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ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday City honors Korean War veteran and POW Joseph DiCato at square dedication City unveils new sign at the corner of Chelsea Street and partridge Terrace in honor of the United States Army veteran 617-387-2200 Friday, September 27, 2024 City Council approves borrowing $1.4M for stadium’s new artifi cial turf By Neil Zolot T he City Council approved borrowing $1,400,000 for Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined the Dept. of Veterans Aff airs offi cials Gerri Miranda and Director Antoine Coleman, Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky and family members of Joseph DiCato, Sr. at the memorial dedication. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate he City of Everett recently joined together with family members of Joseph DiCato, Sr. on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a square dedication T to honor the United States Army veteran. Emceed by Director of Veterans Aff airs Antoine Coleman, the ceremony took place adjacent to the new sign located at the corner of Chelsea Street and Partridge Terrace. In addition to Coleman, Mayor Carlo DeMaria spoke about DiCato’s legacy and the importance of honoring the veteran. DEDICATION | SEE PAGE 7 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! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com new artificial turf at Everett Stadium, at their meeting on Monday, September 23. It was originally part of a request that included $965,000 to replace a fi re engine, but the two items were voted on and approved separately. The new artificial turf will be made from organic and recyclable material, not rubber from old tires, which has been found to be toxic. That dovetails with another matter approved, a proposal by Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers on whether artifi cial turf or natural grass will be used on athletic fields to be discussed by the City Council. “It’s presumptuous to assume artifi - cial turf is the default material,” she said. “Each time something needs to be replaced, it has to be approved by the City Council rather than default to turf. If we’re voting on turf we should have a discussion. This adds a layer of transparency and environmental safety that requires discussion. I appreciate the Mayor’s commitment to environmental sustainability, which is why I feel it’s important to have an ordinance so these values are prioritized regardless of who’s sitting there.” Her original proposal was to prohibit artifi cial turf altogether, but it was amended to allow nontoxic turf when appropriate and include involving the Parks Department in the process. The matter was discussed in a Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee meeting before the full City Council meeting, during which City Council President Robert Van Campen said, “I want to commend Councillor Rogers for her work on this and continuing the City’s efSTADIUM | SEE PAGE 2 DENT A L 373 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617) 898 3384 ranashahidental@gmail.com Dental Restorations Crowns Sealants Fluoride Treatments Bonding GRAND OPENING Gar ima Rana, D.M.D Yen Vo, D.M.D Extractions Invisalign Cleanings Root Canals Emergency Care ׉ 7cassandra://8r26fToa5zJ0099t5rEKR9C1sVcdHUS7V4Vozzx0dKc-`̰f.-߁f.-ށ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://1fHq3JSyloP9_XI0PEJsmfIqy8Y4NznGzCk6OqrtJIE`)׉ 7cassandra://mzEeYDs8ELrixnb-_EeNexVTsKUiDJ3hGkPHWeNhon0ͥ`J׉ 7cassandra://CxJV87VRNure0SOFAMTuXnsw8-mcgCbyP46O63P1Bo8,`̰f..ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://lPbumFnjwVBOv2xoPVSE8v7C1Gd90Q4FNqwGIHs1B9QZ`)׉ 7cassandra://AX2ZzypIOVBioPdmm4RObCUMld6Jr3ZqZJ2d2pUif7I͞#`J׉ 7cassandra://S0ohQPDPoAGEPC_Bl1IGpY1JNJfcUjWKAaSABZMXpXo0`̰f..נf.. 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Hydrant fl ushing might result in temporary discoloration of the water caused by small particles that dislodge during the fl ushing, as well as a tempoSTADIUM | FROM PAGE 1 forts on environmental sustainability.” The matter was approved by the Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee, 3-1, at a meeting before the full City Council met and the full City Council voted 10-1, with Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith voting no both times. “While I applaud my colleague’s eff orts to comrary reduction in pressure. “Flushing our hydrants is crucial to maintaining clean water throughout the community,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I am grateful to the Water Department for dedicating their time to ensure the City is providing clean water to our residents.” Discolored water will be temporary and is not harmful. However, the discolored water might stain laundry, especially white materials. Therefore, please avoid doing laundry during the noted flushing period. Before washing clothes, including times after the hours stated in this notice, please check bat the urban heat eff ect and thank her for being willing to compromise from the original ordinance, I cannot support it,” she said. “I believe the administration has managed the variations of surfaces in our parks very well to date and trust they will continue to maintain the right balance between natural grass and turf, adapting to future demands as needed, as they have done in the past. I 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 Cedar impression half rounds the cold water for possible discoloration. If the water is discolored, let the cold water run for a few minutes until the water becomes clear. If it does not clear at that time, try again later. Unfortunately, the City cannot fully guarantee the safety of doing laundry or the possibility of discoloration even during the evenings and other times of the day as the water system has been disturbed. Therefore, please check the water carefully before doing laundry and inspect the laundry before drying it. The Water Department appreciates the patience of residents as the City works to imdo not believe the City Council should be dictating the way the City should determine fi eld surfaces. We are not experts and that’s why we have an entire department dedicated to maintaining our beautiful parks.” The City Council also approved an order to repurpose $771,000, amended down from $1,971,000, in previously bonded school capital but unused improvement funds to fully fund the project to replace equipment controls at Everett High School for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). The vote was 10-1, with Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pietrantonio dissenting. Conspicuous by an absence on the agenda was any item related to the Mayor and School Department’s request to borrow $72 million to convert sections of the former Everett High School on Broadway to classroom space for 7th and 8th grades to alleviate overcrowding in the neighborhood prove the quality of the drinking water. For more informaschools. “It will be on agenda again when the administration comes up with the plans we asked for,” Van Campen, who represents Ward 5, where the building is located, said in reference to City Council requests on September 9 for information on where tenants, including the Eliot Family Resource Center and a boxing club, would be relocated. “I’m not sure the Mayor had solidifi ed any plans for Eliot or the boxing club, which is a concern for some Councillors who voted it down,” Rogers added in reference to the appropriation request not passing on September 9. “I am hoping it comes back before us soon so we can make progress on the overcrowding issue.” Van Campen, who voted no on September 9, expressed sympathy with recently reported frustration on the matter by School Committee Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano and School Superintendent William Hart. “I share their frustration, please call the Water Department at 617-394-2327. tion,” he said. “I was prepared to vote yes in early September, but, with all the moving pieces, I have an obligation to wait and see how they will be handled.” The vote was 7-4 in favor of the measure, but appropriations require 8 votes to pass. Rogers voted yes. She also released a statement in support of November election ballot Question 4, which is titled “Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances.” Information for voters from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s offi ce indicates “A YES Vote would allow persons over age 21 to use certain natural psychedelic substances under licensed supervision and to grow and possess limited quantities of those substances in their home, and would create a commission to regulate those substance” and “A NO Vote would make no change in the law regarding natural psySTADIUM | SEE PAGE 3 Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://CxJV87VRNure0SOFAMTuXnsw8-mcgCbyP46O63P1Bo8,`̰f.-׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 3 Everett Kiwanis Recognize Local Military Hero 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 The Everett Kiwanis recently presented a certifi cate of appreciation to local military hero Charles “Chuck” Fagone for his service to Country and Community. He served as an E-5 Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and is a recipient of the Purple Heart. Pictured with Sergeant Fagone is Everett Kiwanis President Fred Capone, past Kiwanis Lt. Governor John Mattuchio and incoming President Pat Roberto. (Courtesy photo) STADIUM | FROM PAGE 2 chedelic substances.” “The psychedelic substances allowed would be two substances found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three substances found in plants (dimethyltryptamine, mescaline, and ibogaine)” which “could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator.” Rogers feels the proposal “seeks to provide safe, regulated access to psychedelic medicine in Massachusetts. The measure has the potential to help veterans, people who are terminally ill and individuals facing metal health challenges. By allowing this opportunity, we can renew hope to people in need of alternative treatments.” She added that she released the statement because a lot of people have asked her about the Question. 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Call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Blackstone Valley Veggie Growers, Closing Up the Garden: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, October 1, at 6 p.m. Summer is over. The vegetables are gathered in. Kate Donovan shows us how to prepare for next season. Brought to you by the Everett Cultural Council, which is part of the Mass Cultural Council. Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! Starting at $18.95 Many Types Starting at $49.95 Starting at $95.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES Hours: Starting October 1st, Open Daily 9 AM - 6 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Chris 2024 and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Puzzle Club: Parlin Trustees Table, Wednesday, October 2, from 3-5 p.m. Piece together fun and friendship at the Parlin puzzle table! We’ll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes to work on together. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Resume Writing: Parlin Information Desk – do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only; to register, please call or send an email to Kathleen – 617-394-2300 or slipp@noblenet.org Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk – not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; to register, please call or send email to Kathleen – 617-394-2300 or slipp@ noblenet.org. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, September 30, 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 Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, October 2, 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, October 2, 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. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft Room, Thursday and Friday, October 3 & 4, at 11:00 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliff e for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Guest Author Read-Aloud: Join us in the Parlin Meeting Room on Friday, October 4, at 11 a.m. for a very special guest author read-aloud with Natakki Jones, author of “Nia’s Wash Day: A Family Tradition.” Listen as the author reads her newly released book about a family’s special bonding traditions and celebration of family. Through Nia’s eyes, readers will learn about the beauty of natural hair and the power of self-love. Nature Walk with Mrs. McAuliff e: Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, October 4, at 3 p.m. Let’s go on a nature walk! Join Mrs. McAuliff e as we observe nature around the grounds of the Parlin Memorial Library. We will learn about our fi ve senses while we observe nature around the library. See clouds above, hear crunching leaves beneath your feet, smell the flowers in our flower beds, feel the wind on your cheeks and taste a sweet apple treat with friends while we talk about what we observed on our adventure. Children six and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fluency Fun Fridays! Parlin Children’s Room, Friday, October 4, at 3 p.m. Level up your fl uency game! Stop by the Children’s Room for an afternoon of fun board games like Scrabble and Bananagrams, word searches and crossword puzzles. Suggested ages: fi ve to 12. Shute Adult and Teens Embroidery Club: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, October 3, at 7 p.m. Join us at our Embroidery Club! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, this program invites you to bring your own embroidery projects and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment. Extra basic supplies, including hoops, needles and a selection of threads, will be provided to help you with your current work. For ages 18 and up; registration is not required. All skill levels are welcome. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. We look forward to stitching with you! 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. By appointment only; please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. 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Through the portal, users will be able to request and pay online for certified copies of vital records, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates without having to visit the office in-person. Additionally, funeral homes can request and pay for burial permits. To access the online portal, please visit everettma.permitium.com/rod. For any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 617394-2225 or email CityClerk@ ci.everett.ma.us. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net The Hot Spot Cabaret brings their unique musical comedy revue to the Feed the Need Harvest Party on Oct. 23. Mystic Valley Elder Services is hosting the fundraiser to support local older adults and adults with disabilities. (Courtesy photo) Y ou’re invited to the Feed the Need Harvest Party on Wednesday, October 23, hosted by Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES)! Enjoy a delicious meal, live entertainment and more, all while supporting a worthy cause. Feed the Need will benefit MVES’ Meals on Wheels and food assistance programs in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop. MVES is a registered nonprofit and has been serving the community since 1975. The Hot Spot Cabaret will perform a musical comedy revue featuring lively songs by five seasoned performers and a pianist. Enjoy a family-style dinner by Henry’s Catering of Malden and laugh your heart out for a good cause! There will also be great raffle opportunities. Tickets for $75 each or tables for eight at $600 each are now on sale. You can purchase Feed the Need tickets online at www.mves.org/ feedtheneed-2024. Event sponsorships are available as well. For more information, contact 781-388-4802 or email development@mves. org. MVES provides food security to older adults and adults with disabilities, plus a much-needed wellness check and social interaction. This programming is critically important for residents who rely on MVES due to their health or limited mobility. Food assistance is one of the ways that MVES empowers older adults and adults with disabilities to live safely and independently in their community. MVES also offers Home Care, Information and Options Counseling, Caregiver Support, Transportation and much more. Visit www. mves.org or call 781-324-7705 for more information. The Angel Fund for ALS Research Annual Gala To be held at Umass Chan medical School (Wakefield, MA) – The Annual Gala to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research, an independent nonprofit organization that benefits ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, will be held at the Medical School on Saturday, October 5th beginning with tours of the laboratory in the new NERB research building at 6 p.m. The tours will enable attendees to see where the cutting-edge research takes place. Researchers will be on hand to explain their research projects. In addition to the tours, the evening will include a silent auction, dinner, and remarks from Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. of UMass Chann Medical School, and Richard Kennedy, President of The Angel Fund for ALS Research. The event will honEVENTS | SEE PAGE 7 “Feed the Need” Fundraiser Harvest party will support mystic Valley Elder Services’ efforts in the community ׉ 7cassandra://jxhAniW8-RsPvh9dYsnCGo_EIqbo2p9863kDx_Liwk0, `̰f.-׉E TTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 7 Director of Veterans Affairs Antoine Coleman speaking at the podium. Mayor Carlo DeMaria speaking at the podium. DEDICATION | FROM PAGE 1 DiCato, who joined the Army at 17 and needed his parents to give their permission due to being below the age requirement at the time, served with honor during the Korean War. While serving, he was held as a prisoner of war (POW) by enemy forces. Rather than wilt under the grueling stress of being held as a POW, DiCato remained resolute. He remained true to himself and to his brothers-in-arms, despite the substandard living conditions he was forced to deal with. After he left Korea, DiCato returned to Everett to live and work and chase his version of the American Dream. He began working in construction and eventually opened his own business, Joe’s Fish & Tackle. He also married his sweetheart, Rita, and raised a family despite everything he had experienced. “Although the Korean War is often referred to as the forgotten war, Everett will never forget the sacrifice that Joseph DiCato made for our country,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “He will always be remembered for his courage and tenacity as a great soldier and kindness and generosity of an even better family man.” 100 ACRE | FROM PAGE 6 or individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. The cost of the gala is $125 per person and includes dinner which begins at 7:00 p.m. Sponsors to date include Nigro, Pettepit and Lucas, Lucia Lighting, Solimine Funeral Homes and The Savings Bank. Corporate sponsorships are available for $5,000 (Gold Sponsorship), $2500 (Silver Sponsorship) and $1000 (Bronze Sponsorship). Advance reservations are required, and tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.theangelfund.org. Information about the gala or a corporate sponsorship can be obtained at www.theangelfund.org or by calling (781) 245-7070. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Joseph Dicato, Jr. speaking at the podium. A photo of Joseph DiCato, Sr. that was on display during the ceremony. 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The SAC members are Everett High School (EHS) students Tre’von Carrington, Milena Antonio, Kaylee Rodriguez, Kristin Caliz Guzman and Kelly St. Fort (who also serves as the Student Representative to the School Committee). The SAC members work together to compile a report that the Student Representative delivers to the School Committee during its twice-monthly Regular Meetings. This year, each SAC member will also be assigned to a K-8 school to provide updates about School Committee matReminder: Homecoming Game Set for Friday, October 4 S uperintendent William Hart and Principal Dennis Lynch want to remind everyone that EHS will host its annual Homecoming Game on Friday, October 4, 2024, when the Crimson Tide welcome the Taunton Tigers to Veterans Memorial Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff . 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Thanks to Facilities Director Rob Moreschi for overseeing this project. Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping ters, gather feedback and discover what issues are most important to elementary school students. Above, the SAC members are pictured with faculty advisor Carolynn MacWilliam, Superintendent William Hart and School Committee members Marcony Barros, Joseph LaMonica, Margaret Cornelio, Vice Chairperson Samantha Hurley, Robin Babcock, Joseph D’Onofrio, Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano, Kristin Bairos and Joanna Garren. EPS Facilities and Maintenance ׉ 7cassandra://6f7phrVNgrPOVTWf08kyGfPE20iSzrC4hOyWbrNs1Hg,`̰f.-׉E7THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 9 ~ Excellence in the EpS ~ It’s More Than a Game T he Everett Public Schools (EPS) thanks everyone who help make our home football games successful community events, including the Crimson Tide Cheerleaders and Marching Band; staff who sell tickets; public address announcer Josh DelGaizo; the EHS-TV crew for broadcasting EHS games; our students, families and fans; and our community partners. Above, Superintendent William Hart and School Committee Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano are pictured with Student Resource Officers Janelle Grasso and Det. Stephen Ramunno and EHS cheerleader Emma Perry on Friday, September 20 vs. Xaverian. EHS Teachers Recognized by CSTA T wo EHS computer science teachers have received national recognition for their commitment to promoting equity in the classroom. Neil Plotnick (above) has been selected to participate in the 2024–25 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Equity Fellowship, while Corey Cheever (inset) has been named to the 2024 cohort of the Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) Teacher Ambassador program. “Congratulations to these outstanding faculty members for earning these prestigious honors,” said Superintendent William Hart. “These are tremendous opportunities that will benefi t their students and STEM education at Everett High.” The CSTA Equity Fellowship is a year-long program that fosters leadership development and identifies opportunities for the group to develop ongoing, peer-to-peer professional learning focused on addressing issues of equity in computer science classrooms. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Captains, shown from left to right, are: Emilia Maria-Babcock, Yesla Garcia, and Casey Martinez. Seniors Hilary Monja, Emilia Maria-Babcock, Yelsa Garcia and Alondra Flores. Their Senior Night is mid- to late October. Crimson Tide Weekly Sports Roundup By Joe McConnell Girls soccer maintains winning record in GBL T he Everett High School girls soccer team (3-2 in the Greater Boston League, 3-4 overall) experienced a split decision last week, first losing to Revere by the narrowest of margins, 3-2 on Sept. 17, before returning quickly to the win column two days later with a convincing victory over Lynn English, 6-1. Both games were on the road. “It was a very hard-fought game against Revere, with both teams going toe-to-toe,” said coach Dom Persuitte The Crimson Tide scored first on a goal by Marianna Rodrigues, who stepped in for an injured player. It was her first goal of the season. Yelsa Garcia was credited with an assist on the play. “Even though, Garcia did not get any goals, she was our playmaker in this game. She also setup Gisele Erazo for her first goal of the season,” Persuitte said. “On that goal by Erazo, Garcia took the ball down the line blowing past a few defenders, before crossing it to Erazo, who crashed the net to finish off the scoring play,” added the veteran Everett coach. Alondra Flores was singled out by the coach for holding down the defensive middle of the field. “Her vision and ability to read the field just made her unstoppable,” said Persuitte. Emilia Maria-Babcock once again played lights out in net, according to Persuitte. “Her tireless effort and unmatched ability in goal is keeping this team in every contest,” he said. “Overall, it was such a great team performance against Revere, in particular captain Casey Martinez played solidly from her center-back position to keep the defensive line in check.” The offense was then on fire against the Bulldogs. Garcia and Flores paced the offensive attack with three and two Leilany Rodriguez shows some support to teammates, goalie Ashley Heath, Gabriella Lones Rivera and Sofia Arana-Quintanilla during last week’s action against Malden. (Advocate file photo) goals, respectively. Maria-Babcock took a regular position up front in the second half after another stellar performance in net. For her efforts, she also tacked on a goal. Garcia’s final goal of the game utilized her knowledge of the game by dribbling past the Lynn English defense twice, before capitalizing on a deflection off a defender. Both goals by Flores came off set SPORTS | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://USLV-uf_XvLQbLidOmBQV6F3Gs35hOIRAiQNxYzVlXE/`̰f.-׉E 0THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 11 Everett falls to Catholic Conference power Xaverian for second straight year Tide football looks to regroup against non-league host bC High tonight By Joe McConnell T he Everett High School football team (1-2) played its second non-league game in three weeks with pretty much the same results. Mansfield defeated them in the opener, 45-14, and then after a convincing triumph over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Medford, 34-14, the Crimson Tide fell for the straight year to Division 1 powerhouse Xaverian last Friday night at Everett Memorial Stadium, 56-27. Second-year coach Justin Flores setup the regular season schedule by design to put his club in a better position to make the Division 1 playoffs that’s primarily based on the new power rankings system. Only the Top 16 clubs in each division make the postseason. But first, Flores would like to see them just play better against all opponents. “We need to tackle better as a team,” Flores said after last Friday’s Xaverian game. “Our blocking also needs to be better. There really wasn’t much to be happy about in this game.” As for those power rankings, they can only help his club so much. The Tide missed the playoffs in 2023, despite losing just once in the regular season. But now with two losses, he knows they also have to win to be considered for any playoff berth. “We are only helped in the power rankings if the opposing teams continue to have good seasons,” he said. But winning games at this The Tide’s Yariel Ortiz drags his defender with him into the end zone for a touchdown. stage will definitely offset any loss against quality teams. The Tide played well in the first half until the Hawks started to wear them down. Yariel Ortiz was the team’s standout in this game with three receptions for 106 yards. He was credited with one touchdown catch. Quarterback Carlos Rodrigues carried the ball 12 times for 30 yards that also included two rushing touchdowns. He also completed seven passes out of 17 attempts for 130 yards, one of which was the aforementioned scoring strike to Ortiz. Manny Santiago piled up 41 yards on 13 carries. Joao Barreiros ran the ball once for 74 yards. Armani Negron caught two passes for 13 yards. Gidion Legall was on the receiving end of one pass for 11 yards. The Everett boys will take on BC High, another non-league opponent, tonight (Sept. 27, 6 Everett’s Fabrice Michaud tackles a Xaverian ball carrier from behind causing a fumble. p.m.) on the Eagles Dorchester campus. The Tide defeated their Catholic Conference counterparts last year, 35-34. But that was then, and this is now, according to Flores. “Last year doesn’t matter,” the Everett coach said. “(BC High) is a brand-new team with a brand-new head coach (Weymouth native and BC High alumnus Paul Zukauskas, former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman, who retired from the NFL in 2005) and staff. We expect them to be big and physical, and try to get downhill on us. Their quarterback (Carter Carroll, a William & Mary commit) is one of the best in the state, and does a tremendous job delivering the ball in the pocket and on the run.” Tide quarterback Carlos Rodrigues hands the ball off to running back Joao Barreiros during Friday’s action at Veterans Stadium in Everett. (Advocate photo by Henry Huang) ׉ 7cassandra://Xu1pdVL0WZssP70kdOafUIR1otuBc8IhAR0FLwzyIIc-`̰f.-f.- PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Cc6sDzYfgBfD2FZNpF6dW5qU4vl52IERWPngp1k-rao9`)׉ 7cassandra://zZRuCxpBw1CcDPjtFCs1eASWzX73YaMJXdrVPxzUCEI͚`J׉ 7cassandra://-9Idu4VSetUO1wpgF0xwPSmp0fSXfZ_O0QTvpH1cC5Y2`̰f..1ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://kUV6b5futDPmpVr6n8hU6JINSYMPmIwa64NbHx_8kHYc`)׉ 7cassandra://or4Ir9ABD8-ieDVFa97Jph6xYHtfFfD_OpH7xMgn7Zgͣ`J׉ 7cassandra://wlb7MN-fP1aSDJrS-xtnF0nbY1Qz0AMcFx0gpLjZhZI6`̰f..2׉EPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 EHS Crimson Tide Football versu The Everett High School Marching Band performs at halftime. Joao Barreiros and#12 Kervens Joseph work together to take down The Tide’s Yariel Ortiz drags his defender with him into the end zone for a touchdown. Tise quaterback Carlos Rodrigues finds an open teammate for the pass. Everett’s Carlos Rodrigues dives for the touchdown. Everett kicker Lucas Brito with the kick off. Everett’s Elijah Lassiter wraps up a Xaverian’s ball carrier. Everett’s Yariel Ortiz dives to the ground for the catch. The Everett High School Marching Band performs at halftime. ׉ 7cassandra://-9Idu4VSetUO1wpgF0xwPSmp0fSXfZ_O0QTvpH1cC5Y2`̰f.-׉EyTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 13 sus Xaverian Brothers HS Game Highlights Everett’s Fabrice Michaud tackles from behind, causing a fumble. the runner. (Advocate photos by Henry Huang) Tide QB Carlos Rodrigues hands off to running back Joao Barreiros. Everett’s Yariel Ortiz with the catch for the 2-point conversion. Yariel Ortiz celebrates on the sidelines with some fans. The Tide’s Jonathan Goes recovers the fumble and celebrates. Everett fans cheer on the home team. The Tide’s Fabrice Michaud tackles the runner for a down. 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Alondra’s second goal got its start on a corner kick by Sofi a Arana-Quintanilla, who moved up to midfi eld from her customary defensive spot. Martinez played another solid game, with the coach specifi cally singling out her communication skills, citing that it’s something every coach demands from their players. Persuitte said that the team got off to a rocky start in the fi rst half against the Bulldogs, and it took about 32 minutes to get everything into gear. But once they did, they were fi ring on all cylinders. The Everett girls took on Lynn Classical (Sept. 24) and Somerville (Sept. 26) this week at home after press deadline. Heading into these games, Persuitte said that both opponents are very tough, but beatable. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 I Boys soccer remains unbeaten after two ties t was a week of competitive games on the pitch, and the Everett High School boys soccer team (3-0-3) stood up to the task by tying GBL rivals Revere (2-2, Sept. 17) and Lynn English (1-1, Sept. 19) at home. First-year Everett coach Rodney Landaverde said that Revere was the preseason favorite to dominate the league, and so he has few complaints with his team’s eff orts. “We played very well against Revere, and in the second half of that game we dominated possession,” said Landaverde, “even though we gave up a last-minute goal on a set play.” Landaverde credits senior Luvens Hector for his fi ne play all over the pitch. Center-backs Bryan Ribeiro and Efrain Ramos did their job on the back line. Their eff orts limited Revere’s attacking players to very few scoring chances. Captain Gabriel Garcia scored a goal for Everett on a penalty kick late in the fi rst half. Senior Henrique Pinto then notched his fi rst goal of the season off a corner kick. The game against the Rams two days later was anything but fast-paced. “It was a very slow game overall,” said Landaverde. “We didn’t generate many scoring chances. We struggled to possess the ball, and on a couple of occasions were left vulnerable when we lost the ball at midfi eld.” Garcia accounted for the Everett goal on a header in the box assisted by Hector. It gave SPORTS | SEE PAGE 20 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Wilton Rangel Property located at: 749 Broadway Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal calls for the construction of a five-story mixed-use structure with 3 retail spaces and 50 residential units, 8 of which shall be deed-restricted as affordable, with underground parking on a currently-vacant parcel of land totaling 12,933 sq. ft. 749 Broadway is a parcel of land referenced by Assessors Department as N0-05-000189. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. . All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. 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Proposals will be evaluated pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B. The City intends to enter into an agreement for up to one year, with an option to extend up to two years. The final date to submit proposals is October 16, 2024 by 10 am. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION: The Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and information are available on the City’s website Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com). Pursuant to G.L. c.30B, s.6(d), the contents will remain confidential, and the proposals with price will remain sealed pending completion of the evaluation process. No proposals will be accepted after the time and date specified. Each Proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions within the RFP. It is the responsibility of prospective proposers and or bidders to check with the City of Everett for new information, any addenda, or modifications to any solicitation. The term of the contract shall extend for one year from the date of execution and renewable for a term of two additional one-year terms at the sole discretion of the City. ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. C.30B, §6. AS SUCH, PROPOSERS’ SUBMISSIONS SHALL CONSIST OF TWO (2) PARTS: (I) A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE EVERYTHING RESPONSIVE TO THE RFP EXCEPT PRICE AND (II) A PRICE PROPOSAL, SETTING FORTH THE PROPOSER’S BID PRICE. The City will reject any and all proposals in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all proposers, or to reject any or all proposals (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. September 27, 2024 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://LhhP7lxu2zDlbGx_sRrT6c0hWHeMjAWuTCzCSG000oY'`̰f.-f.- PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://2fSvLHah7XYp7KNEPEqtKZMCCWPJLsRdC_YhOxrxDdw`)׉ 7cassandra://1XuDddlKMgpuFSzsi-Y6qhios57yAQ3ODXR9MKdi-cM͑`J׉ 7cassandra://dUB9bkPKMrPkD8By_SoQfk5bXf-UD-49LtqSs7qwLzI%`̰f..Cט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://cehuDKYgkvbEJTBJbFJIlKmbMsmyxixUt3KX-nZ-RT0`)׉ 7cassandra://86MmdNIdTDbbbOnNd4fHapBhtgqlh0owXIexR0dyMM4}`J׉ 7cassandra://ov14V1l366-2Zhv0-K1nw_NAEafrR6Y3b0ECuOIxxxA$`̰f..Dנf..I̱̊9ׁHhttps://www.maׁ ׁ Ј׉E$IPage 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 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 influence. 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://massterlist.com/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local representatives voted with their party’s leadership in the 2024 session through September 20. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 101 votes from the 2024 House session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not quorum calls or votes on local issues. Quorum calls are used to gather a majority of members onto the House fl oor to conduct business and members simply vote “present” in order to indicate their presence in the chamber. The votes of the 2024 membership of 24 Republicans were compared with those of GOP House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). The votes of the 2024 membership of 132 Democrats were comLEGAL NOTICE CITY OF EVERETT pared to House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). THE DEMOCRATS: A total of 112 (84.8 percent) of the 132 Democrats voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time. There were only 20 Democratic representatives who voted diff erently than Mariano on any roll calls. The two Democratic representative who voted the most times against Mariano were Reps. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) who voted with Mariano only 78 times (82.1 percent of the time) and David Robertson (D-Tewksbury) who voted with Mariano only 85 times (84.1 percent). All other representatives voted with Mariano at least 92 percent of the time. THE REPUBLICANS: A total of fi ve (20.8 percent) of the 24 GOP members voted with Jones 100 percent of the time. The two Republican representatives who voted the most times against Jones were Reps. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) who voted with Jones only 69 times (74.1 percent of the time) and Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) who voted with Jones only 71 times (74.7 percent pf the time). All other representatives voted with Jones at least 94.9 percent of the time. THE UNENROLLED: Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) is the only unenrolled House member and is not affi liated with either the Republican or Democratic party. We based her voting record on how many times she voted with Democratic House Speaker Ron Mariano. REPRESENTATIVES’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20 The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2024 through September 20. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 101 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 percent (0) EVERETT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE AN ORDINANCE ADDING TWO NEW SECTIONS TO THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE – SECTION 36 (MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AND SECTION 37 (EVERETT DOCKLANDS INNOVATION DISTRICT (“EDID”)) To all interested parties, In accordance with MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Section 12 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance (Revised Ordinances, Appendix A), the Everett City Council shall conduct the required public hearing for changes to the city’s zoning ordinance. Said public hearing shall be held during a regular meeting of the council on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at Everett City Hall, Third Floor, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. At said meeting, the public shall be allowed to speak on proposed amendments to the City of Everett’s Zoning Ordinance by adding two new sections, Sections 36 and 37. Section 36 creates and defines a Master Planned Development. Section 37 creates and defines a new zoning district, the Everett Docklands Innovation District (EDID). A copy of the documents associated with the proposed amendment shall be available in the City Clerk’s Office for public inspection. A copy of these documents may also be found in the agenda packet for the September 23, 2024 regular meeting of the City Council, which is already posted on the city web site at the following link: cityofeverett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0923-2024-City-Council.pdf. The current proposed language for Section 36 can be found on pages 97 thru 109; the current proposed language for Section 37 can be found on pages 110 thru 125. A view of the proposed changes to the city’s Zoning Map appears on page 95. Copies of these documents shall also be found in the agenda packets for all subsequent City Council meetings where this ordinance appears on the meeting agenda. Questions and comments may be directed in advance of the public hearing to the Legislative Aide for the City Council, Michael Mangan at Michael.Mangan@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2237. Robert J. Van Campen, President Michael Mangan, Legislative Aide September 27, 2024 ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL USE INTEREST FROM STATE’S “RAIN DAY FUND” TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL FUNDS (S 2954) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey legislation 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 would 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 contains a healthy amount of money. The Secretary of Administration and Finance would then pursue federal funds for infrastructure, resiliency and economic development. “This final legislation … increases our commonwealth’s ability to compete for federal funds while also paying down our debt obligations,” said Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham), Chair of the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight. “The needs of the public are ever-changing when it comes to the infrastructure of the state, and to be able to keep up with the needs of our residents is imperative when it comes to accomplishing important public purposes,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Public safety and convenience will ensure that the roles that we all have continue to operate smoothly and keep Massachusetts on the national stage as a competitive economy.” “Remaining competitive, equitable and aff ordable as a commonwealth means thinking creatively about our state’s fi nances and seizing opportunities,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “We have been fi scally prudent in building up the largest rainy day funds in Massachusetts’ history, which allows us to leverage our robust interest earnings to compete for federal dollars that will help us strengthen our infrastructure.” “Ensuring that the commonwealth is able to aggressively compete for the federal funding being made available to states is critical,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The projects and investments that will be funded across the United States because of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Infl ation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act will transform this country and create a signifi cant number of jobs in the process. It’s vital that Massachusetts does everything that it can to share in that prosperity.” $362 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 5050) – Gov. Healey signed into law a $362 million budget to help close out fi scal year 2024 that ended on July 31. Key provisions ratify and fund some 38 collective bargaining agreements and direct $228 million in funding for the American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community Based Services before a deadline that would require Massachusetts to return the money to Washington, D.C. Other provisions include $20 million to replace lost federal funding for victims of violent crimes; $29.7 million in early education and care subsidies to ensure providers can maintain access for all income-eligible families in need of childcare; $5.6 million for tax abatements for veterans, widows, blind persons and the elderly; $5.1 million to support increased demand for the Healthy Incentives Program which provides fresh healthy food options and supports local growers; and $2.1 million for Women, Infants and Children nutrition services to BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://dUB9bkPKMrPkD8By_SoQfk5bXf-UD-49LtqSs7qwLzI%`̰f.-׉E THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 fully support the current caseload of recipients. ATTORNEY GENERAL CAMPBELL’S YOUTH COUNCIL - Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced the creation of the first-ever Youth Council to advise her office about critical issues facing youth and help the council members build skills as leaders and advocates. The council would be comprised of 18 members between the ages of 14-18 from regions across the state. Supporters say the council will offer their perspective to help inform and advise the Attorney General’s Office on issues that affect them, including bias and discrimination, mental health, social media use, anti-bullying, school safety, environmental justice, gun violence prevention and government accountability. “Our young people are our next generation of leaders,” said Campbell. “Far too often, they are left out of conversations about issues that directly impact them. As a mother of two boys, I am fully committed to addressing the challenges facing our youth, and as your Attorney General, I’m proud to seek out young voices to inform our work in these spaces.” “I’m excited to be part of the … Youth Council because it provides me with a unique opportunity to learn how the Attorney General and state government address matters that are important to young people,” said Youth Council Member Victoria Mukiibi. “Through my past community involvement, I have come to appreciate the importance of youth engagement. I’m eager to collaborate with my peers to add our voices to the conversations that shape decisions that impact our communities.” TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM – The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) announced it will administer a tax amnesty program that will run from November 1 through December 30, 2024. The program was part of the fiscal 2025 budget approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Healey on July 29. “I urge individuals and businesses to take this opportunity to voluntarily pay their back taxes and interest beginning November 1,” said Geoffrey Snyder, Commissioner of Revenue. “The program is a significant step to help taxpayers come into compliance, including non-filers.” According to the DOR, the amnesty program will allow non-filers and taxpayers with outstanding tax liabilities to catch up on back taxes and save on penalties. The program aims to bring into compliance those taxpayers who have failed to file returns or have unpaid assessments. Taxpayers who meet certain criteria must request amnesty, file returns and pay outstanding tax and interest liabilities to have eligible penalties waived. Additionally, non-filers or individuals who failed to file required returns with DOR, may benefit from a three-year limited look-back period. For more information and details, go to https://www.mass. gov/info-details/massachusetts-tax-amnesty-2024?auHash=oXAm2BQH-FSu52XemaRx5FJMF0xALmEvxLj1gGTBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://ov14V1l366-2Zhv0-K1nw_NAEafrR6Y3b0ECuOIxxxA$`̰f.-f.- PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://sFCpQcgcc1nYM1xu8pKVFZ7Y5IyK4N7T7Avi5ajqEn0@`)׉ 7cassandra://UN33MpW5qSPT3M3tYVpi-CKfeR4GDhXkAOt0HtMnngI͑`J׉ 7cassandra://N4bJsqZB_5l8C_2s4kHUW0-EuNqh5EJXtoiQnK0U7Do$`̰f..Jט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://I9h1ZlrZGStyH6KcXPO6IoJK6sPxqHQYDYLTpBc4DQIN`)׉ 7cassandra://zx-7VfCRTxJbXzamAUYj84mZKeRuO-VOpTXVRM_LCLc͋|`J׉ 7cassandra://-3YwuhxWTGOrCsPj-oErQUqsMrgAaNmeevdNlNPpAhs&`̰f..Kנf..W9ׁH%mailto:Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.usׁ ׁ Јנf..VO9ׁH*http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter.ׁ ׁ Јנf..U`t9ׁH)http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planningׁ ׁ Јנf..T D9ׁHhttp://ADVOCATE.NEWS.MAׁ ׁ Јנf..S V܁̜9ׁHhttp://FACEBOOK.COM/ׁ ׁ Јנf..R̘9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Јנf..QXlA9ׁHhttp://Fri.Seׁ ׁ Јנf..PdO9ׁHhttp://Wed.Seׁ ׁ Јנf..OdlP9ׁHhttp://Mon.Seׁ ׁ Ј׉E)Page 18 Send your Legal Notices to: info@advocatenews.net ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Carlos Ferreira, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., dated May 7, 2004, and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 42739 at Page 144, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, dated May 6, 2009, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 52731, Page 498; by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, dated May 29, 2012, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 59210, Page 194; by assignment from Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, dated April 16, 2014, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 63543, Page 203; by assignment from Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, to Federal National Mortgage Association, dated August 10, 2015, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 65903, Page 277; by assignment from Federal National Mortgage Association to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust, dated March 4, 2019, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 72294, Page 184; and by an assignment from U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of FW-BKPL Series I Trust, dated February 2, 2021, recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 77003, Page 204, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 P.M. on the 16th day of October 2024, at 15 Staples Avenue, Unit 3-48, Everett, MA 02149, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Condominium Unit 3-48 of that certain condominium known as Central Court Condominium situated at 15 Staples Avenue, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts created by Master Deed dated July 6, 1987, recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds on July 9, 1987, Book 18305, Page 049, as amended by First Amendment creating Phase II, dated July 7, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18305, Page 111, as amended by Second Amendment creating Phase IV, dated July 28, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18415, Page 558, as amended by Third Amendment, dated July 28, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18415, Page 572, as amended by Fourth Amendment creating Phase III, dated July 28, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18415, Page 577, as amended by Fifth Amendment dated September 16, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18556, Page 585, together with the percentage interest in the common areas and facilitites of said condominium appenaining to said Unit as provided for in said Master Deed as amended. Said premises are subject to the following encumberances: 1. The provisions of Massachusetts, General Laws, Chapter 183A; easements, restrictions, covenants, reservations, terms and conditions contained or referred to in said Master Deed, as amended as aforesaid and the By-laws of Central Court Condominium Association, Inc., dated July 6, 1987, recorded with said Deeds, Book 18305, Page 072, as amended by Instrument, dated July 14, 1987, recorded with said Deeds; Book 18381, Page 246. 2. Right of way set forth in a deed from DiBiase Brothers, Inc. to Ugo DiBirase, dated June 27, 1968, recorded with said Deeds, Book 11529, Page 498. 3. Agreement, dated November 7, 1974 recorded with said Deeds, Book 12724, Page 419. 4. Easements set forth in a Deed from Atwood O. Wagner to J.G. Blunt Co., dated March 31, 1916, recorded with said Deeds, Book 4040, Page 487. 5. Easements set forth in a Deed from Atwood O. Wagner to J.G. Blunt Company, dated March 30, 1929, recorded with said Deeds, Book 4336, Page 398. A deed from Jose A. Maldonado to be recorded herewith. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by wire transfer to Demerle & Associates P.C., 10 City Square, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02129 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of FW-BKPL Series I Trust, Present holder of said mortgage, By its Attorneys, Demerle & Associates P.C. 10 City Square, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02129 September 13, 20, 27, 2024 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 BCWU QUOTABLE QUOTES Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on how to address hate and bias-motivated incidents consistent with their legal obligations. According to the report, “The guidance comes amid a rise in antisemitism, racism, anti-LGBTQ+ hate, Islamophobia and hate across the globe, the country and Massachusetts – including a rise in hate-fueled assaults, incidents of white supremacist propaganda, discriminatory bullying and harassment in Massachusetts K-12 schools.” The report continued, “The guidance has been specifically updated to help school districts distinguish between protected student speech and unprotected bullying and harassment. It reminds school districts of their legal obligations to allow for discourse and expression of different viewpoints while also promptly investigating and responding to any and all incidents of alleged harassment or bullying. It also calls on school districts to take affirmative steps to create school environments that are safe and inclusive for all students and prevent hate and bias incidents from occurring.” To report a school-based incident of hate or bias, individuals may contact the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division online at https://www.mass.gov/howto/file-a-civil-rights-complaint or at 617-963-2817. Here are some of the comments by various government officials on the report: “It pains me to see the rise in antisemitism, anti-LGBTQ+ hate, racism, Islamophobia and hate happening across our state, our country and the world. I’m particularly concerned about the prevalence of hate and violence in our schools. I know that our communities are hurting, and they are frightened. Attorney General Campbell and I are issuing this guidance to send a clear message that hate has no place in Massachusetts – especially not in our schools. This guidance and these grants are giving our schools the tools they need to better prevent and respond to hate. Together, we can ensure that our schools are safe, welcoming, inclusive environments for all students. ---Gov. Maura Healey. “Our administration strongly condemns hate of all kinds. But with hate crimes on the rise across our state, it’s essential that we act. This guidance empowers schools to better prevent hate, support the mental health and wellbeing of their students and celebrate our amazing, diverse and inclusive communities.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “It’s crucial that our schools take a firm stand against hate, discrimination and bullying while also protecting students’ rights to free speech and expression, particularly in the context of ongoing violence both here and abroad.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell. “Schools should be places where all students, staff and families are welcomed, and diversity is championed. Here in Massachusetts, we stand firmly against hate – and we are backing up that commitment by delivering this guidance and these investments, so schools are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to foster safe and inclusive environments that allow every student to feel supported and thrive.” ---Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “These grants are important investments in building safe and respectful school communities where all students are known and valued. Both the hate crimes prevention and genocide education grants are built on avoiding the mistakes of the past and recognizing the dignity in everyone.” --- Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Russell D. Johnston. 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 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 of Sept.1620, the House met for a total of two hours and 23 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 23 minutes. BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://N4bJsqZB_5l8C_2s4kHUW0-EuNqh5EJXtoiQnK0U7Do$`̰f.-׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 19 Homestead Exemption Increase T his past August, our State Legislature passed Session Law 2024, Chapter 150, Section 51, An Act relative to the Aff ordable Homes Act. Contained within this legislation was an increase in the homestead exemption from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for all Massachusetts homeowners. The prices of homes have increased so much over the past several years, this type of legislation was certainly warranted. This increase in the exemption applies retroactively to any valid homestead that a homeowner has already declared and recorded at the appropriate registry of deeds. There is no need to declare and record another homestead to take advantage of the new $1,000,000 exemption. Under the current law, your principal residence that you own is automatically protected up to $125,000. It would have been nice if the legislature simply made the automatic homestead $1,000,000. The $125,000 exemption is simply too small with the prices of homes in Massachusetts. A primary residence also includes a manufactured home and a mobile home. Refi nancing your mortgage will not terminate your homestead exemption. Furthermore, since 2011, homeowners are able to declare a homestead even if they place their home in a Trust. There is a separate Declaration of Homestead form designed for Trusts. A Declaration of Homestead also protects the sales proceeds upon the sale of your home for up to one year after the date of sale, or on the date when a new Mass. Medical Society urges vaccines against three major respiratory viruses P hysicians from the Massachusetts Medical Society advise patients in the Commonwealth to schedule time with their health care provider to learn more about receiving vaccines against three major respiratory viruses: infl uenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Patients should receive these vaccines before the end of October for the best protection ahead of the peak virus season. The U.S. Centers for Disease home is purchased with the net sales proceeds, whichever occurs fi rst. If your home is destroyed by fi re, the insurance proceeds are protected for a period of two years after the date of the fi re or on the date when your home is reconstructed, or a new home is purchased, whichever is earlier. The homestead is designed to protect the equity in your home against creditors or lawsuits of any nature. Federal, state and local tax liens are not protected by the homestead. Neither are you protected in the event you default on a mortgage secured by your home, or against a lien by MassHealth’s estate recovery unit seeking reimbursement for Medicaid payments made on behalf of the homeowner. Child support and spousal support orders issued by a Probate Court are also not protected by the Declaration of Homestead. If a married couple are both age 62 or more, the elderly homestead protection then increases to $2,000,000. That represents excellent protection for the home. Every homeowner in Massachusetts has to declare a homestead and record it at the registry of deeds. The protection is invaluable. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 Mon.Sept. 16 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Tues. Sept. 17 No House session No Senate session Wed.Sept. 18 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept .19 House 11:01 a.m. to 1:17 p.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. Fri.Sept. 20 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. Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all individuals over six months old receive an annual fl u vaccine. The fl u can cause serious illness and death. Preliminary CDC data indicates that up to 830,000 hospitalizations and approximately 25,00072,000 deaths were caused by the flu during the 2023-2024 season. There is potential for RSV to be extremely dangerous to those over 75, those 60 and over with underlying chronic health conditions, infants and young children. The CDC recommends that these populations receive an RSV vaccine. There are multiple options for COVID-19 vaccines, which are recommended for all individuals over six months old. A discussion with your health care provider can help determine the best vaccine for each individual. These respiratory diseases are contagious and can result in severe health consequences, so it is important to consider safe and eff ective vaccines to protect yourself and those with whom you live, learn, work and socialize. In addition to vaccinations, basic preventive measures – like physical distancing when you are ill, wearing a mask if you are sick and must be around others, covering coughs and sneezes and frequent handwashing – can help reduce the community spread and severity of transmissible respiratory diseases. If you have questions or concerns about vaccines, the Massachusetts Medical Society encourages you to speak with your trusted health care provider. LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Gabriel Kachuba E. Silva and Gabriella Silva Property located at: 19 Paris Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections19 and 21 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a 7,033 square foot site, presently occupied by a two-family, 2.5-story residential structure, which would be razed to construct a four-story building with five (5) attached townhouses, all of which are proposed as 3-Bedroom units. The lot would also accommodate a separated garage structure. In total, the parcel would contain ten (10) parking spaces for the residents of the project – five (5) enclosed in the garage and five (5) exterior spaces. 19 Paris Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as K0-08-000006. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman September 20, 27, 2024 ׉ 7cassandra://-3YwuhxWTGOrCsPj-oErQUqsMrgAaNmeevdNlNPpAhs&`̰f.-f.- PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://MUNO5H6VrDWdWgI4qBYVgX3ZVO3CL2lD1krpiO463DoL`)׉ 7cassandra://QeeSoJukF0szKelFXijJFx0EHWpV8l_BJkh1JF0nUqU͕_`J׉ 7cassandra://4HqiunM1PysLcCzbVcol4F5YNCTPMoChrXfCoa1cHq4+S`̰f..Xט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://_TjXpWvEqU1L6GyAmLgOZbBZmHz-COpGXCludHINVgsv`)׉ 7cassandra://I3ch1KkIegnuqUE6kVG4GWNeuSKHjLarUOHiZCHCRNcͤl`J׉ 7cassandra://9trFoWJ6zKXTbd66ObxpWslwYx6dkXvVTHo9NVue-KM0`̰f..Yנf.._M̰9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E-Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 14 their teammates a short-lived lead, before the Bulldogs tied it just five minutes later in the second half. “We could have had two wins, but small mental mistakes have cost us so far this season,” said Landaverde. “But the boys remain optimistic, and as a coaching staff we feel they are starting to get in a smooth groove of playing with each other day in and day out. We continue to see progress with our training principles that will help us put more goals in the back of the net.” On Monday, Sept. 23, the Tide edged Lynn Classical under the lights at Lynn’s Manning Field, 3-2. More on this game in next Friday’s Everett Advocate.They were at Somerville to take on the Highlanders yesterday (Sept. 26) after press deadline. They will be back home at 7-Acres next week to face Medford on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and Malden two days later (Oct. 3). Both games will begin at 4:15 p.m. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Offers Meals at No Cost for Students Mystic Valley Regional Charter School participates the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2024-2025. Students receive breakfast and lunch at school without having to pay a fee or submit a household application. Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www. usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Everett’s Gabriel Garcia moves the ball up field as a Malden player moves in during last week’s action against Malden. (Advocate file photo). Tide fall sports scorecard T he field hockey team is off to a 3-1 start with shutout wins over Greater Lowell (30), Haverhill (2-0) and Northeast Voke (7-0) after losing the opener to Hamilton-Wenham (3-1). They will be going up against host Revere later today (Sept. 27) at Harry Della Russo Stadium, beginning at 4 p.m. The volleyball team (1-6) won its first match of the year on Monday against host Saugus, 3-0. The Everett golfers are 1-4 after five matches. Their lone win was against Malden in the season opener at Stoneham earlier this month, 28-44. The boys cross-country team is 2-0 after beating Lynn Classical (24-31, Sept. 11) and Lynn English (21-40, Sept. 16). The girls lost to Lynn Classical in their only meet to date at 7-Acres on Sept. 11, 15-40. ׉ 7cassandra://4HqiunM1PysLcCzbVcol4F5YNCTPMoChrXfCoa1cHq4+S`̰f.-׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 Page 21 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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