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Deacon Trevon Carrington is a MLK Spirit Award Winner and last year’s scholarship recipient from EHS, senior Danica Pham is active in many clubs and organizations. The guest speaker was Superintendent of Bureau of Field Services for the Boston Police Dept. Lanita Cullinane. Shown from left to right, are: Ward 1 Councillor Michelle Capone, Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Mayor Robert Van Campen, guest speaker BPD Supt. Lanita Cullinane, Bishop Robert Brown, Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia, and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks on the fl oor of the Mass. Senate in favor of his bill.(Courtesy photo) Special to Th e Advocate O n January 15, 2026, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation fi led by Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) to require ballot campaigns to provide monthly reports to the public on who is funding their campaigns and how the money is being used. The measure increases transparency in campaign fi nance, gives voters access to the information they need to make informed choices and guards against a rise in special interests paying millions to put their own priorities on the ballot. The Senate passed the bill on a bipartisan 38-0 roll call vote, sending it to the House for further consideration. “Statewide ballot questions BILL | SEE PAGE 2 Schools move toward full-day “We believe it will have a great T he School Department is taking steps towards expanding preschool and pre-Kindergarten to full-day programs by September. “Students would benefi t from this,” Superintendent William Hart said at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 20. “It would be an essential part of a strong learning environment and outcomes would be stronger. Numerous studies indicate that.” impact on student achievement,” Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Student Success Margaret Adams added. The programs would be free, similar to those in Boston and unlike Chelsea, which charges $15 a day, and Revere, which charges $10 per day. “This is all free,” Adams said. 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Under our current system, special interests can funnel millions of dollars behind issue campaigns without the public knowing for months.” said Common Cause Massachusetts Executive Director Geoff Foster. “The Senate’s passage of the Ballot Spending Transparency Act moves Massachusetts closer to a democracy where voters—not unknown special interests—decide our future.” The legislation—S.2898, An www.810bargrille.com Act improving campaign fi nance reporting by state ballot question committees—brings accountability to ballot question campaigns and holds them to the same standard of disclosure already followed by candidates for offi ce. The legislation would remedy a current void of nearly a year leading up to an Senator Sal DiDomenico speaks on the fl oor of the Mass. Senate in favor of his bill. (Courtesy photo) Senator Sal DiDomenico (center) celebrates the bill’s passage with Geoff Foster (right) and Dev Chatterjee (left) of Common Cause Massachusetts. election during which the ballot question campaigns are not required to report any fi nancial data in a timely manner. This month marks the start of the current eight-month period when ballot question committees are not required to regularly disclose any fi nancial updates. From now until September, voters will be hit with campaign ads and mail without knowing who is funding them. Senators voted to close that gap, requiring ballot campaigns to report at least monthly on their donors. The legislation was advanced to the full Senate on January 8, 2026, by a 15-0 vote of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, after a previous draft was reviewed and advanced in November by the Joint Committee on Election Laws. All committee votes are publicly available on the Legislature’s website. 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Dean’s List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester. About Nichols College: Nichols has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, Nichols transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. For more info: www.nichols.edu Congratulations, Ermino and Charlie Valentine's Special SAVE OVER $100!!! Buy three colors or highlights and get the 4th FREE! 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The protected health information involved varied by individual and may have included the affected individual’s name, address, date of birth, diagnoses and/ or other general health information. The MSO is not aware of any unauthorized use of protected health information and has since secured the affected systems, implementing additional security measures to safeguard protected health information. As a result of this determination, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office strongly encourages individuals whose information may have been accessed to monitor their credit reports, consider a fraud alert, and review their personal information such as bank statements and insurance records for any signs of fraud to protect themselves from potential harm. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has posted information regarding this incident, including steps individuals may take to request a free security freeze on their credit reports on its website at www.middlesexsheriff.org. Members of the public who are concerned about whether their information may have been accessed may contact the MSO at cyberinquiry@sdm.state. ma.us. ׉ 7cassandra://GOCmSb4is1d5xVp0tHLuDgFgBfMmjey0YDDr4lB_skc4J`irJz{$"׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 5 Mayor announces February Council on Aging programs and events All are welcome to participate in the events and programs that are intended for Everett’s older adults M ayor Robert J. Van Campen is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events and programs that are intended for adults aged 60 and above. The following is a list of upcoming programming that will be taking place at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.), unless otherwise noted: • Super BINGO: On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m., play 10 games of Bingo for $5.00. Coverall cards are $2.00 each. Door prizes will be given in between each game. Refreshments will be served. Please sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. • Barbra Streisand Tribute Show: On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:30 p.m., welcome Everett’s own Lori Gardin Ziedans as Barbra Streisand. Lori is an accomplished vocalist and will sing your favorite Streisand tunes. This event is free. Please sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. • February Senior Social: On Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., the COA will host the monthly Senior Social. This month, the COA has chosen a full-course meal that includes a split menu of baked haddock and chicken limone, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, garden salad, rolls with butter, coff ee, tea and cheesecake for dessert. Tickets will be available through Feb. 6. Please see a COA member at the Connolly Center for more details. • Monthly Haircuts and Manicures: Beginning in February, Mayor Van Campen and the COA are excited to offer haircuts and manicures to older adults at the Connolly Center. – Haircuts will be off ered on the fi rst Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Feb. 10. Appointments are ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.00% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. 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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 OIG conducted an investigation and determined that there were issues concerning the oversight and management of Holyoke. The Office of the Governor also commissioned the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, LLP to conduct an independent study, now known as the Pearlstein Report, which focused on the COVID-19 outbreak that led to the deaths of veterans at Holyoke. The report highlighted errors and failures of leadership that likely contributed to the elevated death toll during the outbreak. The State Auditor’s Office requested access to interview notes and other records that contributed to the development of the Pearlstein Report. Those documents and records were unlawfully withheld. 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 attorney-client privilege, these records are not protected under attorney-client privilege. Indeed, in 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 safety 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-than-acceptable 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 veterans 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.” ׉ 7cassandra://9SyZNDC7sv16b9Xm89nQ6aSjvcXDX8bhvpZH8cyJcEE4`irJz{$"׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 7 Malden, Everett and Medford high school students can have their voice heard and win cash prizes T he Immigrant Learning Center (The ILC) is now seeking art and essays from teens at Malden, Everett and Medford public high schools for their fi fth annual Teen Perspectives Contest. Students are invited to submit original work on the topic “How Immigration Benefi ts My Community” now through Monday, February 9, 2026. Cash prizes up to $300 will be awarded for first-, second-, third-place and honorable mentions. Now in its fi fth year, Teen Perspectives is a great opportunity for high school students to express themselves on such an important and timely topic, whether they come from immigrant communities or were born in the United States. “The Immigrant Learning CenFULL-DAY | FROM PAGE 1 classroom for three and four year olds, all of which last about two and a half hours, would be extended to run from 8:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., although half-day options would still be available. Adams said full-day sessions will improve literacy and language skills, with more time for conversations, storytelling and teaching phonological skills; reduce achievement gaps with more time for targeted support; improve math skills with more opportunities for problem solving; enhance social and emotional learning by fostering relationships; and support working families by allowing parents to have more time to work. The idea behind the multi-age programs, for example, is that three year olds will learn from four year olds, and the four year olds will build confi - dence by helping the three year olds as well as preparing for kindergarten. Long-term benefi ts are thought to be higher rates of graduation and lower dropout rates in high school, higher achievement in language and math literacy, better outcomes for students after they graduate, be it in education or employment, and a reduction in out-of-district Special Education placements, in part, because interaction with students at early ages helps the staff detect special needs and fi nd in-house programs for those students. Hart and Adams also said the cost to the City of Everett would be negligible. Although additional furniture and educationter has been a generous partner to Malden High School. They have become an annual tradition within our school through their Teen Perspectives Contest,” said Malden Public Schools Director of History and the Arts Gerard Tannetta. “Our students excitingly participate through essay writing, art projects, and videos. As the most diverse high school in the state of Massachusetts, Malden High School is always looking for ways to honor our students’ diverse cultures and identities. The Teen Perspectives Contests allows our students to tell their stories through their lens and provides a wonderful opportunity to amplify their voice.” Winners will be notifi ed the week of March 23, 2026. There will be a al materials may be needed, Adams said, regarding staff , “We’d be using current staffi ng in a different way.” “The way we’d implement it, there’d be no huge impact on the budget,” Hart added. “We’d see very negligible increases.” However, there would be a need for an additional paraprofessional. School Committee members were very receptive to the idea. “I’m always in favor of more access,” Ward 2 member Joanna Garron said. Member at-Large Millie Cardello said the full-day program would be beneficial because “children are eager to learn.” “This is tremendous,” Ward 5 member and School Committee Vice Chairperson Marcony Almeida Barros added. In discussion of what action the members should take, if any, he recommended the matter be kept on fi le and listed as an agenda item at the next meeting, based on the impropriety of a vote on the issue being only part of the Superintendent’s Report on the January 20 agenda. Steps after an anticipated approval will be ongoing meetings with staff members on the programs, soliciting applications from families in March and holding a lottery for slots in May, if necessary, the results of which would be announced in June. Adams also said the School Department will help families document their residency in the City for eligibility. “We don’t want to turn anyone away,” Adams said.” We want to make sure everyone has a slot.” ceremony for the students, their families and teachers on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Malden High School. Learn more about how to enter this year’s contest and view last year’s entries on The ILC’s website at https://www.ilctr.org/for-teachers/teen-perspectives. The 2026 Teen Perspective’s Contest is sponsored in part through a grant from the Malden Cultural Council. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Those interested in contributing can reach out to Director of Development Mark Correia at mcorreia@ilctr.org. About The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.: The ILC, which is located in Malden, Massachusetts, is a nonprofi t organization that gives immigrants a voice in three ways. 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Van Campen, Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins presented a Citation to Safi and Bashier Khan, owners of Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza, to commemorate the grand opening of the new business. Mayor Robert J. Van Campen cuts the ribbon to officially welcome Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza to Everett. Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza, which is located at 100 Summer St., is officially open and ready to serve customers. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee A selection of food offerings on display at Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza. M ayor Robert J. Van Campen recen tly joined elected officials, business owners and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza in Everett. Mayor Van Campen, alongside Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, marked the occasion by cutting the ribbon and presenting a Citation to owners Safi and Bashier Khan in recognition of the business’ opening. “This was my first grand opening as mayor, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza to Everett and congratulate Safi and Bashier on this milestone,” said Mayor Van Campen. “Supporting our local businesses is something I’m deeply proud of as they are the backbone of our community and local economy. I also want to thank Councilor Martins and Councilor Garcia for joining me in celebrating this special moment.” Located at 100 Summer St., Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza offers a wide variety of menu options, such as crispy chicken, pizza, subs, salads and sandwiches. Residents are encouraged to support this new local business by visiting in person, calling 617-387-1395 or ordering online at www. crownfriedchickenandpizza. com. ׉ 7cassandra://bCnCzBPaZtbaOPONmkVQLTTM9AhU9RbbdaALu8KDdJo<|`irJz{$"!׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 9 ‘I HEARD...’ ARMY: Malden High Football has most college football studentathletes of all teams in the GBL Revere High hosted a classy, well-run Holiday Basketball Tournament last week; Everett Boys Basketball has a spectacular pregame ‘intro’ show Everett Boys Basketball Head Coach Gerry Boyce talked to the team during a timeout in a seasonopening win over Malden. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) By Nico Toscani Kevin Exilhomme, a 6-2, 220 freshman defensive back at Central Connecticut State University, is one of eight former Malden High School student-athletes now playing on college teams, the most for any one school in the Greater Boston League. (Courtesy/CCSU Football) The start of a New Year brings out the best of a lot of things, including a full muster of the “I Heard...” Army, who trade ALL kinds of tall tales, gossip and scuttlebutt all day, every day, whether it’s true, untrue or somewhere in between! Here it goes: I HEARD THAT... ...Malden High School, for the first time in recent memory, had the most former Golden Tornados players on college football rosters this past fall than ANY other team in the Greater Boston League: Kevin Exilhomme (WR, Central Connecticut State); Jerell Calixte (OL, American International College-AIC); Aidan Brett (QB, Westfield State); Nathan Moreira (WR-DB, Westfield State); Christopher Da Silva Breguez (LB, Fitchburg State); Karl Lange (LB, Fitchburg State); Xavier Coulanges-Blaise (DB, Framingham State); Andrew Louis (TE, Framingham State). That’s EIGHT former Malden HS players on the list (please take a bow, hardworking MHS Head Coach Witche Exilhomme and his staff!), and the only other team in the GBL that’s close is Lynn English with SEVEN and for Malden, there is a ninth, James Hyppolite, a freshman linebacker at Bridgewater State College, who is still rehabbing from a high school injury and is expected to join the Bears on the field this Fall 2026 season. ...Revere High Boys Basketball Head Coach Dave Leary and his staff and the Patriot Athletic Department ran a classy, well-attended Holiday Basketball Tournament over Mike Mabee Jr., a former three-sport standout at Saugus High, took a shot during his senior season for the Saugus High Varsity Boys Basketball team. (Courtesy Photo) the school break last week, which was won by Stoneham HS, which beat East Boston and then knocked off host Revere in the Championship final. ...Malden High Boys Basketball won its first game of the season, 57-51, over East Boston at the Revere Holiday Tournament after a rough, 0-4 start. ...Malden High Boys hoop chances are certainly not helped by the absence of 6-5 senior “big” and three-year starter and captain Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares, who reinjured his back in a loss to Somerville 10 days ago and has been out the past three games. ...That despite there were some reports of people around the region “shocked” with the abrupt resignation and departure of acclaimed (now former) Malden Catholic Boys Basketball Head Coach John Walsh just before the start of this 2025-2026 season, the rumors of such a move had been bubbling at the top of the gossip pot literally days after the Division 2 State Championship loss to Somerset-Berkley in the finals just under a year ago in March 2025. ...Coach Walsh is one of the most successful coaches — of any sport — in Massachusetts state history (and probably #1 in Boys Basketball) with a 266-58 overall head coaching record over 14 seasons at Danvers (123-24, three state titles: 2012, 2013, 2015); Central Catholic (51-16), and Malden Catholic (94-18, three state titles: 2022, 2023, 2024). Coach Walsh’s teams had an overall winning percentage of .821. SPORTS | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://uYZ_grxkVEr1QCrE7gPpZ3k1TWp1PDhA4tdtMW2T89Y;"`irJz{$""irJz{$"! rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://kgNCWihI8-OX4qEEo7RoxBfNHp34gkN032BX0688IEY`'p׉ 7cassandra://DWoVZ0fZlNo9zIJaRi3tqMAT6UM-Fs69WLUlMZiAByQͫ#`׉ 7cassandra://pA8CglJORmPmr_O0XREI7l9TAGCobA3TGKJqd7D9Wog=`irJ{$"SטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://gduiBadLce37CECUAvDxOvbGAeZqYCsSTWy0VJQ_FdAo`'p׉ 7cassandra://u9NKr_Q41tsizhQg3WRZ0XfSQtEtyjhb9mDzPNtHNyQͷ`׉ 7cassandra://QwFQD7dzdvNho7KVL6Jj8YdQCYzVYajUoSOTauByUzY@ `irJ{$"T׉EPage 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Tide Boys’ Basketball Crush Revere, 78-35 Nathanael Nelson drives the ball past a Revere opponent. Adam Aitmessaoud moves the ball up court. Everett’s Jayden Alsaindor with the ball. Senior Jayden Sanchez goes into defensive mode. Everett Head coach Gerard Boyce discusses strategy with Cristian Vasquez and Samir King-DaCosta. Crimson Tide Head coach Gerard Boyce talks with his team during a timeout. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) ׉ 7cassandra://pA8CglJORmPmr_O0XREI7l9TAGCobA3TGKJqd7D9Wog=`irJz{$"#׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 11 Tide Boys’ Basketball Crush Revere, 78-35 Guarding for Everett, Saul Flores. Jayden Alsaindor of Everett closes in on a Patriot opponent. Emmanuel Nelson reaches for the ball to keep possession for the Tide. Everett’s Cristian Vasquez with the ball as a Revere guard attempts to block. The Tide beat Revere 7835 in their GBL matchup this week. Cristian Vasquez scored two points for Everett. Kim-Adams Dormevil blocks the basket attempt from Revere. At the free throw line, Adam Aitmessaoud. Everett’s Jamill Nelson, Kim-Adams Dormevil and Benji Joseph cheer on their teammates as the Tide take on Revere. The Everett fans made their way to Revere on Tuesday as the Crimson Tide took on the Patriots. ׉ 7cassandra://QwFQD7dzdvNho7KVL6Jj8YdQCYzVYajUoSOTauByUzY@ `irJz{$"$irJz{$"# rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://HwcwCKStSEZNFC_OA9IpCGRMF8pnQJV3q-61bNCeMJo`'p׉ 7cassandra://K3mSoEK49naEuHtUZ9jVbGlBr7-4CkgtSBcCEuL1bTUͦ{`׉ 7cassandra://CL-eDJh8v0G9kBKrrtGuIymlY4s4d8RCxt9WJ6NYPdg9i`irJ{$"VטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://TLpfhFFDNlBcXCetegzASjetqdUB2nZhf6SioRgtOlAq`'p׉ 7cassandra://JpHuFSjKJxhy5-Affz13iPcqu0ORFihnjJleqiGZv4oͮ`׉ 7cassandra://qVoSLbF2GTjPUv__Imz9rBr7lNC3Mk2f7xSKEVaEnHE::`irJ{$"W׉EMPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 20th T Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast Honors Dr. King’s Legacy he Zion Church Ministries celebrated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the 20th Annual Scholarship Breakfast at the Connolly Center on Monday morning. Deacon Trevon Carrington is a MLK Spirit Award Winner and last year’s scholarship recipient from EHS, senior Danica Pham is active in many clubs and organizations. The guest speaker was Superintendent of Bureau of Field Services for the Boston Police Dept. Lanita Cullinane. Shown from left to right, are: Fire Chief Joseph Hickey, Elder Services Director Dale Palma, Mayor Robert Van Campen, and Police Chief Paul Strong. Superintendent William Hart, Mayor Robert Van Campen congratulated the Pham family. Bishop Robert Brown gave the opening prayer. Mayor Robert Van Campen awarded a 20th year scholarship breakfast citation to Bishop Robert Brown. Shown from left to right, are: former Councillor Alfred Lattanzi, Angelmarie Dinunzio and former Mayor/former councillor John Hanlon. Senator Sal DiDomenico said MLK was an American hero, having his house bombed, jailed 20 times and having bricks through at his window. Deacon Trevon Carrington received more than $10,000 in scholarships from Everett Public Schools last year. Carrington received the MLK Spirit Award. State Representative Judith Garcia with the Pham family. Mayor Robert Van Campen asked guests to recommit to serving one another, like MLK did. Former Mayor Carlo DeMaria with Marcia Brown. Eliot Family Resource Center was one of the sponsors. Shown from left to right, are: Family Partner Mirina Donis, Director Liliana Patino, Family Support Worker/Everett Coordinator of Family/ Community Engagement Program Manager Mariana Patino, Family Connector Kathia Bonilla, and NAN Project Coordinator Jorge Patino. ׉ 7cassandra://CL-eDJh8v0G9kBKrrtGuIymlY4s4d8RCxt9WJ6NYPdg9i`irJz{$"%׉EPTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 13 20th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast Honors Dr. King’s Legacy Guest speaker Superintendent of Bureau of Field Services for the Boston Police Dept. Lanita Cullinane gave the keynote address during Monday’s 20th Zion Church Ministries scholarship breakfast at the Connolly Center. Shown from left to right, are: mother Rido Pham, Grandmother Rann Chhoy, Danica Pham and her father, James Pham. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Council President Stephanie Smith congr a tula t ed scholarship winner Pham. Shown from left to right, are; Everett Police Officers Jeramine Bellard, School Committee member Marcony Almeida Barros, Mayor Robert Van Campen, Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony DiPierrro, Raoul Goncalves, Anthony DiNuccio, Eric Rizza, Chadherra Herrera, and Christopher Davidson. Shown from left to right, are: Ward 1 City Councillor Michelle Capone, Ward 5 City Councillor Vivian Nguyen, Mayor Robert Van Campen, Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony DiPierro, CouncillorAt-Large Stephanie Smith and Ward 4 City Councillor Holly Garcia. Student Government President Danica Pham accepted her scholarship, shown with Bishop Robert Brown. The EHS Band Chorale performed “We shall Overcome.” Members include: Daniel Nunez Estrella, Vini Porto, Joel Corado Escobar, Camila Maldonado, Briana Lamerique, Katherine Garcia, Olivia Laidlaw, Mary Nguyen, Allia Polynice, Sarah Jasmine, Tatianna Osorio, Lily Caudillo Castro, Justin Posada, Keyley Ortega, directed by Corey Crofoot and pianist Yunovia Crofoot. 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OFFER TAX CREDIT TO COVER LARGE PROPERTY TAX INCREASES (S 2899) Senate 37-1, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would give cities and towns the ability to shield their most vulnerable taxpayers from the “shock” of an extraordinarily high third and fourth quarter tax bill in a year when the community’s residential property tax levy rises by SPORTS | FROM PAGE 9 Find another one higher in Mass. history — good luck on that one! ...The Saugus-P eabody-Swampscott Boys Hockey co-operative team is on a nice roll as of late: winners of three straight games heading into the New Year, over Everett-Malden-Revere co-op, 7-1, on December 23; 5-2 over Lynn on December 26; and 3-2 over St. Bernard’s on December 27. ...The win over the St. Bernard’s team was the Championship Final and won the Lynn Christmas Tournament, thanks to goals from Artie O’Leary and John Morello, strong play from Jake Kelley and a standout performance by goalie Dom Pappalardo. ...Discussions are underway on planning for the 2026 Malden Baseball Legacy Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, which is tentatively set for Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Malden Moose Hall (562 Broadway). The inaugural MBL Hall of Fame drew over 200 people in March 2024, and its top inductee was the late Bob Rotondi, his third Hall of Fame honor. ...According to reports, discussions are full on in plans to restructure the Greater Boston League into tiered divimore than 10 per cent. Qualifying groups of taxpayers include people aged 65 and older who own and occupy the home; people enrolled in MassHealth; and people living with children under age 6 or under 18. Under current law, the first and second quarter property tax bills for a given year are estimated based on the prior year’s tax levy and do not refl ect any tax increase. As a result, the third and fourth quarter bills must cover the entire increase, so those two bills increase by twice the full-year percentage increase. The legislation would allow a municipalsions, opening up the probability of opportunities to play fewer league games and to be able to schedule more nonleague games. Such a change would give GBLers the choice to be able to improve their MIAA Power Rankings in multiple sports. ...Masco and Beverly are atop the Northeastern Conference Boys Basketball standings in the Dunn Division. In the Lynch Division, where Saugus Sachems and Head Coach Joe Bertrand are looking for their fi rst Conference win (0-3 NEC, 2-3 overall), Swampscott (3-0 NEC, 5-0 overall) rules the roost. ...Everett High Boys Basketball and Head Coach Gerry Boyce have put together defi - nitely the most elaborate pregame “intros” for the Crimson Tide, complete with a darkened, no-lights gym, music and spotlights on the introduced, entering players. You gotta see it! ...Somerville and Medford have raced out to the lead in the GBL Girls Basketball race at 3-0 each, but the Revere Patriots and Malden Golden Tornado girls are right behind them at 2-1 each in league play. Revere dropped a close one to Medford, and Malden, likewise, led three quarters against unbeaten Somerville before runity to use its own funds to give qualifi ed persons a tax credit to cover the third and fourth quarter spike. “Every year across the state, there are a few communities in which homeowners face unusually large tax increases,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont). “This legislation will give those communities tools to help their most vulnerable taxpayers.” “It is critical that we begin this new year by prioritizing municipal property tax relief,” said sponsor Sen. Nick Collins BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 ning into a lid on the basket and lost, so it looks like it might be a close battle moving forward with those “Top 4.” ...Former three-sport (football, basketball, baseball) Saugus High School standout (and captain of all three) Mike Mabee Jr. is on the Northeast Metro Tech Girls Basketball coaching staff this season. A Worcester State University grad and former WooState Lancer collegiate baseball player, Mabee formerly was a History teacher at Melrose High School for two years. ...A surprise in GBL Boys Basketball is the undefeated start of the Chelsea High Red Devils (3-0 GBL, 3-0 overall). They hustle, they defend…and they’re winning. As expected, Lynn Classical is also off to an unbeaten GBL start (3-0), and with wins on the road at Everett and also on the road at Lynn English, quite frankly, the Rams have had a tougher schedule. Classical’s third GBL win is also on the road. ...That no one brings more enthusiasm to the Revere High home basketball games than Joy Leone, wife of Revere High assistant basketball coach and Revere Recreation Dept.’s John Leone and mother of fi ve present and former Revere High School student-athletes. Happy New Year, Joy! Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How To Find a Quality Nursing Home for Your Loved One Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s too much for me to handle. Exhausted Daughter Dear Exhausted, Choosing a nursing home for a loved one that provides quality is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and some homework. Here are some steps you can take that can help you fi nd a good facility and avoid a bad one. Make a list: There are several sources you can turn to for referrals to top nursing homes in your area including the Area Agency on Aging (call 800677-1116 or visit Eldercare.acl. gov for contact information); your dad’s doctor or nearby hospital discharge planner; friends or neighbors who may have had a loved one in a nursing home; and online at Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at Medicare.gov/care-compare. This tool will not only help you locate nursing homes in your area, but it also provides a 5-star rating system on recent health inspections, staff - ing, quality of care, and overall rating. Also, keep in mind that it’s always best to choose a nursing home that’s close to family members and friends who can visit often, because residents with frequent visitors usually get better care. Call your long-term care ombudsman: This is a government offi cial who investigates nursing home complaints and advocates for residents and their families. This person can tell you which nursing homes have had complaints or problems in the past and can help you locate a good facility. Visit LTCombudsman.org for local contact information. Cont ac t the nurs i ng homes: Once you’ve narrowed your search, call the nursing homes you’re interested in to verify that they can facilitate your dad’s needs. Also, find out if they have any vacancies, what they charge, and if they accept Medicaid. Tour your top choic - es: During your nursing home visit, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it homey and inviting? Does the staff seem responsive and kind to its residents? Additionally, be sure to taste the food, and talk to the residents and their family members, if available. It’s also a good idea to visit several times at different times of the day and diff erent days of the week to get a broader perspective. And be sure to fi nd out about their staff screening and training procedures, staff-to-patient ratio, and the staff turnover rate. To help you rate your visit, Medicare offers a helpful checklist of questions to ask at Medicare.gov/media/document/12130nursing-home-checklist508.pdf that you can print and take with you on your visit. Paying for Care With nursing home costs now averaging $324 per day nationally for a semi-private room and nearly $371 for a private room, paying for care is another area you may have questions about or need assistance with. Medicare only helps pay up to 100 days of rehabilitative nursing home care, which must occur after a hospital stay of at least three days. Most nursing home residents pay for care from either personal savings, a long-term care insurance policy, or through Medicaid once their savings are depleted. Or, if your dad is a veteran, he may be able to get funds through the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit (see VA.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound). To learn more about the payment options, ask the nursing home director. You can also get help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free counseling on all Medicare and Medicaid issues. To fi nd a local SHIP counselor visit ShipHelp. org or call 877-839-2675. And for more information, see Medicare’s booklet “Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home” (product # 02174). You can view it online at Medicare. gov/Publications. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://9n9rMcUNRSsrFxc5Gj8vwmGxl5cWL9w_-XXW21CeEWE1s`irJz{$"'׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 15 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ January 26–31 Around Everett Books and Brews: The Well Coffee House (983 Broadway), Saturday, January 31, at 1 pm. Discuss “Iron Widow” by Xiran Jay Zhao over a nice cup of coffee. Pick up a copy at the Parlin or Shute Memorial Libraries and we’ll see you at The Well Coffee House to discuss the book. Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room and Zoom, Monday, January 26, at 6 p.m. Discuss Rachel Khong’s “Real Americans”! Call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Gaming Club: Parlin YA Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m.; join us for board games and video games at the library! Bring your own or play what we have here — for ages 12 and up. Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, January 27, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community — recommended for ages 14-109! Watch Anime! Parlin YA Room, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Come to our new Watch Anime Club in the YA Room at the Parlin Library. Vote on and watch your favorite anime with your friends! Recommended for ages 11+. Parlin Children’s Grab n Go Crafts: Stop by the Children’s Room every Monday for a Grab and Go craft — a self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages three to eight. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at the library. No registration required, while supplies last. Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, January 26, 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, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesdays 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. Storytime Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Join Children’s Librarian Mrs. McAuliffe 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. Origami Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, January 31, at 12 p.m.; learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. Shute Adult and Teens Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, January 28 at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games; whether you’re racing, battling or teaming up for co-op fun, there’s something for everyone. No registration required; recommended for ages 11 and up. This program will run every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on our online calendar. Shute Children’s Grab n Go Crafts: Stop by the Children’s Room every Monday for a Grab and Go craft — a self-directed arts and crafts program for children ages three to eight. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at the library. No registration required, while supplies last. Miss Val’s Storytime Pals: Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! OBITUARY Mildred C. Mandracchia O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 12, 2026 in the Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston after being in failing health. She was 94 years old. Born in Boston, Millie was a resident of Everett. She had profound passion for photography, enjoyed cooking for her family and loved to sing in the choir at church. Millie worked in doctors’ offices as a medical secretary. Millie was the daughter of the late Daniel Luciano and Maria Gaglione; the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Mandracchia; the dear and devoted mother of Cheryl DiGeorge and her husband, Joseph of Hyannis, Stephan Mandracchia of Everett and Daniel Mandracchia and his wife, Jessica of Topsfield; the dear sister of Marie Mandracchia and her late husband, Charles, Barbara Luciano, Carole Luciano and the late Joseph Luciano and his surviving wife, Jean and Daniel Luciano; the loving Nana of Samantha Mandracchia, Daniel Mandracchia, Nicholas Mandracchia, Joseph DiGeorge and his wife, Jennifer, Amanda DiGeorge and her fiancé’ Erik Bohlin, Steffan DiGeorge and his wife, Jennifer, and loving greatNana Joseph A. DiGeorge, Jr., Savanah DiGeorge, Collin Tay~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - 1st AD - Sought-after Sprawling Ranch boasting 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile floor w/slider to heated breezeway, dining room open to large living room with gas fireplace – great for entertaining! Finished lower level with newer ct flooring and fireplace. Central air w/newer condenser, new hot water, new walkways and patio, 1 car garage with newer door, large, level lot, located in desirable Lynn Fells neighborhood, close to everything! MINT-move right in! Offered at $799,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com lor, Emaleigh Boucher, Juliana Boucher, Hunter S. DiGeorge and Kaden Maggs. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Millie’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett, Tuesday, January 20. Her funeral was from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. Burial at the Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. ׉ 7cassandra://Kd6mytdNA1wP8-ZeQ8sW7pBaTwFZDNQvQjP43CuKdmU4`irJz{$"(irJz{$"' rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://I_SGp-jzxdbXspuKrBKTInzCt7uOz0WnALR4gpksIa0`'p׉ 7cassandra://unhrgWzBg8gRnOK86ePAkPVoTWcfO-4-hbeF1cQG7BMͪ`׉ 7cassandra://U6HmOdYo3eD8K3XJ8-7JLT2_JPW1euSHNi3WWYyojGI-]`irJ{$"cטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://EcZekRvTnYEawFKaAvGa3dS2VBJCdYWQjT4vwwJr5i4 @`'p׉ 7cassandra://Wnfc67uLkWXjRnEWP7vPaOSKKB1OyjDTvDmmoJ72xP0`׉ 7cassandra://xDsnhB-2uwbnbQFqb1HlsYq7wcPmhsR3d8lt6swJRlA1 `irJ{$"fנirJ{$"j9ׁH%mailto:Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.usׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"iS9ׁH*http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter.ׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"h9ׁH!http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E\Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 14 (D-South Boston). “By advancing these responsible tax relief proposals, we can help ease the burden of rising property tax bills on homeowners without harming small businesses or putting our economy at risk.” “I voted ‘No’ … because tax classification, exceptions and credits, particularly when novel, should be addressed comprehensively and analyzed in the context of other new proposals and existing law,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), the only senator to vote against the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes INCREASE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX (S 2899) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would allow the city of Boston to shift more of its property tax burden onto commercial real estate in fi scal years 2027 through 2029. The amendment is similar to the one that has been proposed and supported by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. The amendment would have allowed Boston to adjust its property tax classifi cation if residential properties were set to bear a higher share of the total levy than in fi scal year 2025, with maximum shift levels capped at City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 37, “EVERETT DOCKLANDS INNOVATION DISTRICT” In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Section 12 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance (Revised Ordinances, Appendix A), the Everett Planning Board shall conduct the required public hearing for a submitted zoning ordinance amendment. Said public hearing shall be held during a regular meeting of the Planning Board, scheduled on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room at Everett City Hall, Third Floor, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. At said meeting, the public shall be allowed to speak on the proposed amendment to the City of Everett’s Zoning Ordinance, which contemplates to add “Data Centers” to the Prohibited Uses portion of Section 37’s Use Category Table. A copy of the proposed zoning amendment is 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 the virtual hearing designated above in accordance with the information for public participation that will be included on the Agenda of the meeting that will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: 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 January 16, 23, 2026 181.5 percent in fi scal 2027, 180 percent in fi scal 2028 and 178 percent in fi scal 2029. Sen. Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury) framed the amendment as a direct response to what he described as a mounting aff ordability crisis for Boston homeowners, particularly seniors and working families. He said the amendment was fi led at the request of Wu and the Boston City Council and closely mirrored a home rule petition approved by the council and first filed with the Legislature in 2024. He pointed to rising residential values, lagging commercial property values and statutory limits on municipal tax increases as drivers of recent spikes in Boston tax bills. He said the amendment would give Boston temporary fl exibility to blunt those increases while state and city offi cials work on longer-term solutions. Rush added that the average tax bill for a family home rose by more than $500 in 2025 and is expected to increase by more than $700 in 2026, while commercial tax rates have continued to decline. He said those increases have disproportionately affected seniors on fi xed incomes. Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) argued that the tax shift proposal risked producing unintended and inequitable outcomes. “One narrative, one example, would be, well, I’ve got a struggling homeowner that’s benefi ting from it,” said Brownsberger. “That’s good, and I’ve got an offi ce tower whose private equity owners are paying more taxes. Maybe that narrative makes sense in some cases. But on the other hand, the truth is, we’re lowering … taxes for your very wealthy single-family homeowner, perhaps living in something of a mansion in the most tony neighborhood of the city. And you’re raising taxes on your little garage owner trying to make things work.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes INCREASE TAX RELIEF TO VETERANS (S 1948) Senate 38-0, approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to hike from the current $1,500 to $2,000, the property tax break for veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in exchange for their providing volunteer services to their municipality. “Our veterans have already given so much in service to our nation, and they deserve to be able to remain in the communities they call home,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Provincetown). “For many veterans on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts, rising property taxes are putting undue pressure on household budgets that are already razor thin. This bill gives communities a meaningful property tax relief tool while recognizing the service veterans have already given so they may live with the dignity they have earned.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes CREATE TAX REBATE PROGRAMS (S 2900) Senate 37-1, approved and sent to the House a bill that would give cities and towns the option to create tax rebate programs for residents who already benefi t from a local residential exemption. This new rebate program would allow cities and towns to set income and asset thresholds, tailoring relief to local residents’ needs. “It is critical that we begin this new year by prioritizing municipal property tax relief,” said sponsor Sen. Nick Collins (D-South Boston). “By advancing these responsible tax relief proposals, we can help ease the burden of rising property tax bills on homeowners without harming small businesses or putting our economy at risk.” “I voted ‘No’ … because tax classification, exceptions and credits, particularly when novel, should be addressed comprehensively and analyzed in the context of other new proposals and existing law,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), the only senator to vote against the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes MEANS TESTING (S 2902) Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would make it easier for communities to off er local property tax exemptions to seniors by allowing cities and towns to institute a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for income-eligible seniors who have lived in their community for at least 10 years. “Rising property taxes have created serious fi nancial burdens for many elderly residents in my communities and across Massachusetts,” said sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “The legislation that I fi led to provide an option for municipalities to opt in to a senior citizen property tax exemption would allow municipalities to support struggling income-eligible seniors and allow many aging residents the ability to continue to live in their communities and not be driven out due to increasing tax burdens.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://U6HmOdYo3eD8K3XJ8-7JLT2_JPW1euSHNi3WWYyojGI-]`irJz{$")׉E"6THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 REQUIRE MORE PUBLIC DISCLOSURES OF FUNDRAISING AND SPENDING BY BALLOT QUESTION GROUPS (S 2898) Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill requiring more frequent public reporting of fundraising and spending by groups supporting or opposing ballot questions. Under the bill, ballot question committees would be required to provide monthly reports on their finances. After September of that year,, campaigns would have to file biweekly reports until Election Day. The bill would hold ballot question campaigns to the same standard of disclosure already followed by candidates for office. Currently, ballot committees don’t have to report on their finances between Jan. 20 and September. “This is a bipartisan bill, a commonsense bill that we must pass now to ensure our campaign finance laws are strengthened, they’re consistent and they’re fair for everyone,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett). “The ballot questions are happening this fall. We have to get this done right now.” “Statewide ballot questions are a great tool for empowering the public to vote directly on statewide policies, but it is vitally important that our voters know which people and organizations are funding these policy proposals,” continued DiDomenico. “I am proud to pass my legislation through the Senate that will close a loophole in our campaign finance law and ensure our residents have all the information they need to make an educated decision when voting on ballot measures.” “With the increasing number of ballot questions in each election, the need for transparency has never been greater,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Election Laws. “Many of the questions are backed with significant funding and other resources. This important bill will allow voters to see who is supporting or opposing the ballot questions, sponsoring the ads and paying for mailings. It will help voters make informed decisions at the polls.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes SIGNATURE GATHERING FOR BALLOT QUESTIONS (S 2898) Senate 34-3, approved an amendment that would require that when a ballot question group pays people or a company to gather signatures to qualify the question to be on the ballot, the petition must include a disclosure, in a manner to be determined by the secretary of state, which clearly informs potential signers that the petition is being distributed by a paid signature gatherer. Another provision prohibits pay-per-signature arrangements in this signature gathering process and specifically prohibits any bonus pay or incentives, paid to the signature gatherer, which is contingent upon the number of signatures collected. A violation of this ban would be punishable by a fine of between $100 and $10,000 and each signature collected would be considered to be a separate offense. in violation of this section. “By prohibiting pay-per-signature arrangements, we will drastically reduce the unique financial incentive for signature gatherers to mislead voters into signing petitions and ensure that initiative campaigns can still collect signatures based on the merits of the policy,” said sponsor Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). “Individuals should not be restricted from engaging in political activity that is legal,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), one of three senators to vote against the amendment. “The proponent of the amendment says that this will stop fraudulent activity, but fraudulent activity is already illegal and published on the signature petition. My position revolves around freedom of speech, where people have the ability to petition their government through a ballot process. The ballot process includes payment to collect signatures in various forms, and I don’t believe it’s constitutional to ban that.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BLUE STAR LICENSE PLATES (S 2903) Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a proposal that would create a new special license plate to honor the memories of fallen law enforcement officers by offering a symbol of respect to their surviving spouses, parents and children. It would also create a Blue Star Family emblem for motorcycle plates. “As we mourn Officer Stephen LaPorta, who fell in the line of duty, we are reminded that the freedoms and protections of our commonwealth would be impossible without the courage and service of Officer LaPorta and all those who have given their lives to protect others,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “His selflessness reflects the very best of public service and stands as a solemn reminder of the profound debt we owe to those who place themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe. This legislation represents small but meaningful recognition to honor the memory of the fallen and to affirm our enduring commitment to the families and loved ones they leave behind.” BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 Trust Income Tax Returns For 2025 Tax Year F or this upcoming tax season, whether you have previously executed a revocable trust or irrevocable trust, it is important to know the Trust income tax return filing requirements. If you have executed a revocable Trust, it will be treated as a grantor-type Trust and therefore no separate tax return will be required to be filed for the Trust. If you were to open a stock brokerage account or money market account in the name of such a trust, for example, you can have the bank or financial institution simply use your social security number for IRS 1099 reporting purposes. Upon your death as the Settlor of such a revocable Trust, the Trust would then become irrevocable and would no longer be classified as a grantor-type trust. In such an event, if the Trust generates income, whether interest, dividend, capital gain income, or net rental income from rental real estate, then a separate Trust tax return would need to be filed. Furthermore, the Trustee would have to file for a federal ID number for the Trust with the IRS. If the Trust does not distribute its income, it will have to pay taxes at the Trust level. The highest tax bracket for Trusts of 37 percent starts at only $15,650 in taxable income. Therefore, it is often more desirable to distribute the income to the income beneficiaries in order to claim an income distribution deduction at the Trust level to zero out the Trust’s taxable income. The income will then be taxed to the income beneficiaries who actually receive the distribution on their individual income tax returns. For the 2025 calendar year, the 22 percent tax bracket for a married couple does not begin until taxable income reaches $96,950. The 37 percent tax bracket for the same couple does not begin until taxable income reaches $751,600. With a Medicaid irrevocable Trust executed for asset protection purposes, a tax return would have to be filed by the Trust under its federal ID number in the event it generates taxable income. The Trust should be drafted in such a way as to be treated as a grantor-type Trust. If this Trust is generating taxable income, there would then be a grantor letter issued to the Settlor/Grantor/Trustor of the Trust in order for that person to report the items of income on his or her individual income tax return. There are several Trust provisions that would need to be included in the irrevocable Trust in order for it to be treated as a grantor-type Trust for tax purposes. Since the irrevocable Trust is drafted to be treated as a grantor-type Trust, it does not matter if interest income, dividend income, capital gain income or net rental income is actually distributed to the Grantor. Those items of income will pass through to the Grantor of the Trust via the grantor letter and will be reported on his or her Form 1040. The Trust will not be paying the income taxes on the income it generates. Upon the death of the Settlor of the irrevocable Trust, the Trust will no longer be treated as a grantor-type Trust. Consequently, any net income generated by the Trust will be taxed at higher Trust income tax rates unless the net income is actually distributed to the income beneficiaries or remainder beneficiaries. For this upcoming tax season, be aware of the income tax rules pertaining to revocable and irrevocable Trusts when determining whether or not a tax return needs to be filed, and if so, which type of Trust income tax return. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://xDsnhB-2uwbnbQFqb1HlsYq7wcPmhsR3d8lt6swJRlA1 `irJz{$"*irJz{$") rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Q4__CXf-tzlx-R6FFePuAoiAPdngsShLdoMXdvdIZVA چ`'p׉ 7cassandra://7nJabYUy91GwIOx2GBZBRewKN227mcCsThYtww6tk-o`׉ 7cassandra://5fH6lCQahKN_aXx0YlbDBGWCWO-ROtFGAHY4sz6iP_01`irJ{$"kטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://3ba7h4JizlN4XEnUo9oFC2xeDjU099W1a8kabqojrdk`'p׉ 7cassandra://RkND83vvZ9B0GDtlIpGfQ_bY8RljY_l5TbZNZHFrjXA͔`׉ 7cassandra://uzqNOoJXHCGt403xgx14NXOeVhF1vvWjKd3yi2AkgCE+`irJ{$"lנirJ{$"t (̕9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"sӁ9ׁH%mailto:Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.usׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"rS9ׁH*http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter.ׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"q)J9ׁH)http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planningׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"p#̭ 9ׁHhttp://www.maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"o9ׁHmailto:ehyde@maldentrans.comׁ ׁ ЈנirJ{$"ṇ̰9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E#Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 “It’s especially fitting to bestow this highly visible license plate in recognition for families of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This distinctive plate will be available to spouses, children and parents of fallen law enforcement officers all across the commonwealth at no additional charge from the Registry. It is a small but meaningful token of appreciation that we can do to honor these brave men and women who paid the price when answering the call to duty.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DIRECT PRIMARY CARE (S 2732) – The Committee on Consumer Protection and Profes- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI26P0181EA Estate of: DAOUD F. RIZK Also known as: DAVID RIZK, DAVID F. RIZK Date of Death: 10/17/2025 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Marie R. Homsi of Laval, Quebec CA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Marie R. Homsi of Laval, Quebec CA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/11/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 14, 2026 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE January 23, 2026 sional Licensure gave a favorable report and has recommended that the House and Senate approve a bill that would prohibit health insurance carriers, particularly in the context of direct primary car (DPC) arrangements, from denying payment for covered health care services based solely on the provider being outside the carrier’s network, as long as the service itself is covered. The measure also clarifies that dispensing controlled substances must be for a legitimate medical purpose; and removes restrictive language about dosage limits and emergency dispensing, potentially easing access for patients in urgent need. “I proposed this legislation to minimize the burdens that come with seeking care,” said sponsor Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury). “This bill would bring Massachusetts into line with several other states that recognize the essential care services that DPC physicians provide and help connect underserved communities with healthcare that is covered by the insurance they already pay for. The way people are receiving essential healthcare is changing – our medical systems should change with it.” CREDIT CARDS (S 2819) – The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure also gave a favorable report to and has recommended that the House and Senate approve a bill that supporters say would update Massachusetts law and regulate how businesses can encourage non-credit card payments and charge for credit card use, with an emphasis on transparency and consumer protection. The bill would allow businesses to offer discounts to customers who pay by cash, check or similar means -- and would prohibit credit card issuers from restricting those discounts, provided the discount is clearly disclosed in advance of the transaction. “I sponsored [the bill] to promote transparency and fairness for both consumers and small businesses,” said sponsor Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow). “Credit card processing fees continue to rise, and this legislation ensures businesses can recover legitimate costs, while giving consumers clear information before they complete a purchase.” KIDNEY FAILURE (S 2737) – The Health Care Financing Committee held a hearing on legislation that would reverse the exclusion of under-age 65 with a diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD or kidney failure) from being able to purchase Medicare Supplement health insurance plans, also called Medigap. Supporters said this bill would ensure that Medicare-eligible Bay Staters under the age of 65 with ESRD – who are on Medicare but not the Massachusetts Medicaid program (called non-duals) have the same legally protected access to affordable Medigap plans as they would have if they had gotten sick at age 65. “As someone who survived and knows firsthand the fear, the cost and the uncertainty that come with kidney failure, I filed this bill because no one should be denied the coverage they need simply because they got sick before turning 65,” said sponsor Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield). “Massachusetts is one of only four states that still blocks younger ESRD patients from accessing affordable Medigap plans, and that barrier keeps too many people from financial stability and lifesaving transplants. This legislation is a simple, long overdue fix that will finally give hundreds of patients the protection and dignity they deserve.” HIV – GETTING TO ZERO WEEK (H 3381) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would set apart December 1-8 as “Getting to Zero Week” to increase public awareness, understanding and recognition of our communities’ shared commitment to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the Bay State by getting to zero new cases, zero HIV-related deaths and zero stigma. “We have the ability, not just within our lifetimes but within the next ten years, to reach zero new HIV cases, zero HIV-related deaths and zero stigma associated with HIV status,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). He said the bill would recognize our communities and commonwealth’s shared commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and supporting essential public health efforts.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Over $3 billion in benefits will flow into Massachusetts thanks to this major transmission line. That means lower bills, more jobs and the power we need to grow our economy. Our administration played an important role in keeping this project on track and affordable.” ---Lt Gov. Kim Driscoll, on completion of the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line that is now delivering affordable, stable hydropower from Canada to the Bay State. “When projects move faster, costs go down – and those savings matter. By shortening review timelines from years to just 30 days, we’re getting more housing built and making life more affordable for families and communities.” ---Gov. Maura Healey on her reforms, effective on January 30, implementing a new streamlined process to make it easier and faster to build homes in Massachusetts and lower housing costs. “Young children learn best through play. These grants continue to equip educators with tools that lead to equitable and meaningful learning experiences for students.” ---Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, on awarding $140,000 in grants to four school districts to continue efforts to incorporate playful learning strategies into preschool through third grade classrooms. “We critically need increased monitoring, oversight and public reporting of Massachusetts Assisted Living Residences so it’s important that the Legislature approve the necessary funding to increase staffing and resources and make other legislative actions that will improve oversight and consumer protections, as advised by the Commission.” ---Liane Zeitz, member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, applauding the final report by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Residences Commission, which outlines recommendations to improve health and safety standards at the state’s assisted living facilities, following the death of ten residents in July 2025 fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River. BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://5fH6lCQahKN_aXx0YlbDBGWCWO-ROtFGAHY4sz6iP_01`irJz{$"+׉E2THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 23, 2026 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Moynihan, Dennis Wang, Tiankai BUYER2 Moynihan, Jennifer BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 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. SELLER1 Pk Realty TLLC Mayer, Kelly R Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 12-16, the House met for a total of 23 minutes and the Senate met for a total of six hours and 16 minutes. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by MC ELM, LLC Property located at: 99 East Elm Street Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit (Amendment) In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Section 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. Approved by the Planning Board on April 4, 2022, this project contemplates the redevelopment of a 1.38-acre site, currently occupied by an industrial structure, to construct a five-story mixed-use structure over a podium of parking containing 190 residential units. 99 East Elm Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as K0-05-000028. By the instant application, the project Proponent seeks a reduction to the Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit granted by the Planning Board on April 4, 2022. In accordance with Section 32(D) (5), which allows reductions to the affordable unit requirement where the Project Site requires significant environmental remediation, the Proponent seeks to reduce the number of deedrestricted affordable units from 29 units (15%) to 19 units (10%). 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. Frederick Cafasso Chairman January 16, 23, 2026 Mon.Jan, 12 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Tues. Jan. 13 No House session. No Senate session. Wed.Jan. 14 No House session. SELLER2 ADDRESS 26 Clay Ave 43 Alfred St #A CITY Everett Everett NO Senate session. Thurs. Jan. 15 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 1:12 p.m. to 7:02 p.m. Fri. Jan16 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman DATE 12.30.25 12.29.25 PRICE 850000 589000 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. Copyright © 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call. 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