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M
embers of the School Committee
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Council meeting as slanderous, at
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1. “I don’t expect everybody will
like everything I do, but it has been
personal,” Hart said. “It’s slanderous in
William Hart
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4 Councillor Holly Garcia, City Council President Stephanie Martins (Ward 2) and Mayor-Elect
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By Neil Zolot
A
n agenda item at a Special
Meeting of the City Council
held on Monday, November 24,
to set the Residential Tax Factor
and the Commercial/Industrial/
Personal Property (CIP) Tax Factor
for Fiscal Year 2026 was tabled
until Monday, December 8.
“The Mass. Department of Revenue
has not certifi ed the rates
yet, but we’re required to open
a Public Hearing,” City Clerk Sergio
Cornelio explained. “We can
keep it open so members of the
public can speak December 8.”
Under a Uniform Tax rate each
class of property pays a share
equal to its share of the total city
value, a Factor of 1, but communities
can shift the burden from
one classification of property
owner to another, from residents
to CIP. (Personal Property covers
items in commercial and industrial
parcels, like office equipment
and, even, barbershop
chairs.) Most small towns without
much business have a Factor
of 1. Cities with larger businesses
have a tax base shift some of
the burden.
In Fiscal Year 2025, Everett
had a Residential Tax Factor of
.737612%, the minimum factor.
In other words, for every $2
raised in taxes residents paid
$.73-.74 and CIP taxes were
$1.26-1.27.
At the regular City Council
meeting that followed the Special
Meeting, Ward 3 Councillor
Anthony DiPierro introduced “a
resolution requesting the City
Council to investigate the feasibility
of increasing the Residential
Tax Exemption from 25% to
26-35% per Massachusetts General
Laws.”
The Tax Exemption is the
amount taken off the tax bill for
homeowners that live in their
homes in their community. It reduces
the amount they are taxed
on. The Residential Tax Factor is
the formula used to get the Residential
Tax Bill. About 4,000 parcels
qualify.
Residents would be taxed at
.73% of each dollar, with the dollar
value of their home decreased
for tax purposes.
“The state allows municipalities
to go to 35%,” DiPierro said.”
I don’t think it’s a good idea to do
it this year until we study the implications.”
Given
a positive reaction from
Ward 5 Councillor and Mayor-Elect
Robert Van Campen, the
matter was referred to the new
administration, which will take
offi ce in January.
DELAYS FY26 | SEE PAGE 6
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City of Everett Announces Winter Parking Rules for 2026
During a snow parking ban, vehicles will park on the even side of the street this season
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VERETT, MA – With the snow season
upon us, the City of Everett is
prepared for winter operations. City
staff met to confi rm that procedures,
staffi ng and supplies for snow removal
and parking enforcement are fully
in place.
All snow removal equipment –
both City-owned and contracted –
will be available for use throughout
the season, including multiple snow
blowers for City buildings. During
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major storms, crews will work coordinated
split shifts and utilize plows,
sanders, bobcat front-end loaders
and sidewalk plows to keep Everett’s
main arteries, side streets and sidewalks
clear. In the days following major
storms, the Department of Public
Works (DPW) will continue plowing
and coordinate additional snow removal
as needed.
Parking Ban Notifications
The City has reaffi rmed its strategy
for notifying residents when a snow
parking ban is declared. Once a decision
is made, information will be
shared through:
• Robo-calls through the CodeRed
Alert system.
• Everett Community Television
(ECTV)
• Social media (Facebook: /cityofeverettma;
Instagram: @cityofeverettma;
X: @EverettGov_MA)
• The City website (cityofeverett.
com)
• Activation of blue emergency lights
along main arteries
Residents may also call 311 or 617394-2270
for updates.
Winter Parking Rules for the
2025–2026 Season
For this snow season (December
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2025 through March/April 2026), the
year used for determining parking
bans is 2026 – an even-numbered year.
During a snow parking ban, vehicles
must be parked on the EVEN side of
the street.
• Secondary streets: Parking is
ONLY allowed on the side with
even-numbered houses when a
snow parking ban is in eff ect. This
rule remains in place for the entire
snow season.
• One-sided streets: Residents must
continue to park on the side where
parking is normally permitted.
• Main arteries: No parking is allowed
at any time during a snow
parking ban.
Main Arteries (No Parking
During a Snow Ban)
• Alpine Ave. — Both sides
• Bellrock Avenue — Entire length
• Broadway — Boston line to Malden
line
• Bryant Street — Entire length
• Bucknam Street — Norwood to Belmont
Street
• Chelsea Street — Everett Square to
Everett Avenue
• Elm Street — Ferry Street to Revere
line
• Ferry Street — Malden line to Chelsea
Street
• Fuller Street — Entire length
• Garland Street — Easterly side
from Woodlawn Street to Lawrence
Street
• Hancock Street — Broadway to
Malden line
• High Street — Broadway to Ferry
Street
• Lawrence Street — Entire length
• Lynn Street — Entire length
• Main Street — Sweetser Circle to
Malden line
• Nichols Street — Ferry Street to
Chelsea line
• Norwood Street — Bucknam Street
to Everett Square
• Second Street — Entire length
• Tileston Street — Entire length
• Tremont Street — Entire length
• Union Street — Entire length
Failure to comply with snow parking
ban regulations will result in ticketing
and towing.
Snow Removal Reminders
The Department of Public Works
asks residents to follow these guidelines
to support effective snow removal:
•
Do not throw snow back into the
street; doing so is subject to fi nes.
• When possible, wait until the storm
ends before clearing driveway entrances
to avoid repeated shoveling.
•
Using objects to reserve parking
spaces on city streets is prohibited
by ordinance.
• If snow banks make it impossible
to place trash bins on the sidewalk,
residents may place trash bags on
top of the snow banks for pickup.
This is only allowed when bins cannot
be placed normally.
The Everett Fire Department also
asks residents to clear at least three
feet of snow around fi re hydrants to
help ensure quick access for emergency
responders.
The City of Everett thanks all residents
in advance for their cooperation
and ask everyone to follow these
regulations to help ensure a safe and
successful snow removal season. For
more information, please contact the
Constituent Services Department at
617-394-2270 or visit cityofeverett.
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THANKSGIVING | FROM PAGE 1
laborated with the Everett Fire
Department, Everett Firefighters
Union Local 143, the Everett
Police Department, Everett
Police Superior Officers
Union, Fraternal Order of Police
Everett, MA Lodge 40 and
Zion Church Ministries for this
meaningful community event.
Attendees came together
with first responders, City officials
and staff, community
organizations and volunteers
to enjoy a warm meal and an
evening of connection.
The complimentary dinner
featured a traditional Thanksgiving
meal with all the fixings
prepared and served by
first responders and volunteers.
After dinner, attendees
enjoyed dessert and shared
in the joy and spirit of the
season.
All of the upcoming City of
Everett events can be found
by visiting the events calendar
on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list.
Residents
can also follow the official
social media pages on Facebook,
Instagram and X (formerly
Twitter) to stay updated.
Facebook: /cityofeverettma
and /mayorcarlodemaria.
Instagram: @cityofeverettma
and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @
EverettGov_MA and @Mayor_
DeMaria. All are welcome to
attend the upcoming events.
Police Chief Paul Strong, Fire Chief Joseph Hickey, Zion Church
Ministries Bishop Robert Brown and Everett police and firefighters
welcomed attendees to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Volunteers ready to serve attendees.
Volunteers across City of Everett departments prepared food
for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
The Connolly Center was packed with attendees for the Community
Thanksgiving Dinner.
From left: Everett Firefighter
Craig Hardy, Rosa DeMaria and
Everett Police Officer Tino Rozzi.
Attendees being served a warm Thanksgiving
meal.
Attendees enjoyed the festivities and dancing
to the music.
Director of Elder Services Dale
Palma and Carol Garrett.
Councillor-at-Large John
Hanlon and former Ward 6
Councillor Al Lattanzi.
Tufts University Police Captain
Lisa Butner and Everett Police
Officer Raoul Goncalves, who
founded Mass Badge.
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Former Senate President Harriette Chandler’s offi cial portrait was unveiled
for the fi rst time. (Courtesy photo)
Former Senate President Harriette Chandler
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portrait. (Courtesy photo)
Special to the Advocate
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enator Sal DiDomenico
joined colleagues and
friends for former Massachusetts
Senate President Harriette
Chandler’s official portrait
unveiling at the State
House. For over 20 years, Senator
Chandler represented the
1st
Worcester District in the
Senate. She also served in the
House of Representatives as a
member from 1995-2001.
“Senate President Chandler
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was a mentor and someone
I looked up to as a new
member of the State Senate.
She was so kind to me and my
staff , and I was proud to serve
on her leadership team during
her time as our President.”
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the way it’s done. It’s said with anger.
The credentials I hold are no different
than other superintendents.”
“It’s laughably false to state Hart
doesn’t possess the licenses required
by state law to serve as our superintendent,”
School Committee member
at-Large and Chairperson Samantha
Hurley agreed. “It seems as though
it’s personal against a member of
this community. Allegations against
the one and only employee we are in
charge of is not qualified are false,” a
reference to the fact that the School
Committee hires a superintendent,
and the superintendent hires the
staff in the school system.
Allegations that Hart lacked licenses
and qualifications were made by
Peggy Serino during Public Comment
at the City Council meeting
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appointments the City Council
is making in the waning days of
the DeMaria administration and before
mayor-elect Robert Van Campen
takes office in January. Serino
has been described as a complainer
who speaks at every meeting complaining
about something. “Why aren’t
you delaying appointments until
the new administration comes in?”
she asked. “People voted for change,
not more of the same. People voted
for change, not a continuation of the
good old boys network. Isn’t it bad
enough Hart — he’s a good guy, no
one says he isn’t — seems to represent
the good old boys network? He
doesn’t have any of the credentials
the state requires to be a superintendent
but has a temporary license
and was just given a contract extension
and money. Is this what we want
at City Hall?”
In October, the School Committee
extended Hart’s contract from
June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031, with
Cost-of-Living Adjustments retroactive
to July 2024 and an increase of
$3,000 in a retirement account. “We
felt he’s done a great job and is deserving,”
Chairperson Hurley said after
the vote at the School Committee
meeting on Monday, October 20.
The extension followed the release of
an evaluation of Hart’s performance
at the School Committee meeting
on October 6, on which it was rated
as exemplary, and an Executive Session
vote to extend his contract the
same night.
Hurley and Ward 3 member and
Vice Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano
placed an item on the December 1
School Committee agenda with the
idea of sending a letter to the City
Council disagreeing with the allegations
and tone of Serino’s remarks,
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although one was not sent. Hurley
pointed out, “Although an emergency
license was obtained where Hart
became interim superintendent [in
2023], he applied for and currently
holds a provisional license from
the state Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education (DESE).
This includes completion of a Bachelor
of Arts degree in an accredited
institution while Hart holds a Masters’
Degree in Public Administration.
He passed the licensing test requiring
at least three full years of employment
in an executive, management
or leadership or in a supervisory,
teaching or administrative role
in a public or charter school, private
school, higher education or another
educational setting accepted by
DESE. He has more than 25 years of
experience in leadership roles in education
accepted by DESE,” a reference
to him being a former teacher at Bunker
Hill Community College and head
of the state Association of Community
Colleges.
Cristiano added, “To allow this type
of discourse to go on we do a disservice
to ourselves, our parents, children
and the superintendent. I’m for
free speech but not speech that is
slanderous. It’s okay if you don’t like
someone, but this helps nobody.”
She also said the allegations
against Hart “malign us as well. It
questions our integrity about hiring
a person with no background in education
and no qualifications.”
Ward 5 member Marcony Almeida
Barros objected to naming Serino in
any communique with the City Council,
citing a 2023 state Supreme Judicial
Court ruling based on remarks
at public meetings in Southborough
that requiring such remarks be civil
and free of rude, personal or even
slanderous remarks constitute an
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After the meeting Ward 1
Councillor and Councillor-atLarge-Elect
Wayne Matewsky
said he is in favor of raising the
Tax Exemption number.
The transition to a new administration,
which has not occurred
in 18 years, is causing some
frustration. Councillor-at-Large
Stephanie Smith said her requests
for an update for the date
of the overflow trash day have
been unanswered.
Councillor-at-Large Guerline
Alcy Jabouin again expressed
continuing frustration at not receiving
information on the process
to ensure American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) funds for local
unconstitutional restriction on free
speech. He said Serino “used her right
of free speech to say what she believes,
even though it’s not the truth.
I believe it is the duty of this body to
defend our only employee, but I don’t
think it’s the role of this body to send
a letter. The person went to a public
meeting and used her constitutional
right of free speech.”
He eventually made a motion to
refer the matter back to its sponsors.
Ward 2 member Joanna Garron
agreed: “I don’t think it’s necessary to
have this person’s name on this. She
isn’t the only one with these misconceptions.”
“Free
speech is a right the School
Committee respects, and we take the
same opportunity to refute falsities
and set the record straight,” Hurley
countered. “We urge the City Council
and others to reject the false narrative
about the schools and by rejecting
false narratives and comments about
its leadership intended to influence
public perception and erode confidence
in the school system.”
School Committee attorney Robert
Galvin said he believes a letter
is “an acceptable” response. “I don’t
agree that making a false statement
is something the City can’t respond
to,” he said. “The School Committee
has every right to correct the record
and explain what the truth is. You’re
all subject to criticism and harsh criticism,
but do I believe you have to
accept statements that are false? I
do not.”
Reflecting on the discussion that
named Serino despite the lack of a
formal written response to her allegations,
Ward 4 member Robin Babcock
concluded, “Talking about countering
the narrative without infringing
on a person’s rights, as uncomfortable
as we feel, is important.”
organizations are being properly
advertised and distributed
and the Administration not providing
a status on ARPA grant
application decisions and information.
“We can’t do our job because
the information we need
is not being provided,” she said.
“We’ll have a new Mayor, but the
sitting Mayor is still responsible
to answer questions.”
Jabouin asked if there is way
to bypass the Mayor, but Ward
2 Councillor Stephanie Martins
told her there isn’t.
Smith added, “Small business
owners were and are counting
on ARPA funds to pay rent.
“They need that money,” she
said. “The administration has to
finish the job.”
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Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events
Be on the lookout in December! Some very special visitors from
the North Pole will be making their way back to the Everett Public
Libraries Children’s Rooms. Our mischievous little elves will
be arriving soon to spread holiday cheer.
Parlin Adult and Teens
Gaming Club: Parlin YA
Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 3 p.m.; join us for board
games and video games at the
library! Bring your own or play
what we have here. For ages
12 and up.
Connolly Center Book
Group: Connolly Center Meeting
Room, Thursday, December
11, at 12 p.m. Discuss Kate
Quinn’s “The Briar Club.” See
Kathleen for copies on her
twice monthly visits or call the
Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute
(617-394-2308) Libraries.
Parlin Children’s
Study Buddies: Children’s
Room, Monday through Friday
from 3-5 p.m. Need homework
help? Come to the Library
and study with the Study Buddies,
our free afterschool program
off ering tutoring and academic
support for students in
grades K-8.
Lego Club: Parlin Children’s
Room, Mondays from 3-5 p.m.
Come to the Children’s Room
after school on Mondays for
some free Lego building fun.
Open to all ages; children under
six years old must be accompanied
by an adult. No
registration required.
Storytime and Sing-along
with Karen: Parlin Children’s
Room, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.;
join us for a fun-fi lled morning
of singing and storytelling with
Karen! Suggested ages: newborn
to six.
Drama Class: Parlin Children’s
Room, Wednesdays at
3 p.m. Do you have a drama
queen or king at home? Drama
Class in the Parlin Children’s
Department is the perfect opportunity
for your child to put
those acting skills to use with
our drama coach! Suggested
ages: six to 14.
Storytime Adventures with
Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s
Room, Thursdays and
Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Join Children’s
Librarian Mrs. McAuliffe
for our enchanting Story
Time! You will be whisked
away on magical adventures
through the pages of your favorite
books. Bring a friend or
make a new one in our circle
of friends.
Holiday Cookie Decorating:
Parlin Children’s Room,
Thursday, December 11, at 3
p.m.; join us as we prepare for
the holiday season by decorating
cookies. Cookies and frosting
and sprinkles galore!
Friday Family Movies!
Parlin Meeting Room, Friday,
December 12, at 3 p.m. Break
out the popcorn! Come and
watch “Santa Buddies” with
your friends and family. Fresh
hot popcorn will be served.
Shute Adult and Teens
Ready Player One Games:
Shute Meeting Room, Wednesdays
at 2:30 p.m.; level up your
Wednesdays with our ultimate
gaming hangout! Grab
your friends and dive into fun
Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
games. No registration
required. Recommended for
ages 11 and up.
Purr Therapy: Shute Study
Room, Thursdays at 3 p.m.;
take a break during your busy
day to have a quiet and peaceful
moment with our new feline
library visitor, Gandalf!
Thank you to the Pets & People
Foundation for our new Pet
Therapy friend.
Artisan’s Circle: Shute Meeting
Room, Thursday, December
11, at 5:30 p.m.; a creative
open studio with a relaxed,
welcoming space for
artists and crafters of all levels
to work, connect and get
inspired! Bring your own craft
and supplies (BYOC) and enjoy
creating alongside a community
of makers.
Shute Children’s
Study Buddies: Shute Children’s
Room, Monday through
Friday from 3-5 p.m. Need
homework help? Come to the
Shute Library and study with
the Study Buddies, our free
afterschool program off ering
tutoring and academic support
for students in grades
K-8. Friendly tutors are here to
for tests and build confi dence
in every subject.
Miss Val’s Storytime Pals:
guide you through tricky assignments,
help you prepare
Shute Children’s Room, Mondays
at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays
at 12 p.m. What’s better than
a good story? Sharing it with
friends! Join Miss Val at the
Shute Library for Fairytale Fun!
Shute Cinema Presents
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone”: Shute Library
Meeting Room, Tuesday, December
9, at 4 p.m. Get cozy
and break out the popcorn:
It’s time for some movie magic!
Join us for the fi rst fi lm in the
Harry Potter series — based
on the beloved books by J. K.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 5, 2025
Crimson Tide boys soccer players Garcia,
Renderos make the GBL all-star team
By Joe McConnell
T
he Everett High School boys
soccer team literally just
missed the postseason by one
game this fall. They ended the
regular season with a 6-8-4 record,
and were seeded 50th
in
the fi nal Division 1 power rankings,
arguably the most competitive
in the state.
The Greater Boston League
(GBL) boys soccer coaches recognized
that Everett had the
talent to make the playoffs,
and as a result they chose senior
captain Gabriel Garcia and
junior Kevin Renderos to this
year’s all-star team. Garcia also
made the EMass all-star squad,
and played one last scholastic
game with and against his
elite soccer peers throughout
Division 1 the day after Thanksgiving
at Concord-Carlisle High
School.
Second-year head coach
Rodney Landaverde had high
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Everett High School boys soccer coach Rodney Landaverde
presents junior Kevin Renderos, left, and senior captain Gabriel
Garcia with their Greater Boston League all-star certifi cates during
last week’s annual team banquet at Anthony’s in Malden. (Courtesy photo)
We’re collecting items like:
Warm winter gear (socks, hats, gloves & mittens)
Personal Care Items (body wash, shampoo, lotion,
toothpaste, razors, deodorant and similar toiletries)
Comfort essentials (towels, bed sheets, pajamas,
undergarments and any other clothing items in all sizes)
Everyday needs (sneakers, shower shoes, laundry
detergent and tissues)
Drop-Off Location
December 1-12 during regular business hours at the
Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.).
Questions?
Call 617-394-2270.
praise for his two stars, starting
with Garcia. “Gabe had a
great fi nal season, leading the
team on off ense with 10 goals
and 1 assist,” said Landaverde.
“He completed his high school
career with 22 goals and 6 assists,
and was also a varsity captain
the last two years. He was
our strongest attacking player,
and because of that he also
rightfully earned his EMass allstar
selection.”
Landaverde’s thoughts on
Renderos centered around
his consistent development
as a varsity player to the point
where he’s among the best in
the league.
“Kevin continued his great
form from last year into this
year, while playing multiple
positions. He has generated
chances, and has become a
leader through his play (on the
pitch) and (overall) character,”
said the second-year coach. “He
started all, but one game this
year, and had 1 goal and 3 assists
on the season. I’m expecting
him to come back with even
more dominance next year, and
be a key piece to our team.”
With still one year to go at the
high school, Renderos is planning
to play on the next level
in college, and Landaverde
knows right now he can do it.
“Kevin doesn’t usually get credit
for being a standout player, because
of his size, but he can take
on any player,” the coach added.
“He has a very dangerous
left foot, and also has the skill,
talent and personality to make
a big impact on this team next
season, along with Rene Lainez,
(who has similar traits).”
Coach Rodney Landaverde’s Everett High School boys soccer
team poses for a photo during last week’s annual team banquet
at Anthony’s in Malden. (Courtesy photo)
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Tide girls soccer wraps up season with annual
team banquet, GBL all-star announcement
By Joe McConnell
C
oach Dom Persuitte’s Everett
High School girls soccer
team wrapped up the regular
season with a 6-10-2 record
and was the 45th
seed in the final
Division 1 power rankings.
Persuitte will always remember
this year’s squad, because of
the seniors on it, who came in
at the same time that he took
over the program as its varsity
head coach.
“Each year brings its own
challenges and highlights, but
this one just hits a little harder
for me, because of the seniors
on the roster – Kathleen (DeSouza),
Gisele (Erazo), Gabriella
(Lones Rivera), Emelly (DeJesus),
Gabriella (Menjivar) and
captains Casey (Martinez) and
Luna (Sepulveda) – who will always
hold a special place in my
heart. They were all freshmen
when I took over the program
four years ago, and because of
that I will truly miss this class of
athletes,” said Persuitte in front
of the varsity and JV players
and their families during the
annual team banquet at Anthony’s
in Malden last month.
“I’ve had the privilege of
watching (the seniors) grow
up in front of me as athletes,
teammates and more importantly
(young adults) to become
confident leaders both
on and off the (pitch),” he added.
“But to be honest, they
were the ones that helped
shape this program, and me
as a coach.”
Persuitte specifically singled
out the captains, and their immense
contributions to the
program. He told Luna and
Casey in front of everybody at
the banquet, “thank you for accepting
this role,” while adding,
“I know it’s not easy dealing
with me, but both of you really
did a tremendous job. You
both (perfectly) define what
captains are supposed to be
– leaders of a team. You both
are excellent leaders, team orThe
Everett High School girls soccer team poses for a photo during the annual banquet at Anthony’s in Malden last month.
They are, from left, back row, assistant coach Bridget Cifuni, captain Sofia Arana-Quintanilla, Emelly DeJesus, Norma Chavez
Velasques, Livina Simon, Tiffany Aguilar, Johanna Flores, Kaylyn Rivera, Gabriella Lones Rivera, Kathleen DeSouza and head
coach Dom Persuitte. Front row, Kayla Andrade, captains Luna Sepulveda and Casey Martinez, Connie Paz-Hernandez, Rosa
Romero, Gissell Lemus, Jasmine Morias, Melanie Riberio and Tori Short. Missing from photo, Gisele Erazo. (Advocate Photo/Tara Vocino)
ganizers and motivators, and
filling your shoes next year will
be tough.”
Tide all-star tandem
Junior captain Sofia Arana-Quintanilla
and Martinez
made the 2025 Greater Boston
League (GBL) all-star team.
“Both players were chosen, because
they are exactly what allstars
should be all about. They
both have solid work ethics,
and (differing) skills and leadership
(abilities) to be captains,
while also being very competitive
at the same time,” said Persuitte.
On
Arana-Quintanilla, Persuitte
offered these thoughts:
“she has the raw natural talent
to read the play and execute
what needs to be done. Although
she is not the most vocal,
her presence on the field is
a calming (influence). The entire
team knows that she can
play any position to help them
out. She is selfless and wants to
win all the time. This year, Sofia
was our leading goal scorer
and penalty kick taker.”
Arana-Quintanilla will be
back next year to lead the Tide
once more on the pitch, hoping
to get her teammates to
the postseason.
On Martinez, the coach said
of the senior captain: “she is
the definition of a true leader
and competitor. She started
and played every single minute
of every game throughout
her four-year high school
career with passion and pure
determination. She is once
again a part of this senior class
that came in when I took over
the program, and it is bittersweet
to see her (go). But with
that said, she is still leaving
a long-lasting impression on
the program. She showed all
of her teammates what being
competitive truly means on
this level.”
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 5, 2025
City of Everett Invites Veterans
to the Monthly Luncheon
Veterans invited to enjoy lunch, learn about local
services and connect with fellow service members
E
VERETT, MA – Mayor
Carlo DeMaria and the
City of Everett’s Department
of Veterans Services
are pleased to invite all military
veterans to a special
luncheon dedicated to honoring
their service on Thursday,
Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. at the
Edward G. Connolly Center
(90 Chelsea St.).
This complimentary event
offers veterans an opportunity
to connect with fellow
service members, enjoy
a meal together and
learn about the various programs
and services available
through the City’s Veterans
Services Offi ce.
Veterans Services staff will
be present to answer questions,
share valuable resources
and help attendees
access the support available
to them.
“We’re proud to host this
luncheon as a way to show
our gratitude to the men and
women who have served our
country,” said Mayor Carlo
DeMaria. “It’s also an opportunity
to strengthen the
bonds within our veteran
community and ensure every
veteran knows about
the resources and support
the City of Everett provides.”
Advance registration is
required. To reserve your
spot, please contact Veterans
Agent Gerri Miranda
by email at Gerri.Miranda@
ci.everett.ma.us or by phone
at 617-394-2320.
Residuary Clause
In Last Will And Testament
E
very Will requires a residuary
clause in order to dispose
of property not otherwise
bequeathed or devised. Property
for which a bequest or devise
has failed or lapsed or that
has been disclaimed without
alternative provisions will pass
under the residuary clause. In
the absence of a residuary provision,
your property will pass
under the laws of the intestacy
statute. If the residue goes to
two or more persons, however,
and one of the residuary gift
fails as a result of one of those
persons dying before you, the
other residuary beneficiaries
will receive the “failed” gift proportionately.
The
Massachusetts intestacy
CITY OF EVERETT’S ANNUAL
statutes are found in Mass General
Laws, Chapter 190B, Article
II, Section 2-101. This is the
Massachusetts Uniform Probate
Code. These statutes govern
the decent and distribution of
your estate when you die without
a Will.
Testators (people who die
with a Will) often have a clear
idea as to the individuals or organizations
to whom they want
to leave their estate to. Often,
however, they have not considered
who should take the estate
if the primary benefi ciaries predecease
them, or, in the case of
a charitable benefi ciary, if it is
not in existence at the time of
his or her death.
It is always important to consider
contingent benefi ciaries,
even where the primary benefi
ciaries are individuals who are
much younger than you.
A typical residuary clause in
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a Will might read as follows: I
give, devise and bequeath all my
residuary property to my spouse,
if he or she should survive me. If
my spouse is not living at the time
of my death, I give, devise and bequeath
said residuary property to
my children who survive me, in
equal shares, the issue of any deceased
child to take their parent’s
share by right of representation.
This provision will pick up all
of the Testator’s assets that have
not already been bequeathed or
devised pursuant to other provisions
in the Will. It also provides
for distribution to the children
in the event the Testator’s
spouse predeceases him or her.
It further provides a safeguard
by providing that the distribution
will follow the blood line
in that property will be distributed
to children of the Testator’s
deceased children (Testator’s
grandchildren) in equal
shares. The phrase “by right of
representation” in simple terms
means that the distribution will
follow the bloodline. Children
of the Testator’s deceased child
will take the share that his or
her parent would have taken
had his or her parent not predeceased
the Testator. This is
also commonly known as a “per
stirpes” distribution.
The Testator can also provide
for a “pour over” provision in his
or her Will if, for example, his or
her spouse were to predecease
him or her, leaving the residue
of his or her estate to a living
Trust. The Massachusetts Uniform
Trust Code requires that
the Trust be in existence prior
to or executed simultaneous
with the Will.
It is advisable to provide a
clause in the Will that states that
the Testator’s issue (children/
grandchildren) have intentionally
not been provided for in the
event the Testator leaves his entire
estate to a living Trust. Mass
General Laws, Chapter 191, Section
20.
When executing a Will, always
make sure it contains a residuary
clause with clear language
as to who will take your assets
that have not been otherwise
bequeathed or devised pursuant
to other provisions contained
in the Will. Contingent
benefi ciaries are a must. Otherwise,
the laws of the intestacy
statute will govern the descent
and distribution of your estate.
Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,
Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal
Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
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John H. Schiavo
O
f Everett. Passed peacefully,
surrounded by his loving
family, on November 21,
at the
age of
75 after
a brief
illness.
John
was the
hus -
band of
K at h -
er ine
(Jackson) Schiavo, with whom
he shared 53 years of marriage.
John was the son of the
late Nicholas and Edith(Carleton)Schiavo.
John was born
on January 25, 1950, in Revere.
He was raised in Everett and
graduated from Everett High
School in 1969. It was in Everett
that John met the love
of his life, Kathy, whom he affectionately
called “KK”. Together,
they built a beautiful
life and family in Everett.
John worked at Home Depot
in Somerville and happily retired
after 24 years. An active
member of the community,
John coached Everett Youth
Hockey for 17 years. John was
a member of the Saugus/Everett
Elks Lodge #642 and the
Malden Moose Chapter 1910.
John was an enthusiastic fan
of all sports, with the San Francisco
Forty-Niners being his favorite
team to watch.
In addition to his wife, John
leaves behind his son, John R.
Schiavo, and daughter-in-law
Charlene(Murphy)Schiavo of
Tewksbury, and his daughter,
Karen Schiavo of Everett.
Cherished Papa to Julianna
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Grandfather to Brittany Hazelton
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of Derry, NH. His brotherin-law,
Richard Jackson, and
his sister-in-law, Annette Jackson,
of Foxboro, MA. He is preceded
in death by his sister,
Valerie Holmes; his brother,
Nicholas Schiavo; and his surviving
wife, Denise (Surette)
Schiavo of Rochester, NH.
John is survived by his Uncle,
John Carleton of Reading, MA,
also survived by many nieces,
nephews, and cousins whom
he deeply loved.
Visitation was held on Sunday,
November 30, from the
Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral
Home in Everett. Donations
in his name can be made
to The Northeast Animal Shelter
at 347 Highland Avenue in
Sale, MA.
Marguerite “Margie”
DeBenedetto
O
f Everett. Passed away on
November 28th, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of
the late Gerald “Jay” DeBenedetto.
Margie was born in East
Boston on December 7, 1937.
She was the oldest daughter of
the late
George
and
Magdalen
Parsons
(Southw
ell).
Shortly
after her
bir th
her family moved to Everett
where she spent her entire
life. Margie married her loving
husband, Jay, in 1958 and together
they raised 4 children.
Margie along with Jay were
actively involved in the Elk’s,
where Margie served on the
women’s auxiliary. They spent
many summers enjoying their
boat and yacht club membership,
hosting and attending
many events there. Margie
loved the Red Sox and rarely
missed watching a game.
She is survived by her children
Kevin DeBenedetto of Everett,
Jim DeBenedetto and his wife
Naomi of Billerica, Karen Haggerty
of Leominster, and Denise
Costa of Everett. Margie
was the proud grandmother of
10 grandchildren, Nick, Mark,
Katie, Ryan, Brian, Andrew,
Jessica, Steven and the late
Shaina and Nicole. She was
also a great grandmother to 8.
Margie leaves behind her sisters
Shirley Parsons and Linda
Pelletier and was predeceased
by her brothers Albert Parsons,
George Parsons and her sister
Irene Murphy.
Relatives and friends were
invited to attend a visitation
at the JF Ward Funeral Home,
772 Broadway, Everett, on
Thursday, December 4th, followed
by a funeral in the funeral
home. Services concluded
with interment at Glenwood
Cemetery, Everett. In
Margie’s name, donations may
be made to the Alzheimer’s
Foundation @ www.alzfdn.org
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EHS Crimson Tide Football Team Honor Seniors at Homecoming
Senior Kierstyn Carapellucci surrounded by her
family.
Senior Maria-Helena Rangel surrounded by her
family and friends.
Senior Capt. Danica Pham surrounded by her family
and friends.
Senior Rileigh Kenney is surrounded by her family.
Senior Enno Neto is surrounded by his family and
friends.
Senior Sam Lacombe is surrounded by his family.
Senior Gideon Legall is surrounded by his family
and friends.
Senior Saymon Silva is surrounded by his family
and friends.
Senior Kayo Coelho is surrounded by his family and
friends.
Senior Danny Hernandez is surrounded by his
family.
Senior Gaetano Foster is surrounded by his family.
Senior Nathan Fortune is surrounded by his family.
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EHS Crimson Tide Football Team Honor Seniors at Homecoming
Seniors from the Everett Marching Band and Color Guard; Nathaly Romero Velasco, Isadora De Castro Mendes,
Elizabeth Landaverde, Salina Shrestha, Amelia McNally, Laura Aguilar, Tessa Ford, Allison Alarcon Acosta,
Ashley Pineda Ramos.
Senior Leosmary Perez is surrounded by her family.
Senior Kaitlyn Peralta surrounded by her family.
Senior Gianna DiPaolo is surrounded by her family.
Senior Jonathan Goes is surrounded by his family.
Senior Kervans Joseph is surrounded by his family.
Senior Benson Charlmont is surrounded by his
family.
Senior Hamza Dhaik is surrounded by his family.
Senior Marcus Pierre is surrounded by his family
and friends.
Senior Miguel Lopez is surrounded by his family.
Senior Justine Lynch surrounded by her family.
Senior Ian Herrera is
surrounded by family and
friends.
Senior Narnia Horatius with
her teammate and friend by
her side.
Senior Capt. Emma Perry
surrounded by her family.
Senior Wael Fanidi joined by
a friend.
Senior Bradley Jacques is
surrounded by his family.
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 5, 2025
believe it is a legitimate path to
change the U.S. Constitution, and
therefore I voted ‘No’ on the resolutions.”
An
Article V convention is a proCORRECTION:
In last week’s
Beacon Hill Roll Call, we included
in some newspapers a quote from
a senator who voted against resolutions
which would rescind all
previous calls by the Massachusetts
Legislature for a national
Constitutional Convention under
Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
We did not attribute the quote to
anyone. Here’s the quote and the
attribution:
“I am the Senate sponsor of
the ‘We the People’ bill to repeal
the Citizens United decision, including
through an Article V Convention,”
said Sen. Jamie Eldridge
(D-Marlborough). “I continue to
cess outlined in the U.S. Constitution
allowing states to propose
constitutional amendments if
two-thirds (34) of state legislatures
call for it. Supporters of the
resolutions said such a convention
could open the entire Constitution
to unpredictable changes,
as there are no clear guidelines
or limitations on what delegates
could propose. They noted that
while an Article V convention has
never been called before in AmerCITY
OF EVERETT
- LEGAL NOTICE -
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24
EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City
Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the
following petition.
Whereas a petition has been presented by:
Property Address:
Map/Parcel:
Building Permit:
Zoning District:
Property Owner:
Proposal:
The subject property is comprised of two separately assessed parcels: 535 Ferry Street (which also includes the building
addressed as 533 Ferry Street) and 539 Ferry Street (which also includes the buildings addressed as 537 Ferry Street). The
combined property will have a total lot area of 15,100 square feet.
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing buildings at 535, 537 and 539 Ferry Street and to renovate and expand the
building addressed as 533 Ferry Street. As proposed, the resulting structure will have two commercial units and sixteen
dwelling units, with a total gross floor area of 17,916 square feet. The ground floor of the proposed structure will contain
2,130 square feet of commercial space at the front of the building (along Ferry Street) and residential units at the back of the
building. The second and third floors will contain additional dwelling units. Seventeen parking spaces are proposed.
Reason for Denial:
The existing building is nonconforming as to the side setback along Ashton Street. Pursuant to Section 6.B.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance, a side setback is required, because the abutting lot to the north along Ashton Street is “used for one or two family
or three family dwelling use.” The existing structure is only set back one foot from Ashton Street, and the applicant proposes
to maintain this existing setback. Accordingly, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required to alter, expand
and change the use of the preexisting nonconforming structure, pursuant to Section 3.C of the Zoning Bylaw.
It is the determination of this office that no front setback is required, because the residential units on the ground floor of the
building will be at the back of the building and will not front on Ferry Street.
Please also note that the project will require site plan review (Section 19) and compliance with the Transportation Demand
Management Ordinance (Section 35).
Zoning:
The Zoning Ordinance is silent on this matter therefore it is not allowed.
REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman
ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals
December 05, 12, 2025
533-535 and 537-539 Ferry Street
A0-04-000050 and A0-04-000052
B-23-838
Business
Anthony DiPierro and Ciriaco DiPierro
ican history, there is recent conservative
momentum to add up
all active resolutions to meet the
two-thirds threshold.
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THE HOUSE AND SENATE:
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local
representatives’ votes on roll calls
from recent sessions. There were
no roll calls in the House or Senate
last week.
$3.65 BILLION TO MODERNIZE
BAY STATE PUBLIC COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES (H
4750)
House 146-5, approved and
sent to the Senate a bill that funds
the modernization of Bay State
public colleges and universities by
using the revenue from the 2022
voter-approved law, known as the
Millionaire’s Tax, that imposes an
additional 4 percent income tax, in
addition to the current fl at 5 percent
one, on taxpayers’ earnings
of more than $1 million annually.
Provisions include $1.25 billion
for the UMass system; $1.25 billion
for nine state university campuses
and 15 community college
campuses; $275 million for upgrades
to MassArt; $100 million
for the transition of campus facilities
and property into housing
and mixed-use developments;
$80 million for costs associated
with decarbonization and energy
effi ciency; $120 million for lab
modernization, projects at community
colleges to support collaboration
with vocational technical
schools and projects related
to student health and well-being;
$50 million for a grant program
for general improvements
and climate-related upgrade; $20
million for enhancing remote or
hybrid learning; and $100 million
for a grant program for improvements
to upgrade and expand career
technical education and training
programs.
“The [bill] will ensure that students
across the state learn and
train in modern, high-quality campus
facilities, while strengthening
Massachusetts’ competitiveness
in research and innovation,”
said House Speaker Ron Mariano
(D-Quincy). “Building on the commonwealth’s
increases in student
fi nancial aid, and on our commitment
to making higher education
more accessible and aff ordable,
especially for low-income
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students, Massachusetts is undertaking
a generational reinvestment
in educating our residents
and strengthening our higher education
system.”
“The [bill] will help usher in a
new era for public higher education
in Massachusetts,” said Rep.
Dave Rogers (D-Cambridge),
House Chair of the Committee
on Higher Education. “The House
has created free community college,
exponentially increased financial
aid and now [this bill] invests
nearly $3.65 billion in public
higher education campuses
statewide. This new investment
will: address essential campus infrastructure
needs, develop modern
learning spaces and decrease
reliance on fossil fuels.”
“The [bill] will modernize every
public higher education campus
in Massachusetts,” said Rep. Mike
Finn (D-West Springfield), House
Chair of the Committee on Bonding,
Capital Expenditures and
State Assets. “This investment will
spur economic development creating
good-paying jobs, and deliver
cleaner, state-of-the-art facilities
that will prepare our students
to lead in a competitive, sustainable
future.”
None of the five representatives
who voted against the bill responded
to repeated requests by
Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them
why they voted against it. Those
five representatives are Reps.
Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick),
John Gaskey (R-Carver), Marc
Lombardo (R-Billerica), Alyson Sullivan-Almeida
(R-Abington) and
Kenneth Sweezey (R-Hanson).
“While it’s very important to
have high quality public colleges,
not everyone goes to college,” said
Paul Craney, executive director of
the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “These
funds could have been used for
expenditures that impact more
people, like repairing and maintaining
our roads and bridges or
as local aide to offset costs in local
municipal public education.”
(A Yes” vote is for the $3.65 billion
bill. A “No” vote is against it.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (H
4767)
House 153-0, approved and
sent to the Senate a bill that supporters
said would strengthen
protections for health care workers,
establish preventive and protective
standards to reduce the
risk of violence, improve health
care facility incident reporting, enhance
interagency coordination
to safeguard privacy and create
legal protections for certain employees
harmed in the line of duty.
Another key section would establish
that employees, directly
employed by a health care employer,
who suffer workplace violence
resulting in bodily injury or
serious bodily injury are entitled
to paid leave without using any
vacation, sick or personal time.
Supporters said that every 38
minutes in Massachusetts health
care facilities, someone, most often
a clinician or an employee, is
physically assaulted, endures verbal
abuse or is threatened – most
often in emergency rooms, inpatient
units and psychiatric units,
according to the Massachusetts
Health and Hospital Association.
“Every day, health care workers
face an imminent risk of workplace
violence,” said Rep. John
Lawn (D-Watertown), lead sponsor
of the bill and House Chair of
the Committee on Health Care Financing.
“This bill takes decisive
action to ensure our laws reflect
our values and deliver real protections
for those who protect us.”
“Every day frontline health care
workers are asked to do their jobs
under the threat of violence,” said
Rep. Dan Cahill (D-Lynn), House
Chair of the Committee on Public
Safety and Homeland Security.
“This bill makes it clear that protecting
our health care workers is
a matter of public safety and an
urgent responsibility. By requiring
health care employers to assess
risks, train staff, report incidents
and respond to violence
with real accountability, we are
taking long overdue steps to ensure
that no worker stands alone
in harm’s way.”
(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)
Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes
ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL
DON’T MISS THIS TRANSPORTATION
POLICY FORUM - Massachusetts
faces a turning point
in transit. Long underfunded systems
are getting a boost from a
new Transportation Bond Bill —
but key challenges remain.
On Tuesday, December 9, the
CITY OF EVERETT
- LEGAL NOTICE -
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City
Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the
following petition.
Whereas a petition has been presented by:
Property Address:
Map/Parcel:
34 Franklin St.
M0-02-000133
Person Requesting: Mr. Geucimar Aquino, Mucio M. Aquino
Franklin St. Realty Trust
48 Parkview Road
Reading, MA O 1867
Building Permit#:
B-25-943
The applicant seeks to convert the existing one (1) family residence built in approximately 1900 into a three (3) Family
apartment building.
Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Violations and Zoning:
Violation:
• Section 3 General Requirements (P): Up to three (3) dwelling units shall be prohibited except by the grant
of a Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
•
The Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4(B) (2)b, requires an FAR of .5 where the new dwelling units propose .64
Also your existing left side yard set-back is three (3.2) feet two inches, where four (4) feet is required. The
two additional dwelling units will increase these nonconformities.1 A special permit is required, pursuant to
Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Pursuant to Section 17.A. l of the Zoning Ordinance, the existing residential dwelling unit would require two (2) parking
spaces, but the lot contains only two (1) parking space your proposal would only include three (3) parking spaces.
Therefore, the property is nonconforming as to parking requirements, and your proposal will increase this nonconformity,
because six (6) spaces would be required for the proposed three-unit structure. You may either seek a special permit
from the Zoning Board of Appeals to increase the parking nonconformity, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning
Ordinance, or participate in the Transportation Demand Management program under Section 35 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman
ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals
December 05, 12, 2025
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$2.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET (H 4761)
Gov. Maura Healey signed into
law a $2.3 billion fiscal year 2025
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 5, 2025
BEACON | FROM PAGE 15
budget to close out the books on
fiscal year 2025.
Provisions include $1.67 billion
for MassHealth, with a $303 million
net cost to the state after federal
reimbursements; $374 million
for Steward hospital payments,
with a $236 million net cost to the
state; $10 million for Health Care
For All to conduct a public awareness
campaign to inform vulnerable
populations about new Medicaid
work requirements put in
place by the recent federal spending
bill; $5 million in for reproductive
health care; $2.5 million for
the Committee for Public Counsel
Services for indigent persons;
$60.7 million for snow and ice removal;
and $50 million for the
Housing Preservation and Stabilization
Trust Fund.
Other provisions require an investigation
into sheriffs’ fiscal year
2025 spending deficits; create a
new Sports and Entertainment
Fund initially provided with $10
million to support transportation,
public safety and other costs related
to Massachusetts’ seven 2026
FIFA World Cup matches; criminalize
the impersonation of a federal
officer and increase penalties for
impersonating a public official, including
a federal officer; protect
unpaid federal employees from
residential eviction or foreclosure
during and immediately after any
federal shutdown; and remove the
automatic requirement of a public
notice for name-change petitions
filed in court.
“This budget represents our
commitment to delivering for
people on what matters in their
lives,” said Gov. Healey. “It will
make things more affordable, promote
vaccine and health care access
for our kids and families in
the face of attacks from the federal
government and protect public
safety in our communities. While
President Trump is increasing
costs and cutting funding from
states, this budget is balanced and
protects taxpayer dollars.”
“With the next fiscal year well
underway, it is critical that we
close the books on fiscal year 2025
with a balanced budget that delivers
for Massachusetts communities,”
said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
“This bill reflects our commitment
to responsibly managing
state spending and stretching every
dollar in service of Massachusetts
residents.”
“The governor and Legislature
put the finishing touches on a
supplemental budget that was
full of gravy for their pet projects,
and not prioritizing the taxpayers
of the commonwealth,” said
Paul Craney, executive director
of the Mass Fiscal Alliance which
opposed the budget. “If you can
CITY OF EVERETT
- LEGAL NOTICE -
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24
EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City
Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the
following petition.
Whereas a petition has been presented by:
Property Address:
Map/Parcel:
252 Ferry Street
M0-02-000158
Building Permit #: B-25-104
Zoning District:
Dwelling
Property Owner: 252-254 Ferry St. LLC
Proposal:
The applicant proposes to renovate the existing building at 252 Ferry Street in a Dwelling District to increase the number of
dwelling units from the existing six (6) dwelling units to sixteen (16) dwelling units
Reason for Denial:
•
The property is currently nonconforming as to use (multi-family use not allowed), front setback (20’
required; 10.4’ provided), rear setback (25’ required; 11.25’ provided), and floor area ratio (maximum 0.5 FAR
permitted; 1.28 FAR existing). The proposed extension/alteration of these nonconformities requires a special permit
from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to Section 3.C and 3.F of the Zoning Ordinance.
• The project requires site plan approval from the Planning Board, pursuant to Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
•
The project requires an inclusionary zoning special permit, pursuant to Section 32 of the Zoning Ordinance.
•
The project requires compliance with the Transportation Demand Management provisions of Section 35 of the
Ordinance.
REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman
ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals
December 05, 12, 2025
imagine a Thanksgiving feast, the
taxpayers were on the table and
not at the table. Our hard-earned
money was being carved up for
misguided priorities. Spending
billions of dollars on items that
do not grow jobs, reduce energy
costs or make our state more
economically competitive is utterly
foolish but that’s what this
supplemental budget represents.”
None of the nine representatives
who voted against the budget
when it was approved by the
Legislature responded to repeated
requests by Beacon Hill Roll
Call asking them why they voted
against it. Those nine representatives
are Reps. Donald Berthiaume
(R-Spencer), Nicholas Boldyga
(R-Southwick), Colleen Garry
(D-Dracut), John Gaskey (R-Carver),
Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica),
Joseph McKenna (R-Sutton), Alyson
Sullivan-Almeida (R-Abington),
Kenneth Sweezey (R-Hanson)
and Justin Thurber (R-Somerset).
PROTECT
ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT
WORKERS FROM ASSAULT
AND BATTERY (S 2697) - The
House and Senate approved and
sent to Gov. Healey legislation that
would expand the current law
which punishes anyone who commits
assault and battery against a
public employee including police
officers, firefighters and emergency
medical personnel. The bill ensures
that all transit workers are
covered, including those who
are not directly employed by the
state, such as workers employed
by Keolis, the state’s contracted
commuter rail operator. The bill
would also add “assault and battery
by means of a bodily substance
including saliva, blood or
urine” to the current law.
“Transit workers are among the
most essential employees of our
commonwealth, carrying out the
steady and often unseen work
that allows tens of thousands of
people to travel safely and reliably
each day,” said Senate sponsor
Sen. Nick Collins (D-South Boston).
“Their commitment keeps
our cities moving, even under
challenging and unpredictable
circumstances. When the rights
and safety of these workers are
impinged upon, it is an affront to
the invaluable service they provide
and the trust the public places
in them.”
Collins continued, “We must remain
vigilant in safeguarding their
wellbeing as they encounter nearly
every facet of public life in this
line of work. With the passage
of this legislation, strengthening
protections and expanding the
definition of what constitutes an
assault against a transit worker, we
are sending a clear message that
we do not take their hard work for
granted and that we stand firmly
behind those who keep our commonwealth
connected.”
“Our transit workers provide
critical services all over the commonwealth,
yet are many times
assaulted by the very customers
they serve,” said House sponsor
Rep. Joe McGonagle (D-Everett). “I
am so thrilled that both the House
and Senate prioritized this important
issue. The right to feel safe and
supported on the job is just that,
a right. I’m also extremely grateful
to the brave men and women who
came forward to share their stories.
I look forward to Gov. Healey
signing this bill swiftly.”
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OKUR-CHUNG NEURODEVELOPMENT
SYDROME (OCNDS)
AWARENESS DAY (H 3366) –
The House gave initial approval
to legislation designating April 5
as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental
Syndrome Awareness Day.
According to the National Library
of Medicine, “Individuals
with OCNDS frequently have
nonspecific clinical features, delayed
language development,
motor delay, intellectual disability
(typically in the mild-to-moderate
range), generalized hypotonia
starting in infancy, difficulty
feeding and nonspecific dysmorphic
facial features.
Lead sponsor Rep. Kristin Kassner
(D-Hamilton) said that she
filed this bill on behalf of her constituent
Jillian Kavanagh, who
brought OCNDS to her attention.
Kassner said, “OCNDS is rare
and difficult to diagnose, but if
caught early, there are treatments
that can lead to better outcomes.
Our goal in filing this bill was to
raise awareness of the syndrome,
which can lead to earlier diagnoses
that truly improve the quality
of life for patients and their
families.”
PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION
BASED ON A PERSON’S HEIGHT
(H 1820) - The Judiciary Committee
held a hearing on legislation
that would provide increased protection
from harassment and discrimination
on the basis of height,
by adding height as a protected
characteristic across Massachusetts
civil rights and hate-crime
laws.
The measure also creates a new
law that prohibits photographing
or videotaping a person with a disability
without the person’s consent.
Anyone who conveys such
a photograph or video by electronic
communication or publishes
the photograph in print for the
sole purpose of harassing or annoying
the person or the person’s
family, would be subject to up to
a 3-month prison sentence and/
or a fine of up to $500.
Supporters said the bill would
strengthen anti-discrimination
statutes, enhance protections for
students, update hate-crime definition
and direct the Massachusetts
Commission Against Discrimination
to enforce these new
safeguards. They argued that the
proposal would ensure that individuals
cannot be denied opportunities,
treated unfairly or subjected
to bias-motivated harassment
simply because of their
height.
“Everyone deserves to live,
work and learn in an environment
free from discrimination,” said
co-sponsor Rep. Angelo Puppolo
(D-Springfield). “[The bill] takes
a meaningful step toward ensuring
that no one is targeted, bullied
or denied opportunity because of
their height. This bill is about fairBEACON
| SEE PAGE 18
CITY OF EVERETT
- LEGAL NOTICE -
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24
EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Everett City
Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the
following petition.
Whereas a petition has been presented by:
Property Address: 22-26 Elm Road
Map/Parcel:
E0-05-000032
Property Owner: James T. Lassiter Jr. and
Katherine L. Lassiter
22 Elm Rd.
Everett, MA 02149
Applicant:
David Choi
867 Boylston St. 5th Floor No. 1349
Boston, MA 02116
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND PROPOSAL:
The subject property is located in the Dwelling District, contains approximately 5,020 square feet of area, and is improved with
an existing two-unit dwelling and accessory garage. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing structures and reconstruct a
three-story building containing eight dwelling units. No on-site parking is proposed.
DETERMINATION OF REQUIRED ZONING RELIEF:
1. Use: The proposed multi-family use is not permitted in the Dwelling District, pursuant to Section 4.A of the Zoning
Ordinance. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeal is required
2. Alteration or Extension of Preexisting Nonconforming Structure. The existing structure is nonconforming as to the
following dimensional requirements. Therefore, the proposed alteration, extension and change of use of the structure
requires a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance:
a. Area/Floor Area Ratio: The existing structure is nonconforming as to lot area, because the property contains less
than the 7,000 square feet of area required under Section 4.B.2.b of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure
will also be nonconforming as to area, as it will exceed the 0.5 floor area ratio permitted for uses other than singleand
two-family dwellings.
b. Front Setback: The existing structure has a front setback of9’-9”, which does not conform to the requirements of
Section 4.B.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure will maintain and extend this nonconformity.
c. Rear Setback: The existing structure has a rear setback of 11 ‘-8”, which does not conform to the 25-foot setback
requirement set forth in Section 4.B. 7.a of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure will maintain and extend
this nonconformity.
3. Site Plan Review: The proposed project requires Site Plan Approval from the Planning Board, pursuant to Section 19 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Parking: The applicant must comply with the Transportation Demand Management requirements of Section 35 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman
ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals
December 05, 12, 2025
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ness, dignity and strengthening
Massachusetts’ commitment to
equal treatment for all.”
Rep. Michael Kushmerek
(D-Fitchburg), the co-sponsor of
the bill, did not respond to repeated
requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call
asking him to comment on his bill.
COMBAT STREET TAKEOVERS
(H 4736) – The Judiciary Committee’s
hearing also included a measure
that supporters say will protect
the public from street takeovers
by giving cities and towns
the necessary tools to combat
the Street Takeover Public Safety
Crisis.
The bill would prohibit the reckless
or negligent operation of a
group of two or more vehicles in
a public place or at a business or
commercial property in a way that
hinders the movement of other
vehicles. Violators would be subject
to up to a 2.5-year prison sentence
and a fine of up to $2,000.
The measure also imposes up to a
1-year prison sentence and/or up
- 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. MI25P6236EA
Estate of: KATHLEEN FRANCES VENEZIA
Also known as: KATHLEEN F. VENEZIA
Date of Death: 09/20/2025
CITATION ON PETITION FOR
FORMAL ADJUDICATION
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of
Personal Representative has been filed by Stephen L. Venezia
of Danville, CA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree
and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.
The Petitioner requests that: Stephen L. Venezia of Danville, CA
be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve
Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from
the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object
to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file
a written appearance and objection at this Court before:
10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/30/2025.
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 02, 2025
TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO
REGISTER OF PROBATE
December 05, 2025
Frederick Cafasso
Chairman
December 05, 12, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
EVERETT PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Public Hearing on an application by Commercial Investors, LLC + Norman St Realty LLC
Property located at: 75-89 Norman Street
Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19, 26, and 32 of
the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on
Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett
City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special
Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of multiple parcels of land
totaling approximately 4-acres of land, which presently contain multiple industrial structures. The
redevelopment seeks to demolish the existing structures and construct two residential structures
containing a total of 653 residential units, 66 of which shall be deed-restricted as affordable, and
294 parking spaces onsite. 75, 77, 79, and 89 Norman Street are parcels of land located within the
Riverfront Overlay District and are referenced by Assessor’s Department as G0-3A-000011, G03A-00011A,
G0-3A-000012, and G0-3A-000014.
A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and
the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett,
MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard
and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and
Development Office at 617-394-2334.
All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate
in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found
on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter.
Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the
Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230.
to a $500 fine on anyone who is
convicted of disorderly conduct or
disturbing the peace while wearing
a mask.
Another provision would sharply
distinguish street takeovers
from traditional reckless operation
of a vehicle; allow for the forfeiture
of vehicles utilized in street
takeovers; and provides municipalities
with the funds received
from the sale of the forfeited vehicles.
Supporters
said they filed the
bill in response to the rash of dangerous
street takeover events
across the state, resulting in several
arrests, injuries and damaged
property including a Boston Police
vehicle which was burned
while officers were responding to
a recent street takeover incident.
Sponsor Rep. Christopher Markey
(D-Dartmouth) said he is
deeply concerned by the danger
that recent street takeover incidents
represent to public safety.
“We have already seen multiple instances
where property was damaged,
law enforcement was assaulted
and bystanders were injured,”
said Markey. “This legislation
takes an important step by
giving law enforcement and municipalities
the necessary tools to
combat the crisis.”
MAKE JURASSIC ARMORED
MUD BALL THE OFFICIAL SEDIMENTARY
STRUCTURE OF THE
STATE (H 3438) – The House gave
initial approval to a bill that would
designate the Jurassic Armored
Mud Ball (JAMB) as the official sedimentary
structure of the state.
City of Everett
PLANNING BOARD
484 BROADWAY
EVERETT, MA 02149
Frederick Cafasso- Chairman
Supporters said that these mud
balls are one of the rarest sedimentary
structures in the world,
representing a unique geologic
environment and are only easily
seen in Massachusetts. They
noted that they can be found in
Greenfield, Turners Falls, Gill and
Deerfield.
Richard Little, Professor Emeritus
of Greenfield Community College
is leading the fight to preserve
and publicize the JAMB.
“The intriguing and amusingly
named armored mud balls formed
as mud rolled down flooding
streams and became coated with
pebbles - the armor,” said Little.
“These sedimentary structures are
so rare that, in the whole world,
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REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS
Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher,
The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com.
BUYER1
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BEACON | FROM PAGE 18
they are only easily seen in the
red sedimentary rocks of the Connecticut
River Valley of Massachusetts.
Officially celebrating them
as one of Massachusetts’ symbols,
will preserve them for future generations.
After all, they are in the
same Jurassic rock layers as our
State Dinosaur (Podokesaurus)
and State Fossil (Dino Footprints).
That is why I am leading a working
group of scientists and citizens to
preserve these rare features.”
Advocates also note that famous
Greenfield native and magician,
Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller
once said, “I may live in Las Vegas
and travel the world, but my
armored mud balls will always be
in Greenfield. Let’s protect them.”
QUOTABLE QUOTES
“The misinformation coming
from the Trump administration
about vaccines is dangerous and
puts the health of our children and
families at risk. We must continue
to be clear: Vaccines – including
the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
– are safe, effective and lifesaving.
Massachusetts will continue
to base our public health decisions
on science and make sure
that people have access to the
vaccines that they want and need.”
---Gov. Maura Healey
“We have a saying in the fire
service: ‘You risk a little to save a
little, and you risk a lot to save a
lot.’ In big cities and small towns,
these firefighters risked everything
when lives were on the line.
The physical, mental and technical
skills they bring to this demanding
job are second to none, and
the Firefighter of the Year Awards
are a small way of recognizing
their singular value to our commonwealth.”
-–
State Fire Marshal Jon Davine
honoring firefighters from 15 local
fire departments and two state
agencies for acts of lifesaving heroism
and community service at Massachusetts’
36th Annual Firefighter
of the Year Awards.
“Safer streets are achieved
through strong partnerships.
These nonprofits play a vital role
in educating the public about traffic
safety, and we’re proud to support
their work.”
BUYER2
Lohani, Anjana J
SELLER1
Lillmars Jennifer A Est
---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, awarding
$297,135 to four nonprofits to continue
community-based traffic safety
initiatives, including pedestrian
safety improvements, youth traffic
safety education and a young driver
diversion program.
“Faced with our lawsuit, the federal
government has rightly decided
to drop their cruel and unlawful
restrictions on essential services
that help victims of violent
crime navigate their trauma and
get back on their feet. Our support
for survivors should be unconditional,
and I will continue fighting
to hold the Trump Administration
accountable for actions that harm
vulnerable residents.”
---Attorney General Andrea
Campbell, on securing an agreement
with the U.S. Department of
Justice (DOJ), ensuring DOJ will not
apply alarming restrictions to critical
Victims of Crime Act and Violence
Against Women Act – services
that support survivors of sexual assault
and domestic violence.
“Adult learners strengthen both
our communities and our economy.
Adult and Community Learning
Services has long built bridges
between classroom and career,
and this investment is a clear display
that workforce readiness remains
a priority.”
-– Education Secretary Dr. Patrick
Tutwiler, awarding $4.1 million to
12 adult education organizations
to support the organizations’ work
helping adults enroll in college or
find employment in high-growth
industries. The funding will be used
to provide training, education and
wrap-around services to approximately
700 adults to help them pursue
jobs such as medical interpreters,
certified nursing assistants and
community health care workers.
HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S
SESSION?
Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the
length of time that the House
and Senate were in session each
week. Many legislators say that
legislative sessions are only one
aspect of the Legislature’s job
and that a lot of important work
is done outside of the House and
Senate chambers. They note that
their jobs also involve committee
work, research, constituent work
and other matters that are importSELLER2
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Patrick J
ant to their districts.
Critics say that the Legislature
does not meet regularly or long
enough to debate and vote in
public view on the thousands of
pieces of legislation that have
been filed. They note that the infrequency
and brief length of sessions
are misguided and lead to
irresponsible late-night sessions
and a mad rush to act on dozens
of bills in the days immediately
preceding the end of an annual
session.
ADDRESS
111 Walnut St
CITY
Everett
During the week of November
24-28, the House met for a total
of one hour and four minutes and
the Senate met for a total of one
hour and six minutes.
Mon. Nov. 24
House 11:01 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:49 a.m.
Tues. Nov. 25
No House session
No Senate session
Wed. Nov. 26
House 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:21 a.m.
- LEGAL NOTICE -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
SHERIFF’S SALE
MIDDLESEX, SS.
Taken on execution and will be sold by public auction on the 18th day of December 2025
at 10:00 o’clock, am, at the Sheriffs Office at 40 Brick Kiln Rd, Chelmsford Massachusetts,
in the County of Middlesex, all the right, title and interest that said BOSTON CONSTRUCTION
AND IRON WORKS LLC, of 69 NORMAN STREET, UNIT 21E, EVERETT, MA 02149 in
the County of Middlesex had (not exempt by law from levy on execution or from attachment)
on the 15th day of JULY, 2025 being the time when the same was seized on execution, in
and to the following described real estate, to wit: 69 NORMAN STREET, UNIT 21E,
EVERETT, MA. Certificate # U30310 Book# 00170 Page #94
Unit No. 21E Of Everett Industrial Condominium created by Master Deed dated August
18, 1986 and filed on August 20, 1986 with South Registry District of Middlesex County of
the Land Court as Document No. 726352 noted on Certificate of Title No. C· 139. See First
Amendment to Everett Industrial Condominium Master Deed, recorded June 16, 1988, and
the Second Amendment to Everett Industrial Condominium Master Deed recorded on July
17, 1989 as Document 802982.
The Post Office Address of the Condominium is: 69 Norman Street, Everett, Massachusetts.
The unit conveyed is laid out as shown on a plan filed with Deed recorded with South
Registry District of Middlesex County of the Land Court as Document No. 804214, which
plan is a copy of a portion of the plans filed with said Master Deed and to which is affixed
a verified statement in the form provided in G.L. C. 183A, §9. It is subject to and with the
benefit of the obligations, restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in G.L. C. 183A, the
Master Deed and the By-Laws filed therewith.
The Condominium and each of the units is intended for commercial purposes other uses
permitted by the applicable Zoning Ordinances and as set forth in the Master Deed.
The undivided percentage interest of the unit conveyed hereunder in the common areas and
facilities is .286%.
For Title reference see Deed, dated February 20, 2013 and recorded at the Southern
Middlesex County Registry Land Court on February 21, 2023 in Doc No. 1632242.
Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Cashier’s Check
Laurie Aufiero
Middlesex Deputy Sheriff
617-547-1171
November 26, December 5, 12, 2025
DATE
11.10.25
Thurs. Nov. 27
No House session
No Senate session
Fri. Nov. 28
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.
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1. Dec. 5 is Repeal Day; it is the only USA holiday
written where?
2. What Caribbean country (also the name
of a liqueur) is the smallest to qualify for
a FIFA World Cup?
3. On Dec. 6, 1864, Western fi lm hero William
S. Hart was born in what NY city with
a name similar to a lobster dish?
4. What was zygocactus?
5. How are Great Fountain, Lone Star and
Old Faithful similar?
6. In what book is the chapter “The Mock
Turtle’s Story” with the line “‘Just about as
much right,’ said the Duchess, ‘as pigs have
to fl y…’”?
7. On Dec. 7, 1956, what Boston Celtics
All-Star player was born who became a
Dream Team member at the 1992 Olympics?
8.
When is a pudding not a pudding?
9. What is the only country that starts with
Q?
10. Whose play “The Winter’s Tale” includes
the stage direction “Exit, pursued by a
bear”?
11. On Dec. 8, 2019, the fi rst case of COVID-19
was in what country?
12. How are Buddy, Legolas and St. Nicholas
somewhat similar?
13. Who has a record for most NBA seasons
of play (23)?
14. On Dec. 9, 1979, the global eradication of
what virus was certifi ed?
15. What sport has “the longest standing and
largest Disabled Sports Organization”?
16. The Mexican national fl ag has what bird:
albatross, bird of paradise or eagle?
17. On Dec. 10, 1768, the fi rst part of what
“oldest continuously published and revised
work in the English language” was
published?
18. What symbol originated from the letters
“e” and “t”?
19. Who developed the oldest known law
code: Egypt, Mesopotamia or Russia?
20. Dec. 11 is National Tango Day in what triangle-shaped
country?
ANSWERS
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1. In the Constitution; on Dec. 5, 1933,
the final state ratified the 21st
Amendment of the Constitution to
repeal the 18th Amendment
(Prohibition).
2. Curaçao
3. Newburgh (lobster newburg)
4. Reportedly, an old name for flowing
cacti known as Christmas or
Thanksgiving cactus
5. They are geysers at Yellowstone
National Park.
6. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (a
response to Alice saying “I’ve a right
to think”)
7. Larry Bird
8. In British English, pudding can mean
dessert.
9. Qatar
10. Shakespeare’s
11. China
12. All elves (in the 2003 “Elf” film, the
“Lord of the Rings” and “A Visit from
St. Nicholas [“a right jolly old elf”],
respectively)
13. LeBron James
14. Smallpox
15. Basketball (National Wheelchair
Basketball Association)
16. Eagle
17. “Encyclopædia Britannica”
18. Ampersand (from the Latin “et”)
19. Mesopotamia
20. Argentina
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