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The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn;” expands the definition of abuse to include coercive control for the purposes of obtaining a restraining order; and extends the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence off enses from six years 781-286-8500 Friday, January 19, 2024 Students express frustration over lack of honors program Say college applications and scholarships are handicapped By Barbara Taormina A fter listening to a long line of students, parents and teachers who turned out for this week’s School Committee meeting to express their views during the public participation segment of the meeting, the committee voted to have the administration begin rebuilding an honors program at both the high school and middle school. Students told the committee their applications for colleges and scholarships were handicapped because they are being assessed exclusively on their transcripts and Revere transcripts do not include honors courses. Some students felt honors courses are an important step between college prep courses and advanced placement courses. Others told the committee they feel they are capable of more than what was asked of them in many classes. Parents expressed frustration that the honors program was HONOR | SEE Page 4 JESSICA GIANNINO State Representative to 15 years. “This legislation modernizJEFFREY ROSARIO TURCO State Representative ASSAULT | SEE Page 15 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational High School Varsity Swim Team hosts Senior Night Trial set to begin in 2019 murder of Malden man in Revere Nelio Barbosa, a native of Brazil and Malden business owner, was gunned down while driving on Rt. 1A in Revere By Steve Freker N elio Barbosa was only 18 when he came to the United States from Brazil in 2003. He was a hard worker who started various business ventures to enhance his new life in America. By the time he was in his late 20s, he began to enjoy some success in the auto detailing business, eventually opening and running his own shop, ProRad Tint, which was located at 520 Main St. in Malden. On a sunny Saturday in early August of 2019, Barbosa was driving north on North Shore Road/Rt. 1A in Revere, toward Lynn, close to the Wonderland MBTA Blue Line Station. According to authorities, the unthinkable happened next. Police investigators at the time said that a car pulled up alongside Barbosa’s vehicle and pumped multiple shots through the driver’s side window before speeding away. Hit several times, Barbosa slumped over the steering wheel, covered with blood, according to police reports. Police, fi re personnel and EMTs responded quickly to the scene that fateful day. Revere and Mass. State PoSENIOR MOMENT: Revere resident Ashley Rodriguez was accompanied by her parents, José Fuentes and Jenny Rodriguez. She plans to study nursing at either Emmanuel or Curry College. See photo highlights on page 14. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Nelio Barbosa, 34, of Malden, was killed in a fatal shooting on North Shore Road/Rt. 1A in Revere on August 6, 2019. Jury selection began in the murder trial of the alleged shooter, Carlos Lemon, 27, in Suff olk Superior Court in Boston. (Courtesy Photo) lice shut down both directions of Route 1A, causing one of the biggest traffic jams in Revere history, while they conducted their preliminary investigation. 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Although TIES is a private, religious school, the committee still must approve its operation and growth. Currently, TIES off ers kindergarten through grade two and has an enrollment of 14 students. Administrators plan to offer kindergarten through grade fi ve and expect enrollment to climb to about 60 students. TIES hopes to eventually expand to off er high school level courses. TIES curriculum and assessments are aligned with state standards, and daily schedules and school calendars mirror those of the Revere School District. Students also receive instruction in Arabic language taught by native Arabic speakers, the Qur’an and Arabic culture and traditions. TIES is supported by the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects, which states that its educational programs are meant to “resolve the dilemma Muslim parents were facing in providing their children with a strong academic background, yet protecting them from the public-school environment in which Muslim children might be exposed to influences seriously threatening their proper moral development.” Clock is ticking on new high school Brian Dakin, senior project Mid-grade Regular $3.98 87 87 Full Service $3.59 Order online at angelosoil.com manager for the new Revere High School, was at the School Committee meeting this week with a message – it’s time to decide. Dakin went through the pros and cons of two proposals: building on the existing site and building at Wonderland. Dakin stressed that Revere has stretched the planning and design process as far as it can go, and a decision needs to be made. 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This evening will feature Polymnia members and friends with musical selections chosen by the performers. Previous Cabaret shows have included songs from Broadway musicals, pop ballads, jazz standards, and more. Audiences will have two opportunities to enjoy Cabaret: the fi rst performance at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) or the second performance at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30). The Cabaret is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you there! To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St., Melrose) or call 617-633-5006. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about. Join Polymnia for their Annual Fundraising Cabaret! Chris 2024 Building Committee, the School Committee and the City Council by the end of this month. Dakin told committee members that every signifi cant delay in the planning process means an additional $25 million a year in construction costs. The committee agreed to schedule another January meeting to vote and stay on schedule. Special Education redesign A team from the Special Education Department was at the School Committee meeting this week to present their work redesigning the district’s Special Education program. Speakers explained that programs were being renamed to highlight supports and goals rather than disabilities. For example, the program for low cognitive students will now be known as Propel; the life skills program is now Ascend. Small group classes are being regrouped and relocated to offer students more consistency, opportunities and options. The long-term goals are more inclusion at Revere High and more high school graduates. The Redesign Team said their next step is meeting with administrators to work out logistics. The full redesign will then be presented to the committee and then to the public. Portable classrooms Committee member John Kingston proposed that the committee ask the administration to move forward with a plan to add portable classrooms at Revere High. Kingston said the need for the classrooms was apparent years ago and has become more urgent. “The high school is bursting,” said Kingston, adding that the most recent attendance report showed 150 new students enrolled. "I feel we're running out of room here," said Kingston, adding that the committee would only be voting to say this is something to move forward. But Superintendent Diane Kelly said city officials were working on it and seeking estimated bids. The presidential primary The School Committee declined to vote on John Kingston’s proposal to cancel school on the upcoming presidential primary. Superintendent Dianne Kelly said teachers were offered the option of having a Zoom professional development day but they rejected that off er because they have already completed the required number of professional development days. Committee Vice-Chair Jacqueline Monterroso proposed giving teachers the day off with pay, but Kelly said that would cost $500,000 with no benefi ts to students. Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., chair of the committee, questioned why there couldn’t be school on primary day. “A federal primary in March, we’re talking 2,500 ballots cast,” said Keefe, adding that the primary is something schools and the Election Department could arrange. ׉ 7cassandra://sO7ku11ZUFAT-Pspy2s_wHLP0YpjKtonjgvu0fWfGJY0?`̰e/ *_]C8׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Page 3 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Memory Represents the Best Inside Us All By Sal Giarratani I was so glad to see the return of the City of Quincy’s Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast over at Quincy High School this past Monday morning. As an aging baby boomer who grew up in Roxbury, Mass., back in the 1950s and 1960s, I lived through the civil rights era right here in my Boston neighborhood. Mine was an integrated neighborhood where white kids and black kids grew up together, went to school together. I still remember watching news clips from Southern states where some very vile incidents took place. When I look at the City of Boston or the City of Quincy today, both cities have progressed into cities of inclusion. I remember when Dr. King led a civil rights march from Roxbury to the Boston Common. This march was about six weeks after the violence at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama when a peaceful group of marches were prevented from crossing this bridge on the way to Montgomery and the state capitol. They were attacked by law enforcement offi cers who wielded batons at them. I also remember meeting Dr. King at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Eustis Street on his way marching to downtown Boston. Our meeting was brief and I can still remember him and we smiled at each other. One brief moment in time that to this day I still remember. We are far better today than we were back in the ugliness many of us from the Sixties will never forget. 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And teachers said the current system of off ering students in courses an honors option with more rigorous requirements for the course creates an excessive workload through scaff olding and does not help move more students into honors-level work. Eliminating the honors programs was part of the de-tracking eff ort, a move to end teaching students separately according to their understood level of ability. Creating classes of students of all levels was believed to open the door to greater challenges to students at lower levels and provide a more equitable system. Several people who spoke to the committee said it made classes diffi cult and frustrating for struggling students, and dull and uninspiring for students who excelled. “I believe we need this,” said School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano of the honors program. “The longer we wait, the more kids will fall through the cracks.” Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso supported the proposal to reinstate the honors program. “All students deserve to be challenged,” she said. But Monterroso stressed that Superintendent Dianne Kelly and administrators need time to create an honors program, which would likely require more money and teachers. “We want to be sure the implementation is successful,” she said. Members creating Christmas Diamond Dot pictures (Courtesy photo) Melrose Arts & Crafts Society upcoming meetings T he fi rst monthly meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society for 2024 will be held on Monday the 21st from 9:00 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose). It will be a Game Day meeting. Since the Game Day that was held last year was so popular, it was decided to have another. Card, board, word and other games will be hosted by Linda Camberlain and Helen Chisholm. Lots of fun for everyone!! Also, members will be sewing, stuffi ng and putting ribbons on teddy bears, an ongoing project for the society. After a brief business meeting, refreshments will be served and the members can catch up on all the news, which should be plenty since this meeting is the fi rst since the holidays. The February meeting will be on Monday, the 26th at the same place and time as above. 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You should see short recordings of public service announcements posted to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram and scheduled in between programming on television. “In the Loop” is a series of informational short videos presented to the public in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. This week’s recordings include information about applying for rodent control services and an opportunity to attend the Revere Housing Production Community Open House. To get the whole script, watch “In the Loop” on all RevereTV outlets. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Revere Public Schools (RPS) and the City of Revere partnered with RevereTV to put together a special program that premiered on Sunday at 6 p.m. This special program includes spoken word from RPS staff and students, comments from local representatives and Mayor Patrick Keefe and a roundtable discussion with students. This MLK Jr. program will be replaying on the Community Channel over the next month. It is also posted to YouTube to view at your convenience. This week’s “Game of the Week” was the Revere High School Boys Basketball Team against Lynn English on Tuesday night. This game aired live on RTV and YouTube and is now replaying almost every weeknight until the next one. Last week’s Girls’ landslide win over Somerville is also replaying alongside the latest Boys’ game. Games on YouTube are set to private after the livestreaming until the end of the season so watch all your replays on the Community Channel, which is channels 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. The Revere Chamber of Commerce will be recording another episode of “The Wave.” This new episode will be a business spotlight. In a business spotlight, board members of the Chamber of Commerce interview a local business owner and highlight the services they provide to the city. You will be able to watch this new episode of “The Wave” scheduled on the Community Channel and posted to YouTube next week. Tune in to see which local business is featured on this episode. As expected, the new Revere City Council slid right into action after the Inauguration on January 1. The fi rst offi cial meeting in the City Council Chambers was a long one and is still replaying on RTV GOV. This fi rst meeting was followed by the Commission on Disabilities, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Conservation Commission, the License Commission and the Revere High Schhol Building Committee just in the past week. Watch all meetings live on television on RTV GOV or on YouTube. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN. Dancesport Academy of New England Showcase Ballroom Dance Performance R evere resident Albert Nicholls participated in the Dancesport Academy of New England Showcase Ballroom Dance Performance event held on January 14 of this year at the Dance Studio in Brighton, Mass. 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You should know how to correctly operate controls and quickly shut it off if necessary.” OPEI off ers 12 Questions to ask before operating a snow thrower. Have you read your owner’s manual? Know safe handling procedures and how to operate the controls of your machine. If the manual cannot be found, look it up online and store a copy on the computer. Have you checked your equipment? Equipment should be powered off when checking it. Adjust any cables and check the auger. If you forgot to drain the fuel before storing your equipment last year, empty the gas tank. Have you purchased the right fuel? Be sure to use the fuel recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Fuel that is more than 30 days old can phase separate and cause operating problems. Buy gasoline ahead of a storm. For more information see LookBeforeYouPump.com. Is gasoline used safely? Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Store gasoline in a fuel container and label with date purchased and ethanol content. Make sure fuel is stored safely and out of reach of children. Are batteries charged (for battery-powered equipment)? Make sure batteries are fully charged before a storm, in case electricity goes out. Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may not be compatible with another battery pack. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or equipment outside the temperature range specifi ed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specifi ed range may damage the battery. Is the space clear of obstructions? Snow can hide objects. Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, wires, and other debris should be removed. When run over by a snow thrower, these objects may harm the machine or people. OPERATING SNOW THROWERS SAFELY Are you dressed properly? Wear safety glasses, gloves and footwear that can handle cold and slippery surfaces. Is your clean out tool ready? NEVER put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool to unclog snow or debris. Always turn off the snow thrower and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs. Is your snow thrower operated only in visible conditions? Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Will you use extreme caution clearing slopes and hills? 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Everett has 20 games and needs 20 points, or 12 points in its fi nal 10 games. So not a bad fi rst half in that sense, considering the injuries and illnesses on the squad and the youth throughout the lineup. Craig Richards, head coach of the cooperative team that includes players from Everett, Malden, Revere and Mystic Valley high schools, has been impressed with the team's ability to compete when they are at full strength. Their success is often contingent on their physicality. Now if those illnesses would just go away. “It seems to be only getting worse, to be honest,” Richards said. “I want to say we've had a minimum of one guy out just about every day with some sort of illness. We've had everything from conjunctivitis to stomach bugs to upper respiratory. I mean, it's just been crazy.” What’s not crazy is when the team puts things togethFreshman Tommy Cronin reaches for the puck in recent action against Medford. er. And that was showcased in the team’s 8-7 win over Nashoba on the road Jan. 10. Everett was clicking on all cylinders on off ense and showed the cohesion for which it’s capable. Granted, Richards would have liked to see a better eff ort on the defensive end, but the victory was huge nonetheless – and should serve as a motivator for the second half of the season. “Nashoba Tech is a ranked team,” Richards said. “And we took them 8-7 in overtime which was a huge win. It was a big upset and then the next day we come back and a couple guys are out, and you see what happens (8-1 loss to Stoneham). Depth is key in high school sports, and if you don’t have that depth, it’s very tough to compete.” Richards appreciates the team's physical style of play, especially during its significant win over Nashoba; he desires to see more of this. He notes the importance of being physical, not allowing opponents to set up their game, and maintaining focus. The coach identifies several off ensive players who have been instrumental in the team's performance, including senior forward Jake Simpson of Malden, who has shown versatility by playing both defense and Senior co-Capt. Jake Simpson carries the puck up ice in recent action against Medford. forward eff ectively. Other notable contributors contributing to the scoreboard include senior forward Lucas Deguire of Mystic Valley, sophomore forward Frankie Annunziata of Revere and sophomore forward Michael Brandano of Mystic Valley. Defensively, the team has been led by senior defenseman Jackie Summers of Malden and freshman defenseman Tommy Cronin of Malden. Freshman goalie Ray Blauvelt of Everett is gaining experience and has showed promise. “He’s had his great games, ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere girls track team makes its mark Last week at a tri-meet with Malden and Lynn Classical, the Revere High School girls track team put up two big wins to move to 5-0 on the season. It defeated Lynn Classical, 86-2, and Malden, 67-32. Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez was the top scorer for the team at both meets, taking home three fi rst-place fi nishes (15 points), both against Malden and Lynn Classical (55-meter dash, long jump and 4x200-meter relay). Olivia Rupp and Gemma Stamatopoulos continued their undefeated streak in each of their respective events (1 mile, and 600-meter) and both participated in the fi rst-place 4x400-meter relay, putting up 10 points each for the Patriots. Over the weekend, the team had a number of girls participate in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Northeast Invitational at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. Senior Ashley Chandler broke her own school record in the weight throw with a huge toss of 30-10, a full 10 feet farther than her throw last week, which set the school record. “Ashley really has shown a lot of determination working through this event on her own since it’s not typically contested in Massachusetts, and we don’t have the facility for it,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “We’re hoping this throw will qualify her for the all-state exhibition in February.” Stamatopoulos continued to improve her 600-meter personal best with a fi ve-second PR, running 1:47.97, which puts her close to a state-qualifying time and only four seconds away from a school record. Rupp also PRed in the 1,000-meter with a time of 3:32.76. Junior Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez tied her PR in the 55-meter dash (8.01) and is only 0.1 second away from a statequalifying time. Basma Sahibi Revere boys’ basketball team edged by Classical Lynn Classical topped Revere, 43-41. Senior center Amir Yamani had eight points and 10 rebounds for Revere. Junior Guard Avi Lung posted eight points, fi ve assists and three steals. Junior Guard Ethan Day added 12 points. The Patriots’ Ethan Day tried to block a pass from a Lynnfi eld player in recent action. and senior captain Yara Belguendouz also PRed in the 55-meter hurdles; Belguendouz ran a 10.62 and Sahibi ran a 11.13. “I am so proud of this team,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “The girls are really coming into their own and are extremely motivated to keep improving. We’ve also been seeing some young talent come through that are eager to try multiple events as they work toward fi nding their specialty events. It’s been great running at Reggie more consistently and the times/jumps/ throws definitely reflect the change in track.” Revere has no Greater Boston League meets this week but looks forward to the D1 State Relays on Saturday, Jan. 20, and then picking up league competition on Jan. 23. Girls basketball: Classical sneaks past Revere Lynn Classical edged Revere, 34-33. “It was a tough loss to the Rams of Lynn Classical,” Revere coach Ariana Rivera said. “It came down to the wire, and we fell short.” Belma Velic led the Patriots with 10 points, and Haley Belloise followed up with nine. SPORTS | SEE Page 15 and he's had his not-so-great games,” Richards said. “But you know, overall he's defi nitely given us what we expected if not a little bit more.” Ultimately, the team comprises a mix of seniors and younger players, including freshmen and sophomores, who are making significant contributions. However, the coach is mindful of the challenge they will face next year with the departure of many seniors. The team gets into its final portion of Greater Boston League play in Games 11, 12 and 14. It was set to take on Somerville on the road Jan. 17 and has Medford (Jan. 20, on the road, 4 p.m.) and Lynn (Jan. 27, home, 6 p.m.). It added a makeup game against Taunton Jan. 26. The coach emphasizes the need for the team to be ready and to play with the same intensity and physicality as they have shown in their best games. “I want to see more physical style of play, which is what made us successful in that Nashoba game,” Richards said. “We have a few games with teams that are ranked higher, so these games are really important for us. These guys need to be ready to come to play.” ׉ 7cassandra://uKIq4bfvdXXj9mLLEWgblXRbD8XkyjACcqPjcYZXhYk*.`̰e/ *_]C8׉E$oTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Page 11 The Financially Motivated Sextortion Threat FBI warns about dangers of online schemes targeting young adults and minors The FBI this week issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: fi nancially motivated sextortion. In these schemes, predators typically pretend to be alluring young girls to befriend teen boys—often on social media and gaming platforms. The predators then trick these teens into exchanging sexually explicit material or believing the predators have already obtained it. Once the scammers have a victim's pictures or video, they demand money to keep the explicit material from being shared with the victim’s family and friends. Even when victims comply, scammers often demand more money and escalate the threats. The FBI saw a 20% increase in 10 YEAR PAYOUT FOR RMDs he IRS has clarified when non-spouse beneficiaries of IRA or 401(k) accounts must withdraw monies from the account after the owner’s death. These withdrawals are known as Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s). If the account owner dies prior to the Required Beginning Date (RBD), the date the account owner must begin withdrawing monies from the IRA account or 401(k) account, the benefi ciary must empty out the account by the end of the 10th year following the account owner’s death. If the account owner dies after the RBD, the benefi ciary must withdraw monies out of the inherited IRA or 401(k) account each year and must also empty the account by the end of the 10th year after the account owner’s death. The RBD is now age 73 under the SECURE ACT 2.0. Pursuant to IRS Notice 202253, the IRS intends on following this approach. As an example of how this area of the tax law operates in practice, assume a mother and father both die in a simultaneous death. The mother is age 69 and the father is age 74. They have one child who is named the 100% secondary benefi ciary of each of their IRA accounts. Since the mother had not yet reached her RBD, the child simply needs to empty out this inherited IRA account by the end of the 10TH year following her death. No annual RMDs are required. Since the father died after his RBD, the child needs to withdraw annual RMDs from this inherited IRA account over a 10- year period and must also empty it out by the end of the 10th year following his death. If an IRA or 401(k) owner dies before his RBD and the benefi ciary is the owner’s estate or a nonqualifying Trust, T the beneficiary must empty reports of fi nancially motivated sextortion incidents targeting minors during a six-month period that ended in March 2023, compared to the previous year. The scam is the latest iteration of sextortion, which has historically been driven by sexual gratifi cation and control, but is now mostly motivated by greed. Minors and young adults caught in this trap often feel isolated, embarrassed, and cornered with seemingly no way out. In some cases, victims have turned to self-harm and suicide. The FBI is urging parents, educators, caregivers, teens, and young adults to fully understand the dangers of fi nancially motivated sextortion and to know there are options for those who need help. "The consequences of sextortion are being felt across the country," said FBI Director Christopher Wray. "We and our partners will relentlessly pursue criminals who perpetuate this deplorable activity." Anyone being exploited in a sextortion scheme should do the following: • Understand you are not at fault and you are not alone • Ask for help from a trusted adult or law enforcement before sending money or more images. Cooperating with the predator rarely stops the blackmail and harassment—but law enforcement can • Report the predator’s account via the platform’s safety feature • Block the predator from contacting you • Report the scheme immediately to the FBI or local law enforcement • Save all interactions; those can help law enforcement identify and stop the predator • If sexually explicit images have been shared, visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Take it Down tool or Is Your Content Out There? for potential removal Winter Weather Advisory: Check CO alarms and keep vents clear of snow Blocked vents can cause fatal buildup of colorless, odorless, out the account by the end of the 5th year following the account owner’s death. No RMDs are required during this fi veyear period. If, however, the account owner dies after his RBD, the estate or nonqualifying Trust can withdraw the remaining account balance over the remaining life expectancy in years of the account owner reduced by 1 each year after death. This is often referred to as the “ghost” life expectancy. If a qualifying Trust is the benefi ciary of the IRA or 401(k) plan, then the fi ve-year period is extended to 10 years. Essentially, the Trust must be a conduit or see-through Trust meaning the benefi ciaries are clearly identifi ed pursuant to the provisions of the Trust. Once the account owner starts withdrawing RMDs, they cannot subsequently be turned off after his or her death. If, however, the surviving spouse is the beneficiary of the IRA or 401(k) account, he or she can establish his or her own “spousal” IRA account and refrain from taking RMDs so long as he or she has not yet obtained the age of 73 under the SECURE ACT 2.0. Once reaching the age of 73, RMDs must be withdrawn based upon the IRS life expectancy tables. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. deadly gas W ith the season’s fi rst signifi - cant snow on the books in Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace and other exhaust vents clear of snow. “Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of fatal poisoning, and home heating equipment is the primary source of carbon monoxide in the home,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “As part of your storm planning, check your CO alarms to be sure they’re working properly, and if an alarm is past the manufacturer’s recommended lifespan, replace it.” Residents should also be sure to keep outside vents clear of falling, drifting, or shoveled snow. In January 2005, sevQUESTIONS | FROM Page 9 slopes. Use caution when changing directions on slopes or inclines. For electric equipment, do you pay attention to where the cord is? Use an extension cord designed for outdoor use. Be aware of where the power cord is at all times when using the machine. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord. Are pets and children inside while the snow thrower is operating? It’s best to keep kids and pets en-year-old Nicole Garofalo died when a heating vent was blocked by snowdrifts outside, allowing carbon monoxide to accumulate inside her Plymouth home. This tragedy led to Nicole’s Law, which requires CO alarms on every habitable level of a Massachusetts residence. “Fuel-fi red heating appliances like dryers, furnaces, boilers, and fi replaces are all sources of carbon monoxide,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “If the vent or fl ue is blocked, this poisonous gas can reach deadly levels inside the home. Know where the vents on your home are, be sure to clear them when shoveling, and be careful not to blow snow onto them if using a snowblower.” Massachusetts fire departments detected CO at nearly indoors and supervised while a snow thrower is operating. Do not allow them to play in the snow as it is tossed out of the chute. About OPEI OPEI is an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active 5,000 incidents in 2022, offi cials said, and 90% of these calls were at residential settings. The poison gas can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and/or nausea at lower concentrations and death at higher concentrations. Exposure while asleep is particularly dangerous. Children, older adults and people with lung or heart disease are especially vulnerable. “We can’t see, smell, or taste carbon monoxide, but we can detect it with working CO alarms,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “If your alarm sounds, get outside and call 9-1-1.” For more information on carbon monoxide and CO alarms, visit the https://www.mass.gov/ info-details/smoke-and-carbonmonoxide-alarms internationally through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI owns Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, and administers the TurfMutt Foundation, which directs the environmental education program, TurfMutt. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces. ׉ 7cassandra://-Xykt4qP_L1UtCs6GqEEb7-hhZEJ3sMrS8DzokJjqJk)`̰e/ *_]C8e/ *_]C8 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZcQrjzyzadkP5AMEu0KFUzTlM3u_lzVF7fqF8AJQbggV `)׉ 7cassandra://rxjnevb26lPCzKcI7IqFf8pHEGFEmdlDIhSEZYUiIcA͠/`J׉ 7cassandra://6GeLbHJW6UKeClRUz4gsM3O4Bvon1HTkZBvixukRjKw4`̰e/ *_]C8ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://E10y5QM-mcTaTHgjfP7yuVivqraMNOu134q07tpH4V8`)׉ 7cassandra://LUAyeZ08wf1_w_qpxAA0XVUF4xtUYGxvDCA07FKMn-M͜6`J׉ 7cassandra://g2JtmmX6NOR7iZ6Yh_YsTmeu6Oh2lYl1ha60DkWmw4g3<`̰e/ *_]C8׉E%Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Lady Pats Basketball Battle Notre Dame Academy at TD Garden Score: Revere High School 36, Notre Dame Academy 60 Alisha Jean with the ball, looks up to the basket as a player moves in from behind. The RHS Patriots Varsity girls’ basketball team are shown at half court at the TD Garden before their game at the annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation 2024 Invitational. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) The RHS Lady Basketball Pats players look on from the bench during the 2024 annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational. Haley Belloise with the ball tries to get up to the basket as defenders move in. Belma Velic pushes past an Academy player as she drives the ball up court. Nisrin Sekkat drives the ball up court as a player from Notre Dame Academy moves in. The Revere Patriots cheerleaders were on hand at the Garden Sunday to cheer on their fellow Patriot’s. Revere’s Belma Velic tries to take possession of the ball. Lady Patriot Lea Doucette stands to cheers on her team on Sunday. ׉ 7cassandra://6GeLbHJW6UKeClRUz4gsM3O4Bvon1HTkZBvixukRjKw4`̰e/ *_]C8׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Page 13 Shayna Smith looks for an open teammate. Haley Belloise at the foul line for Revere. Haley Belloise keeps her eye on the ball. Haley Belloise with the shot attempt for Revere. Patriots’ varsity Couch Ariana Rivera is shown courtside. The Revere Patriots basketball cheerleading team was on hand at the Garden Sunday to support the lady Patriots. Revere’s Nisrin Sekkat looks to make a pass as an Academy player attempts a block. Alisha Jean attempts a shot while a Notre Dame defender moves in Belma Velic at the line for the Lady Patriots as they took on Notre Dame Academy at Boston’s TD Garden. Revere’s Haley Belloise with the ball, looks up court for an open teammate. Shayna Smith with the shot attempt for the Patriots. Belma Velic with the ball, looks for an opening to make the shot on basket. Rocio Gonzalez looks for an opportunity for a steal. Alisha Jean with the ball from Revere. Rocio Gonzalez with the ball for Revere. Shayna Smith makes a nifty pass. Revere’s Alisha Jean with the ball. Revere’s famous Charlie the Comfort Dog was on hand Sunday at the Boston TD Garden with his partner RPD Offi cer Bryan Brenes. ׉ 7cassandra://g2JtmmX6NOR7iZ6Yh_YsTmeu6Oh2lYl1ha60DkWmw4g3<`̰e/ *_]C8e/ *_]C8 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://cJ2n-l4GZGBUKXjL9ZyzKGsYcbqVgltMDC_0zIGRPM8`)׉ 7cassandra://f_KhXE1Vt_jDOhML377ueqCa_idGO8VMzDAaN2sxkPo͗`J׉ 7cassandra://V_lycIIeTnjieODhFCe-4_27m7leNoXuiprKWUiQIk4/`̰e/ *_]C8ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://AU058Inwm04MtTIpYDIGqI3aEgW22a4UWN69qROFe6g `)׉ 7cassandra://FvXHyXxy1zhmX6b02ktz9EJ3cn9frN8gB05hf4ENnHk͓`J׉ 7cassandra://eblC0pSAVUCJKy7Rncko3nPalOWdWDlmksgdhBb7_U8%`̰e/ *_]C8נe/ *_]C8p'̇9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנe/ *_]C8 1d9ׁHhttp://Glaucoma.orgׁ ׁ Јנe/ *_]C8 _O9ׁHhttp://NEI.nih.govׁ ׁ Ј׉E [Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational High School/ Saugus High School Varsity Swim Team hosts Senior Night By Tara Vocino T he Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School/Saugus High School Varsity Swim Team held their Senior Night on Wednesday at the Woburn Boys and Girls Club. The team includes swimmers from Malden, Revere and Saugus. Front row, shown from left to right: Shamara Coral, Fatima Viveros, Keyli Rodriguez Zelaya, Luiza Bitencourt Ferreira, Grace Bishop, Rosemary Brady, Sophie Grover, Bodour Belayachi, and Sophia Nylin. Middle row, shown from left to right: Angel Rey Diaz, Allison Escobar, Chris Jimenez Rodriguez, Nicolas Bedoya Agudelo, Myles Queen, Dayanara Zelaya Lopez, Marianely Diaz Argueta, Ashely Jimenez Rodriguez, Sherlyn Melgar, Andrea Rodriguez, and Nour Achab. Last row, shown from left to right: Coach Nick Lippman, Dominick Jennings, Kevin Reboucas, James Farden, Alejandro Restrepo, John Kurdzionak, Jeferson Zapata Rios, Michael Talluto, Philip McGann, and Coach Kelly Miller. Head Coach Nicholas Lippman said he’ll miss the seniors on his team. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Malden resident John Kurdzionak was accompanied by his sister Allia, father John, and mother Christine. He plans to study early childhood education at Gordon College. Hailing from Malden are: Sophie Grover, Sophie Nylin, Fatima Viveros, Myles Queen, Kevin Reboucas and John Kurdzionak. Saugus resident James Farden was accompanied by his parents, Rosa Farden and James Farden. He plans to become a mechanical engineer or automobile technician after graduation. Revere resident Ashley Rodriguez was accompanied by her parents, José Fuentes and Jenny Rodriguez. She plans to study nursing at either Emmanuel or Curry College. Bodour Belayachi, of Saugus, during Wednesday’s Northeast Metro Regional Vocational High School/ Saugus High School Varsity Swim Team Senior Night at Woburn Boys and Girls Club. Malden resident Myles Queen was accompanied by his parents, Nicole Queen, Wil Hause and Matt Queen. He plans to study nursing at Emmanuel College. Malden resident Sophia Nylin was accompanied by her mother, Jennifer. She plans to study marketing at either Regis College or Merrimack College. Captains, shown from left to right: Nicolas Bedoya, Ashley Jiminez Rodriguez, Sophia Nylin, and Bodour Belyachi. ׉ 7cassandra://V_lycIIeTnjieODhFCe-4_27m7leNoXuiprKWUiQIk4/`̰e/ *_]C8׉E'FASSAULT | FROM Page 1 es our criminal laws by ensuring that those who share explicit images of others without their consent face punishment, while also educating minors on the dangers of sharing explicit images of themselves rather than imposing some of the criminal justice system’s most severe consequences,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m also incredibly proud of this legislation’s bolstered protections for survivors, including the added consideration of nonphysical forms of abuse for those seeking restraining orders from their abusers. I want to thank Chairman Day and the Judiciary Committee, along with each bill sponsor and all my colleagues in the House for prioritizing this vital legislation.” “The House has heard the urgent call of survivors to enhance protections and ensure that our laws keep up with technology. But the House doesn’t just listen, we act,” said Representative Michael S. Day (D-Stoneham), House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. “It’s critical that these reforms pass into law quickly so that victims of coercive control, adolescent sexting and revenge porn aren’t left without relief.” “Our legal system frequently falls short in supporting domestic violence victims facing the hidden agonies of psychological and emotional torment. This legislation empowers law enforcement and the judiciary with essential tools to safeguard those enduring both physical and emotional abuse,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “With constant advances made in technology, it is critical our laws keep up with the changing times. I am thankful for the leadership of Speaker Mariano and Chairman Mike Day. This bill ensures victims of abuse won't endure in silence any longer.” “At a time where sexting deepfakes and revenge porn are proliferating in our society this legislation demonstrates that the Massachusetts House of Representatives is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of citizens against such conduct,” said Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). “I proudly voted for this bill and look forward to the day that the Governor is able to sign it into law.” Currently, minors who possess, purchase, or share explicit photos of themselves or other minors are charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and are required to register as sex off enders. The legislation passed this week instead authorizes commitment to the Department of Youth Services (DYS), but also allows minors to be diverted to an educational program in lieu of criminal punishment. A district attorney, however, is allowed to petition the court to bring criminal charges in extreme cases. The educational diversion THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 SPORTS | FROM Page 10 It was a wild sequence to close out this game. Captain Haley Belloise had a clutch take to the basket and a sweet fi nish over the outstretched hands of the Classical defender to tie the game in the fi nal seconds. Revere then fouled a Rams player, and Classical hit one of two free throws to take the win. program, to be created by the Attorney General in consultation with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), DYS, and the District Attorneys Association, would provide teenagers with information about the legal and nonlegal consequences of sexting, which would be made available to school districts. DESE should also encourage districts to implement media literacy programs in their schools as a prevention measure. In addition to teen sexting, the bill addresses the nonconsensual distribution of explicit images by adults by establishing a penalty in the existing criminal harassment statute, including up to two and a half years of prison time and/ or a monetary fine of up to $10,000. The bill increases the upper limit of the fi ne for criminal harassment from $1,000 to $5,000. Under this bill, a victim may also petition the court for a harassment prevention order against a person who has violated this statute. The bill passed this week also adds coercive control to the defi nition of abuse. Coercive control is a nonphysical form of abuse which includes a pattern of behavior, or a single act intended to threaten, intimated, harass, isolate, control, coerce or compel compliance of a family or household member that causes the family or household member to fear physical harm or to have a reduced sense of physical safety or autonomy. Examples of coercive control include threating 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. The legislation passed this week also extends the statute of limitations for assault and battery on a family or household member or against someone with an active protective order from six years to 15 years. This change brings the Massachusetts statute of limitations for these domestic violence offenses in line with the statute of limitations for rape, assault with intent to commit rape and sex traffi cking. “An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation” (H.4241) passed the House of Representatives 151-0. It now goes to the Senate for their consideration. Revere picks up second swimming win over Rams The Revere High School swim team scored its second victory of the season against Lynn Classical, 85-76. Revere started the meet off by taking fi rst and second in the 200-medley relay. Seniors Page 15 Vilson Lipa, Alem Cesic, Matt Terrell and Juan Cano took fi rst, followed by the team of seniors Jannet Sehli, Harrison Rua and Nate Hill and sophomore Nicholas Pedroza in second. Hill and Sehli hopped right out of the pool and on to the blocks for the next race, the 200 freestyle, taking second and third, respectively. Cano and Terrell went 1-2 in the 200 IM, pushing Revere’s lead to 12 points. Cesic and Rua built that lead to 18 with a 1-2 fi nish in the 50 free. Revere then ripped off three straight wins: from Terrell in the 100 fl y, Lipa in the 100 free (with Sehli in third) and Cesic and Hill going 1-2 in the 500 free. Lynn Classical mounted a comeback by taking fi rst and third in the 200-free relay. But Cano and Lipa went 1-2 in the 100 back and Rua won the 100 breaststroke to put the meet away. Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma signifi cantly increases your risks of developing it, but there are other risk factors you need to be aware of too. Here’s what you should know. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss and blindness if it’s not treated. This typically happens because the fl uids in the eye don’t drain properly, causing increased pressure in the eyeball. But the scary thing about glaucoma is that with no early warning signs or pain, most people that have it don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate. While there are two main types of glaucoma, the most common form that typically affects older adults is called openangle glaucoma. This disease develops very slowly when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time, leading to blind spots in the peripheral or side vision. By the time you notice it, the permanent damage is already done. Are You at Risk? It’s estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma today, but that number is expected to surge to more than 6.3 million by 2050. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you’re at increased risk of developing it. • Are you African American, Hispanic/Latino American or Asian American? • Are you over age 60? • Do you have an immediate family member with glaucoma? • Do you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraines or have extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness? • Have you had a past eye injury? • Have you used corticosteroids (for example, eye drops, pills, inhalers, and creams) for long periods of time? What to Do Early detection is the key to guarding against glaucoma. So, if you’re age 40 or older and have any of the previously mentioned risk factors, especially if you’re African American, you need to get a comprehensive eye examination every 18 to 24 months. Or, if you notice some loss of peripheral vision, get to the eye doctor right away. If you’re a Medicare benefi ciary, annual eye examinations are covered for those at high risk for glaucoma. Or if you don’t have vision coverage, contact EyeCare America, a national public service program that provides free glaucoma eye exams through a pool of more than 4,600 volunteer ophthalmologists. Visit AAO. org/eyecare-america or call 877887-6327 to learn more. While there’s currently no cure for glaucoma, most cases can be treated with prescription eye drops, which reduce eye pressure and can prevent further vision loss. It cannot, however, restore vision already lost from glaucoma. If eye drops don’t work, your doctor may recommend oral medication, laser treatments, incisional surgery or a combination of these methods. For more information on glaucoma, visit the National Eye Institute at NEI.nih.gov, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation at Glaucoma.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes from the week of January 8-12. REVENGE PORN AND TEEN SEXTING (H 4241) House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a proposal 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 expartners. Massachusetts is one of only two states that does not have a law about this crime. The measure makes it illegal to do so 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; and allows a victim to petition the court for a harassment prevention order against a person who has violated this statute. 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 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 legislation also expands the defi nition of abuse to include “coercive control,” which includes behaviors aimed at limiting a victim’s safety or autonomy. “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 Committee on the Judiciary and the sponsor of the current version of the measure. “But the House doesn’t just listen, we act. It’s critical that these reforms pass into law quickly so that victims of coercive control, adolescent sexting and revenge porn aren’t left without relief.” “The sexting provisions provide law enforcement officers with a middle ground that will allow them to educate kids about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), a sponsor of one of the earlier versions of the proposal. “It will have a tremendous impact on people who have become entangled in the web and transmittal of images that can cause traumatic and lifetime harm, through a diversion program that will educate them about the legal and personal consequences of this behavior.” “Protecting victims is the driving force behind these eff orts and I am pleased we are giving prosecutors more tools to deal with these disturbing and dangerous situations,” said Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), another sponsor of an earlier version of the bill. “By defi ning coercive control as abuse and closing revenge porn consent loopholes, this law protects against the severe emotional harm too often infl icted through non-physical tactics, sending a clear message that revenge porn, coercive control and criminal harassment have no place in Massachusetts.” Jane Doe Inc. (JDI), the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, released a statement applauding the Massachusetts House for unanimously passing the bill. JDI’s statement said that “this legislation will advance essential protections for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence across the commonwealth, including stronger protections against imagebased sexual assault – sometimes referred to as revenge porn – and coercive control, a pattern of deliberate behavior by an abuser that substantially restricts another person’s safety and autonomy.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes DEEPFAKE IMAGES (H 4241) House 151-0, approved an amendment that would extend the restrictions on revenge porn to include “deepfake” pornography created by computer generation without a subject’s consent. Deepfake pornography typically uses some existing pornography that is digitally manipulated to replace one person’s face likeness with that of the subject’s face. “With the continued advancements in digital technology, AImanufactured, digitized nude photos are our latest phase of exploitation,” said sponsor Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfi eld). “At this time, anyone’s image can be realistically altered to create pornography and then shared without their consent. This amendment takes the critical step to fi lling the gap being created with this fast-advancing technology and begin to address the pervasive problem of non-consensual deepfake pornography.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Yes USE INTEREST FROM STATE’S “RAIN DAY FUND” TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL FUNDS (S 2548) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would leverage the interest from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to better compete for federal dollars, to ensure the state receives the maximum possible share of federal funds and to pay down the state’s long term debt liabilities. The Rainy Day Fund currently has a historic balance of $8.2 billion. Supporters said the bill will require the state comptroller to transfer interest from the Rainy Day Fund to the Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund on a quarterly basis if the Rainy Day balance is of a healthy amount. The Secretary of Administration and Finance would then pursue federal funds for infrastructure, resiliency and economic development. Once federal grant opportunities expire, money in the fund will go toward reducing the state’s longterm liabilities. “Remaining competitive, equitable and aff ordable entails thinking creatively about our commonwealth’s fi nances and funding, and that is what we accomplished today in the Senate,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (DAshland). “We have been fi scally prudent in building up the largest rainy-day fund in Massachusetts history, and today we are doubling down on our fi scal responsibility by using the interest on that fund to compete for federal dollars that will save our commonwealth even more in the long run.” “The legislation that the Senate approved today provides us with a smart accounting measure that we can utilize to eff ectively stretch and maximize our taxpayer dollars to place the commonwealth in the very best position to compete for these lucrative federal funds, while also ensuring we continue to protect our rainy day reserves and adhere to sound fi scal discipline,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Government is all about partnership.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO GIVE 30 DAYS NOTICE (S 2548) Senate 38-0 and 38-0, approved two amendments to the bill that leverages the interest from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to better compete for federal dollars. Both amendments make the governor’s spending and transfers of funds subject to a 30-day advance reporting requirement to allow the Legislature and the public to know what is being considered before any actions are taken. “This bill gives the governor and her administration the unilateral power to control what could potentially be millions of public dollars generated from the interest earned by the state’s stabilization fund,” said Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of both amendments. “Power must be balanced by the transparency and accountability these amendments provide. They will ensure that the Legislature and the public know what is happening with these precious public resources before it happens.” (Both roll calls are listed. On both roll calls, a “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes/Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DON’T MISS THIS “HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE HEALTH CARE EQUITY IN MASSACHUSETTS” EVENT - Join MASSterList and the State House News Service for an inperson event at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) in Downtown Crossing, Boston on January 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Massachusetts health care is renowned for its leadership and innovation and yet it falls alarmingly short in delivering equitable access and outcomes. Health data has consistently revealed an array of morally indefensible health disparities along racial lines, including in maternal health, diabetes opioid use and access to preventive care. The indepth discussion includes health leaders, including providers, advocates and elected offi cials, on the next steps that are needed for Massachusetts to achieve health equity for all, and how diff erent sectors, leaders, and communities can get involved. Details and sign up: https://massterlist.com/ health-equity PROHIBIT GIVING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE SENTENCES TO 18, 19 AND 20 YEAR OLDS - A 4-3 ruling by the State Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) overruled the Legislature and ruled that life sentences without the possibility of parole for off enders who were 18, 19 or 20 when they committed their crimes violate the prohibition against cruel or unusual punishment and are unconstitutional. “Bravo, a strong juvenile justice victory,” posted Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) on X. #cjreform advocates estimate around 200 incarcerated people could be eligible for parole from the SJC ruling, with more decisions to come.” Some legislators said the court overstepped its boundaries and violated the constitution’s separation of powers. “Passing laws that make crimes and set sentences is the province of the Legislature, and if the majority of the court wants to get into that business, then they ought to resign from the court and run for the Legislature,” said Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop). “Today’s ruling underscores the importance of our legal system acknowledging the ongoing brain development of young people in order to improve public safety, reduce recidivism and deliver justice,” said Attorney General Andrea Campbell. “The science emphatically demonstrates that young people have an extraordinary capacity to change and mature, and our justice system should provide them the invaluable opportunity to turn their lives around and fulfi l their potential.” ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2040 (S 2488) – The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee held a hearing on legislation that would accelerate the decrease of carbon emissions by requiring the state to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, instead of current law which sets the goal for 2050. “I fi led this legislation because the latest scientifi c consensus indicates the worst eff ects of our climate crisis have begun to unravel,” said sponsor Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton). “In terms of our collective progress toward net zero emissions, we are crawling when the science clearly demonstrates we need to be sprinting. We have now already reached the point where you don’t need to look at the science, just look out your window.” REQUIRE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO GET CUSTOMER’S CONSENT (H 3179) – Another measure heard by the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee would prohibit telecommunications or internet service providers from collecting personally identifi able information from a customer as a result of the customer’s use of the telecommunications or internet services, without the customer’s express written approval. “[The bill] seeks to empower consumers by allowing them to take control of how their personal information is collected and disseminated,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “At a time of growing privacy concerns, this bill will help to ensure that no personally identifi able information is shared by a telecommunications or internet service provider without the customer’s explicit written consent and will give the customer the power to revoke that consent at any time.” STUDENTS MUST TAKE A FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE (H 4199) – The Education Committee held a public hearing on legislation that would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and assist in the implementation of curriculum on personal fi - nancial literacy to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become self-supporting and to enable them to make critical decisions regarding personal fi nances. All students in BEACON | SEE Page 19 ׉ 7cassandra://gjVbffOaixKuVrZekCfqGh1PZkPpAYsmKBfeTTxmIe4$|`̰e/ *_]C8׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Page 17 Frank M. Marino OBITUARIES all cherished him. Frank will be D ied on Saturday, January 13th at the Spaulding Rehabilitation center in Cambridge following a battle with lung cancer. He was 80 years old. Frank was born in Boston on July 28,1943 to his late parents, Frank & Frances (Giaimo) Marino. Frank, along with his two brothers, were proudly raised in Boston’s North End. He attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Charlestown High School, Class of 1961. Frank married the love of his life, Annette (Maniscalco) on February 14, 1965. Frank & Annette settled in East Boston and began their family together. Frank worked his entire working career as a Crane Operator for Local Union # 4, for over 50 years. He assisted in many of the large projects and building in the City of Boston. He was a hardworking man for his family whom he was totally devoted too. Frank was very present in his children’s lives and was a constant supporter of them. Frank was also a friend to many as he had several circles of friends, particularly his “friends of the north end Club”, his union friends, his coffee club friends, golf buddies, and many others. Frank was also a very proud grandfather to his grandchildren, whom he was always there for, and they made him very proud. He also stayed active by golfi ng, going to the gym and playing bocce. Frank truly loved his family, and they MURDER | FROM Page 1 thought of, loved, and forever remembered. He is the beloved husband of almost 59 years to Annette (Maniscalco) Marino of Revere. Loving father of Monique Frate & husband Joseph “Joe” of Stoneham and Gary Marino & his fi ancé Michelle Mazza of Lynn. Cherished grandfather of Marisa Frate of Stoneham, Gianna Marino & Nicholas Marino, both of Lynnfi eld. Treasured brother of Anthony Marino of Middleton & the late Michael Marino. Frank was a member of the Italian American Club in Medford. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, January 17th from in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center Development Office, 300 First Avenue Charlestown, MA 02129. Santa (Bonanno) Insalaco R esident of the Prospect House and formerly of the Jack Satter House. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 13 at the age of 97. Born in Boston on September 25, 1926 to the late Salvatore Bonanno and Carmela (Geraci). Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Louis Insalaco. Devoted mother of Sandra Sherriff and her husband Bob of St. Pete Beach, FL, Louis Insalaco and his wife Judy of Wilmington, and Diane Pizzotti and her husband Mark of Bedford, NH. Adored grandmother of Nicole Caylor, Ryan Sherriff and his wife Arielle, Jill Mack and her husband Jonathan, Mark Pizzotti and his wife Colleen, Tara Crede and her husband Andrew, and Louis Insalaco and his wife Olivia. Cherished great grandmother of Amelia and Charlotte Caylor, Georgina Mack, Andrew and William Crede, and Louis Insalaco. Dear sister of the late Salvatore, Anthony, Domenic Bonanno, and Mary “Jenny” D’Addario. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Santa lived in Revere for over 75 years. She and her husband, Louie, loved to travel and visited many places in the US and in Europe, as well as ocean cruises to the islands. Santa also enjoyed playing Bingo and threecard poker at the casinos. Threecard poker at the tables was her favorite game. She was a member of the “Revere First” group of women that did community service as well as charity work and volunteering in the city schools. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Private Services were held for the immediate family. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Mass General Cancer Center, Development Offi ce, 125 Nashua St, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or at https://giving.massgeneral.org. massive gridlock on one of the North Shore’s most heavily traveled roadways dominated televised news coverage later that evening. Nelio Barbosa was rushed to Traffi c was backed up for miles for nearly three hours when Revere and Mass. State Police made their preliminary investigation of the fatal shooting of Nelio Barbosa in August 2019 in Revere. (Courtesy Photo) Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on that Saturday, where he later died from the gunshot wounds. Surveillance video coverage in that section of North Shore Road/Rt. 1A enhanced an intense investigation, providing solid evidence that led to the arrest of a prime suspect in the shooting, Carlos Lemon, 27. Lemon is accused of being the shooter in the case, as his vehicle was IDed alongside Barbosa’s, and it was determined Lemon was the only occupant of the suspect vehicle at the time of the shooting. Lemon was ar1. On Jan. 19, 1809, what author of the poem “The Raven” was born in Boston? 2. What 1912 presidential candidate had the slogan “A Square Deal All Around”? 3. What is an ace worth in blackjack? 4. On Jan. 20, 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt had the fi rst U.S. presidential inauguration taking place in January; which of his four presidential inaugurations was it? 5. In 1845 in Boston, Macon Bolling Allen argued before a jury – in what is believed to be the fi rst time for an African American lawyer to do so; in what populous county was he a JP? 6. On Jan. 21, 1908, NYC passed the “Sullivan Ordinance,” making it illegal for whom to smoke in public? 7. In 1860 what presidential candidate had the slogan “Vote yourself a farm and horses”? 8. What country has won the most medals at the Winter Olympics: Norway, Switzerland or USA? 9. On Jan. 22, 2003, the U.S. Census Bureau stated that who are the largest U.S. minority group? 10. What has a denominator and a numerator? Answers 11. In January 2018, 12 camels at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Camel Beauty Contest were disqualifi ed because their owners used what on the camels’ lips? 12. In what year did Alaska and Hawaii join the USA: 1940, 1959 or 1961? 13. What is light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation more commonly known as? 14. On Jan. 23, 1989, what Spanish painter of “Melting Watch” and “The Persistence of Memory” died? 15. What weighs the least: animal cells, atoms or neutrinos? 16. Who had the presidential campaign slogan “Not Just Peanuts”? 17. January 24 is Beer Can Appreciation Day; on Jan. 24 in what year did Krueger Brewing Co. sell the fi rst canned beer: 1915, 1929 or 1935? 18. What Asian city is nicknamed “Monte Carlo of the Orient”? 19. In what country is Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery? 20. On Jan. 25, 1961, what animated fi lm with a dog breed in its title was released? rested and charged with murder about a week after the fatal shooting of Barbosa. He pleaded not guilty in Suff olk District Court. Jury selection began on January 10 for Lemon’s murder trial in Suff olk Superior Court, which is located at 3 Pemberton Square, Boston. The trial was expected to begin as soon as jury selection was completed, either at the end of this week or the beginning of next. Police investigators have yet to reveal a suspected motive for the broad daylight shooting in 2019. Barbosa was born in Central de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and came to the United States in 2003, eventually settling in Malden, where he started his auto detailing and window tinting business. He left his father in Brazil, one sister who was living in Walpole, Mass., and six other brothers and sisters in Brazil. 1. Edgar Allan Poe 2. Theodore Roosevelt 3. 1 or 11 4. The second 5. Middlesex 6. Women 7. Abraham Lincoln 8. Norway 9. Hispanics 10. A fraction 11. Botox 12. 1959 13. Laser 14. Salvador Dali 15. Neutrinos 16. Jimmy Carter 17. 1935 18. Macau 19. 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The components of the curriculum would include the understanding of loans, borrowing money, interest, credit card debt and online commerce; the rights and responsibilities of renting or buying a home; saving, investing and planning for retirement; banking and financial services; balancing a checkbook; state and federal taxes; charitable giving; preventing identity theft; avoiding online scams; and learning a basic understanding of cryptocurrencies. “Far too many of our young people are thrust into life after high school with limited education on basic fi nancial skills and habits,” said sponsor Rep. Ryan Hamilton (D-Methuen). “This is unacceptable in a world where ever-increasing college costs lead to high student debt burden and infl ated rent and living costs make fi nding a stable job and place to live challenging for our young people especially. Ensuring that all students in Massachusetts receive fi nancial literacy education prior to graduation is critical to both empowering the next generation and spreading greater information on healthy money practices throughout our communities.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “I am proud to support the Equality Model Bill as it acknowledges the lived reality of traffi cking survivors and the inherent exploitation of prostituted persons. My Offi ce’s Human Traffi cking Division is a proud member of the Commonwealth’s Anti-Trafficking Task Force, a statewide, collaborative approach for combatting both labor and sex traffi cking in Massachusetts. We will continue to work with survivors, law enforcement, community organizations and elected offi cials to elevate this critical work and ensure protections for survivors.” --- Attorney General Andrea Campbell as local sex trade survivors joined advocates and lawmakers at the Massachusetts State House to recognize National Human Traffi cking Awareness Day. SELLER2 Russo, Keri A “The application looks very similar to the ones that were sent out in 2022 and 2020. These offi cial mailings have the state seal printed on the outside, to help voters distinguish them from any political mailings they may also be receiving.” --- Secretary of State Bill Galvin telling voters to be on the lookout for their Offi cial 2024 Vote by Mail Application, as the March 5 Presidential primary gets closer. “Our audits help to identify where there may be defi ciencies, a lack of oversight, or a need for greater accountability across state government. We commend the [the National Guard] for taking responsibility for addressing the areas of concern raised in our audit to ensure they are making necessary improvements.” ---State Auditor Diana DiZoglio releasing an audit of the Massachusetts National Guard indicating some fl aws by the guard including that the guard did not keep adequate records for service members enrolling in state colleges and universities through the Massachusetts Army and Air Force National Guard Tuition and 626 Park Ave Fee Reimbursement Program. “This new program seeks to provide funding for women students, who may not be able to access scholarship and grant funding typically available to more traditional students, to continue their education and path to economic success.” ---Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Commissioner Denella Clark announcing a new scholarship program. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and ADDRESS DATE PRICE 01.05.24 465000 brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 8-12, the House met for a total of four hours and 41 minutes and the Senate met for a total of three hours and 53 minutes. Mon. Jan. 8 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Tues. Jan. 9 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 10 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:56 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. Jan. 11 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. Senate 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Fri. Jan. 12 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. SAUGUS Spacious penthouse unit in Walnut Place Condominiums, downtown Peabody. Conveniently PEABODY located near restaurants, shops, and major highways to the North Shore. Less than 2 miles from commuter rail. Features 2 large bedrooms with walk-in closets. Open floor plan, balcony with city views. Kitchen with new quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances (stove and refrigerator replaced within 4 years). 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COMPLETELY REHABBED 2 FAMILY FEATURING 2 LEVEL OWNERS UNIT WITH 3 BEDS AND 2 BATHS. 3RD FLOOR MASTER SUITE WITH BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM TILED SHOWER, SITTING AREA AND WALK IN CLOSET. BOTH UNITS HAVE CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS WITH FIREPLACE AND WIFI TV'S. NEW KITCHENS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. NEW SOLID OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT ALL THREE LEVELS. BOTH UNITS HAVE IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER HOOK UPS. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. NEW ROOF, NEW VINYL SIDING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DOORS, NEW MAINTENANCE-FREE DECK OVERLOOKING LARGE PRIVATE LOT. NEW HEATING SYSTEMS, NEW CENTRAL AC SYSTEMS, NEW WATER HEATERS, ALL NEW PLUMBING, EACH UNIT HAS ALL NEW 200 AMP ELECTRICAL, NEW ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. NEW BATHROOMS WITH CUSTOM TILE BATHS/SHOWERS AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. SPRAY FOAM INSULATION AND SOUND INSULATION IN BETWEEN FLOORS, 2 CAR GARAGE WITH NEW ROOF, NEW SIDING, NEW DOOR AND MOTOR. SAUGUS $ 999,999 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE LAND COMING SOON COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE -ATTENTION BUILDERS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THREE NEW CONSTRUCTIONS HOMES ON A CUL-DE-SAC. CLOSE TO BOSTON, MAJOR HIGHWAYS, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND SHOPPING. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PERMITS. SAUGUS $855,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MOBILE HOMES SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN NEED OF TLC. GREAT FOR HANDYMAN. HEAT AND A/C NOT WORKING. LARGE ADDITION.2 CAR PARKING. DANVERS $89,900 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- REMODELED 4 BED, 2 BATH CAPE WITH NEW KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. RE-FINISHED HW FLOORING, NEW HEAT, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC, ALL NEW PLUMBING, NEW HOT WATER. NEW AC. NEW BATHS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND TILED TUB/SHOWERS. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. PLENTY OF ROOM IN BASEMENT FOR EXPANSION. 1 CAR GARAGE. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER, RAIL TRAIL AND THE VETS SCHOOL. SAUGUS $649,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE-FOUR FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN SQUARE AREA CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. EACH UNIT IS RENTED WITH LONG TERM TENANTS AND EACH UNIT HAS IT’S OWN SEPARATE ENTRANCE. TWO NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS, SEPARATE ELECTRIC METERS, 2 DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING FOR UP TO 8 CARS. WILL BE DELIVERED OCCUPIED. PEABODY $975,500 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 CHRISTOPHER RIZZA 781-589-9081 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $99,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $99,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? SPACIOUS UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE MOBILE ESTATES IN PEABODY. NICE YARD 2 CAR PARKING PROPANE HEAT, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE GREAT FOR THE HANDYMAN OR CONTRACTOR NEEDS WORK SOLD AS IS CONDITION PEABODY $99,900 PRE-CONSTRUCTION. 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. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. 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