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housands of people enjoyed
fi reworks, food and music at
the Independence Day Celebration
at Glendale Park on Saturday,
June 27. People came and
went, but not everybody ate, but
volunteers manning barbecue
grills on Ferry Street reported
they had given out 4,000 hamburgers
and hot dogs.
Attending his fi rst such celebration
as Mayor, Robert Van Campen
called it â€œa wonderful community
event.â€Also in attendance
were State Senator Sal DiDomenico,
various members of the City
Council, School Superintendent
William Hart, Fire Chief Joseph
Hickey and Director of Youth and
Enrichment Roberto Valesquez,
who was there, in part, to publicize
summer day camps programs
and new afternoon programs.
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Thousands Celebrate Independence Day at Glendale Park
Celebrating Americaâ€™s 250th Anniversary
Mayor Robert Van Campen and members of the Everett City Council John Hanlon, Michele Capone, Guerline Alcy Jabouin,
Holly Garcia, Stephanie Smith, Stephanie Martin and Peter Petriantonio posed with participants in the Doll Carriage, Bicycle
and Wagon Decorating Contest.
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City invites residents to share input on
Connolly Center Future Concepts Project
!
The Connolly Center today, decorated in patriotic colors.
(Photo courtesy of City of Everett)
Special to Th e Advocate
T
he City of Everett is inviting
residents to participate
in upcoming community
meetings to help inform the
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Everett residents to participate in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge to support cancer research
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n August 1 and 2, 2026,
the Pan-Mass Challenge
(PMC) will bring together
more than 6,000 cyclists and
4,000 volunteers to raise
money for cancer research
and patient care at Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute. Participants
from local communities
will be among those
helping support the PMCâ€™s
mission to fund lifesaving
cancer research and treatment.
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in getting involved
can learn more and register
at PMC.org.
PMC, which raises more
money for charity than any
other single athletic fundraiser
in the world, is aiming
to raise more than ever
this year, with a fundraising
goal of $79 million. This yearâ€™s
PMC comes at an especially
critical time, with federal
research support shrinking,
grant approval rates reaching
historic lows and cancer
cases continuing to rise. For
the 20th
consecutive year, 100
percent of every rider-raised
dollar will go directly to Dana-Farber,
one of the nationâ€™s
top three hospitals for cancer
research and care.
â€œThe theme for this yearâ€™s
PMC, which is â€˜now, more
than ever,â€™ underscores the
paramount importance of every
single dollar raised in fueling
the search for a cure,â€ said
PMC Founder & Chairman
Billy Starr. â€œWe are endlessly
grateful to every rider, volunteer,
donor, and sponsor who
makes the PMC possible. Because
of their training miles,
long hours of volunteering,
generous support, and unwavering
commitment, we
are moving ever closer to a
world without cancer.â€
Since its inception in 1980,
the PMC has raised $1.125
billion for Dana-Farber, making
it the organizationâ€™s largest
single contributor and accounting
for 67 percent of the
annual revenue of The Jimmy
Fund, Dana-Farberâ€™s community-driven
fundraising
arm. This unrestricted annual
funding has empowered and
accelerated advancements in
cancer research, deeply benefitting
patients across the
world.
During each annual PMC
weekend, thousands of cyclists
and volunteers come
together from across the
world, hailing from 47 U.S.
states and 12 countries, with
a shared purpose of raising
as much money as possible
for Dana-Farber. Cyclists ride
routes ranging from 25 to 177
miles. Included among these
participants is the PMC Living
Proof community, who
are riders and volunteers who
were previously treated or are
currently undergoing cancer
treatment and serve as Living
Proof of the progress made
through raising funds for cancer
research and treatment.
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that Adin Pezo, a member
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in Aerospace Engineering,
was named to the universityâ€™s
Deanâ€™s List for academic
excellence for the spring
2026 semester. The criteria for
the WPI Deanâ€™s List differ from
that of most other universities,
as WPI does not compute a
grade point average (GPA). Instead,
WPI students are named
to the Deanâ€™s List based on the
amount of work completed
at the A level in courses and
hands-on projects.
â€œWPIâ€™s academic programs
are rigorous and require a level
of independence beyond
what is required in traditional
courses. WPI students work
on real-world, open-ended
problems on campus and
in communities around the
globe. Far from being simple
academic exercises, the projects
students complete have
genuine and lasting impacts
in our partner communities,â€
said Provost Andrew Sears.
â€œSome of this nationâ€™s best
and brightest students come
to WPI to study engineering,
science, business, and the humanities.
Those named to the
Deanâ€™s List have excelled in
all of their work, and we are
exceptionally proud of these
outstanding students.â€
Learn more at www.wpi.edu.
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City of Everett seeks Poll Workers for 2026 state elections
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he Everett Election Commission
is now accepting
applications for poll workers
for the upcoming 2026 State
and Primary Election and is
encouraging residents to play
an active role in the democratic
process. Poll workers are essential
to ensuring elections
are safe, secure, organized and
accessible for every voter. Everett
operates 18 polling locations
across the city, each
staffed by a team responsible
for checking in voters, assisting
residents, maintaining
election records and overseeing
voting operations.
â€œPoll workers are crucial in
VOTE HERE sign outside Everett City Hall.
ensuring that the election process
in Everett is transparent
and runs smoothly,â€ said Mayor
Robert J. Van Campen. â€œWhen
you sign up to be a poll worker,
you are making the commitment
to protect our democracy
and inspire us to all
serve something greater than
ourselves.â€
Each polling location requires
several key positions,
including:
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, July 3, 2026
Everett partners with Revere to provide temporary Wellness Center access
Everett residents can purchase discounted memberships
while Everett Community Health & Wellness Center closes for improvements
Special to Th e Advocate
â€œWe are incredibly grateT
he
City of Everett has partnered
with the City of Revere
to provide Everett residents
with access to the Robert
J. Haas Jr. Health & Wellness
Center while the Everett Community
Health & Wellness Center
is temporarily closed for remediation
work. Through this
partnership, Everett residents
can purchase a three-month
membership to Revereâ€™s wellness
center for a one-time fee
of $50. The application period
is open through July 15, and interested
residents can register
in person at the Robert J. Haas
Jr. Health & Wellness Center.
Group fi tness classes are available
for an additional fee, and
memberships automatically
expire after the 90-day period.
The partnership ensures Everett
residents can continue
pursuing their health and
wellness goals while improvements
are made to the Everett
Community Health & Wellness
Center. Revereâ€™s facility off ers
state-of-the-art fi tness equipment,
professionally led group
exercise classes and a welcoming
environment for members
of all fi tness levels.
ful to Mayor Patrick M. Keefe,
Jr. and the City of Revere for
opening their doors to Everett
residents while the Everett
Community Health and Wellness
Center is closed for important
improvements,â€ said
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen.
â€œThis partnership allows our
residents to continue prioritizing
their health and wellness
while we complete this
work, and we look forward to
welcoming everyone back to a
refreshed facility this fall.â€
The Everett Community
Health & Wellness Center,
which is located in the former
Everett High School, is temporarily
closed while remediation
work is completed. The
Eliot Family Resource Center
has also been temporarily relocated
during construction.
The fi rst fl oor and lower level
are expected to be completed
by September, with the Everett
Community Health & Wellness
Center anticipated to reopen
around that time. Work
on the remainder of the building
will continue through October
as part of a multi-phase
project to prepare the facility
for future use.
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Anthony Carbone receives Community All-Star Award
Mystic Valley Elder Services honors 11 residents making a difference
Special to The Advocate
M
ystic Valley Elder Services
was proud to announce
that Anthony Carbone
received the nonprofit
agencyâ€™s Community All-Star
Award. The awards program
recognizes individuals whose
efforts impact the lives of older
adults and people with disabilities.
Mystic Valley Elder
Services named 11 people as
All-Stars, one for each of the
communities the organization
serves. Carbone received the
award for Everett.
â€œOur community has been
Anthony Carbone received Mystic Valley Elder Servicesâ€™
Community All-Star Award. On the left is award presenter and
Mystic Valley Elder Services Board of Directors member Janice
Donatelli. (Courtesy photo)
integral to the growth of our
agency over the past 50 years.
It seemed fitting to celebrate
our milestone by honoring
people who enrich the lives of
older adults and adults with
disabilities,â€ said CEO Lisa Gurgone.
Anthony
Carbone is member
of the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul and the St. Maryâ€™s
Menâ€™s Club, serving residents
in need through home visits,
clothing drives and the preparation
and distribution of Easter
and Christmas baskets. He
is a committed parishioner of
Blessed Mother of the Morning
Star Parish, which includes Our
Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea
and Everett and St. Mary
of the Assumption Church
in Revere and Malden. Carbone
leads fundraising efforts,
serves as a lector and volunteers
his time maintaining parish
grounds, exemplifying dedicated
service to his faith community.
Mystic
Valley Elder Services
presented the awards on June
4, 2026, at its Legacy50 Summit,
an event that served as a
fundraiser and a celebration
of the agencyâ€™s 50th anniversary.
The other recipients are
Rosemary Ardagna (Medford),
Susan Becker (Melrose), Gene
Ferullo (Stoneham), Mary Ellen
Keough (Winthrop), Janis
Mamayek (Wakefield), William
Reedy (Revere), Julio Salado
(Malden), Roberta Sanchez
(North Reading), Joanne Wooldridge
(Reading) and Giovanny
Zuniga (Chelsea).
The public was invited to
nominate Community AllStars,
with the goal of spotlighting
individuals whose outstanding
contributions help
build age-friendly and disability-positive
communities.
Members of Mystic Valley Elder
Servicesâ€™ Development Committee
had the difficult task of
selecting the 11 winners. Visit
www.mves.org/community-all-star-awards
for more info
about Carbone and the other
award winners.
Established in 1975, Mystic
Valley Elder Services provides
a wide range of resources and
care for older adults, adults
with disabilities and their caregivers.
For more information,
please call 781-324-7705 or visit
www.mves.org.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, July 3, 2026
CHA earns top marks on Lown Institute ranking
Named one of top 10 hospitals in the nation for Avoiding Overuse
and #1 in Mass. for Health Equity, Community Benefit and Avoiding Overuse
C
ambridge Health Alliance
(CHA), a community
health system serving
Cambridge, Somerville and
Bostonâ€™s metro-north communities,
has received national
recognition from the
Lown Institute, a nonpartisan
healthcare think tank,
on the 2026 Lown Hospitals
Index. CHA Cambridge Hospital
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role in shaping the
projectâ€™s direction and identifying
priorities for the space.
Residents will have the opportunity
to meet the project
team, learn about the planning
process and timeline and share
their ideas, interests and concerns.
The City is offering both
an in-person and virtual meeting
option to encourage broad
participation.
The project is supported by
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residents are encouraged
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in person at the Connolly Center
on Tuesday, July 7, at 1 p.m.
A virtual meeting will be held
on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:30
p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Information
about the virtual meeting
is available at cityofeverett.
com/connolly-virtual.
enâ€™t just clinically excellent,
theyâ€™re deeply committed
to the communities they
serve and work hard to ensure
all patients get the care
they need,â€ said Lown Institute
President Vikas Saini,
MD. â€œHigh performance on
the Lown Index shows that
hospitals are doing more
of what matters to patients
and communities.â€
CHA is committed to providing
high-quality care. It
includes two acute care hospital
campuses, an inpatient
child and adolescent psychiatry
specialty campus, a
network of primary care and
specialty practices, and robust
community programs
through its regional Department
of Community Health
and the Cambridge Public
Health Department. As the
sole public hospital in Massachusetts,
CHA has expertise
in primary care, specialty
care and mental health
and substance use services,
as well as caring for diverse
and complex populations.
Its patients have seamless
access to advanced care
through system affiliations
with Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center and Mass
General Brigham for Children.
CHA is a Harvard Medical
School Teaching Hospital
and is also affiliated
with the Harvard T.H. Chan
School of Public Health,
Harvard School of Dental
Medicine and Tufts University
School of Medicine.
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Six new Police Officers take the oath to protect and serve Everett
Family, friends and city leaders gathered to welcome the newest members of the Everett Police Department
New Police Officer Nicole Flores with Police Chief Paul Strong
and Mayor Robert J. Van Campen
Special to The Advocate
O
n June 22, 2026, the City
of Everett proudly welcomed
six new Police Officers
to the Everett Police Department
during an official
swearing-in ceremony held
at City Hall. Mayor Robert J.
Van Campen, Police Chief Paul
Strong, members of the Everett
City Council and family members
gathered to celebrate
the induction of Police Officers
Kristopher Buck, Joseph
Granara, Scott Fitzmeyer, Nicole
Flores, Gustavo Romero
and Shawn McCormack as the
newest members of the Everett
Police Department.
â€œIâ€™m proud to welcome these
six new officers to the City of
Everett,â€ said Mayor Van Campen.
â€œChoosing a career in law
enforcement is a commitment
to serving others, and our community
is stronger because of
people who are willing to answer
that call. I wish each of
these officers success as they
begin their careers with the Everett
Police Department.â€
â€œEvery officer remembers the
day they took this oath,â€ said
Chief Strong. â€œIt is the start of
a career that comes with tremendous
responsibility and an
opportunity to make a difference
in peopleâ€™s lives. We welcome
these six officers to the
Everett Police Department and
wish them success as they begin
their service to our community.â€
The
officers were officially
sworn in during a ceremony
in the City Council Chambers,
where City Clerk Sergio Cornelio
administered the oath of office.
Family members, friends,
The six new police officers gathered with City Councillors for a group photo in the City Council
Chambers.
elected officials and members
of the Everett Police Department
gathered to witness the
occasion and celebrate the officers
as they began their careers
in public service. The
swearing-in ceremony marked
the beginning of an important
chapter for both the officers
and the City of Everett. As
they take the oath to protect
and serve, these six men and
women join a proud tradition
of public service and commitment
to the safety and well-being
of the Everett community.
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ceremony for the six new Police Officers.
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AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, July 3, 2026
Everettâ€™s HickeySchultz
named
to URI Presidentâ€™s List
T
he University of Rhode Island (URI)
was pleased to announce that Rebecca
Hickey-Schultz of Everett has
been named to its Spring 2026 Presidentâ€™s
List. To be included on the Presidentâ€™s
List, full-time students must have
completed 12 or more credits for letter
grades that are GPA applicable during
a semester and achieved at least a 3.80
through 4.0 grade point average.
URI is a diverse and dynamic community
of members connected by a common
quest for knowledge. As a global
education leader and the state of Rhode
Islandâ€™s fl agship public research institution,
URI off ers distinctive opportunities
designed to meet the global challenges
of todayâ€™s world and the rapidly
evolving needs of tomorrow. Founded
in 1892, URI off ers more than 200 degree
programs across nine schools and
colleges. As a land- and sea-grant institution,
URI is a key driver of economic
development in Rhode Island and contributes
signifi cantly to the health and
vitality of the state, the New England region
and the nation.
POLL WORKERS | FROM PAGE 3
tion records and document precinct
activity throughout the day
Â· Wardens, who oversee polling
operations and are responsible for
managing the precinct
Poll workers are paid for their service,
with compensation starting at
$260 for Election Day. An additional
stipend of $50 is provided for completing
the required state training.
Compensation is issued as a single
payment following the election.
Any registered voter in Massachusetts
is eligible to apply, and no prior
experience is necessary. Mandatory
training will be off ered on August 10
and August 12, with multiple morning
and evening sessions available.
Training lasts approximately one
hour, and applicants only need to
attend one session.
Seniors, veterans, students, working
professionals, retirees, and fi rsttime
applicants are all welcome to
apply. The City is especially encouraging
bilingual residents to apply.
Federal language access requirements
established by the U.S. Department
of Justice require language
assistance for voters, making
multilingual poll workers an important
part of ensuring every eligible
resident can participate in the
An Everett polling locationâ€™s voting area.
electoral process.
Serving as a poll worker is a
unique opportunity to support your
community, protect the integrity
of local elections, meet fellow residents
and earn extra income while
making a meaningful civic contribution.
Residents interested in applying
or learning more should contact
the Election Offi ce at 617-394-2296
or visit Room 10 at Everett City Hall.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION STADIUM
HELP SHAPE A NEW WATERFRONT
PARK ON THE MYSTIC RIVER
Join us and share your ideas for amenities and programming at the proposed waterfront park at the proposed New England
Revolution Stadium.
WATERFRONT PARK
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
DATE:
JULY 23, 2026
TIME:
6:00 â€“ 8:00 P.M.
ADDRESS:
Everett City Hall, City Council Chambers
484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/
everett-stadium
â€¢ This meeting will focus only on the waterfront park; discussions about the proposed stadium will take place at separate meetings.
â€¢ Due to the collaborative charette format of the meeting, the meeting will be in person only.
â€¢ Spanish and Portuguese interpretation services will be provided.
Poll workers are being recruited
to serve for both the September
1, 2026, State Primary and the
November 3, 2026, State Election.
Selected applicants will help staff
Everettâ€™s 18 polling locations and
support voters throughout both
election days.
Help ensure fair, secure and accessible
elections for all Everett voters.
Become a poll worker today.
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Everett Selected for Statewide Bikeshare Program
to Help Older Adults Ride with Confidence
New initiative will provide free training, guided rides, and education for residents ages 50 and older
Special to The Advocate
T
he City of Everett has been
selected as one of just
three Massachusetts communities
to participate in a new
bikeshare education program
designed to help adults ages
50 and older build confidence
using bicycles and local bikeshare
services.
Made possible through an
AARP Community Challenge
Flagship Grant awarded to
the Massachusetts Department
of Transportation (MassDOT),
the Golden Gears program
will provide Everett residents
with free, hands-on instruction,
guided rides, and
peer support to encourage
safe, comfortable use of bikeshares
and other active transportation
options.
Everett joins Worcester and
Springfield as the inaugural
host communities for the
Golden Gears program.
Participants will take part
in a free two-day â€œconfidence
clinicâ€ that includes basic riding
instruction, bicycle safety
education, access to riding
equipment, and bikeshare
passes. The program will also
feature guided group rides
and community conversations
where participants can share
their experiences and learn
from fellow riders.
â€œCreating transportation options
is only part of the equation.
We also need programs
that help people feel confident
taking advantage of
them,â€ said Mayor Robert J.
Van Campen. â€œThis initiative
gives older adults the support
and encouragement they
need to try bikeshare, stay active,
and remain connected to
their community. Weâ€™re proud
that Everett was selected for
this program and grateful for
the opportunity to bring these
resources directly to our residents.â€
The
program is intended for
older adults who are interested
in biking but may be hesitant
to get started. Through
classroom instruction, handsMassDOT
Undersecretary
of Transportation Policy
Samantha Silverberg speaks
during the program launch
event at 7-Acre Park.
on practice, and guided rides,
participants will gain the skills
and confidence needed to
safely use bikeshare as a convenient
option for recreation,
exercise, and local transportation.
â€œThis
program is intentionally
practical,â€ said Kristopher
Carter, MassDOT Chief Innovation
Officer. â€œIt is about meeting
people where they are, answering
questions, providing
hands-on support, and helping
older adults feel comfortable
and confident using
available transportation options
that may be less familiar
to them. Bikeshare can be
a convenient and affordable
way to connect to trails, transit,
local destinations, and
community life, and we want
more people to feel empowered
to use it.â€
The initiative builds on ongoing
investments in safer,
more accessible transportation
throughout Massachusetts
while helping older
adults take advantage of expanding
micromobility options
in their communities.
In addition to the confidence
clinics, the program will include
educational resources,
participant feedback, and outreach
materials that can serve
as a model for communities
across the Commonwealth.
More information about
clinic dates, registration, and
eligibility will be announced
as it becomes available.
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen joins MassDOT officials, community partners, and participants for
a Bluebikes ride during the launch of the Golden Gears program at 7-Acre Park.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, July 3, 2026
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, State Fire Marshal Urges
Fires and Serious injuries increased by Nearly 25% in 2025; One Fatality Reported
S
TOWâ€”Fires, explosions,
and serious injuries related
to illegal fireworks spike
each summer in Massachusetts,
and fire service leaders
are hoping to reverse last
yearâ€™s increase over 2024.
â€œHere in Massachusetts,
fireworks have caused nearly
500 fires and explosions,
almost 200 serious injuries,
and hundreds of thousands
of dollars in damage
over the past five years,â€ said
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine.
â€œTragically, one man
even lost his life last summer.
Please donâ€™t risk a fire,
an injury, or a day in court
â€“ leave fireworks to the professionals.â€
Of
the 188 fireworks-related
visits to Massachusetts
emergency departments
from 2021 to 2025, 121 took
place in July. July also accounted
for 253 of the 486
fires and explosions caused
by fireworks during the same
five-year period. Both injuries
and fires increased by
about 23% last year, with 43
ER visits and 112 fires and explosions
â€“ including one that
claimed a 70-year-old manâ€™s
life in Wareham.
Massachusetts law requires
police to seize any illegal
fireworks they encounter
in the course of their duties.
This includes fireworks that
were purchased lawfully in
another state and transported
to Massachusetts. People
who use or possess them illegally
are also subject to a
fine, while the unlawful sale
of fireworks is an arrestable
offense that carries potential
jail time. The law is effective:
the Massachusetts fireworks
injury rate is about one-fifth
the national average, and
the rate of fires and explosions
is about one-sixth the
national average.
The Department of Fire
Services posts a list of permitted
fireworks displays
and updates it each week
through the summer. To
view the list â€“ and to learn
more about the dangers of
illegal fireworks â€“ visit the
DFS website.
Blue Cross unveils artist-designed
bikes and free Bluebikes credits
for Boston 250
Student-created artwork on bikes
celebrates the people, communities
and ideas shaping Greater Boston
B
lue Cross Blue Shield
of Massachusetts (Blue
Cross), title sponsor of Bluebikes
and sponsor of Boston
250, is debuting limited-edition
bike designs on 250
bikes across Greater Boston
and offering free ride credits
throughout the summer
to help residents and visitors
participate in events commemorating
Americaâ€™s 250th
anniversary.Inspired by Boston
250â€™s focus on honoring
the people, communities and
ideas that continue to shape
the cityâ€™s future, 250 bikes will
feature three original designs
created in partnership with
students from Massachusetts
College of Art and Design
(MassArt) and UMass Boston.
The artwork reflects themes
of healthier people, healthier
communities and a healthier
environment and will appear
throughout Bluebikesâ€™
13 municipalities alongside
ride credits tied to key Boston
250 events and celebrations.
Boston 250 is the City of
Bostonâ€™s commemoration of
Americaâ€™s 250th anniversary,
recognizing Bostonâ€™s role in
the American Revolution and
the legacy of activism and innovation
that continues to
shape the city today. Through
student-created artwork and
free ride credits, Blue Cross
is helping more people participate
in that commemoration.
Custom-wrapped Boston
250 bikes will be available
throughout the Bluebikes
system through mid-August.
Riders can also take advantage
of free ride credits, courtesy
of Blue Cross, tied to
major Boston 250 celebrations
and Fourth of July festivities,
including the Boston
Pops Fireworks Spectacular,
Boston Harborfest, Sail Boston
and the arrival of the Tall
Ships.
â€¢ Starting June 22, riders
who spot a specially wrapped
Boston 250 bike can snap a
photo and share it with Blue
Cross on Instagram (@bluecrossma),
Facebook (@BCBSMA)
or LinkedIn (Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Massachusetts)
for a chance to receive a $25
Bluebikes credit, while supplies
last.
â€¢ Beginning June 28, riders
can receive a free $5 Bluebikes
credit by entering BCBSMABOSTON250
in the Rewards
section of the Bluebikes
app, while supplies last.
â€¢ Beginning July 11, riders
can receive an additional free
$5 Bluebikes credit by enterBLUE
CROSS | SEE PAGE 22
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MBTA Prepares for Bostonâ€™s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides
after 8:30 PM, Expanded Service, Staffi ng, and Safety Protocols
B
OSTON â€“ The MBTA today
announced that
fares will again be free this
year on bus, subway, ferry,
Commuter Rail, and the RIDE
on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after
8:30 PM.
With this year â€™s Boston
Pops Fireworks Spectacular
as the signature July 4 event
of the â€œMA250â€ initiative commemorating
the 250th anniversary
of the American Revolution,
the greater Boston
region is expecting to welcome
hundreds of thousands
of attendees for one of the
countryâ€™s largest Independence
Day celebrations. To
accommodate the anticipated
increase in ridership, the
MBTA is encouraging travelers
to plan their commute
in advance and reminding
riders of its holiday service
schedules. The MBTAâ€™s July 3
(observed holiday) and July
4 service schedules are available
at MBTA.com/holidays.
â€œThe MBTA is excited and
ready to welcome visitors
from around the Commonwealth
and the country as
we celebrate the birth of our
nation here in Boston where
the beginning of the American
Revolution took shape.
Whether youâ€™re attending
parties, barbeques, or other
celebrations, leave the driving
to us and take the T,â€ said
Interim Secretary of Transportation
and MBTA General
Manager and CEO Phillip
Eng. â€œWith other big events
in the region taking place
this summer like the World
Cup and Sail Boston, the
MBTA continues to prove that
bold investments and careful
planning make public transportation
a vital and essential
part of economic vitality
of our region. Thank you
to the Healey-Driscoll Administration,
our Legislative
partners, local and municipal
leaders, and the work of our
dedicated workforce for their
preparations during special
events like these. Weâ€™re proud
to provide extra service this
Fourth of July to help the
public celebrate safely this
summer.â€
July 3
(Observed Holiday)
Service Information
â€¢ Subway: The Red, Orange,
Blue, and Green lines will
operate a Saturday holiday
schedule.
â€¢ Bus and Silver Line: All routes
will operate a Saturday holiday
schedule.
â€¢ The RIDE: All RIDE services will
operate a Saturday schedule.
â€¢ Commuter Rail: All lines will
operate a weekend schedule.
â€¢ Ferry: All ferry routes will operate
regular weekday service.
â€¢ The Charlie Service Center
will be closed on July 3.
July 4 Service
Information
â€¢ Subway: The Red, Orange,
Blue, and Green lines will operate
a Saturday schedule
with increased service from
3 PM through the end of service.
â€¢
Bus and Silver Line: All routes
will operate a modifi ed Sunday
schedule with extended
evening service.
â€¢ Commuter Rail: All lines will
operate a weekend schedule.
â€¢ Passengers should note that
the majority of the last trains
of the evening will leave
North Station and South Station
at their advertised times
between 11:30 PM and midnight.
If fireworks are delayed,
trains will leave up to
30 minutes after the close of
the fi reworks.
â€¢ Keolis Customer Service
agents will be present at
North, South, and Back Bay
stations to support passengers.
â€¢
Passengers are encouraged to
purchase the MBTAâ€™s special
$10 Holiday Weekend Pass for
unlimited travel all three days
of the long weekend.
â€¢ Passengers should note that
bikes are not allowed on
board after 8:30 PM.
â€¢ The RIDE: All RIDE services will
operate a modified Sunday
schedule.
â€¢ Ferry:
â€¢ Harbor Loop ferries will have
no service.
â€¢ Hingham/Hull/Logan to Boston
ferries will operate a Saturday/Sunday
schedule.
â€¢ East Boston, Charlestown,
and Lynn ferries will operate
a weekend schedule.
â€¢ Winthrop and Quincy ferries
will operate on a weekend
schedule on the combined
Winthrop/Quincy route.
Enhanced Security
Measures and Safety
Tips for Riders
The MBTA encourages the
public to help maintain a safe
and family-friendly environment
while riding the T. Additional
MBTA staff , Transit Ambassadors,
Keolis personnel,
and Transit Police will be deployed
throughout the system
to assist with safety, wayfi nding,
boarding, paying for fares, and
schedule information.
The MBTA Transit Police Department
will have an enhanced
presence throughout the system
to respond to any incidents.
To report an emergency, dial
911 or call the MBTA Transit Police
Department at 617-2221212.
Riders are reminded that
emergencies can also be reported
with the SeeSay app
on iPhone or Android device.
The SeeSay app is monitored
24 hours a day, seven days a
week, and riders can expect a
response within a few minutes
of a report.
The MBTA stresses the importance
of celebrating responsibly
on public transit. Vandalism and
disorderly conduct can create
safety hazards, delays, and additional
cleaning costsâ€”which
can divert valuable resources
away from essential maintenance
services and improvements
that benefi t all riders.
For more information, visit
MBTA.com/Holidays or
connect with the T on X @
MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook
/TheMBTA, Instagram @
theMBTA, Threads @thembta,
or TikTok @thembta.
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MSO hosts law enforcement partners for a special
Frederick Douglass Project for Justice event
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and law enforcement partners stood outside the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica following Juneâ€™s Frederick
Douglass Project for Justice event.
Special to The Advocate
L
aw enforcement members
from across Middlesex
County recently visited
the Middlesex Sheriffâ€™s Office
(MSO) for an opportunity to
meet with incarcerated individuals
and learn about innovative
treatment programs
and services being offered at
the jail and house of correction.
The June 4, 2026, gathering
was organized by Middlesex
Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian
as part of a unique session of
the Frederick Douglass Project
for Justice, which has been
running in Middlesex County
since October 2024. The
goal of the Frederick Douglass
Project is to bring community
members into jails and prisons
to build bridges and understanding
between incarcerated
individuals and those on
the outside through meaningful
dialogue.
The MSO had previously held
two successful special sessions
open to law enforcement and
clergy as part of National Faith
& Blue Week, but this was the
first session just specifically
for law enforcement. Frederick
Douglass Project Founder
& President Marc Howard personally
joined the event, facilitating
the opening and closing
dialogues around the small
group conversations.
Before sitting with inside
participants, law enforcement
partners toured Billericaâ€™s Middlesex
Jail & House of Correction,
learning about the MSOâ€™s
Family Support Services Unit
(FSSU), Housing Unit for Military
Veterans (HUMV), emerging
adult unit â€” known as People
Achieving Change Together
(P.A.C.T.) â€” and educational
initiatives.
â€œIt was an eye-opening experience
to participate in the
Frederick Douglass Project
- seeing firsthand how well
the house of correction is
run and the incredible programs
in place to help those
housed there succeed once
released,â€ said Sherborn Police
Chief Thomas Galvin. â€œThe
time spent meeting and learning
about the individuals in
the program humanizes them
as we often only see them on
their worst day. The conversations
I had with one individual
showed a person with a strong
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A SHARED
VISION
Thank you to the 70 parents, teachers, administrators,
principals, assistant principals, elected officials, city leaders, and
partners who helped develop the first-ever comprehensive and
community-driven Strategic Plan for the Everett Public Schools,
which will guide the districtâ€™s mission for the next three years.
Over the summer, EPS will present and distribute the plan to
teachers, staff, students, families, and the community. Look for
its release prior to our return to the start of the 2026-2027 school
year on Tuesday, September 1st.
FACILITATOR: MEG MAYO-BROWN
EPS TEACHERS, STUDENTS,
AND ADMINISTRATORS
Superintendent William D. Hart
Devon Abruzzese
Dr. Margaret Adams
Siobhan Araya
Kimberly Auger
Christopher Barrett
Tiffany Boakye
Shamus Brady
Dr. John Braga
Denise Cardillo
Kathleen Charbonnier
Nancy Cianchetta
Mary DeFelice
Nelleke Dennis
Louise DeSisto
Ann Haskell
Karen Hughes
Rosemary Hughes
Samantha Hurley
Avery Kallas
Rupi Kaur
Paolo Lambresa
Leslie LeBlanc
Dennis Lynch
Marena MacLaughlin
Carolyn MacWilliam
Brendan Mangan
Genevieve McDonough
Mike McLucas
Colleen Mejia
Elaine Monge
Rob Moreschi
Maureen Morelli
Joanna Murray
Alex Naumann
David Oâ€™Connor
Nelda Oâ€™Neill
Joseph Patuto
Jessica Pellacani
Anna Pereira
Emma Perry
Darlene Pugnali
Jessyca Redler
Laurie Stokes
Janet Taylor
EXTERNAL
STAKEHOLDERS
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen
Laurence Arinello
Kristin Bairos
Bishop Robert Brown
Carl Colson
Darren Costa
Janelle Costa
Kathy Charbonnier
Margie Daniels
Kiara Freeman
Eleanor Gayhart
William Hurley
Cindy Jimenez de Jesus
Doug Kress
Linda Maloney
Gretchen Manning
Stephanie Martins
Richard Oâ€™Neil
Felipe Pacheco
Frank Parker
Kathleen Parker
Lisa Sandler
Rosa (Rosy) Torres
Jason Wheeler
Isabella Williams
Niki Zide
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Smiles Entertainment provided
carnival-style games and activities,
including bouncy houses
and appearances by a stilt walker,
juggler and characters from the
Toy Story films. Toy Story character
Buzz Lightyear was played by
former Everett High School music
teacher John Duff, who now lives
on the South Shore. â€œThey have
amazing events here,â€ he said. â€œItâ€™s
such a welcoming community.â€
Everett resident Peter Rodriguez
was manning the Hot Shot
Basketball site. â€œThe kids are having
fun,â€ he noted.
This yearâ€™s Independence Day
marks the 250th anniversary of
the United States, a fact not lost
on Van Campen or DiDomenico.
â€œWeâ€™ll recognize the 250th anniversary
throughout the year, not
just today,â€ Van Campen said. â€œDespite
issues in the world, our republic
is still functioning.â€
DiDomenico called the 250th
anniversary â€œa milestone for our
country. We have to stay true to
our values, be good citizens and
residents to each other and make
sure we help one another. Massachusetts
continues to lead the
way regardless of whatâ€™s happening
in Washington.â€
He also recalled the countryâ€™s
bicentennial in 1976 when he
was five years old. He recalled his
parents, Sal Sr. and Marie, being
involved in local events in Cambridge.
Historical
Commission member
and former teacher and principal
Lawrence Arinello was 23 in 1976.
â€œWeâ€™ve had our ups and downs,
good times and bad, but will continue
as a nation,â€ he said. â€œWeâ€™ve
always been politically divided to
some extent. People were always
for or against a president.â€
Based on information from the
Encyclopedia Britannica and other
sources, what is now Everett
was originally part of Charlestown
and, in 1776, was a marshy, farming,
but relatively undeveloped
CELEBRATE | SEE PAGE 19
Whiskey-6 performed during
Everettâ€™s annual Independence
Day Celebration at Glendale Park.
Members of the Everett City Council, with Michael Mangan, from left, councillors Anthony DiPierro, John
Hanlon, Stephanie Martin, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Vivian Nguyen, Michele Capone, Stephanie Smith, Holly
Garcia and Peter Petriantonio.
Mayor Robert J. Van Campen celebrates with First Lady Lisa Van Campen
and their son, John, during Everettâ€™s Independence Day Celebration.
Fireworks were on display over Glendale Park.
Members of the Everett Police and Fire Departments paused for a photo
during the Independence Day Celebration.
Wes Vaughn as Woody, Rena Cerulli as a dinosaur and John Duff as Buzz
Lightyear with fans.
Eliot Family Resource Center.
Shown enjoying the festivities were Ryan
Plourde, Hudson Plourde, Delia Plourde, Maria
Bussell, and Joetta Yutkins.
Mayor Robert Van Campen, Executive
Office Manager Kristin Leonard and
Special Assistant to the Mayor Chris
Connolly posed with a patriotic stilt walker
during the celebration.
Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia presented an award
to a winner of the Doll Carriage, Bicycle and Wagon
Decorating Contest.
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area part of Malden and a strategic
area just north of British occupied
Charlestown. During the
Revolution, the area was seen as
a buff er for Malden, allaying the
fears of residents who feared an
incursion from British troops over
the Mystic River.
As recounted in â€œEverett in the
Revolutionary War,â€ by Julia Rich
Hogan, on April 19, 1775, residents
of what was known as
South Malden were awakened
by church bells as an alarm about
British troops leaving Boston for
Concord. Minutemen met in what
is now Everett Square. Led by local
militiamen and accompanied
by onlookers, including the wives
and children of the militiamen,
they left to intercept the British
and engaged in the fi rst battle of
the war.
Arinello pointed out that residents
could see the Battle of Bunker
Hill, June 17, 1775, from Lower
Broadway or the Commercial Triangle,
the area bordered by Lower
Broadway, Revere Beach Parkway/Route
16 and the Mystic River.
â€œIf you could go back in time,
it would be fascinating,â€ he said.
â€œI can imagine standing on the
edge of the Mystic River and seeing
the battle.â€
Undoubtedly some people did.
It was customary of the times. The
diaries of Abigail Adams indicate
she saw the battle from Quincy.
As recounted in Hoganâ€™s â€œTown
of Everett / 1870-92,â€ the community
separated from Malden
in 1870 as a town and became a
city in 1892. It is named after Edward
Everett, who had passed
away only fi ve years earlier after
having been a Congressman, Senator,
Governor of Massachusetts
and Secretary of State. He also
spoke at the dedication of Gettysburg
National Cemetery just
before President Lincolnâ€™s famous
Gettysburg Address.
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CHA raises $1M-plus at record-setting Art of Healing Gala
Honors Epic Founder/CEO Judy Faulkner for her philanthropic contributions
Special to The Advocate
A
cademic community
health system Cambridge
Health Alliance (CHA) raised
more than $1 million at its annual
Art of Healing Gala on
June 5, 2026, at Encore Boston
Harbor in Everett, Mass.
The event, which was hosted
by arts and entertainment
critic Joyce Kulhawik, honored
healthcare philanthropist Judy
Faulkner, founder and CEO of
Epic, with CHAâ€™s annual Art of
Healing Award. Proceeds from
the evening will support CHAâ€™s
vision of equity and excellence
for everyone, every time, helping
CHA meet the health needs
of patients across Cambridge,
Somerville, Everett and Bostonâ€™s
metro-north communities
during one million visits
a year.
Judy Faulkner was recognized
on Forbesâ€™ 2026 list of
Americaâ€™s Greatest Innovators.
Her vision guides how health
systems use electronic health
records to deliver safer, more
connected care to the 325 million
patients worldwide with a
record in Epic. As an Epic customer
for more than 20 years,
CHA has pioneered innovations
that strengthen care for
its diverse patient population,
including early adoption of
MyChart in Spanish and Portuguese
and the first full integration
of Epic Video Client with
interpreter services.
â€œI am grateful for the wonderful
collaboration between
Epic and CHA and for this
meaningful recognition,â€ said
Judy. â€œWe at Epic have great respect
for the work CHA is doing
and are aligned in our focus
on compassion and innovationâ€“doing
good and helping
to improve health care, not
just today but for generations
to come.â€
Through Epicâ€™s charitable
giving, the company has provided
generous programmatic
funding that advances patient
care and expands access
across CHA, particularly for
patients who face barriers to
care. This partnership has also
been shaped by Judyâ€™s personal
commitment to expanding
access to care for families with
Epic Founder/CEO Judy
Faulkner, winner of Cambridge
Health Allianceâ€™s 2026 Art of
Healing Award.
very young children, including
her philanthropy through the
Roots & Wings Foundation. Her
longstanding dedication to innovation
and community impact
has helped strengthen
initiatives that serve patients
and families across the region.
Support for CHAâ€™s newly renovated
Birth Center is the most
recent example of this enduring
commitment.
â€œWe are pleased to honor
Judy Faulkner and thank her
for two decades of support
for CHA,â€ said CHA CEO Assaad
Sayah, MD. â€œAs we work
to reimagine health care and
build a stronger foundation
for health in Massachusetts, it
is fitting to celebrate Judy for
her contributions to healthcare
technology and her visionary
leadership, innovation,
and generosity.â€
This yearâ€™s event highlighted
CHAâ€™s commitment to innovating
for good and imagining
whatâ€™s possible in health care.
CHA is expanding its robotic
surgery program to CHA Everett
Hospital, leveraging technology
to provide more timely
care while bringing providers
closer to their patients, and
adding capacity in behavioral
health to help people struggling
with anxiety, depression
or mental illness.
The Art of Healing Award celebrates
visionary people who
transcend boundaries, emFrom
left to right: Cataldo Ambulance Service VP Dennis Cataldo, CHA Chief Development
Officer Julie Sun, event emcee Joyce Kulhawik, CHA CEO Assaad Sayah, MD, and Mary Sayah
brace humanity and inspire
the healing of body and spirit.
Past honorees include Marylou
Sudders, former Mass. Secretary
of Health and Human
Services; Dr. Noubar Afeyan,
founder and CEO of Flagship
Pioneering; John Rosenthal,
founder of Stop Handgun Violence;
and former Mass. Governor
Michael Dukakis and Kitty
Dukakis.
CHA is an academic community
health system committed
to providing high-quality care
in Bostonâ€™s metro-north communities.
It includes two acute
care hospital campuses, an inpatient
child and adolescent
psychiatry specialty campus,
a network of primary care and
specialty practices, and robust
community programs through
its regional Department of
Community Health and the
Cambridge Public Health Department.
As the sole public
hospital in Massachusetts,
CHA has expertise in primary
care, specialty care and mental
health and substance use
services, as well as caring for
diverse and complex populations.
For more info, access
https://www.challiance.org/.
CHA CEO Assaad Sayah, MD (left) and Leadership Award
recipients RoAnn Costin (center), Immediate Past Chair and
current member of the CHA Foundation Board, and William
Lahey (right), Chair of CHAâ€™s Board of Trustees.
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Former EHS three-sport student-athlete Jeff Mejia takes over
as the head baseball coach at Division 1 Merrimack College
By Joe McConnell
T
he City of Everett has had a
long lineage of breeding athletic
excellence over the years
that has produced sports executives
and head coaches throughout
the professional and college
ranks. The latest to achieve such
success is Jeff Mejia, who earlier
this week on June 29 was named
the new Merrimack College baseball
coach, succeeding Brian Murphy.
Murphy resigned earlier in
the month after a five-year run
on the North Andover campus to
pursue opportunities away from
the sport.
His resignation opened the
door for Mejia, a 1989 EHS graduate,
to take that next step to Division
1 after compiling a 362-154
overall record at Northern Essex
Community College, which also
included 11 regional championships
and 10 NJCAA (National
Junior College Athletic Association)
World Series appearances
since 2012 to go along with being
selected the Northeast District
Coach of the Year 10 times.
He was also the schoolâ€™s assistant
athletic director. Before that, he
was an assistant Suffolk University
baseball coach for six years,
where he honed his coaching
skills under the direction of Cary
McConnell, the schoolâ€™s current
the 600.
â€œI find myself hearing my old
(Everett) coaches (in my ears),
when I talk to my team,â€ said Mejia.
â€œMuch of my coaching style is
a lot like theirs, centered around
a family atmosphere, and just like
them, Iâ€™m firm, but fair with my
players. I also believe in accountability,
while at the same time
adapting to them each year, (because
they are all different).â€
After graduating from Everett
Everett native Jeff Mejia, left, poses with Merrimack College Director of Athletics Joe Foley
during the June 29 press conference announcing his arrival as the new Warriors head baseball
coach. (Courtesy photo / Merrimack College Athletics)
Director of Athletics.
But Mejiaâ€™s love for sports was
first nurtured in his hometown.
As the youngest of eight children,
Mejia lived at 46 Chelsea Street,
and freely admits that the city
â€œplayed a huge impactâ€ in his life
growing up, especially after his
mom Edna passed away, when
he was only in the fourth grade.
â€œEverett was a special place
to grow up in.â€ said Mejia, who
credits the likes of Paul Landry in
the Everett Little League, Herbie
Kramer in the Junior Babe Ruth
League and Senior Babe Ruth
Coach Tony Molle for developing
his baseball skills on the earliest
of levels. In 1989, Molleâ€™s club
won the state championship,
with Jeff playing second base.
Like pretty much all Everett
boys in any era, Mejia, who just
turned 55 on May 7, also played
football. His gridiron roots began
with the Everett Eagles, where
coaches Peter Mangraviti, Chuckie
Leo and Mike Milo, among others,
groomed him as a running
back and safety for Coach James
â€œTankâ€ Agnettaâ€™s high school
teams.
Mejiaâ€™s high school baseball
coach was Ernie Ardolino, another
local legend whom he admired
a great deal. â€œ(Ardolino)
was a huge influence in my life,â€
he said. â€œHe was tough, but fair,
similar to my dad.â€
Jeffâ€™s dad, Ysabel, who grew up
in western Pennsylvania, passed
away in 1993. He worked at MIT
as an ocean engineering technician,
while also encouraging his
youngest son to play three sports
in high school. Besides football
and baseball, he was also on the
indoor track team, running in
High, Mejia enlisted in the Army,
where he served in Desert Storm.
When his military commitment
was up, he eventually moved
back to Everett from California
to marry the former Colleen Sullivan,
a 1988 Pope John graduate,
in 1997. They raised two children
â€“ Jeff, Jr. and Isabella â€“ on B
Street, before moving to North
Reading. Dad had various sales
jobs in the 1990s after graduating
from Salem State with a degree
in sports fitness and leisure
study, which set the stage for the
start of his coaching career in the
new millennium.
But now heâ€™s a Warrior, and
that decision to apply for the job
was not that difficult. â€œHaving (a
chance) to coach at the highest
collegiate level (Division 1) is a
dream come true for any coach,â€
said Mejia. â€œIâ€™m super excited for
this opportunity.â€
HUD and VA Announce Funding to Support Over 2,500 Homeless Veterans
W
ASHINGTON â€“ U.S. Department
of Housing
and Urban Development
(HUD) Secretary Scott Turner
and U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary
Doug Collins today
announced $33 million in
funding for the HUDâ€“Veterans
Affairs Supportive Housing
(HUD-VASH) program.
The funds will support 2,532
new HUD-VASH vouchers for
homeless Veterans across 265
Public Housing Authorities
(PHAs) in 44 states. View local
impact.
In addition, HUD is awarding
$10 million in administrative
fees across 289 PHAs
in 46 states that currently administer
the program. These
funds will support activities
that assist in leasing HUDVASH
vouchers and improving
program delivery.
â€œThe Trump administration
is committed to ending Veteran
homelessness across
America. HUD is pleased to
work alongside the VA to
serve a vulnerable population
that honorably served
us,â€ said Secretary Turner.
â€œTodayâ€™s investment will
help provide resources to support
more than 2,500 homeless
Veterans in achieving
stable housing and self-sufficiency.â€
â€œNo
one who served their
country should face homelessness,â€
said Secretary Collins.
â€œThis funding will help
us deliver critical support to
thousands of Veterans across
the nation, and builds on the
progress made last year when
VA housed more than 51,000
homeless Veterans.â€
Since 2010, Veteran homelessness
has declined by
56.1% nationwide, with HUDVASH
playing a significant
role in that reduction.
With todayâ€™s awards, the
total number of active HUDVASH
vouchers exceeds
118,000 nationwide. Since
2008, more than 250,000 Veterans
have obtained safe, stable,
and affordable housing
through HUD-VASH.
The HUD-VASH program
provides critical rental assistance
and supportive services
to help Veterans experiencing
homelessness across
the nation. The program is
a joint initiative between
HUD and the VA, combining
HUDâ€™s Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) rental assistance for
homeless Veterans with case
management and clinical
services provided by the VA.
These services are delivered
through VA medical centers
(VAMCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), VA
contractors, and other designated
VA entities.
HUD-VASH operates in all 50
states, the District of Columbia,
Guam, and Puerto Rico.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE â€“ FRiDAy, July 3, 2026
~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~
July 6â€“11
Silent Book Club: The Cafe
at Short Path Distillery (71
Kelvin St), Saturday, July 11,
from 12-2 p.m. This month we
will be having a special meeting
at The Cafe at Short Path
Distillery! Enjoy an hour or
two of uninterrupted reading
alongside fellow book lovers.
No pressure, no assigned
reading â€” perfect for those
seeking a peaceful escape or
motivation to turn the next
page. All are welcome!
Parlin Adult and Teens
Connolly Center Book
Group: Connolly Center
Meeting Room, Thursday,
July 9, at 12 p.m. Read
and discuss Amanda Petersâ€™
â€œThe Berry Pickers.â€ See
Kathleen for copies on her
twice monthly visits or call
the Parlin (617-3940-2300)
or Shute (617-394-2308) Libraries.
Stationery
CafÃ©: Parlin YA
Room, Thursdays from 3-5
p.m. Join us every Thursday
afternoon in the summertime
at our stationery station
in the YA Room! BYO statioBLUE
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nery or borrow some of the
library supplies as we work
on scrapbooking, letters,
card-making and other paper
crafts. Suggested for age 14+.
Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Lego Club: Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Mondays 3-5
p.m. Come to the Childrenâ€™s
Room for some free Lego
building fun. Open to all
ages; children under six years
old must be accompanied by
an adult; no registration required.
Storytime
and Sing-along
with Karen: Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Wednesday, July 8, at
11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled
morning of singing and storytelling
with Karen! Suggested
ages: newborn to six.
Creative Drama Class:
Parlin Childrenâ€™s Room,
Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Do you
have a drama queen or king
at home? Explore, create and
get dramatic with this fun interpretive
program for kids
ages six to 14.
Story Time Adventures
with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin
Craft Room, Fridays at 11
ing BCBSBOSTON250 in the
Rewards section of the BlueThe
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a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for
our enchanting Story Time!
You will be whisked away on
magical adventures through
the pages of your favorite
books. Bring a friend or
make a new one in our circle
of friends.
Friday Family Movies:
Parlin Meeting Room, Friday,
July 10 at 3 p.m. Join us
for the family movie â€œJudy
Moody and the Not Bummer
Summer.â€ Fresh hot popcorn
will be served.
Origami Club: Parlin Childrenâ€™s
Room, Saturday, July
11, at 12 p.m. Learn how
to fold paper animals of all
kinds! Open to all ages and
abilities; paper and instruction
will be provided.
Shute Adult and Teens
Golden Minds: Play, Create,
Connect: Shute Meeting
Room, Monday, July 6, at 10
a.m. Join us for our monthly
senior social at the Shute Library!
Enjoy books, puzzles,
crafts and games with friends
in a fun and welcoming environment.
Stay engaged and
connect with your peers! No
bikes app, while supplies last.
The details: To help bring
Boston 250â€™s focus on both
the cityâ€™s history and future
to life, Blue Cross invited student
artists from Massachusetts
College of Art and Design
and UMass Boston to
create original bike wrap designs
inspired by healthier
communities and a healthier
environment and selected
two winning submissions:
â€¢ Rafaela Astudillo, a 2026
Atom X
graduate of UMass Boston,
designed the healthy communities-themed
bike. Drawing
from historic Boston maps
and neighborhood imagery,
her design celebrates the
people, places and connections
that continue to shape
Greater Boston.
â€¢ Connor Oâ€™Malley, a 2026
Communicat ion Design
graduate of MassArt, designed
the healthy environment-themed
bike. Inspired
by childhood memories
along Boston Harbor, his
artwork reflects the harborâ€™s
registration required. This
event is open to ages 55109!
Games are generously
supplied by the Council on
Aging.
Ready Player One Games:
Shute Meeting Room,
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Level up your Wednesdays
with our ultimate gaming
hangout! Grab your friends
and dive into fun Nintendo
Switch and PlayStation
games; whether youâ€™re racing,
battling or teaming up
for co-op fun, thereâ€™s something
for everyone. No registration
required; recommended
for ages 11 and up.
This program will run every
Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30
p.m. unless otherwise noted
on our online calendar.
Shute Childrenâ€™s
Miss Valâ€™s Storytime Pals:
Shute Childrenâ€™s Room, Mondays
at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays
at 12 p.m. Whatâ€™s better
than a good story? Sharing
it with friends! Join Miss
Val at the Shute Library for
Fairytale Fun!
Story to Screen: Famienvironmental
transformation
and its enduring connection
to the city.
â€¢ In recognition of their
work, both students received
financial awards to support
their education, and each
school received a donation
to further its mission and support
student success, courtesy
of Blue Cross.
â€¢ The third bike design, inspired
by healthier people,
was created by Blue Crossâ€™ inhouse
creative team.
â€œBluebikes is part of how
people experience Greater
Boston every day, making it a
natural way to celebrate Boston
250,â€ said Blue Cross VP
Jeff Bellows. â€œBy combining
student-created artwork with
free ride credits, weâ€™re helping
more people take part in
the celebration while recognizing
the people, communities
and ideas that continue
to shape Bostonâ€™s future.â€
By the numbers:
â€¢ Blue Cross designed 250
limited-edition Boston 250
ly Movies: Shute Meeting
Room, Thursday, July 9, at
12 p.m. Itâ€™s time for films and
fun! Munch on popcorn and
watch movies that were once
stories on the page. Can you
answer the question â€œWhat
was better, the book or the
movie?â€ Join us this week
for the 2025 Live Action film
â€œHow to Train Your Dragon,â€
which is based on Cressida
Cowellâ€™s book.
Master Builders: Lego
Free-play: Shute Childrenâ€™s
Room, Thursdays from 3-5
p.m., free-play session with
Legos and other building
blocks. Bring a buddy, or
make a new one, as you explore
your imagination brick
by brick! We provide the
space and the materials to let
your vision take shape. What
will you create?
wrapped bikes for the Bluebikes
system, including 150
e-bikes and 100 classic bikes.
â€¢ Bluebikes includes more
than 5,500 bikes and 600
stations across 13 municipalities.
â€¢
Since becoming title
sponsor in 2018, Blue Cross
has supported expanded
access to biking and active
transportation through free
rides, reduced-cost passes
and community-based programming
and contributed
to more than 25 million Bluebikes
rides overall.
Operated by Lyft, Bluebikes
is municipally owned by 13
cities and towns in eastern
Massachusetts and jointly
managed by the Cities of Boston,
Cambridge, Everett and
Somerville and the Town of
Brookline. For more info Bluebikes,
visit bluebikes.com. For
more info about Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
visit bluecrossma.org and
connect on Facebook, Instagram
and LinkedIn.
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OBITUARIES
Estate Planning For Unmarried Partners
P
roper estate planning involves
creating a set of written instructions
in order to specify how
you would like to have your property
distributed after your death,
as well as how you want your
property and health care decisions
handled during any period
of time that you are incapacitated.
Proper planning is particularly important
for unmarried partners.
Who will manage your assets if
you become incapacitated? Legal
incapacity means that you are unable
to make fi nancial decisions
for yourself. The incapacity may
have resulted from an injury, dementia,
stroke, heart attack, etc.,
and it may be temporary or permanent.
In the event you are unable
to manage your fi nancial affairs,
a Last Will and Testament
wonâ€™t help. It only speaks upon
your death. Owning assets jointly
might not always help. For example,
with real estate, if one joint
owner becomes incapacitated,
you will not be able to sell the real
estate or refi nance the underlying
mortgage. In these situations,
it is wise to have a durable power
of attorney. As long as it is drafted
properly, the attorney in fact can
use it in order to sell the real estate
or refi nance it. Court intervention
will not be necessary. Appointing
a guardian or conservator in order
to manage assets is very time consuming,
expensive and is open to
the public for viewing.
If a court is asked to appoint a
guardian or conservator to manage
your assets, a nonfamily member,
such as an unmarried partner,
is often less likely to be appointed
than a family member. Consequently,
what often ends up to be
a preferable option is a living revocable
trust. When you execute a
living trust, you will transfer assets
from your name into the name of
the trust. You can control this trust
upon serving as trustee. Because
you no longer own the assets in
your own name, there are no assets
for the probate court to control
in the event of your incapacity.
The living trust is designed to
avoid having to probate ones estate
which would occur if assets
are held just in the decedentâ€™s
name alone.
You have the right to name anyone
as your successor trustee. You
can name your partner as successor
trustee. All of your fi nancial affairs
can be conducted privately.
They are not part of the public record.
In the event of your recovery,
you can resume serving as trustee.
Kathleen Marie
Porio-Donato
O
f Everett.
Passed
away peacefully
in her
home on
June 17, at
the age of 80.
Kathleen was
born in Boston
on AuA
living trust is even superior to a
durable power of attorney when it
comes to dealing with incapacity.
Living trusts are accepted by
virtually all fi nancial institutions.
A living trust provides detailed
instructions as to how you wish
for your assets to be managed. A
durable power of attorney would
typically not contain the same level
of detail.
You will also need a Health Care
Proxy and a HIPAA Authorization
executed ahead of time in order
to provide for your incapacity. You
have the right to select the fi rst
health care agent that will be responsible
for making your health
care decisions in the event you are
not able to make them yourself.
You will also appoint an alternate
health care agent. If you do not select
your unmarried partner ahead
of time, more likely than not, the
health care facility will look to a
family member for answers.
Massachusetts does not have
a â€œliving willâ€ statute. It is often
wise, in any event, to draft living
will language within the health
care proxy itself that makes it very
clear that you would not want to
be sustained by artifi cial life support
in the event you have lost all
cognitive functioning.
Federal and state laws dictate to
whom your doctors can disclose
your medical information to in the
absence of written direction. Your
HIPAA Authorization gives your
doctors the written authorization
they need to disclose your medical
information/situation to specifi ed
individuals that you have named
in the document itself.
Unmarried partners do not have
the same protections and benefi
ts under the law that married
partners have. The estate planning
process helps you to navigate
through the issues involved in order
to assure that your goals and
objectives are achieved.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,
Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal
Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
gust 23rd, 1945. She was the
daughter of the late Anthony
and Angelina Porio. Kathleen
grew up in the North End of
Boston and met her husband
of almost 60 years, Ignazio
Donato, in East Boston, whom
she married on June 25, 1966.
Kathleen enjoyed traveling the
world with Ignazio and going
on many cruises together. She
worked for the Small Business
Administration for many years.
Kathleen was a devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. She
was so proud of her fi ve grandchildren
and always looked
forward to their visits and hearing
about their adventures and
accomplishments. Kathleen is
survived by her husband, Ignazio
Donato, her son, Joseph
Donato, his wife Susie and their
children, Alicia, Kayla, and Joseph
Jr., her son, Anthony Donato,
his wife Julie, and their
children, Hailey and Kaitlyn,
her brother, Richard Porio and
his wife, Kitty, and her nephews.
She is preceded in death
by her late parents, her late sister,
Patricia Porio, and her late
brother, Patrick Porio.
Visiting hours were held at
Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral
Home on Tuesday, June
23rd followed by interment at
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Mae (Beard) McAvoy
O
f Everett.
Passed
away peacefully
at her
home surrounded
by
family at the
age of 95.
Born on July
27, 1930, and
raised in Salem. She moved to
Everett in 1957 where she resided
until her death. Beloved
wife of the late John (Mac)
McAvoy, mother of Stephen
of Everett, Debbie Hall and her
husband Jim of CA, John and
his wife Susan of Fla, and the
late Ted and his surviving wife
Susan of NH. Mae is survived
by her sister, Connie Perry from
Salem as well as 6 grandchildren;
Jamie, Julie and Sara of
San Diego, CA, Kim and Jeff of
Manchester, NH, and Annmarie
of Lynn. She is also survived by
11 great-grandchildren.
When her children were
young, Mae enjoyed baking
cookies and fudge from
scratch. Some of her favorites
were chocolate chip, peanut
butter, oatmeal raisin and sugar
cookies. Mae was a nurse.
She spent many years working
at Grover Manor Hospital
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in Revere followed by years of
providing home care for seniors.
When her children were
grown, Mae and her husband,
Mac, spent many a vacation
cruising to different islands
in the Caribbean until Macâ€™s
death in 1990. In her later
years, Mae was an avid reader
with a propensity toward
fantasy. Often you would fi nd
her curled up on the couch
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Malden Catholic names Reilly Christie as Director of Athletics
M
alden Catholic announced
the appointment
of Reilly Christie as
its new athletic director,
launching an exciting new
era for one of Massachusettsâ€™
premier high school athletic
programs and its student-athletes.
Christie will
begin his role on July 13.
Christie brings extensive
experience in athletic leadership,
program development
and student-athlete
mentorship to Malden Catholic.
In this role, he will oversee
all aspects of the Lancersâ€™
athletic programs, support
a competitive portfolio
of teams and continue the
schoolâ€™s long-standing tradition
of developing student
excellence through learning
and team sports.
â€œI am honored to join Malden
Catholic and the legendary
Lancers, with its
special community of student-athletes,
coaches, and
families,â€ said Christie. â€œI look
forward to building on the
schoolâ€™s strong tradition
of developing leadership
and character in students
through an excellent academic
and athletic experience
and am excited to help
build and grow champions
at Malden Catholic.â€
Christie most recently
served as Director of Athletics
at Salem High School.
During his tenure, athletic
participation increased from
22 percent to 47 percent.
At the same time, he advanced
inclusive programming
through Salemâ€™s Unifi
ed Sports program, which
earned Unified Champion
School status, and the annual
Salem Girls in Sports Day
clinic. He is also the MIAA
Football State Tournament
Director and District 5 Wrestling
Committee representative.
During Reillyâ€™s time
at Salem, the Witches won
their fi rst team state championship
in 26 years and had
12 individual state champions.
â€œMalden
Catholic intentionally
creates an excellent
middle and high school experience
through our rigorous
academic and outstanding
athletics programs,
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which, together, instill lessons
in lifelong learning,
leadership, and service in
our students,â€ said Malden
Catholic President John
Thornburg. â€œMC athletics is
entering a new era with Reilly
Christie as our new athletics
director and the recent
coaching hires. We are making
signifi cant and strategic
investments in our athletics
programs that will elevate
our studentsâ€™ experience in
the classroom, on the court,
and on the fi eld.â€
Christieâ€™s appointment
comes at a time of signifi -
cant momentum for Malden
Catholic Athletics. In
recent months, the school
has made several significant
coaching hires that underscore
its commitment to
strengthening its programs.
These additions reflect a
strategic investment in Malden
Catholicâ€™s successful
athletics programs across
all sports to continue producing
championship teams
that compete at the highest
levels of the Catholic Conference
and MIAA Division I.
PROJECT | FROM PAGE 12
desire to do better for himself
and his family. The programs
he has participated [in] while
inside have given him a path to
future success. I hope to have
others in my department and
community participate in future
sessions.â€
â€œWhat a great experience for
our offi cers to be a part of,â€ said
Marlborough Police Chief David
Giorgi. â€œThe Frederick Douglass
Project started by Marc
Howard and implemented by
Sheriff Koutoujian provides a
unique opportunity for civilians
to interact with inmates
and our offi cers walked away
with a new appreciation for
the hard work that the Middlesex
Sheriff â€™s Offi ce is doing to
help incarcerated persons prepare
themselves for reintegration
back into our communities.
We were proud to participate
at this event and look forward
to sending more offi cers
to attend future opportunities.â€
In addition to Chiefs Galvin
and Giorgi, District AttorReilly
Christie
ney Marian Ryan and representatives
of the Acton, Billerica,
Boxborough and Marlborough
Police Departments and
Middlesex District Attorneyâ€™s
Offi ce participated. They were
joined by members of the Norfolk
(Virgina) Sheriff â€™s Offi ce,
who were visiting as part of a
national exchange.
â€œWe are grateful to Sheriff
Koutoujian and the entire
team at the Middlesex Jail for
their partnership in bringing
law enforcement professionals
and incarcerated individuals
together for honest and
meaningful conversations,â€
said President Howard. â€œIn our
criminal legal system, people
often encounter one another
only in highly structured and
adversarial circumstances,
with little opportunity to engage
as fellow human beings.
Opportunities like this create
space for deeper understanding,
challenge assumptions,
and remind all of us of
our shared humanity. Those
conversations can be transformative
and can contribute
to positive change both
inside correctional facilities
and throughout the broader
community.â€
â€œI am incredibly grateful
to our law enforcement colleagues
who participated in
this unique visit,â€ said Sheriff
Koutoujian. â€œWe truly value
their partnerships and the
tremendous work they do to
keep our communities safe.
We hope that sessions like
this not only serve to provide
them a greater window into
the eff orts weâ€™re undertaking
to prepare individuals for reentry,
but also provide those
in our care an appreciation for
the humanity of these offi cers
and their desire to improve the
lives of all those they are sworn
to protect.â€
Members of the public interested
in learning about how
they can participate in a future
Frederick Douglass Project
for Justice visit to the Middlesex
Jail & House of Correction
â€” or a facility near them
â€” can visit www.douglassproject.org
for more information.
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Beacon Hill Roll Call
Volume 51 - Report No. 26
June 22-26, 2026
By Bob Katzen
T
HE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon
Hill Roll Call reports local
representativesâ€™ votes on roll
calls from recent June sessions.
There were no roll calls in the
House or Senate last week.
FIREFIGHTERS (H 5491)
House 154-0, approved and
sent to the Senate a bill that supporters
said is designed to boost
safety for fi refi ghters and people
conducting â€œhot workâ€ including
welding, plasma cutting and
spark-producing construction.
The measure was fi rst proposed
after the March 2014 deaths of
fi refi ghters Edward Walsh and
Michael Kennedy who perished
while fighting a fire that was
caused by welders, working
without a city permit, on a building
next door to the brownstone
in which they died. The bill requires
the establishment of a system
of public notifi cation and recording
of non-compliance with
regulations.
The bill establishes penalties
for violations including a fine
up to $1,000 for a fi rst off ense; a
fi ne up to $2,000 and/or a prison
sentence of up to one year for
a second off ense; and for a third
or subsequent off ense, a fi ne up
to .025 percent of the total project
value or $10,000, whichever
is greater, and/or imprisonment
for up to 2.5 years
Other provisions increase from
$25,000 to $250,000 the penalty
for a wanton or reckless violation
of the state building or fi re code
that causes serious bodily injury;
add a penalty of up to $500,000
and/or up to seven years in prison
for a wanton or reckless violation
of the state building or
fi re code that causes death to
any person; provide that a person
found to have acted with
criminal negligence may be determined
to be criminally liable
for damage or death stemming
from repeated and reckless
non-compliance; and require
all certifi cations and training
programs for cutting, welding
and hot works processes to
be performed using the existing
National Fire Protection Association
or equivalent program.
â€œWhile we can never undo the
profound loss of Lieutenant Edward
Walsh Jr. and Firefi ghter Michael
R. Kennedy, we can honor
their sacrifi ce by ensuring that
the lessons learned from that
tragic day are not forgotten,â€
said Rep. Dan Cahill (D-Lynn),
House Chair of the Committee
on Public Safety and Homeland
Security. â€œThis legislation advances
training, accountability
and transparency to better protect
workers, firefighters and
the public from preventable
fi res caused by unsafe hot work
practices.â€
â€œThis legislation aims to protect
workers in Massachusetts
from relaxed workplace practices
that can result in significant
on the job injuries and severe
fi res that subsequently put
fi refi ghters in harmâ€™s way,â€ said
House Speaker Ron Mariano
(D-Quincy).
â€œBy making these crucial reforms
we will ensure the safety
of the general public and our
fi rst respondersâ€ said Rep. Aaron
Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of
the House Committee on Ways
and Means.
(A â€œYesâ€ vote is for the bill.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle
Yes
$228 MILLION FISCAL 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H
5496)
House 154-2, approved and
sent to the Senate a $228 million
fi scal 2026 supplemental budget
that supporters said would address
time-sensitive budget defi -
ciencies, including winter storm
recovery costs, public safety operations,
substance abuse treatment
services, homelessness assistance
and emergency management
expenses.
Snowstorm-related funding
includes $159.8 million for snow
and ice removal costs; $9.5 million
for the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency
for costs associated with snow
emergency response and recovery
eff orts; and $1.7 million for
Massachusetts National Guard
expenses related to winter storm
response activities.
Other provisions include $22.5
million to support the implementation
of no-cost calls for
prisoners; $8.1 million for homelessness
programs; $14 million
for the Bureau of Substance Addiction
Services; eliminating
the $10 surcharge currently imposed
on car-sharing rentals like
Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare;
and updating veteransâ€™ bonus eligibility
requirements by requiring
a veteran to only currently
be living in Massachusetts, rather
than having had to live in the
Bay State for at least six months
before entering service, in order
to qualify for certain veteransâ€™
bonus payments.
â€œThis legislation fulfi lls one of
the Legislatureâ€™s most important
responsibilities - ensuring that
key state programs and services
are adequately funded â€“ a role
that is especially critical during
periods of fi scal uncertainty and
increased strain on local budgets,â€
said House Speaker Ron
Mariano (D-Quincy).
â€œThis spending package will allow
the commonwealth to settle
critical defi ciencies and put the
diffi cult winter of a few months
ago behind us,â€ said Rep. Aaron
Michlewitz (D-Boston), chair of
the House Committee on Ways
and Means. â€œThis legislation will
also make critical reforms to how
school construction grants are
awarded to our cities and towns,
and lead to online Lottery revenue
to be directed toward early
education costs.â€
Neither one of the two GOP
representatives who voted
against the legislation responded
to repeated requests by Beacon
Hill Roll Call asking them
why they opposed the measure.
Those two representatives
are Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick)
and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica).
(A
â€œYesâ€ vote is for the bill. A
â€œNoâ€ vote is against it.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle
Yes
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RENT CONTROL QUESTION
WILL NOT BE ON THE NOVEMBER
BALLOT â€“ The stateâ€™s Supreme
Judicial Court (SJC) ruled
that an initiative petition to repeal
the stateâ€™s 31-year ban on
rent control does not qualify to
go on the November ballot despite
the fact that supporters
gathered suffi cient signatures to
place the question on the ballot.
The court cited a constitutional
amendment that prohibits several
types of proposals, including
one that relates to religion,
religious practices or religious
institutions, from being the subject
of a ballot question.
The ballot question would
have limited annual increases on
most residential units to the lower
of infl ation or 5%. It also specifi
ed that facilities operated solely
for religious purposes would be
exempt from the cap. A group of
plaintiff s opposed repealing the
law brought a suit that claimed
the petition should be disqualifi
ed because of the religious exemption.
The SJC agreed.
Attorney General Andrea
Campbell had previously certifi
ed the question for the ballot,
arguing that the petition was
just a rent control matter and disBEACON
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How to Use AI Safely and
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Dear Savvy Senior,
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What should I know to protect
myself?
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Dear Cautious,
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missing the religious problem.
Following the decision, Campbell
acknowledged that the SJC
â€œruled against us and said we got
that wrong.â€ She said her offi ce
went into the SJC hearing understanding
that the court may focus
on the relationship between
the petition and religion. â€œBut we
said to the court at the time that
the initiative exempts a number
of types of housing, including
nonprofi t housing. And the exemption
for religious uses was
a minor one within the broader
petition. The court disagreed
and said that even a minor reference
to religion is not appropriate
for a ballot initiative,â€ Campbell
said. â€œI think it was only the
second time that the court has
reviewed this standard, so itâ€™s
not like it happens frequently.
We were surprised, but of course
we will follow the courtâ€™s ruling
and move forward. And this ballot
question will not move forward
to the ballot.â€
Reaction to the ruling was
quick.
â€œTodayâ€™s decision is a major
victory for the people of Massachusetts,â€
said Paul Craney,
Executive Director of the Fiscal
Alliance Foundation. â€œThe
court found this ballot question
could not legally proceed and
the commonwealth is better off
because of it. Rent control has
failed wherever it has been tried
and this proposal would have
brought one of the most damaging
versions of that failed policy
to every community in Massachusetts.
At a time when our
state desperately needs more
homes, this ballot question
would have made it harder to
build, harder to maintain rental
housing and more expensive to
own a home.â€
â€œToday the Supreme Judicial
Court confirmed that the nationâ€™s
most extreme rent control
proposal was unconstitutional,â€
said Conor Yunits, chair of the
Housing for Massachusetts committee
that was formed to oppose
the ballot question. â€œWhile
we fi rmly believe that Massachusetts
voters were prepared to
vote â€œNoâ€™ in November, todayâ€™s
decision puts the issue to rest
and protects our housing pipeline
and our communities from
the proven damage that rent
control infl icts.â€
Rent control supporters called
Tuesdayâ€™s ruling from the SJC â€œa
massive disappointmentâ€ but
also said that â€œitâ€™s far from the
end of our campaign to protect
Massachusetts renters from excessive
rent hikes.â€ They noted
that they plan to mount a campaign
to get the question on the
2028 ballot.
â€œWhile we disagree with the
courtâ€™s interpretation, the issue
raised by the court is easily fi xable,
and doesnâ€™t aff ect the substance
of our proposal,â€ said Noemi
â€œMimiâ€ Ramos, chair of the
Keep Massachusetts Home campaign.â€
AUTISM
AND POLICE STOPS (H
5438) â€“ Gov. Healey signed into
law legislation designed to improve
interactions between police
offi cers and persons with autism
spectrum disorder during
traffi c stops. This program was
adopted by the Massachusetts
State Police in 2024 but was not
an actual law. This bill would codify
the program into Massachusetts
law.
The measure, dubbed the
â€œBlue Envelope Bill,â€ would create
a program giving people
with the disorder the option to
be given a special blue envelope
that holds the personâ€™s driverâ€™s
license and vehicle registration.
On the outside of the envelope
there would be written information
and guidance regarding
ways to enhance eff ective communication
between a police offi
cer and a person with autism
spectrum disorder. The envelope
must also include instructions
for access to the envelope,
including attaching it to the sun
visor on the driverâ€™s side of the
vehicle. The bill is designed to
enable the driver to quickly and
easily hand the envelope to a police
offi cer during a traffi c stop.
â€œEvery person deserves to feel
safe and understood during an
interaction with law enforcement,â€
said Gov. Healey. â€œThis
law will help improve communication,
reduce uncertainty and
support better outcomes for individuals
with autism, their families
and the offi cers who serve
our communities.â€
â€œThe Blue Envelope Program
refl ects the longstanding commitment
of state and local police
to build trust and support successful
interactions with members
of the autism community,â€
said Public Safety and Security
Secretary Gina Kwon. â€œThis legislation
ensures the program,
which began several years ago
through the initiative of the Massachusetts
State Police and the
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police
Association, will continue with
the full support of state law. In
addition to this important tool,
public safety offi cials across the
commonwealth will continue to
deepen their understanding of
this communityâ€™s needs through
enhanced training and outreach
to neighbors we serve.â€
â€œToday, as Gov. Healey signs
the Blue Envelope Bill into law,
the commonwealth affi rms its
commitment to individuals living
with autism spectrum disorder,â€
said Sen. Jo Comerford
(D-Northampton), the Senate
lead sponsor of the measure.
â€œBy codifying the Blue Envelope
program, we are advancing safer,
more informed interactions
during traffic stops and other
public emergencies â€” making
permanent a simple but powerful
tool for drivers and fi rst responders
alike. This milestone
refl ects the tireless advocacy of
families, organizations, law enforcement
and individuals with
lived experience whose voices
propelled this eff ort and brought
us closer to a commonwealth
where everyone can thrive.â€
â€œThe Massachusetts State Police
are grateful that the Blue
Envelope legislation will expand
access to Blue Envelopes
for drivers on the autism spectrum
across Massachusetts,â€ said
Col. Geoff rey Noble of the Massachusetts
State Police. â€œSince
launching the program in 2024,
our troopers have witnessed
fi rsthand how these envelopes
improve communication during
traffic stops, helping drivers
and officers navigate interactions
more safely and eff ectively.
The program empowers drivers
to communicate their needs
while providing law enforcement
offi cers with information
that helps them respond appropriately
and with greater understanding.
By promoting communication,
preparedness and
mutual respect, the Blue Envelope
program strengthens trust
between law enforcement and
the communities we serve while
helping create safer outcomes
for everyone involved.â€
LITERACY EDUCATION STANDARDS
(H 5511) â€“ Gov. Healey
signed into law a bill dealing
with teacher preparation and
student literacy. The measure
would establish clear statewide
standards for evidence-based
reading instructionâ€”requiring
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BUYER1
Moynihan, Dennis J
Nguyen, Hoang
Nguyen, Tung Minh
Perez-Salazar, Marino E
Viselli, Scott J
BEACON | FROM PAGE 26
ing access to high-quality K-3
curricula, enhancing educator
training and support and creating
new reporting and accountability
systems.
The b il l de f i ne s
e vi -
dence-based early literacy as
instruction featuring phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, comprehension
and phonemic awareness,
and is demonstrated to
produce significant and positive
effects on student learning
outcomes. It prohibits curricula
that are not evidence-based
and curricula that rely on implicit
or incidental word reading
strategies.
Another provision formalizes
dyslexia and literacy screening
requirements by requiring
schools to develop protocols for
identifying potential neurological
learning disabilities, including
dyslexia, and to report their
screening practices annually.
â€œMassachusetts is the best
state in the nation for education,
but we know there is a lot more
that needs to be done, especially
when it comes to early literacy,â€
said Healey. â€œHelping students
learn to read is one of the most
important things we can do to
set them up for success. This legislation
builds on the work weâ€™ve
been doing through Literacy
Launch and high-dosage tutoring
by giving schools and educators
the tools they need to support
every student.â€
BUYER2
Moynihan, Jennifer M
Le, Anh
Nguyen, Hoa Thi
SELLER1
Downey, Kevin J
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Vanson, William
Valeri, Silvana
Krueger, Jonathan
â€œReading opens doors,â€ said Lt.
Gov. Kim Driscoll. â€œWhether itâ€™s
succeeding in school, pursuing
higher education or building a
career, strong literacy skills create
opportunities that last a lifetime.
This legislation will help
more students build those skills
by giving educators additional
tools to identify challenges early
and provide support when itâ€™s
needed most.â€
â€œThis is a pivotal moment for
children across our state as the
governor signs this critical legislation
I filed to ensure every
student gains essential literacy
skills,â€ said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico
(D-Everett). â€œWe all
recognize that teaching our kids
to read and write is one of the
most fundamental responsibilities
we have, yet far too many
students are still falling short of
basic literacy benchmarks. As cochair
of the conference committee,
I was proud to collaborate
with many educators to craft evidence-based
policies that will
strengthen early literacy instruction
and set our students on a
path to lifelong success.â€
CHANGE â€œHEARING IMPAIREDâ€
TO â€œDEAF OR HARD OF HEARINGâ€
(S 3142) â€“ The Senate approved
and sent to the House a bill that
would strike outdated language
from state laws that refer to people
who are deaf or hard of hearing
as being â€œhearing impaired.â€
The legislation replaces the term
â€œhearing impairedâ€ with the
phrase â€œdeaf or hard of hearing.â€
Nguyen, Cynthia
Boudreau, Carla Valeri
Krueger, Meredith
â€œWords shape how we see
one another, and our laws are
no exception,â€ said Senate Majority
Leader Sen. Cindy Creem
(D-Newton). â€œThis bill takes a
simple but important step toward
ensuring that the words
we use reflect respect, accuracy
and the preferences of the
communities they describe. Iâ€™m
proud the Senate is taking decisive
action to help modernize
our statutes and affirm the dignity
of deaf and hard of hearing individuals
across Massachusetts,
and Iâ€™m grateful to the students
of Newtonâ€™s CAPS Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Program for bringing
this issue to my attention.â€
â€œMembers of the deaf and
hard-of-hearing community
have been advocating for this
change for years, and they made
a compelling case that the language
currently found in our
laws no longer reflects the people
it is meant to describe,â€ said
Sen. Nick Collins (D-South Boston),
Senate chair of the Committee
on State Administration and
Regulatory Oversight. â€œThis legislation
makes a commonsense
update to our statutes and reflects
the respect that community
deserves. Our laws should
evolve alongside the people
they serve, and it is important
that the language we use reflects
both the dignity of all residents
and the commonwealthâ€™s
commitment to treating every
person with respect. It is a small
change on paper, but an importSELLER2
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ant step in ensuring our laws
continue to reflect the values of
Massachusetts.â€
HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEKâ€™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 Legislatureâ€™s job
and that a lot of important work
is done outside of the House and
Senate chambers. They note that
their jobs also involve committee
work, research, constituent
work and other matters that are
important to their districts.
Critics say that the Legislature
does not meet regularly or long
enough to debate and vote in
public view on the thousands
of pieces of legislation that have
been filed. They note that the infrequency
and brief length of
sessions are misguided and lead
to irresponsible late-night sessions
and a mad rush to act on
dozens of bills in the days immeDATE
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diately
preceding the end of an
annual session.
During the week of June 22-26,
the House met for a total of 29
minutes and the Senate met for
a total of six hours 47 minutes.
MON. JUNE 22
House11:00 a.m. to 11:09 a.m.
No Senate session.
TUES. JUNE 23
No House session.
Senate 11:09 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
WED. JUNE 24
House11:00 a.m. to 11:13 p.m.
No Senate session
THURS. JUNE 25
House11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m.
Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20
a.m.
FRI.JUNE 26
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.
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3. What Cape Cod town has a bell-ringing
town crier who belongs to the American
Guild of Town Criers?
4. On July 4, 2009, the crown of what statue
reopened?
5. What religious item has been bought,
rented or inherited?
6. What is a regular army?
7. What sewing machine company had the
worldâ€™s tallest building from 1908-1909?
8. On July 5, 1946, what style debuted in
Paris that was promoted as â€œsmaller than
the worldâ€™s smallest bathing suitâ€?
9. Who has the epitaph â€œI had a loverâ€™s quarrel
with the worldâ€? (wrote â€œMending
Wallâ€)
10. What Greater Boston city has a common
known as the Continental Armyâ€™s birthplace?
11.
On July 6, 1975, what rapper was born
whose nickname includes a unit of money?
12.
Reportedly, what color do more FIFA
World Cup shoes have: pink, red or white?
13. What are the worldâ€™s two oldest national
soccer teams?
14. On July 7, 1802, the satirical federalist
newspaper The Wasp was fi rst published
in what New York city with the
same name as a river?
15. QR codes were inspired by the board for
what game that originated in Asia?
16. What U.S. president lost sight in one eye
at a White House boxing match?
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with the name of a fi ctional island was
launched?
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Clutch the Bald Eagle and Zayu the Jaguar?
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12. Pink
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sedition.)
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Mexico, respectively)
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