׉?4ׁB!בCטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://3R9tow6ThZ9eu8rr_2hlesV_BM_OwPtEEGRZMvNdnAok`'p׉ 7cassandra://JQdWq_WY93haN41-pMHab5jrNy8kfA-odGAFHyLv1ugͼ~`׉ 7cassandra://jkgoMDJ2FZPQtxNOefeMa9Es5j0E5lWmGuFWWJ5KqAg9`iij_#׈Eiij_#׉ERevere Weighs Shift from Lottery to Neighborhood Model for Middle School Placement Special to The Advocate S uperintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, Revere Public Schools officials, School Committee members, and Mayor Patrick Keefe gathered with families, caregivers, students, and staff on Tuesday evening to solicit community feedback on a potential overhaul of how students are assigned to the city’s three middle schools — Rumney Marsh Academy, Garfield Middle School, and Susan B. Anthony Middle School. The meeting focused on whether the district should transition away from its longstanding, lottery-based placement system and adopt a neighborhood middle school model, beginning as early as the next school year. School leaders emphasized that no final decision has been made and that parent City Council to hold hearing on $37M bond for McKinley School renovation By Barbara Taormina T City Planner Tom Skwierawski, who worked with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), presented three neighborhoodbased middle school scenarios developed over several months of analysis. (Courtesy photo) input will play a key role before a vote expected later this winter at the February 10th School Committee meeting. Mayor Keefe opened the evening by welcoming families. He described the discussion as one that has been ongoing in Revere for nearly two decades and MIDDLE SCHOOL | SEE Page 6 Advocate Staff Report he Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Knitting and Crocheting Group is a dedicated circle of women who gather every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to share their love of crafting, exchange stories about family and current events and enjoy each other’s company. What makes this group truly special, however, is how they use their talents to give back to the community. With needles and hooks in hand, these women generously create handmade items for anyone in need—from elementary schoolchildren to friends and neighbors at the Revere Senior Center. Shown here with one of their most recent projects, the group proudly displays knitted and crocheted Christmas stockings made especially for Revere’s veterans. Each stocking was crafted with care, compassion and a genuine desire to brighten someone’s day, bringing joy to both the giver and the recipient. Over the years, the group has completed countless meaningful projects that have touched many lives throughout the community. These include scarves for Senior Center fundraisers and for the Senior Singers during holiday performances, Christmas stockings TALENT | SEE Page 3 he City Council will hold a public hearing on a $37 million bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School at their next meeting on Jan. 26. McKinley School, which has been closed since 2014, will be redesigned into an early childhood education center, the Metro North Regional Emergency Communication Center, which will serve Revere, Chelsea and Winthrop, and city office space. The early Childhood Education Center will serve 100 children, have four classrooms on the first and second floors and have indoor and outdoor playgrounds as well as a thirdfloor space for activities. City Chief Financial Officer Richard Viscay explained that the authorization is needed to execute the construction contract. Work on the renovation project is expected to begin this winter and be completed by 2027. “The $37 million is the gross amount,” Viscay told the council. “We anticipate $20 million back from the state’s 911 Department’s grant program.” The state has been encouraging mergers of 911 call centers to promote efficiency. Call volume and populations served are key factors in deciding on regionalization, but cost savings, fundCITY COUNCIL | SEE Page 4 Knitting with purpose: talents and gifts that keep on giving T The Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Knitting/Crocheting Group—pictured with some of their most recent projects, from left, are Paula Roberts, Leticia Gasca, Janey Murphy, Tina Notaro and Sandi Lozier. 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Giannino joins Governor for signing of law expanding violent line-of-duty injury pension protections to State Troopers Special to The Advocate O Pictured from left to right: Back row: Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Leadership, Senator John Cronin—Senate Public Safety Chair; front row: Interim Public Safety and Security Secretary Susan Terrey, MSP Lieutenant Donald Bossi, Governor Maura Healey and Representative Jessica Giannino. (Photo by Josh Qualls from the Office of the Governor) n Dec. 22, 2025, State Representative Jessica Giannino joined Governor Maura Healey, legislative colleagues and public safety leaders at the State House for the signing of legislation expanding violent line-of-duty injury pension protections to include Massachusetts State Troopers. Representative Giannino is the original sponsor of the law that created violent injury pension benefits for municipal police officers and the amendment expanding this benefit to State Troopers, ensuring that officers who suffer serious and permanent injuries as the result of violent acts receive full disability pension protections. According to Mass.gov, “The legislation, which was included in the FY-2025 supplemental budget, ensures that injured state police officers receive the same disability and retirement benefits as other first responders, providing greater financial security for them and their families. Governor Healey signed this provision, which was sponsored by Representative Jessica Giannino, into law on November 25, 2025.” “This expansion closes an important gap in the law,” said Representative Giannino. “I am proud to have been the sponsor of the original legislation that guaranteed full benefits for police officers permanently injured by violent acts. Today’s signing ensures that Massachusetts State Troopers are afforded the same protection. When an officer or trooper puts their life on the line and suffers a devastating injury while protecting others, they should not face financial uncertainty on top of physical and emotional trauma.” The original legislation was inspired by real-life incidents in communities, including Revere and Saugus, where officers sustained life-altering injuries during violent encounters. Extending the law to cover State Troopers reinforces the Commonwealth’s commitment to stand behind all law enforcement professionals who serve with courage and sacrifice. State Police Association of Pictured from left to right: Back row: Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Leadership, Senator John Cronin—Senate Public Safety Chair, MSP Troopers; middle row: MSP Lieutenant Donald Bossi, Representative Jessica Giannino, State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) President Brian Williams, SPAM Vice President Luke Bonin, SPAM Treasurer Brendan Murphy, SPAM Vice President-Elect Chris Johnson; front row: Interim Public Safety and Security Secretary Susan Terrey and Governor Maura Healey. (Photo by Josh Qualls from the Office of the Governor) Massachusetts President Brian Williams said: “This moment reminds us that the men and women who comprise the Massachusetts State Police … their safety and wellbeing matter and an affirmation that the efforts to build relationships and establish the Association as a partner in this building, are working for our members. I also want to thank Governor Healey for signing this legislation and also for the open door that you and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll have extended to me and my team. I look forward to our continued work together.” He added: “The Association is also grateful to the legislature for passing these protections for our members. In particular, I want to thank State Representative Jessica Giannino, who is the lead sponsor of our bill. Rep. Giannino, you are a leading voice for all of public safety and we are all lucky to have you in our corner. Thanks to Chairs Michlewitz and Rodrigues for their willingness to navigate this to the finish line, and to leaders and members of the House and Senate for their support. Secretary Kwon, and Colonel Noble, I appreciate your leadership and look forward to continuing to work REP. GIANNINO | SEE Page 4 ׉ 7cassandra://QBfIEvYTygjoHhjHJrvNHJahpPZfsaRv6rY5cpe-SL0:`iij_#׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Page 3 Popeye’s Chicken Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Squire Rd. location TALENT | FROM Page 1 for the Revere Veterans Services Office, holiday gifts for residents of The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living Center in Winthrop, hats and scarves for Hill Elementary School students and stuffed animals for students at the Susan B. Anthony School. This is only a snapshot of their generous efforts. These talented and busy women are an important part of the Revere community, proving that a small act of kindness can go a long way. Interested in joining the fun and meeting great people? Stop by the RossettiCowan Senior Center at 25 Winthrop Ave. in Revere or call 781-286-8156. Donations are also welcome—skeins of yarn in any color, knitting needles and crochet hooks are always appreciated. 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Due to the generous efforts of our community partners, we were able to ensure that any Revere families in need had a wonderful Christmas. Thank you to all our donors: Mayor Patrick Keefe, St. Jean’s Credit Union and LTE | SEE Page 10 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 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! CITY COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 ing eligibility through grants and annual budgets are also important considerations. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio asked what would happen if any money was left on the table once the renovation project was complete. He asked if it could be spent on another project. Viscay said it could be used to support another infrastructure type of project. Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna asked jokingly if it would be cheaper to just tear down McKinley and build a new building. “Thirty-seven million dollars is a lot of money,” she said. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky asked if the School Department had contributed REP. GIANNINO | FROM Page 2 with you both to strengthen the Massachusetts State Police.” Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Donald Bossi said: “I would like to thank Representative Jessica Giannino and www.810bargrille.com her co-sponsors for presenting and amending House Bill 2536. I would also like to thank Governor Maura Healey for her ongoing support of law enforcement in the Commonwealth as displayed by signing this bill. Law enforcement professionals understand and accept the risks inherent in our profession. This bill demonstrates the administration’s commitment to us. As the victim of a violent, any funding toward the project. Viscay said the School Department has invested $6.5 million in the renovation, which caused Novoselsky’s eyebrows to rise slightly. “So, this is a $43 million project,” he said. Novoselsky also said he didn’t think he would be ready to vote on the authorization after the public hearing at the next council meeting. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said that wasn’t the plan. My intention was to have a public hearing and then refer it to the Ways and Means Subcommittee for review,” said Zambuto. Viscay said he intends to have a fuller explanation of the financing at the public hearing, and Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski will near fatal assault, I take great consolation in knowing that if I had succumbed to my injuries, or if I am not able to return to the career that I love, my family will be taken care of.” Representative Giannino thanked Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for their leadership in the House and Governor Healey for signing the bill into law. She also thanked House Public Safety and Homeland Security Chair Dan Cahill for his leadership in advancing the legislation and for doing so with his trademark professionalism and consistently impeccable style representing the City of Lynn, along with his Senate Co-Chair have a detailed presentation on the project. Several months ago, when the council first learned of the project, they raised concerns about a 145-foot radio tower that would be erected next to the building. Councillors were worried about how that would affect abutters and the entire neighborhood. But after hearing from Police Chief Maria LaVita and Fire Chief James Cullen who both said the tower is necessary to communicate with first responders in emergency situations, they accepted the tower with requests for safety information on exposure from radio frequencies and information about a possible reduction in height of the tower. That information should be available at the public hearing. John Cronin of Fitchburg, who was present and a key partner throughout the process. Representative Giannino further acknowledged the advocacy of law enforcement organizations including the State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MACOP), as well as the officers and families who shared their stories and helped move the legislation forward. “This law reflects our responsibility to care for those who protect our communities,” Giannino added. “I will continue working to ensure that no officer or trooper injured in the line of duty is left behind.” EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://lST6ira0raP3FVekZPgBldhbmX9CBpzi0ytN4nR1t3s9.`iij_#׉EtTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Page 5 Audit Finds Violations of State Regulation, Gaps in Oversight and Emergency Preparedness at Veterans’ Homes at Holyoke and Chelsea Holyoke Veterans’ Home Withholds Documentation from State Auditor’s Office, Raising Concerns Around Transparency and Accountability B OSTON — State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released on Wednesday an audit report of the Veterans’ Home at Holyoke, reviewing the period from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, and the Veterans’ Home at Chelsea, reviewing the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. The Veterans’ Home at Holyoke is a long-term care facility that provides healthcare services to eligible veterans in the Commonwealth. In spring 2020, at least 76 military veterans who lived at Holyoke died of COVID-19, one of the deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks at a long-term care facility in the country. These deaths prompted multiple investigations, terminations and resignations, regulatory reforms, and lawsuits. The Veterans’ Home at Chelsea is also a nursing facility that provides healthcare services for eligible veterans in the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an investigation for the period May 2016 through February 2020. This investigation was based on a complaint that OIG received about the leadership of the superintendent of Holyoke, who was in charge leading up to and during the initial phases of the COVID-19 outbreak in Holyoke. The Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? 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While the State Auditor’s Office was able to examine other issues related to safety, the withholding of requested documentation prevented the office from conducting its audit as intended concerning these matters. Our office is pursuing legal action, specifically litigation, to compel the production of the improperly withheld documents and records connected to the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy. Either this was an independent investigation, as was claimed, in which case attorney-client privilege does not apply, or this was legal representation on behalf of the Governor, where Pearlstein was providing legal advice in anticipation of lawsuits. Both can’t be true simultaneously. While our office certainly respects the sanctity of attorneyclient privilege, these records are not protected under attorney-client privilege. Indeed, in AUDIT | SEE Page 7 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! 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Change is hard, and we want to make sure families understand what’s being considered and why.” Kelly explained that Revere’s middle school lottery was introduced in 2010, shortly after new school buildings opened. At the time, demand for Rumney Marsh Academy and Susan B. Anthony Middle School far outpaced interest in Garfield Middle School, creating enrollment imbalances that resulted in problems with staffing, class sizes, and resource allocation. According to district data shared at the meeting, family preferences have fluctuated significantly over the past five years. In some years, fewer than 20 percent of families selected Garfield as their first choice, while more than half selected Rumney Marsh. Without a lottery, officials said, those disparities would result in overcrowded classrooms at one school and under-enrollment at another. “On average, Garfield would Caregivers ask questions during the meeting’s Q&A session with school leaders. have fewer than 400 students, Rumney Marsh close to 700, and Susan B. Anthony somewhere in between,” Kelly said. “That’s not educationally sound, and it creates class sizes that are simply too large for effective learning.” District leaders noted that the lottery has succeeded in balancing enrollments over the last many years. Over the past five years, Over 100 families, caregivers, students, and staff attended the Monday evening informational meeting. APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.64 3.24 3.35 $3.37 Full Service ULS $2.999 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! roughly 89% of students received their first or second choice of middle schools. Last school year (2024-2025), 92% received their first or second choice of middle schools, with 87% receiving their first choice and 5% receiving their second choice. Still, over that same fiveyear timespan, 11% of students were assigned to the school they ranked last—a point Kelly said remains a major source of stress for families. Dr. Kelly outlined two primary reasons the School Committee is revisiting middle school placement: family concerns and rising transportation costs. Kelly explained that some parents have repeatedly contacted city and school leaders about the anxiety caused by the lottery process, while district transportation expenses have nearly doubled in recent years, climbing from approximately $6—7 million to nearly $13 million annually. Under the current system, many students attend schools far from their homes, requiring yellow bus or MBTA transportation. Students living in neighborhoods such as Beachmont, Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly during Monday night’s meeting to discuss a potential overhaul of how students are assigned to the city’s three middle schools. (Courtesy photos) Point of Pines, or Oak Island may be bused across the city depending on lottery outcomes. “The cost is enormous, and it’s not sustainable,” Kelly said. “We also have to consider the impact on families and students who are traveling long distances when a school is much closer to home.” City Planner Tom Skwierawski, who worked with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), presented three neighborhood-based middle school scenarios developed over several months of analysis. The options aim to assign students based primarily on where they live while maintaining balance across demographic factors such as income, race, multilingual learner status, and special education needs. Skwierawski said planners considered both natural and artificial boundaries when drawing proposed attendance zones, including hills, major roadways, and traffic patterns. Roads such as Route 16, Route 1A, and Route 60 were treated as significant barriers due to safety and walkability concerns. “We weren’t just drawing districts that looked good on a map,” Skwierawski said. “We were thinking critically about how families actually move through the city and how students would get to school safely.” Under all three neighborhood options, the number of students living more than two miles from their assigned school would drop dramatically—from more than 400 under the current lottery model to fewer than 100. At the same time, the number of students living within one mile of their school would more than double, significantly reducing the need for busing. District leaders emphasized that specialized special eduMayor Patrick Keefe said there’s been an appetite in the city to eliminate the district’s middle school lottery system for some time. cation programs would continue to operate at designated schools regardless of the placement model. Students whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require specific services—such as the ASCEND program housed at Garfield— would still be assigned accordingly, Dr. Kelly said. Current demographic data shows relatively even distributions across schools for low-income status, multilingual learners, and students with 504 plans, though Rumney Marsh currently enrolls a higher percentage of students with IEPs due to the concentration of specialized programs there. Skwierawski noted that MAPC also analyzed projected enrollments several years into the future, accounting for population trends and major housing developments. Despite continued residential construction in Revere, overall student enrollment has declined since peaking around 2016—a trend consistent across much of Massachusetts. Kelly summarized the benefits and drawbacks of both systems. The lottery promotes citywide connections among students and helps balance enrollment, but increases transportation costs and creates anxiety for families. Neighborhood schools offer proximity, continuity, and reduced busing, but may limit cross-city interactions and require more frequent staffing adjustments to address enrollment shifts. “There’s no perfect solution,” Kelly said. “We promise that regardless of the model, all students will have what they need. The challenge is figuring out how best to get there.” During a lengthy questionand-answer session, parents MIDDLE SCHOOL | SEE Page 7 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://lCtkc5xCkRk5UKh1PlYTsXqtBdWNuRIW2uRSj3MCQMQ7k`iij_#׉E#THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Page 7 AUDIT | FROM Page 5 a June 26, 2021 article, the Boston Globe reported that Pearlstein himself stated he did not provide private legal advice to the Governor’s Office. Therefore, these records are subject to audit. “The Governor unlawfully blocked our office’s access to records connected to the tragedy that resulted in over 70 veteran fatalities. This raises serious concerns and warrants strong legal action. Lives were lost and families were devastated. It’s unacceptable to hide these records from auditors who have the legal authority to review them,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “I’m calling on the AG to authorize our office’s appointment of an attorney of our choosing. It’s critical that this matter be adjudicated and litigated by an attorney who is not beholden to this Administration — or the one prior. Anything less is a denial of justice to all impacted by this tragedy.” Among the audit’s findings, with respect to information our office was able to access, is that Holyoke could not ensure that nurses performed intentional rounding, a formal means of nursing staff checking the care needs of patients on a regular basis. If intentional rounding is not being completed, it could increase the risk of veterans having falls or other health issues that adversely contribute to veteran safety and well-being. It is reasonable to conclude that the absence of intentional rounding increased the risk—and likely the number of injuries—while reducing the quality of care, for veterans at Holyoke. The audit also found Holyoke and Chelsea violated state regulations by not conducting simulated emergency drills for all shifts. Without performing simulated emergency drills to test the effectiveness of their emergency operation plans, these veterans’ homes cannot ensure that they have an effective response to disasters and emergencies, thereby jeopardizing the safeMIDDLE SCHOOL | FROM Page 6 raised concerns about sibling placement, special education services, safety, and the clarity of the proposed maps. District leaders acknowledged those concerns and said feedty of veterans and hospital staff members. Moreover, Holyoke and Chelsea violated state regulations by not posting their emergency operation plans throughout their facilities as required. Without their emergency operation plans posted, Holyoke and Chelsea are unable to ensure an effective response to disasters and emergencies that impact the environment of care and could impede the safety of veterans and hospital staff members. Their emergency operations plans also did not contain the locations of alarm signals, fire extinguishers, and evacuation routes. This could affect the timely and safe evacuation of veterans, staff members, and visitors in the event of a disaster. Furthermore, the audit found Holyoke does not use an electronic health record system for veterans as required of other, similarly situated healthcare facilities. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, there are multiple benefits to implementing an electronic health record system, including improved patient care. For example, an electronic health record system allows healthcare providers to access medical records in real time to provide accurate and timely care. An electronic health record system can reduce medical errors and delays in treatment, improve the accuracy and clarity of medical records, and improve the security of medical records. Among the Chelsea audit’s findings is that it did not always document the need or approval for nursing department overtime, as required by its overtime policy. If Chelsea does not properly document overtime occurrences, there is a higher-thanacceptable risk of Chelsea incurring unnecessary overtime expenses. A large number of overtime occurrences may also indicate staffing shortages at Chelsea. Moreover, the audit found Chelsea did not always meet the total nursing care needs for its back would help refine future decisions. A district-wide parent survey will be distributed this week, allowing families to review detailed data and rank their preferred options, including whether to keep the lottery system. Survey results will be presentveterans as determined by veterans’ assessments. Failure to meet the needs of veterans can lead to a variety of negative consequences for veterans, including an increased risk of mortality, physical decline, and infections, as well as emotional distress. It can also place excessive burdens on nursing staff who are required to perform duties in excess of what was planned for during various shifts. The audit also found Chelsea violated state regulations by not always updating its veterans’ assessments. If Chelsea does not complete and review each veteran’s assessment, Chelsea cannot ensure that it meets the nursing needs of each veteran in its care. It also did not always properly maintain nursing department staffing records and incident logs, which may have impacted the quality of care it provided to veterans. Without maintaining proper records, Chelsea cannot ensure that it is properly staffed and can provide necessary care to veterans. Finally, Chelsea’s audit determined that it did not always train employees to perform assigned duties specifically concerning emergency preparedness. Without training employees on tasks they must complete during an emergency, Chelsea cannot ensure that all employees are properly prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies, which may jeopardize the safety of veterans and employees at Chelsea in the event of an emergency. “I am confident that the Holyoke and Chelsea Veterans’ Homes are committed to working to ensure that all of our veterans are treated with the dignity, honor, and respect they deserve,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “Both the Holyoke and Chelsea Veterans’ Homes have a noble and worthy mission of providing high-quality personal health care services to Massachusetts veterans. We hope that our audit recommendations are adopted to help ensure that mission is the reality for every veteran relying on these necessary services.” ed to the School Committee next week, with a vote expected at the committee’s February meeting. “This is about listening,” Mayor Keefe said in closing. “We want a solution that makes sense for families today and remains flexible for the future.” ~ REVERE CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP ~ By The Advocate Gifts for the Library T he City Council approved Chief Financial Officer Richard Viscay’s request to create a gift account for the Revere Public Library. Viscay said the account would allow the library to accept a large donation the Revere Beautification Committee recently made to the library. “My job as the auditor will be to ensure the funds are spent for the betterment of the library,” Viscay told councillors. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya asked if the money could be used to make the library handicap accessible. Viscay said that as long as it was for used for the enrichment of the library, it could. City Council President Anthony Zambuto asked who would be able to access and spend the money in the gift account. He said that in the past there were problems with such accounts. Viscay said the library director through the board of trustees would be in control of the gift account. Councillors voted to approve the account. High School updates T he City Council supported a motion from Councillorat-Large Michelle Kelley and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro that Brian Dakin of LeftField meet with the City Council to provide regular updates on the progress of the construction of the new high school. Kelley said residents were confused by the announced delay in More info on Harris Street traffic changes C ouncillors voted in favor of Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro’s motion to have Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski meet with the City Council to present and discuss everything related to the Harris Street redesign and traffic changes. Several Councillors suggested the changes being made are safety risks. Fix the streetlights C ouncillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna and Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio are asking that the Department of Conservation & Recreation repair the streetlights on Winthrop Parkway along Short Beach. The lights were destroyed months ago during motor vehicle accidents and have not been repaired. McKenna said the area is dark and hazardous. McKenna also suggested that the City Council should request a representative from National Grid to meet with the City Council to explain why so many streetlights in the city have not been repaired. 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Call: (781) 324-6195 the opening of the school, and she said Dakin would be able to provide the latest and most accurate information on the project. ׉ 7cassandra://kYWqwV7wEtJ-_IboPBWhLFZ3BgYnYAwYQ9YumqKr0j82`iij_#iij_# rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://IzfR4cRch0KSLtSNUFezYozZjlKE9qdVJveK0tVbzuU~`'p׉ 7cassandra://9P7mlnvAsy3u8VlyMm6GGxEVQUfzm8MWKCIOnnCkFFw`׉ 7cassandra://-h0hmWM3t-JfImrnlACOAnqU77e1dP9PAawTZfmD8KQ=`iij_$ טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://_inS9cbIT5xTDvAtNCEzy2nXBiHWbAgvJeSbJCsv8u8nP`'p׉ 7cassandra://ONzQ-8nMdUe732xz9CAwEgws1YBcn6zXecksZSxfrRs͌`׉ 7cassandra://FtUvQmpu4fbyPXUhrKr9MGD7W60ntHkhuw0hhz9C7Tg2`iij_$ ׉ESPage 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Meet the RHS Patriots Girls’ Varsity Track Team SENIORS — Standing, shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Racquel MacDonald, Nour Maihouance, Fatima El Hariri, Jaliyah Manigo, Dayana Ortega, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Olivia Rupp, Danni Hope Randall, Basma Sahibi, and Assistant Coach Noelle MacDonald. Kneeling, shown from left to right, are: Kawtar Lharz, Aidah Louaddi, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Lesly Mendoza, Jade Dang, Bsmela Ahmed, and Sara Brown Abdelfattah. CAPTAINS — Standing, shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Racquel MacDonald, Rania Hamdani, Jaliyah Manigo, Dayana Ortega, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Olivia Rupp, Danni Hope Randall, Basma Sahibi, and Assistant Coach Noelle MacDonald. Kneeling, shown from left to right, are: Aidah Louaddi, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Lesly Mendoza, and Jade Dang. RHS Patriots Girls’ Varsity Track Team — Standing, shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli, Nour Maihouane, Fatima El Hariri, Annalise Rodriguez, Aidah Louaddi, Rania Hamdani, Jaliyah Manigo, Genevieve Zierten, Olivia Rupp, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Danni Hope Randall, Emma DeCrosta, Gianna Chiodi, Ngena Mlongecha, and Assistant Coach Noelle MacDonald. Kneeling, shown from left to right, are: Kawtar Lharz, Deborha Santos Artica, Angelynn Ramirez Tobon, Ina Tamizi, Doris Guadron Chinchilla, Larissa Saraiva, Zacharania Kalliavas, Julieta Agudelo, Sabrina Pereira, and Basma Sahibi. Sitting, shown from left to right, are: Isabella Afonso, Adis Cordero, Fabiana Pellegrino, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Jade Dang, Lesly Mendoza, Sara Brown Abdelfattah, Dina Elfathy, Bsmela Ahmed, and Dayana Ortega. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) RHS Lady Hoopsters Reunited By Melissa Moore-Randall A s the high school basketball season begins, the RHS Lady Pats are playing with a lot of familiarity. Five of the varsity players are former members of the successful Revere Middle School Basketball program. Senior Captain Shayna Smith, junior Sarah Lechheb, sophomores Allyson Ollivierra and Rebecca Mercado and freshman Addison Ulwick played together between 2021-2025, winning four Greater Boston League Championships along the way. All five girls have played basketball since elementary school in the Revere Recreation program, Revere travel teams, and AAU teams. Each player brings their own unique aspect to the game. Smith brings strong leadership and sportsmanship; Lechheb controls the floor as the point; Ollivierra dominates the perimeter with her three pointers; Mercado is fierce on both ends of the court; and Ulwick is a menace for opponents driving to the basket. The girls are thrilled to be back together representing the Lady Pats this season. Senior Captain Shayna Smith: “I love the fact that Revere connects us all and has since we played when we were younger. Being connected has helped us build team chemistry. I love playing with this team.” Sophomore guard Allyson Ollivierra Piedrahita: “Words cannot describe how much I love this team. I love watching all my teammates grow game after game. If you do not play sports, you would never understand the bond we have.” Freshman guard/forward Addison Ulwick: “I love each and every one of my teamRHS Lady Hoopsters Shayna Smith, Addison Ulwick, Rebecca Mercado, Allyson Ollivierra and Sarah Lechheb mates. They have helped me grow as a player.” Junior guard Sarah Lechheb: “It is so amazing. I love how we are all connected. We have so much chemistry.” Sophomore guard Rebecca Mercado: “It is so sentimental to play together with my teammates. They give me the push I need every day to be a better player.” ׉ 7cassandra://-h0hmWM3t-JfImrnlACOAnqU77e1dP9PAawTZfmD8KQ=`iij_#׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Page 9 Gemma Stamatopoulos did the high jump. She broke the record for the indoor 400-meter dash. Carolina Bettero broke it a few years ago. Dayana Ortega jumps a high hurdle. Olivia Rupp ran the mile. Lesly Mendoza ran the 55-meter dash. Captain Aidah Louaddi throws a shot-put. Senior Kawtar Lharz throws a shot-put. Basma Sahibi jumps the high hurdle. ׉ 7cassandra://FtUvQmpu4fbyPXUhrKr9MGD7W60ntHkhuw0hhz9C7Tg2`iij_#iij_# rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://WTbKNSp635L_1yZSJCijLKoJbnr3tTR2KWCwaiXSEgk-,`'p׉ 7cassandra://UhYs0-lgMmRDcenmr1mCRvbZhTJrDjd9SAOmLkZoZS0͸@`׉ 7cassandra://lzCESeL9uj1D6oN7pDZxCdKtv-nfB1_jnUOU-NccEcc5`iij_$טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://X5KLj1OarDuDpzmFK0p3VHL3oJJSdFSL4msZeUhKUos`'p׉ 7cassandra://dA9ltbJlQNpZnVaqyr1dUZR9Qe7dmuK_ml0gOWWq8r4u`׉ 7cassandra://pbjQh0YGsf1c8-7p-FaEHf0hbzmCSyBHM-JETgtr-L4=\`iij_$נiij_$ l9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Revere’s Frankie Annunziata leads Tide hockey turnaround with scoring surge, steady leadership By Dom Nicastro A year ago, the Everett— Revere—Malden—Mystic Valley boys hockey team was searching for answers. This winter, it’s finding belief — and much of that starts with Revere’s Frankie Annunziata. The senior captain and defenseman has been nothing short of electric, piling up 15 goals and two assists through the team’s first seven games, an eye-popping total for a blueliner on a squad that currently sits at 3–4. Just as important, Annunziata has become the emotional and competitive backbone of a program that has taken a major step forward after going 1–19–1 last season and 6–13–1 the year before. “Going into the year, I wasn’t sure what was coming,” Annunziata said. “We have a young team once again and after having a losing record last year I knew I had to step up as a senior for the younger guys.” That mindset showed up immediately. Annunziata opened the season with a three-goal performance in the opener, setting both a personal tone and a standard for a young roster still learning how to win at the varsity level. him — for unlocking the offensive surge. “He’s probably got more goals already than he did all last year,” Richards said. For Annunziata, the scoring has been gratifying, but the responsibility that comes with it matters just as much. “I feel great being able to score so many goals in a short amount of games,” he said. “That was special not only for me but my teammates looking up to me. They count on me, and it feels good to give them someone to look up to.” Capt. Frankie Annunziata carries the puck up ice in recent action. (Advocate photo) “Having three goals in the first game not only set the tone for me but gave all the younger guys an idea of how high school sports can be,” he said. “It felt good.” A different team — and a different captain Head coach Craig Richards has seen the change up close. “Frankie’s been a bright spot for us,” Richards said. “He’s really embraced the captain role, the senior role. He’s putting the puck in the net, he’s mentoring the young kids, he’s doing the right thing. I really feel like he could be a Division 1 player and compete.” The production speaks for itself, but Richards said the bigger shift has been maturity. Annunziata, who struggled with discipline a year ago, has cleaned up his game while elevating everyone around him. “That’s a kid who last year couldn’t stay out of the penalty box,” Richards said. “This year, the discipline matured. The leadership this year has been great.” Richards credited Annunziata’s simplified approach — picking spots, trusting lanes, and letting the game come to ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE - Wonderful one-floor living in this one-owner Ranch style home. 6 rooms, 2-3 bedrooms, spacious living room open to dining room - perfect for entertaining, hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchen with new laminate flooring, freshly painted interior, freshly painted deck for summer enjoyment, easy-to-care-for yard with storage shed, maintenance-free vinyl siding, one car garage under, gas line in from street on side of the house (not to the house) for future use, side street location in desirable neighborhood! 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He’s a great kid, a great teammate, and he works his ass off.” Roach recently scored his first varsity goal and followed it up with another the next game, LTE | FROM Page 4 School Committeeman John Kingston, Roxanne Aiello from the Jack Satter House, Christina and Alec from the Rumney Flats, Aleta, from Olivia’s Organics, Erika DiCicco from Dance Revolution, Pat Nadeau, Dennis Conroy, and their book club, The Marina and Row Row. Rose Marie Galvin, Cathy DiChiara, Patricia Beggy, Tara Cochran, Anessa Schena, from the Revere Lodge of Elks, Mass Badge, Charmaine, from the BLVD at Revere Beach, and our very own Mr. and Mrs. Santa Lynne and Mike Grasso. Lastly, I would like to give a flashing a heavy shot and a fearless approach against older competition. Also gaining valuable experience is freshman defenseman Jacob Navarrete of Revere. While Navarrete hasn’t shown up on the scoresheet yet, Richards praised his growth, work ethic and team-first mentality. “He’s improved 100 percent from the last time I saw him,” Richards said. “He’s a really good kid, a great teammate, and he’ll get there.” Signs of progress — and belief The Tide have shown flashes of what they can be. Recent results include a 5–2 loss to Lynn, a 7–6 loss to Greater New Bedford, and an 8—0 win over East Boston, a stretch that highlighted both the offensive upside and the fine margins the team is still learning to navigate. “We kept a good streak going until recently,” Annunziata said. “We got used to being a better team than before, and we let it slip away. We lost two games that should have looked completely different.” Still, the outlook is far different than it was a year ago. “We are ready to win the next few,” Annunziata said, “and turn the season back in the right direction and make the tournament for the first time in a while.” special thank you to the women and men of the Revere Police Department. Thank you to our Uniformed Patrol Division, who assisted in the delivery of toys when needed and thank you to those Revere Police Department employees, who donated their time and toy donations ensuring the success of our 26th Annual Toy Drive. Their contributions are truly appreciated and have made a difference for those in our community. In closing, it was great to see such community spirit during the Holiday Season! Together, we made a difference. Signed, Police Chief Maria Lavita ׉ 7cassandra://lzCESeL9uj1D6oN7pDZxCdKtv-nfB1_jnUOU-NccEcc5`iij_#׉E $THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 16, 2026 Page 11 REVERE BOYS BASKETBALL: Patriots fall, 58-41, to Malden Revere home versus Lynn English, Everett in next two games By Steve Freker O ffense was most definitely not the name of the game early on in this Greater Boston League matchup between visiting Revere and host Malden. After one quarter, it stood 106, Malden, and not many more buckets arrived in the second period, as the host Tornados led, 2011, at halftime. The scoring did pick up in the second half with Malden riding a career-high Revere’s Chris Recino (1) dribbles up court against Malden. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) 23-point game by senior forward and captain Colin Okoth, who buried another career-high six three-pointers for a 5841 win on January 8. The win was Mal - den’s first GBL victory of the season, its third win in four games at the time. The Tornados fell to Medford on Tuesday night this week, 63-36, as Malden fell to 1-6 in the GBL and 3-6 overall. *** Malden was back in action last night (Thursday), hosting GBL rival Lynn English at 6:00 at the Finn Gym and next week stays home for two games, hosting Everett on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 22, hosts Somerville at 6:00 p.m. *** Revere Boys Basketball rebounded with a win at home over Northeast Regional Vocational on Monday this week, 43-34. On Tuesday this week Revere dropped a GBL home game to visiting Everett, 75-38. Revere (1-5 GBL, 3-7 overall) was scheduled to host Somerville tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Revere High. The Patriots stay busy with a rare Sunday afternoon game on January 18 at Chelmsford with a 12:00 noon tipoff. Next week Revere will host Lynn Classical on Tuesday, January 20, at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m., hosts Lynn English. Revere Boys Basketball Head Coach Dave Leary on the sideline against Malden. 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McKenna said the temporary fix has worn away and the holes are getting bigger. She has asked for repairs, but nothing has been done. “MassDOT, DCR, I just don’t know what to do with them,” she said. Other Councillors familiar with the road agreed it is a problem and supported the motion. OBITUARIES Francine M. DiMaria M a, Grandma and a and a force of nature with a wide circle of friends Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Francine M. (Renfroe) DiMaria, 75, on January 11th, 2026. Francine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9th, 1950, in Boston, she was the daughter of Mary Renfroe and Kenneth Liddell and a lifelong resident of Revere. A proud animal lover, Francine’s life was immeasurably enriched by the playful antics and unwavering devotion of her four-legged companions. Gary J. Meads Proud bartender of 50+ years at various places, including Suffolk Downs. Other places that were graced by her presence included Schrafft Candy, Digital Equipment Corporation, The Wharf, and Revere Beach bars. She enjoyed being involved in the Revere community, serving as a crossing guard. She loved caring for and babysitting many family friends over the years. She was an avid bingo player, loved spending time at Revere Beach and attending family events. Francine is survived by her daughter, AnnMarie DiMaria Gallotto and her son-in-law, Daniel Gallotto of Saugus; and her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Bianca, Alexis, and Gianna. She is also survived by her former husband, Tony, his wife, MaryLou, and their daughters, Danielle and Deena. She was the cherished aunt of Andre, AnneMarie, Francine, Amy, Vito, and Stephen; beloved sister-in-law of Marie, Anna, and Paula; adored daughter-in-law of the late Salvatore and Anna. She was preO f Revere. Died on Sunday, January 11th at his residence, following a long illness. He was 68 years old. Gary was born on June 11, 1957 to his parents, Stanley and Theresa Meads in Boston. He was raised and educated in Revere and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1975. Gary was very mechanically inclined and enjoyed working with his hands. He worked alongside his father for several years as a plumber. He then worked as a Drain Service Technician for his brother, Mark Meads at Rapid Flow. Gary worked with his brother spanning over 30 years. Gary was also extremely giving of himself, always ready to help a friend. Gary was a big sports fan, especially of minor pro hockey teams. He was also a collector of sports memorabilia. He is the beloved son of the late Stanely J. Meads and Theresa M. (Poto) Meads. The loving husband of Patricia McKenna Meads of Revere. He is the cherished brother of Mark M. Meads, Proprietor of Rapid Flow, Inc. & his wife Roberta of Middleton. He is the treasured uncle of Amanda M. deceased by her daughter Angela, nephew Eric, and her dear sisters, Marjorie and Yvette Renfroe. She was a force of nature, with a wide circle of friends. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals on Sunday, January 18th from 1 to 5 p.m. Her Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, January 19th at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. Meads & Mark A. Meads both of Middleton, and grand uncle of Mia Rose Meads-Nazzaro & Austin Stanley Meads. He is the beloved uncle of Amanda Meads and her partner Brian Laurio, and Mark A. Meads and his wife Celina. Lovingly survived by his stepchildren, Stephanie and Sara Morico, his step grandchildren Alexia, Michelle, & Alyssa McLennan, and Logan Morico. Also, lovingly survived by many cousins and friends and his adored pet Rocky. Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours and a funeral service on Thursday, January 15th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere, Please Omit flowers. Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. Interment was private. Slow down Mountain Avenue W ard 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro are requesting that the Department of Public Works replace two stop signs with solar-powered flashing stop signs on Mountain Avenue at the corner of Adams Street. Mountain Avenue is long and straight and has a history of speeding. The intersection has been the site of several high-speed accidents. Cogliandro estimated the new flashing signs would cost $1,500. If no funding is available, both Councillors said, they would support using Community Improvement Trust Fund money for their wards to purchase the equipment. Limit on Parking Permits C ouncillors GuarinoSawaya and Cogliandro presented a motion that Mayor Patrick Keefe request the Traffic Commission to consider a new regulation to limit the number of residential parking permits per address or unit to four with the stipulation that residents may apply for additional parking permits through an appeal process administered by the Parking Department. GuarinoSawaya said some households have 10 permits, which makes it difficult for nearby neighbors to park on their streets. Bring back the Snow Angels C ouncillor-at-Large Robert Haas and Councillor Guarino-Sawaya are requesting that Mayor Patrick Keefe, the Youth Works Department and the School Department work together to reestablish the Teen Shoveling Program, which pairs students with seniors and disabled residents who need help clearing snow from their property. The program would provide students monetary compensation and/or community service hours. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. 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