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Articles, which Resnek later confessed to be untrue, alleged DeMaria had solicited and taken kickbacks and stolen money, among other things. Depositions alleging sexual harassment by DeMaria giv617-387-2200 Friday, January 3, 2025 Mayor thanks contributors to the City’s Holiday Assistance Program and Toy Drive Thanks to generous donations, the City of Everett was able to serve over 460 children and over 200 families Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife, Stacy DeMaria, are shown at the Dec. 16 press conference following the announcement regarding the awarded settlement the mayor will receive in the defamation case against the Everett Leader Herald. (Advocate fi le photo) en by former City of Everett employee and secretary in the Mayor’s Offi ce (and now Councillor-at-Large) Guerline Alcy Jabouin, with no specifi ed dates, were used by Philbin and Resnek to fabricate false allegations against TOP STORIES | SEE PAGE 6 F. J. 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For the past 17 years, the City has accepted donations DONATIONS | SEE PAGE 9 2025 Everett Resident Parking Sticker Program has begun Residents have until February 28 to receive the sticker for free; online payments via e-check will no longer incur a fee on any transaction Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the offi cial start date for the 2025 Resident Parking Sticker Program. Starting Thursday, January 2, vehicle owners must submit an online application in order to obtain their parking sticker for 2025. Additionally, payments made online through City Hall Systems via e-check will no longer incur a fee on any transaction. 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T “We anticipate a greater amount coming in as projects come online or payment schedules come into eff ect,” he explained. “We allow developments to have revenue come in before making additional payments.” Lattanzi called the Linkage Fee program “a great tool for the preservation, deepening and creation of aff ordable housing thanks to private dollars from private developers. Any project that comes before the City for approval would fall under the applicability of linkage.” For residential developments, developers pay $1,000 per unit. For nonresidential development, developers pay $2 per square foot for developments of 15,00030,000 square feet; $3 per square RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 foot for developments of 31,00060,000 square feet and $4 per square foot for those larger. Developments under 15,000 square feet are exempt. Lattanzi touted 25 Garvey Street as a good example. It will be a 125-unit, family-oriented building, which he described as “deeply aff ordable,” with 2–3-bedroom units, as opposed to the studio and single-bedroom developments designed for singles or childless couples. It is in the Commercial Triangle Economic Development District, one of PARKING | FROM PAGE 1 After a resident has successfully submitted an online application, they will receive a confi rmation email. Once the resident’s information is verifi ed, they will receive an additional email to confi rm that the order has been successfully processed. The parking sticker will then be mailed to the resident. Residents may apply for up to four stickers per online application. Information required to complete the application includes: • Full name • Address • Phone number • Email address • License plate number • Name that appears on the registration Resident stickers for 2025 must be obtained and displayed on the vehicle before March 1. As a courtesy, from January 2 to February 28, stickers may be three districts in the area south of Revere Beach Parkway and east of Lower Broadway, along the Mystic River, the other two being the Docklands Innovation District and Lower Broadway Economic Development District. 25 Garvey is part of the City’s plan to “provide not just aff ordable housing, but actual aff ordable housing,” Lattanzi said. “We often hear the term aff ordable housing but it’s often not aff ordable,” referring to aff ordable rents in the local Area Median Income (AMI) area being based on peoobtained for free. The $10 fee per sticker will be reinstated on March 1. Please be advised that in order for a resident sticker to be approved, the vehicle must be registered to the City of Everett and be in good standing. A sticker will not be issued if the vehicle has overdue parking tickets or unpaid excise tax. For residents applying for a fi rst-time sticker or those with new plates or vehicles, please visit City Hall, Room 13, to apply. Please bring your vehicle’s registration and proof of address, such as a driver’s license or current utility bill, to obtain a parking sticker. Please note that residents of the Lower Broadway area must visit City Hall, Room 13, in order to renew their Lower Broadway sticker and visitor placard. Please bring your registration and proof of Lower Broadway area address, such as a driver’s ple theoretically earning incomes higher than they really are in Everett. Deeply aff ordable would be rents that do. Everett is in an AMI area that includes similar municipalities like Malden and Medford, but the incomes are skewed by the much more affl uent municipalities in it like Cambridge, Lexington, Newton, North Reading and Winchester. Due to this large, heavily affl uent area that Everett falls in, the median income for a famLINKAGE FEE | SEE PAGE 8 license, current utility bill or last year’s visitor placard, to renew. Commercial vehicles must bring their registration and vehicle to City Hall and pass an inspection to obtain a resident sticker. The vehicle must weigh under 10,000 pounds and have no more than four wheels to obtain the sticker. Box trucks are not allowed to obtain a resident sticker. The cost of the sticker will be $300. The City will allow one-day visitor passes to be obtained at $5 per pass. Also, you can obtain up to four 10-day parking placards per plate per year for $25 per placard. 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For centuries, the populace has counted on its local newspaper for news of its local and state government, opinions and editorials from its local leaders, sports results from its local youth sports leagues, middle and high school teams, to social and charitable organizations that echo the heart and soul of its residents. But, in a rare occurrence, we witness the ugly demise of a local newspaper, albeit the oldest of our local newspapers, The Everett Leader Herald offi ce on Church St. is now closed. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7 A s Americans mourn the death of the nation’s oldest ex-president and celebrate his life, they will disagree about the eff ectiveness of his presidency and the impact of many of his policies. One fact, however, is undisputable: Jimmy Carter’s robust Christian faith guided his life and helped direct his approach to politics. He was one of the nation’s most religiously devout chief executives. Carter’s faith was deeply meaningful and profoundly motivating and powerfully impacted his presidency. As a child and youth, Carter regularly attended a Southern Baptist church in Plains, Georgia. At age eleven, he publicly professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his savior and Lord, was baptized, and joined the church. His mother Lillian also signifi cantly infl uenced his faith during his formative years. Carter was ordained as a deacon at age thirty-three and served as an usher, led prayers, and preached sermons at his home church. Nevertheless, his failure to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia in 1966 prompted Carter to reassess his faith. 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Rabbi Baron welcomed atCHANUKAH | SEE PAGE 8 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Event attendees gathered in front of the City of Everett menorah. (All photos by the City of Everett) Special to The Advocate O n the second night of Chanukah, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, community members and elected officials gathered in front of City Hall with Rabbi Sruli Baron, director of the Tobin Bridge Chabad, for the annual lighting of the official City of Everett menorah. The event celebrated the beginning of Chanukah, the Jewish eightday “festival of lights,” which is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting and special prayers. The menorah holds nine candles; one stands higher than the rest and is used PARKING | FROM PAGE 2 the program or the online application, please contact Constituent Services at 311 within city limits or at 617-394-2270, or the Collector’s Office at 617394-2275. 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In return, DeMaria agreed to drop a defamation lawsuit, which was scheduled to begin January 21 in Middlesex Superior Court. The last local election was in 2023, but 2024 was a presidential election year. Republican Donald Trump won the presidency in November, but most Everett voters supported Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, although by a lower margin than Joe Biden carried the city against Trump in 2020. In the presidential primary in the spring, Biden won among Democrats before he dropped out of the race and Trump won the Republican primary. In races for state offi ces and seats in the state legislature in the September state primary and general election in November, most incumbent Democrats won. The highest profi le race was between incumbent Joseph McGonagle and Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese in the Democratic primary where McGonagle garnered 1,478 votes If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! 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(Courtesy photo/MVES) VICTORY: State Representative Joe McGonagle is shown being congratulated by supporters Dianne Lees and his cousin, Eileen McGonagle, during September’s primary celebration at his home. (Advocate photo) to Marche’s paltry 704 votes in the state Democratic Party primary for the 28th Middlesex County District seat. McGonagle won and, with no candidates in the Republican primary, he was reelected without opposition in November. Everett voters followed state trends by voting in favor of a ballot question to eliminate the state Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test as a requirement to graduate from High School. DeMaria, the City Council and the School Committee all expressed their support for the measure in October. Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers, who is young enough to have taken the test to graduate from High School, was particularly vocal. Turnouts for the elections were low, around 20%, except for the presidential election, which brought out over half the voters. In various City Council meetings, if and when to appropriate over $70 million to renovate portions of the old High School to house 7th and 8th grade classes was a topic of ongoing and only semi-conclusive discussion. In June, Everett Public Schools Superintendent William Hart presented a plan to the relocate 7th and 8th graders out of overcrowded neighborhood schools for $72 million. It has since risen to $79 million while the members have debated and reviewed how it will happen, where current occupants of the building will be relocated in it or elsewhere and how reactivating the building as a school will aff ect the neighborhood. Plans are still up in the air, but in mid-December the Councillors seemed satisfi ed that Mount Vernon Group ArTOP STORIES | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://DAoNDYwzuA_RmKOcIxAabrdPxu6fxxspKE0qBbfrAbM1`gv]36<׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 7 City of Everett Council on Aging Delivers Over 100 Pairs of Socks to Mass. Veterans Home at Chelsea The annual initiative was made possible thanks to donations from community members Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 Members of the Council on Aging and staff at the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate E VERETT, MA – The City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) recently delivered over 100 pairs of socks that were donated by Everett community members to benefi t the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. This annual initiative hosted by the COA calls upon Everett’s charitable nature to donate new and unopened packSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 3 being forced to close its doors – not from lack of funds or readership, but of malice. The Leader Herald newspaper’s recent passing was self-infl icted by a very successful businessman who decided he needed a weapon to destroy a very successful elected city offi cial, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who has taken the city of Everett to great heights, winning a resort/casino license, a proposed professional soccer stadium development, and the revitalization of the lower Broadway district, to name a few. Andrew Philbin, Sr., former owner of the shuttered Philbin Insurance Company on Broadway, purchased the 139-yearold Leader Herald newspaper back in 2017 for the sole purpose of weaponizing it against the mayor – and the city itself. He then, after purchasing the Church Street buildages of socks for veterans. In partnership with the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea, those who served will be able to have an essential clothing item for the winter season thanks to generous donations. “I am grateful to everyone who donated in the true spirit of the holiday season,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “These socks will go a long way in helping those who served our couning, which headquartered the business, handed the newspaper off to his son, Matthew, who found the unemployable writer Joshua Resnek, to spew the venom that he believed would unseat the mayor in the 2021 elections. With total disregard for the truth, the Philbins and Resnek trashed the city and its mayor with baseless accusations of racism to criminal behavior – with their goal of helping their candidate, challenger Fred Capone, to unseat the mayor. Whether it was making up stories and quotes, promoting and abetting local thugs to write their nonsensical garbage on social media, which included threats of bodily harm, or gathering outsiders to attend City Council and School Committee meetings to harass elected offi cials, there was nothing so egregious that they wouldn’t do to meet their goal. When the mayor fi nally had enough, try with staying warm this upcoming winter.” Established in 1882, the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea, formerly the Soldiers’ Home at Chelsea, offers residential and long-term care programs to eligible Massachusetts veterans. Their mission is to provide the highest quality personal health care services to Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor, and respect. he did what he had to do to protect his family, his reputation and the city he swore to serve. Fast forward three years later, the mayor and the Philbins settled out of court in order to avoid a trial that was scheduled for this month. The settlement included $1.1 million dollar award for the mayor as well as the unprecedented shuttering of the Leader Herald newspaper, the “newspaper of record” as Philbin liked to brag. Sadly, the Philbins held no respect for their newspaper of record – they failed to realize that all their pot shop money, Everett rooming houses and real estate holdings couldn’t buy the power they craved – the power that would eventually corrupt them. In the end, the only reflection looking back now is an empty storefront window on Church Street where what was once Everett’s oldest newspaper – a newspaper that is now, history. — JDM 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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He then enlisted the aid of the children in attendance to light the menorah with him. After the menorah was lit, all who attended were invited to enjoy traditional Jewish music, latkes, doughnuts and more in the lobby of City Hall. Rabbi Sruli Baron joins Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith and family in front of the menorah. Tobin Bridge Chabad Director Rabbi Sruli Baron. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro addresses the crowd. LINKAGE FEE | FROM PAGE 2 ily of four is not reflective of Everett’s low-income earners because it’s higher than a vast majority of the incomes in Everett. Affordable rent limits are based on 30% of the income of somebody who makes 80% AMI, so in Everett affordable rents are based on incomes of a more affluent area than the city itself. Despite the higher incomes in the other communities, Lattanzi said, the need for affordable housing is “not an Everett problem, it’s a huge state and national issue. We all have an affordable housing crisis.” He also said 25 Garvey will have the maximum allowable preference of local residents of 70%. Rabbi Sruli Baron addresses the crowd at the menorah lighting. “While affordable housing is a need across the state, we’re not taking in folks, but capturing folks already living in Everett,” he said. “The hope is not to increase the population, but capture people that can’t afford the space they’re in or are in a space that isn’t the best to raise a family.” Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon asked Lattanzi how the funds were spent on 25 Garvey. Lattanzi said the funds can’t be used for construction but can and was used to purchase the land, including $750,000 from a Community Development Block Grant (CBDG), which is separate but in addition to linkage fee funds. “It’s very common in the development world that you permit a project, but don’t close until the Public Note Request for Proposals: 5,000 to 6,000 sf Office Space The Metro North regional Employment Board, Inc., d/b/a MassHire Metro North Workforce Board (MNWB), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) designed to solicit proposals from organizations interested in leasing 5,000 to 6,000 sf office space. The desired occupancy date is July 1, 2025. MNWB is only considering leasing office space in the following communities, all of which offer MBTA Rapid Transit service: Cambridge, Malden, Medford, Revere, and Somerville. The RFP and related documents can be accessed on the MNWB website: https://masshiremetronorth.org/. Proposals are due by January 20, 2024. financing is in hand.” “Affordable housing is critically needed in the region and in Everett,” Ward 5 Councillor and City Council President Robert Van Campen agreed. He asked why Everett doesn’t have an Affordable Housing Trust, as many communities do. “We see it work in other communities,” he said, and he feels it would be a good mechanism in addition to the Linkage Fee program to create and retain affordable units. Lattanzi answered that the Linkage Fee program serves the same purpose, including producing new affordable housing units, providing new affordability, creating units affordable to households with a range of incomes, particularly units for households with incomes below 80% of the AMI, including affordable units for families, the disabled and the homeless and using private funding sources and non-state funding sources, all of which are priorities outlined by MassHousing, an independent, quasi-public agency created in 1966 and charged with providing financing for affordable housing in the state. “They act the same way,” he said of the Linkage Fee program and an Affordable Housing Trust. “Affordable Housing Trusts use funds from Community Preservation Acts, which are tax dollars. We raise funds from developers City Council members and residents gather in front of the menorah. which have no effect on taxes.” Everett has a new Housing Production Plan, written with the help of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. It recommends creation of an Affordable Housing Trust. Lattanzi said that won’t happen, but a board, commission or committee will be formed to oversee the distribution of funds rather than leaving it in the hands of the Planning Department. He also said that the City is in compliance with regulations imposed by the MBTA to have an area zoned to build multifamily housing by right. “We made minor changes to zoning to comply because we didn’t have anything specifically worded to comply, but existing conditions comply with the MBTA wants,” he said. Although it would seem Everett already has such a zone, it doesn’t because most multifamily units were allowed through Special Permits or being grandfathered in by predating zoning. Lattanzi also said the new regulations apply to what could or will be built, not what already exists. In other year-end business, the Council accepted a $925,000 federal Department of Housing and Urban Development grant for the CDBG program, at their meeting Monday, December 23. $277,500 will go toward paying administrative costs, including CDBG consultants and portions of multiple Everett staff members. That allows the City to budget less for those positions in the municipal budget. $464,500 is for the Housing Rehabilitation Program to assist income-eligible residents to rehabilitate their homes/apartments at no cost to them. It’s a 15-year, 0% interest, deferred loan that only requires payment if the home is sold by the Applicant prior to 15 years elapsing. Each year that the Applicant remains in the home, 1/15th of the principal is forgiven. The remaining $183,000 is for social services, split between Housing Families Inc., Bread of Life, For Kids Only Afterschool, Mystic Valley Elder Services and the Justice Resource Institute. Before business began, the members thanked Van Campen for being their president over the last year. “We chose the right leader for the job,” Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky said. “He was fair.” “Being president was not what I sought running for office, but I was interested in having honest and civil discussions about issues without it being personal. We showed the City what a professional and civil deliberative body could look like.” The Council will reorganize itself at its next meeting: Monday, January 6. ׉ 7cassandra://fsYxIQI7WLeKX4bcPE3xTxIFG5MSx7mnav7kNoXpreU6`gv]36<׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 9 DiDomenico Foundation members, including Sen. DiDomenico and his wife, Trish (pictured), alongside the toys that they donated to the City of Everett’s annual Toy Drive. DONATIONS | FROM PAGE 1 of unwrapped toys from individuals and organizations to distribute to Everett families in need of assistance to help them have a joyous holiday season. This year, the City was able to serve over 200 families and over 460 children thanks to these generous donations. The donors who helped make the Holiday Assistance Program and Toy Drive a huge COMMENTARY | FROM PAGE 3 ter Stapleton, he vowed to make serving Christ his principal aim in life. He was struck by the realization that during his gubernatorial campaign he had spoken with 300,000 Georgians while in the previous fourteen years he had shared the gospel with only 140 individuals. Carter soon experienced a more intimate relationship with Christ that continued until his death. It prompted him to study the Bible with great interest, go on witnessing missions, and teach a Sunday school class for many years. His rejuvenated faith also inspired him to run for the presidency in 1976 and helped shape his political philosophy and numerous policies. During his 1976 campaign, Carter declared that “The most important thing in my life is Jesus Christ.” He argued that Christ’s admonition to “love God with all your heart and soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself” provided the foundation for his life. The Georgian’s frequent assertion that he was a “born-again” Christian sent many reporters scurrying to find out what the success by donating toys this year are as follows: • Christian Lighthouse Church • City of Everett staff • DiDomenico Foundation • Everett residents • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 103) • Schiavo Club • Teamsters Local 25 Mayor DeMaria would also like to recognize all the team term meant. Throughout his life, Carter worshipped faithfully at various churches, read the Bible daily, prayed fervently, and relied on God to guide him. Carter’s worldview was shaped by a variety of factors: his family, education, and church as well as his experiences in the military, business, and politics. He was a Southerner, a populist, a Democratic, an engineer, a Washington outsider, and a Baptist evangelical. His Christian faith, however, played a large role in how he understood the world and strove to govern as president. Although Carter never formulated a coherent political philosophy, his Christian convictions helped determine his political priorities and stances on many issues. In his inaugural address, Carter explicated Micah 6:8 which exhorts people “to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God,” As president, he emphasized morality, justice, virtue, forgiveness, humility, servanthood, peace, stewardship of natural resources, and concern for the poor. Carter argued that the Bible was the ultimate authority for all life and that, therefore, “we should try Members of Teamsters Local 25 alongside the toys they donated to the City of Everett’s annual Toy Drive. members who worked tirelessly to ensure every Everett family in need of assistance was served. Dedicated City staff orchestrated the intake to ensure that only eligible Everett residents benefited from the Holiday Assistance Program. The Mayor’s Office oversaw the team of staff and the entire process, including taking applications, helping organize to assure that secular law is compatible with God’s law.” This meant that Americans must strive to alleviate hunger and discrimination, foster peace, and promote human rights around the globe. Carter’s faith is readily apparent in his character, convictions, and contributions through numerous enterprises. His critics and supporters agree that he was honest, trustworthy, compassionate, extremely intelligent and hardworking, and exceptionally well-prepared in his daily work as president. Senator Mark Hatfield (R-OR) and numerous other Christian politicians praised Carter for distinguishing between civil religion and biblical faith, confronting Americans with their shortcomings, and calling for national repentance. Carter’s faith prompted him to challenge citizens, especially in his so-called “malaise” speech in 1979, to tighten their belts, reduce their wastefulness, live simpler lifestyles, and make sacrifices to benefit future generations. This approach caused him political difficulties and contributed to his losing the 1980 presidential election to Ronald Reagan. Members of the Carmen A. Schiavo Club alongside the toys they donated to the City of Everett’s annual Toy Drive. the toys, bagging the toys for families, making phone calls and distributing the toys to the families who qualified. “The Holiday Assistance Program would not have been possible without the efforts of our incredible City staff who worked hard behind the scenes all season long, along with the generous donations that were provided by so many Carter agreed with theologian Reinhold Niebuhr that “nations must use their power” as “an instrument of justice and a servant of interests broader than their own.” This led the Democrat to argue that the United States should actively promote peace and human rights, work to reduce arms, and use its foreign aid to lessen hunger, curb population growth, and stop despoiling the environmental. During the Cold War, Carter strove to make foreign policy decisions based on “a lasting world order beneficial to all people” rather than on a “shortterm calculation of American advantage over the Soviet Union.” Driven by his sense of justice and desire to improve relations with Latin American nations, he engineered a treaty to give Panama control of the canal running through its land. Guided by his commitment to peace, he helped negotiate the Camp David Accord that improved relations between Israel and Egypt. Throughout his presidency, Carter strove diligently to advance human rights throughout the world and helped inspire dissidents in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and other locales to thoughtful individuals and organizations,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We are truly grateful for the crucial role everyone has played in helping our residents who need a little help to enjoy this special time of year. It always warms my heart to see our community come together in such a big way every year in support of this program. Thank you all.” denounce political repression. During the last forty-three years of his life, the former president strongly promoted Habitat for Humanity and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He created the Carter Center in Atlanta in 1982 to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope. Its staff have monitored elections in dozens of nations and striven to strengthen democracy throughout the world. Carter personally worked to help negotiate peace settlements and try to improve American relations with Haiti, North Korea, and other nations. His legacy is truly worthy of celebrating. Gary Scott Smith is Professor of History Emeritus at Grove City College and is a fellow for faith and politics with the Institute for Faith and Freedom. He is the author of “Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson” (2022), “Duty and Destiny: The Life and Faith of Winston Churchill” (January 2021), “A History of Christianity in Pittsburgh” (2019), “Suffer the Children” (2017), “Religion in the Oval Office” (Oxford University Press, 2015), “Faith and the Presidency From George Washington to George W. 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Luka Tanizaki fights to keep control of the puck for the Everett-Revere hockey team as defenders from Pentucket move in. Charlie Govostes with the puck for Everett-Revere Hockey. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) Frankie Annunziata takes a shot on goal for EverettRevere during Thursday’s game with Pentucket. Everett-Revere’s Luka Tanizaki moves the puck up the ice. Riley Constantin moves the puck up ice during last week’s game. Riley Constantin with a shot on goal. Everett-Revere’s Pat Raman between the pipes. Frankie Annunziata watches as a Pentucket opponent closes in. Everett-Revere goalie Ray Blawelt with the save during Thursday’s game with Pentucket. Everett-Revere’s Justin Hurley battles for the puck with a Pentucket opponent. Marc Colleameno with the puck for Everett-Revere. Everett-Revere Goalie Pat Raman with the save. 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The EHS Crimson Tide Boys and Girls Track Seniors, shown back row; David Iwangou, Trevon Carrington, Fabrice Michaud, Yuriel Ortiz, Harry Rivas Ramirez, David Roseme, Kawan Medeiros, Luvens Hector, Garvin Olibrice, Woodson Germain, and Captain David Huezo-Erazo. Shown front row: Angel Jaikaran Guevara, Tiffany Sousa, Zyelle Cannon-Mathias, Yelsa Garcia, Angelina Papa, Devonnie Gomez Walrond, Milena Antoino, and Fahema Coudo. Tide boys basketball stays busy over the holiday break with mixed results After facing Lynn Classical last night, Everett returns home to host non-league newton South Tuesday night By Joe McConnell W hile many high school basketball teams took the holidays off to rest up the 2025 portion of the schedule, the Everett boys (2-3) played a couple of games in the King Philip tournament right after Christmas. Prior to the holiday break, they did beat Somerville at home, 73-45 on Dec. 20. “We approached this game against Somerville with a clear focus on our defensive sets,” said coach Gerard Boyce. “Our goal was to get into those sets faster in order to control the pace of the game. The players executed our plan diligently, including the usual in-game adjustments.” Geordiell Luna Morales paced the offensive attack with 21 points. “We emphasized the importance of individual contributions within the team dynamic, and as a result Geordiell had a breakout game, and his scoring ability helped us build momentum,” said Boyce. “But it wasn’t just about one player. Christian Vasquez had 10 points, and Jayden Alsaindor contributed nine points to the winning cause to go along with a well-rounded effort by the rest of the team. Boyce also singled out the contributions of Adam Aitmessaoud coming off the bench. “Adam made a significant impact, coming up with six rebounds, four assists and three steals (in an unheralded, but vital role to the team,” the coach said. “Adam was our second leading rebounder, and really stepped it up when we needed him. His energy and hustle at both ends of the court were vital to our success in this game. “This was a great team win that allowed us to get back on track,” added the second-year Everett coach. “We’re moving in the right direction, and if we continue to International Teamsters President visits Everett O TIDE TEAM LEADERS: EHS Varsity Basketball Head Coach Gerry Boyce with Captains Jevaun Berberena, Tyson Chhun and Henrique Pinto. (Advocate photo) ne of the most popPictured from left to right: former Councilman Nick Saia, longtime supporter Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky and Teamsters President Sean O’Brien. (Courtesy photo) ular Union voices in America, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, enjoyed a holiday event at a collision repair shop on Mystic Street in Everett. work hard and stay focused, I believe we have a lot to look forward to.” The Crimson Tide then faced some tough competition in the King Philip Christmas Tournament last Friday and Saturday night. They lost to Lincoln Sudbury in the opener, 62-40, before dropping an 80-54 decision to host King Philip in the consolation game. “I know how disappointing it can be to see the team struggle, but I still want to acknowledge the hard work that our players put in,” said Boyce. “Both games were closely contested in the first half, but we had difficulties with rebounding and finding our rhythm in the second half, which made it tough to put points on the board.” One positive from the two-day tournament was that Luna-Morales made the All-Tournament team. “We’re actively trying to rediscover the defensive intensity that defined our performance last season,” Boyce said. “It hasn’t been easy, especially against bigger opponents, but I believe in our team’s potential and resilience.” The Tide was hoping to bounce back against a talented, wellcoached Lynn Classical team on the road the day after New Year’s after press deadline. The Everett boys will then come home to host non-league Newton South Tuesday (Jan. 7), starting at 7 p.m., before facing host East Boston, coach Boyce’s alma mater, two nights later at 6:30 p.m. ׉ 7cassandra://kqkqhnOCaRHsmNUBzRsrYp_3Ajh-q906GDfbwdMcz109@`gv]36<׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 15 OBITUARIES Karen McCune-Barca O f Everett. (1958 - 2024) Karen was an educator, counselor, secretary of the Everett Cultural Council, artist, ordained minister, and beloved of friends, family, and chosen family. She passed away on November 28, 2024, unexpectedly, from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Karen will be missed dearly by her family and found family. She is survived by those she loved as sons, daughters, and grandchildren: her beloved sons Jeffrey Barca, Dylan Barca, and stepson Matias Barca. Grandson Dylan Barca and his mother Angelica Santana. Grandson Emilio Barca and his mother Tatiana Mazzoni. Step-granddaughter Tizara Clement, Tizara’s sister Lilyana Clement Jones, and their mother Tedda Clement. Karen leaves behind her sister Lynn McCune, sister Janice McCune, Marcelo Barca, cherished cousins, extended family, and circles of friends so beloved that they are family. The family of Karen McCune-Barca invites you, January 5, 2025, 12pm to 3pm, to a Celebration of Life at Mystic Side Congregational Church, 422 Main Street, Everett, MA 02149. Following Karen’s wishes, she was cremated, and her ashes are in the care of her sons. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Self Esteem Boston PO Box 301155 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or donate online: https://selfesteemboston.com/donate-online/. A celebration of life will be held in her hometown of Glastonbury, Connecticut later in 2025. Karen was an educator, counselor, secretary of the Everett Cultural Council, artist, ordained minister, and beloved of friends, family, and chosen family. She passed away on November 28, 2024, unexpectedly, from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Karen will be missed dearly by her family and found family. She is survived by those she loved as sons, daughters, and grandchildren: her beloved sons Jeffrey Barca, Dylan Barca, and - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P6449EA Estate of: ROBIN JULES MENESES Date of Death: 10/08/2024 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Eduardo G. Meneses Jr. of Everett, MA. Eduardo G. Meneses Jr. of Everett, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. January 03, 2025 stepson Matias Barca. Grandson Dylan Barca and his mother Angelica Santana. Grandson Emilio Barca and his mother Tatiana Mazzoni. Step-granddaughter Tizara Clement, Tizara’s sister Lilyana Clement Jones, and their mother Tedda Clement. Karen leaves behind her sister Lynn McCune, sister Janice McCune, Marcelo Barca, cherished cousins, extended family, and circles of friends so beloved that they are family. The family of Karen McCune-Barca invites you, January 5, 2025, 12pm to 3pm, to a Celebration of Life at Mystic Side Congregational Church, 422 Main Street, Everett, MA 02149. Following Karen’s wishes, she was cremated, and her ashes are in the care of her sons. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Self Esteem Boston PO Box 301155 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or donate online: https://selfesteemboston.com/donate-online/. A celebration of life will be held in her hometown of Glastonbury, Connecticut later in 2025. Frances “Frannie” M. DiBattista B orn on November 5,1953, passed away on the morning of De - cember 19, 2024, after a prolonged illness at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her two sons, Carmine (wife Siobhan) and Anthony (wife Nancy); her sister, Madeleine Bucchiere (late husband Joseph); her brothers, Nicholas Pesce (wife Gina) and Joseph Pesce (late wife Diane); as well as her beloved grandson, Dominic, and step-granddaughters, Loralei and Alanna. A lifelong resident of Everett, MA, she had made many friends and acquaintances over the years. She worked at various food establishments throughout the city including Peppino’s Restaurant, Bucci’s Pizzeria & Deli, and The Square Deli. Frannie loved cooking, baking, bingo, TV shows, and playing board and card games with her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held after the new year for close friends and family. Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Klearko Koco K lear - ko Koco of Everett, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 93 years old. Klearko was the beloved husband of Elvira (Milo) Koco. He was the loving father of Tatjana Mezini and her husband Genci and Vasilika Lesko and her husband Maksim. Klearko was the cherished grandfather of Anisa, Sara and Gledis. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday January 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. 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This is set forth in Mass General Laws Chapter 191, Section 15. This is a fundamental and important right for the surviving spouse. Consequently, a married individual who is about to execute a Will should have this fact clearly in mind during the initial planning process. Electing against the Will and claiming the statutory share may be made without notice and as a matter of personal privilege. In order to do so, a written waiver and claim form must be filed with the Probate Court within six months of the probate of the Will. The law is very strict in requiring the waiver and claim to be made within the specified time period if it is to be effective. The claim may be made prior to the probate of the Will. It must be made prior to the death of the surviving spouse because due to its personal nature, it cannot be made by the executor or administrator of a deceased widow or widower. Once made, the claim cannot be withdrawn and must be absolute. No conditions may be attached to it. It is an all or nothing proposition. The right to make the waiver and claim the statutory share will be lost if the surviving spouse accepts any of the benefits under the Will. The surviving spouse can, however, waive the Will and claim a statutory share and yet still serve as Executor of the Will. If , for example, the husband dies leaving children and a wife, even if the husband leaves nothing to his wife pursuant to the terms of his Will, his wife would be able to elect against the Will and claim one third of the estate. If the estate exceeds $25,000, then his wife would receive $8,333 outright and would have the benefit of a life estate in the entire estate above and beyond $25,000 (for example, right to receive income for life from the probate assets that generate investment income). If the husband dies leaving no children but does leave a wife and kindred (blood relationship based upon the law of consanguinity), his wife would be able to claim the first $25,000 plus a life estate in one half Meet the 2024 Everett High School Crimson Tide Co-Ed Varsity Cheerleading Team of the remaining property. If the husband dies leaving no children and no kindred, his wife would be able to claim the first $25,000 plus one half of the remaining property outright. Prior to 1994, a spouse’s statutory share under MGL chapter 191, Section 15 applied only to the decedent’s “probate” estate. However, in Sullivan v. Burkin, a 1994 Massachusetts Supreme Court Case, the court announced that it would no longer follow the rule in a previous 1945 Massachusetts case, Kerwin v. Donaghy, which denied a surviving spouse any claim against the assets held in a living trust created by the deceased spouse. Therefore, for any living trusts created after January 23, 1984, the Supreme Court takes the position that the surviving spouse’s right to elect against the Will and claim his or her statutory share shall include the right to make a claim against assets held in a living trust created by the deceased spouse wherein the deceased spouse alone retained the right during his or her lifetime to direct the disposition of the trust assets for his or her benefit. The Supreme Court did not clarify whether or not the surviving spouse’s right to claim against assets held in such a living trust would apply to trusts created prior to the date of marriage. The surviving spouse must compare very carefully his or her statutory rights in the “probate” estate (as expanded in the rule set forth in Sullivan v. Burkin) with the testamentary provisions as set forth in the decedent spouse’s Will, and then make a choice whether or not to waive the Will and claim the statutory share. The complexity of making this analysis should not be underestimated. This is an often-overlooked area of the law that allows a surviving spouse left out of a deceased spouse’s Will to seek relief under this statutory provision. 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. The 2024 Everett High School Crimson Tide Co-Ed Varsity Cheerleading Team. Back row, shown from left: Kyleigh Ridlon, Maria Luiza Dos Santos, Gianna DiPaolo, Ashley Pierre, Leosmary Perez, Jackie Salvador, Capt. Josee Mayard Colin, Capt. Alexa Uga, Natalie Truong, Riliegh Kenney, Bianca Leal, Olivia Dresser, Danica Pham, and Leandro Perez; Front row, shown from left: Narnia Horatius, Arianna Osorio-Bonilla, Maria Helena Rangel, Ella Theligene, Justine Lynch, Capt. Sarah Tiberri, Kathleen Silva, Kaitlyn Peralta, Maria Isabel Rangel, McKenzie Rivera, Isabella Pacini, and Mazzarine Jean. T Seniors, shown from left: Jackeline Salvador, Sarah Tiberii, Alexa Uga, Josee Colin, Natalie Truong, and Kathleen Silva. he 2024 Everett High School Crimson Tide Co-Ed Varsity Cheerleading Team introduced themselves at home on Tuesday night. Their Senior Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Flyers Ariana Osorio-Bonilla and Sarah Tiberii performed lifts. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Flyers Ariana Osorio-Bonilla, Sarah Tiberii and Isabella Pacini performed extensions at Everett High School on Tuesday night. Captains, shown from left: Sarah Tiberii, Alexa Uga and Josee Colin. ׉ 7cassandra://r7lZxWTDPqJQ_PQqpcfS0iiTuFP_3hV6uQLJs9O7ABE;j`gv]36<׉EITHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 17 Everett EHS Crimson Tide Boys Basketball Team Public Libraries Calendar of Events The Everett Public Libraries will be closing early at 5pm on Tuesday, December 31st, and will be closed all day on Wednesday, January 1st for new year’s Day. Announcing the 25 in The 2024- 2025 Crimson Tide EHS Varsity Boys Basketball Team. ‘25 Reading Challenge! We were so pleased with the turnout for our 24 in ‘24 Challenge that we decided to up the ante. The Everett Public Libraries now challenge you to read 25 books in 2025! Crack open an old favorite, try a new genre, or listen to an audio book - if you’re reading, it counts! Prizes provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries will be awarded to those who complete the challenge. Visit everett.beanstack.com to get started. Crimson Tide Senior: Front row: Richarson Lomerique, Jevaun Berberena, and Tyson Chhun. Back row: John Lung, Geordiell Luna-Morales, and Henrique Pinto. Head Coach Gerry Boyce with the Varsity Crimson Tide Captains Jevaun Berberena, Tyson Chhun and Henrique Pinto. BBB Tip: What to know if you’re using NFCs (and you probably are) f you have a smartphone purchased in the last few years, it almost certainly came with NFC capability. The technology allows users to effortlessly transfer money, share files and knock out a growing list of other tasks. But that data transfer can create vulnerabilities. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips on what NFCs can do and how to stay safe when using them. I What exactly is NFC? NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It’s a data transfer that only works within a very short physical range. We’re talking inches, not feet. Some forms of this technology require you to tap one device against another or wave them back and forth in close proximity. NFC capabilities have been around for years, but their use is becoming much more widespread. NFCs are based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, a process that uses radio frequencies to identify objects. NFC is high-frequency RFID that makes it easy for one device to communicate with another. What does it do? NFC uses a series of protocols to make transactions easier and faster. People use them to make contactless payments, share digital content, connect one device with another and a list of other tasks that gets longer every day. How do they work? An NFC relies on proximity, so when users get close to a device they want to interact with, typically, they receive a prompt asking for permission. They follow on-screen prompts from there. It’s convenient because it doesn’t involve downloading an app or signing up to get started. When you activate some NFC technologies, they enable Bluetooth and use that to make your data transfer. That means you don’t have to fumble around with BBB TIP | SEE PAGE 20 Parlin Adult and Teens Resume Writing, Parlin Information Desk. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a thirty-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only. To register, please call or send email to Kathleen, 617-394-2300 or slipp@noblenet.org Computer Basics 101, Parlin Information Desk. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only. To register, please call or send email to Kathleen, 617-3942300 or Parlin Childrens Lego Club. Parlin Children’s Room. Monday, December 30th from 3-5pm. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free-building Lego fun. Open to all ages. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Countdown to NOON YEAR Join us in the Parlin Children’s Library on Tuesday December 31st at 11:30 AM for a Countdown to NOON Year Party! Children and their caregivers are invited to a special, child friendly New Years Eve celebration! Countdown to NOON Year! Ring in 2025 with music and refreshments, party hats and noise blowers, a 60 second countdown and a sparkling grape juice toast. Happy Noon Year! This event is intended for children and families. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing, Shute Adult Department. Book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a thirty-minute session at both the Shute Library. By appointment only. Please email shuteinfo@noblenet. org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101, Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world, and even send your first email. 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The City is also involved in a process to build a new High School, possibly in Rivergreen Playground, but that will take years and cost whoknows-what. An overarching idea is to then convert the current High School to a threeor four-grade Middle School. What would happen to the old High School at that point is unknown, but it would be used as a school for a number of years in the meantime. City Council President Robert Van Campen represents Ward 5, in which the school is located. During discussions he often relinquished the Council chair to other members to participate. Earlier in the year, the Council also bandied about a request from DeMaria for over $10 million just to fix the roof on the building to keep it in usable shape and retain insur- 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. MI24P6691EA Estate of: JOHN S. MONCRIEF Also known as: JOHN SYLVESTER MONCRIEF, JOHN MONCRIEF Date of Death: 10/10/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Robert F. Pappas of Woburn, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Robert F. Pappas of Woburn, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve 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 01/27/2025. 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: December 30, 2024 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE January 03, 2025 ance coverage. In August, the Council approved using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the task. Discussion about the plan also came up at School Committee meetings, with members somewhat frustrated but hopeful things would work out. Also, a topic of discussion at multiple City Council meetings were plans to reconfigure some streets and sidewalks to make Everett Square more user friendly and suitable for civic events. In April, May and June, members balked and ultimately rejected a $3 million request from DeMaria, which was to be used in conjunction with $2 million in aid. Under Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano, things at the School Committee calmed down after a tumultuous 2023 due to allegations of misconduct by then Superintendent Priya Tahiliani. She was placed on paid leave and Hart was hired as interim and then permanent Superintendent in late 2023. In January 2024, the School Committee voted to not reinstate Tahiliani, a de facto vote to keep Hart. Tahiliani was hired as Interim Superintendent in Brockton in July. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, however. Member-at-Large and Vice Chairperson Samantha Lambert, elected in 2023, ~ Legal Notice ~ ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Fire Alarm System Upgrades at State Aided Development: Glendale Towers (667-2) in Everett, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by MACRITCHIE ENGINEERING INC. The Project consists of but not limited to: The replacement of the existing fire alarm system including the FACP and replacing it with a new addressable fire alarm control panel with compatible devices. The development is a 12-story high rise building for the elderly, 10 of the floors are residential with a total of 120 residential units. The work is estimated to cost $675,000.00. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 01/17/2025 at 2:00PM EST for general bids. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Electrical, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 22 January 2025 at 2:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost). EOHLC v1.0-20230630 MGL c.149 Over $150K General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (shanyan.li@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 01/08/2025 at 10:00AM EST Address: 381 Ferry St, Everett, MA 02149 Instructions: None The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at: Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167 January 03, 2025 L. Charles “Chuck” DiPerri. announced her resignation in July prompted by an increase in her rent that forced her to move out of the city. Per regTOP STORIES | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://baUN1l3XWOIx6dWS9GxlUipFEcAT6k6rzto7D4HcQi00`gv]36<׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 19 TOP STORIES | FROM PAGE 18 ulations the seat was offered to Cynthia Sarnie, who got the greatest number of votes of candidates not elected in the at-Large race. She declined and the next highest vote-getter, Kristin Bairos, accepted. In August, Member-at-Large Samantha Hurley was chosen to be the new Vice Chairperson. In a detail worthy of Everett’s characteristics, Lambert was renting from former School Committee Member Thomas Abruzzese. He ran for the Ward 6 seat in 2023, but lost to Joseph D’Onofrio. The School Committee also took legal action to ban resident Paula Sterite from speaking in Public Comment, as she did at virtually every meeting (and City Council meetings, too), or attending meetings at all because she directed a student to take a picture of another student and publish it on social media. Everett also got new police and fire chiefs in 2024. In June, Paul Strong was appointed police chief to succeed Steve Mazzie; in November, Joseph Hickey was elevated from Acting Chief to Chief in the Fire Department. In November, the community lost a friend and advocate with the death of Jon E. Norton. Mr. Norton was a tireless supporter of the community and its residents, as well as a beloved friend to many. He volunteered his time in many other ways, including the River’s Edge Advisory Board and the MWRA Advisory Board. He was also a member and frequent Chairman of Everett’s Conservation Commission. In December, the city mourned the loss of Louis Charles “Chuck” DiPerri, a City Councilman for 14 years, who served as President in 1996 and 2000. The election for city offices will be a big issue in the New Year. The issue of renovating the old High School will, hopefully, be resolved before costs go up again and plans to open it up for classes in late 2026 or early 2027 slip away. Perhaps something may be done in Ev~ Legal Notice ~ ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Ceiling Removal and Replacement at State Aided Development: North Everett (667-1A) in Everett, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by REVERSE ARCHITECTURE. The Project consists of but not limited to: Complete replacement of plaster ceilings in 56 units with new gypsum board ceilings. Roof replacement at 18 buildings including shingle roofs and mod bit roofs. New roof and attic insulation, flashing, and fascia. Repointing of 16 chimneys. Painting of ceilings and select walls in 56 units. Minor wood framing work including infill of skylights. Removal and reinstallation of ceiling electrical devices and addition of a smoke detector in 56 units. Mold remediation as a unit price. Asbestos remediation. Roofing, Masonry, Painting, and Electrical work are filed sub bids. Phased construction sequence required. The work is estimated to cost $3,100,000.00. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 01/17/2025 at 5:00PM EST for filed sub-bids and by 01/31/2025 at 5:00PM EST for general bids. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 24 SM 004372 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Kimberly A. Auger and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq): Citizens Bank, N.A. claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 40 Woodward Street, given by Kimberly A. Auger to Citizens Bank, N.A., dated March 31, 2021, and registered at Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry District of the Land Court as Document No. 1878141 and noted on Certificate of Title No. 211376, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before February 3, 2025 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the grounds of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, GORDON H. PIPER, Chief Justice of said Court on December 18, 2024. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder January 3, 2025 General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, General Building Construction, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 06 February 2025 at 3:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith. Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 23 January 2025 at 2:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement. TRADES: Masonry, Roofing and Flashing, Painting and Electrical Work General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost). General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (shanyan.li@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 01/16/2025 at 10:00AM EST Address: 21 Whittier St, Everett, MA 02149 Meet at Community Building The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at: Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167 January 03, 2025 erett Square in time for summer to enhance its appeal, starting with the rundown Bouvier Building. Enjoy the issues as they come up. 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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 Singh, Navdeep BBB TIP | FROM PAGE 17 your phone to find Bluetooth settings, choose the device you want to pair, enter the key or code and so on. Other NFC technologies enable Wi-Fi between two devices so they can “talk” back and forth. The big benefit here is that WiFi direct has much greater bandwidth, so big files transfer faster. What smartphones come with NFC? New handheld devices become available all the time, so the compatible device list is constantly changing. NFC World maintains an exhaustive list of phones and tablets both available now and coming soon. But for most people, their mobile device is already capable. Android devices running 4.0 or later come with the ability to use NFCs for financial transactions. Phones with Android 4.4 or later allow users to exchange files and messages via NFC. The iPhone was a little later to jump on the bandwagon; however, if you have an iPhone 6 or later, it supports NFCs. BUYER2 SELLER1 Finos, Robert Are they just for financial transactions? The possibilities and uses for NFCs are, for the most part, just limited by the imagination. Here are just a few things people can do with them already: • Open car doors • Share contact information • Share any link you program it to have • Make wireless payments using smartphones and tablets • Create an automatic WiFi/Bluetooth pairing between phone and vehicle for handsfree driving • Pay for and receive access to public parking and transportation • Send photos or video between digital cameras, cell phones and media players • Allow shoppers to receive and redeem coupons • Prevent hard sleepers from turning off their alarm until they’re actually awake • Enable healthcare workers to monitor medications and track physical symptoms • Create interactive toys and games Simplified connectivity is great, and being able to exchange funds without having to dig into our Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. 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The good thing is, if you’re bumping your phone with a friend’s to share music or checking out with a trusted vendor, the security risk is fairly low because of the proximity requirement. Devices must be four centimeters or less apart, and during the split seconds the data transfer actually takes to occur, it would be hard for a hacker to get in there without you noticing. It takes more than just a bump for a transaction to occur; both sending and receiving devices must be ready to accept the data transfer. It would be difficult for a hacker to brush against you in a crowd and wirelessly withdraw from your bank account. You’re not likely to collide with a stranger in the grocery store and accidentally send their phone all your personal inADDRESS 220 Ferry St CITY Everett formation. But that doesn’t mean NFCs are without risk. One problem happens when people lose their phones or have their devices stolen. If a thief can unlock your device, or if you don’t secure it with a strong password, there’s nothing to stop a thief from waving it over a payment terminal or ATM to get your money. NFC tags are also vulnerable to tampering. For example, users have tapped smart tags thinking they were about to access movie trailers or visit a vendor website but instead had their personal information sent to a bad actor. General NFC security tips • Turn NFC off when not in use: Disable NFC on your device when you’re not using it to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or accidental connections. • Be mindful of proximity: NFC only works within a short range, but attackers could use specialized tools to attempt to intercept data. Be cautious when using NFC in crowded or untrusted areas. • Use secure apps and devices: Only use trusted apps for NFC payments or file sharing. 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NFC payment tips • Verify payment apps: Use payment apps from trusted providers and download them only from official app stores. • Check the terminal: Inspect payment terminals for tampering or unusual devices before tapping your phone or card. • Enable notifications: Set up notifications for NFC transactions so you’re immediately aware of any unauthorized charges. • Use one-time tokens: Where possible, opt for payment methods that generate one-time-use tokens for added security. NFC tags tips • Inspect before scanning: Avoid scanning unknown or suspicious NFC tags in public areas, as they might contain malicious code or links. • Use a trusted NFC reader app: Use apps from reputable sources to read NFC tags, and review the permissions these apps require. • Program tags securely: If programming NFC tags yourself, ensure they are configured with strong security measures to prevent tampering. Have you heard about or experienced an NFC-related scheme or fraud? 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