimony on Tuesday on a new proposal by Malden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) to raise the Massachusetts minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2027. infl ation rate. “We need to raise the minimum wage again,” Senator Lewis, one of the bill’s primary sponsors, told the committee Tuesday. “Nobody expected that we would be seeing close to double digit infl ation. That level of infl ation has really eaten into the real earnings that our residents are taking home.” The cost of living in Massachusetts continues to soar higher than in most other states in the New England and the Northeast, supporters of higher wages claim. In Massachusetts, increases in recent years that have nearly doubled the minimum wage from $8 to $15 per hour since 2014 have not kept up with record high infl ation and the Commonwealth’s rising cost of living, higher pay backers say. Those who have historically been against the minimum wage hikes, primarily critics who operate Massachusetts businesses, claim another substantial hike such as this would hurt employers in several ways, cause layoff s and generally impact the state’s economy adversely. A recent report released by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) estimates the new Massachusetts wage hike plan would cost an estimated 23,000 jobs – or 0.5% of the state’s employment base – many of them among small business owners. In an online report, Chris Carlozzi, NFIB’s Malden State Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) is one of the chief sponsors of a proposal before state legislatures to raise the Massachusetts minimum wage – already one of the highest in the U.S. at $15 per hour – to $20 per hour by 2027. Massachusetts state director, said the report shows “now is not the time” to raise the minimum wage floor to $20. He added that such a move “would hurt small businesses and consumers.” “Raising the base wage to $20 is not only unsustainable for Massachusetts employers who are already raising compensation to counteract the state’s labor shortage and attract workers into the workforce,” Carlozzi said. “These types of one-sizefi ts-all mandates hurt smaller, Main Street businesses that cannot absorb the cost the most.” Massachusetts has one of the highest state minimum wages in the nation, which rose to $15 per hour in January under a 2018 agreement between lawmakers, worker advocates and the business community. The wage has increased nearly every year since 2014, when it was $8 an hour. The minimum hike wage proposal also calls for raising the state’s sub-minimum “cash wage” at restaurants and bars from $6.75 per hour to $12 per hour by 2027. Cash wages allow employers to meet their minimum wage obligation for tipped workers using a credit for customer tips. THANK YOU REVERE! Your dedication to our city is sincerely appreciated as we move forward to the general election. Serving as Acting Mayor of Revere has been an immense honor and I will continue to work tirelessly each day to earn the opportunity to continue to represent you. The job of being Mayor is to represent the needs of all our citizens. To give them a voice, to include them in the daily fabric of our city. Even if you supported another candidate in the preliminary election, or perhaps you didn't exercise your right to vote. I commit to you that I will spend every day from now until November 7th to help put your faith in a government that works for you and to earn your trust and your vote. With that, I encourage residents to reach out with questions, concerns, or conversations. I can be reached at 617-213-0731. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our opponents - Steve Morabito and Gerry Visconti. Thank you to Steve for his decade of service on city council and to Gerry for his years of service on both school committee and city council. It was an honor to serve with you both. I look forward to continued collaborations and I wish you and your families all the best in your future endeavors. I will work hard to earn the vote of your supporters in the general election. There is very little we cannot do as a city, if we do it together. If we decide that we are stronger unified than we are apart. To put aside petty differences and use our collective will to move this city forward. To have a city that we can be proud of, a city we can believe in. I believe in Revere, and I know that you do too. Leadership is about addition, not subtraction, about mending fences, not building taller ones. Join me and let us build something special, together. 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Twenty-One Massachusetts business leaders were selected by community members as outstanding examples of the tremendous contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs as job creators, innovators and supporters of our communities. They founded businesses in 16 local communities, from Martha’s Vinyard to Westfi eld, and come from 15 different countries. A committee of experts in each area will review the nominations and choose a winner in each of four categories: growth, neighborhood, technology and life science. Winners will be announced at the Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards Benefi t on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Royal Sonesta Boston in Cambridge, Mass. More than a competition, these Awards send a message of gratitude to the international entrepreneurs who have chosen Massachusetts as their home and are a reminder that immigrants and refugees offer solutions to some of our most pressing issues. The 2023 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award Nominees: Business Growth According to data from the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development, private employers increased their workforce by 2.3 percent from 2019 through 2022. The three nominees in the Business Growth category increased their number of full-time-equivalent employees by 18 to 233 percent. The nominees for the category of Business Growth are: Tonn Cao – from Vietnam – TCA Counseling Group in Boston Wendy Estrella – from Dominican Republic – Estrella Enterprises, LLC in Lawrence Chris & Lauriete Miller – from Brazil – Millers Professionals Co. in Oak Bluff s Neighborhood Business Small businesses are the lifeblood of many neighborhoods. They provide needed goods and services and are an important source of jobs. The nominees for the category of Neighborhood Business are: Luiz Thomaz DaCosta – from Brazil – Modular Concepts in Marlborough Grace Dias – from Portugal – Grace Group Realty, LLC in Ludlow Anu Gupta – from India – Immigration Desk Inc. in Newton Anna Janik – from Poland – Janik’s Pierogi Café in Westfi eld Maria Maria – from Dominican Republic – Los Mágicos Barbershop and Beauty Supply in Boston Phalla Nol – from Cambodia – Phalla’s Produce in Lowell Laila Pasha – from Pakistan – Alpha Dental in Somerville Jorge Marzuca Rosas – from Mexico – Whitemarz Farm in Lunenburg Tony Tavares – from Portugal – Villa Rose Restaurant & Catering in Ludlow Sonny Vo – from Vietnam – Chashu Ramen & Izakaya in Worchester Technology The nominees in the high-tech category have each made remarkable contributions in their fi elds and to the American innovation economy. They are at the leading edge of the transition to clean energy, global supply chain effi ciency, virtual reality and climate resiliency. 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This chapter of the AFL-CIO represents over 100,000 working people that live and work in and around the city of Revere from union locals like Painters DC 35, IBEW 103, Local 26, SEIU Local 888, AFSCME 93, Carpenter’s Local 328, Pipefi tters 537, UFCW 1445, and Machinists District 15 among others. The full list of members can be found at www.gblc.us/leadership. Pointing to Juan’s working-class background and commitment to working families, Darlene Lombos, Executive Secretary Treasurer of the GBLC, AFL-CIO said “Juan Pablo Jaramillo is our union brother and will bring labor’s voice to the Revere City Council. Revere is a union city and Juan understands the Greater Boston Labor Council, AFL-CIO’ s vision for a city that centers policy around unions, people of color and the working class. We are proud to endorse his candidacy for City Councilor at Large.” In the preliminary election held on September 19th, Juan Pablo placed in the top 5, placing him in a strong position to get on the Revere City Council in the November 7th General Election given that the top fi ve candidates are elected in the general election. This is the latest of a long list of endorsements that Juan has received since launching his campaign back in May. He has received the endorsement of local leaders and advocacy organizations across diff erent sectors and walks of life. “On the September 19th preliminary election, we proved that we can elect people in Revere whose sole focus is to fi ght for our city’s working families. Our message of making Revere a working-class city by working class people is resonating and that is why the endorsement of the AFL-CIO is so important to me,” said Jaramillo. 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Resnek was asked about a Jan. 27, 2019, email to his boss, Matthew Philbin, where he boasts that his scandalous writing was the “honest voice” in the city, living to see the day where the mayor is “arrested, indicted and convicted.” Resnek was provided exhibits of emails between himself, Philbin and David O’Connor, the Everett Public Schools Communications Coordinator and former Leader Herald employee, showing he enjoyed being cruel to the mayor with his stories and editorials. When asked if he wrote articles calling for the mayor’s indictment and arrest, Resnek replied he did, but asked to fi nish on his answer. “The factual allegations you’ve just leveled at me, okay, for printing or making statements about the Mayor, I regret. I regret. I’m embarrassed by some of it, and I apologize to the mayor for it,” stated Resnek. “You apologized now after you’ve been sued for defamation; correct?” asked Atty. Jeffrey Robbins. “I had two years to think about it,” Resnek replied. “You apologized to us now after there’s been an attachment issued on your house by a judge; correct?” Resnek attempted to dismiss his years of vitriolic stories and editorials towards the mayor by claiming that all his email banter to Philbin and his friends was all just hubris. Calling his relationship with the double-dipping O’Connor as “intimate,” Resnek was shown a Feb. 2019 email where O’Connor, who was working for the newspaper at the time he was employed by the City of Everett, off ers up a cartoon idea that would depict a “super enlarged mayor” as a bloated and sickly caricature. Resnek replied to O’Connor, “The cartoon would be gorgeous but too cruel or maybe not cruel enough!” “Yes, sir,” replied Resnek, confi rming his own words in the email thread. Atty. Robbins off ered the defendant countless examples of his braggadocio repartee with many of his friends, including Russel Pergament, the failed Boston Metro newspaper publisher. Resnek was concerned with the fact that the newspaper’s liability and slander insurance policy might not cover the ongoing defamation lawsuit. The attorney also asked him why he represented himself in the emails as owner of the newspaper. In a Jan. 15, 2023, email, Resnek asks, “Russel, do you have any advice? Because of the lawsuit that is open against my partner and I, our fi rst ever and the only one in 7 years of ownership of the Everett Leader Herald, and for me during 40 years of doing this shit, Utica Insurance refused to renew our policy.” Resnek stated that his “partner” didn’t want to go without insurance as the policy holder, Utica Insurance Company, had fi led with the court to have their responsibility for coverage removed due to Resnek’s testimony in the lawsuit. Resnek admitted that he and Philbin were discussing the issue in 2022. Atty. Robbins presented Resnek with a copy of his Answer to the Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint and Jury Demand, which stated that he was the sole author and editor of all the content that appears in the Leader Herald specifi cally involving Mayor DeMaria. When asked if it was the case that he submitted all articles prepublication to Philbin for review, Resnek stated, “nearly all of them” and if Philbin frequently provided comments to him for approval; Resnek responded, “Yes, sir.” When he was asked if Philbin often gave him instructions on what to publish, Resnek replied “very rarely” but admitted that his boss provided diAPOLOGIZE | SEE Page 7 ׉ 7cassandra://zzjtYlub-z_iPvsyPC5VfRoGUZSLpOFmKPc60zatcFI.@`̰efK6M׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 7 APOLOGIZE | FROM Page 6 rection to what he was writing from “time to time.” Unfortunately for the admitted fabricator, he would once again be proven wrong by his own emails and past testimony. In one exhibit after the other, Resnek was shown examples where he submitted stories only to be instructed by Philbin to edit an article. “You sent Mr. Philbin a draft of an article, correct?” asked Robbins in one example. “And he writes back to you, ‘Are you serious???? Take it out.’ Do you see that?” – pointing out the email exchange on the exhibit. “Yes,” he replied. Philbin continues his instructions to his corrupt reporter, stating,” Gotta do a couple rewrites, and go over a few things. But Fred is out. In print or online.” Resnek then replies to Philbin, ““Got it. No Fred online or in print my man. Just let me know what you want edited and we will be set. F**k Carlo. F**k him good. That front page is killer.” “That’s what you wrote?” asked the attorney. “Yes,” replied Resnek. In another glaring example of Philbin’s control over the editing and content, Resnek is shown a Feb. 17, 2020, email exchange where he writes to Philbin – in all capital letters – “MATT, THIS HAS BEEN REDONE AS YOU REQUESTED.” Resnek would also receive instructions from Philbin’s former vice president of operations, Elena Vega; in a June 23, 2020, email exchange, Philbin states, “Lose the piece about the city clerk - I don’t want that in.” “Ms. Vega sends it to you, and she says to you, Josh, Matt said lose the piece about the city clerk, right?” “Yes,” Resnek answered. In another example of PhilSCAM | FROM Page 5 sales tactics. Con artists want to provoke an emotional reaction that would cause you to give in to their requests without thinking it through. Take your time; know that a legitimate company won’t pressure you to act. If someone uses aggressive sales tactics on you, it’s best to cut off communication immediately. • Get competing bids. Contact several solar installers if you plan on going solar and get bids from each company. If someone is pulling a con, they will be much easier to spot this way. • Ask plenty of questions and consider the answers. Ask questions about any aspect of a contract or proposal you don’t understand. If the company gets bin and Resnek’s ongoing narrative of attacking the mayor, Philbin instructed Resnek not to publish anything that places the mayor in a good light. In an Aug. 17, 2020, email, Philbin emails Resnek, “I wouldn’t run this. Makes Carlo look good. He’s trying to save the City money.” Resnek replies, “Try this on for size. Why didn’t I think of this earlier? The mayor will go wild.” “That’s what you write back to Mr. Philbin on Aug. 17, 2020, am I right?” asked the attorney. “It appears that way, yes,” said Resnek. Philbin now offers what is termed “Red Line Revisions” to Resnek, which appear to be unconditional instructions by Philbin to his reporter. In a Sept. 22, 2020, email exchange, with the subject “Re: Red Line Revisions,” Philbin writes, “In looking at the budget, take out the last 3 lines. Also, take out the speculation line about Capone being a possible candidate for mayor.” “And then he suggests what should be in the article, correct?” inquired Robbins. “Sure,” Resnek replied. Resnek wrote back to Philbin, “Good points. Will make those changes, additions and subtractions as suggested to highlight Capone’s competence, et cetera.” “Do you see that?” the attorney asked Resnek. “Yes, I do,” he said. In an Oct. 13, 2020, email exchange, Resnek writes to Philbin, “Subject: Forward: Proof - all the pages, “This is what it looks like. We are now checking for grammar and spelling mistakes, like the fi rst line of The EYE, et cetera. Sergio’s name has been removed. Systemic has been removed. The editorial has been replaced and whatever else you wanted has been done.” “That’s what you write to Mr. upset about your questions, refuses to answer them, or is vague with their answers, consider it a red fl ag. For more information Find solar panel installers near you and solar energy contractors near you at bbb.org/near-me/solar-installation – read BBB’s guide to going solar at www.bbb.org/ article/news-releases/26112bbb-tip-a-consumers-guideto-going-solar. Report solar installation scams to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker.com Your report can help expose common scam tactics and reduce scammers’ eff ectiveness. Need help with your home improvement project? Visit BBB’s Home Improvement HQ at bbb. org/all/home-improvement. Philbin, correct?” asked the attorney. “Yes, sir,” replied Resnek. It’s clear that Resnek’s and Philbin’s own words indicate that the articles – admittedly fi lled with lies and fabrications – were co-edited between the two. Leading up to the 2021 election, Philbin would turn up the heat with the Corey Street land deal where Resnek claims the mayor extorted City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, a defendant in the lawsuit, the mayor’s legal partner in the land deal, in order to hurt the mayor’s chances for reelection – at any cost. Resnek, when asked if he had any remorse or thoughts about the effect his articles published over a period of four years would have on the mayor’s wife and family. “Do you apologize to his family?” asked Atty. Robbins. “Yes,” replied Resnek. “For the hurt that you caused them?” asked Robbins. “I don’t know what hurt – what hurt I caused his family,” he replied. “You know you did hurt them, don’t you?” “I don’t know that,” replied Resnek. Since the lawsuit was fi led against Resnek and the Philbins in 2021, the two have been crushed in depositions by their own emails and texts which underscored their actions through their printed lies – without one iota of remorse. When the recent judgment by the court was issued to attach their property, including Resnek’s Lynn home, only then has the corrupt reporter off ered any apology to the mayor and his family. And in spite of that, Resnek still pretends that his motif operandi was all hyperbole and “hubris.” That is hardly the truth. Only when faced with the reality of losing his home did he make his empty apology. Resnek would never know what it’s like to be a target as a politician in a small community – with a target on his back. He only knows that if the money’s good he’ll write whatever he’s told – no matter how dishonest or unethical – it’s Resnek’s history. As he stated a second time in this latest deposition, Resnek whimpered an apology and Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Need a hall for your special event? 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WALTHAM, MA – National Grid announced the launch of a three-year, $500,000 Small Business Impact Initiative in partnership with Amplify LatinX, The Asian Business Empowerment Council, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Through this new initiative, National Grid will partner with these leading organizations to provide a total of 50 $10,000 capacity building grants over the next three years to help minority-owned small businesses across the Commonwealth grow, thrive, and contribute to the economic opportunity and vibrancy of our communities. In its fi rst year, the initiative aims to support 16 small businesses selected by the partner organizations. This partnership furthers National Grid’s commitment under our newly launched “Grid for Good” program to enable economic opportunity, especially for historically underrepresented communities. The company recognizes the immense value minority-owned businesses bring to our local communities as well as the challenges these businesses often face in accessing capital needed to expand, create jobs, and generate growth. Through this partnership, grantees will not only receive funding but also resources and support from the partnering business organizations to realize their goals. To apply, interested businesses must be affi liated with at least one of the partner organizations. The grants must be used to support the growth of operational capacity – such as purchasing equipment, leasing office space, or improving effi ciencies among others. Each partner organization will select four grantees to receive funding. "The strength of our communities is directly linked to the success of our local businesses,” said Melissa Lavinson, Head of Corporate Aff airs, New England at National Grid. "We recognize that small businesses are the economic engine of the 242 towns and cities we are privileged to serve across the Commonwealth. We know we have a responsibility to work with our communities to be a partner for progress and believe that joining forces with our partner business organizations to help grow the capacity of local, diverse businesses will have a transformative impact.” “At Amplify LatinX we are thrilled to partner with our sister organizations and with National Grid to support the transformation of 16 MBEs across the Commonwealth this year. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the goal of moving forward our region’s economy,” said Eneida Román, President & CEO of Amplify LatinX. "This collaboration represents a powerful commitment to our community's growth and resilience,” said Q.J. Shi, Director of the Asian Business Empowerment Council at The Boston Foundation. “These grants will serve as a vital lifeline for many, supporting their entrepreneurial dreams and nurturing economic prosperity.” “Access to capital remains the primary business challenge for Black entrepreneurs,” said Nicole Obi, President and CEO at the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts. “This multi-year opportunity supports the operational capacity of our member fi rms and holds the potential to create a profound impact, not just within these enterprises but also within the very communities they call home. We are grateful for the shared commitment of our fellow community-serving partners and this partnership with National Grid.” "LGBTQ+ businesses are an important part of our Commonwealth's economy, but far too often don't have access to the same resources and capital. This capacity building grant from our partners at National Grid will help small businesses grow to new levels, which is not just good for their businesses, but also for our communities,” said Grace Moreno, Executive Director, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. This impact initiative is part of National Grid’s newly launched “Grid for Good” program, a larger companywide corporate responsibility and impact initiative that supports the communities we serve. Through Grid for Good, National Grid will contribute at least $4 million in funding to organizations that align with its three responsibility and impact pillars -- (1) workforce development and STEM education, (2) economic opportunity and social justice, and (3) environmental stewardship and sustainability -- and have a focus on historically underrepresented and overburdened communities. The application deadline is . The 16 grantees October 31st will be celebrated at an event on November 14th . ׉ 7cassandra://ILwrxmNPeROmkULoksemOHM9ToY_MGyUJ25Dt0IR_b4&l`̰efK6Q׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 11 City and state officials discuss water quality, environmental justice and access to recreational activities along Revere Beach By Tara Vocino T he Legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources hosted a tour of several coastal sites on the North Shore, including Revere Beach, last Friday morning, with a focus on water quality, environmental justice and improving access to outdoor recreational activities. Legislative aides, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini, members of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee and City of Revere staff members (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) State Representative Dan Cahill addressed rising tides. Shown from left to right: Ward 1 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor At Large Marc Silvestri, State Representative Jeff Turco, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, District Director Kelsey Perkins (of Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s offi ce), District Director for Policy A. Wade Blackman (for Congresswoman Clark), State Representative Jessica Giannino, State Senator Becca Rausch (senate chair, environmental committee) and State Representatives Jenny Balinsky Armini, Kristin Kassner and Dan Cahill. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky gave credit to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for maintaining Revere Beach, the fi rst public beach in America. State Representative Jessica Giannino said Revere Beach needs funding to renovate the seawalls. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. said Revere is surrounded by 80 percent water, adding that oysters clean the water naturally. City Council President Pro Tempore/Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna and Councillor At Large Marc Silvestri showed their support. State Representative Jeffrey Turco thanked past mayors for putting together a Revere Beach master plan that includes beachfront restaurants. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini said his organization is an ally with the DCR. DCR Deputy Chief of Staff Gianni Hill said translated signs are important along the beach to make the beach welcoming for everyone. Staff from the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, shown from left to right: House Chair Daniel Cahill, Representative Kristin Kassner, Senate Chair Becca Rausch and Representative Jennifer Balinsky Armini. 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Guadelupe and Alexandra Lopez Panameno represented El Salvador. Jaedan Wixon represented Peru. Shown from left to right: Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Guadelupe Panameno, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Alexandra Panameno, School Committee Member candidate Ralph DeCicco, Councillor-at-Large candidate Stephen Damiano and his son, Jack, during Saturday’s 10th Annual Shirley Avenue Cultural Festival at the Garfi eld School. The Neighborhood Developers Community Building Manager Rasha Mikhael helped to organize the event along with The Neighborhood Developers. Emcee Diana Cardona and Disc Jockey Gonzalo Jimenez celebrated the 10th anniversary of the cultural festival. Shown from left to right: Steve Laferriere, Sean Mock and Tommy McNeil collected responses in a survey on aff ordable housing. Jack and Stephen Damiano played Connect 4. Revere’s 311 trilingual greeter, Carmen Rodriguez, is from Brazil, and Community Outreach Coordinator Maddy Alvarez and her daughter, Jocelyn Alvarez, 7, are from Guatemala. Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, who has participated in the program since its inception 10 years ago, said he loves learning about other cultures Sondos Zenina (left) and Iman Kassas represented the Arabic community. Joseph Wixon and Leano Wixon danced with Concilio Latino de Massachusetts Founder/President Liana Jorge Matute. ׉ 7cassandra://NniX_MMxER6KF_j6cndaf0xGz7f3GMD6exjT-bFs86w0`̰efK6S׉E(5THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 13 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere girls’ soccer picks up huge win, climbs to 7-0 T alk about the hottest team in Revere High School. Three more wins and three more shutouts – the Patriots haven’t allowed a goal after seven matches. The Revere girls’ soccer team picked up a monster win over Greater Boston League rival Medford, 4-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 and climbed to a perfect 7-0. Erika Mejia scored two goals on free kicks that were earned by the hard work of her teammates Kaylin Foglar and Nataly Oliva. Revere’s Sandra Torres started the scoring by receiving a throw-in from her sister Emily, which led to Sandra dribbling around the Medford defenders and scoring top corner. The last goal was scored by Nataly Oliva with assists from Kelsey Morales and Samarah Paiva. Fatima Oliva and Catalina Chizavo both played great defensively and moved the ball upfi eld to their teammates. Giselle Salvador and Ari Pina and Paiva locked down the defense for the Patriots, and Emily Torres, Jessica Galvez and Salma Zahraoui all chipped away with big plays at different times to help the team win. Nisrin Sekkat had another shoutout and made some impressive saves on the Medford forwards. “Medford is a well-coached and aggressive team so this win was a big one,” Revere coach Megan O’Donnell said. Revere earlier picked up a big 5-0 win over Chelsea. Morales had two goals, and Grace Ramirez, Sandra Torres and Salvador all had one goal. Zahraoui and Foglar both had two assists, and Emily Torres dominated on defense. The Lady Patriots also beat Everett, 3-0. Nataly Oliva found the back of the net with a pass from Sandra Torres late in the fi rst half. Kaylin Foglar broke free from the Everett defenseman, and Fatima Oliva hit her with a pass down the middle to score Revere’s second goal. “We had tremendous [defense] by Fatima Oliva, Ari Pina, Salvador, Emily Torres and Paiva… Our midfi eld struggled a little bit but Erika Mejia and Sandra Torres dominated the middle,” O’Donnell said. In the second half, Nataly Oliva found the back of the net for the second time with a pass from Salvador. “Galvez and Catalina Chizavo both played great at outside wings in the second half, giving Nataly, Kaylin, Salma and Kelsey multiple opportunities to score but the Everett goalie made some great saves to keep them in the game,” O’Donnell said. “Everett is a well-coached and hard team to play, because they have a lot of talented players who always challenge us to play our best.” Nisrin Sekkat recorded another shutout, and she made an amazing one-on-one save late into the game to hold the shoutout. On Thursday the team took on a very strong and well-coached Chelsea team. They won, 5-0, but Chelsea challenged them to be their best. Kelsey Morales had two goals with assists from Salma Zahraoui, Catalina Chizavo and Kaylin Foglar. Grace Ramirez scored her fi rst varsity goal of the year with an assist from Kaylin Foglar. Sandra Torres scored her fi rst goal of the season with a strike from the top of the box that was unassisted. Giselle Salvador scored her second goal of the season with a pass from Salma Zahraoui. A lot of players got into the game and demonstrated their tremendous soccer skills; senior Karla Robles, Giselle Portillo and Jaimy Gomez took the leadership role out on the fi eld by hustling up and down the fi eld and making great soccer plays. Ajsi Balla, Grace Ramirez, Adriana Cataldo, Kathy Granados, Amilee Hernandez, Emily Torres and Salma Zahraoui all had a ton of scoring opportunities in the second half, but the Chelsea defense and goalie made some great plays. Amina Baroudi, Giselle Portillo and Karla Robles controlled the backfi eld and stopped Chelsea from scoring on multiple occasions, and Nisrin Sekkat record another shutout, Chelsea had a few scoring opportunities but Nisrin shut them down. The junior varsity team also beat Everett, 5-0. Ikram Bichou, Sarah Aguilar, Melanie De Almeida, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Sara Granados, Andrea Mendieta, Lesley Mendoza and Asmaa Azeroual all played a strong game on the fi eld. Sabrina El Arar recorded her fi rst career shutout in goal. Newcomers Giselle Alacron, Valerie Aguirre, Laryissa Jenner, Valeria Quijada, Johanna Rivas, Rebecca Silva, Mia Ventura and Wiam Zidani did a great job. Revere cross country pulls out fi rst victory Revere faced Lynn Classical at Lynn Woods and came away with its fi rst win of the season. Once again, senior captain Rocio Gonzalez Castillo ruled the course – easily taking fi rst place. Olivia Rupp, Hiba El Bzyouy and Afnane Amine ran really well, making a strong pack that secured the dominant win. Olivia Rupp, Hiba El Bzyouy and Afnane Amine ran really well, making a strong pack that secured the dominant win. “The looped course is very challenging, having the runners tackle a signifi cant hill three times – but they prevailed and really ran strong,” Revere coach Katie Sinnott said. “This is not a course to earn personal best paces on, so the race is more about trying to battle for your place. A Lynn Classical girl had a tremendous sprint fi nish and got herself into second place after being in fourth for much of the race.” Overall results: Revere 19, Lynn Classical 45. Individual Revere results: Rocio Gonzalez Castillo – 1st – 23:21 Olivia Rupp – 3rd – 24:43 Hiba El Bzyouy – 4th Afnane Amine – 5th Yasmin Riazi – 6th – 25:02 – 26:38 – 27:25 Daniela Santana Baez – 7th 27:33 Rania Abdelhannane – 9th 34:06 Stephanie Reyes – 11th – – – 35:18 Revere/Malden golf team drops fi rst match of season Lynn English topped Revere/ Malden, 36.5-35.5, in match play. That moved the team’s record to 3-1 on the season. “This match was certainly a learning experience for our group as we learned the hard way that every point and shot matters,” Revere/ Malden coach Brandon Pezzuto said. “And even when things aren’t going our way during the early stages of a match, we must be resilient and continue to battle.” Some highlights from the match include the fi rst-ranked match featuring Chris MacDonald of Malden and the second-ranked match featuring Matt LaCroix of Revere. Both players faced very talented opponents, and matches were back and forth through the fi rst eight holes, eventually tied entering the ninth hole. MacDonald fell short, losing his match, 5-4, against Lynn English’s top ranked opponent, and LaCroix tied his match, 4.5-4.5. Other notables include captains Ollie Svendsen of Revere and Ryan Coggswell of Malden. Coggswell, playing the seven spot, won his match, 6.5-2.5, and Svendsen, playing the eight spot, won his match, 8.5-.5. Additionally, Malden freshman Tommy Cronin, although losing his match, 6-3, in the four spot, SPORT | SEE Page 15 Does Medicare Cover Second Medical Opinions? Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me? Limping Larry Dear Larry, Getting a second medical opinion from another doctor is a smart idea that may off er you a fresh perspective and additional options for treating your knee so you can make a more informed decision. Or, if the second doctor agrees with your current one, it can give you some reassurance. Yes, Medicare does pay for second opinions if your current doctor has recommended surgery, or some other major diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, 80 percent of the costs for second medical opinions are covered under Part B (you or your Medicare supplemental policy are responsible for the other 20 percent), and you don’t need an order or referral from your doctor to get one. Medicare will even pay 80 percent for a third opinion, if the fi rst two diff er. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover second opinions too, but you may need to follow certain steps to get it paid for. For example, some plans will only help pay for a second opinion if you have a referral from your primary care doctor, and/ or they may require that you can only use a doctor in their network. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll need to call it to fi nd out their rules. Finding Another Doctor To fi nd another doctor for a second opinion you can either ask your current doctor for a name or two, or ask another doctor you trust for a referral, or you can fi nd one on your own. Whatever route you choose, it’s best to go with a doctor that’s affi liated with a diff erent practice or hospital than your original doctor. Hospitals and practices can be set in their ways when it comes to treatments and are likely to offer similar advice. If you choose to fi nd one on your own, use Medicare’s Care Compare tool at Medicare.gov/ care-compare. This will let you fi nd doctors by name or medical specialty in your area that accept original Medicare. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800-6334227. Or, if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, call or visit your plan’s website for a list of candidates. After you’ve got a few doctors names, there are a number of free online resources to help you research them like HealthGrades.com and Vitals.com. After you fi nd another doctor, before you get a second opinion, you’ll need to have your current doctor’s office send your medical records ahead to the second doctor, or you may have to pick them up and deliver them yourself. That way, you won’t have to repeat the tests you already had. But, if the second doctor wants you to have additional tests performed as a result of your visit, Medicare will help pay for these tests too. For more information, see the Medicare publication “Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery” at Medicare.gov/publications – type in 02173 in the Keyword or Product number box. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 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Malden’s longest-playing professional baseball player Carmine Cappuccio’s fi rst manager was Terry Francona... I met him! By Steve Freker W hen you have been around long enough, you have gone to some places, seen some things and met a whole bunch of people. With all the places I have been – especially chasing games all over the country, at all diff erent levels of baseball – I have had so many experiences that sometimes I feel like I was in the “Forrest Gump” movie. I got another taste of that the other day when I started reading the stories about former Red Sox and present Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona and this being his last go-round season. Francona, of course, is expected to be a sure shot Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame inductee as soon as he is eligible, after leading the Red Sox to a pair of World Series Championships (2004, 2007 and almost a third!) and then 10 winning record seasons with the Cleveland Guardians. Through it all, Francona has battled personal problems (some of which unfairly were made public), lots of health issues and a shocking dismissal by the Sox after a 90-win 2011 season, when it was floated that he had supposedly “lost the clubhouse” due to some tough to deal with, high-paid louts who were masquerading as hardworking major leaguers. As Cleveland’s manager from 2012 to this season, Francona led the Guardians to division titles in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022, the AL pennant in 2016 and wild card appearances in 2013 and 2020. Anyways, does anyone realize that Francona fi rst coached in the Chicago White Sox minor league farm system for four seasons from 1992-1995 before he got his fi rst Major League Baseball (MLB) manager’s post with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1997? That’s right. His very fi rst manager’s post in the Minor Leagues was with the South Bend (Ind.) White Sox, Chicago’s Low Single A franchise. One of Terry “Tito” Francona’s top players on the first team he ever managed? Well, it was none other than Malden High School’s longest-playing professional baseball player in city hisTerry Francona is expected to announce his retirement after 10 seasons with the Cleveland Guardians. (Courtesy Photo) tory and perhaps the best overall athlete to wear a Malden uniform, Carmine Cappuccio. Cappuccio is the second-highest pro baseball draftee in Malden High history, one of five MLB picks in the Malden glory days of the 1990s. He was selected 260th overall in the 1992 MLB entry draft, the 24th pick in the 9th round by the Chicago White Sox. Cappuccio, a 1988 Malden High graduate and a three-time NCAA Division 2 First Team All-America selectee out of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., signed for a $15,000 bonus and jumped on a plane to Chicago two days after to meet his coaching staff and join his team. I decided I, too, would fl y to Chicago and try and see Carmine play in his fi rst professional game, since he was the fi rst pro guy I had ever coached, having been a varsity coach alongside Shawn Brickman at Malden High in the Salem Street Slugger’s three wildly successful years with Malden High baseball (1986-1988). Carmine did not get into the season opener, a home game for South Bend, who were listed as the “South Bend White Sox,” but actually went by the “South Bend Silver Sox.” But there he was in Game 2, starting in right field in his fi rst-ever professional baseball game, and I was sitting there about 20 rows from the fi eld in South Bend, Indiana, also home of that little Catholic school next door to the baseball park. What was that name? Oh yeah, Notre Dame! What a thrill it was to see this 22-year-old kid from Malden getting his fi rst professional swings! Carmine grounded out his fi rst at bat, pulling the ball sharply between the fi rst and second baseman. Second baseman made a pretty good play on the ball. Second at bat? Bingo! Carmine hammered a ball in the gap in right center and it looked like a sure double, but the centerfi elder tracked it down and held him to a single. Carmine did take a wide turn, but he did not take the bait as the outfi elder fi red a seed to second base. He got lifted for a pinch hitter in the later innings as they used a ton of guys in the game. That’s all right, I got to see his fi rst professional game and his very fi rst professional base hit! Awesome! I waited for him after the game and who knew? It happened. Carmine actually took a fairly long time to come out afterward and, wouldn’t you know, he was walking out and chatting with his manager at the door, none other than Terry Francona! Carmine saw me standing there and waved me over. “Hey Skip,” Carmine says to the future Hall of Famer, “This is Frek, my high school coach; he came out to see me play this weekend.” “Nice to meet you, Frek!” Carmine’s soon to be very famous manager said. “We got us a gone one here, he’s got a good eye and great bat. We’re lucky to have him!” Of course, Carmine was beaming – and so was I – two Malden guys who had no idea we were in the presence of astounding, future greatness: a man who would transform two franchises into bona fi de “super”-winners, with two World Series titles in Boston, no less. I knew right away Carmine was in good hands, and I had a great fl ight back to Logan two days after that. Carmine would go on to play professional baseball at various levels and in two diff erent countries for the next 11 years, longer than anyone – ever – in Malden High history. Francona, well, he went on and did Hall of Fame level deeds. Good luck in anything you do, and anyplace you go, Tito Francona! That one night in South Bend 1992, you made Malden High’s best-ever hitter and his high school coach feel like a million bucks! **** What a great start for Saugus High Football, as the Sachems roll out to 3-0 mark at Serino Stadium Christie Serino is loving this, all of it! The most celebrated athlete in Saugus history was not only the best hockey and baseball player to ever grace the halls of Saugus High – he was also the best football player. We lost him way too soon in 2012, but one of the best moves the town of Saugus ever did was naming the glistening new football stadium in his honor when it opened two years ago. You see, Christie Serino was all about lots of things, most of them having to do with making his players’ lives better. But he was also about this: winning!! That is why he is looking down on the stadium which bears his Terry “Tito” Francona’s fi rst-ever professional baseball manager’s post was skippering the South Bend White Sox in South Bend, Indiana. One of his fi rst players was Malden High School legend Carmine Cappuccio. (Courtesy Photo) Jake Willcox, a senior captain and quarterback of the Brown University football team, was named Ivy League Off ensive Player of the Week by the Ivy League and the Gold Helmet Award Winner by the New England College Football Writers for his efforts in a 29-25 win over Bryant on September 16. He threw for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns on 36for-49 passing. He is a former Everett High and Milton Academy standout quarterback. (Courtesy/Brown Sports Information) ׉ 7cassandra://C2Yz1IEMuC5nn_g_VxSDF_EE9kqOOltXiBZnvEVCYiw*`̰efK6U׉E"JTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 15 ing forces again in second cooperative team: Varsity Golf; Malden freshman Cronin gets big props for sportsmanship They’ve been togethCarmine Cappuccio, a 1988 Malden High School grad and a three-time NCAA Division 2 First Team All-American, was drafted in the 9th Round of the 1992 Major League Baseball amateur draft by the Chicago White Sox, the highest draftee in Malden history to that point. He was assigned to the South Bend (Ind.) White Sox in Low Single A. (Courtesy Photo) name and loving the fact that his Saugus High football team is off to its best start in decades: a perfect 3-0 with more winnable games coming down the pipe in their schedule. Dare we even say it? Let’s! Are playoff s in the cards around the bend? Why not start the conversation. Five or six wins will get the Sachems there. That’s defi - nitely something that might be ahead, the way they’re playing under Coach Cummings and Coach “Blue.” Why not? This year’s Sachems are defi - nitely feeling the “Why not us?” vibe, and Coach Serino, somewhere, somehow is coming along for the ride with them this year. Get out and root for these Sachems tonight against Swampscott at Serino Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. and there’s a lot of homegrown fun to be had! **** Revere and Malden joinSPORT | FROM Page 13 demonstrated true integrity and highlighted one of the program’s core values, when there was a discrepancy in the scorecards of him and his opponent. “Tommy’s card showed the fi nal of a 6-3 loss, while his opponent’s showed a loss of 5-4 in Lynn English’s favor,” Pezzuto said. “Upon review, on one hole Tommy noticed that his opponent credited him with a better score than was accurate. Although this point could have potentially altered the fi nal of the match, respecting the spirit of the game is much more valuable to the core values of our program and Tommy’s integrity should be celebrated.” Frankie Annunziata of Revere tied his match, 4.5-4.5, in the fi ve spot. er for years in Boys Ice Hockey. Now they are partners in Varsity Golf. The Malden High and Revere High golf teams have merged and the result has been a bunch of early-season wins. The team’s #1 golfer, junior Chris Macdonald, had been a leader in most of the matches, winning the last four holes of his match against Medford to roar back with a key individual win of the eventual team win. Macdonald is also a key member of the Malden High varsity baseball team in the spring. This past Sunday, he threw fi ve innings of one-hit, zero earned run baseball off the mound for Malden in a Fall Baseball League. Good stuff ! Top golfers on the coop team from Revere High are Jonathan Wells, Ollie Svendsen and Matt LaCroix. Freshman from Malden High Tommy Cronin got some high marks for sportsmanship from the team’s coaches when it was learned he pointed out an error in the scorecard which gave him an extra point which would have put him over the top for a key individual win and, possibly, a team win. But the error ended giving Cronin and Malden neither. **** Everett resident Jake Willcox named Ivy League Off ensive Player of the Week & Gold Helmet Award Winner After helping lead the Brown football team to a last-minute win at Bryant in the September Revere volleyball shows growth Revere volleyball dropped matches to Everett (3-1), Lynn Classical (3-0), Lynn English (32) and Lowell Catholic (3-1). “While the results are not what we hoped for, these girls have continued to show growth in their skills and ability to play as a team,” Revere coach Emilie Hostetter said. “I am confi dent that this team will continue to improve as the season goes on.” Revere setters Susan Lemus Chavez and Bianca Rincon have been key in assisting with kills. Outside hitter Hadassa Dias, Liv Yuong and Lea Doucette have been solid in the kills department. Susan Lemus Chavez has had some clutch aces. 16 season opener, Brown senior quarterback and captain Jake Willcox, an Everett resident, was named the Ivy League Off ensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. In addition, he was also one of four Ivy League players (the only off ensive player) to be named to the Honor Roll for the FedEx Ground FCS National Awards. This follows his being named a Gold Helmet recipient on Sunday by the New England Football Writers Association. Willcox is a former Everett High and Milton Academy star quarterback. He led Everett to a perfect 11-0 record and Super Bowl Championship in 2017. He transferred to Milton Academy for his 2018 and 2019 seasons. Willcox helped power Brown to 428 yards of total off ense in a wild, 29-25, season-opening win at Bryant. He fi nished 36-for-49 for a career-high 357 yards, and tied his career-high with three touchdown passes. It marks the third time in his career he has thrown for three touchdowns. Trailing by three with just under a minute to go, he went 4-for-6 for 76 yards on Brown’s touchdown drive, completing a 30-yard pass to Graham Walker to move the ball to the fouryard line, and then connected with Dillon Golden one play later for a four-yard game-winning strike with 13 seconds left. Earlier in the game, he put Brown on top, 13-0, in the second quarter by scrambling around and fi nding Wes Rockett for a three-yard touchdown pass. A lot of Everett and Malden residents were on hand to watch Willcox in person this past weekend in another wild game, a 34-31 loss by Brown, in a night game at venerable Harvard Stadium in Cambridge. The 6-2, 195 Willcox had another huge game, connecting on 36-of-52 passes for 364 yards and 1 TD. His favorite target, Wes Rockett, had 9 receptions for 147 yards. two 1. September 29 is National Coffee Day; what programming language was named after a coff ee? 2. Who takes the Hippocratic Oath? 3. On Sept. 30, 1868, the fi rst volume of what serialized novel – which has a character named Marmee – was published? 4. In what book in a poem do the Walrus and the Carpenter eat oysters? 5. What is the world’s tallest grass? 6. On Oct. 1, 1903, what American League baseball team played in the first World Series? 7. What is cetology, which is the title of a chapter in “Moby Dick”? 8. How are “Hello. My name’s Forrest,” “I believe in America. America has made my fortune” and “Rosebud” similar? 9. On Oct. 2, 1959, what science fiction TV series created by Rod Serling debuted? 10. What planet has the same name as the Roman messenger god and Revere field hockey drops Answers Revere fell to Malden, 3-0, and Lowell, 5-0. “The fi rst quarter of the away game in Lowell was the best 15 minutes Revere fi eld hockey has played this season,” Revere coach Alex Butler said. “Our defense was able to shut Lowell down, preventing them from scoring in the first quarter, and we had multiple shots on goal at the beginning of the game. The last time we played Lowell, the score was 4-0 at the end of the fi rst quarter.” Revere goalie Sonia Hally looked incredible and the defense was really strong in the fi rst half, according to coach Butler. Ava Morris really stepped up during this game and stopped multiple offensive plays from Lowell. a chemical element? 11. On Oct. 3, 1902, what president met with coalfi eld operators and miners to settle a strike? 12. In an 1835 fairy tale, what was put under dozens of mattresses? 13. What word means a person who antagonizes others online by posting disruptive content? 14. On Oct. 4, 2002, what Boston bridge was dedicated? 15. Do other planets have rain? 16. In what year did Facebook debut: 1999, 2004 or 2008? 17. On Oct. 5, 1902, Larry Fine was born; he was a member of what trio that appeared in “Disorder in the Court”? 18. Why do males have nipples? 19. What is unagi? 20. October 6 is World Smile Day; Harvey Ball of Worcester, Mass., created what color smiley face symbol to increase morale at an insurance company? Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 1. Java 2. Doctors 3. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott 4. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” 5. Bamboo 6. Boston Americans (soon to be Red Sox) 7. The study of whales 8. They are fi rst lines of movies (“Forrest Gump,” “The Godfather” and “Citizen Kane,” respectively). 9. “The Twilight Zone” 10. Mercury 11. Theodore Roosevelt (the fi rst president to be personally involved in a labor dispute) 12. A pea (in “The Princess and the Pea”) 13. Troll 14. The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge 15. Some have rain but it is not water. 16. 2004 17. The Three Stooges 18. In the womb all babies grow as females during the fi rst weeks. 19. Eel (in Japanese) 20. Yellow (His smiley face became popular worldwide.) ׉ 7cassandra://xPC48kPlwyCg9EQ3mxE0cwr06wP1c5o97Jlz-EtSORY'`̰efK6VefK6U PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://PT8uwyDw9sk7ou8Y9Z6t8aexnk8F_uVUFBTZh3WrnmcA`)׉ 7cassandra://6QYDakPOjPP6TYh_JcYRMgu7fYBNZ4xwMzSxBF91cco͛`J׉ 7cassandra://qQNEIaGfgBtzklyYHX3wXkRwwYP6B_h0tkrh-MOlfVQ3`̰׉ 7cassandra://NLbt6iifwGs1_tzLyTbpgdXYN1W0lv6EZisrvcm7D2Es F͠efK6ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_yDB6ql5H_yZLM1L82cpq0OCdbL7X7gHDWRLHHtvf7IC`)׉ 7cassandra://wZLXbdQPLXWOQiSDlnDDrbL9wgwssyvgU4yxPNt8W0k͕`J׉ 7cassandra://6pvJgMpswP6ck9X7QwOBUBYXJE-gSfU0CjRxlRGY11Y.*`̰׉ 7cassandra://_e8GL6gfaDA7xKwO9fdB0Zq02FI4IajxuL34Qg5pg58, @͠efK6׉EPage 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Football Pats Corralled by Mustangs, 14-6 Revere’s Carlos Rizo, Jr. on the pass attempt. Meet the 2023 RHS Patriots Football Cheerleaders: Shown back row: Abbigail Kajjame Gianna Guzman, Jessica Farro, Jaelynn Smith, Geovanny Acetty, Briana Capunay, Valeria Sepulveda, Gianna Chianca, Charlotte Harrity, and Karyna Willie. Shown front row: Juliana Benitez, Dylan Misci, Samira Cammarano, Carlos Moran Hernandez, Natalie Rodriguez, and Vita Somboun. Missing from photo: Ava Mello, Chantal Rodriguez Fontanelli, Amelia Murray, Arianna Recupero, and Brianna Rodriguez. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Zakaria Benkirane of Revere reaches for a pass. Rafael Teixeira on the ground, works to stop a Mustang player from advancing. Geovani Woodward with the ball for Revere as his teammate, Rafael Teixeira helps out against a Mustang defender. Ahmed Bellemsiel with the catch for Revere. Carlos Rizo, Jr gets ready to make a pass to Geovani Woodward ׉ 7cassandra://qQNEIaGfgBtzklyYHX3wXkRwwYP6B_h0tkrh-MOlfVQ3`̰efK6W׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 17 Forward progress, but too many setbacks Football Pats seek fi rst win of the season Geovani Woodward with ball for Revere. REACHING: Football Pats Zakaria Benkirane attempted a catch during their meeting with Medford at Hormel Stadium in Medford. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) By Dom Nicastro Revere cheerleader, Gianna Chianca. T wo straight football possessions in last week’s 14-6 Revere Patriots Head Coach Louis Cicatelli gives out instructions to the players. loss to Medford on the road showed the potential of the Revere High School football team. On Revere’s fourth drive of the game, quarterback Carlos Rizzo found a wide-open Ahmed Bellemsiel on the right sideline for a 64-yard touchdown pass. It cut Medford’s lead to 8-6. On Medford’s next possession, the Mustangs moved the ball methodically on Revere’s defense, pushing deep into Revere territory as the half neared a close. However, Revere’s Bellemsiel made perhaps the defensive play of the season for the Patriots – the secondary player dove and knocked down a pass on fourth down in the end zone that would have sent Medford into the locker room ahead by two touchdowns. Instead, Revere got the ball back. Unfortunately, those two possessions were not a microcosm of the team’s fi rst Greater Boston League matchup of the season. In fact, on the second-tolast summer night last Thursday, the Patriots were anything but hot. Penalties and turnovers put the visiting team in a Revere cheerleader Geovanny Acetty working the stunts during the game with Medford. Pats’ Quarterback Carlos Rizo, Jr. “one step forward, two steps back” rhythm as their coach, Lou Cicatelli, put it. The Patriots saw way too many costly, back-breaking penalties that stalled an offense poised to break through, mostly on the arm of Rizzo and running of Giovanni Woodard. But it wasn’t meant to be on this night, and Medford went into the victory while Revere dropped to 0-3 on the young season. “Bottom line is we played really, really sloppy football,” Cicatelli said. “We played better against Plymouth South in that (35-6) blowout. It was just sloppy football, with a number of penalties. And there’s no excuse for that. We’re a young team. No doubt about it. But still some of the penalties that we got were not of a typical Revere football team in my eyes. It was one of the worst games I’ve been involved in coaching – and I hate saying it – in a long time. It was a tough one. With everything said, we still almost had a chance. It just didn’t work out the way we wanted.” Medford quarterback Jack Lombardo got his second touchdown early in the fourth, a run that put the Mustangs ahead, 14-6. He also threw for an earlier touchdown pass. Revere turned the ball over on an interception on the next drive, but the Patriots’ defense came up big as they stopped the Mustangs deep in the Revere red zone and forced an errant fi eld goal attempt. The Patriots, with time winding down in the contest, drove into Medford territory on their fi nal drive of the game. Bellemsiel had a big catch, and Woodard picked up a couple of solid fi rst-down runs on third down. Bellemsiel’s 16-yard run got it all the way to the Medford 29 with 1:40 left, and Woodard had an 8-yard reception, but a penalty negated the catch and put Revere back to the 38. Rizzo found Gabriel Paretsis for a 16-yard pass to the 22-yard line on third and 20, but Revere fell short on a run on fourth down, and that was the ballgame. “We get a big run, which we didn’t have many of them, but every time we had them, there was a clip, there was a hold,” Cicatelli said. “Couple of times we were off sides on a great punt. I told them that no matter if we did play well, you’re not going to win when you get that many fl ags, you’re just not. Right now, we’re a young team, and the thing I try to tell the kids is we just gotta get better every day and keep working.” The Revere coach was again impressed with kicker and punter Felipe Maia. “He fl ipped the fi eld again, three times in that game,” Cicatelli said. “And he did it against Plymouth South also, so he’s been a weapon. But you know, we’re fl ipping the fi eld and we’re not doing anything with it. The off ense right now is stagnant. We’ve got to fi nd a way to score, so we’re working on a few diff erent things this week, and, hopefully, it’ll pan out.” Revere hosts Lynn English Friday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. Lynn English is also 0-3, losing to Lawrence (27-0), Swampscott (27-12) and Everett (35-0). ׉ 7cassandra://6pvJgMpswP6ck9X7QwOBUBYXJE-gSfU0CjRxlRGY11Y.*`̰efK6XefK6W PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://cUNHXESAO5rjOQVLwpdT2FytRxdyc5KFHyew6EhTGrs `)׉ 7cassandra://OOKQQh2A-MLFnRAvvThj2iHzeo4N-CL27WrXjNOwQ1I͛`J׉ 7cassandra://c9OYa1Mffb_lE1kfLzbN0NXUUG1Lw1io_8GhjWe_bA8(`̰׉ 7cassandra://8r095OH-T3n17mOp9tqeRbboT9OKnNVnBByX9JhlyXA ͠efK6ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://R5Xik1PPXjTxli9kFMtb2ct_8rY-P6v8st463Ppm72k`)׉ 7cassandra://jVcGs4xpXuTwix43em2mW13ewRYDQ_Ylp9JyxCwBL2E͎N`J׉ 7cassandra://jmZjNRg46v6HL-Vn9_gzm6_PJtaMdu_Q2-EHSN-QmmY&`̰׉ 7cassandra://217jbeEoi29gUI0OEZ9Y5vyh4vy3l90eEY9XiV8lttEO,͠efK6נefK6[N9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E$[Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 NOISE | FROM Page 1 Tuesday night before a crowd of about 100 – many of them standing outside the overfi lled Community Room. “Some thought it was a plane crash,” Chief Ricciardelli said. When Saugus fi refi ghters arrived at the incinerator on Route 107 in East Saugus, there was nobody immediately available in the control room they could talk to, according to Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury. “On our day shift, we have a fantastic relationship with WIN,” Chief Newbury told the Board of Health. But the fi re chief cited “a lack of communication” on Monday night when fi refi ghters responded to a noise complaint at the plant. The chief said it took fi ve to 10 minutes before the Fire Department established contact with plant offi - cials. Meanwhile, “there was misinformation about an explosion at the facility,” he added, noting that good communication could have prevented that kind of fear in the community “Luckily, nobody got hurt,” Chief Newbury said. WIN Waste blamed a malfunctioning valve for the violent venting of steam that produced about 20 minutes of horrific noise that annoyed and frightened hundreds of residents in Saugus and Revere. In an initial text message alert to the community, WIN explained that the plant had “experienced an upset condition that necessitated the ventilation of steam, without the opportunity to route it through the silencers…The result was steam that was both visible and audible.” Declaring it an emergency Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree requested the emergency Board of Health meeting after Saugus Public safety dispatchers were fl ooded with calls. “I am aware that this was unsettling to many residents and families throughout Saugus. The Town takes this matter seriously,” Crabtree said in a press release issued Tuesday morning. “Therefore, I have requested that the Saugus Board of Health, which has jurisdiction concerning this incident, to immediately convene an emergency public meeting to have representatives from WIN Waste Innovations explain what occurred, why it occurred, and what steps they will take to prevent it from happening again.” At the end of the 90-minute hearing, Saugus Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan vowed, “We will hold WIN accountable.” “We will act sooner rather than later,” he said, noting that the board will be meeting with town counsel and the health director to determine what enforcement action should be taken against WIN, including actions the company should be required to take. “I know what authority we have, and I’m not afraid to use it,” Heff ernan said. Heff ernan said he believed the noise caused by a faulty valve at the plant “was the loudest we’ve ever seen in my lifetime.” Heff ernan said he liked some of the ideas proposed at the meeting, including the establishment of a communications loop between the town and WIN when serious events happen and a reverse 911 call so residents can be briefed as soon as possible when those events occur. “In my opinion, this was a catastrophic failure,” Heff ernan said. He called on the company to increase its preventative maintenance and suggested that monthly testing of the equipment be increased from monthly to twice-a-month. Some residents said the testing of the equipment should be conducted during the day and not at night. In response to a resident’s concerns about the noise incident, Heff ernan said he would request an evaluation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, a longtime critic of the plant, called on the company to “step up and pay for this incident that cost the taxpayers last night. Manoogian, whose Ballard Street home is not far from the plant, said the atmosphere in his neighborhood resembled “sort of a Precinct 10 night out.” “People were wondering if the plant was going to blow up,” he said, adding that some hoped it was. WIN agrees to take action on recommendations Saugus Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said he met with WIN officials on Wednesday to follow up on many of the recommendations made in response to the incident. He shared some email correspondence he had with Mary Urban, Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement for WIN. “The relationship I’ve developed with WIN Waste has once again proven to be benefi cial not only to the residents of Precinct 10, but the Town of Saugus as a whole,” Cogliano wrote Urban. “As unfortunate as the events of Monday night were, it is equally important that we remedy those situations as soon as possible. What we’ve been able to agree to here is a major step in the right direction. Thank you and your team for meeting with me to address these concerns in a timely manner,” he said. In her email to Cogliano, Urban said WIN intends to “immediately act on the following”: • Direct phone line to the control room for the FD/PD only • Support the reverse 911 call requested from the town • Reimbursement for the Town’s costs for emergency services to respond to the event at our facility • Increase the frequency of the BOH 3rd party Tech environmental group from monthly to biweekly reviews • Fund the installation of one stand-alone ambient NOx monitoring station in the Town of Saugus per the DEP’s regulations Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, expressed repeated apologies to the town and its residents. “Last night was the fi rst time there’s been a malfunctioning of the silencer since it’s been installed,” DiCecco said. “The audience doesn’t care that it worked 99 percent of the time,” he added. “I am extremely disappointed that we inconvenienced the community last night,” he said. In the last three years, WIN has spent more than $75 million to upgrade the plant and replace parts. “We are constantly looking at and making improveNOISE | SEE Page 19 MASSACHUSETTS TAX RELIEF BILL T he most recent tax relief bill could become law if Governor Maura Healey signs off on it on Friday, September 29th . This bill is long overdue. It will take some time to digest some of the key provisions in the bill, especially the estate tax provisions. Some of the key elements in the bill thus far include: Increasing the rental deduction from $3,000 to $4,000. Unfortunately, that only results in a tax savings per tax return of $50. The senior circuit breaker tax credit would increase from $1,200 to $2,400. This is substantial as a tax credit is much more meaningful than a deduction. It is a reduction dollar for dollar in the total tax once calculated. Either your balance due will be reduced by $2,400 or your refund will be increased by $2,400. For those 65 years of age or older who would not otherwise be required to fi le a tax return, this new bill is even more of an incentive to fi le. The income tax rate on short-term capital gains will decrease from 12% to 8.5%. I was hoping for that rate to drop to 5%, which is the tax rate levied against all ordinary income including W-2 income, interest income, dividend income, etc. However, if someone has a $100,000 short-term capital gain on the sale of real estate or stock, that would be a savings of $3,500. That is a considerable savings. The estate tax exemption will be increasing from $1million to $2million. Furthermore, only the gross taxable estate over $2million will be subject to tax. Under the current estate tax provisions, once an estate is over $1million, the entire $1million is subject to tax. The $2million threshold will now exempt many estates from the estate tax. I wish Massachusetts had adopted portability. This would have eliminated the need for many families to be put in a position to implement more complicated estate planning with the use of Trusts in order to maximize a married couple’s estate tax exemptions. With portability, if a husband died, his $2million exemption could be passed along to his wife so that when she subsequently dies with a $4million estate, no estate tax would be due. She would be entitled to her $2million exemption and her deceased husband’s $2million exemption. This would be so much easier for so many married couples. This would also have served to encourage more affl uent married couples to continue to live in Massachusetts rather than move to another state that has no estate tax. They would continue to spend money in Massachusetts and employ workers to help propel the economy. The federal government adopted portability years ago. It’s hard to imagine that Massachusetts is only going to increase the renters deduction to $4,000. That number is arrived at by taking one half of $8,000, when rent payment for one year can easily reach $30,000. Even a $15,000 rent deduction only saves $750 in Massachusetts income taxes. We’ll digest the bill when fi nalized and report back on the key provisions. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://c9OYa1Mffb_lE1kfLzbN0NXUUG1Lw1io_8GhjWe_bA8(`̰efK6Y׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 19 NOISE | FROM Pages 1,18 ments.” Board of Health Member Joia Cicolini told DiCecco that the existing plant wouldn’t be permitted today under existing environmental laws. Public health wasn’t adversely aff ected by the incident, according to DiCecco. “I can say confi dently, the public wasn’t harmed,” DiCecco said. But Saugus Board of Health Director John R. Fralick III disagreed with DiCecco’s claim. He cited numerous calls received by Saugus public safety dispatchers. “I consider panic to be a public health issue,” Fralick said. “What I saw here tonight was induced by that situation,” he said. Saugus Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said he received calls from neighbors asking whether they should evacuate the area. “People were literally freaking out. It was a scary situation for a while,” Cicolini said. Saugus Selectman Michael Serino testifi ed that the incident frightened him. “I tell you; I was a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “It’s not just a noise issue. The root of the problem is that it’s the oldest plant in the nation. It needs to be torn down and replaced,” Serino said. Revere residents riled by the noise State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, told the Board of Health Tuesday night that she “was horrifi ed to know that 3.2 miles away in my home, I could hear it.” “I had families calling me… ’my kids are scared.’ If 3.2 miles away I can hear it, it’s a problem. That’s why we’re here tonight – it’s a problem – to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” she said. The legislator was one of several Revere residents who testifi ed before the Board of Health about the loud noise. Giannino also appeared Wednesday to testify before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources, regarding three bills introduced by her and state Rep. Jeff Turco (DWinthrop). One of the bills (House Bill 818) relates to the closure of the WIN Waste ash landfi ll in Saugus. House Bill 817 addresses the expansion of existing landfi lls, monofi lls or ash landfi lls located in or adjacent to areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). House Bill 816 would allow communities within a half mile of a facility to adopt rules and regulations “to protect the public health from unnecessary or excessive noise; frequent and unwarranted smoke; and obnoxious odors.” Acting Revere mayor calls for plant shutdown Acting Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. issued a statement condemning the noise incident at the WIN plant. “The events of last night are just the latest example of the disrespect and utter disregard for people of the leaders by WIN Waste Management,” Keefe said. “The Win Waste Facility at 200 Salem Turnpike is unsafe, and its lack of emergency operational procedures is unacceptable. The Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, apologized for the inconvenience and unrest that Monday night’s plant malfunction caused for residents who heard the loud noise from WIN’s trash-to energy plant. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “After the horrific noise occurrence on Monday night, the hearing on H816 is extremely timely,” Saugus Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said of the legislation she gave testimony on Wednesday. “We need to protect our residents, and I believe this house bill will give our Board of Health more authority to do just that,” Panetta said. Panetta also gave oral testimony on House Bills 817 and 818. She said she strongly supports House Bill 817 because “no expansion should be allowed of existing landfi lls, monofi lls, or ash landfi lls in or next to an ACEC.” “This landfi ll should be capped once it reaches its 50-foot capacity,” Panetta said of House Bill 818. “The landfi ll was supposed to be closed in 1996, but it has received multiple extensions. Former Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner, Martin Suuberg, stated in a letter dated November 16, 2021, the ash is coming to the end of its legally allowed existence. The MassDEP came to Saugus and stated that this facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow expansion within an ACEC.” “The passing of these three House bills are in the best interest of our Town and the surrounding communities,” Panetta said. “The health and well-being of our Saugus residents (and neighbors) has always been my top priority.” The Board of Health listened as WIN Waste Innovation’s Peter DiCecco explained the events that led up to and followed the loud noise incident – sounding like a plane crash – at WIN’s trash-to-energy plant on Monday night. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Residents of Revere should never have to endure up to 30 minutes of continuous noise at levels loud enough to reverberate across four districts of our city - frightening family pets and causing harm to those already anxious, with no accountability from the company responsible,” Keefe said. “The WIN Waste site is the country’s oldest incinerator and must be closed immediately. Plants just like this one have been shut down all over the country, and Massachusetts has forbidden anything like it to be built again. Win Waste gobbled up dozens of local waste companies, and the leadership continues to make billions through record profits while the people they are neighbors to live in fear of the next issue at their aging facility,” he said. “WIN Waste continues to prove that we cannot have confi dence in its operations, and it must be held accountable for its continued disregard for our resident’s qualiVOTING | FROM Page 1 place at City Hall in the City Council Chambers on the following dates: Saturday, Oct. 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 – 10 a.m. to ty of life or safety. Today, I reaffi rm my commitment to support House bills 816, 817, and 818 and have this facility shut down for the betterment of our community and our environment. Concerns about air quality In addition to the noise issue and its impact on residents in Saugus and Revere, several speakers at the public hearing expressed concerns about air quality being impacted by the steam. “I think we need to have monitors installed throughout our community – not just in Precinct 10 – and have that information available,” Saugus Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini said. Jackie Mercurio called attention to PurpleAir monitors, which she said showed air quality readings at astronomical levels overlapping the time of the noise complaints. “Last night, they skyrocketed to almost a thousand,” Mercurio said. “Over 100 is dangerous for a lot of our population,” she said. Monday, Oct. 23 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mercurio suggested that the town acquire “a more robust monitoring system” so there would be no doubts about the impact of the plant on air quality. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian also urged more thorough study of the air quality around the plant. “What is coming out of that steam? What are they adding? I don’t know it’s harmless,” Manoogian told the Board of Health. “I want some third-party evidence that steam coming out of the plant is not harmful,” he said. Based on the PurpleAir monitor results, Selectman Panetta concluded, “It looks like the emissions [readings] went through the roof.” Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Delios said he shares local offi cials’ concerns about the potential impact of the steam coming out of the WIN Waste plant. “It would be advisable if we see the air quality reports of that night,” he said. Sunday, Oct. 29 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli told the Board of Health that public safety dispatchers received more than 400 complaints on the emergency 911 and business telephone lines about the noise on Monday night. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. 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This week’s report is on the latest fundraising and expenditure numbers for the state’s 40 senators’ campaign committees from the latest fi ling period of August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023. It also includes how much money each senator has on hand as of August 31, 2023. The numbers are from the Massachusetts Offi ce of Campaign and Political Finance. To get more information and details on any senator’s fundraising and expenditures, go to www. ocpf.us Click on “Filer listing” under “Browse candidates” and then type the name of your senator in the box that says “Filter by name” in the upper left-hand corner of the page. MOST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The senator with the most cash on hand is Sen. Mark Montigny (DNew Bedford) who currently has $787,702.35 in his campaign account. Rounding out the top ten senators with the most cash on hand are Sens. Michael Rodrigues (DWestport) $754,817.96; Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) $459,883.21; Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $347,117.88; Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $231,304.78; James Eldridge (D-Marlborough) $210,334.29; William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) $205,110.65; Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) $202,580.87; Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) $145,572.56; and Marc Pacheco (DTaunton) $144,815.87. LEAST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The senator with the least cash on hand is former Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) whose campaign account currently has a balance of $0. Rounding out the bottom ten senators with the least cash on hand are Sens. Pavel Payano (DLawrence) $41.15; Liz Miranda (DBoston) $1,152.83; John Cronin (DLunenburg) $2,530.57; Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough) $15,236.10; Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) $15,693.29; Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) $16,580.45; Michael Brady (DBrockton) $26,532.35; John Keenan (D-Quincy) $31,315.43; and Michael Rush (D-West Roxbury) $34,449.93. RAISED THE MOST MONEY: The senator who raised the most money is Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) who raised $51,632.99. Rounding out the top ten senators who raised the most money are Sens. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $51,117.81; Susan Moran (D-Falmouth) $14,610.96; Nick Collins (D-Boston) $8,236.70; John Velis (D-Westfi eld) $4,450.00; Paul Mark (D-Becket) $2,894.71; Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough) $2,874.01; Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) $2,467.75; Rebecca Rausch (D-Needham) $2,176.32 and Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $1,391.08. RAISED THE LEAST MONEY: There are seven senators who raised $0 each: Cynthia Creem (DNewton); Anne Gobi (D-Spencer); Adam Gomez (D-Springfi eld); Edward Kennedy (D-Lowell); Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow); Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) and Pavel Payano (DLawrence). SPENT THE MOST MONEY: The senator who spent the most money is Sen. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport) who spent $28,449.94. Rounding out the top ten senPublic Notice City of Revere, MA Approved Loan Order Water Main Replacement Bonds That $4,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, and replacing water mains citywide, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8(5) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. ORDERED:                  of Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth”) to qualify under G.L. c.44A any and all bonds of the City authorized to be borrowed pursuant to this loan order, and to provide such information and execute such documents as such         therewith. In City Council, September 25, 2023 ORDERED on a Roll Call: Councillors Cogliandro, Morabito, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, and Council President Protempore McKenna voting “YES”. Councillor Novoselsky was absent. Signed by Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, September 26, 2023. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik, City Clerk. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk September 29, 2023 ators who spent the most money are Sens. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $22,144.30; Nick Collins (D-Boston) $11,140.85; Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $7,965.65; Paul Mark (D-Becket) $6,211.24; Lydia Edwards (DBoston) $5,038.83; Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) $3,850.20; Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) $3,468.58; James Eldridge (D-Marlborough) $2,811.80; and Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) $2,769.22. SPENT THE LEAST MONEY: The senator who spent the least amount of money is Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Lowell) who spent $0. Rounding out the top ten senators who spent the least money are Sens. Michael Brady (D-Brockton) $60.00; Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) $97.74; Patricia Jehlen (DSomerville) $130.94; Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) $135.08; Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) $228.72; Adam Gomez (D-Springfi eld) $376.30; Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) $442.44; John Keenan (D-Quincy) $457.00; and Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) $633.12. TOTAL CASH ON HAND AS OF AUGUST 31, 2023 Here is the total amount of cash your local senators have on hand as of August 31, 2023. Sen. Lydia Edwards $53,286.60 TOTAL MONEY RAISED IN AUGUST 2023 Here is the total amount of money your local senators raised in August 2023. Sen. Lydia Edwards $1,104.57 TOTAL MONEY SPENT IN AUGUST 2023 Here is the total amount of money your local senators spent in August 2023. Sen. Lydia Edwards $5,038.83 ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOUSE AND SENATE AGREE ON TAX RELIEF PACKAGE – House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced in a press release that the House and Senate conference committee has fi - nalized a compromise version of a tax relief package. The House and Senate months ago approved different tax relief packages. The Senate’s package would cost the state about $590 million annually, while the House’s would cost close to $1.1 billion. No details were released about the new package. Mariano and Spilka said they plan to have a vote on the package during the week of September 25. “In an eff ort to provide meaningful fi nancial relief to the commonwealth’s residents and businesses, we are thrilled to announce that an agreement has been reached in principle that reconciles the differences between the House and Senate tax relief packages,” said the statement. “We look forward to fi ling and taking up the conference report next week, which responsibly implements our shared goal of making Massachusetts more affordable, equitable, and competitive.” “As I’ve said from day one, tax relief is essential for making Massachusetts more aff ordable, competitive and equitable,” responded Gov. Maura Healey. “I’m pleased that the Legislature has taken this step and look forward to delivering urgently needed tax relief to Massachusetts residents and businesses.” The lack of details thus far has led to some criticism. “The public is told that they’ve come to agreed terms, but they haven’t released any details and plan to vote on it next week,” said Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “This process should be occurring out in the open, not behind closed doors like it has for the majority of the last two years. Unfortunately, the basic tenets of openness, transparency and good government are anathema to Beacon Hill leaders.” EQUITY IN EDUCATION - What can our business, political and education leaders do diff erently to connect Black and Latino students to pathways to careers that our thriving life sciences, health, clean tech and other sectors so urgently need to fi ll? Join MASSterList, the State House News Service, and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education on Tuesday, October 24th, for a policy event from 8:15 – 10:30 am at the MCLE New England – 10 Winter Place, Boston (Downtown Crossing), (in-person only). Register for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ equity-in-education-tickets723011084617?aff =BHRC HEALEY BANS STATE AGENCIES FROM BUYING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOTTLES - Gov. Healey announced an executive order that, eff ective immediately, will prohibit state agencies from buying singleuse plastic bottles. Healey noted that this historic move will make the Bay State the fi rst state in the nation to implement this type of ban. “We know that plastic waste and plastic production are among the leading threats to our oceans, our climate and environmental justice,” said Healey. “In government, we have an obligation -- we also have an opportunity -- to not only stop contributing to this damage, but to chart a better path forward. In our coastal state, we know climate change is our biggest threat. We also believe that taking action is our greatest opportunity, an opportunity to secure a safe, prosperous and sustainable future.” “We applaud Gov. Healey’s announcement, which shifts our state’s focus on plastics from recycling waste to reducing waste,” said MASSPIRG Executive Director Janet Domenitz. ”While recycling is better than just throwing things out, after several decades it’s clear that we cannot recycle our way out of the mess we are in. Recent studies and reports show that it is next to impossible to recycle plastic.” She continued, “Massachusetts sends to landfi lls or incinerates almost six million tons of waste each year. Reducing single-use plastics would reduce that waste and the commonwealth’s new commitment to use fewer water bottles is an important step towards zero waste in Massachusetts.” HUNGER ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES (S 835) – The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create the Hunger-free Campus Grant Program to provide funding to address food insecurity among college students at the state’s public universities. “Thirty-seven percent of public college students are food insecure, with a disproportionate impact on Black, Latin, LGBTQ students and student parents,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “However, only 20 percent are enrolled in SNAP. The Hunger-Free Campus legislation creates a grant program to support college campuses in taking steps toward ending food insecurity. Initiatives funded through the grant program can include notifying students about eligibility for federal food assistance like SNAP or WIC and establishing on-campus EBT/SNAP vendors or meal-sharing programs. No one should have to choose between furthering their education and being able to feed themselves or their families. 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The measure would create a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to an eligible student at any Massachusetts public college or university, or certifi cate, vocational or training program at a public institution. BEACON | FROM Page 20 “I want to emphasize that making college free is critical to strengthening our democracy, at a time when threats nationwide to our democracy are at a peak,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “Giving young people the opportunity to build upon their roots and experiences in the community they grew up, by going to college without fi - nancial insecurities, plays a critical role in the development of young people as they become active citizens and contribute to the world in a way that makes the fabric of Massachusetts society stronger.” “As a proud fi rst-generation college student (I graduated from Umass Amherst in 2009), I want to ensure all Massachusetts residents have access to public higher education,” said House sponsor Rep. Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster). “In Massachusetts, you’re more likely to take on student debt, and in higher amounts, if you attend a public college/university rather than a private college/university. Massachusetts cannot afford to wait to address the aff ordability challenges of public higher education, and this legislation will help to address many of the workforce challenges we’re facing, across education, healthcare and human services.” NONOPIOD PAIN RELIEF (H 1962) – The Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee held a hearing on legislation that would require the Department of Public Health to develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet regarding the use of nonopioid alternatives for the treatment of pain. Provisions include requiring the pamphlet to include information on available nonopioid alternatives; the advantages and disadvantages of nonopioid alternatives; requiring health care practitioners to inform patients in hospitals, emergency care departments and hospice care for whom they intend to administer anesthesia involving the use of an opioid drug, to inform the patient and/or their representative, of nonopioid alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages. “Over the last two decades the use of opioids as a pain medicine has resulted in unprecedented cases of addiction and overdose,” said sponsor Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford). “In order to give an alternative to their direct use, this legislation will off er information to patients about potential non-opioid treatments for pain control. I believe this legislation will provide individuals with greater choices in making their personal medical decisions which can impact their own future, their families and society.” REQUIRE WARNING LABEL (H 1968) – Another measure before the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee would require pharmacists fi lling a written, electronic or oral prescription for an opiate to affi x to the container a label with a clear, concise warning that the opiates dispensed can cause dependence, addiction and overdose. “Nearly 50 percent of opioid dependence originates with prescribed opioid painkillers,” said sponsor Rep. Peter Capano (DLynn). “While the state hasn’t released fi nal numbers for overdose deaths in 2022, some of Massachusetts’ biggest cities say they’ve seen an uptick in fatal overdoses. Warning labels won’t solve the opioid addiction crisis but it is one tool mixed with other strategies that would help combat this epidemic.” MARIJUANA AND FIRST RESPONDERS (S 48) – The Cannabis Policy Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would require the Cannabis Control Commission and the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Security to study and report to the Legislature on the barriers that fi rst responders face about their legal right to Public Notice City of Revere, MA Approved Loan Order Stormwater Drainage System Bonds ORDERED: That $2,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of constructing improvements to the stormwater drainage system, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project.                  of Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth”) to qualify under G.L. c.44A any and all bonds of the City authorized to be borrowed pursuant to this loan order, and to provide such information and execute such documents as such         therewith. In City Council, September 25, 2023 ORDERED on a Roll Call: Councillors Cogliandro, Morabito, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, and Council President Protempore McKenna voting “YES”. Councillor Novoselsky was absent. Signed by Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, September 26, 2023. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik, City Clerk. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk September 29, 2023 use cannabis. “As we move away from cannabis prohibition, we should ensure we do not hold on to pre-existing, bias-driven bans,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “I fi led … [the measure] to investigate the existing barriers to fi rst responders’ legal right to use cannabis a fi rst responders are asked to perform diffi cult jobs. The bill would also explore the eff ectiveness of cannabis in treating anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and other traumas.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “We respectfully urge the UnitHONOR | FROM Page 4 setts’s reputation as a leading life science ecosystem. These founders are making signifi cant breakthroughs that impact the health and well-being of us all, from cell and genome engineering to early detection of public health threats for communities worldwide. The nominees for the category of Life Science are: Robert Ang – from Malaysia – Vor Bio in Cambridge Isabel Aznarez – from Uruguay – Stoke Therapeutics in Bedford Paulo Garcia – from Colombia – Kytopen in Cambridge Mariana Matus – from Mexico – Biobot Analytics in Cambridge About Barry M. Portnoy: Ported States Congress to act expeditiously to enact legislation relative to comprehensive immigration reform and, in doing so, help resolve the dual crises of a dysfunctional immigration system and a rapidly devolving domestic workforce shortage.” ---From a letter from 65 state legislators to President Joe Biden and members of Congress. “The commonwealth is committed to supporting health care providers who deliver health care services that meet the needs of highrisk communities and populations where they are. Not only do these community health centers provide critical care to families and individuals that would otherwise have limited access to services, but these climate resilience projects also refl ect the community health canters’ commitment to healthy communities.” --- Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh announcing $20 million in grants awarded to community health centers to support capital projects that address the intersection between climate change and a person’s health. “We are in the middle of a crisis in both health disparities and health care workforce retention. We can’t effectively address either of these crises without specific, current data to inform actionable policy decisions.” --- Dr. Ellana Stinson, New England Medical Association President testifying in support of legislation to address physician diversity and health disparities by mandating that licensed healthcare facilities collect and submit demographic data on physicians and physicians-in-training to the state. “The funding provided through the Urban and Community Forestry program is critical for these cities and towns to address some of their most pressing needs around public health, workforce development and climate resiliency through increasing access to green space. The commonwealth looks forward to continuing our aggressive pursuit of federal funding opportunities that will deliver for communities all across Massachusetts.” noy was the founder of The RMR Group, an alternative asset management company, and a founding board member of The ILC. As a consummate entrepreneur, he built businesses in multiple industries, employed thousands and contributed mightily to local economies. His steadfast support of The ILC gave thousands of immigrants a voice. Because of his unwavering belief in immigrants and the transformational impact of entrepreneurship, The ILC Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards were renamed after his death in 2018. About The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.: The ILC, of Malden, Mass., is a nonprofit organization that gives immigrants a voice --- Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey announcing that several Bay State communities will receive more than $22 million in funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change and improve access to nature in communities across the country. 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 September 18-22, the House met for a total of one hour and 26 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 56 minutes. Mon. Sept. 18 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Tues. Sept. 19 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 20 No House session No Senate sessio Thurs. Sept. 21 House 11:03 a.m. to 12:24 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. Fri. Sept. 22 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. in three ways. The English Language Program provides free, year-round English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to help immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston become successful workers, parents and community members. The Public Education Institute informs Americans about immigrants and immigration in the United States. The Institute for Immigration Research, a joint venture with George Mason University, conducts research on the economic contributions of immigrants. For more information, visit the website http://www.ilctr. org. The ILC can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. ׉ 7cassandra://RwwOx_sT9EBNjMlJKsm0Ke_NhPDv9tMeqfIbbRlIYZM#`̰efK6]׉E%ZTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Page 23 OBITUARIES Barbara Capodilupo-Lall and Brianna, one great grandson; RJ. She as the sister of Sandra Lishin of Revere, Mary Carol Daley of Billerica and the late Beverly D’Ambrosio, Judy Simone, Raymond Rogers and Robert Rodgers. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a funeral mass in St. Michael’s Chapel at the Chelsea Soldiers Home on Friday September 22. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Mausoleum, Everett. Alice H. Santoro O f Revere formerly of Malden. Died on Monday, September 18th at the Whidden Hospital in Everett at the age of 85. She was the wife of the late Paul Lally and Robert Capodilupo. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Foote) Rodgers. Mrs. Capodilupo-Lally is survived by her two daughters; Gina Capodilupo of Malden and Debra Tamburino of Saugus, three grandchildren; Robert, Leo, O f Revere. Passed away on September 20, 2023 at the age of 100. She was born on November 1, 1922. Alice was a loving mother, survived by her sons Joseph Santoro of Revere, MA, and Richard Santoro and his wife Susan of Peabody, MA. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Santoro, parents Sabino and Mary Coppola, and siblings Larry, Carmen, Ralph and Ida Coppola all of Revere, MA. Alice dedicated her life to her family and was a devoted homemaker and stay-at-home mother. She also took on various parttime jobs throughout her life. In her free time, Alice enjoyed shopping with her cousins and friends, visiting her aunt and uncle Jean & Billy Martucci, and spending time in their pool, and she also liked when she was able to entertain guests at her home. 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From your kitchen window you will view the historic Victorian spires of the Saugus Town Hall. From your first-floor main bedroom you will see historic recently restored Round Hill Park. Outside of your front door you will find easy access to the Northern Strand rail trail, the MBTA bus, and local businesses. Stainless steel appliances, a farmers sink and granite counter tops glisten under recessed first floor lighting. State of the art programable heat pump provides energy efficient year-round temperature control. All new bathrooms with first floor laundry hookup. New plumbing, wiring, and newly recent vinyl clad windows. Spacious basement, with storage. Fully electrified 10' x 20' custom built shed. $749,000 isto Hall ist H un nd d l fin nd oric o l d Hi nd e Vict see l his ill Pa Pa rk Out s k to O t c V ct . From e . From kitc t c itc tori he a i hen an st-fttor c re e ecen flo tl o n Business Opportunity LYNN MANGO Realty is offering a great opportunity to acquire a long established active restaurant/bar with common victualer/all alcohol license in a prime down town Lynn location. The owner of this business is retiring after 29 years of success at this location. Loyal customer base. Kitchen facilities updated. Two rest rooms. Seats 92/ Plenty of offstreet parking. Documented revenue for both food, liquor and lottery allows you to have a quick return on your investment. Favorable lease terms for this corner location. $200,000. rest oho ate gD a e D oho ner er o d w c d. Tw ocu license in a pri of thi e wo r res n catio w o r e on. L n. L st L Loy o oya oom aurant/ i ran / a is a cus m ms S s sto reti me i MOVE RIGHT IN..This Spectacular sun-filled home with exceptional flow. Details matter & this lovely home is brimming with great potential and character. Walk into a screened in porch & read your favorite book or just have your favorite drink w/ a friend or family member. The kitchen leads and flows into the living & dining room that offers gleaming hardwood floors & a full bath on the first floor. The second floor has 3 generous bedrooms that have hardwood floors with an additional new full bath. The roof is approximately 2 years old. The Driveway can park 3-4 cars tandem, Easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, close to shopping malls & restaurants. Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, low property tax rate. Something this sweet will not last. $579,000. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 You will be stunned the very moment you enter into this townhouse. This spacious townhouse has a kitchen that has been tastefully renovated with the past 5 years and impeccably maintained since. The large eat in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining. 2 assigned parking with ample visitor parking are just a few more perks to mention. Easy and low maintenance living. 2 cats ok. No Smoking, This will not last. Great credit score and references required $2,900. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 Check our Google Reviews Thank you to Sue Palomba of Mango Realty Saugus. She did a wonderful job selling our house. She did all the work in dealing with Lawyers, Banks, Home Inspections and everything else that goes along with selling a home. I would definitely use Sue and Mango Realty again. We had a great experience with them. Thanks Sue ! ~Rick Murphy~ 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. 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THIS HOME FEATURES A NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES & QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEW BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FRESH PAINT THROUGH. GARAGE UNDER. MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. SAUGUS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? ANTHONY COGLIANO 857-246-1305 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 RENTAL UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3+ BED, 2 BATH SPLIT ENTRY HOME ON NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. THIS HOME FEATURES A LARGE LIVING ROOM OPEN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM AND EAT-IN KITCHEN. 3 BEDS AND FULL BATH UP. LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A FIREPLACE FAMILY, ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, OFFICE AND ANOTHER FULL BATH. GREAT LOCATION. SAUGUS $565,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $119,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $119,900 REMODELED 2 BEDROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, C/A, AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. LOW PARK FEE. PLENTY OF PARKING. LOTS OF UPDATES. PEABODY $209,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE OF A KIND CONTEMPORARY MODERN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF PILLINGS POND, 4590 SQFT. OPEN CONCEPT, 3 LEVELS, 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS, TOP OF THE LINE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, HOME THEATER, WORK-OUT ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE! LYNNFIELD $1,899,900 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 SOLD FOR SALEFOR SALE COMMERCIAL SPACE GREAT BUSINESS OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. SAL'S DRY CLEANERS. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING ZONING/USAGE. EVERETT $999,900 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 SUNNY 1 BEDROOM IN OWNER OCCUPIED HOME. LARGE KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINETS, BRIGHT LIVING ROOM. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. SEPARATE DRIVE-WAY FOR 1 CAR. NO PETS OR SMOKING. SAUGUS $2,000 3 BEDROOM WITH EAT-IN KITCHEN ON SECOND FLOOR OF OWNER OCCUPIED 2 FAMILY. STACKABLE WASHER & DRYER, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ON STREET PARKING. SAUGUS $3,100 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 ׉ 7cassandra://kAe8V0UjsDC0RM7ty2xeUgwwWeILhzVWzWJxarZDvJQ.U`̰efK6_׈EefK6`efK6_ P,Revere Advocate 09/29/2023Revere Advocate 09/29/2023e{*<2