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Housing in Everett is very diffi - cult, even predatory.” She added that her resignation “will make some people happy but many more unhappy. I don’t regret anything I’ve said but do regret things I didn’t. For those who tried to harm me, you weren’t hurting me, you were hurting my children.” Lambert reportedly rents from former School Committee Member Thomas Abruzzese, who reportedly sold the house on Pierce Avenue. Any number of methods could be used to fi ll the seat. 1,450 votes, 77 behind Sarnie. In some communities the existing School Committee appoints a replacement until the term for that seat ends. The major issue discussed Samantha Lambert Resigns School Board seat The next highest vote getter in the 2023 At-Large race outside the three winners Lambert, Samantha Hurley and Joseph LaMonica could get the seat, if they received 20% of the total vote. That could be Cynthia Sarnie, who was an incumbent in 2023 and trailed LaMonica by only 16 votes with 1,527 total votes, if she’s still living in the city or even interested after getting married. Kristin Bairos fi nished 5th with was that of chronic absenteeism, about which Schools Supt. William Hart formed a study committee to respond to concerns voiced by Ward 4 Member Robin Babcock. She feels one example of students not being engaged in school is absenteeism, along with rampant cell phone use. It seems to be more prevalent among students for whom English is not their fi rst language, 41% in Everett, and low-income students, over 70% in Everett. “I’ve had parents tell me their student is distracted in class and doesn’t feel a sense of belonging,” she said. “Students who are here and engaged have better post-graduate outcomes, lower rates of depression and substance LAMBERT | SEE PAGE 11 SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! 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To end the evening, the grand fi nale will be the spectacular fi reworks show to light up the night sky with so many bright colors. To kick off the event, the Everett City Council will once again host the Doll Carriage, Bicycle and Wagon Decorating Contest. This age-old Everett tradition will allow participants to use their imagination and decorate their choice of carriage, bicycle, stroller or wagon in whichever manner they choose and have their entry paraded in front of the stage at the event. It is recommended that participants arrive with their entry between 5:30 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. in order to be included. 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A national championship and preparations for an international competition later this year are just part of the excitement. Oh, and don’t forget about their performances on the Boston Celtics dance fl oor during the NBA Finals this month. Good times for the studio? You bet. Briggs-Connor, a lifelong dancer from her early days in Chelsea to being a New England Patriots cheerleader and now a 25-plus-year dance studio owner in Everett, is nonstop and loving every minute of it. This is all in between her constant, unconditional care for her 19-year-old son, Jared, who has Sanfi lippo syndrome. This condition halts normal brain development and causes hyperactivity, sleep disorders, loss of speech, dementia and typically results in death before adulthood. Her dance studio leads a fundraising and awareness eff ort called “Hip Hop for Hope” to contribute to research and development in the healthcare community for Sanfi lippo syndrome. The fi ght for Jared and others like him is deeply embedded into the fabric of all that Briggs-Connor does within her studio and for her dancers. Some proceeds go to the fi ght to fi nd a cure for Sanfi lippo syndrome. “I don’t sleep,” Briggs-Connor 50 tells people when they ask how she does it. “It’s crazy. Everyone asks how we do it. Jared’s 19 now, which is really great because they told us he wouldn’t live that long. We’re constantly trying to raise awareness for his disease and our mission.” They’ve had a gig with the Celtics for most of the 21st century, performing routines a couple of times per night during The Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team are shown performing on the TD Garden parquet fl oor at halftime during Game 1 of the NBA Finals Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Courtesy Phunk Phenomenon) timeouts for two to three games per month. They performed in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, where her hometown Celtics beat the Mavericks, 4-1, clinching Banner No. 18, under which Phunk Phenomenon will perform next season. They also performed in early games of the Celtics’ dominating playoff performance, where they fi nished 16-3. DANCE TEAM | SEE PAGE 6 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Saving Should Be Easy. Everett Bank’s 24-Month CD Makes It Simple. Get a worry-free 5.0% APY 24-Month CD, the perfect solution to build your savings and watch it grow. If you need flexibility, our 24-Month CD even makes a great IRA option. Great rates and peace of mind all in one CD from Everett Bank. Visit EverettBank.com to open an account online today! There’s Every Bank. 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The dedication of the Park Theatre, which was a local favorite for residents to gather at and be entertained by community events and the newest films since its inception as the Crown Theatre in 1914, will kick off the Everett Historical Commission’s City of Everett Walking Tour. The event will include local and state elected offi cials, as well as the Chairperson of the Everett Historical Commission, to off er their remarks. Refreshments will be provided to all attendees. The walking tour seeks to highlight the importance of Everett’s history and allows participants to learn through informational signs that will be located throughout Everett. The sign that is placed at a historical site will inform participants about the location’s historical significance to the city’s history. Initiated by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo, current City Clerk Sergio Cornelio and the members of the Everett Historical Commission, the ongoing project will eventually have nearly 100 locations dedicated to a person, historic event or location of a building that is considered part of the more than 150 years of Everett’s history. All are welcome to attend the ceremony. To learn more about the event or the walking tour, please contact the Offi ce of the City Clerk at 617394-2225. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 during the Spring 2024 semester and must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester, at least nine of which must confer grade points, at the time the lists are fi nalized. Fuccillo is a Criminal Justice major at Plymouth State. Chris 2024 State Senator Sal DiDomenico’s team learned about construction operations for The Greater Boston Food Bank’s infrastructure upgrades. to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables and will help them better support the 600 local food distributions that rely on them, including many throughout Senator DiDomenico’s district. “As a longtime advocate of fi ghting food insecurity, I was proud to support The Greater Boston Food Bank’s eff orts to improve their infrastructure and it is great to see how effectively that funding is being used,” said Senator DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “Operation COLD will go a long way towards expanding access to nutritious foods for people in need across Massachusetts and I am honored to support the Food Bank in this mission. I want to thank Catherine D’Amato and the GBFB team for inviting us to see their new projects and for their tireless work to eradicate hunger in the Commonwealth.” Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transforming students through advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated undergraduates, and by providing graduate education that deepens and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. To learn more about Plymouth State University, visit www.plymouth.edu. ׉ 7cassandra://NlkcTdtspTbrXYS4AIX3ulBYuDvfifgLdld4NqAQY_k36`̰ft|me^Z׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 5 School Daze Lambert Resigns A surprise ending to Monday night’s School Committee meeting when School Committeewoman Samantha Lambert announced her resignation. After an emotional farewell, she informed us she will be moving out of Everett due to not being able to find housing within the city. Her colleagues made no response to her resignation and comments and the meeting adjourned. Tahiliani’s Suit Continues Last week, a local left wing news source, WGBH, stated in an article that Priya Tahiliani’s name has been cleared. Her lawyers state that an investigator found no evidence that she bullied employees. This investigator did not interview Everett school employees. If you talk to many school employees, they can provide many examples of intimidation and hostility by her and her bullies from Boston. These employees and the others that have not come forward, are reluctant to do so in the fear of the internet trolls. Tahiliani’s lawyers claim that the accusations against her were unfounded. The School Committee Attorney Robert Galvin rejected the characterizations of the results by Tahiliani and her lawyers. Quoting Tahiliani, “For me, there is no moving forward. For my family, there is no coming back from this. The harm that has been done is irreparable, and every day that you have allowed to pass without some resolution has been a day that I have struggled.” She fails to mention the harm she brought to the families of Everett during her tenure - the decline in MCAS Scores, the deplorable school conditions, the increased violence, and the alienation of the Everett Public Schools staff, City Officials, and parents. The article criticized school employees who filed complaints against Tahiliani directly to the Human Resource Director at City Hall rather than to the School Department’s Human Resource Director who was appointed by Tahiliani. Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the employees that filed the complaints feared approaching the School’s Human Resource Department because of her and Tahiliani’s administration’s handling of personnel. Former School Committeewoman Samantha Lambert states in the article that the results should be made public because they were taxpayer funded. She does not understand that by making the results public, it would provide potentially unsafe conditions for all who made complaints. Would you want your name publicized for speaking against your supervisor? There was another publicly-funded investigation by the law firm of Clifford and Kenny LLP of Pembroke, Mass. that she (Lambert) did not want made public regarding a teacher, who was her neighbor and whose father was chairman of the School Committee at the time. The public is still waiting for action to be taken. The law firm recommended disciplinary action up to and including termination and for the superintendent and School Committee to refer the report on Jason Abruzzese to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office for further investigation and possible prosecution. Also in the article, the director of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Glenn Koocher, was part of Everett’s superintendent search six years ago, and said, “Everyone I was talking to said ‘we need to clean house.” There was a determination by the then school committee to hire an outsider. No Everett School employee or Everett resident was allowed to apply for the position of superintendent. All but two members of the school committee that went along with this stipulation were defeated including the chairman who was defeated in the primary, which is highly unusual. The Everett voters knew this was a bad choice. The article continues saying that despite broadly positive performance reviews, the Everett School Committee voted not to renew her contract. The review shows she did not receive positive reviews only satisfactory reviews. The then-school committee were being approached by unsatisfied parents throughout their time in office. They were also reading data provided by the Department of Education on the status of the district. The school committee needed to take action with the information they were learning and they did. It further quotes Tom Scott, co-executive director of Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, who awarded Tahiliani a statewide award in 2022 for her work in Everett, which baffled many employees and residents at the time. The schools had continued to decline and had many disruptions during her tenure that she was unable to control. He stated that “the kids were at the center of almost every decision she was going to make.” It has been found through e-mails that she and certain school personnel orchestrated a student walk out of Everett High School to protest at City Hall during school hours. She also advocated for student interns to get politically active during the last election until the state ethics commission stepped in stating that it was unethical. These are not positive examples of decision making for our kids. You can see how, by these comments made by Glen Koocher and Tom Scott, how Mass. education has dropped from being the leader in education in the country. Later in the article, Tom Scott states that “she is high quality superintendent material…eventually I think she will clearly land and she’ll do a very high-quality job in whatever position she takes.” He has failed to read the Department of Education Evaluation of the Boston Public Schools, dated March 2020, regarding her leadership of the English as a Second Language program where they site students test scores declined each year until they removed her. It also states that she failed to provide equitable access to coherent, comprehensive and consistent services in the schools and classrooms for the students, along with multiple other failures. Her successor has shown improved scores. Also, he should review her failures as superintendent of the Everett Public Schools. The article goes on to say Tahiliani was the first superintendent of color in a district where the student body is majority non-white. This was true of the student body before she came to Everett and the Everett Public Schools went from being a top performing School District to one on the brink of receivership. They also state that the School Committee members who denied Tahiliani a new contract were mostly voted out in the 2023 election but failed to mention that the newly elected School Committee members voted not to reinstate the unqualified and inexperienced Tahiliani as the Superintendent of the Everett Public Schools. Just ask Melrose, Natick and Norwood; three municipalities that passed on her lack of qualifications and experience. 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As glamorous as it all sounds – she has also taught Red Sox legend David Ortiz’s daughters and had Shaquille O’Neal hang out with her team during the NBA Finals – this is serious work for Briggs-Connor. She wants the routines to be fl awless while performing in front of a sold-out, 19,600-people arena. “I definitely do put pressure on myself,” Briggs-Connor said. “And I try to think what’s going to be the best option to keep this crowd up, especially because they’re going to be hot the whole time. It’s almost like they don’t even need entertainment because they’re all in it. The crowd is already loud. So, I try to keep the music to match that, obviously taking what they love like ‘Shipping up to Boston’ and keeping it in the theme of Boston. And then Donnie Wahlberg, he sponsored the team with these beautiful New Kids on the Block Boston shirts. So, I did a nice tribute piece to the Boston boy bands to keep the crowd pumped for everything that comes from Boston and keep that luck fl owing. That was my idea of what I went into this year.” The NBA Finals appearance for Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.25 73 59 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com her younger dancers – called Lil Phunk and ranging in ages from fi ve to 13 – was a crowning moment much like the Boston Celtics’ championship. Her dancers have been hard at work at their craft, and they now got to shine on an international stage right in the TD Garden, which they’ve called home for decades. The studio prides itself on “urban dance,” and Briggs-Connor describes it as a “non-traditional dance studio.” Their mission? To connect with youth through the art of urban dance. “Hip Hop is not just a dance; it is a culture containing fi ve elements,” according to the mission statement on the studio’s website. “Our goal is to educate our students on those fi ve elements within each of our specialized classes. Urban dance styles have always been the heart of inner cities as a way of expression and a means of building self-esteem.” She refers to a teaching style Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com called “EDUTAINMENT,” or teaching the history behind each art form in addition to choreography. Boston, she said, has a specifi c dance style that includes a penchant for a very hyped-up and energetic vibe. “We still have a very bouncy style compared to the West Coast teams, who are more smooth,” she told The Advocate, “so we like artists like DMX. The studio that I own and the company is predominantly Hip Hop. We do mostly urban dance, street styles, so break-dancing from back in the day, we still do that, popping, locking, krump. New school Hip-Hop, old-school Hip Hop. So, it’s all Hip Hop.” The Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team are shown performing on the TD Garden parquet fl oor at halftime during Game 1 of the NBA Finals Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Courtesy Phunk Phenomenon) And this studio is not just performing; they’re winning on a large stage. A group of 40 dancers from Phunk Phenomenon recently competed in a national competition run by Hip Hop International. Ranging in ages from nine to dancers in their 30s, the team won a Gold Medal for the Megacrew category. Now they’re preparing for an international competition in Arizona in August, where they will compete against 50 countries. They secured the nationals win earlier this year with a routine to the song “Ante Up,” a collaboration by Hip Hop artists Busta Rhymes, Tefl on and Remy Martin. When she makes a mix, Briggs-Connor likes to entertain all ages of her audiences, blending old-school memories with new beats. For this routine, they took “Ante Up” and layered it with new beats like dance hall and Afrobeat. “Everything had to be within the realm of street dance for the rules of this competition,” Briggs-Connor said, “so we’re going with a full mixed style routine, basically hitting all the genres of hip-hop dance.” For Briggs-Connor, these competitions are full-circle moments where all the hard work of choreography, dancing and sweating until near midnight on weekday nights comes together. She’s been hitting the dance fl oor since she was three years old at Genevieve’s Dance Studio in Chelsea, and she basically hasn’t left since. “I danced at that studio in Chelsea, and I grew up there,” Briggs-Connor said. “My mom [Barbara Casino of Chelsea] put me in when I was three years old because I loved to dance. I danced all the way until I was 18 there, and I started teaching for her when I was 16, and I cheered for Chelsea High School. I’ve danced my whole life.” —The Phunk Phenomenon team is raising funds for their international competition trip to Arizona in August. Find out more at https://app.99pledges.com/fund/PHUNKatHHIworlds. You can also learn more about Phunk Phenomenon at https://www.phunkphenomenon.com/. And to learn more and contribute to Jared Connor’s fight with Sanfilippo syndrome, the family has a website: http://www.jaredsfight.org/. 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In 1980 in Texas, Juneteenth first became a state holiday. Dr. Miletsky will discuss the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas, under the command of Major General Gordon Grainger on June 19, 1865 – notification that slavery had ended in America – well after the Emancipation Proclamation as well as the passage of the 13th Amendment in January of that year, which was still in the process of being ratified. He will talk about the fact that the enslaved persons still being held in bondage in Texas had to be liberated at bayonet point by General Granger and his troops, who issued an order asserting the Union Army’s authority over the state of Texas based on the authority of the Emancipation Proclamation written a full two Local student graduates from Bucknell University B ucknell University celebrated nearly 900 graduates from the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The class represents over 60 majors across Bucknell’s three colleges (Arts & Sciences, Engineering and the Freeman College of Management). These students hail from 32 U.S. states and 21 nations. Everett resident Salina Musyaju was among the graduates and received a B.S. in Business Admin. Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. For more info: https://www.bucknell.edu/ and a half years earlier, even though its author, President Lincoln, had already been assassinated and the Civil War had officially ended. Juneteenth is also the key to understanding “the new Jim Crow” – forcing us to rethink the periodization of the end of slavery – and the fact that there has never been a clear date for the ending of slavery. This suggests something about the ongoing nature of abolition, “de-enslavement” and reconstruction, which continues to this day. Miletsky will also discuss the history of other, longer celebrations of emancipation in the Northeast and New England, which were celebrating emancipation well before 1863; namely, in Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area. African Americans in Boston had their own emancipation celebrations, including “watch night” traditions, which are still observed in many Black Churches today, including newer local celebrations of the ending of slavery. The presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, in the Parlin Memorial Library Meeting Room. Please call 617-394-2300 with any questions. Dr. Zebulon Vance Miletsky. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Miletsky) ׉ 7cassandra://I0j-8dOonje5jJWesUXhzwYXacDCsnCfy_7kzY40oWQ2`̰ft|me^]ft|me^\ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://RDjXJeHrCF6XaVpIyvtuYRyjFn0qqMcyANcNRGyy0MA]`)׉ 7cassandra://yoMHPFG7cF-YOIJQAv0gfWPhEexiFT1RwIoQ12Zjssk͊`J׉ 7cassandra://X-riaDbaNBdwCgIohp7opAS-3WqiOEwJ_5yhzeKfeME)`̰ftme^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ioe_JehffGQx0Tqg8rAZz_qV1Vfi2UENjK2sZEQBeT4YQ`)׉ 7cassandra://60dRJ2NGkA84pNv7Od5p53Mu3aoGvTKkEvvsg_0amho͎`J׉ 7cassandra://1_TP_SIeoMwcr4MUKaLqDj4As_TBLNyKU8xaZ0jFErw,5`̰ftme^נftme^Á9ׁHhttp://www.roller-world.comׁ ׁ Јנftme^ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Јנftme^q̽9ׁH http://cityofeverett.com/events/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E $Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Council Honors Retiring Police Chief Mazzie Council on Aging now offering translation services new initiative improves language access for Everett’s older adults M JOB WELL DONE: The City Council honored retiring Police Chief Steven Mazzie at their June 10th meeting for 32 years of service, including 20 as Chief, to the citizens of Everett. Shown with Chief Mazzie, from left, are; councillors Wayne Matewsky, Michael Marchese, John Hanlon, Anthony DiPierro, Council President Robert Van Campen, Stephanie Smith, Chief Mazzie, councillors Stephanie Martins, Holly Garcia, Katy Rogers, Guerline Alcy Jabouin and Peter Pietrantonio. ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce IN COLLABORATION WITH that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) will begin offering translation services to Everett’s older adults at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). Beginning on Monday, July 8, the COA will be off ering translation services for older adult residents who speak Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole. The services will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. For more information, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. PRESENT: BABSON ACADEMY YOUTH IMPACT LAB YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ACTION WORKSHOP Thursday, June 27, 2024 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everett Recreation Center 47 Elm St. Everett, MA 02149 LEARNFROM THE #1 RANKED COLLEGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE USA FOR 27 YEARS UNDERSTAND what it means to think and act like an entrepreneur. DEVELOP a solution to a problem in groups with other students. CONNECT problems to one of the UN Global Goals as viewed from the local context. AGES 14-19. FREE 45 spots available for Everett residents only. Stay cool and save energy with these 5 simple tips from the Sponsors of Mass Save W ith record-high temperatures nearing 100 degrees statewide this week, the Sponsors of Mass Save recommend these energy-saving tips to help your audience stay cool and comfortable during the heatwave. · Keep humidity levels lower inside with a dehumidifi er! Using an energy-effi cient model uses 28 percent less energy, saving you energy while keeping your home comfortable. · Open your windows during the coolest parts of the day (early morning and evening) to naturally cool your home and reduce the amount of time you need to run the AC. · Turn off lights and unplug appliances when they’re not in use to keep rooms cooler and save energy. · Check your AC fi lter before REGISTER cityofeverett.com/events/babson-youth-workshop 617-394-2270 Phone John.Russolillo@ci.everett.ma.us Email turning it on. A dirty fi lter can restrict airflow, reducing the AC’s cooling capacity and making it work harder, which can decrease effi ciency and increase energy use. · Upgrade your home with LEDs for when you do need the lights. Using 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, ENERGY STAR Certifi ed LEDs produce less heat, which can also help keep your home cooler. More tips and resources for staying cool and conserving energy can be found on MassSave.com ׉ 7cassandra://X-riaDbaNBdwCgIohp7opAS-3WqiOEwJ_5yhzeKfeME)`̰ft|me^^׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 9 Congratulations, Police Chief Paul Strong 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! Former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi (left) and Paul Coviello are shown recently with newly appointed Everett Police Chief Paul Strong. Chief Strong was appointed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria following the retirement of Chief Steven Mazzie. PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site The fireworks show at Glendale Park during last year’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photos courtesy of City of Everett) CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 1 note: Contestants must be age 13 or younger to participate. Families, friends and neighbors are encouraged to come together to enjoy a fun-filled evening. While attendees are encouraged to participate in all this event has to offer, the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. for those who are just interested in the show. Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. America declared its independence from Great Britain to officially become an independent nation. The City will be joining in celebrations across the nation to commemorate America’s 248th anniversary. For more information, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/ independence-day-2024. Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Elm Street was filled with arcade games, free food and activities for all at last year’s Independence Day Celebration. ׉ 7cassandra://1_TP_SIeoMwcr4MUKaLqDj4As_TBLNyKU8xaZ0jFErw,5`̰ft|me^_ft|me^^ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://wQxnO4i5w01zzH5t2TLatNGrpYp5qPMFy1TGggIkOIM`)׉ 7cassandra://Jgwdp5rKd73SDz8unEGqelYXlhWcJJ2XuOd--_GoMvM͙{`J׉ 7cassandra://euD0uQvOoPlsCxxUs34IhFfJkeMmsa0UL9qkqGsJFcs-l`̰ftme^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://TVgSiFfjyhVz5ymYvqVNgwK6eaOlMrtxZ03Ilk5-qoU?`)׉ 7cassandra://eKJd37GTB6W2CJ6C1BX0VJpiDU1hdI6flfpSidIspoY͓R`J׉ 7cassandra://08YmTSwhOsB3OZrmXRnS69UevD7esmY5cFIJuTkpqik+`̰ftme^נftme^49ׁH#mailto:ERIC.MAZZEO@CI.EVERETT.MA.USׁ ׁ Јנftme^9ׁHhttp://EVERETTRECANDENRICH.COMׁ ׁ Јנftme^ v 9ׁHhttp://ci.everett.ma.usׁ ׁ Јנftme^d̊9ׁHhttp://www.gsema.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Everett resident Holly Garcia honored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. at 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards G irl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl-serving organization in Massachusetts, is proud to recognize Holly Garcia of Everett. GSEMA recently celebrated the dedication and skills of its 4,000 active volunteers at its annual Volunteer and Donor Recognition Celebration, which took place on Sunday, May 19. The 2024 class of GSEMA Volunteer Recognition Honorees included over 130 volunteers. Holly was awarded with the GSUSA Honor Pin. The GSUSA Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; this support has had a measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service to reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the council. GSUSA and GSEMA recognitions are awarded based on an individual’s or group’s exemplary service in support of delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through nominations that are reviewed by GSEMA’s Volunteer Recognition Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. For more information on GSEMA, please visit their website, www.gsema.org, or follow their social media channels on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates on the organization. T Everett Charter Review Committee holds fi rst meeting Committee charged with reviewing the City Charter and offering any recommended amendments for approval by the City Council he Everett Charter Review Committee held its fi rst of several meetings on June 6 in the Peter J. McCarren Memorial Chamber at City Hall. As required by the City Charter, the Committee will conduct a 10-year review of the Charter and recommend any suggested Charter amendments to the City Council for its consideration. Any such recommendations are required to be sent to the City Council no later than May 1, 2025. The Committee’s June 6 meeting resulted in the election of City Council President Robert Van Campen as Chair, Fred Capone as Vice Chair and David Flood as Recording Secretary. The other appointed members of the Committee are Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Darren Costa, Rosa DiFlorio, James Mastrocola, Kathleen Parker, David Pretti and David Senatillaka. During the June 6 meeting, the Committee requested a presentation from KP Law and the City Clerk at its next meeting to discuss the review process, as well as any initial proposed Charter revisions. That meeting has not yet been scheduled. The Committee anticipates conducting at least one Public Hearing in either late summer or early fall of this year to allow residents the opportunity to address their suggestions about any potential changes to the Charter. The Committee will conclude its review during the first few months of 2025 and will send its recommendations to the City Clerk for presentation to the City Council no later than the spring of 2025. Any resident wishing to communicate with the Charter Committee may do so via email at Chartercommittee@ ci.everett.ma.us. TUESDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM JULY 2 - AUGUST 20 EVERETT RECREATION CENTER 47 ELM ST. EVERETT, MA 02149 FREE FOOD GAMES SPORTS MUSIC FOR AGES 12-18 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE AT EVERETTRECANDENRICH.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL ERIC.MAZZEO@CI.EVERETT.MA.US Local student named to Bucknell University Dean’s List B ucknell University, of Lewisburg, Pa., has released the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Salina Musyaju, of Everett, a class of 2024 Accounting major, was among the students recognized. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive Dean’s List recognition. ׉ 7cassandra://euD0uQvOoPlsCxxUs34IhFfJkeMmsa0UL9qkqGsJFcs-l`̰ft|me^`׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 11 LAMBERT | FROM PAGE 1 abuse and higher rates of contentedness.” The Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) defi nes a chronically absent student as one that missed 10% of school, usually 18 days in a 180-day school year. Hart appointed Whittier School Principal Michael McLucas as head of a School Department Attendance Committee of teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators to study the issue. Input was gleaned from parents at community meetings at local schools. “Absenteeism aff ects students’ abilities to access academic support a school provides,” McLucas noted. Everett’s 2023-24 school year chronic absenteeism rate, calculated though March 1, was 34.6%. That’s higher than Chelsea’s 33%, Revere’s 29.3% and Malden’s 24.5%. The National Center for Education Statistics calculates the national rate at 18%. The Everett rate is a drop from a 37.6% in 2022-23 and a high of 42.7% in 2021-22, but still higher than the lowest recent rate, 19% in 2019-20. Between 2016-17 and 2018-19 it was between 20 and 21%. “Numbers are still higher than the pre-pandemic rates,” McLucas acknowledged. Parent surveys have thus far indicated illness as the prime reason for absences. When asked what the first reason for a child’s absence was, illness was the prime reason for 87.9%. Asked for the second reason, 51.5% answered illness, 27.3%, injuries and 7.6%, safety concerns. Asked for the third reason, 50% was illness, and learning challenges and personal relations rated 10.6% each. Asked what would help, 57.6% answered there was a need for social and emotional support and 56.1% answered that participation in afterschool enrichment programs and clubs would help. Parents were asked what the consequences of absenteeism should be and were allowed to pick more than one selection. Out of approximately 75 parents, half answered morning or afternoon detention; 43.9% answered mandatory enrollment in academic support programs; 33.3%, enrollment in programs specifi cally linked to attendance; 25.8%, enrollment in summer programs; and 13.6%, referral to the School Department’s Family Resource Center in City Hall. The Family Resource Center has proven to be a valuable asset. “It’s showing impact because they’re intervening at the right time and help identify resources,” Hart said. Other steps that can and are being taken are phone calls and meetings with parents, a mentoring program with teachers and recognition of good attendance, including having banners in classes with good attendance. In other items, Hart told the members he would be appearing before the City Council on Monday, June 24, to unveil plans to use the old High School (548 Broadway) for 7th and 8th grade classes. “I wanted to keep you abreast before I go, so no one will be caught off guard,” he told them. He also said the City administration asked him to do so. Current plans would have 43 classrooms, plus a library, gym, cafeteria and administrative offi ces there. “It will allow us to program for that age group and free up space in the rest of the buildings,” he said in reference to K-8 neighborhood schools. The building currently houses a preschool, boxing club and the independent Eliot Family Resource Center and needs a new roof, among other things. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! ׉ 7cassandra://08YmTSwhOsB3OZrmXRnS69UevD7esmY5cFIJuTkpqik+`̰ft|me^aft|me^` PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://O_QhfFAvaUXMaQKoaHFGZEE8ARVWazpV2ST7I2Tetow`)׉ 7cassandra://BJbO_e7yLRAwO4DgKOAmo-hkSyRcgSz9vOn3HIdKRjE͟`J׉ 7cassandra://WovboIdfgx6x6E5VP34Mcm5Uq1KhIM-FrtUdxOl2daA.y`̰ftme^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://OfDAPZAjKC_1pZX6F3dWepjgp7ZgNnWlFFyP5M6AXW0`)׉ 7cassandra://I4dEpwBEh7PI-yyl64F97tk9bbN6CKBgICALL3eKB-w͇`J׉ 7cassandra://qmOxC_URZa1AmpwCApq7M0gzeIzI3nyYyMPMaUPBB8Q+]`̰ftme^נftme^̷9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E`Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ Everett High School and the Community Sutera and The Wave Club recognized by Portal To Hope The Prom King DiDomenico leads fundraising effort for the Class of ’24 P ortal To Hope (PTH) recognized EHS Vice Principal John Sutera and the student members and faculty advisors of The Wave Club on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Sutera, a longtime Everett educator and administrator, was presented with an Unsung Hero Award by PTH Founder Deb Fallon in thanks for his longtime support of the organization and its mission. Additionally, Fallon thanked The Wave Club for holding a successful fundraiser in April in observance of Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The students sold friendship bracelets, with all proceeds benefiting PTH and its eff orts to help victims of domestic violence through a variety of programs and services. Above, Fallon is pictured with The Wave Club students, advisors Amanda Gil and Riley Dunn and Sutera. Author Visits the Lafayette School Costa Bates leads illustration lesson for third graders A uthor Janet Costa Bates visited the third grade class at the Lafayette School on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Costa Bates is an award-winning author of children’s stories and picture books and a popular guest at schools across Massachusetts. She delivered a presentation called “Creating Characters” in which she helped the students use their creativity and imagination to create a character. As the photo above illustrates, the students enjoyed the presentation and working with her. Thanks to EPS Library Coordinator Mary Puleo and Lafayette English Learners Coordinator Olivia CiC ongratulations to EHS Senior Class President Salvatore DiDomenico for delivering on an ambitious promise to his classmates: free prom tickets. DiDomenico, who is also the EHS student representative to the School Committee, led an incredibly successful fundraising eff ort that generated more than $50,000. He solicited corporations, local businesses, organizations, individuals and elected offi cials to donate to the cause. The result was free prom tickets for every member of the Class of 2024. This year’s Senior Prom was held last month at the Danversport Yacht Club. Above, DiDomenico holds frino for organizing this opportunity for our young students. 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BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio Berberian Family Cataldo Ambulance Terry Kennedy (Governor’s Council) Lafuente Signs & Awning Oliveira’s Restaurant Radius Recycling The Square Deli V10 Development Vogel ATM FRIENDS School Committee Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins Everett Supply & True Value Hardware Rocco & Sons Funeral Home Silverstein and O’Neil BENEFACTORS Mayor Carlo DeMaria State Representative Judith Garcia State Representative Dan Ryan City Council President Robert Van Campen Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith Attorney Roland Hughes Boston Freightliner Commonwealth Counsel LLP Eagle Bank Elm Street Market Everett Firefi ghters Union 143 Everett Teachers Association Ferry Street Realty Trust Glendale Gas and Service Law Offi ce of Paul DeLory Law Offi ce of Joseph Cataldo Main Street House of Pizza Michael McLaughlin Nana’s Pizza Sabatino Mastrocola Insurance Agency Sacro Companies Teamwork Cleaning Village Bar and Grille ׉ 7cassandra://WovboIdfgx6x6E5VP34Mcm5Uq1KhIM-FrtUdxOl2daA.y`̰ft|me^b׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 13 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ Civics in Action W EPS eighth graders participate in statewide initiative orking in teams, Keverian and Whittier Schools Principal Michael McLucas, students, eighth-grade Civics Teacher Lisa Norberg and Instructional Coach Marena McLaughlin. eighth graders participated in a statewide project to identify and address an issue or concern they believe calls for civic action. The effort is funded through a grant from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) to promote history and social sciences. Support was also provided by EdTechTeacher. The Keverian School students presented their projects on May 17, 2024, while the Whittier School held its fair on May 21, 2024. The Science Fair–style event gave students the chance to talk about their ideas with classmates, teachers and judges. The following four teams were selected to participate in a regional showcase on June 3, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester: Whittier The STAR Group: Students Together Are Resilient: Giovanna Perin, Melissa De Oliveira and Emelly Vieira. Something’s Rotten – From left: Guidance Counselor Melissa Disario, Assistant Principal Cara Fidalgo, eighth graders Keylin Vargas DeLeon, Marlin Salazar Lucero and Naima Fleurima, Principal Michael McLucas and eighth-grade Civics Teacher Lisa Norberg. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Food Waste and Composting: Marlin Salazar Lucero, Naima Fluerima and Keylin Vargas De Leon. Keverian Hallway Classes Aren’t Real Classes: Abigail Falkowski and Cecilia Da Silveira. Accessing Tech for All: Solimar Barahona Salinas and Sebastian Arredondo Some other topics students explored: • Creating a student organization to help support new students in our school community • Creating more sports opportunities for youth • Housing and homelessness • Teen mental health • Cultural clubs for cultural equality • Gentrifi cation • The LBGTQ+ community Instructional Coach Marena MacLaughlin coordinated the eff ort, in collaboration with Tom Driscoll from EdTechTeacher. Whittier School teacher Lisa Norberg, Keverian School teacher Maggie Moran and Curriculum Intern Gianna Martin also provided invaluable assistance in sharing this opportunity with eighth graders. Special thanks to Lisa Norberg, who secured a Donor’s Choose grant and received a new printer for her classroom. The printer proved to be a big asset to the students as they created and prepared materials for their displays. MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. 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StudySync by McGraw Hill was chosen after a year-long vetting process and will be rolled out in time for the 2024-2025 school year. “In the end, StudySync’s robust common assessments as well as the strong and direct scaff olds for diverse learners were the deciding factors for the committee in the unanimous vote in favor,” said McGowan. “The team agreed that the features of StudySync were most in line with our department, school, and district goals to improve achievement for all students, especially English Learners and Students with Disabilities. The new curriculum does not impact Advanced Placement courses but will be used for all mainstream, small group, and Honors ELA 3 and ELA 4 courses.” This work was completed as part of a as part of a larger cycle of curriculum review overseen by Everett Public Schools (EPS) Director of Instruction Anne Auger. The ELA Vetting and Selecting Team convened in the summer of 2023 and commenced a data-driven review of the Savvas curriculum. After receiving input from diff erent stakeholder groups and reviewing the curriculum itself, as well as third-party audits, the team recommended an overhaul of the Grades 11 (American Literature) and Grade 12 (World Literature) courses to increase students’ exposure to more high-interest texts with diverse perspectives for those two grade levels. McGowan worked alongside ELA teachers Michael Clifford, Stephenie Devino, Emily Gould, Sarah Simmons and Christopher Wright to develop an updated Literacy Vision for the ELA Department. The vision focuses on the use of high-quality instructional materials to increase all students’ access to grade-level text and tasks. Additionally, the committee used the TNTP (formerly known as The New Teacher Project) report “The Opportunity Myth” to help frame the instructional needs of students in diverse, urban communities. Finally, the team utilized guidance from the district’s Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts team, which recently selected the Amplify ELA curriculum for grades 6-8. When the review was complete, the Vetting Team selected two products as fi nalists: StudySync and Odell High School Literacy. The members did a deep dive into both products, including meeting with representatives from both platforms and consulting with curriculum leaders from comparable districts, such as Salem and New Bedford. In addition, several ELA teachers piloted units with various parts of each curriculum. When it came time to pick a winner, StudySync was the clear choice. The next step in the process is training and setting pacing guidelines and curriculum expectations for next school year when students get their fi rst exposure to everything StudySynch has to off er. T he Keverian School Drama Club held its debut performance on Thursday, May 23, 2024, inside the EHS Center for the Performing Arts. Under the direction of teacher David Raposo, the students performed “James and the Giant Peach,” a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Congratulations to the students, Keverian staff , PTO and parents and families who made this such a memorable moment for the district’s growing theater program. Crimson Tide Track Races to New Levels Team wins three GBL titles, sets three school records W hen he returned from the 2024 Greater Boston League (GBL) Outdoor Track Championships, Everett High School Head Coach Jehu Cimea had to sprint for the Crimson Tide record book – eraser in hand. In what was literally a historic day for the EHS track team, three Crimson Tide track athletes set new school records at the GBL Championships held on Monday, May 20, at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium: • Sophomore Kayshaun Eveillard broke the 400-Meter record with a time of 51.31 – just eclipsing the previous mark of 51.34 held by Peter Duperier. (Earlier this year, Kayshaun set the school standard in the 200 with a time of 23.22, breaking another record held by Duperier.) • Senior captain Darrynn Desrameaux broke the shot put record with a throw of 33’ 11”. The previous record was held by fellow teammate and captain Layla Betancur-Cardona, who recorded a throw of 33’ 2.5” earlier in the season. • Senior captain Shane MacKenzie broke Kenneth A Widening Stage Keverian School Drama Club holds inaugural production From left: Sophomore Kayshaun Eveillard, Shane MacKenzie, senior captain Jalen Jones and Senior Captain Darrynn Desrameaux. From left: Senior Kaesta Sandy; 4 x 100 Meter Relay team members Isabella Pimenta, Yelsa Garcia and Zyelle CannonMathias and Kaesta Sandy; and Jalen Jones and Dawens Germain. Bailey’s discuss record (133’) with a throw of 133’ 8”. In addition, the Crimson Tide recorded for four firstplace finishes at the GBL Championships: • Desrameaux: Shot put and Discus. • Senior Kaesta Sandy: Javelin. • Senior captain Dawens Germain: High jump. ׉ 7cassandra://0_RhwqC2EuWDVoZdmH5CtM5G2aoCF2ZOsOgGFKQWe2U-`̰ft|me^d׉EvTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 15 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ The Scientifi c Method EHS announces new Anatomy and Physiology curriculum A fter a lengthy and deliberative process, the Everett High School (EHS) Science Department has selected a new Anatomy and Physiology curriculum resource for the 20242025 school year. Hoehn and Marieb’s “Human Anatomy & Physiology” (12th Edition) was selected by a Vetting and Selecting Team that met biweekly beginning in November of 2023 to make the most informed decision possible. According to EHS Science Department Chair Ryan Rowlinson, the work began with the creation of a mission and vision statement that aligns with district priorities and the values of the EHS community. The team then gathered and analyzed teacher and student feedback to help guide their work. Beginning in March, the team carefully reviewed the options to identify a curriculum that incorporates engaging and meaningful laboratory investigations that promote student-centered learning. Hoehn and Marieb’s “Human Anatomy & Physiology” offers standards-based units and lessons that engage students in real-world human body case studies and scenarios. It also includes a variety of integrated tools to support EHS’s diverse learner population. With the curriculum selected, the EHS Science Department is beginning the work of internalizing, adapting and implementing the curriculum for the start of the upcoming school year. ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ June 24–29, 2024 Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room and Zoom, Monday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m. (18+). We will read Pip Williams’ “The Dictionary of Lost Words.” Motherless Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, where her father and a team of lexicographers collect words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. Esme realizes that words and meanings relating to women’s and common folks’ experiences often go unrecorded. Call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@ noblenet.org, for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Pin Your Pride On! Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, June 25, at 3 p.m. Share your Pride this month by making a Pride pin! From pronouns to Pride flags, choose one of our premade button templates or create your own. All are welcome to participate! Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Come chitchat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Resume Writing: Parlin Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Parlin Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session – Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your first email. Sign up for a 30-minute session – Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Murder/Mystery Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, June 27, at 12 p.m. In Julie Clark’s “The Lies I Tell,” Meg Williams or Maggie Littleton or Melody Wilde, is a con artist who erases herself to become whoever you need her to be: a college student, a life coach, a real estate agent. Nothing about her is real. She tells you exactly what you need to hear, and by the time she’s done, you’ve likely lost everything. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Libraries. Thursday Night Movie: Pride Edition: Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Close out your Pride Month celebrations with a screening of “Love, Simon” (PG-13) with your friends. Dungeons & Dragons at the Library: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m. Ready for the adventure of the summer? Whether you’re new to D&D or a roleplaying pro, join our campaign and embark on epic quests with other adventurers. Space is limited to five players per session. You do not need to attend the previous session to play! Character sheets will be provided. Registration is required; limited to ages 13 and up. Parlin Children’s Butterfl y Exhibit: Stop by the Children’s Room this month to observe our Butterfly Life Cycle Display behind the circulation desk. Observe our caterpillars’ metamorphosis as they form their chrysalises and hatch into butterfl ies right in our own Children’s Room. Release date to be determined. Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, June 24, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays 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 Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, June 26, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-fi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, June 26, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Crafternoon: Parlin Craft Room; join us for a fun, patriotic 4th of July craft on Thursday, June 27, at 3 p.m. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department. Book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Shute Library; Fridays by appointment only. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your fi rst email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only on Fridays. Please call the Shute Library to register for an appointment. EVERETT KIWANIS 38th ANNUAL FRANK E. WOODWARD GOLF TOURNAMENT!!! Supporting Scholarships for Everett High School Students Register online to play and to buy tee box signs at www.everettkiwanisgolf.com Date: July 26, 2024 Time: 7:00AM Registration – 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Location: Mount Hood Golf Course – 100 Slayton Rd. Melrose, MA Fee: $150.00 per golfer – includes 18-hole best ball scramble format, cart, greens fees, lunch, and prizes Please buy a tee box sign for $125.00 per hole Questions: Contact David LaRovere at david@larovere.com or 617-387-2700 Online registration gives option to be invoiced or pay online ׉ 7cassandra://_5RQ4OoAQstBjpbu5ST77E0A73RYA6wEDkVKImAQwuk*`̰ft|me^eft|me^d PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Bpt-2K4U-TklNqE_2wxS6kWW3pf6apcS9my5suZpneI fB`)׉ 7cassandra://nsBI_vpOPEyCrSXwo9eXK5VTAlOKcM42Q3N7ala-dmw͟`J׉ 7cassandra://OBabNF_JhNtBREyGL2h9BFb95ORcrQFJ1vllpmc5jKA(`̰ftme^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://4woEZDE4Y2nQwMVJL6BW9O3kSedLTEFaKdgPBiEg8qQ.z`)׉ 7cassandra://Tpv3nII2A0qgoZLGnu0eXrP1rmFTdSQF9tl3RxUMx5E͛`J׉ 7cassandra://TJDRIQHWGFb-DocE_ZAXIYR6pGtR-BWoYUlEPTgd3Tw,`̰ftme^נftme^X9ׁHhttps://www.jimmyfund.org/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E&Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Massachusetts is one of only Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 10-14. REVENGE PORN AND TEEN SEXTING (H 4744) House 155-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission— commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. two states that does not have a law about this crime. The measure makes it illegal to break this new law and establishes a sentence of up to 2.5 years in prison and/or a fi ne of up to $10,000; increases the upper limit of the fi ne for criminal harassment from $1,000 to $5,000; allows a victim to petition the court for a harassment prevention order against a person who has violated this statute; and extends the statute of limitations to pursue criminal charges for certain domestic violence off enses from six years to 15 years. The measure adds coercive control to the definition of abuse. Coercive control is a nonphysical form of abuse that includes a pattern of behavior intended to threaten, intimidate, harass, isolate, control, coerce or compel compliance of a family or household member in a manner that causes the targeted individual to fear physical harm or to have a reduced sense of physical safety or autonomy. Examples of coercive control include threatening to share explicit images, regulating or monitoring a family or household member’s communications and access to services, and isolating a family or household member from friends or relatives. Another provision changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors, can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and are required to register with the Sex Off ender ANNOUNCEMENT Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. “The House has heard the urgent call of survivors to enhance protections and ensure that our laws keep up with technology,” said Rep. Mike Day (D-Stoneham), House chair of the Judiciary Committee and lead House sponsor of the measure. “But the House does not just listen, we act.” “After so many years of hard work, we are fi nally at a stage where we can bring closure to those who continue to suff er the consequences, and live under the threat of, revenge pornography and abusive control,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), lead Senate sponsor of the legislation. “We are sending a message that this kind of activity will not be tolerated in our commonwealth … Once this bill is signed into law, we will be able to rectify and prevent so many injustices across Massachusetts.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes PARENTING (H 4762) House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters say would ensure legal parentage equality by protecting LGBTQ+ families, and children born through surrogacy and assisted reproduction, in forming the legal bond of a parent-child relationship. Supporters said that parental rights and responsibilities are broad and include the ability to attend and make decisions during medical appointments, manage a child’s fi nances, participate in educational decisions and provide authorizations for a child’s travel. They noted that while Massachusetts legalized same-sex marriage 20 years ago, LGBTQ+ residents continue to face signifi - cant barriers in obtaining full legal recognition as a parent. “Today marks a major adREVERE AMERICAN LEGION POST #61 Is reopening soon! We are happy to announce that we have begun taking reservations for our function hall at 249 Broadway, Revere for events after May 20, 2024 For information, please call 781-284-9511 Leave your name and telephone number. vancement in the reinforcement of equal rights for LGBTQ+ families in the commonwealth, assuring that children born through assisted reproduction and surrogacy have a clear route to establish their legal parentage,” said Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton), a lead sponsor of the bill. “A child’s relationship to their parents is core to their overall stability and well-being, and it is from that relationship that so many rights and responsibilities fl ow.” “The [bill] is a critical piece of legislation for so many families in the commonwealth, particularly LGBTQ+ families,” said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury), a lead sponsor of the bill. “By updating the commonwealth’s parentage laws, we will provide clarity, security and equality in the matters of parentage, refl ecting the evolving realities and complexities of assisted reproduction, surrogacy and LGBTQ+ parenthood that has to date left many families vulnerable.” “What we are doing today is giving a tune up to our statutory structure to refl ect the modern and contemporary ways that people become parents whether they are straight or gay,” said Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown). “This is a bill that is good for everyone in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes OPIOIDS (H 4743) House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that supporters say will cover the licensure of recovery coaches who help people with substance use, make opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible, protect harm reduction providers and remove barriers that new mothers in recovery face at the time they give birth. Provisions include establishing recovery coach licensing and oversight within the Department of Public Health; and requiring that all health care plans cover recovery coach services and opioid overdose reversal drugs, such as Naloxone, without cost-sharing or prior authorization. The bill protects public health or harm reduction organizations and their agents who provide drug-checking services, such as needle exchange programs, to reduce the risk of accidental overdose, from civil liability or professional disciplinary action and from being criminally charged or prosecuted for possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of controlled substances. Another provision removes “physical dependence upon an addictive drug at birth” from the conditions necessitating a child abuse and neglect report, essentially exempting pregnant people taking medications prescribed by their doctor from automatic investigation by the Department of Children and Families. “The bill passed today builds on the commitment of the House to support individuals and communities across the commonwealth who are dealing with the eff ects of the opioid crisis,” said Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston), House chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. “This legislation builds on our historical commitment to reducing stigma and providing comprehensive support for individuals in recovery,” said Rep. Jim O’Day (D-West Boylston), lead sponsor of the bill. “By embracing harm reduction strategies, patient education and compassionate care, we are advancing public health and offering renewed hope to those aff ected by substance use disorders. Together, we are forging a path towards a healthier, more supportive future for all.” “As families across Massachusetts know all too well, the impact of opioid addiction can be utterly devastating for the individual and for their loved ones, which is why a continued focus on combating substance use is a critical responsibility that we have as elected offi cials,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes VETERANS BENEFITS (S 2817) Senate 38-0, approved a package designed to benefi t veterans in the Bay State by broadening the defi nition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefi ts for which they are eligible and modernizing the services on which they rely. Provisions include requiring a public school district to provide support services to a military-connected student when a parent or guardian is called to active duty; allowing Gold Star Family spouses to remarry without the penalty of losing their annuity benefi t; increasing from $2,000 to $2,500 the amount of a tax credit for each qualifi ed veteran hired by an employer; eliminating the fee for specialty license plates for veterans; increasing local fl exibility for veterans property tax exemptions; and allowing municipalities to increase the property tax obligation of a veteran in exchange for volunteer services; Other provisions include modernizing statute language for inclusivity and standardization to ensure gender- neutral and inclusive language while removing antiquated references; allowing veterans to be reimbursed for visits to outpatient behavioral health providers; providing consistent care to veterans by codifying medical assistance benefi ts; and creating a working group to study BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://OBabNF_JhNtBREyGL2h9BFb95ORcrQFJ1vllpmc5jKA(`̰ft|me^f׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARY Grace (Russo) Valeri O f Ev - erett . P assed away at Lahey Clinic on Sunday June 16. Beloved wife of the late Agostino “Tino” Valeri. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Marion Valeri from Middleton, Stephen and his wife Joanne Valeri from Mansfi eld and the late Agostino “Tino” and his wife Theresa Valeri from Saugus. Cherished Grandmother of Amanda (Valeri) and her husband Christopher Copson, Andrew and his wife Kathleen Valeri, Alicia (Valeri) and her husband Brandon Green, Richard Jr. and his wife Felicia Valeri, Gina (Valeri) and her husband Nicholas Chiocco & Stephen Valeri Jr. Great-grandmother of Talia Green, Ava Copson, Aria Valeri & Charlotte Valeri and baby Chiocco on the way. Sister of Carol Jackson, Edward and his wife Marilyn Russo and Frank Tassone and his late wife Marie, and the late Anthony & Carol Russo. Daughter of the late Josphine (Elibero) and Pino Russo. Grace is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends. Grace was a life-long resident of Everett and retired from the Everett Cooperative bank as a customer service representative. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett on Monday, June 24 at 10:00 am. A Funeral Mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Church 489 Broadway, Everett at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Complimentary valet parking Sunday at the Main Street entrance. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in her name to the Jimmy fund https://www.jimmyfund.org/ Joseph “Joe” W. Scully, Jr. Nursing Center in Danvers on Friday, June 14, 2024, Flag Day, after a brief illness. He was 86 years old. Born in Everett, Joe was a lifelong resident. He worked for the United States Postal Service and a mail facilitator for over 40 years. He was the dear son of the late Mary (Haepers) and Joseph W. Scully, Sr.; the beloved husband of Judith A. (Murphy) Scully; the dear and devoted father of Susan Petroni and her husband, Rich of Framingham, Linda Donahue and her husband, Joe of Avon and Mary Scully and her fi ance’, Dave Scioletti, of Everett; the loving grandfather of Jillian Neault, Allison Neault and Isabella Petroni. Private services will be held at the convenience of O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest in the Brentwood Rehabilitation and the family. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Joe’s memory to the Everett Council on Aging, 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149 would be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home. Mario Delloiacono Jr. O f Peabody, formerly of Everett. Affectionately known as Skippy and Doo Wop Mario. Entered eternal rest on Sunday June 16,2024 after a courageous battle with cancer under the care of Sawtelle Hospice at his home in Peabody surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Mario Delloiacono Sr & Johanna Delloiacono & the brother of the late William “Billy I” Delloiacono. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Audrey Katherine Hussey Delloiacono with whom he shared 57 years of marriage and 62 years together, his fi ve children Mario Delloiacono III & his wife Lori Delloiacono of Billerica, Marie Delloiacono & Stacy Balakovich of Peabody, Michael Delloiacono and his wife Cindy Delloiacono of Templeton, William Delloiacono and his companion Chrissy Allouise of Gardner and Joanne Delloiacono Brouder & her husband Ronald Brodeur of Medway,his 4 grandchildren RJ Brouder, Haley Brodeur, Danielle Delloiacono and the apple of his eye Crystal Delloiacono and her loving companion Thomas Craciun. He is also OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 20 ׉ 7cassandra://TJDRIQHWGFb-DocE_ZAXIYR6pGtR-BWoYUlEPTgd3Tw,`̰ft|me^gft|me^f PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://yKXImarGhF7OghZHTTe0ZvJTa-EpxPnB7nmeF3jYx_M `)׉ 7cassandra://rJGHzW_XF2FGw4of5luzpvCL1MPi4kaG3IkG_On-054͜Z`J׉ 7cassandra://q8kFt4bhs1JfD8090d4O__4M9kyGOE0O9AtmmEwqpoc'l`̰ftme^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://wwqxS2YdQChaTtKkl3IXHBw6pTiUPOdMy1LJE9KmvlY `)׉ 7cassandra://Vr08-tOBZ73D5U5a0mWKIj54VV3wvKWHsXFY9Lj1VLE͡!`J׉ 7cassandra://l4Of2PIjekTFBV6add4IxRzMurJgcKeZ-PP70IHUhQY+`̰ftme^נftme^ X9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנftme^ 1e 9ׁHhttp://increase.htׁ ׁ Јנftme^ ׁ`9ׁHhttp://SSA.gov/benׁ ׁ Јנftme^Ł?9ׁHhttp://ssa.gov/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E(Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 and make recommendations on the use of psychedelics as an alternative therapy for mental health treatments for veterans. “Very few are brave enough to raise their hand and pledge to defend our nation and the values that we hold dear, no matter the cost,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. ”It is on us - as a commonwealth - to always remember, recognize and honor that sacrifice however we can.” “As a commander in the United States Naval Reserves and an Iraq War veteran, it is my great privilege to serve in a body that commits itself time and time again to honoring our nation’s armed service members,” said Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston), vice chair of the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. “This legislation passed by the Senate maintains our state’s promise to our service members and their families that they will be honored as they have done for us.” “We don’t rest on our laurels in Massachusetts,” said Sen. John Cronin (D-Fitchburg). “This bill modernizes our laws to ensure that the commonwealth remains second to none delivering veterans services and ensures our vets have the support needed to repatriate into our communities.” The House has approved a different version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will work to hammer out a compromise version. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes MERCHANT MARINE DAY (S 2817) Senate 38-0. approved an amendment designating June 12 as United States Merchant Marine Day in recognition of the establishment of the United States Merchant Marine on June 12, 1775. The amendment was approved last week on June 13 and if eventually approved again by both branches, will not take effect until June 12, 2025. “I co-sponsored this amendment because it rightfully acknowledges the Merchant Marines, who deserve equal recognition among other branches of service,” said Sen. Mike Brady (D-Brockton). “It honors those who have served our country with distinction, affirming their importance.” “I was honored to co-sponsor and vote for [this amendment] said Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “This amendment would recognize the service of Merchant Marines by installing their flag at veteran cemeteries and the Statehouse as well as creating a Massachusetts Merchant Mariner Medal. I was proud to see the Senate pass the amendment with unanimous support.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H 4751) – The House and Senate approved a measure designating August 10 and August 11 as a sales tax holiday weekend for the Bay State, allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. State law currently calls for a 2-day sales tax holiday every year. This bill simply sets the specific dates. “I was happy to sponsor the legislation establishing this year’s sales tax holiday,” said Rep. Jerry Parisella (D-Beverly). “This bill emphasizes the Legislature’s commitment to supporting local jobs and businesses. Consumers have faced higher prices for goods due to inflation, so this tax-free weekend is a great opportunity to provide individuals, families and businesses across the commonwealth with some relief.” “The sales tax holiday provides significant relief to families during a time of year where their checkbooks are already stretched from the purchase of back-to-school supplies and other family expenses,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth). “It’s also a vital tool in bolstering our economy, especially for our cherished small businesses, who often operate on thin margins.” “The sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for residents to get out and support the local businesses in their community and get some shopping done during a time of year when people are gearing up for the fall,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I’m glad we worked together in the Legislature to get this done for residents again this year. “Each year, the Legislature’s temporary suspension of the sales tax aims to boost revenue for small businesses and enhance affordability for consumers,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). REQUIRE ALARMS IN RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS HOT TUBS AND SPAS (H 2389) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require alarms in all existing, newly-renovated and newly-constructed residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The measure would impose a fine of between $100 and $500 on violators. “I sponsored this legislation in order to bring a higher level of safety to the commonwealth regarding swimming pools,” said sponsor Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield). “The installation of a swimming pool alarm is a simple measure that can save a person’s life. An alarm, when activated, detects when someone enters the pool so that no person is unnoticed whether they are an adult or child.” DON’T MISS THIS EVENT: WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE NEWS INDUSTRY - As the news industry rapidly evolves and struggles with financial challenges, the local media ecosystem continues to adapt. Join MASSterList and the State House News Service for a two-part program that will explore the insights of some of Boston’s leading journalists and media figures about what they do, how the landscape is changing and what the future holds for the news industry. The event is at the MCLE Boston (Downtown Crossing), June 25, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Get tickets at: https://massterlist.com/ media-2024/ DISABILITY PENSION FOR POLICE OFFICERS (H 2536) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would provide a 100 percent regular compensation pension benefit for police officers who have suffered a Violent Act Injury -defined as “a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, including a firearm, knife, automobile, explosive device or other dangerous weapon.” “When a police officer is involved in an incident where they have been shot, stabbed or beaten so violently that they are no longer able to work, they should not have to suffer financial devastation as well,” said sponsor Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “Their life has already been altered by their physical disability. They should not suffer a financial penalty for stepping up and protecting the communities they serve, nor should their family. These violent crimes are thankfully few and far between, however when an officer is injured serving and protecting so severely that they can no longer work and provide for their family, they should be covered, one hundred percent.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “It is always a joy to celebrate National Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Statehouse to honor the remarkable women who have served in our armed forces. We recognize the immense contributions and sacrifices they have made, and their ongoing service to our community, state and country.” --- Gov. Maura Healey. “It is such an exciting time of the year for everyone to get outdoors and head out to waterways to have fun and cool off. The last thing anyone wants to have to think about, is if it’s safe to go in the water.” ---EPA Regional Administrator David Cash awarding a $254,000 federal grant to Massachusetts to help coastal communities protect the health of beachgoers. “Maximizing the use of this technology to bolster the Department of Correction’s range of rehabilitative programming will further help to prepare individuals for their next step toward successful reentry. I commend the [department] for their continued efforts to identify innovative ways to offer continuous programming that improves lives and meaningfully impacts recidivism.” ---Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy announcing the successful implementation of an innovative tablet program that equips incarcerated individuals with personalized electronic devices for access to a wide range of online courses to accelerate education, job skill training and self-improvement programs. “Massachusetts is one of the only states that disenfranchises voters in an effort to compel residents to fill out the annual municipal census. There are more efficient ways to keep our voter rolls up to date which many other states use without issues. If the Legislature wants to make our democracy more accessible in Massachusetts, they must send this reform to the governor’s desk.” ---The group Common Cause urging repeal of a current law that if a voter does not respond to the annual municipal census, they are penalized by being placed on the inactive voter list. Inactive voters must provide proof of residency and fill out an affidavit form to restore their standing and to cast a ballot that counts. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Sena er 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 immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week June 10-14, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 26 minutes and the Senate met for a total of five hours and 41 minutes. Mon. June 10 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. Tues. June 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. June 12 House 11:02 a.m. to3:12 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. June 13 House 11:02 a.m. to6:04 p.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to4:33 p.m. Fri.June 14 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. ׉ 7cassandra://q8kFt4bhs1JfD8090d4O__4M9kyGOE0O9AtmmEwqpoc'l`̰ft|me^h׉E"THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 19 Fans salute Celtics, Banner 18 at championship parade today new England native, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla uses his religious values to lead team to the nBA title By Joe McConnell A fter a five-year drought between championship parades, Boston’s iconic duck boats are being rolled out today (June 21) to escort the Boston Celtics around the city for Boston sports fans to cheer them on once again after they secured Banner 18 Monday night, June 17, at the TD Garden. They ended up defeating the Dallas Mavericks going away, 106-88 to win the 2024 NBA Finals four games to one. Led by Jaylen Brown, the NBA Finals MVP, and Jason Tatum, the Celtics have jumped over the Los Angeles Lakers, their longtime rivals, in championship banners, 1817 after the Game 5 win over fi fth-seeded Dallas, the western conference champs. There’s also a local element to this championship story that makes it more compelling in the eyes of the partisan Boston fan. Second-year Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was born in Johnston, R.I. on June 30, 1988. He attended Bishop Hendricken High School, an institution noted for its excellence in sports for decades in the Ocean State. Mazzulla was an integral player on three of its state championship boys basketball teams, including hitting a last-second shot to secure the third title in his senior campaign. Mazzulla went on to play for the West Virginia Mountaineers, where as a freshman in 2007, he helped the team win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). The Mountaineers made the NCAA Tournament in 2008, and were able to upset Duke in a second-round game. Mazzulla was credited with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to help lead his teammates past the Blue Devils. He then suff ered a shoulder injury the following year. But as a redshirt junior, Mazzulla led the Mountaineers to the 2010 NCAA Final Four as one of the team’s captains. However, they lost to eventual champion Duke in a semifi nal game. Prior to that contest in the Elite 8 game against Kentucky, Mazzulla scored a thencareer-high 17 points to help his teammates pull off the upset. As a senior, Mazzulla avSay nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Can You Stop and Restart Social Security Benefi ts? Dear Savvy Senior, Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefi ts and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so don’t need the money from Social Security right now. If possible, I would like to suspend my benefi ts and restart them at age 70. Do-over Dan Dear Dan, Yes, there are actually two diff erent strategies that allow Social Security benefi - ciaries to undo their claiming decision. But to be eligible, there are certain conditions you’ll have to meet. Here’s what you should know. Withdrawal Benefi ts If you are in your fi rst year While doing his postgame media obligations Monday night following the victory over Dallas that clinched the organization’s 18th head coach Joe Mazzullo proudly proclaims his love for God on his shirt, a sentiment that he has also passed along to his team. (Courtesy photo) eraged 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Throughout his collegiate career, he had 700 points and 340 assists. Mazzulla started his coaching career at Glenville State as an assistant in 2011. Two years later, he became an assistant at Fairmont State, before becoming an assistant for the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics G League team during the 2016-17 season. He returned to Fairmont State to become its head coach in 2017, before returning to the Celtics organization in 2019 as one of the NBA’s team’s assistant coaches. He was promoted to head coach for the 2022-23 season, taking over for Ime Udoka. One year later, he guided the team to the organization’s 18th championship, the youngest coach ever to win an NBA title in the history of the league, beating out former Celtics player-coach and legendary Hall of Famer Bill Russell by months. But what struck many fans throughout this year’s playoff run was Mazzulla’s references to his faith in God during postgame press conferences. After the Celtics won the championship on Monday night, he was seen wearing a shirt with the words “BUT FIRST…LET ME THANK GOD” on it. As a devout Roman Catholic, he’d recite the rosary hours before home games, while walking around the fabled parquet court at the TD Garden with rosary beads his wife, Camai Roberson Mazzulla, made for him out of remnants from the original Celtics fl oor. His players to a man bought into his ideals, often citing God during their postgame media obligations after Monday’s game. Mazzulla uses his religious values to establish in some cases his coaching strategy. His message is simple: Great leadership is centered around humility and selfl essness, and he believes his players refl ect that philosophy. He recently said: “You see it right in front of your face, and you see a group of guys doing it, and it doesn’t get the appreciation and the recognition that it deserves.” In this day and age, where many shy away from publicly professing their religious beliefs, Joe Mazzullo is not afraid to follow the word of God. Through his lifestyle, he has become a championship coach in the long and storied history of the Boston Celtics. But he has also proven that he’s more importantly a winner off the court. championship, Boston Celtics second-year of collecting retirement benefi ts, you can apply to Social Security for a “withdrawal of benefi ts.” Social Security will let you withdraw your original application for retirement benefits, but it must be within 12 months of the date you fi rst claimed your benefi ts. If you opt for a withdrawal, Social Security will treat it as if you never applied for benefi ts in the fi rst place. But there’s a catch. You’ll have to repay every dollar you’ve received, including those of any family members who have been collecting benefi ts on your earnings record, such as a spouse or minor child, along with any money that was withheld from your Social Security payments – for example, to pay your Medicare premiums. You can only withdraw your application for Social Security benefi ts once, but you can apply for benefits again later when the monthly amount would be larger. To withdrawal your benefi ts, fi ll out Social Security form SSA-521 (see ssa.gov/ forms/ssa-521.pdf) and send the completed form to your local Social Security offi ce. If you change your mind, you have 60 days from the date Social Security approves your withdrawal to cancel the request. Suspend Benefi ts If, however, you miss the 12-month window, or if repaying your Social Security benefi ts is not fi nancially feasible, there is another doover option, but you’ll need to be full retirement age or older to be eligible. Full retirement age is 66 and 6 months for those born in 1957, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. You can fi nd your full retirement age at SSA.gov/benefi ts/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html. At that point, you can “suspend” your Social Security benefi t and the good news is you don’t have to repay anything. But the bad news is your monthly Social Security benefi ts stop and so do those of any dependent family members (except a divorced spouse). During the suspension, you will also accrue delayed retirement credits, which will increase your monthly retirement benefi t by two-thirds of 1 percent for each suspended month (or 8 percent for each suspended year) up until age 70. Suspended benefi ts would automatically resume at 70, or you could choose to resume Social Security benefi ts earlier, but you’d only receive delayed retirement credits for the period when benefi ts were suspended. You can request a Social Security suspension over the phone (800-722-1213), in writing or in person at your local Social Security offi ce. The suspension would begin the month after you make the request. Also note that if you’re enrolled in Medicare, there’s another consequence of withdrawing or suspending your benefi ts. Normally, Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70 per month in 2024 for most benefi ciaries) are deducted directly from monthly Social Security payments. If you withdrawal or suspend your benefits and you’re enrolled in Medicare Part B, you’ll start receiving a quarterly bill from Medicare. You’ll have the option of paying electronically or by mail. Or you can sign up for Medicare’s Easy Pay, which automatically deducts your premium payments from your savings or checking account each month. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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The premises to be sold are more particularly described as follows: The following premises in Central Court Condominium, Middlesex County, in Everett, created by Master Deed dated July 6, 1987, recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 18305, Page 49, as amended of record, being Unit Number 1-18in Building 1, Phase IV, together with an undivided .979% interest appertaining to said Unit in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium, and subject to and with the benefit of the provisions of said Master Deed hereabove referred to. The Post Office address of the Property is: 12 Woodland Street, Unit 1-18, Everett, MA 02149. For Grantor’s title see deed to Majid Shaikn dated January 17, 2012 and recorded with the Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds in Book 58308, Page 171. In the event of a typographical error or omission contained in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said Unit Deed shall control. TERMS OF SALE: 1. A non-refundable deposit payable in cash, certified or bank check in the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars for the unit shall be payable at the Auction. 2. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days of the auction. 3. An Auctioneer’s Release Deed will be issued to the purchaser, upon payment of the balance of the purchase price, within thirty (30) days of auction. The Deed shall convey the premises subject to, and with the benefit of, all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record senior to the lien, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. 4. Additionally, and not by way of limitation, the sale shall be subject to and with the benefit of any and all tenants, tenancies, and occupants, if any. 5. No representation is or shall be made as to any amount of taxes due and outstanding. 6. The successful bidder shall pay the future condominium common charges commencing with the date of the auction. 7. No representation is or shall be made as to any other mortgages, liens, or encumbrances of record. 8. No representation is or shall be made as to the condition of the Premises or the Condominium. The Premises shall be sold “as is”. 9. Other items, if any, shall be announced at the sale. 10. The sale is subject to and in accordance with the Judgment and Order, a copy of which may be obtained from the seller’s counsel, Attorney Pamela M. Jonah, Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, PC, 45 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 107, Braintree, MA 02184, (781) 843-5000. CENTRAL COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., For the Trustees, By its Attorneys MARCUS, ERRICO, EMMER & BROOKS, PC __________________________________ Pamela M. Jonah, Esq. BBO#567289 45 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 107 Braintree, MA 02184 (781) 843-5000 June 14, 21, 28, 2024 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society W e did it! Melrose Arts & Crafts Society finished up a successful year and celebrated at the President’s Luncheon on May 20, 2024. Pearl Street Station in Malden was the venue. They gave us a delectable buffet consisting of crusty rolls and butter, a huge Italian salad, ziti and sauce, rice pilaf, barbecue chicken and scrumptious marinated steak tips. There was a sweet table for dessert, provided by outgoing President Georgette Petraglia. Georgette welcomed incoming President Linda Camberlain. There was lots of conversation about summer plans and future events that members were going to attend. A great time was had by all! OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 17 survived by his five nieces and nephews, Mark, Jody, Kim, Billy and Rachel. Mario was a longtime employee of the City of Everett until his retirement in 2003. He worked as a part time security guard for Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett until 2018 which he will always be remembered for rescuing Chief the stolen dog from Chelsea. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 97 in Everett, where he could be found on Saturday nights bartending and providing endless hours Georgette Petraglia (left) and Linda Camberlain. (Courtesy photo) of Doo Wop entertainment. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 am. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral home at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Complimentary valet parking Friday at the Main Street entrance. 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Inside, you'll find brand-new features throughout, including a kitchen equipped with all-new appliances and stunning new floors in every room. It’s a fresh and modern space, ready for you to personalize and enjoy. Please note, there is no washer/dryer or parking included with the unit. Additionally, to maintain cleanliness and comfort for all residents, smoking and pets are not permitted. This apartment offers a stylish and updated living environment in a convenient location. Gloucester, MA 01930 | $2,700 per month 2 beds | 1 bath | 1,194 SqFt | - parking spaces Welcome to your beautiful new home! This gorgeous year-round rental apartment boasts gleaming hardwood floors, elegant high ceilings, and abundant natural light. Well-maintained and exuding warmth and comfort, it includes convenient washerdryer hookups. A credit score of 680 or higher and references are required to maintain our standards. Enjoy a pet-free and smoke-free environment, fostering a clean and tranquil atmosphere for all. Experience the perfect blend of convenience and elegance in this stunning apartment. Salem, MA 01970 | Monthly Rent: $3,500 3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,887 SqFt | 2 parking spaces Explore the comfort and spaciousness of this newer townhouse featuring 4 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area is ideal for modern living and entertaining, with granite countertops, an island, and recessed lighting. Enjoy the cozy fireplace and central air conditioning in the living room, along with the convenience of included appliances like a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Double sliding doors from the dining room open to a balcony offering beautiful views of trees and the backyard. Sizzling summer days. A red-hot housing market. Play it cool and contact us today for a complimentary home market analysis. Joe Duggan, Broker/Owner Ronnie Puzon, Broker/Owner Lisa Smallwood Lori Johnson Dragana Vrankic Pat Torcivia Diane Horrigan Lucia Ponte Michelle Luong NEW LISTING Dale Brousseau Annemarie Torcivia Michael Foulds 3 Felton Street, Peabody, MA | List price: $899,900 SF Ranch with 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 4,342 sq. feet. Tenzing Rapgyal Joe Scibelli 781.231.9800 Justin Dedominicis Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 11:30-1:30 Contact Dale Brousseau for details TRINITY REAL ESTATE | 321 MAIN STREET| SAUGUS, MA| VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 617.957.2728 ׉ 7cassandra://4szSRl-ApfuuBj7ErFU-fauFYi1y1ZYbmHT3OWa7kJQ+`̰ft|me^mft|me^l PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://JDVj-y1RcYV8hWo4mxg9h8BswRJcNjAcKMZ0aiQLa-s{`)׉ 7cassandra://Fwo9Lya1EVakyVH_JsI3Ua9DHvoFrLZNkpPbi79Q_as͌B`J׉ 7cassandra://ovEgIEOiPcN_dnb6ucQ9xxXCVydIVnGbOznhhk3VOIA+`̰ftme^׉ErPage 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! THIS IMPECCABLY KEPT 2-FAMILY HOME INCLUDES AN OWNERS UNIT WITH TWO FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE FEATURING TWO BEDROOMS, CENTRAL AC, AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES, NEW CARPET, FRESH PAINT AND A LARGE FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM. THE 1ST FLOOR UNIT FEATURES 1 BEDROOM, KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE COUNTERS, LIVING ROOM AND A FULL BATH. SEPARATE UTILITIES. GAS HEATING SYSTEMS AND GAS WATER HEATERS. VINYL SIDING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. 2 YEAR OLD ROOF. FENCED IN YARD AND DOUBLE DRIVEWAY WHICH CAN FIT 6 CARS OR MORE. 2ND FLOOR UNIT IS VACANT. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER, BELMONTE SCHOOL AND THE RAIL TRAIL. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTHSHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $759,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH RANCH WITH GARAGE UNDERNEATH ON A NICE SIDE STREET. NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE RIGHT IN. SAUGUS $539,000 CALL JOHN FOR MORE DETAILS 617-285-7117 BUILDABLE LOT FOR SALE FOR SALE- BEAUTIFUL SUN FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 2 & 1/2 BATHS, OPEN CONCEPT DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM, SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM AND A BONUS ROOM. THE OUTSIDE HAS AN OVERSIZED DECK GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. TOPSFIELD $849,900 CALL JULIEANNE 781-953-7870 FOR SALE FOR SALE- VERY DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD, OVERSIZED SPLIT ENTRY ON A LEVEL SIZABLE LOT. 4+ BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 2800+ SQFT. ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT. CUSTOM BUILT BY ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED FOR. SAUGUS $925,000 CALL DANIELLE FOR DETAILS 978-987-9535 • SAUGUS $175,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? ERIN ROSEN 781-223-0289 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 89,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 • WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES. OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS PRICES START AT $229,000 FOR 2 BEDROOM • PHASE 2 OF SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. DANVERS PRICES STARTING AT $200,000 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 COMING SOON COMING SOON- LARGE STATELY COLONIAL WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND PERIOD DETAIL THROUGH -OUT. LARGE ROOMS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. THREE BEDROOMS AND 1.5 BATHROOMS. NICE SCREENED 3 SEASONED ROOMED TO ENJOY WARM SUMMER EVENINGS. POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION IN ATTIC. SAUGUS CALL DEBBIE FOR MORE DETAILS 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON- 6 BEDROOM, 2 BATH COLONIAL RICH IN PERIOD DETAIL WITH GORGEOUS WOODWORK AND STAIRCASE. LARGE ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. SO MUCH POTENTIAL IN THIS 3000+ SQFT HOME. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT- PRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1 AND DOWNTOWN. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 ׉ 7cassandra://ovEgIEOiPcN_dnb6ucQ9xxXCVydIVnGbOznhhk3VOIA+`̰ft|me^n׈Eft|me^oft|me^n P,Everett Advocate 06/21/2024Everett Advocate 06/21/2024ftz}\wL