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he Revere High School football
team is stepping into
the 2025 season with cautious
optimism and a sense of
unfi nished business. After fi nishing
5—6 last fall and celebrating
milestone wins, including
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SPORTS | SEE Page 21
Councillor requests alternative options
to emergency radio tower location
By Barbara Taormina
T
he McKinley School redevelopment
with the proposed
145-foot radio tower for the
Regional Emergency Communications
Center (RECC) was
the fi rst item the Zoning Board
of Appeals addressed at their
meeting on Aug. 27. The applicant,
the City of Revere, is seeking
variances for the height of
the tower and a variance on
side yard setbacks to allow the
tower to be constructed on the
side of the building.
Mayor Patrick Keefe stepped
up to off er an introduction to
the project. “This is a matter of
high-level importance,” said
Keefe, adding that it will protect
residents in Revere, Winthrop
and Chelsea as well as
the many people who visit Revere.
Keefe stressed the tower
to look at,” said Keefe, adding
that he empathizes with that
sentiment and he will see the
tower from his home.
“We always talk about public
safety and how seconds
matter,” said Keefe. “To think
we would have an unreliable
emergency communications
system is a non-starter.”
Keefe said if the size of the
Paul Argenzio
Ward 4 Councillor
will not pose any health threats
to the teachers and children at
the McKinley School Early Education
Center, which will share
the space at McKinley with the
emergency call center, nor to
anyone in the area.
“The issue is it’s going to be
something they don’t want
tower can be reduced without
compromising the level
of service, we will do it if it is
reasonable.
The mayor told the board the
city would be okay with members
continuing the hearing until
their next meeting this month
since the City Council and others
have questions about the tower.
Director of Planning and Development
Tom Skwierawski,
REQUESTS | SEE Page 5
ELECTION 2025
Candidates Mercurio
and Averback vie for Open
Ward 1 Council Seat
By Barbara Taormina
T
he races in the upcoming
election for seats on
the City Council are heavy
with incumbents. Five incumbent
at-large councillors
are seeking another term,
while incumbents in wards
2 through 6 are running unELECTION
2025 | SEE Page 7
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~
Councillor At-Large Michelle Kelley
Announces Re-Election Campaign
Continuing her “neighborhood watch” approach bringing transparency
& common sense to city government
ed to announce my campaign for
re-election.”
Michelle Kelley
Councillor At-Large
C
ouncillor at Large Michelle
Kelley announced her campaign
for re-election recently.
Kelley stated, “It has been an absolute
honor for me to serve the
residents in the City where I was
born and raised and I am excitKelley
has received an outpouring
of resident support
during her fi rst term and attributes
that support to being a
strong advocate for her constituents,
as well as her “common
sense” political ideology,
a value she fi nds lacking in today’s
politics. Most importantly,
Kelley said, “I understand that
I work for the people of this City
and it’s my duty to ensure that
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Enacting the will of the people
and being a strong advocate for
them is what it’s all about for me
— it’s really that simple.”
Kelley said that, after re-election,
she will keep leading Revere
with a focus on smart, responsible
budgeting, including
continuing to strive for responsible
budget oversight regarding
costs associated with
the new high school. She’ll
continue putting in the hard
work, digging deep into complex
issues, and asking the
tough questions that need to
be asked. She’ll handle the job’s
duties without backing down
and stand fi rmly with residents
on every matter that affects
their daily lives.
Kelley said, “In my fi rst term,
I’ve taken a fi rm stand against
large-scale residential apartment
developments, often casting
the lone ‘no’ vote. I’ve consistently
raised concerns about our
infrastructure’s capacity and the
detrimental eff ects of overdevelopment
on our quality of life. As a
lifelong resident, I hear the community’s
top concern loud and
clear: the proliferation of oversized
apartment buildings. In my
next term, I pledge to continue
my commitment— if a proposed
development lacks resident support,
it won’t have mine.”
Kelley is the proud granddaughter
of immigrants, a lifelong
Revere resident, attorney
and realtor who has a proven
track record of being a fi erce
advocate for the community
and will continue to bring a
fearless “neighborhood watch”
attitude to the Council, that of
a concerned citizen, urging a
smarter approach to development
while bringing transparency
and community awareness
to local government. Kelley
stated, “The people want an
effi cient, fi nancially responsible
city government that works for
everyone. As elected offi cials, it’s
our job to come up with reasonable
solutions to issues while always
keeping the best interests
of our residents our fi rst priority.
Safety and quality of life have to
be at the forefront of every decision-making
process.”
The fi rst person in her family
to graduate college, Kelley attended
Revere Public Schools
and worked her way through
both college and law school,
receiving degrees from Salem
State University and New England
Law | Boston. She is admitted
to practice in Massachusetts
state and federal courts.
Kelley looks forward to continuing
to serve the residents
of Revere in her next term as
Councillor at Large.
If you would like to join her
team, please don’t hesitate to
reach out by calling 781-8541717
or visiting her FaceBook
Page @Michelle Kelley, Revere
Councillor at Large.
Classes of 1965 and 1966 Reunions Oct. 12
T
he High School Class Reunion
for the classes from
Revere High School and Immaculate
Conception High School
1965 and 1966 are in the works.
They are joining together to celebrate
their Class Reunions. The
event will be held at the Casa
Lucia Function Hall, Lucia Avenue,
Revere, Mass., on Sunday,
October 12, 2025, at 4:00
p.m. The cost for the evening is
$85.00. If you use VENMO, the
cost is $88.00 per person. Reservations
are required. We plan an
evening of memories, renewal
of acquaintances (and whatever)
and lots of fun. For further
information and/or if you wish
to assist in our eff orts, contact
us at rhsclassof65@yahoo.com.
We want to catch up on your
lives and keep in touch with
you. Hope you can make it. We
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~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~
John Kingston Announces Re-Election
Campaign for At-Large School Committee
John Kingston
School Committee candidate
M
y name is John Kingston
and I am excited to announce
my re-election campaign
for an at large seat on
the Revere School Committee.
As our school system evolves,
with six ward representatives,
two at-large seats, and the
Mayor as Chairperson, I am
committed to continuing my
service to our community. I
chose to run at-large because
I am passionate about maintaining
relationships with all
our schools, fostering a sense
of unity and shared purpose.
As a lifelong resident and
proud graduate of Revere Public
Schools, I have a deep understanding
of our community
needs and aspirations. My
educational journey from Revere
High School continued
at Bentley University, where I
gained valuable insights into
business and leadership.
Education has always been
at the heart of my family. My
father, George Kingston, dedicated
over 30 years to serving
as a Revere Elementary Principal,
inspiring countless minds.
I vividly remember spending
countless summers helping
him prepare classrooms, rewarded
with a special lunch
at McDonald’s for a job well
done. My father encouraged
my brother, Chris Kingston, to
pursue a career in teaching,
and for over 25 years, Chris has
been making a positive impact
at Revere Public Schools.
My father also saw the potential
in my daughter, Jennifer
Kingston, and encouraged her
to be a teacher. Jenn is a dedicated
educator at the Whelan
School. My partner, Heather
Roberts, and now her daughter,
Taryn Roberts, are also part
of our educational community
at the Beachmont School.
Through my work at Revere
Municipal Employees Credit
Union, spanning over 20 years,
I have developed a unique understanding
of our school system,
from the cafeteria workers
to the central offi ce. This
experience has given me a
broad perspective on the educational
process and importance
of community involvement.
As
a long time PTA Dad, I
volunteered countless hours,
supporting my children’s educational
journey. I continued
to serve, even after my kids
graduated, earning recognition
from the School Committee
for my dedication. I have
also had the privilege of volunteering
on school improvement
councils, working collaboratively
to drive positive
change.
I am proud of my children,
Jennifer and Jeff, who are
both making a diff erence in
our community. Jennifer is a
teacher at the Whelan School
and Jeff is a Revere Police offi
cer. My family is committed
to giving back, and I am fortunate
to be part of this tradition.
As
Vice President of Business
Development for St Jean’s
Credit Union, I have had the
opportunity to engage in various
community initiatives,
promoting financial literacy
and supporting local organizations.
I am thrilled to be a
part of the fi nancial literacy
program at the Garfi eld Middle
School and Lincoln Thomson
School in Lynn, empowering
students with essential life
skills. Through this work, I gain
valuable insights into the educational
landscape, both in Revere
and beyond.
I am proud to support various
organizations in our city,
including the Revere Unifi ed
Sports programs, which bring
together students with and
without disabilities, promoting
inclusivity and teamwork.
As a longtime supporter of
high school sports, I have had
the privilege of witnessing the
transformative power of athletics
in our community.
My father’s wise words,
‘put your money where your
mouth is’ resonate deeply
with me. I believe in investing
in our schools and community
organizations demonstrating
my commitment to our
shared values.
As a lifelong resident, graduate
of Revere Public Schools,
and dedicated public servant,
I am confi dent that my
unique blend of experience,
passion, and community spirit
make an ideal candidate for
re-election. I humbly ask for
your continued support, and
I look forward to serving our
community with dedication
and enthusiasm. You can reach
me at Johnkingston4revere@
gmail.com or 617.733.5422.
Thank you.
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of mystery, ambition and
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and illusion. Set against
the backdrop of a royal court
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“Hamlet is one of the most
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imperative to communicating
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human story as well as an unimaginable
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“Hamlet” will be performed
Revere-based Actor & Producer
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be running the company — he
will be performing in “Hamlet”
in various roles, including
Clown and Gravedigger.
(Photos by Toni Photography)
read and performed for millions
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REQUESTS | FROM Page 1
the project manager for the
McKinley redevelopment project,
said the tower, which he
called a redundant, resilient
tower, will be built on a 19-foot
by 19-foot foundation in a well
fi ve feet deep. He stressed it is
not a 5G cell tower but rather a
radio tower using microwaves
to communicate.
Jay Mazzola, the director of
operations for the RECC, explained
that dispatch for emergency
calls works fi ne now with
fiber. However, according to
Mazzola, if the fi ber goes down,
and apparently it has been
damaged many times over the
past few years, the microwave
system takes over seamlessly.
“It’s crucial that we have microwave
backup,” said Mazzola. “It
protects everyone out on the
street.” The height allows radio
communication to reach the
water tower in Winthrop and
the Veterans Home in Chelsea.
Revere Fire Chief James Cullin
and Police Chief Maria LaVita
both shared their support
for the tower, which will allow
fi rst responders to continue
communicating with portable
radios while they are inside
of buildings and when the fi -
ber system is compromised.
“On a great day, we’re not using
the tower,” said LaVita. “But
it’s a hugely important tool for
us going into buildings with
portable radios. If our communication
goes down, it is
going to be a lot uglier than
that tower.”
Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio,
who represents the
McKinley School neighborhood,
said residents and offi -
cials would like the city to look
at other options. Argenzio said
the McKinley redevelopment
project was introduced two
years ago, but the radio tower
was proposed two weeks ago.
And Argenzio said there are a
lot of outstanding questions.
“The visual impact on this old
established neighborhood will
be immense,” he told the board.
Argenzio said neighbors had
concerns about property values,
availability of home loans,
insurance costs and possible
health eff ects that may or may
not exist. He said there should
be studies that show that the
tower poses no health risks.
He also suggested getting a
second opinion from another
company.
“Everyone is excited about
the project; we would just like
to pump the brakes on this
to see if we can get some answers,”
said Argenzio.
“It’s important to note that
it’s microwaves, not 5G,” said
ZBA Chairman Michael Tucker,
adding that that puts the fear
factor to rest.
Skwierawski said that unlike
5G antennas that operate consistently,
the radio tower will
only be in use when the fi ber
system goes down.
A Prospect Avenue resident
said he believes the city has
existing infrastructure to make
the system work without the
tower. He said his son’s Spiderman
walkie-talkie can pick up
signals from Boston when they
are on Reservoir Road. “There’s
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Argenzio filed a motion to
have the project team meet
with the City Council to answer
questions and discuss alternative
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RevereTV Spotlight
T
he Rossetti-Cowan Senior
Center held its monthly
party and the theme was a
luau. RTV Youth Correspondent
Manique Khessouane attended
the event to hear from
some seniors and take the RTV
audience around to see the
fun to be had at these parties.
These events are open for all
Revere senior citizens. These
events include food, but also
entertainment, which was by
DJ Wendy and Frank Ferrera.
Manique interviewed Mayor
Patrick Keefe, Director of Elder
Services Deb Peczka and
many attendees. Watch this
report before the full recording
of the Senior Center Luau
Party every weekday on the
Community Channel for the
next month.
Manique, a longtime RTV
Community Member and volunteer,
was inspired by the
Keep Massachusetts Beautiful
nonprofi t group and created
her own clean up event
for Revere Beach. She produced
a video about her and
her friends’ efforts to clean
the beach that is now playing
on RevereTV. Watch her video
on the Community Channel
to learn about their initiative,
why they care about the
cleanliness of the beach and
why they want to make a difference
where they live. Manique
has volunteered much
of her time hosting videos for
the RevereTV studio and did a
fantastic job putting this short
video together herself.
Yet another small business
has opened on Revere Beach
Boulevard! RevereTV covered
the ribbon-cutting ceremony
of Lumina Lounge last week.
You can fi nd this new restaurant
and lounge at 63 Revere
Beach Blvd. The owners of Lumina
also established La Cantina
on Broadway last year
and have opened this lounge
to off er a diff erent kind of social
experience — that they
say Revere has been missing.
Watch the ceremony, which includes
commentary from Mayor
Keefe, on YouTube or at various
times daily on the Community
Channel.
Tune in to RevereTV or subscribe
to the RevereTV YouTube
channel to see candidate
statements from those
running for Ward 1 School
Committee member. These
video statements are being
posted starting on Thursday,
September 4, and will play on
the Community Channel until
the primary election on Tuesday,
September 16. This year
is a municipal election year,
but the only primary election
RevereTV | SEE Page 8
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ELECTION 2025 |
FROM Page 1
opposed. The only real City
Council ward race in the upcoming
election is in ward 1
where James Mercurio is competing
against Brian Averback
for the seat left open
by longtime Ward 1 Councillor
Joanne McKenna, who is
running for an at-large seat
on the council.
Both Averback and Mercurio
bring their experience
as successful small business
owners to the race. Averback
owns an estate sale company
and auction house. He is a
licensed auctioneer and real
estate agent. Averback resells
and appraises personal property.
He has said he is an experienced
negotiator, a valuable
skill in politics both global
and local.
Averback has a degree in
political science and has always
imagined that public
service would be a part of his
life. He currently serves on
the Conservation Commission,
and he is committed to
local environmental issues.
Averback said Revere is moving
in a positive direction, but
he has concerns about problems
he said get “stuck in the
dark.” He worries about quality-of-life
issues that impact
residents of Beachmont and
the entire city, and as a ward
councillor, he feels he can advocate
for residents.
“I would want them to know
they have somebody that
they can count on,” he said,
adding that he hopes to pick
up “McKenna’s mantle.”
Averback ran against McKenna
for the Ward 1 Council
seat a few years ago. “She
whopped me,” he said with a
laugh.
“But we either win, or we
learn,” he said, adding that
he doesn’t give up. And Averback
learned an open race
is a better opportunity for a
new face on Revere’s political
stage than a race against
a well-established and muchloved
incumbent.
Mercurio is president of
Mercurio Brothers landscaping.
For more than 40 years, he
has worked with the city providing
landscaping, snow removal
and professional management
on several housing
developments. He has built
some of the city’s parks and
Averback hopes to bring local
government closer to the
residents it governs. He has
fl oated an idea for a monthly
virtual town hall scheduled
before council meetings.
“That would give people a
chance to talk directly to the
council,” he said, adding that
it’s important they hear from
“regular folks.”
While Averback praises ReJames
Mercurio
Candidate
playgrounds, including James
Kimmerle Park, Douglas Cummings
Park and the Revere
High baseball fi eld.
For Mercurio, the timing
was right for a run for a City
Council seat. He is streamlining
his business and will
have more time to devote to
Beachmont and the city as a
whole.
Mercurio has stressed his
ties to Ward 1, and his Beachmont
roots run deep. His
grandparents immigrated to
the states in the early 1900s
and settled on Endicott Avenue
where they ran a small variety
store catering to beachgoers.
The family later moved
to Crescent Avenue where
Mercurio and his family now
live in the house that once
belonged to his grandfather.
Mercurio believes he can
provide the leadership Ward
1 needs as it undergoes significant
changes with HYM
(Suffolk Downs), the Blackstone
Terminal development
and the rehabilitation of McMackin
Field. His unofficial
campaign slogan seems to
be “It’s not about politics, it’s
about people.” His commitment
to voters is that he will
show up and listen and “stand
up for the families and neighborhoods
of Ward 1.”
“I didn’t see anyone who
would step up,” he said of his
decision to enter the race.
“With deep roots in the
neighborhood and decades
of dedication to the city I call
home, I am stepping forward,”
he said in his campaign announcement.
As
for the city as a whole,
Mercurio is concerned about
the bond debt from the new
high school and the recently
opened Point of Pines Fire
Station.
“I will be advocating for balBrian
Averback
Candidate
anced policies that will promote
long-term fi nancial stability
for the city,” he said. Mercurio
also said his experience
as a construction contractor
required him to understand
the city’s zoning ordinances,
which he feels could be an asset
to the council.
vere and the many people
who work hard to make the
city run, he feels there needs
to be better answers to some
of the city’s current problems.
He is concerned about the
rise of crime, particularly on
the beach, and believes penalties
need to be stiff ened to
increase public safety. He describes
the city’s roads as “in
complete disrepair” and said
fi xing them needs to be a priority.
He is also concerned
about the homeless who
sleep outside of the Beachmont
post offi ce.
“There’s a solution, and we
need to fi nd it,” he said.
Averback is also proposing
infrastructure accountability,
an online system that would
list every street and area in
the city. When a problem occurs,
residents will be able to
look up and contact whoever
is responsible for a fi x. “When
something happens in our
city there are many times, we
have no idea who to contact!
It’s time that every road and
area had a very simple place
online to easily see who is responsible
and for what,” he
said.
Mercurio and Averback
both know they are in a tight
race, and both welcome the
chance to talk with constituents
over the next several
weeks to better understand
their needs and aspirations.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
September is College Fire Safety Month
Offi cials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out
S
TOW—September is College
Fire Safety Month in
Massachusetts, and State Fire
Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding
students, parents,
and others to be sure that
their living spaces have working
smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide (CO) alarms, and
that they know two ways out
in an emergency.
Massachusetts fi re departments
reported 2,491 fi res in
student dormitories, fraternities,
and sororities in Massachusetts
between 2020 and
2024. These fi res caused fi ve
civilian injuries, 11 fi re service
injuries, and around $3.7 million
in estimated damages.
More than 90% of them were
related to unsafe cooking,
with unattended cooking the
most common factor.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re an
experienced chef or cooking
for yourself for the fi rst time
— always stay in the kitchen
when you’re cooking on
the stovetop,” said State Fire
Marshal Davine. “Set a timer if
you’ve got something in the
oven, and if you’re drowsy or
impaired then order takeout.
Falling asleep with food on a
burner is a recipe for disaster.”
More fi res occur on campus
in September than any other
month, followed closely by
October, and generally decline
through the school year. Fire
offi cials also share a concern
about fi re safety in apartments
and other types of off -campus
student housing, where two
college students died in separate,
unrelated fi res in 2013.
“Fire safety is one of the most
important factors whether
you live in a dorm, apartment,
single-family home, multifamily
dwelling, sorority, or fraternity,”
said State Fire Marshal
Davine. “Everyone should
have working smoke and CO
alarms on every level of their
residence and know two or
more ways out in case of an
emergency. In the event of a
fi re, don’t waste precious time
gathering personal belongings
— get out, stay out, and
call 911.”
He also noted that fi re safety
precautions should remain
in place through the entirety
of the year. Windows, doors,
and stairways should be clear
of boxes, furniture, bicycles,
and any other obstructions
at all times. Fire doors should
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quired by law, smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms must be
in operation year-round.
“If your rental doesn’t have
smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms, insist on them,”
State Fire Marshal Davine
said. “Landlords are legally required
to provide these vital
safety tools. Check the manufacturing
date printed on the
back of your smoke alarms
and replace them if they’re
more than 10 years old. Carbon
monoxide alarms should
be replaced after five, seven,
or 10 years, depending
on the make and model. And
test your alarms once a month
so you know they’re working
properly.”
Working alarms, clear exit
routes, and practicing a plan
for using them are crucial for
when a fi re breaks out, but students
can also take steps to
prevent them from starting in
the fi rst place:
• Smoking: There is no safe
way to smoke, but if you
must smoke then do it responsibly.
Don’t flick them
on the ground, where they
can smolder and ignite debris,
or grind them out on
porches or steps. Use a heavy
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ashtray on a sturdy surface
and put it out all the way every
time.
• Electrical: Always plug appliances
like air conditioners
and space heaters into wall
sockets that can handle the
current, not power strips or
extension cords. Don’t overload
outlets with multiple
devices.
• Heating: Turn space heaters
off when leaving the room or
going to sleep. Never leave
a space heater unattended.
• Cooking: Stand by your pan!
Don’t leave pots and pans
unattended on a lit stovetop,
and keep fl ammable items
away from burners. In the
event of a grease fi re, smother
the fl ames with a lid and
then turn off the heat. Only
cook when you’re alert, not
when you’re drowsy or impaired.
RevereTV
| FROM Page 6
being held is for the position
of Ward 1 School Committee
member. For any and all voting
information regarding this
election, refer to the City of
Revere Election Department.
Watch these video statements
over the next week or so on
RTV GOV.
RTV GOV is scheduled with
the latest City of Revere government
meetings. The current
rotation includes the License
Commission, Traffic
• Candles: Never leave candles
burning unattended. Extinguish
them before leaving
the room. Even better, switch
to battery-powered candles.
• Lithium-Ion Batteries: Use
the charging equipment provided
by the manufacturer
and disconnect it when the
device is charged. Charge
phones, laptops, e-cigarettes,
e-bike batteries, and
other devices on a hard and
stable surface — never a bed,
couch, or pillow. If you notice
an unusual odor, change in
color, change in shape, leaking,
or odd noises, stop using
the device right away. If
you are able to do so safely,
move it away from anything
that can burn and call your
local fi re department.
For more fi re safety tips for
both on and off campus, visit
www.mass.gov/dfs.
Commission, City Council,
Planning Board, Zoning Board
of Appeals, RHS Building Committee,
Board of Health and
Conservation Commission.
All meetings air live as they
happen and replay afterward.
Catch some replays of the new
Revere High School groundbreaking
event, Police Promotion
Ceremony and the
swearing in of the new Revere
Fire Department Chief on RTV
GOV as well. This is channel 9
on Comcast and channels 13
and 613 on RCN.
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Tips from the Better Business Bureau
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f you’re traveling internationally,
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Commissioner visits Northeast Metro Tech
to celebrate first day of classes
Students presented the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Commissioner, Pedro Martinez, with a Massachusetts
Association of School Committees poster as he welcomed
them to school. From left: Building Committee member Blanca
Gacharna, Assistant Superintendent Tracey O’Brien, Commissioner
Martinez, Rosemary Brady of Reading, Trevor Burt of Melrose,
Superintendent David DiBarri and State Representative Donald
Wong. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)
S
tudents were welcomed
back to a new year of
classes at Northeast Metro
Tech by friends, teachers,
faculty and staff members,
and a special guest: Massachusetts
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
(DESE) Commissioner
Pedro Martinez. On July 1,
2025, Martinez became the
25th
DESE commissioner. As
schools statewide opened
their doors for a new school
year, Martinez chose to visit
Northeast Metro Tech, joining
students in celebrating
the fi rst day of classes.
“As I tour schools throughout
the Commonwealth and
greet students as they start
their year, I was struck by
DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez greets students outside of
Northeast Metro Tech as they enter the school for their fi rst day
of classes. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)
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State Representative Donald Wong, Superintendent David DiBarri, DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez, teachers and students pose in a world language classroom in
front of a bulletin board featuring the Mexican fl ag. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)
the energy and joy of the
students and staff at Northeast
Metro Tech,” said Commissioner
Martinez. “It was a
pleasure to hear them speak
about all the programs that
their school off ers.”
Alongside Superintendent
David DiBarri and other faculty
members, Commissioner
Martinez greeted the students
with a warm welcome
as they entered the school.
Students presented the Commissioner
with a Massachusetts
Association of School
Committees (MASC) poster,
which highlights the diff erent
geographic divisions of
school districts statewide, as
well as unique divisions, such
as urban and vocational-technical
districts, the latter being
the home for Northest Metro
Tech. The Commissioner’s
visit did not end there. Once
students entered the building
and settled into their fi rst
classes, Commissioner Martinez
got to experience a taste
of the educational programs
the school has to off er by visiting
dental assisting, cosmetology
and world language
classrooms.
In each classroom, Commissioner
Martinez connected
with teachers and students
about their respective programs
and learned about the
unique learning opportunities
provided to students to
prepare them for post-graduate
experiences. While visiting
the cosmetology classroom,
he advised students of
the loyal bond between hairdressers
and their customers
that they would experience as
post-graduate professionals.
In the world language classroom,
Commissioner Martinez,
a native of Mexico, engaged
with students and staff
in Spanish and took a photo
with them in front of the
Mexican fl ag, which was displayed
on a bulletin board in
the classroom.
While the Commissioner’s
visit to Northeast Metro
Tech was a bright start to the
2025-26 school year, it was
also a bittersweet day for all,
as it marked the school building’s
last fi rst day. The current
school building, which is over
50 years old and has taught
alumni like Superintendent
DiBarri himself, will be demolished
following the completion
of the brand-new school
building project, which is expected
to be fi nished in the
spring of 2026.
“Commissioner Martinez’s
visit was a wonderful start to a
new school year, and we were
honored to have him come to
our school,” said Assistant Superintendent
Tracey O’Brien.
“While it is bittersweet that
we are moving out of our current
school building, we are
excited to extend Northeast
Metro Tech’s history and tradition
to a new building that
upgrades learning environments
and opportunities for
students.”
DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez engages with cosmetology
students. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
T
he Revere High School
Boys’ Varsity Football Patriots
Team introduced themselves
at Harry Della Russo Stadium
last Thursday afternoon.
Meet the 2025 Revere High School
Varsity Football Patriots Team
LEADERS: The 2025 Team Captains, shown from left to right, are: Walter Franklin, Jackson Martel, Mario Ramirez, and Bryan Fuentes with Coaches Louis Cicatelli, Vincent
Gregorio, Brandon Brito, Jared Gordinas, and Edward Doris.
2025 Revere High School Varsity Football Patriots Team: Shown in no particular order are: Mario Ramirez, Sergio Peguero, Jose Fuentes, Jackson Martel, Anthony Pe
ro-Gonzalez, David Cruz, Audi Kuy, Filipe DeMelo, Jason Rivera, Erick Mathiu, Sean Campos, Didier Arce, Amari Miller-Tobey, Yassine Merzaq, Emerson Baires, Yahir Ch
no, Amir Mustedanagic, Ceaser Herrera, Omar Espinoza, David Portillo, Dodio Mendoza, Louis Forte, Benjamin Santos, Valentin Vicente, Nabil Aitvouzidi, Thomas Wald
(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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Senior Adalberto Martinez Senior Louis Forte
Senior Omar Espinoza
Senior Emerson Baires
Senior Jackson Martel
Senior Bryan Fuentes
Senior Marcelo FerminCuartas
Senior
Didier Arce
Senior Diego Leal Robles Senior Kouwen Kuy
Senior Walter Franklin
Senior Mario Ramirez
elatere, Bryan Fuentes, Marcelo Fermin-Cuartas, Joseph Angiulo, Charles Dobre, Arthur Nazareth, Reda Atoui, Eric Sea, Emanuel Alejo, Gustavo Correia, Ismael Romehocoj,
Rothanak Huot, Kouwen Kuy, Walter Franklin, Silvio Neto, Pablo Morisita, Christopher D’Angelo, Diego Leal Robles, Julian Deida, Mikhai Pyran, Michael Casaradron,
Adalberto Martinez, and Bryan Maia with Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, with Assistant Coaches Vincent Gregorio, Brandon Brito, Jared Gordinas, and Edward Doris.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
City of Revere’s Annual Overdose Memorial Service Sponsored
by Mayor Patrick Keefe and Revere’s SUDHI Office
Revere’s Chief of Health and Human Services, Lauren Buck, and
Revere Police Captain Thomas Malone discuss the program.
SUDHI Outreach Worker Nikki Rossi with the closing prayer during the candlelight ceremony
Keynote speaker Mari Santos
remembers her lost sister to
addiction and dedicates her recovery
to her.
Candidate for Revere Ward 1 School Committee Member Michael
Toto and Karen Alba
Remembering their son Shawn — Stephen and Susan Devoe
Revere Police Captain Thomas
Malone reads the City of Revere’s
Official Proclamation
from Mayor Patrick Keefe and
the Revere City Council.
Legislative Aide Yamina Lachmi from Senator Lydia Edwards offi
ce was at the memorial last Sunday evening.
Debbie Hanscom, one of the founders of the annual memorial service,
holds her candle during the closing prayer.
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Bobby Marshall placed a glow stick on the healing tree
in memory of a lost family member to drug addiction.
Jessica Nadeau places a heart ornament on the healing
tree.
Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto placed a glow stick
in memory of his friend and colleague Revere City
Councillor George Rotondo.
Marilyn Symmes and Elaine Avallone with lighted candles during
the closing prayer
Remembering Chris Alba is Kalei
Alba.
During the candlelight ceremony, Robert Alba and Grace Sotis refl
ected on the loss of loved ones.
Memorial Staff : Nikki Rossi, Lauren Buck, Debbie Hanscom, Nicole Palermo, Carrie Ann Salamone, Jai Soto, Danielle Pappas (with Koko), Paula Sepulveda and Bobby
Golding.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
By Bob Katzen
If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us
at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562
THE HOUSE AND SENATE:
There were no roll calls in the
House or Senate last week.
This week, Beacon Hill Roll
Call reports on the percentage
of times local senators voted
with their party’s leadership
in the 2025 session through
August 29.
Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 68
votes from the 2025 Senate
session as the basis for this report.
This includes all roll calls
that were not on local issues.
The votes of 33 Democrats
were compared to Senate Majority
Leader Cynthia Creem
(D-Newton), second-in-command
in the Senate. We could
not compare the Democrats’
votes to those of Senate President
Karen Spilka (D-Ashland)
because, by tradition, the Senate
president rarely votes.
Eighteen (54.5 percent) of 33
Democrats voted with Creem
100 percent of the time. Fourteen
(42.4 percent) of Democrats
voted with Creem at
least 90 percent of the time.
Only one Democrat voted with
Creem less than 90 percent of
the time.
The senator who voted with
Creem the least percentage
of times is Sen. John Keenan
(D-Quincy) who voted with
Creem only 57 times (85.0 percent).
Rounding
out the list of the
top fi ve senators who voted
with Creem the least percentage
of times are Sens. Nick Collins
(D-Boston); Mark Montigny
(D-New Bedford); and Michael
Moore (D-Millbury) who
each voted with Creem 63
times (92.6 percent). Sen. John
Velis (D-Westfi eld) voted with
Creem 64 times (94.1 percent).
The votes of four Republican
senators were compared with
those of GOP Senate Minority
Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (RGloucester).
None of the four
voted with Tarr 100 percent of
the time.
Sens. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton)
and Kelly Dooner (RTaunton)
each voted with
Tarr 62 times (91.1 percent);
and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth)
and Peter Durant (RSpencer)
each voted with Tarr
66 times (97.0 percent).
SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF
THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP
IN 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 29
The percentage next to the
senator’s name represents the
percentage of times the senator
supported his or her party’s
leadership so far in 2025
through August 29. The number
in parentheses represents
the number of times the senator
opposed his or her party’s
leadership.
Some senators voted on
all 68 roll call votes. Others
missed one or more roll calls.
The percentage for each senator
is calculated based on the
number of roll calls on which
he or she voted.
Sen. Lydia Edwards 100 percent
(0)
ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL
AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO
UNCOVERS FRAUD IN PUBLIC
BENEFITS — State Auditor Diana
DiZoglio released a Bureau
of Special Investigations
(BSI) report that uncovered
$4.8 million of public benefi
t fraud in the fi nal quarter of
fi scal year 2025. BSI’s goal is to
help make government work
better by investigating fraud,
abuse and illegal acts involving
public assistance benefi ts
across the state.
BSI investigated a total of
1,153 cases and there were
overpayments in 143 cases
including fraud uncovered
when paying for benefits
for MassHealth/Medicaid
$3,812,331; Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
$690,138; Personal Care
Attendant $145,638; Department
of Early Education and
Care $134,526; Transitional Aid
to Families with Dependent
Children $23,179; Emergency
Aid to the Elderly, Disabled
and Children $8,568.
“Public benefit fraud can
impact the lives of everyday
people across Massachusetts
who rely on these programs
and services to access care or
purchase food,” said DiZoglio.
“That is why the work of our
fraud examiners is critical to
help ensure these services and
programs are operating effi -
ciently and reliably for all who
need them.”
MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERIES
(H 2652) — The House gave
initial approval to legislation
that would require that motor
vehicle repair and storage
facilities display a notice that
informs the public and first
responders of the presence of
motor vehicle batteries on the
premises.
“This legislation will put
safety fi rst in the event of a fi re
on a property where lithiumion
batteries are present,” said
sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek
(D-Fitchburg). “These batteries
are notoriously dangerous
and diffi cult to extinguish.
By having identifying signs on
location where the batteries
are present, it allows for more
situational awareness for fi rst
responders who may be responding.”
CHANGE
LANGUAGE IN LAW
THAT CREATED COUNCILS ON
AGING (H 4301) — The House
gave initial approval to legislation
that would change some
language in the 50-year-old
law that created Councils on
Aging in local cities and towns.
Changes include deleting language
that refers to “problems
of the aging” and replacing
it with “the needs of older
adults;” deleting language
that calls workers “clerks” and
replacing it with language that
calls workers “staff ;” and adding
“and delivering services” to
the language in the bill which
gives the council the authority
to “carry out programs.”
Supporters said the bill modernizes
the language in a
50-year-old law that created
Councils on Aging at a time
when there were very few senior
centers. They noted that
the number of Councils on
Aging and senior centers has
grown to 350 and said the bill
updates the statute to refl ect
the modern functioning of
these critical centers.
Rep. Kate Donaghue (DWestborough),
the sponsor of
the bill, did not respond to repeated
requests from Beacon
Hill Roll Call asking her to comment
on passage of her proposal
and whether she thinks
it will make it through the Legislature
in the 2025-2026 session.
The bill was given initial
approval by the House in the
2023-2024 session but died
when the House took no further
action on it.
BAN THE USE OF TINTED LICENSE
PLATE COVERS (H 4029)
— The House gave initial approval
to a bill that would
prohibit the use of tinted or
smoked license plate covers,
along with any bracket, frame
or covering that alters or obscures
the license plate’s visibility.
Specifi cally, the bill prohibits
anything that obscures
the license plate; the color of
the license plate; the name or
abbreviated name of the state;
or any character or characters,
decal, stamp or other device
indicating the month or year
in which the vehicle’s registration
expires.
“I fi led this bill after working
with constituents who were
concerned that tinted license
plate covers may seem harmless,
but in reality they make it
harder for tolling systems, accident
investigators and law enforcement
offi cers to do their
jobs,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce
Ayers (D-Quincy). “With Massachusetts
now relying on electronic
tolling infrastructure, it’s
critical that plates remain clear
and fully legible. This legislation
is about fairness safety,
and ensuring our transportation
system works the way it’s
supposed to.”
BAY STATE HIRES COMPANY
TO RUN THE UPCOMING ONLINE
LOTTERY — The State
Lottery Commission voted to
approve a fi ve-year contract
for the company that next
summer in 2026 will launch an
online version of the Lottery
that allows people to place
bets online. It was a unanimous
vote to authorize the
Lottery’s Executive Director
Mark William Bracken to enter
into a deal for “a full-service
iLottery platform and related
services” with Aristocrat
Interactive — a Malta-based
company which had been recommended
by the procurement
team that reviewed fi ve
responses the Lottery got to
its solicitation. Malta is an island
country in Southern Europe
located in the Mediterranean
Sea, between Sicily and
North Africa.
“This is a huge milestone,”
said Lottery Commissioner
Meghan Liddy. “I’ve been
around for a while. The years
passed by quickly, but at times
it did not seem like a quick process
at all, and it was a very
arduous process to get this
done. Just huge congratulations
to the team.”
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we’re saying summer of ‘26...
Summer, obviously, has the
summer months. I would love
it to be early summer of ‘26 as
opposed to late summer of ‘26.
We’d love to get in the marketplace,
meet our players where
they are, you know, hopefully
bring on some new players
that aren’t exposed or aren’t in
love with the products of our
traditional retail because, like
we’ve said before, online Lottery
really is a diff erent product
line.”
The House and Senate approved
creation of an online
Lottery authorization in the fi scal
year 2025 budget that Gov.
Maura Healey signed in 2024.
$75.6 MILLION REBATE TO
HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMERS
— Gov. Maura Healey
announced that fi ve of the
state’s health insurance carriers
will return $75.6 million
to over 350,000 people covered
by individual and small
employer healthcare plans
in Massachusetts under the
state’s enforcement of the
Massachusetts health laws.
The fi ve carriers are Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
HMO Blue; Fallon Community
Health Plan; Harvard
Pilgrim Health Care; Mass General
Brigham Health Plan; and
UnitedHealthcare Insurance
Company.
Massachusetts has the country’s
strictest Medical Loss Ratio
(MLR) law, requiring the
state’s health insurance carriers
to spend at least 88 percent
of premiums on health
care services for individuals
and small groups—setting a
higher bar than the federal
standard of 85 percent. When
an insurance carrier’s average
MLR over a three-year period
falls below the required
threshold, it is required to rebate
a portion of premium
payments to individuals and
small employers. The rebates
refl ect a portion of the diff erence
between what the insurance
carriers charged in premiums
and what they actually
spent on health care costs.
“Massachusetts has strong
laws in place to make sure that
the money that you are paying
for health care actually goes to
covering high-quality services,”
said Gov. Healey. “That’s why
we are able to approve over
$75 million back to consumers
and businesses. This is just
the latest action we are taking
to lower the cost of health care,
housing and energy that people
are facing every day.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
“Marine Corps Veteran, suc“These
rebates are more
than just numbers—they’re
dollars back in the pockets of
families and small business
owners across the commonwealth,”
said Division of Insurance
Commissioner Michael
Caljouw. “The enforcement of
this law is part of our larger
strategy of protecting Massachusetts
health care consumers
and encouraging insurers
to be more effi cient, reduce
administrative overhead and
focus on cost-eff ective ways
to deliver care.”
The exact amounts of the
2025 rebates depend on the
carrier and the premium paid
by individual and small group
purchasers.
MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
AND VETERANS SUICIDE
AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE
DAY (H 3388) — The
House gave initial approval
to a bill that would establish
September 22nd as Military
Service Members and Veterans
Suicide Awareness and
Remembrance Day. The day
would acknowledge that suicide
is an epidemic among
service members and veterans
and works to foster awareness
and call for suicide prevention
measures and support.
“We brought forward this
veteran suicide remembrance
and awareness bill in direct response
to the tragedies that
have left holes in the fabric of
our communities and in order
to build awareness to prevent
future tragedy,” said bill sponsor
Rep. Joan Meschino (DHull).
“[The bill] is an important
step in off ering support to
both our active service members
and veterans.”
QUOTABLE QUOTES —
TALES FROM SPIN CITY — Two
of former Gov. Charlie Baker’s
administration officials, Brian
Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy,
both vying for the Republican
party’s nod to run
against incumbent Democrat
Gov. Maura Healey in 2026,
participated in a debate on Friday,
August 22nd. Shortsleeve
served as Chief Administrator
head of the MBTA while Kennealy
was Baker’s Secretary of
Housing and Economic Development.
Who
won the debate? It depends
on who you ask.
The answer from Republican
Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign:
cessful business leader and
proven government reformer
Brian Shortsleeve, Republican
candidate for governor,
delivered a commanding performance
during the one-hour
live debate.”
“We don’t need a Healey lite,”
said Shortsleeve, referring to
his GOP opponent Mike Kennealy.
“We need a Marine who
will put the people of Massachusetts
first. The people
of Massachusetts are tired of
empty promises and rising
costs. I’m running to bring real-world
leadership to Beacon
Hill, cut waste and restore
common sense to state government.
We can’t aff ord another
four years of top-down
mandates, endless benefi ts for
illegal immigrants, rising utility
costs and economic mismanagement.”
The
answer from Republican
Mike Kennealy’s campaign:
“Republican gubernatorial
candidate Mike Kennealy
emerged as the clear winner
in the fi rst primary debate of
the election cycle.”
“We already knew that Mike
Kennealy is the only candidate
capable of taking on and defeating
Maura Healey,” said Ben
Hincher, Kennealy’s campaign
manager, “Tonight, anyone
tuning into this race for the
fi rst time saw the truth: Mike
Kennealy is running against
Maura Healey, while his opponent
is running against Mike
Kennealy. Mike laid out a clear,
common-sense agenda: ending
Massachusetts’ sanctuary
state policies, cutting the
green gimmicks that have driven
up our electric bills and restoring
aff ordability for families
across the commonwealth.
He showed voters that he will
bring pragmatic, principled
and commonsense leadership
back to Beacon Hill.”
The answer from Democrat
Gov. Maura Healey’s campaign:
“Two
Trump-supporting Republican
candidates for governor
held a ‘debate’ on an August
Friday afternoon.”
“You know that the MassGOP
is embarrassed by their
own candidates when they
schedule their fi rst debate for
5 p.m. on a summer Friday,”
said Massachusetts Democratic
Party Chair Steve Kerrigan.
“It’s just the latest sign that
Kennealy’s and Shortsleeve’s
candidacies are failing, along
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with their fundraising numbers.
The only thing that was
more blurry than the debate’s
livestream was the candidates’
plans to stand up to Donald
Trump. Not once did they
mention his devastating cuts
to lifesaving research funding,
his plans to kick hundreds of
thousands of Massachusetts
residents off their health care
or his tariffs that are raising
costs for everyone.”
Kerrigan continued, “The Republican
candidates for governor
yet again showed that
they’re afraid to stand up to
Donald Trump and won’t stand
for the people of Massachusetts.
One thing is for sure after
tonight: Gov. Maura Healey
is the only candidate who
will make life easier for people,
lower the cost of housing,
health care and energy
and stand up to Donald Trump
when he hurts our state.”
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 commitBHRC
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
Tips and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome
Medications
1. On Sept. 5, 1997, what
1979 Nobel Prize recipient
who became a saint
died?
2. The term “Silicon Valley”
was coined by a journalist
in what year: 1971,
1984 or 1991?
3. In August 2025 the Iowa
State Cyclones beat the
Kansas State Wildcats
in the Aer Lingus Classic
(“Farmageddon”) in
what country?
4. In March 1998 what lake
briefly was the sixth
Great Lake?
5. On Sept. 6, 1916, was the
opening of the fi rst Piggly
Wiggly, which was
what?
6. How are Devil’s Island,
Tower of London and H?a
L? (Hanoi Hilton) similar?
7. What is the offi cial state
drink of Massachusetts?
8. September 7 is National
Grandma Moses Day, in
honor of “Grandma Moses,”
who started painting
in her 70s; she was on
the cover of what magazine
in 1953?
9. In 1868, at age 21, what
inventor-to-be worked
in Boston as a telegraph
operator?
10. In what book would you
fi nd a chapter titled “The
Winged Monkeys”?
11. On Sept. 8, 1966, what TV
series about adventures
in space premiered?
12. What sport was in the
Summer Olympics in
1900 and 1904 and then
started back up in 2016?
13. Nigerian radio host
“Mighty George” created
a Guinness World Record
for “longest marathon
hosting a radio
talk show” for how many
hours: 53, 86 or 105?
14. September 9 is National
Steak au Poivre Day;
what does “au poivre”
mean?
15. Harper’s Bazaar is the
fi rst (since 1867) of what
type of U.S. magazine?
16. What father of Louisa
May Alcott wrote, “Who
loves a garden still his
Eden keeps; Perennial
pleasures plants, and
wholesome harvest
reaps”?
17. On Sept. 10, 2000, what
once longest-running
Broadway show, a musical,
closed?
18. What two words does
“podcast” come from?
19. “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” is
said at U.S. Supreme
Court sessions; what
does it mean?
20. On Sept. 11, 1941, construction
began on the
Pentagon, which is located
in what jurisdiction?
Answers
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about
restless leg syndrome? Over the
past year or so I’ve developed an
uncontrollable urge to move my
legs because of an annoying tingling
sensation, and it’s keeping
me awake at night.
Always Tired
Dear Tired,
If an irresistible urge to move
your legs has you kicking in
your sleep, then chances are
pretty good you have restless
leg syndrome (or RLS), a condition
that aff ects about 7 to
8 percent of Americans. Here’s
what you should know.
RLS, also known as Willis-Ekbom
Disease, is a nervous system
problem that causes unpleasant
or uncomfortable
sensations (often described as
a creepy-crawly, tingling, itching,
aching throbbing, pulling
or electric feeling) and an irresistible
urge to move one or
both legs while you’re sitting
or lying down, and the symptoms
usually get worse with
age. It typically happens in the
evenings or nights while resting.
Moving eases the unpleasant
feeling temporarily.
While RLS is not a life-threatening
condition, the main
problem, other than it being
uncomfortable and annoying,
is that it disrupts sleep, leading
to daytime drowsiness, diffi
culty concentrating and even
depression.
What exactly causes RLS is
not known, but researchers
suspect it could be linked to
several things including iron
defi ciency, an imbalance of the
brain chemical dopamine, and
genetics — about 60 percent
of people with RLS have a family
member with the condition.
Treatments
While there’s no cure for RLS,
there are things you can do to
alleviate the symptoms. The
fi rst line of defense is usually
to avoid certain substances like
alcohol, caff eine, nicotine and
refi ned sugar, which can aggravate
the problem.
Certain drugs including antinausea
drugs, antipsychotic
drugs, some antidepressants,
and cold and allergy medications
containing sedating antihistamines
can also make RLS
worse. If you take any of these
medications, ask your doctor or
pharmacist if something else
can be taken.
Iron and magnesium deficiencies
are also believed to be
contributors to RLS, so make an
appointment with your doctor
and get a blood test to check
for this. If you test positive for
iron and/or magnesium defi -
ciency, your doctor may recommend
supplements.
You may also benefit from
self-care treatments such as
leg/calf stretches and massage,
hot baths or applying hot or
cold packs to the aff ected area.
Pressure can also be eff ective
for some people, so you may
want to try wearing compression
socks.
Getting moderate, regular
exercise like walking, cycling,
water aerobics and yoga can relieve
symptoms too, but overdoing
it or exercising late in the
day may intensify them.
If the previously listed tips
and self-treatments don’t reduce
your RLS, there are various
medications your doctor
can prescribe that can help, including:
Anti-seizure
drugs: These
medications aff ect nerve cell
activity to reduce symptoms.
Examples include gabapentin
enacarbil (Horizant), gabapentin
(Neurontin) and pregabalin
(Lyrica).
Dopaminergic medications:
These drugs, which are
taken before bedtime, work by
increasing dopamine, a chemical
in the brain which helps
reduce RLS. Examples are ropinirole
(Requip), pramipexole
(Mirapex), and the transdermal
patch rotigotine (Neupro).
But be aware that while
these drugs, taken short-term
are eff ective, long-term use can
make symptoms worse.
The anti-seizure medicines
have become a first-choice
drug treatment option for most
doctors because they seem to
be as eff ective as the dopaminergic
medications, with fewer
side eff ects.
Sometimes, other medications
like benzodiazepines —
alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam
(Klonopin), diazepam
(Valium) — may be prescribed
for more restful sleep, but they
don’t eliminate the leg sensations,
and they can be addictive
so it’s best to avoid them
if possible.
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the Restless Legs Syndrome
Foundation at RLS.org.
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or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show
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1. Mother Teresa
2. 1971
3. Ireland (Dublin)
4. Lake Champlain
(signed off on by the
president but rescinded
within the
month)
5.
First self-service
grocery store (previously,
customers
gave a list to a grocer,
as in a pharmacy)
6.
They were prisons.
7. Cranberry juice
8. Time
9. Thomas Edison
10. “The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz” by L.
Frank Baum
11. “Star Trek: The Original
Series”
12. Golf
13. 105 (resting five
minutes per hour;
real name George
Iniabasi Essien)
14. With pepper (in
French) — coarsely
ground
15. Fashion
16. Amos Bronson Alcott
17.
“Cats” by Andrew
Lloyd Webber
18. Broadcast and iPod
19. Hear ye! Hear ye!
Hear ye! Court is in
session.
20. Arlington County,
Virginia
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tee work, research, constituent
work and other matters
that are important to their districts.
Critics say that the Legislature
does not meet regularly
or long enough to debate
and vote in public view
on the thousands of pieces
of legislation that have been
fi led. They note that the infrequency
and 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 August
25-29, the House met for a total
of 24 minutes and the Senate
met for a total of 22 minutes.
Mon.
August 25 House 11:00
a.m. to 11:07 a.m.
Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20
a.m.
Tues. August 26 No House
session
No Senate session
Wed. August 27 No House
session
No Senate session
Thurs. August 28 House
11:00 a.m. to 11:17 a.m.
Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20
a.m.
Fri. August 29 No House session
No
Senate session.
Bob Katzen welcomes feedback
at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
Bob
founded Beacon Hill Roll
Call in 1975 and was inducted
into the New England Newspaper
and Press Association
(NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
THE FOURNIER MASS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT CASE
T
his July 23, 2021, decision
by the Massachusetts Supreme
Judicial Court (SJC)
upheld well settled Trust law
and has provided the elder
bar with more certainty in
drafting irrevocable trusts
in the context of Medicaid
planning. MassHealth’s legal
department could not
persuade the SJC that a special
or limited power of appointment
contained in the
applicant’s irrevocable trust
caused the trust principal
to be countable thereby resulting
in ineligibility for
MassHealth benefi ts for the
applicant.
The SJC cited the Restatement
(Third) of Property:
Wills and Other Donative
Transfers, Section 17.2
(2011) and many Superior
Court and Appellate Court
cases as grounds for its decision
against MassHealth. The
benefi ts of this SJC case for
the elderly in Massachusetts
are profound. MassHealth
had, for a period of about 10
years or so, been attacking
almost any provision contained
in an irrevocable trust
in order to deny MassHealth
benefits, even though so
many of its legal arguments
had been in complete contradiction
with well settled
case law and statutory law.
Its arguments had seemed
to be more based upon its
own ideology as to desired
outcomes as opposed to
them being based upon the
actual law.
In the Fournier case, the
applicant and her husband
were the Settlors of an irrevocable
trust. There was a
provision in the trust granting
the applicant, during her
lifetime, a limited power of
appointment to appoint all
or any portion of the trust
principal to a nonprofi t or
charitable organization over
which she has no controlling
interest. MassHealth argued
that the applicant could appoint
the trust principal to a
nonprofi t nursing home in
order to pay for her nursing
home care, and as a result,
the entire principal of the
trust was countable thereby
making the applicant ineligible
for MassHealth benefi ts.
The SJC went on to state
that since the applicant possessed
a special or limited
power of appointment, she
could not appoint an otherwise
permissible benefi ciary
in any way that could benefi t
herself. As a matter of trust
common law, statutory law
and case law, a special or limited
power of appointment,
by defi nition, can never be
utilized by the Donee of the
power to benefi t himself or
herself in any way.
After MassHealth appealed
the Superior Court
decision, the SJC took the
case directly from the Superior
Court thereby bypassing
the Appeals Court altogether.
The
SJC also made it clear
that a use and occupancy
provision contained in an irrevocable
trust likewise did
not make the trust principal
countable. The decision also
made it clear that a trust instrument
must be read as
a whole in order to determine
the Settlor’s intent
when he or she executed the
document. Trust provisions
should not be read in isolation.
Rather, they should be
read in the context of reading
the Trust instrument as
a whole. Only then can you
determine the Settlor’s intent
when creating the Trust.
This was an impactful opinion
rendered by the SJC
based upon excellent legal
reasoning. A provision in an
irrevocable Trust providing
for the Settlor to use, occupy
and possess the underlying
real estate is key to being
able to claim a residential
real estate tax exemption in
a City or Town that provides
for one, without the necessity
of reserving a life estate in
the deed going into the irrevocable
Trust. A provision in
an irrevocable Trust allowing
for the Trustee to distribute
principal to a class of benefi
ciaries consisting of the descendants
of the Settlor likewise
would be upheld based
upon the Fournier case reasoning,
as the Settlor would
not be able to benefi t from
such a provision and would
not, under any circumstances,
have a right to receive
any principal distributions.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant,
Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
BUYER1
Abad, Glenda
Garcia, Karen V
Guzman, Sebastian
Lo, Chia
Morales, Sebastian
Morell, Kay M
Pentelute, Erika
Portillo, Elsa L
Reid, Alexander T
Rivera, Amanda
Santora, Kitikhun
Sarpong, Swadwo
Sring, Lisa
Waldron, Luis L
Jaramillo, Antiago M
Hoyos, Andrea
Morell, Christopher
Pentelute, Bradley
Portillo, Salvador A
Zapata, Karol S
Rivera, Orlando
Mariot, Carmen D
BUYER2
Abad, Ramon
SELLER1
Billiken Investments LLC
Giunta, Joseph T
Vecchia Frank Est
133 Salem Development LLC
Falzarano, Louis E
Borges, Gregio A
Broadsound Ii Nt
Gil-Yepes, Carlos M
Qu, Yanqi
133 Salem Development LLC
133 Salem Development LLC
133 Salem Development LLC
Onorato, Colleen
133 Salem Development LLC
Ryan, William L
Gil-Barrera, Marua C
Liu, Jinning
SELLER2
Giunta, Anna M
Vecchia 3rd, Frank M
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Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission
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road Friday, Sept. 5 at Quincy
(7 p.m.). After a week off , the
home opener is Friday, Sept.
19 against Beverly (6 p.m.).
“We’ve got about 48 kids this
year, which is pretty good,” Cicatelli
said. “But we only have
six seniors, and we knew that
coming in. We’ve got a tremendous
sophomore class
and a big freshman class—14
kids. That’s big for us.”
Last year’s team leaned on
seniors like dual-threat quarterback
Danny Hou and explosive
playmaker Geovani “Geo”
Woodard. Both are gone, leaving
a major production gap —
Hou alone contributed over
1,500 combined rushing and
passing yards. Filling those
shoes will fall to a talented but
young group.
The biggest change comes
under center. Sophomore Jose
Fuentes has been tabbed as
the Patriots’ new starting quarterback.
A standout freshman
in 2024 who saw time at running
back and safety, Fuentes
spent the off season at quarterback
camps and has impressed
his coach.
“Jose’s made a lot of progress,”
Cicatelli said. “He’s doing
really, really well, getting
better every day. We’re kind of
high on him.”
Backing him up is junior Sergio
Peguero, who will also contribute
as outside linebacker
and on off ense.
In the backfi eld, all eyes are
on Mario Ramirez, now a senior
captain. “He’s been a force
in the scrimmages,” Cicatelli
said. “We’re going to let him
carry the ball as much as possible
Friday night.”
The Patriots also expect major
contributions from sophomore
Charles Dobre, though
he will miss the opener but
is expected back for Week 2.
Dobre was a breakout star
last fall, racking up 100 tackles,
eight sacks and fi ve forced
fumbles.
Reda Atoui, a sophomore,
last year recorded 66 tackles
and four interceptions, including
two pick-sixes, as well as
a strip-and-score (68-yard return).
Coach Cicatelli said he’s
looking good so far and will
get time on each side of the
ball again.
With such a young roster,
senior leadership will be critical.
Cicatelli announced four
captains:
• Walter Franklin (OL/DL)
• Mario Ramirez (RB/LB)
• Jackson Martel (RB/DB)
• Bryan Fuentes (TE/LB)
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“All seniors, all solid kids,”
the coach said. “Overall, the
team is a great bunch—very
respectful, a really nice group
doing everything we’re asking
them to do. They’re working
hard.”
Cicatelli stressed the importance
of winning early, especially
the fi rst two non-leaguers.
While the GBL is competitive,
even winning outright
wouldn’t secure a spot in the
playoffs because the teams
do not have great points value
in Division 1 of MIAA football.
Everett, for instance, went
7-1 a few years back and didn’t
make it.
“If we’re going to make the
playoff s, believe it or not, we
have to win these first two
games,” Cicatelli said. “GBL
teams can win seven or eight
games and still not get in. So
we’ve got to come out quicker
than we have the last few
years.”
In 2024, the Patriots started
0–4 before ripping off fi ve
straight wins. Avoiding that
slow start is a point of emphasis.
“The message is, you gotta
be in better shape,” Cicatelli
said. “Problem is, a lot of those
kids go both ways. A team like
Whittier, we’re up 8-6 at the
half, and they come out in the
second half and just wore us
down.”
Medford (Sept. 25) and includes
key games with Lynn
English, Lynn Classical, Somerville,
Malden and Chelsea. And
then there’s the circled date:
Everett, Oct. 30 at home. Last
year Revere stunned Everett
for its fi rst win in the rivalry
since 1991.
“I told the kids, get ready
for that one,” Cicatelli said.
“They’re going to come in fl ying.”
Stability
on the sidelines
should help the Patriots navigate
their youth. Offensive
coordinator Jose Escobar returns,
along with line coaches
Vinny Gregorio, Brandon Brito
and Jared Gordinas. Ed Doris
handles defensive backs and
receivers, while Oscar Lopez,
a Chelsea police offi cer, chips
in when he can.
“It’s the same group, more
or less,” Cicatelli said. “They’ve
been great, and the kids are
learning a lot.”
The Patriots’ 2025 schedule
features tough non-league
tests, a competitive GBL slate
and the annual Thanksgiving
rivalry with Winthrop. With
only six seniors but an unusually
deep underclass, Cicatelli
believes the foundation is
strong. “If we can stay healthy,
we’ll be okay,” he said. “We’ve
got a good backfi eld, a decent
line and a lot of young kids
who want to learn. Now it’s
about getting out of the gate
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
OBITUARIES
Filomena (Paglia) Vivolo
O
f Revere. Passed peacefully
in her home on Wednesday,
August 27th surrounded by the
comfort and love of her family,
after just celebrating her 98th
year. Filomena was born on August
15th, 1927, in Trevico, the
province of Avellino, Italy to her
late parents Rocco and Generosa
(DiMarco) Paglia. She was
raised in Trevico along with her
three siblings. She was married
in Trevico to Louis P. Vivolo on
April 22, 1951. At the age of 24,
she journeyed to the US by the
MV Volcania to Ellis Island, NY.
They began their life together in
Boston’s North End in November
1951. Filomena began working
as a seamstress until she and
her husband began their family.
They left the North End in 1964
and moved to East Boston. Filomena
was a devoted housewife
and mother to her three daughters.
Her priority was her family
and her home. She fi lled her
home with much love and joy.
Filomena was happiest when
she was cooking and caring for
her family. In 1998 she and her
husband moved to Revere and
lived with their daughter. She
cherished watching all of her
grandchildren when they were
young, it was one of her greatest
joys. She enjoyed watching
all of Boston’s Sports teams,
as well as television, especially
games shows. She loved to knit
and would knit scarves and blankets
for her dear family, extended
family, and friends. Filomena
undoubtedly was a true matriarch
of her family. She demonstrated
her love and devotion to
them on a daily basis and they in
turn treated her like the Queen
that she was.
She is the beloved wife of 51
years to the late Louis P. Vivolo,
World War II veteran, Bronze
Star recipient, and “Former Golden
Gloves Champion”. The loving
mother of Louise V. Hallahan
of East Boston, Rosemarie
P. Cosgrove of East Boston and
her late husband Richard, and
Amy A. McGrath and her husband
Chris of Revere. She is the
cherished Nonna of David Hallahan
and wife Anna of Winthrop,
Amanda Cosgrove of East Boston,
Alyssa McGrath, and Ashley
McGrath both of Revere and the
great Nonna of Lucas and Blake.
She is the dear sister of the late
Puccio Paglia, Giovanni Paglia
and Josephina Paglia. Also lovingly
survived by many nieces,
nephews, grandnieces, and
grandnephews.
Family and friends were invited
to attend visiting hours
on Wednesday September 3rd
in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza
Beechwood Home for Funerals,
Revere. A funeral was conducted
from the funeral home on
Thursday, followed by a funeral
mass in Immaculate Conception
Church, Revere. Interment
followed in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Everett.In lieu of fl owers remembrances
may be made to
the DAV — Disabled American
Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati,
OH 45250.
Rosemarie (Gaeta) Molea
O
f Revere, Entered into eternal
rest on August 27, 2025,
at the age of 82. Rosemarie was
a woman who lived life fully—
on her own terms and with her
own unmistakable style. A spirited
soul with a sharp wit, a love of
perfection, and yes, a little bit of
a controlling streak, she traveled
the world by land and by sea, collecting
experiences, memories,
and stories along the way. When
not on a cruise or exploring new
places, she found comfort and
joy walking along Revere Beach,
the shoreline she called home.
She leaves behind a devoted
family who adored her strength
and fi re: her children Stephen P.
Molea and his wife Michele of ReTRINITY
REAL ESTATE
321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK
TrinityHomesRE.com
82 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906
List Price: $730,000
Welcome to this sprawling piece of Saugus history. A true
masterpiece from its era. Built in the late 1800’s this grand
residence is a true architectural gem. Offering original trinkets
of Victorian charm sparkling throughout with a sweeping
staircase, stained glass windows & impressive rooms featuring
exquisite turrets & high ceilings for entertaining the most lavish
of taste. Offering 6 strikingly large bedrooms & timeless built-in
closets. 2 full & 1-half baths, each with its own unique
personality. Situated on a 10,000+ sq ft lot offering generous
outdoor space & seasonal enclosed porches. All located in the
heart of Saugus w/ ease of commuting. Bus stop at your front
door & a two-car garage w/ ample off-street parking.
OPEN HOUSES Sat Sept 6 & Sun Sept 7 from 11AM-1PM
Listing Agent: Michael Foulds
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617.461.1952
317 Lynn Street - Malden, MA 02148
Coming Soon! This single family home, situated in a desirable
location with a short walk to Major Bus Rtes, and minutes to Rte 1.
Within this residence are three full bathrooms, offering both
convenience and a touch of luxury for everyday living.The property
includes three comfortable bedrooms. Envision each as a personal
retreat, a haven for relaxation and restful nights. The bedrooms offer
versatile space, ready to be transformed into personalized sanctuaries
that reflect your unique style and preferences. The square footage of
thi home offers a comfortable and adaptable canvas for crafting your
ideal home environment. Come bring your ideas for the oversized
garage!
Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte
781.883.8130
781.231.9800
11 Putnam Road, North Andover, MA 01845
List Price: $715,000
Welcome to this tastefully renovated 7-room, 2-bath Cape perfectly
located in the sought-after Library neighborhood! The new granite
kitchen boasts white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish
finishes. The inviting gas fireplace living room, filled with natural
sunlight, opens through the French door to an enclosed porch
overlooking the fenced backyard—ideal for relaxing or
entertaining. A formal dining room with built-ins, two spacious
first-floor bedrooms, and a newly updated full bath with walk-in
shower complete the main level. Upstairs offers two generously
sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, a second full bath, and an
unfinished attic room with great potential. Upgrades include central
a/c, newer heating system, newer hot water, new laminate flooring
& new carpeting. garage.
Listing Agent: Lori Johhnson
781.718.7409
581 Proctor Ave - Unit 3 Revere, MA 02151
Rental Price: $3,200
Come see this 3+ bedroom apartment in convenient location with access
to shopping, dining, public transportation and access to major
highways. Fully applianced modern kitchen. Laminate floors. Primary
bedroom has large closet and full bath. Bedrooms are average size. Walk
through bedroom has no closet but could be 4th bedroom or office or
nursery.. Laundry on premises. 2 car parking. Lead paint certificate of
compliance. No smoking, no pets.
vere, Sheila Nappi and her husband
Adam of Maine and Sheryl
Molea and her partner Steven
of South Carolina. She was the
beloved sister of Linda Odierno,
cherished grandmother to Tiff any
R. Brandt, Brittany M. Molea,
Stephen J. Molea, Gianna Nappi,
Maria Nappi, and John P. Nappi,
and a proud great-grandmother
to Emma and Ava Brandt. Rosemarie
was predeceased by her
husband, Phillip S. Molea, and her
parents, Mario and Rosa (Zecchino)
Gaeta. The family wishes to
extend their deepest gratitude to
her dedicated in-home care team,
who brought comfort, laughter,
and dignity to Rosemarie’s fi nal
year, as well as to the team at Care
Dimensions Hospice. In her fi nal
days, Rosemarie was lovingly supported
by what was aff ectionately
dubbed her “F@#! You Club”—a
circle of strength, humor, and loyalty
that embodied her fearless
and unapologetic approach to life.
A Visitation was held at Buonfi
glio Funeral Home on Saturday,
August 30. In lieu of fl owers, expressions
of sympathy may be
made in Rosemarie’s honor to the
PSP & CBD Foundation at https://
pspcbdfoundation.org/honor/.
Listing Agent: Annemarie Torcivia
Providing Real Estate Services for Nearly Two Decades
Servicing Saugus, Melrose, Wakefield, Malden, all North Shore communities, Boston and Beyond.
781.983.5266
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
38 MAIN ST, SAUGUS
781-233-1401
624 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD
LITTLEFIELDRE.COM
FOR SALE
FOR SALE- BUILD TO SUIT. FIRST
FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE OPEN
FLOOR PLAN WITH 9' CEILINGS,
UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES 3
LARGE BEDROOMS, A 2ND
POTENTIAL PRIMARY SUITE WITH
AN ENSUITE BATH.POTENTIAL
BONUS ROOM IN THE LOWER
LEVEL WALKS OUT ONTO PATIO
OVERLOOKING THE YARD.
LYNNFIELD $1,599,000
CALL KEITH 781-389-0791
COMING SOON
COMINGSOON-WALKINGDISTANCEFROM
APRIVATEBEACH.UPDATED3-BED,2.5BATH
CENTERENTRANCECOLONIALINTHE
DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD.OCEAN
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FLOORSUNROOM.OPENKITCHEN
CONCEPTWITHCHERRYHWFLOORS
CONNECTEDTOTHELIVINGROOMWITH
FIREPLACEANDSUNROOMAREA.FINISHED
WALKOUTBASEMENTWITHTILEFLOORS,
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QUINCY $825,000
CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535
FOR SALE
FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM,
FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH A FIRST
FLOOR BEDROOM, LARGE EAT-IN
KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, DINING
ROOM, ¾ BATH AND LAUNDRY ROOM.
2ND FLOOR OFFERS 3 GOOD SIZE
BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH. 1 CAR
GARAGE.
MALDEN $699,900
CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710
FOR SALE
FOR SALE- FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH
FIRS
WITH NEW APPLIANCES,AND
UPPER LEVEL IS FULL RENO TED
/PRIMARY/ TEEN SUITE WITH NEW
BOS ON
MALDEN $719,900
CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989
MANUFACTURED HOMES
AFFORDABLE UNIT IN DESIRABLE COOPERATIVE PARK. UPDATES INCLUDE NEWER ROOF
UPDATED WIRING AND PLUMBING LARGE NEW SHED AND MUCH MORE...PRIVATE YARD 2
CAR PARKING PEABODY $79,900
RENOVATED UNIT WITH 2 ADDITIONS, NEW KITCHEN,,BATH,, WINDOWS, PERGO FLOORING,
HEAT, ELECTRIC & PLUMBING. KING SIZE PRIMARY BEDROOM, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, NICE
YARD WITH DRIVEWAY, MUD ROOM DANVERS $119,000.
2-3 BEDROOMS NEW ELECTRICAL,STOVE GRANITE KITCHEN SS APPLIANCES UPDATED
THROUGHOUT WITH NEWER HARDWOOD FLOORS, CORNER DOUBLE LOT. 4 YEAR OLD
PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL LAUNDRY. LARGE ADDITION PEABODY $149,900
BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME. NEW LARGE SCREEN TV IN LIVING ROOM
INCLUDED.. LOTS OF QUALITY FEATURES & UPGRADES THROUGHOUT.
DANVERS $199,900
CALL ERIC 781-223-0289
TH.
FINISHED ASEMENT AND CAR GARAGE.
TS OF UPD TES. SHOR COMMUTE
CAMBRIDGE.
FLOOR BEDROOMS EAT-IN KITCHEN
NEW
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