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State Representative Jessica Giannino said she is heartbroken by the tragic passing of the patriarch of the Serino family, calling him, “a true pillar of the Revere community.” “Richie wasn’t just a proud Marine, or a veteran Revere police offi cer, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to so many,” Giannino said. “Our families Richard Serino, Sr. served for 34 years in the Revere Police Dept. go back generations, and that deep connection makes this loss feel all the more personal.” Serino served the police department for 34 years from 1979 to 2013. To the Serino family, especially his wife, Trudy, the kids, the grandkids and her dear friend Ricky, Giannino’s heart is with them during this immensely diffi cult time. “I’m also keeping in my thoughts and prayers the Revere firefighters, police, and fi rst responders who answered the call yesterday,” Giannino said. “Responding to an emergency involving one of their own takes incredible strength.” She watched the first responders in action, adding that it was a solemn reminder of the courage and compassion they bring to every call. Giannino awarded Serino a citation at the State House just last week. “I’m deeply grateful for their bravery and unwavering service, especially in moments like these,” Giannino said. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky called Serino “a great guy.” “I knew him for every SERINO | SEE Page 2 The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back July 25–27! T he Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back July 25 — 27, 2025, and this year we are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! This renowned annual event transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an awe-inspiring boardwalk and openair festival. This festival gathers world-class sand sculptors who showcase their incredible talents to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Drawing diverse audiences and families from all over the world, the festival is a vibrant celebration of artistry, culture and community. Beyond the sand sculptures, the event features over 75 food vendors, food trucks and exhibitors, interactive activities, amusement rides, fi reworks and a vibrant atmosphere, creating a memorable experience for attendees of all ages. As a beloved tradition, the festival serves as a testament to the power of creativity and collaboration, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the arts along the picturesque coastline of Revere Beach. For more information or to book event space, go to https:// eventhub.net/events/2025Revere-Beach-InternationalSand-Sculpting-Festival_6303 To donate, go to https:// giving.classy.org/campaign/696737/donate. Your generous donation ensures we can continue off ering this unforgettable experience for years to come! 781-286-8500 Friday, June 20, 2025 Health care, transportation costs drive School Committee’s $159.4M FY26 budget Advocate Staff Report T he School Committee voted to fi nalize and approve the $159.4 million budget for FY2025-26 at their meeting this week. The committee has been working for weeks to try and close a multimillion-dollar budget gap. Ultimately, the committee was forced to dig into the district’s $10 million reserve account for $1.7 million to balance the budget. Prior to the vote, Revere Public Schools Supt. Dianne Kelly said several of the proposed cuts under consideration were scrapped. The school department will retain its civics coach, an adaptive elementary physical education instructor and four health aides. Cuts in overtime for the fi - nancial offi ce, the studentteacher program and summer programs for new students were among the cuts made to keep the budget in the black. The committee also voted to eliminate busing for high school students and middle schoolers who live less than two miles from their school. “We knew it would be a difficult budget session coming in,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe, chair of the School Committee. “The big killers for us were health care and transportation costs,” said Keefe, adding that those costs were spiraling out of control. Keefe said residents had sent many emails and made many phone calls to offi cials about the budget but there was no fi nger pointing, just advocacy. The school budget needed to be voted on in series or pieces, and Ways and Means Subcommittee Chair John Kingston read out a list of amounts, which the committee unanimously approved. Among the big-ticket items were $86.1 million for instructional services, $3.6 million for administration, $14.1 million for student services and $9.9 million for plant operation and maintenance. Keefe said the committee intends to work throughout the upcoming year to keep the budget in balance. ׉ 7cassandra://6Jj55hdIr1rDnoyRDhlIO9ZSMrKApUxNPeKzDf-xtgk6\`hTU_FYzhTU_FYy rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://6hzhr0CUwLha1phVNSimCEUSDIFkN_Pa71j4etXIwMs`'p׉ 7cassandra://Tw0Bd9TtxvevQ0dMlQZoq4WuqXjx_swxRGm4BJA7c_wͳ1`׉ 7cassandra://j_QQUpnUcHGb4VikS6Ck779kmKybpeE5UukInxK-BWE9$`hTU_FYטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://YACAQ2_1x6psU8JYu67IzBF9fhVcJtCg4tSTwKMa49E`'p׉ 7cassandra://c7-gxR0YVOj36bYRvEEHPuM7DH2kLSRD0PX8kKZrGBsͲ`׉ 7cassandra://W5kZ7gr0r3bAbXytUM-XCaknMK9y8aSovdIJqPjVhZs7`hTU_FYנhTU_FYZ9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ ЈנhTU_FY9ׁH mailto:lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 Retired Revere Police Offi cer Richard Serino, Sr. died after injuries sustained in a house fire on Tuesday late afternoon. (Courtesy photos, Jessica Giannino) Mid-grade Regular 2.89 3.35 3.47 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com Shown from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, son Richard Serino, Jr., the late Richard Serino, Sr., wife Trudy Serino, grandson Richard Serino III, daughter-in-law Gina Serino and State Rep. Jessica Giannino at the State House last week. SERINO | FROM Page 1 year he was on the force,” Novoselsky said. “He never said ‘no’ and was always willing to help.” Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna called Serino “a dedicated family man, who served his country and the city of Revere with pride and honor.” “It is a devastating loss to all who knew him,” McKenna said. Many who knew him posted on social media how they’ll miss his decorated house on holidays. His grandson, Ricky, posted that he’s never been prouder to be his grandson and he thanked emergency crews for their heroic eff orts in helping to save him and his house. In a statement released on Wednesday, Mayor Patrick Keefe said he “was saddened to learn of the fatal fi re at 661 Washington Street, and of the loss of …Serino. On behalf of the City of Revere, I extend my sincere condolences to the Serino family and loved ones during this unimaginable time of loss. “Richie Serino was a community staple, who took pride in his home and his family. He comes from a lineage of Reverians with a rich history in public service, and we are grateful for his, and his family’s, contributions to the betterment of our city.” Keefe added that they “will all miss driving by his legendary holiday decorations, of which he dedicated so much time and care.” The fi re is still under investigation by the Revere Fire Department. 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According to charging documents, Ortez was identifi ed as an 18th Street Gang associate who supplied fi rearms and controlled substances to gang members. On four diff erent occasions between April 3, 2025, and May 2, 2025, Ortez allegedly sold fi rearms and ammunition behind his Chelsea residence. It is alleged that Ortez sold a Glock 9mm caliber pistol; a Sturm and Ruger.22 caliber revolver; a Glock.40 caliber pistol; a Colt.380 caliber pistol; magazines; and over one hundred rounds of ammunition. It is further alleged that the serial numbers on both the Glock 9mm pistol and the Colt.380 MYSTIC RIVER | FROM Page 4 nity builders. Whether they are digging in the dirt alongside residents to plant trees, or offering time pro bono at meetings where neighbors are fi nding their voices, staff at Rosetta Languages are there for this watershed and our residents. The team at Rosetta Languages, led by Danyal Najmi, embodies the spirit of equity, access and environmental justice, and helped ensure that language is not a barrier to engagement, but a bridge toward deeper connection. “Through their partnership, more residents — especially those from communities who pistol had been defaced, and that the Glock 9mm pistol had been purchased only 20 days earlier from a licensed fi rearms dealer in New Hampshire. Ortez also allegedly sold suspected cocaine on two times during that same period. The charge of engaging in the business of dealing fi rearms without a license provides for a sentence of up to fi ve years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. The defendant is subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Boston Division; and Scott Riordan, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boston Field Division made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Falmouth, Lynn, have historically been excluded from environmental decision-making — have been able to fully participate in shaping the future of the watershed,” said MyRWA’s Senior Engagement Manager, Daria Santollani. “Rosetta hasn’t just translated words; they’ve helped translate power.” MyRWA’s work would not be possible without the commitment and hard work of its partners — from state and federal agencies to elected offi - cials and municipal staff to local residents and community leaders — who all strive to create change and make the Mystic River watershed a safe, clean and resilient place to live, work and play. Medford, Nantucket and Revere Police Departments; Massachusetts State Police; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Fraud Detection and National Security Unit; Massachusetts Department of Correction; and the Suff olk County and Middlesex County District Attorney’s Offices. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred M. Wyshak, III of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case. This case is also part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifi es, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https:// www.justice.gov/OCDETF. The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The Mystic River Watershed Association works to improve the lives of the more than 600,000 residents of Mystic River communities through its eff orts to protect and restore water quality, natural habitat and open space throughout the 76-square-mile watershed. The Mystic River watershed is comprised of 21 communities: Arlington, Belmont, Boston (Charlestown & East Boston), Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn. 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Lauren was beautiful inside and out. Lauren had a larger-thanlife personality, a heart of gold and an extremely generous spirit that she shared freely with all she loved! She will be sadly missed and remembered by her family and friends always and forever. She is the beloved daughter of Steven W. Cataldo and Joan M. (Malatesta) Cataldo of Newport, RI, formerly of Revere. She is the cherished sister of Lindsey Cataldo of Revere, & Steven J. Cataldo and wife Beth of North Andover. She is the adored aunt of Genevieve, Evelyn and Vivian Cataldo. She is the treasured granddaughter of Anthony Cataldo of Revere and his late wife Anna “Nina” (DeSimone) Cataldo and the late Richard J. Malatesta, Sr. and Marilyn A. (Morgan) Malatesta. Also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 16th in the Vertuccio Smith and Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. 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