׉?4ׁB!בCט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://w0eDhjZ5UOQviZjeMGByCTYvXw7Ze2yUPi0bnHP_Up0'`)׉ 7cassandra://WErxVAXx8h4zL82DW3mHNy1LBLEnnjwLa0aBnKnQXiw͜V`J׉ 7cassandra://QCvC3-SyzcLCxFwwxGkoXtzct8poaEBwgLL_Po4kiyA.D`̰erNh@.נerNh@1̿ 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈EerNh@׉ELocal News & Sports in 6 Languages. Advocate Online. - Scan Here! Vol. 33, No.49 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, December 8, 2023 Keefe officially wins race in weekend recount By Barbara Taormina O n Saturday, staff from the city's election commission department spent about nine hours hand counting the 9,660 ballots cast in the recent mayoral election. The numbers did not change much from the results posted on election night. Mayor-elect Patrick Keefe gained one vote during the recount and ended with 4,933 votes and Councillor-AtLarge Dan Rizzo, who petitioned for the recount, picked up fi ve votes for fi nal tally of 4,570. The recount totals show seven fewer write-in votes but the same number of blanks, 147. Prior to the recount, Rizzo said he did not expect to overturn the election. However, he had questions about the way some votes were tabulated, and a recount was the only way to get a complete picture of the election. "We got the information we needed," said Rizzo. 'Were still just assessing everything. Just RECOUNT | SEE Page 19 All eyes were on the doorway of the RHS Field House as the ballots were brought in. City Council sets new residential/commercial tax rates for FY’24 Advocate staff report Revere Election Commissioner Paul Fahey, right, ensured the proper arrival of the ballots at the RHS Fieldhouse on Saturday. The ballots were locked in a safe at Revere City Hall on Friday. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Councillor requests investigation of discrimination, harassment allegations of city solicitor’s office By Barbara Taormina T he City Council voted to request that Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe conduct an external investigation into City Solicitor Paul Capizzi and allegations of harassment and gender discrimination from three City of Revere employees. “My concern is making sure the process is done fairly and handled correctly with full transparency,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, who fi led the motion with the request. “Apparently, that’s a huge problem for some of the people in this building,” added Cogliandro, who went on to describe the aggressive push back he says he’s received after fi ling his motion. Cogliandro said he received a letter from a City of Revere employee warning that the case against Capizzi should not be discussed in public and that it made the city look bad. Cogliandro said he was told the administration would not support the motion, but more troubling was the threat “people with a past shouldn’t make waves.” Cogliandro quoted the letter as saying, “I can’t wait to open my investigation on councillors.” Cogliandro stressed that he was only asking that an external party conduct the investigation, which he said would give the fi ndings validity. “I have been told more stories about harassment, retaliation, intimidation, blackmail and gender discrimination than you can imagine,” said Cogliandro. “The problem is no one speaks up about it because they know nothing will be done, scared they will lose their jobs, or scared their characters will be assassinated.” Fellow councillors supported Cogliandro’s motion, even those who expressed support for Capizzi. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he’s worked with Capizzi for two decades and as far as he knows, the solicitor does not have a blemish on his record. Still, Rizzo supported the request for an external investigation. Rizzo added that he is troubled by the dialog surrounding the motion and the threat of retaliation made toward city councillors. “I have a concern about the city solicitor’s behavior in and outside this building,” said Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto described the facts that have come out about the case as unbelievable, and he said he supported Cogliandro’s motion 100 percent and he had his colleague’s back. Robert Marra, an attorney working in the mayor-elect’s offi ce, opposed the motion. Marra told councillors that getting involved in the case exceeds their authority. He stressed that the City Council is a legislative body, not a human resources department, which, he added, should be responsible for the investigation. Marra told the council to consider future employee grievances and noted they should be handled by the human resources department and not through complaints to city councillors. T he City Council this week set new tax rates for 2024. On the recommendation of the Assessor’s Offi ce, they approved a residential tax factor of. 880912, which creates a split tax rate for commercial and residential properties. The tax factor approved by the council shifts 175 percent of the increase in taxes next year to commercial property owners and gives home owners the greatest amount of tax relief allowed under the law. The residential tax rate will drop from $9.51 per $1,000 of property value to $9.11. Commercial rates will decrease from $18.98 to $18.10. According to information from the Assessor’s Offi ce, the 2024 average value of a single-family home in Revere is $566,242. The average tax bill for that home will be $5,158. Mayor, Santa Light Up City Hall LIGHT IT UP: Mayor Patrick Keefe throws the switch to light up Revere City Hall Plaza as Santa and Mrs. Claus look on. See page 10 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo) ׉ 7cassandra://QCvC3-SyzcLCxFwwxGkoXtzct8poaEBwgLL_Po4kiyA.D`̰erNh@erNh@ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://2y-1I2PmrwjRwftxFop-GaukxbJ4zUXNoVUqmSNzm5MF`)׉ 7cassandra://kSQ2par9TG1qwQkh6g6RZbVs8dIr2EsIPCYA9y6ZfVYͦ`J׉ 7cassandra://kgbuGY-sl2kLJPsABDB9gnsMFs1ANTSqJFmPMj3bBc8/`̰erNh@2ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://cbkUykJR3dDvOcNkspx00qIeFCjqWUVe5-hBYQRLDlQ i`)׉ 7cassandra://LFc4x8fYeLPQkAuq56aPR9eLRab9ISaXH_5PIgSKg6U͗`J׉ 7cassandra://IvU2O3PwVIVHfsx6M4-GT6kmEsgW2VjyE4dSVf907Ts.`̰erNh@3נerNh@6Y9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ ЈנerNh@59ׁH mailto:lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EנerNh@A(̛9ׁHhttp://advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Northeast Metro Tech Hosts Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon at Breakheart Inn WAKEFIELD – Superintendent 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! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com A closeup of one of the lunch plates, featuring roasted turkey, gravy and all the fi xings. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Student Lakaila Cherisme carries entries to awaiting local veterans during a special veterans Thanksgiving luncheon held at the Breakheart Inn. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Culinary students served a special Thanksgiving luncheon for local veterans. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Culinary students opened the Breakheart Inn to 58 veterans from the Town of Wakefi eld and Saugus Veterans group and the Veteran’s Administration. Culinary students have been providing lunch to veterans on Thanksgiving for over fi ve years. “Serving this lunch to our Veterans is the highlight of our year,” said Culinary Department Head Elizabeth Beals Henderson. “We consider it an exceptional honor to serve those that have served our country.” The lunch menu included salad with balsamic vinaigrette, followed by a roasted turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, house-made cornbread stuff - ing, roasted butternut squash and house-made cranberry sauce. Dessert consisted of coffee and freshly baked pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Beals said students were excited to serve and meet local veterans, and that they especially enjoyed that two Northeast Metro Tech faculty, Mark Rooney and Jim Clark, were among the veterans that were served. “This luncheon is very special to us because it is so important to show our appreciation to those who have served our country,” said Principal and Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella, who also attended the luncheon to speak with veterans. “I am proud of our Culinary students for producing such a great meal, and for showing so much respect to those who have earned it.” Northeast Metro Tech Culinary students served a special Thanksgiving luncheon to 58 local veterans at the school’s Breakheart Inn. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Students prepare the entrees for 58 local veterans at the Breakheart Inn in Northeast Metro Tech. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Student Natalie Velasco Henriquez prepares roasted turkey as part of one of the Thanksgiving luncheon meals prepared for local veterans at the Breakheart Inn. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ׉ 7cassandra://qdXd4XGrd7787DL8Huwn2Buwy1p8TeCLworzECoKC4M.`̰erNh@׉E~THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 7 Revere Public Library celebrates 120 years Revere Public Library staff , shown from left to right: Front row: Assistant Cataloger Madison Yeomans, Assistant Librarian Christina Puleo, Administrative Assistant Kayla Quevillon, Young Adult Librarian Krystee Maniscalco, Director Diana Luongo, Children’s Librarian Lisa Ferrara and Tech Services Cataloger Rhea Heaven; back row: Library Assistant Logan Candelora and Collections Development Specialist Ross Croghan celebrated 120 years at the Revere Public Library on Thursday. Shown from left to right: Riley Perlera, 3, Hanna Luongo, 4, Elenl Alemu, 2, and Samuel Alemu, 4, with Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. Sgt. Joseph Internicola read to the children. By Tara Vocino R Children listened as Mayor Patrick Keefe read to them. evere Reads celebrated the Revere Public Library’s 120th anniversary last Thursday night with Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. and Offi cer Joseph Internicola reading to children. For Advertising with Results, call Thecall The Advocate dvocat Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@ advocatenews.net Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. read to the children. Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. asked children to raise their hand. Library Director Diana Luongo with Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. Children are shown listening to the speaker. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://1wkkpPg6BvqvduyY6bQ22vr6Z7P-XT2lL3XLAkmnLzY/`̰erNh@erNh@ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://XQmqCPChtVp_Gp4NoGHWGgm0YXfR3Jc-t8eiNqAn5B4ȣ`)׉ 7cassandra://s8VT0NWAk2r1rlhiP3DK3uxKSH7XBQqfibbFUsXG_ck͙`J׉ 7cassandra://gPBXinuisYQktVfYtzbDZRwqr_JQd74PB0p0kDq03B4.`̰erNh@Bט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ATSM_LFyjv898v4rHboHw1i5VM2EDvFIaANUkqYoJlk3`)׉ 7cassandra://sMvG11EYY6pk4JGug93AbC-GNo0npVdUCU2nBO75Smg͏`J׉ 7cassandra://zjlz55nV3XFtIQOVGSI-SfKxT9Jr5_I3OsyoxT2eI9M00`̰erNh@CנerNh@F-9ׁHmailto:Info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Northeastern students give Beachmont students a taste of engineering By Tara Vocino N ortheastern University students gave Beachmont Veterans Memorial School students a chance to play with their creative projects during last Friday’s science exhibit at Beachmont. T ESTIMATED TAX PENALTIES axpayers are often surprised when the IRS assesses penNortheastern University engineering freshmen partnered with Beachmont Veterans Memorial School students in a science exhibit last Friday afternoon. alties for the underpayment of estimated tax payments throughout the year. Fortunately, taxpayers can take advantage of the estimated tax payment safe harbor. If you meet the IRS safe harbor guidelines, you will not be assessed an underpayment of estimated tax penalty. The IRS will not assess an underpayment penalty if you pay at least 90% of the income tax you owe for the current year ratably throughout the year, or 100% of the income tax you owed for the previous calendar year, also having been paid ratably throughout the year, whichever is less. Furthermore, there is no penalty assessed if the balance due on April 15th is less than $1,000. Keep in mind that if you do not pay the tax owed on your current year’s income tax return in full by April 15th, At right is Beachmont School kindergartner Aksel Smith with Northeastern University students Sahithi Gollakota (at left) and Malia Hendricks, who taught Aksel about pollinating plants. Beachmont School third-grader Jacob Frazier with Northeastern University student Molly Pombo, whose exhibit was about soil biodiversity. the IRS will assess interest and “late payment” penalties until such time as the full balance of the tax is paid. The late payment penalty is a separate penalty from the “underpayment of estimated income tax penalty”. Also note that if you earn your income ratably throughout the year as a self-employed individual, for example, you cannot lump all four of your required estimated income tax payments into the fourth and fi nal estimated tax payment, which is due on January 15th of the following year, and avoid the underpayment penalty. Estimated tax payments are due April 15th, June 15th, September 15th and January 15th of each year. If, however, your adjusted Beachmont School fi rst-grader Nala Awbrey with fourth grader teacher Chris Amstutz and Northeastern University First Year Engineering Program Professor Katy Schulte Graham Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr. with Northeastern University First Year Engineering Program Professor Katy Schulte Grahame gross income for the previous calendar year is over $150,000 for joint fi lers and $75,000 for single and married fi ling separate fi lers, then you must pay the lower of 90% of the total income tax for the current year throughout the year, or 110% of the total income tax you owed for the previous calendar year. There are exceptions to the underpayment of estimated income tax penalty. You can eliminate or greatly reduce the penalty if you did not receive your income evenly throughout the year. For example, if you operate a seasonable business and the bulk of your income is generated during the last quarter of the calendar year, or if you sold investment property late in the year and realized a sizable capital gain. Another example would be if you withdrew a lump sum from a retirement plan late in the year and you did not have federal and Mass withholdings taken out at the time of withdrawal. IRS Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates and Trusts should be prepared as part of your tax return to determine if you are indeed subject to the penalty. If you complete Schedule AI, Part One, on page two of this form, you will be able to insert the information necessary to prove to the IRS when during the year you earned the income. In eff ect, you compute your adjusted gross income for the first 3 months of the year and annualize it, the fi rst 5 months of the year and annualize it, the fi rst 8 months of the year and annualize it and then for the entire year to see if you meet the annualized income exception to the penalty. You can also avoid the penalty due to a casualty, disaster or other unusual circumstance which would make it unfair to assess the penalty. You can request a waver of the penalty in these situations by checking off box A of Part II, page one, of Form 2210, and submit documentation supporting your reason for the waiver. 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 Master’s Degree in Taxation. Beachmont School fi fth-grader Armani Lara, 10, with Ciaran Flanagan, whose project was about fi nding affordable housing. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Beachmont School sixth-grader Jordan Gutierrez with Northeastern University students Nathalie Brown and Anton Kornikov, whose project was about sustainable transportation. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ׉ 7cassandra://gPBXinuisYQktVfYtzbDZRwqr_JQd74PB0p0kDq03B4.`̰erNh@ ׉E THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 9 Revere League for Special Needs, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, hosts Christmas party By Tara Vocino S ponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the League for Special Needs celebrated Christmas at the Beachmont VFW Post on Sunday. Steven Galant sang Christmas carols. Shown from left to right: Seated: John Ferreer, Thomas Stacks and Sharon Duncan; standing: Pat Duncan Ferreer, Marianne Pesce, Amanda Leone, Donna Leone and Pamela Anderson. Ariel Queen, 3, met Santa. Kim Sturrock got a candy cane from Santa. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Sharon Duncan with Santa Mark Schneider sang Christmas songs. Kara Albuzetian told Santa what she wanted for Christmas. Jason Adlel asked Santa for presents. Santa arrived from the North Pole. Reindeer Ears: Shown from left to right: Ralph Trufo, David Trufo, Nancy Trufo, Kim Sturrock, Sandra Sturrock and Kevin Currie. Shown from left to right: Geralyn Hughes, Patricia Rotondo, Mark Brown and John Sprague. 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One of the biggest crowds in many years turned out to enjoy the warm, dry weather while getting into the holiday spirit. Christmas Carolers, the singing seniors of the Rosetti-Cowan Center and the Harmony Jewels set the musical tone for the evening. Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving in style with Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, Jr., and a host of children added to the parade’s festivities. Upon his arrival, Santa headed to the City Hall stairway with Mayor Keefe, who held the switch as Santa counted down, and the holiday lights illuminated City Hall Plaza. Following the lighting, Santa retired to the City Council Chambers for photos with all the children. Refreshments were also provided to all, as well as festive activities, making the event a huge success for all. Michael Zacaria is shown with his friend Ray Nickerson (right), who was the husband of the late Priscilla Nickerson. The Ever After Storybook Entertainers had a great time at the Revere Tree Lighting. On a beautiful Saturday evening, the City of Revere Christmas Tree was lit up for the holiday season – with hundreds of residents at City Hall Plaza. Ray Nickerson with Dan Maguire and Marc Ferrante in front of Revere City Hall ׉ 7cassandra://AlxSCCMFn--gO2CDGqNvgiEZevhZ9oszjEdNnv-a5IA.`̰erNh@"׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 11 The Shkembi family: David, Nicholas and Viola. Sophia Alvarenga and Jennavive Pitrone wait for Santa. Arriving safely at Revere City Hall: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Mrs. Claus and the big guy, Santa. State and local elected offi cials on hand for the event: Ward Mayor Patrick Keefe throws the switch to light up Revere City Hall Plaza as Santa and Mrs. Clause look on. 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillors-elect Michelle Kelley and Angela Guarino Sawaya, State Representatives Jeff Turco and Jessica Giannino, Ward 6 City Councillor Rick Serino, Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and State Senator Lydia Edwards. Santa and Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. were not far behind the arrival of the walkers from the Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Walk. Director of Revere Parks & Recreation Michael Hinojosa cleared a path for special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Santa paused for a photoop with some of the hundreds of children at the tree lighting last Saturday evening. The Damiano Family – Stacey and Stephen, Jr. with Jacklyn, Jack and Stephen III – waited for Santa to arrive. Revere School Committee Member-Elect Anthony Caggiano was part of the Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Walk. Aleah, Mary and Samantha Tavares The Senior Singers are selling their candy cane scarfs for the holiday season for $10.00, a deal for a hand-knit work of art. Drop by the Rosetti-Cowan Center and pick one up. Shown are Kathleen Brennan, Mary Vigliotta and Linda Rosanno; back row: Linda Doherty, Denise Rampelberg, Karen Knapp, Eleanor Vieira and Ann Piccardi. Having a Holly Jolly Time, the Senior Singers entertained everyone. Ward 5 Councillor-elect Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Ward 6 Councillor Rick Serino. ׉ 7cassandra://QvSbfevMJZBUlpEDmXbpQVu58U2rgwzprIirPAfsCm80`̰erNh@#erNh@" PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://cbGvm9qsMVhYddYj6a1RqBB05wpgV47lBxmkY3vsMxcr`)׉ 7cassandra://ZCLsRqr3jrGhcKVsWert7tQ7rM91iluexMd-rwLlXEM͖5`J׉ 7cassandra://ZSR5O8i41vFlLoroeMlcCgOmn1h8LKHKwm7CB3ld99Y2`̰erNh@Kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://0FgdA32DrPVp8B-Jy0tlrCI-jSo89miRElV_-Rzf9uA_`)׉ 7cassandra://hlT3HyikwSfjTSU01Qv6BziaF6wvdPKRsZSdwbCbPxU͗i`J׉ 7cassandra://WR9RECCpDa94Li6ZSZhkWAOTwMtpNE7paLO9hbKC3ZQ)`̰erNh@L׉EYPage 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Basketball Pats Scrimmage Saugus Photo Highlights Revere boys’ basketball coach David Leary talks with his team before their fi nal scrimmage with Saugus before the season opener next week. Josh Mercado with the ball for Revere. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Ami Yemani at the free-throw line for Revere. Sean Burnett with the ball for Revere. Erick Mayorga with the ball for Revere as a player from Saugus moves in. Andrew Leone with the shot attempt. Sean Burnett with ball looks up to make the shot. Ryan El Babor works to make the basket as Saugus defenders move in. Ethan Day with the ball for Revere on Tuesday in Saugus. Ryan El Babor at the free-throw line. Ryan El Babor goes up for a basket during Revere’s scrimmage with Saugus. Ryan El Babor defends against a player from Saugus. ׉ 7cassandra://ZSR5O8i41vFlLoroeMlcCgOmn1h8LKHKwm7CB3ld99Y2`̰erNh@$׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 13 Coach’s Corner: MacDonald-Ciambelli talks strategy, team strengths for upcoming season W hen the weather gets cold, Revere High School track athletes head indoors and compete. The Lady Patriots begin their season on Dec. 15 in a Greater Boston League match against Somerville at Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The Advocate caught up with third-year Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli for a Q&A as her team gets set to embark on the 2023-2024 winter indoor track season. The coach has been in the program six years total now, including three as an assistant. Name: Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Team: Girls indoor and outdoor track. Years coaching in this position: Three as head coach, three as assistant. History of coaching/your own playing days: Revere High School track & fi eld, 2008-2012. Two Revere hurdle school records. Boston College track & fi eld, 2012-2016. What keeps you coming back each year? Not only do I love the sport so much, but I love helping young athletes fall in love with it as well. I’ve been lucky to have such great girls since I started coaching, and they keep it fun and exciting each year. I love that we share the same goals. How did tryouts go? How many tried out, and how many are left between the varsity and sub-varsity teams? Tryouts went well. I won’t usually cut people unless they stop coming to practice. JV and varsity athletes are decided each week based on the top times/ marks. What was last year’s record/ postseason results? Last year have a great group of distance girls who should place pretty high throughout the GBL. Our sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers continue to be strong as well. What are areas for RACQUEL MACDONALD-CIAMBELLI RHS Track Coach we went 5-2 on the season. What would you say are the strengths of this year’s team and why? We have a great mix of old and new talent this year. We typically struggle in the distance events, but this year we improvement and why? Our throws are definitely where we need to work more, but this also stems from lack of a throws coach. We are the only team in the GBL without a specifi c throws coach. However, I put a lot of trust in my captains to lead this area, and they have been working hard in the weight room this preseason. I think we will see some huge PRs. Who are the captains and what do each of them bring? Yasmin Riazi, Giselle Salvador, Camila Echeverri, Angelina Montoya and Yara Belguendouz. They are all excellent student-athletes who really share a passion for the sport and encourage the younger girls to work hard and aim for success. Any other players to watch – and what can you say about their potential contributions this winter? We’re expecting Liv Young (GBL champ in both high jump and hurdles, and school record holder in the high jump at 5-4) to continue to shine in her events while also adding in the long jump to the mix. On the distance side, Olivia Rupp and Gemma Stamatopolous should make great strides in all events from the 1,000 to the 2-mile. Ashley Rodriguez is also one to watch in the hurdles. Her primary event is the 300-meter and 400-meter hurdles, but I believe she will see success as a 55-meter hurdler as well. What are the big team goals this winter? Huge PRs and aim for a GBL title. Fall back and winter ahead: Revere AD reflects on fall, looks forward to next season By Dom Nicastro A s the curtains close on another fall sports season at Revere High School, Athletic Director Frank Shea off ers a refl ective look into the accomplishments and developments of the school’s sports programs. From the continued success of the girls’ soccer team to the historic triumphs of the golf team, Shea’s insights paint a picture of a school community that thrives on the spirit of competition, development and the unyielding pursuit of excellence. This interview peels back the layers of the sports programs for Revere High School’s fall programs and discusses some potential for the winter sport scene. Girls’ soccer: a legacy of success Shea began with high praise for the girls’ soccer team, which has sustained excellence over recent years. The team finished the regular season 16-11, losing on its fi nal match of the year – which happened to be the match against Somerville with the Greater Boston League title on the line. “It’s always great to see new kids carrying the torch,” Shea said, noting the seamless transition as senior players leave and underclassmen step up, demonstrating the program’s healthy state and the effective mentorship of Coach Megan O’Donnell. “We were really pleased with their competitiveness, and the season they had. They had a great year.” Boys’ soccer: competitive grit The boys’ soccer team is acknowledged for holding its own in a strong Greater Boston League (GBL) and making it to the tournament. The Patriots fi nished third in the GBL. Despite logistical challenges – a lengthy bus ride to Springfi eld for their postseason opener – Shea commended their competitiveness, suggesting resilience is a key characteristic of Revere’s boys’ soccer teams. Golf: unexpected victories Shea called the accomplishments of the golf team heartwarming. The team won its fi rst championship in the GBL in decades despite not having a home course. This milestone stands as a beacon of inspiration, showing that perseverance and dedication can lead to unexpected success. The contributions of passionate coaches are not overlooked. Shea singled out golf coach Brandon Pezzuto for special mention, celebrating his passion for a sport that struggles with high school engagement. “It was nice to see them... fi nally win their title,” Shea said, showcasing the important role of coaches in fostering team spirit and achieving breakthroughs. Football: a story of resilience The football team’s rough start (0-5) and strong finish (4-2) encapsulate a journey of resilience. Revere football dealt with its fair share of injuries. Shea highlighted the challenge of keeping athletes engaged in a demanding sport, praising the coaching staff and players for not giving up and learning valuable lessons in character through their season. Shea recognized the exemplary leadership of one of the football team’s captains, noting maturity and eloquence. Such leadership traits among students are indicative of the school’s commitment to nurturing not just athletes but well-rounded individuals, acof a new girls’ basketball coach, Ariana Rivera, an assistant coach last year. “We’re all looking forward to her doing a fantastic job,” Shea said. “She really works very well with kids, and kids seem to respond to her. The girls team I believe will contend for the GBL title. They have a lot of key players back.” His anticipation for the FRANK SHEA RHS Athletic Director cording to Shea. Winter season anticipations Transitioning to the winter season, Shea expressed excitement for new developments, including the appointment winter season is tinged with the hope of continued competitiveness across various sports. Shea also discussed the cooperative arrangements for sports like ice hockey and wrestling, highlighting the signifi - cance of collaboration between schools to ensure student-athletes have opportunities to participate and compete. Shea’s overview of participation numbers and trial sign-ups reveals a positive trend in student involvement, particularly in wrestling, where interest has spiked. Swimming and track look strong again, too. 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On Dec. 8, 1933, what comedian/actor was born Shown from left to right: George Romvos, Diane Moore, Jaime DiPlatzi, Marissa Cunningham, Commander Matt Cunningham, Dana Catizone, Laura Cadigan, Karen Hurley, Laura Lapiore, Mark Natola and Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon. The VFW Mottolo Post 4524 (8102) received an Outstanding Leadership Award. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) who famously portrayed “Geraldine”? 2. A “slider” participates in what winter sport? 3. Boston’s offi cial Christmas tree comes from what Canadian province? 4. On Dec. 9, 1998, what international organization declared anti-Semitism a type of racism? 5. In 1892 “The NutcrackShown from left to right: George Romvos, Excellence In Victim Advocacy recipient Marni Gallagher, Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon and Balàn Braxton-Lewis. Retired Environmental Police Captain Michael Grady (in center) received the Sergeant Henry Fallon Award from George Romvos and Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon. Tide boys’ hockey adds JV, middle school teams following large tryout turnout Everett co-op begins GBL season Wednesday at home against Somerville By Joe McConnell E verett High School coach Craig Richards’ boys’ co-op hockey team, comprised of players from Everett, Revere, Mystic Valley and Malden, ended up with an 9-11 record last year, just missing a state tournament berth. Since Richards and his staff took over the program, they have gone from three wins to last year’s high of nine, and more progress is expected from them once again this winter. Optimism is bursting at the seams throughout the team with its two top lines back in the fold. Michael Brandano, Jake Simpson and Ollie Svenson make up one unit. Matt Lacroix, Frankie Annunziata and Lucas Deguire is the other trio of veteran forwards. Richards expects Liam Thompson, Vishant Chawla and Jacob Cantone to also step up and add depth among the forwards. Jacky Summers, Andrew Crasco and Riley Constantine will help anchor the defense, along with returning players Ben Saia and Jonathan Brandano. Freshman defensemen David Perez and Tommy Cronin are also expected to make an impact this season, along with goalie Ray Blauvelt, who will be a nice depth piece in net that will also feature returnees Ben Rosa and Aaron Al Marayati. “We have 10 seniors on this year’s roster, and we expect a lot from them,” said Richards. “There's a lot of experience on this team, and as a result our expectations are extremely high this year.” Brandano, Simpson, Summers, Svenson and Deguire are the team captains this winter, prompting Richards to remark, “there's a lot of leadership on this team.” Richards welcomed over 30 players to tryouts on Nov. 27. It was a large turnout for a program on the upswing, which gives it more than enough players to put together a JV and middle school team, as well. Assistant coach Jamie Branzel, one of the best X's & O's mentors around, according to Richards, is going to be a huge part of the program this winter. Branzel will be joined on the bench by Kirk Tomajian and Ryan Ceratto, who will coach the defense. “They have a great rapport with our players along the blue line,” said Richards. The Crimson Tide played in the annual Reagan Summit Jamboree at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro last er” ballet premiered in what country? 6. In what fi lm did Rex Harrison portray a teacher of phonetics? 7. Candy canes were shaped to resemble what? 8. On Dec. 10, 1768, the oldest continuously revised and published work (in English) had part of its first edition published; what is it called? 9. What fictional cat wears a red bowtie and red and white hat? 10. What had a smokers’ lounge, a lightweight piano and lavish meals and was the last rigid airship used for commercial Answers transport? 11. On Dec. 11, 1913, what Leonardo da Vinci painting was recovered after it had been stolen two years before? 12. What animals have baleen? 13. What former basketball player was called “Dr. J”? 14. On Dec. 12, 1891, the first game of basketball was played in what Massachusetts city? 15. What Latin phrase means “my fault”? 16. In the 19th century, the German tradition of the Christmas tree was popularized by what European couple? 17. On Dec. 13, 1774, who rode to Portsmouth, N.H., to warn that the redcoats were coming? 18. What continent is the planet’s driest and has Wolf’s Fang Runway? 19. In space is it dark? 20. On Dec. 14, 1779, what U.S. president died who had a whiskey distillery on his estate? Sunday, where they battled Boston Latin to a 6-6 tie. They will take on Peabody / Saugus, another co-op team, Saturday night, Dec. 9, in Everett, starting at 7:30 p.m., before beginning the Greater Boston League season against Somerville on Wednesday, Dec. 13, also in Everett, starting at 4 p.m. 1. “Flip” Wilson 2. Luge 3. Nova Scotia 4. The U.N. General Assembly 5. Russia 6. “My Fair Lady” 7. A shepherd’s staff 8. “Encyclopedia Brittanica” 9. “The Cat in the Hat” 10. The Hindenburg (destroyed by fi re in 1937) 11. The “Mona Lisa” 12. Whales (in the mouth) 13. Julius Erving 14. Springfi eld 15. Mea culpa 16. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (who was German) 17. Paul Revere 18. Antarctica 19. No; it is bright, necessitating sunglasses. 20. 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This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2023 session through December 1. The House has held 70 roll calls so far in 2023. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting, and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. In the House, 70.6 percent (113 representatives out of 160) did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records, while 29.4 percent (47 representatives out of 160) have missed one or more roll calls. There were 13 representatives who missed eight or more roll calls resulting in roll call attendance records below 90 percent. The four representatives who missed the most roll calls are Reps. Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington), Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), Daniel Hunt (D-Dorchester) and Joan Meschino (D-Hull) who each missed 25 roll calls for a 64.2 percent roll call attendance record. Rounding out the list of 13 representatives who missed eight or more roll calls are the following: Reps. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) who missed 23 roll calls (67.1 percent roll call attendance record); Mary Keefe (D-Worcester) who missed 13 roll calls (81.4 percent roll call attendance record); Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford) and Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury) who each missed 12 roll calls (82.8 percent roll call attendance record); Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough), Kim Ferguson (RHolden), and Fred Barrows (RMansfi eld) who each missed nine roll calls (87.1 percent roll call attendance record); and Margaret Scarsdale (D-Pepperell) who missed eight roll calls (88.5 percent roll call attendance record. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the 13 representatives to ask why they missed some roll calls. Only fi ve of the 13 responded. The other eight were contacted three times but did not respond. The list of nonrespondents consists of Reps. Nguyen, Keefe, Gordon, Tyler, Farley-Bouvier, Scanlon, Ferguson and Barrows. Here are the responses: Rep. Hunt responded: “Up until this date I have not missed a roll call. Last minute, I had to go get my child from daycare because they had a fever. I’ve previously voted in favor of the budget line items and the tax proposal.” Rep. Scarsdale responded: “On September 27 I had to leave the chamber subsequent to roll call #49 due to a preplanned meeting with fi rst responders in my district. This is the only day I have left the chamber during roll call votes during my tenure. I therefore missed roll calls #50 through #57. [Acting] Speaker Alice Peisch made a statement on the fl oor refl ecting the reason I had to leave, and the fact that had I been present I would have voted in the affi rmative for all eight of those roll calls, and this statement is recorded in the House Journal for the day. All eight of those votes resulted in an affi rmative outcome either unanimously or by a substantial margin.” Rep. Haggerty responded: “I missed a single day of voting this session on September 27, 2023, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment. The fi rst roll call vote was for the tax relief legislation which I had previously voted in favor of, and I would have voted in favor of again. The remaining procedural votes were overrides of the governor’s budget vetoes which were budget items I had previously voted in favor of. I would have voted in favor of each of those as well.” Rep. Ciccolo responded: “This session, I was away from the House chamber during [a] formal session on a single day: September 27th, to attend a work-related conference at which I was learning about single use plastic reduction strategies through reuse and refi ll. This was the day the budget overrides were being taken up and H 4104 was being enacted. There were an unusually high number of roll call votes on that single day. Fortunately, the vast majority of the items voted on were items on which I had previously voted during the budget and during H 4104’s original engrossment, so my record in the affi rmative on these matters should be clear.” Rep. Meschino responded: “I was traveling internationally in September when the House scheduled a formal session. I made the commitment well over 15 months earlier. I had no way to know [what] the session schedBEACON | SEE Page 18 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Law Offices of JOSEPH D. 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These devices can add safety and convenience to a home by providing voice and app-controlled operation, which is extremely helpful for seniors who have mobility issues or reduced vision. Smart home technology can also provide family members peace-of-mind by giving them the ability to electronically keep tabs on their elder loved one when they can’t be there. If you’re interested in adding some smart home products to your mom’s house, she’ll need home Wi-Fi installed, and she’ll need either a smartphone, tablet or smart speaker to operate them. To help you get started, here are some diff erent types of devices to consider that are very helpful to older adults. Smart speakers: A smart speaker – like the Amazon Echo, Google Nest or Apple HomePod – can serve as the brains of a smart home, controlling the devices with voice commands or automating them. These devices can also play your mom’s favorite music, read audiobooks, make calls, set timers and alarms, provide reminders for medications, appointments and other things, check traffic and weather, answer questions, call for help in emergency situations and much more – all done by voice commands. Smart light bulbs: To help prevent home falls – which are often caused by fumbling around a dark room looking for a light switch – smart light bulbs will let your mom turn on and off the lights by voice command, smartphone or tablet. These bulbs can also change brightness and color and be programmed to come on and off whenever she wants. Smart plugs: These small units plug into a standard outlet and connect to the internet. That means your mom can control whatever she plugs into them – from a space heater to a coff ee maker – using her voice or phone. Video doorbell: Safety is also a concern for older adults, especially those who live alone. A video doorbell would let your mom see and speak to visitors at the door without having to walk over and open it. Smart locks: For convenience and safety, smart locks would give your mom keyless entry to her home, provide customized access to family, friends and caregivers, and let you monitor who comes and goes from your mom’s house. Smart thermostat: This lets your mom preprogram or manually control the temperature in her home with voice command or via phone, and let you monitor it too. Smart smoke alarms: These will alert your mom when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected and will also send alerts to your phone if a problem is detected. Stovetop shut-off: To prevent home cooking fi res, smart stovetop shut-off devices, like the IGuardStove, will turn off electric and gas stovetops when left unattended, and will alert you via text. Medical alert system: These devices provide wearable wrist and/or necklace emergency buttons that would allow your mom to call for help if she were to fall or need assistance. Many systems today also provide voice activated and fall detection features, and caregiver tracking apps that will let you keep tabs on her. Cameras and smart sensors: If your mom needs more in-depth monitoring, there are indoor cameras you can install so you can see, hear and talk to her from your phone. Or, if that’s too intrusive, you can install smart contact sensors on her doors so you can know when she comes and goes, or on her refrigerator door so you can know if she’s eating. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ׉ 7cassandra://tV2fGCAMJLPTxjd5QQncgxpiIWR5TWjAxcdWMFjHj0M)P`̰erNh@(׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Elinor Ann Pratt at a later date (please check our website for updated time and day of burial). In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to Covenant House New York, 460 West 41 Street, New York, NY 10036 or at ny.covenanthouse.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 510 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www. stjude.org. Joan (Fenno) Sposito Grassetti, and Samantha Sposito. Dear sister of the late Marie Serafi ni and her surviving husband Robert of Malden. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by an 11am Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made in Joan’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at www.alz.org. O f Revere passed away on December 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Born in Everett on April 23, 1936 to the late Arthur Duffy and Elizabeth (Dougherty) Duff y. Beloved wife of 70 years to Frederick W. Pratt. Devoted mother of the late Frederick Pratt Jr. and Steven Pratt. Cherished grandmother (Nana) of Brian Pratt and the late Jeffrey Pratt. Dear sister of the late Arthur Duff y. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Elinor loved to travel the world, cook giant meals, and entertain friends and family. She also loved her job, selling fur coats. A visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery Phyllis M. (Vivolo) Cesso thony and his wife Annmarie, and Lisa and her partner, Bryan. Cherished grandmother of Katherine, Matthew, Michael, Antonio, Nicolo and Gioia. Sister of Leonard Vivolo and sisterin-law of Nick Ruggiero. Predeceased by her mother, Anna Vivolo, her sister Joanne Ruggiero, and many brother and sister in laws. Phyllis grew up in Boston’s O f Revere. Passed away on December 4, 2023 at the age of 89. Born in Newark, NJ on January 27, 1934 to the late Armando Fenno and Mildred (Mastrangelo). Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Arthur Sposito. Devoted mother of Carl Sposito and his wife Trina of Billerica. Adored grandmother of Nicole Sposito and her fi ancé Anthony North End where she met and married her husband. Together they shared 56 years of marriage and three children, whom she loved dearly. She also adored her six grandchildren who brought her countless moments of joy. Whether she was attending one of their sporting events, dance recitals or plays, she was always honored to be there supporting them. Phyllis loved the North End and especially celebrating St. Anthony’s Feast each year. She was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching and routing for all of the teams during each season. She also loved watching mystery and crime shows with her husband, a retired Boston Police Detective. Above all, Phyllis was known O f Revere, December 3. Beloved wife of B. Anthony. Devoted mother of Carla and her husband David, AnWinthrop Police Investigating Anitsemitic and Hateful "Zoombombing" During Town Council Meeting WINTHROP – Town Manager Anthony Marino, Council President James Letterie and Police Chief Terence M. Delehanty report that the Town of Winthrop and the Winthrop Police Department are investigating after a Zoom-based participant in Tuesday's Town Council meeting shouted an antisemitic slur, displayed a swastika on their screen and appeared to give a nazi salute during a discussion regarding the town's fl ag fl ying policy. "During a civic discussion on the flying of flags on town property, an individual seized the meeting to use it as a platform for hate speech and to display symbols of hate, intimidation and nazism," said Town Council President Letterie. "We condemn this act and all acts of hatred in or around our community, and we will always call out and condemn hatred in all its forms. There is no place for it here in Winthrop." The Town of Winthrop is actively reviewing its public meeting videoconferencing procedures and policies. Added Town Manager Marino: "Winthrop has shown its true nature in the recent past when we banded together as a community of support and caring in the aftermath of a racially-motivated double murder in 2021. We came together then and we will always come together in unity to condemn hatred and intolerance and to fi ght fear and intimidation." The hateful outburst, in which the individual used an ethnic slur described by the American Jewish Committee as being primarily used today by white supremacists to denigrate Jewish people, is now the subject of an active police investigation. The Winthrop Police Department is also reaching out to its state and federal law enforcement partners to bring their considerable resources to bear on the investigation. "The Winthrop Police Department is actively investigating this incident as a hate crime," Chief Delehanty said. "We will respond aggressively to this attack on our community. There is no place for hate in Winthrop. Not in person; not online; not anywhere." for her culinary skills. She could be found awake at midnight cooking a meal or baking desserts for her family. Cooking was her true passion, and she could talk for hours about all kinds of diff erent recipes! She was employed by the City of Revere as a crossing guard, and then as a teacher’s aide for many years. She still told stories about all of the children she remembered teaching, and truly loved caring for and educating them. Phyllis was enthusiastic about being active. She went to the gym where she partook in many classes and loved walking Revere Beach with her late dear friend, Dottie Nardone. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Women’s Club, where she met many wonderful friends, whom she always spoke so fondly about. Everything Phyllis did, she did for her family. She was selfless, giving, trustworthy, caring and graceful and her classy presence will certainly be missed. She also leaves behind many adored nieces and nephews, with whom she loved celebrating all the special moments in their lives, as well as her many close friends. Services for Phyllis will be held at Buonfi glio Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 on Sunday, December 10, 2023 2-6PM, and again Monday 9 -10:30. Followed by mass at Saint Mary’s of The Assumption Parish 670 Washington Street, Revere, MA 02151 at 11:00AM. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phyllis’s memory to copsforkidswithcancer.org, or can be mailed to Cops For Kids With Cancer, Inc. PO Box 850956 Braintree, MA 02185. Melrose Arts & Crafts Society news T he December Monthly Meeting for the Melrose Arts and Crafts Society will be held on Monday, December 11 at First Baptist Church (561 Main St. in Melrose) from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Linda Camberlain will be teaching how to make an origami tie. Members will be working on ongoing projects – Teddy Bears & fi dget mats. This will be the last meeting of 2023. At the November meeting, members were taught how to make diamond dot pictures and embroidered cards. After the business meeting, a Mary Kay director demonstrated on Georgette Petraglia and what a demo it was! Very entertaining and informative. Members were asked to bring red hats and blankets for preemies to the January meeting for distribution to MelroseWakefield Hospital for Valentine’s Day. The society has members from the surrounding 11 communities, and new members are always welcome. If you are interested or have questions, please call Dorothy Iuduce at 781-662-2099. Hope to see you soon. Happy Holidays to all! ׉ 7cassandra://AJUwHsYyn2HMWaLFHNGPTzfAsksocL-BYgMqlRHSDOY*`̰erNh@)erNh@( PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://TbCU7RbWUHFUfb54_wwSleZ34R0T9LUlXjIKELg02_U >`)׉ 7cassandra://7LZ7eJdOkegvra1P8skKxCtlDwHO0WXdP0UESrsywJ8͛_`J׉ 7cassandra://mgksXgmop7GssCj0A9YDjMW40SgjOxeG01ynDbPfGnY'`̰erNh@^ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://DNq8KIJp8ofLW8pha1MqBFLg-tjTs3ejq9FuQKlL014(`)׉ 7cassandra://CDqaCjpz4g0uzae34LGngI7MZQWjFLi2tKrNiMjke6E͝F`J׉ 7cassandra://IjtqHlzF_uAE66ZpM4egKJ2j4nUtshU-sLWd7pMCeng.`̰erNh@`נerNh@d 7̢9ׁHhttp://www.thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E(Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 16 ule would be. The House voted [for] two conference committee reports and a series of budget veto overrides. I only missed the one day of formal session, but the House took up quite a few votes that day.” REPRESENTATIVES’2023 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2023 The percentage listed next to the representatives’ name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the representative voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) Rep. Jeff Turco 100 percent (0) ALSO, UP ON BEACON HILL BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3963) – The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would prohibit the state, the MBTA and cities and towns from constructing “hostile architecture” that supporters of the ban say targets the homeless and tries to push them out of certain areas. The bill defi nes hostile architecture as “any building or structure that is designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level.” According to Robert Rosenberger, an associate professor of philosophy at Georgia Institute of Technology, who has studied and written extensively on the subject, hostile architecture includes armrests that divide benches so that the bench is not long enough to sleep on, sprinklers that are turned on at night and certain trash cans. “Garbage cans … serve several functions for people living unhoused,” said Rosenberger. “Some people use garbage cans as a source of recyclable materials [which] can often be exchanged for a small sum of money. Garbage cans are also sometimes approached as a source of discarded food.” He notes that many newer garbage cans are built so that people cannot reach inside them to obtain recycled bottles or cans or leftover food. Supporters say that family homelessness in Greater Boston has doubled over the last decade, shelters are overcrowded and waiting lists for aff ordable housing are in the tens of thousands. They note that policies that sterilize the homelessness crisis in public spaces are not only inhumane, but they also only serve to mask the problem. “Housing ought to be a human right and combating homelessness will require a comprehensive approach that includes housing production, tenant protections and bigger investments in aff ordability and services,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (DCambridge). “What will not work is designing public spaces that are hostile to unhoused people. This only sends the issue deeper into the shadows.” BAN SOME ARTIFICIAL TURFS (H 3948) – Another measure heard by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee would ban municipalities and the state from installing or subsidizing new artifi cial turf fi elds that contain zinc, plastic, perfl uoroalkyl and polyfl uoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or other toxins. It would not aff ect current turf fi elds which would be grandfathered in under the bill, but it would assure that no new public artifi cial turf construction would take place. “Based on the growing body of evidence that shows that these turf fi elds pose a danger for athletes from heat stress, severe abrasions and toxic chemical exposure, and cause substantial environmental harm to the local environment,” said sponsor Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury). “These concerns have led the U.S. Men and Women’s soccer teams to stop playing on turf, and have compelled towns and cities, including Boston, to issue moratoriums on new turf construction.” GUN LEGISLATION – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on several bills dealing with guns including these three: GHOST GUNS (S 1496) – Would make ghost guns illegal in Massachusetts. Sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) explains that ghost guns are unfi nished firearms that allow individuals to easily build their own guns from unregulated kits. “Once constructed, these fi rearms are unserialized and untraceable,” she said. “To address this loophole, this bill would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or purchase any fi rearm without a valid serial number, which would include the unfinished frames and receivers. In addition, this bill would make it illegal to manufacture, or 3D print, fi rearms without a license. “I fi led this legislation, because although Massachusetts has some of the strongest gun laws in the country, these laws are being undermined by the proliferation and availability of these untraceable ghost guns,” continued Creem. “We cannot sit idly by as people continue to exploit this loophole to skirt our state’s fi rearms regulations and contribute to gun violence across the commonwealth.” CANNOT CONFISCATE LEGAL GUNS (S 1513) - Would prohibit police, other law enforcement offi cers and other government officials from confiscating any lawfully owned firearm, rifle, shotgun, machinegun or ammunition. A civil fi ne of between $500 and $5,000 or up to a 2.5year prison sentence would be imposed for each confiscated weapon. The legislation does not prohibit the confi scation of a fi rearm from any person who has been placed under arrest, is the subject of a protection order or has had their fi rearm identifi - cation card or license to carry revoked or suspended. “I fi led this legislation to provide lawful Massachusetts gun owners an extra guarantee of their Second Amendment rights,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “This bill would make it unlawful for police or other government offi cials acting on behalf of the commonwealth to seize legally owned weapons in the event that a state of emergency is declared in the commonwealth.” RAISE THE AGE FOR GUN POSSESSION (H 2369) – Would raise the minimum age for acquiring a Firearm Identifi cation Card (FID) from 18 years old (or 14-17 years of age with parental consent) to 21 years old. FID permits the purchase, possession and transportation of non-large-capacity rifl es, shotguns and ammunition. “So much of gun violence can be attributed to accidents that occur with minors,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “My hope is that everyone who has an FID card is responsible enough to own a fi rearm, and that starts with being of the appropriate age and maturity.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions. During the week of November 27-December 2, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 58 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 12 hours and 41 minutes. Mon. Nov. 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Tues. Nov. 28 No House session No Senate session Wed. Mon. 29 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Thurs. Nov. 30 House 11:00 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 6:18 p.m. Fri. Dec. 1 House 11:02 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senate 1:21 p.m. to 2:12 p.m. Sat. Dec. 2 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. No Senate session QUOTABLE QUOTES “I promise all the constituents of this district that I will work hard to ensure that your interests are represented on Beacon Hill. I will work continuously to make a positive diff erence for our district and our commonwealth. I will always stand with the taxpayers, help small businesses and ensure that our state government is accountable.” ---Sen. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) upon being sworn into the Senate to fi ll the seat vacated by Former Sen. Anne Gobi. “Using creativity as a foundation, our cultural districts have proven themselves as drivers of economic activity within communities. With this investment, we’re not only supporting the creative and cultural sector, but the communities that host cultural districts as they continue to leverage their unique character to attract visitors and support economic growth.” ---Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, announcing $810,000 in grants funding 54 state-designated cultural districts to encourage the development and success of the cultural districts and foster local cultural preservation. “I am proud of my team’s dedication in securing a settlement with Rent-A-Center, which sadly utilized egregious tactics to target and exploit low-income communities for profi t. My offi ce will continue to protect all consumers from harmful and exploitive practices by those who do business in our state.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campell announcing the state will receive $8.75 million from a settlement with Rent-A-Center to resolve allegations that the company engaged in a pattern of unfair and deceptive business practices against consumers in violation of state consumer protection laws. “Nourishing and healthy food is grown right here in Massachusetts, but not all of our residents have access to these local farms. This funding will help bridge that gap by investing in our Buy Local organizations, farmers and environmental justice communities. Everyone, regardless of race or income, deserves access to fresh, local products.” --- Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing $800,000 in grants to support the eff orts of ten regional Buy Local organizations that work to help generate consumer awareness and demand for locally grown food products. 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. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspaperscall The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://mgksXgmop7GssCj0A9YDjMW40SgjOxeG01ynDbPfGnY'`̰erNh@*׉ETHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Page 19 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 Belschner, Stephanie BUYER1 Mejia-Villalta, Melkim A RECOUNT | SEE Page 19 making sure about everything. There were a lot of affi rmations we wanted to look at. We just wanted to make sure everything REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Baum, Harold Por llo, Sandra D was done correctly," As for next steps, Rizzo said he hasn't made any decisions yet. "It's doubtful I'll run for council again," he said. "But right now, we're just wrapping up the 2023 election." Buccilli, Paula M SELLER2 418 Malden St #B 83 Vane St ADDRESS DATE PRICE 11.20.23 365000 11.17.23 760000 Revere Candidate for Mayor Dan Rizzo is shown with his attorney, Brian Gaff . Revere Election Commission member and former City Councillor Atty. Steven Reardon watched the ballots being delivered to the RHS Field House on Saturday morning. City of Revere Attorney Lauren Goldberg addresses the staff of the City of Revere chosen for the counting. Councillor-at-Large and Candidate for Mayor Dan Rizzo talks with supporters at the RHS Field House before the recount begins. Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe, shown talking to some of his support team prior to the start of the recount at the RHS Fieldhouse on Saturday. Each candidate needed approximately 40 volunteers to look over ballots. 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COMPLETELY REHABBED 2 FAMILY FEATURING 2 LEVEL OWNERS UNIT WITH 3 BEDS AND 2 BATHS. 3RD FLOOR MASTER SUITE WITH BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM TILED SHOWER, SITTING AREA AND WALK IN CLOSET. BOTH UNITS HAVE CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS WITH FIREPLACE AND WIFI TV'S. NEW KITCHENS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. NEW SOLID OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT ALL THREE LEVELS. BOTH UNITS HAVE IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER HOOK UPS. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. NEW ROOF, NEW VINYL SIDING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DOORS, NEW MAINTENANCE-FREE DECK OVERLOOKING LARGE PRIVATE LOT. NEW HEATING SYSTEMS, NEW CENTRAL AC SYSTEMS, NEW WATER HEATERS, ALL NEW PLUMBING, EACH UNIT HAS ALL NEW 200 AMP ELECTRICAL, NEW ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. NEW BATHROOMS WITH CUSTOM TILE BATHS/SHOWERS AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. SPRAY FOAM INSULATION AND SOUND INSULATION IN BETWEEN FLOORS, 2 CAR GARAGE WITH NEW ROOF, NEW SIDING, NEW DOOR AND MOTOR. SAUGUS $ 999,999 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT MALDEN COMING SOON COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT SAUGUS UNDER CONTRACT SAUGUS FOR SALE FOR SALE- REMODELED 4 BED, 2 BATH CAPE WITH NEW KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. RE-FINISHED HW FLOORING, NEW HEAT, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC, ALL NEW PLUMBING, NEW HOT WATER. NEW AC. NEW BATHS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND TILED TUB/SHOWERS. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. PLENTY OF ROOM IN BASEMENT FOR EXPANSION. 1 CAR GARAGE. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER, RAIL TRAIL AND THE VETS SCHOOL. SAUGUS $649,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE-FOUR FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN SQUARE AREA CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. EACH UNIT IS RENTED WITH LONG TERM TENANTS AND EACH UNIT HAS IT’S OWN SEPARATE ENTRANCE. TWO NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS, SEPARATE ELECTRIC METERS, 2 DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING FOR UP TO 8 CARS. WILL BE DELIVERED OCCUPIED. PEABODY $975,500 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN NEED OF TLC. GREAT FOR HANDYMAN. HEAT AND A/C NOT WORKING. LARGE ADDITION.2 CAR PARKING. DANVERS $99,900 LAUREN BARTON 781-835-6989 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $99,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $99,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 SOLD PEABODY LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? 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