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EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.8 -FREET www.advocatenews.net City to Hold Public Meeting on Using Former Everett High School for Seventh and Eighth Graders Will share an overview of a feasibility study on repurposing the former high school to accommodate more classrooms Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (484 Broadway) in the City Council Chamber (third fl oor), to continue discussions regarding the potential use of the former Everett High School, located at 548 Broadway, for additional classroom space for seventh and eighth grade public school students. City representatives will present fi ndings from a feasibility study commissioned to evaluate the use of the former Everett High School as a suitable location for expanded classroom space. This study, initially presented at the December 2024 City Council meeting, explored utilizing part of the former school while the building continues to house the Webster School Extension and additional community resources. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. While residents abutting 548 Broadway are especially encouraged to PUBLIC MEETING | SEE PAGE 5 CRIMSON TIDE PRIDE: Coach Gerard Boyce, third, right, and his Everett boys basketball team proudly pose with the Dudley Davenport Tournament banner after beating Sharon, the host team, in the championship game on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The win clinches a berth in the Division 1 state tournament for the Crimson Tide. (Courtesy photo) By Joe McConnell F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax O ftentimes, the phrase clutch performance is overused in the world of sports. What is described as clutch should be considered as routine most of the time. But earlier this week, the Everett High School (EHS) boys basketball team (10-10) lived up to the true meaning of the word clutch during the annual Dudley Davenport Tournament at Sharon High School. They needed two wins to make the Division 1 state tournament, and did so with a resolve that had second-year coach Gerard Boyce praising their eff orts to reach every high school basketball team’s goal that’s set on the fi rst day of practice way back in late November. The Crimson Tide fi rst defeated Walpole on Sunday (Feb. 16) in the tourney opener, 52-43. After a day off , the tournament resumed on Tuesday, where the Tide then upended the host team in the championship game, 61-54. As a result, these two “clutch” wins have extended the season for the Everett boys. They CRIMSON TIDE | SEE PAGE 8 The Everett Advocate Celebrates Black History Month Special Edition of Prominent Residents from Past to Present. See page 11 Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, February 21, 2025 Crimson Tide boys basketball comes through in the clutch to clinch state tournament berth Everett wins both games in Sharon’s Dudley Davenport Tournament to extend season

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Everett Police and Project Delta team up to help children in crisis situations Project Delta program introduced at Police Roll Call on Feb. 12 Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Police Department welcomed Mark Aubuchon of Project Delta to speak during their afternoon roll call, to introduce this unique new program to the City of Everett’s fi rst responders. Project Delta is designed to provide fi rst responders in police, fire and EMS departments with stuff ed animals for kids in crisis situations. For free, Project Delta provides multiple stuff ed animals in a small drawstring backpack called a kit. The kits are placed in cruisers for offi cers to hand out a stuff ed animal to a child during a traumatic or frightening crisis call. The content of the kit can be given out at an offi cer’s discretion. The bag can also be used as an emergency carry-all for a child’s belongings. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Shown from left to right: Captain Demetri O’Malley, Captain Christopher Hannon, Everett resident Peter Demirdjian of the Mt. Vernon-Galilean Masonic Lodge, Mark Aubuchon of Project Delta, Police Chief Paul Strong and Community Outreach Offi cer Nicole O’Donnell. The idea for Project Delta was borne out of its founder having an excess of stuff ed animals due to his autistic son’s uncanny ability to beat what is commonly known as the crane (claw) game. Having mastered the game, his son soon found himself with an excess of these animals. Out of this excess, Project Delta was created. Mayor Carlo DeMaria stated, “I would like to thank Project Delta and Everett resident Peter Demirdjian of the Mt. Vernon Galilean Lodge for sponsoring to help bring this wonderful program to our City.” He continued, “Chief Strong, Community Outreach offi cer Nicole O’Donnell and all of our Project Delta kits with stuff ed animals EPD offi cers work very hard to ensure that any and all available programs that will benefi t our residents and especially our youth, are implemented smoothly and efficiently and this is just another example of their great work ethic.” — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 3 Resident parking sticker system to be reviewed by City Council A By Neil Zolot Committee for 2026 Resident Stickers is being formed to revamp the resident parking sticker system. “We have to attack residential parking,” Police Sergeant and Traffi c Commission member Joseph Gaff said at a Special Meeting of the City Council on parking on Tuesday, February 11. “It will be quite a task. We did what we did with commercial parking and the next step will be the residential program,” a reference to reducing the number of stickers for commercial vehicles from 501 in 2023 to 233 in 2024.” In 2024, 179 disability spots were also eliminated by identifying who was using those parking spaces. “It worked well,” Gaff reported. “It may not sound like much, but 179 is pretty good. Every spot helps.” Overall, however, 26,551 stickers were issued in 2023 and 27,023 in 2024. They are free in January and February, but after March 1 cost $10 per year. To get one, people must show a valid registration indicating the vehicle is garaged in Everett, meaning parking excise taxes are paid in Everett. Commercial stickers cost $300. The Committee will consist of four members of the Traffi c Commission, two City Councillors and one person each from the Engineering Dept., Code Enforcement, the Fire Dept., the Legal Dept. and Transportation Department. The fi rst meeting will be March 6 and a new program has to be determined by the end of October to meet deadlines to print new stickers for 2026. “We have to set our sights on what we want to do and what we can do legally,” Gaff said. “We’ll get information from other communities, but Everett is a special place. We don’t have the space other cities do.” The fi rst step will be determining how many legal parking spaces there are “so we know if we’re giving out too many stickers,” Gaff explained. That will include determining the number of street space permits that will be issued to each building, be it a single-family home or a multifamily one. The Committee will factor in the number of bedrooms, the existence of a driveway and tenant access to it to fi gure it out. “Limiting the number of resident stickers per structure is something we need to look at,” Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen feels. “We have to motivate people to use driveways. Limiting the number of stickers per structure will.” “We’ve got to get people to use their driveways, especially during snowstorms,” Gaff Wayne A. Matewsky Justice of the Peace / Notary Public (617) 389-5106 Complimentary Notary Service for Everett Seniors SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM agreed. He added that, contrary to public opinion, painting parking lines on streets will actually increase the number of spaces because cars will be parked in a more orderly fashion. “It can add spots if everyone parks correctly,” he said. Eff orts have been made to PARKING | SEE PAGE 4

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CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 them, have resident restrictions every hour of every day, 24/7. Letters are sent to violators with more than fi ve violations and they are given 10 days to pay up. If a vehicle is towed due to noncompliance, a tow fee is added. The same practice, with notification prior to towing, is applied to abandoned vehicles, which Gaff said “people think we can get rid of just like that.” “Sometimes if we see a car that’s been there a long time, we put a fl yer on it and they get the message,” Luongo added. Permits and car registration can be delayed if fi nes are not paid, but Gaff pointed out that if someone has a recently renewed license or registration, it can be years before they would have to pay. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith asked how rules that cars must be moved every 72 hours are enforced. “Good luck,” Gaff answered. “It’s similar to abandoned vehicles. The only way we go after that is if someone calls and we investigate.” Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers asked Gaff and Luongo their opinion on 24/7 restrictions all across the city.“I’m not in favor of that,” Gaff answered. “I like to visit people and have people visit me and it will hurt businesses.” Van Campen suggested that guest parking passes be more readily available and sent out to residents that request them. Gaff also expressed concern that too many restrictions as to who can park where and when could pit neighbor against neighbor. “We have to be careful about that,” he feels. Luongo pointed out that plenty of tickets are written on the weekends for other violations. “There’s always something going on,” he said. Those violations include parking near hydrants, on crosswalks and too close to corners, something Smith said happens on her street. Gaff suggested that painting crosswalks or sidewalk curbs close to corners might decrease violations. There are tighter restrictions on commercial vehicles – defined as those with more than four wheels and over 10,000 pounds – but Gaff said authorities basically can only react to complaints. Efforts are being made to restrict using commercial vehicles for delivery to businesses to early morning hours, probably 6-9 a.m. “We’re looking at loading zones, so it wouldn’t affect parking for people wanting to do regular business,” Gaff said. “It would apply to delivery trucks. We’ve asked businesses not to use 18-wheelers. It just doesn’t work.” In 2023, 42,323 tickets were issued, 17,161 of which were for resident violations; 65,871 were issued in 2024, with 25,488 for resident violations. That amounts to a 56% increase in all tickets issued and a 49% increase for those issued for resident violations. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 5 No kid should be priced out of playing sports By Hanna Skandera P articipating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience -- or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today. The cost of participating in sports has become increasingly prohibitive. The rise of digital entertainment has captivated kids’ attention, drawing them away from physical activities. These declining participation rates threaten young Americans’ mental and physical health. Anxiety and depression in kids, which can be alleviated by exercise, are on the rise. Youth sports are becoming steadily more privatized: Today, “pay-to-play” youth sports is a $30-to $40 billion dollar industry. American families spend an average of almost $900 annually PUBLIC MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 attend, all are welcome. The meeting will be broadcast live on Everett Community Television (ECTV) and will be made available for replay. The former Everett High School has served the community for over a century. Originally opened in 1922 to accommodate Everett’s growing student population, the building served as the city’s primary high school until 2007, when the new high school opened at 100 Elm Street. Since then, the City has continued to use the building for educational and community purposes, after previous efforts to surplus the property failed to attract proposals deemed acceptable by residents. per child to participate in organized sports. The growing socio-economic gap in sports participation is glaring. Today, while more than two in three kids from wealthier families are playing sports, only about one in three from the poorest families get the same opportunity. Sports teach teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and resilience -- traits that are essential both on and off the field. For many kids from challenging family situations, sports offer a sense of belonging and purpose and put them on the path to a more stable future. Participation in sports has been linked to better academic performance, higher self-esteem, and a greater likelihood of college attendance. In fact, studies show that 66% of students who earn all A’s play organized sports compared to just 24% of students with mostly D’s and F’s. Kids who play sports have higher lifetime earnings. They have vastly lower rates of depression, obesity, and other serious health conditions. The benefits are so stark that Americans would be a collective $57 billion richer each year, thanks to reduced healthcare spending and increased productivity, if the youth sports participation rate increased by just about ten percentage points, according to one recent study. Investing in youth sports is a matter of public health -and national pride. The athletes who will represent us in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics are today’s young hopefuls in recreational leagues and school teams. Without a robust pipeline of young talent, not only will our health suffer -- but our ability to compete at the highest levels will be compromised. Non-profit organizations have a unique opportunity to cultivate that pipeline. My organization, the Daniels Fund, recently teamed up with the Aspen Institute to launch the first-ever Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day. With over $3.7 million raised through overwhelming support from philanthropists and community members, this campaign demonstrates the deep belief in the importance of making sports accessible to all children. As a society, we’ll need to make big investments to ensure that every child has a chance to experience the benefits of sports. By doing so, we will build a healthier, more resilient generation of Americans. Hanna Skandera is president and CEO of the Daniels Fund (danielsfund.org) and is a former track and field athlete and coach. This piece originally ran in Salon. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com

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Money raised funds student scholarships, meals for those with food insecurity, the revitalization of Peabody open space, and partnerships with dozens of local organizations that make our community stronger. “The entire club pitches in and looks forward to this event each year,” said Club Co-Presidents Cindy Moore and Kerry Armstrong. For more information about Peabody Rotary’s charitable activities, visit: www. rotarypeabody.org. With hundreds of people attending, participation or sponsorship is a great opportunity for business exposure. All participating restaurants and sponsors are featured prominently on the Taste website, Facebook, and at the event. If you are interested in being a food vendor (only a few spots left!), sponsor or attendee, or would like to donate items for our auction, please go to the Taste website: www.peabodyrotarytaste.com. We hope you’ll join us on March 18th! 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Purchase your tickets and view the most up-todate list of participating restaurants and sponsors on www. peabodyrotarytaste.com or connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ events/2762682907292312/. We already have an amazing - and growing - lineup of North Shore restaurants off ering mouth-watering main courses, decadent desserts and savory spirits. Taste some of the best food and drink the North Shore has to offer from: Rumson’s, Chick-fi l-A, Treadwell’s, Root, Sol Bean, In the Game, Mexicali Cantina Grill, Granite Coast Brewing, Bagel World, Amigo’s Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar, Ithaki, Magia, Rev, D’Orsi’s, Aroma Joe’s, Clean Eatz, & Kouzina, with more added every day! A special thanks to our genn celebration of Jewish Women’s History Month, Lappin Foundation, JCCNS, and NSJCC invite the community to Ballots, Babies, and Banners of Peace, featuring Dr. Melissa R. Klapper, Professor of History and Director of Women’s & Gender Studies at Rowan University. The program will highlight the untold story of American Jewish Women’s Pre-World War II activism and the long history of American Jewish women’s involvement in making change in the world around them. The program will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. The program is free, and everyone is welcome. Please register at LappinFoundation.org. For more information contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@lappinfoundation.org. Come and enjoy Polymnia Choral Society’s performance of Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 8, Polymnia will continue this tradition by performing Joseph Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass,” a masterwork that will resonate through the rafters from the opening “Kyrie” to the fi - nal “Amen.” Originally titled “Missa in angustiis” (Mass For Troubled Times), this choral work contains music that was written during a time of war. It expresses both the tension that existed during that time and the hope for a brighter future. This Mass is widely acknowledged as Haydn’s greatest work. Alongside this masterpiece of the classical era will be Elaine Hagenberg’s fi rst major work, Illuminare. This work is already receiving praise for its eff ectiveness and beauty. This concert will be held at the Melrose Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children. To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https:// polymnia.org/about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St.) or call 617-633-5006. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information about Polymnia: www.polymnia.org/about

Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 MassFiscal slams Governor’s hidden prescription drug tax Plan will hurt consumers to pay for migrant-driven MassHealth costs T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) sharply criticized Governor Maura Healey’s hidden tax on prescription drugs disguised as a “pharmacy assessment,” which was inconspicuously slipped into her fiscal 2026 budget proposal. The tax, which resurrects a failed policy from two decades ago, would charge pharmacies up to $2 per prescription, with the funds funneled into the state’s struggling MassHealth program – a system increasingly burdened by costs associated with the state’s migrant crisis. “This proposal is a prescription for disaster. It’s a hidden tax that will ultimately be passed on to consumers, raising healthcare costs at a time when families, seniors, and small businesses can least afford it. Governor Healey is asking Massachusetts residents to foot the bill for a broken MassHealth system that is drowning in expenses, largely due to her administration’s inability to address the migrant crisis,” said MassFiscal Executive Director Paul Diego Craney. The “pharmacy assessment” – buried in Section 78 of Healey’s budget – imposes either a 6% fee on pharmacy revenues or $2 per prescription, whichever is lower. The administration claims that the tax will not impact patients directly, but MassFiscal asserted that this notion is misleading. “This is a tax, plain and simple, no matter what spin the administration puts on it. Pharmacies will have no choice but to pass these costs along to consumers. For most people in Massachusetts, this will mean higher out-of-pocket costs for essential medications,” said Craney. According to the Healey administration, the tax is expected to generate up to $145 million annually to prop up MassHealth and prevent pharmacy closures in low-income areas. However, MassFiscal noted that the governor’s approach avoids tackling the root causes of MassHealth’s unsustainable growth. “MassHealth costs are skyrocketing because of Beacon Hill’s refusal to address the influx of illegal and inadmissible migrants overwhelming our public programs. Rather than enacting meaningful reforms to control costs, Governor Healey is resorting to taxing prescription drugs—a move that will hurt Massachusetts residents while letting her administration’s fiscal mismanagement off the hook,” said Craney. This is not the first time Massachusetts has attempted such a tax. A similar “pharmacy assessment” was struck down by a Superior Court judge in 2003, who called it an illegal excise tax. Then-Governor Mitt Romney later vetoed an attempt to revive it, citing its disproportionate impact on seniors and those on fixed incomes. “Governor Healey is recycling bad policy from two decades ago. It didn’t work then, and it won’t work now. The people of Massachusetts deserve better than to have their healthcare costs hiked to pay for a problem the administration refuses to fix,” closed Craney. MassFiscal advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability in state government and increased economic opportunity for the people of our Commonwealth.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 11 Everett Celebrates Black History Month I Ambassador Walter C. Carrington Everett High School Harvard University Harvard Law School US Army Peace Corps – Director of Africa Ambassador to Senegal Ambassador to Nigeria Grand Marshal Everett’s 125th Anniversary Parade Jr. as the National Housing Director of SCLC Ordained as a minister by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Founder/president of Farmers Agribusiness Resource Management (FARM) Rep. Gloria (Johnson) Fox Everett High School Massachusetts House of Representatives Vice-Chair – Joint Committee on Housing Joint Committee on Ways and Means House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling House Committee on Ways and Means Retired from the House in 2016, as the longest serving woman in the Great and General Court. Charles & Henrietta Shearer Pioneer hoteliers on Martha’s Vineyard. Established Shearer Cottage, which still stands today, designated as the first stop on the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard. Marilyn Carrington Everett High School Boston University Harvard University Vice-president TransAfrica Founded the Deaconess-Beth Israel Multicultural Cancer Task Force. Helping underprivileged families deal with cancer and cancer treatments. United Way Champions of Change Award honoree. Matthew Bullock Everett High School Dartmouth College Harvard Law School (Honorary Degree) First African-American coach of a predominantly white high school (Everett) and college (Massachusetts Agricultural College, now UMass) Athletic Director – Morehouse College and Alabama A&M Member of the Massachusetts Bar Assistant Massachusetts Attorney General Judge Lee G. Johnson Everett High School UMass-Amherst New England School of Law Teacher – Parlin Junior High School Middlesex County Probation Officer Attorney – Private Practice Civil Service Commissioner Middlesex County Registrar of Probate Presiding Justice of Malden District Court Rev. Dr. Al Sampson Everett High School Shaw University President – Shaw University NAACP President – Youth/College Chapters North Carolina NAACP Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) Appointed by Dr. Martin Luther King and baseball coach Coaching Assistant (football) – Boston College and Holy Cross Howard University – Head Football and Basketball Coach CPL. MELVIN JOHN KELLEY, JR. Everett Public Schools Massachusetts National Guard Italian Campaign of World War II 371st Infantry Regiment Killed in action in the Serchio Valley when was struck on the side of his body by a shell. Originally interred at the temporary cemetery at Castelfiorentino. Reinterred at Long Island National Cemetery in New York with full military honors. Sgt. Herman A. Day Everett Public Schools 366th Infantry Regiment; a segregated unit of the United States Army that was unique in that it had all black officers and personnel. Airfield Security – Sardinia and Adriatic Coast Italian Campaign of World War II Killed in action when hit by enemy shells causing visible burns on his body. He died before he reached the field hospital. Buried at Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy. In 2016, the City of Everett dedicated a playground in his name near his old Arlington Street neighborhood. Rep. Lincoln G. Pope Everett High School – Class Orator of Class of ‘35 Lincoln University Boston University Civil Engineer Actor – Civic Repertory Theatre in Boston. United States Army 1st African-American Democrat elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives Honored by the Boston NAACP for his work on civil rights. Legislative Assistant to the Mass House Sergeant-at-Arms William Edward “Doc” Morrison D.D.S. Everett High School Member of the 1914 National Championship Team Tufts University Howard University – Dental Program Everett High – Acting head football Lincoln College – Head Football Coach Private dental practice – Philadelphia, PA Helen Wortham Holiday Everett High School New England Conservatory of Music Radio Performer – WEEI, WGI Sang at the 1918 Anti-Lynching Law demonstration Musical Actress – Potter’s Field at Plymouth Theater Boston awarded a certificate of merit by the Metropolitan Theatre for her operatic performance in Aida under conductor Fabien Sevitzky. Omar Easy, PhD Everett High School Penn State Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders Easy Way Foundation Blue-Gray All Star Game MVP Everett High – Asst Offensive Football Coach, Boys’ Head Track and Field Coach Penn State – Teaching Assistant Law and Ethics in Education City of Everett – Director of Organizational Assessment Superintendent of the Wayland Public Schools Arthur Jordan Everett City Council – 1st AfricanAmerican elected – 1901 Spanish-American War US Army – 6th Massachusetts, Company I – all African-American soldiers and officers Battle of Yauco Protected the US and English Consulates at Ganco Dorothy Martin Long Everett High School Malden School of Business Boston University – American Sign Language Everett School Committee – 1st African-American elected Everett Charter Commission Everett Election Commission Housing Families, Inc. – Volunteer tutor of homeless children Everett Diversity and Equity Taskforce Honored as a New Patriots “Difference Maker” Diamond Ferri Everett High School Syracuse University NFL – Giants, Falcons, Cardinals NFL Europe – Amsterdam Admirals CFL – Won 3 Gray Cup Championships (2) Montreal Allouettes (1) Saskatchewan Roughriders n celebration of Black History Month, the Everett Advocate presents just a few of the many notable residents who not only served their country, sacrificing their lives as heroes, but the many men and women who excelled in their fields of law, arts and entertainment, academia and sports.

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Everett hosts second annual Lunar New Year Celebration Attendees gathered at the Connolly Center to celebrate the year of the Snake Pictured from left to right: event organizer Hung Goon, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine, event organizer Fay Thomas and Victor Ng. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Attendees were joined by one of the characters at the Lunar New Year Celebration. Event organizer Hung Goon speaking to attendees Event organizer Fay Thomas speaking to attendees Performers put on a fantastic show for all who attended. City of Everett Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine speaking to attendees. Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett hosted the its second annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Connolly Center. Residents gathered to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Attendees rang in 2025 with a celebration featuring entertainment like musical performances, dancing and singing throughout the evening along with delicious food served to all. Following the performances, the event culminated with the Red Envelope ceremony where gifts were handed out to all who attended. This event marked the second time the City hosted a Lunar New Year event as part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s “Everett for Everyone” initiative. Celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year The event included a variety of performances for all to enjoy and learn about their cultural significance. marks the beginning of the new year in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Although Lunar New Year is observed worldwide, it is commonly celebrated in China – along with many other countries in East Asia – with performances, dances, festivals, parades, music and acrobatics. 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.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 13 Everett hosts second annual Lunar New Year Celebration Attendees gathered at the Connolly Center to celebrate the year of the Snake Community members, elected officials and event organizers joined together at the City of Everett’s second annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Pictured from left to right: event organizer Hung Goon, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine, former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi and Chelsea City Councillor Calvin T. Brown. Attendees lined up to be served some delicious food. Shown from left to right: prominent Everett Attorney Roland Hughes, Event organizer Hung Goon and former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi. Former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi alongside Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine. Event organizer Hung Goon (middle, dressed as an emperor) was joined by Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine (left) and Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia (right) during the Red Envelope ceremony.

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 OBITUARIES Fred Campagnoni Fred was born in Everett on April 23, 1946, the fi fth child of Rose and Albert Campagnoni. After graduating from Everett High School, he served in the U.S. Army. Fred went on to graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Education from Suff olk University. Fred was a hard worker with an upbeat personality. The neighbors on the street referred to him as ‘Fast Freddy’, holding two jobs for 40 years to support his family. Fred was a dedicated teacher at Medford High School and worked part-time in the evenings at UPS in Watertown. Fred enjoyed summers O f Danvers (formerly of Everett.) Passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 17. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and wonderful friend. down the Cape with his close high school friends. He fell in love with his wife Tish, and they were fortunate to share 51 years together. Building a family with Tish, fi lled with love, laughter and support, has always been Fred’s biggest accomplishment. He loved his three girls and often shared stories with his friends. Additionally, being a Papa was a role that Fred cherished, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surrounded by many lifelong friends throughout the years, Fred and Tish fi lled their lives with travel, dancing, and laughter while creating a lifetime of memories to hold on to. Finding new and cherished friendships later in life was truly a blessing to Fred. Family and friends were so important to Fred. Fred was charismatic and loved dancing. He enjoyed spending summers down the Cape and a cigar in the backyard. He was a morning person and could talk for hours. Fred loved Sunday sauce with the family. Fred is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia “Tish”, and his three children: Nicole Tibbetts and her husband, David, of Danvers; Lisa Campagnoni and her husband, Paul Esteso, of Brookline; Jill Campagnoni, of Salem; and his six grandchildren: Tyler, Nathan, Eli, Emily, Milo, and Max. Fred was predeceased by his parents and siblings Albert, Richard, Lorraine, and Janet Campagnoni. Funeral Arrangements: Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Fred’s visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Monday February 24nd from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 12pm. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to off er condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card. Janet L. Guanci ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 25-30 Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, the Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Everett, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide repair services for Heavy Duty Freightliner Truck Repair Services for CITY vehicles. Vendor must be a factory-authorized repair center for Freightliner. All inquiries concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing and addressed to: City of Everett Purchasing Department 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Or Allison.jenkins@ci.everett.ma.us All bid documents will be posted to the City Of Everett’s webpage Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com) All bids are due on or before 1 pm on March 10, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. This bid and contract are solicited under MGL c. 30B. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities if deemed to be in the best interest of the City Of Everett. February 21, 2025 WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, Esquire, First Justice of this Court at Woburn, this 4th day of February, 2025. TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 21, 2025 O f Everett. Passed away on February 8, 2025, daughter to the late Alfred and late Ann (Lanzo) Guanci. Dear sister of Dianne and her husband Steve Fortier of Malden, Robert and his wife Mary of Sebago, Maine, Linda and her husband Paul Crawford of East Falmouth, William and wife Stephanie of Everett, Michael and wife Julie of Everett, Patricia Guanci McNally and Edward Myers of Everett, late Elizabeth and her husband Paul Sek of Revere, Nancy and her husband Dennis Pontbriand of Bradenton, Florida, Geraldine Guanci Moran of Tarpon Springs, Florida and many loving nieces and nephews. Janet was known to many as a OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 15 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 25D-0064 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION MICHELLE KANE, Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH KANE, Defendant To the above-named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, seeking custody of Minor child. You are required to serve upon Michelle Kane - plaintiff - whose address is 265 Elm St. Everett, MA 02149 your answer on or before March 18, 2025. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Woburn.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 15 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 14 cheerful, kind, loving bartender for many years. She enjoyed the company of her large extended family, long phone conversations, and she was a loyal friend to many. Janet was known for her love of cooking, cooking shows, crossword puzzles, sudoku, Keno, and enjoyed a competitive game of Yahtzee! Janet will be surely missed by all. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, February 19th in Boston Cremation, 287 Main St. Malden, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: www.stjude.org A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store https:// sympathy.legacy.com/. Leo J. Barrett, Sr O f Everett and Lynnfield. Known as ‘Big Leo’, age 84, passed away on January 20 at Salem Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The world has truly lost a larger-than-life person who always wanted the best for everyone, most importantly making sure that all who came into his presence left with a smile on their face and an everlasting memory to cherish forever. Leo was forever proud to be a ‘kid from Everett,’ especially when he would remind everyone that he was from the legendary Woodlawn section of the city. Born in Everett on December 4, 1940, he was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Marion (Power) Barrett. For a man who accomplished so much personally and professionally, his greatest honor was simply being a ‘Son of a Fisherman.’ Leo was raised and educated in Everett and was immensely proud of his ‘Crimson Tide’ roots. While attending Our Lady of Grace School and Everett Public Schools, he made numerous lifelong friends who he considered family and loved deeply throughout his life. Anyone who knew Leo found a true friend, whose loyalty was unmatched, and in whom they could rely for anything they ever needed. Graduating from Everett High School during the idyllic era of Camelot, Leo was greatly inspired by American pride and the call to public service, heeding the bold challenge of his idol, President John F. Kennedy, to give back to his country. Leo chose to meet this generational challenge by serving the city that had given him so much. He proudly held top leadership positions on both the Everett Board of Aldermen and the City Council. During his time as an elected official, he was a trailblazer on many issues confronting the community he proudly served. He was particularly proud to use his leadership role to ensure that the ‘youth of Everett’ had everything they needed to succeed and to thank the senior citizens for all they had done for their city by providing them with the best services in their golden years. In true Everett fashion, Leo met his wife, Kathleen Fitzgerald, in a classroom at Everett High School. The two went on to start a family whose roots were firmly planted in the city he loved so much. He and his wife raised their family in Everett before eventually moving to Lynnfield, where they had been longtime residents. Throughout his life, Leo remained deeply connected to Everett, often returning to visit friends and reminisce about the community that shaped him. Leo loved his children and grandchildren more than life itself. Whether it was coaching his children’s sports teams, bringing his children and their friends to Brigham’s for ice cream, or whisking them away on spontaneous trips to go skiing, ‘Big Leo’ always made sure his children and their friends had the absolute best time, with the biggest smiles on their faces. While he did not know much about the sports he coached, he knew everything about what it took to make a young child happy. For Leo J. Barrett, winning was never the most important thing—what mattered most was seeing his children and their friends find true joy in life. Papa Barrett left behind a truly special group of grandchildren who embodied the best qualities of their loving grandfather. His enduring legacy will live on through them, and he took great pride in who they have become. Their success was truly the sparkle in his eye. Each one of them carries a piece of his loving kindness and generosity, and his influence will continue to shape their lives for years to come. As mentioned, Leo was the beloved husband of Kathleen A. (Fitzgerald). He was the loving father of Leo J. Barrett, Jr., and his wife Jill, Jeanna Doyle and her husband Tim, Christopher J. Barrett and his wife Elizabeth, and Kristen L. Barrett, all of Lynnfield. He was the adoring grandfather of Brianna, Ashley, and Patrick Barrett, Braden and Ava Doyle, and Kaylee and Michael Barrett. He was the brother of the late Katherine and her late husband Captain Alvin Hibbs Ret USN, the late Hilda and her late husband John McCarthy, Theresa and her late husband David X. Foley, Jean and her late husband John Tammaro, Margaret and her husband Joseph Eliseo, and the late Gerald and his wife Laurie. He was also predeceased by his beloved cousin and ‘brother,’ Leo J. Byrnes. Leo is also lovingly remembered by his many cherished nieces and nephews, as well as his dear Byrnes cousins. He also left behind his longtime friend, Jean Chronowski, and many friends at the Everett Villa Co-op. True to his nature, he made countless friendships and left a lasting impression with his wonderfully big smile, colorful stories, and his regular quip, ‘I love ya, man,’ to anyone who walked by as he enjoyed his daily cigar. His presence brightened everyone’s day. Honoring Leo’s wishes, funeral services will be privately held at the Saint Maria Goretti’s Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield. A memorial mass will also be held at a later date at Saint Anthony’s Church in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to help another ‘Kid from Everett’ by contributing to the EHS Scholarship Fund, c/o Everett Public Schools, 121 Vine St., Everett, Massachusetts 02149. May God bless Leo J. Barrett, and may Our Lady of Grace welcome him home. Let us each take a moment to recall a memory of him that brings a smile or causes you to laugh uncontrollably, for that would be the greatest tribute to ‘Big Leo’!

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senator’s votes on roll calls from the week of Feb. 10-14. There were no roll Calls in the House last week. $425 MILLION FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (EA) SHELTER SYSTEM (S 16) Senate 33-6, approved a fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that includes $425 million to fund the state’s emergency shelter system and make some changes to tighten eligibility for it. The vote was almost strictly along party lines with all Republicans voting against it and all but one Democrat voting for it. The Democrats say the measure makes major reforms. The Republicans say while the bill includes some reforms they have long sought, it does not go far enough, and they all voted against it. The House has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and a House-Senate conference committee will likely hammer out a compromise version. The bill would cap capacity in the system at 4,000 families for the period Dec. 31, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026. There were more than 6,000 families relying on the system at the end of January. Other provisions reduce the maximum length in a shelter from nine to six consecutive months; phase out the use of hotels and motels for emergency housing by the end of this year; require a report on strategies to prevent homelessness and promote stable rehousing; and make temporary respite sites available to families that appear eligible for the system for up to 30 days upon arrival in Massachusetts. “Today we struck a balance between our fi scal responsibility to Massachusetts taxpayers and our moral obligation to moms, dads and kids who are in a diffi - cult moment,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “We prioritize Massachusetts families in need, ensure transparency in the program and lay the groundwork for long-term solutions to homelessness.” “I’m pleased that the Senate has passed this supplemental budget to provide funding and further clarify supportive services for unhoused families in the commonwealth,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The Senate has largely concurred with the House in making these important but necessary changes to the family shelter system. These adjustments will allow families to transfer out of these temporary housing units more readily, continue our track of providing sustainable employment and provide a glide path for exiting the system.” Rodrigues continued, “This bill strikes a balance by supporting families in crisis, while responsibly managing taxpayer dollars as we redouble our eff orts to move the EA shelter system towards a fi scally sustainable future. Going forward, this legislation also puts more stringent reporting requirements from the Administration, so the Legislature can continue to track and monitor the EA shelter program.” “I strongly oppose spending an additional $425 million on the unaccountable, unsustainable EA shelter program,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “For years, I have sounded the alarm bell that the right to shelter law is in desperate need of reform. Yesterday, the Legislature embarrassed itself by loudly rejecting amendments to prioritize Massachusetts residents in shelters and to perform background checks. We’ve seen countless cases of rape, assault, drug traffi cking and even death in the shelters.” Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) said he voted against the bill, as he has voted against every spending bill that has included exorbitant funding for our shelter system since a migrant crisis emerged in late 2023. “Simply put, our state cannot aff ord to keep pouring massive sums of money into this unsustainable system,” said O’Connor. “We need serious reforms to our EA shelter system and our Right to Shelter law, which is why I’ve also fi led a bill to restrict the right to shelter to Massachusetts residents - as was the original intent of the law. It is my hope that we will achieve significant reforms to the EA shelter system that will ensure its longterm fiscal sustainability and protect this valuable resource for Massachusetts residents.” “For the last three years, the Senate and legislature has been spending billions of dollars for the shelter program riddled with active criminals, yet they still refuse to impose comprehensive background checks,” said Paul Craney, executive director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “How many more years will it take before the Legislature fi nally sees the value in national and international background checks is unknown. What is known is that the Senate is happy to join the House in spending more of our taxpayer money to bail out the failed shelter program.” BEACON | SEE PAGE 17

BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BROADER BACKGROUND CHECKS (S 16) Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would require the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police, to study the feasibility of conducting a National Crime Information Center background check for each adult or benefi ciary applying for the emergency shelter program. “It should be our goal to verify that individuals with violent criminal backgrounds are not endangering others in our temporary emergency shelter system,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury). “If adopted, this amendment would help us review each applicant’s history more thoroughly, including off enses from outside of the commonwealth.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes PRIORITY TO BAY STATE RESIDENTS (S 15) Senate 8-30, rejected an amendment that would require that the state prioritize giving long term shelter to legal Massachusetts residents whose initial cause of homelessness and application for shelter occurred while they were residing legally in Massachusetts.” Amendment supporters said it is fair to give Bay State residents priority over people who recently came here from other states. Sen. Peter Durant (R-Spencer), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on the defeat of his amendment. Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) said the amendment is extremely broad and applies not only to emergency assistance but to all state-funded housing programs. He noted it could cause confusion and negatively impact residents at state housing. He asked senators to Imagine a single mother with a child fl eeing a domestic violence situation in a neighboring state. This would prohibit them from seeking safe shelter in Massachusetts. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 said amendment sponsor Sen. ment giving priority to Massachusetts residents. A ”No” vote is against giving priority.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No 12-MONTH RESIDENCY REQUIRED (S 15) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment that would require that to be eligible for benefi ts under the emergency assistance shelter program, an applicant must have resided in Massachusetts for twelve consecutive months immediately prior to the date of their application. The applicant must also provide an acceptable form of verifi cation such as tax returns; a MA REAL-ID; a utility bill; a lease or mortgage; or pay stubs showing Massachusetts employment. The residency requirement would not apply to victims of domestic violence or to any person whose living situation has been aff ected by a fi re or other natural disaster that occurred in the Bay State. Amendment supporters said the amendment is fair and reasonable and makes it easy to prove a 12-month residency. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on the defeat of his amendment. Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) said the amendment is unconstitutional and immoral. He said that the U.S. Supreme Court and the state’s Supreme Judicial Court have ruled that a state cannot discriminate against people who have not lived in the state very long. (A “Yes” vote is for the 12-month residency requirement. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF SHELTER PROGRAM (S 15) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment that would have required an independent review of the emergency assistance housing program by the Inspector General, to help identify savings and potential cost recovery. “Two things about the emergency assistance shelter system are clear. First, the costs have skyrocketed well beyond the point of sustainability, and second, we would benefi t from fresh eyes and an independent review of the system to help improve the program’s financial sustainability and eff ectiveness,” Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “We need this review, particularly as additional changes are made to further restrict access to the system, even as we have not seen any cost savings by prior access restriction changes, perhaps because those further imposed rules and restrictions raise administrative costs. The Inspector General and his team are trained experts in this type of work, and it is squarely within their jurisdiction to do the work described in this amendment.” Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) said the Inspector General’s offi ce is an independent body not beholden to the Legislature and already has the power to inspect any state agency. He said that it is not the role of the Legislature to direct the Inspector General on what to inspect. (A “Yes” vote is for requiring the review. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No INVESTIGATE SECURITY LAPSES AND SHORTCOMINGS (S 15) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment that would require the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight to investigate the emergency housing assistance program’s security lapses and shortcomings which amendment supporters say have compromised public safety, health and security. “There are still so many unanswered questions about the emergency shelter system,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “We still don’t have answers on the process to admit families into shelters, where money is being spent and how public safety issues are addressed. The purpose of the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight is to audit the performance of legislative programs, like the emergency shelter system. This amendment would have provided transparency to both the Legislature and the public and it is unfortunate that it was not passed.” Amendment opponents said it’s not the job of senators to direct a Senate committee on how to do its job. They noted that the bill itself already makes safety reform a priority and includes background checks. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 Sa a Page 17 Sa nr y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor Dear Savvy Senior, Can you off er me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. Just Turned 63 Dear 63, Everyone with high blood pressure (130/80 or higher) should have a home blood pressure monitor. Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting. Plus, if you’re taking medication it will make certain it’s working, and alert you to a health problem if it arises. Here are some top-rated blood pressure monitors to consider along with some tips to help ensure you take an accurate reading. Best Monitors The most accurate and easiest to use home blood pressure monitors today are electric/battery powered automatic arm monitors, which are more reliable than wrist or fi ngertip monitors. With an automatic arm monitor, you simply wrap the cuff around your bicep and with the push of one button the cuff infl ates and defl ates automatically giving you your blood pressure reading on the display window in a matter of seconds. Many automatic monitors also come with additional features such as irregular heartbeat detection that checks for arrhythmias and other abnormalities; a risk category indicator that tells you whether your blood pressure is in the high range; a data-averaging function that allows you to take multiple readings and get an overall average; multiple user memory that allows two or more users to save their readings; and downloadable memory that lets you transmit your data to your smartphone or computer. The top fi ve automatic arm monitors as recommended by Consumer Reports for 2025 are the Omron Platinum BP5450 ($90), Omron 10 Series BP7450 ($70), Omron Evolv BP7000 ($70), A&D Medical UA767F ($55), and Omron 3 Series BP7100 ($55). And the top wrist monitors are the Omron 7 Series BP6350 ($55) and the Equate (Walmart) 4500 Series ($40). You can purchase these blood pressure monitors at pharmacies, medical supply stores or online and you don’t need a prescription to buy one. Prices, however, will vary slightly depending on where you buy. How to Measure After you buy your monitor, it’s a good idea to take it to your doctor’s offi ce so they can check its accuracy and make sure you’re using it properly. Here are some additional steps to follow to ensure you get accurate measurements at home. Be still: Don’t exercise, smoke or drink caff einated drinks or alcohol for at least 30 minutes before measuring. Empty your bladder and ensure at least 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements. Sit correctly: Sit with your back straight and supported (on a dining chair, rather than a sofa). Your feet should be fl at on the fl oor and your legs should not be crossed. Your arm should be supported on a fl at surface (such as a table) with the upper arm at heart level. Make sure the middle of the cuff is placed directly above the bend of the elbow. Check your monitor’s instructions for an illustration. Don’t measure over cloths: Put the cuff directly on your bare skin. Putting it over clothes can raise your systolic (upper) number by up to 40 mmHg. Measure at the same time: It’s important to take the readings at the same time each day, such as in the morning before taking medications, or evening before dinner. Take multiple readings: Each time you measure, take at least two readings one minute apart and record the results. For more information on high blood pressure numbers and how to accurately measure it at home, visit Heart.org/HBP. 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. nior ior

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 ment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ADOPT JOINT HOUSE-SENATE RULES FOR 2025-2026 SESSION (S 15) Senate 39-0, adopted and sent to the House for consideration joint House-Senate rules for the 2025-2026 session. Provisions include increasing the time for notifying the public about joint committee hearings from 72 hours to fi ve days; requiring that all fi rst meetings of a conference committee be open to the public and media; ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT requiring at least one full day between a conference committee report fi ling and a legislative vote on the report; requiring sponsors of all bills to submit bill summaries which must be made publicly available alongside the bill text; changing the name of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to the Committee on Climate, Utilities and Energy; the Committee on Elder Aff airs to the Committee on Aging and Independence; and the Committee on Agriculture to the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries. “These changes would proPUBLIC HEARING FY 2025 MASSACHUSETTS CDBG PROGRAM Grant Application, Review of Current Grant Activities And Discussion of Sustainable Development Principles Notice is hereby given that the City of Everett, acting through the Department of Planning and Development, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Speaker George Keverian Room, 3rd floor, Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss multiple aspects of the City’s Mini-Entitlement program, including: • Proposed grant application for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Massachusetts Mini-Entitlement Program. • Report on the progress and status of the FY2020, FY2021, FY2022-2023 and FY2024 Mini-Entitlement grants currently being managed by the City. • Discussion of Sustainable Development Principles; and • Review of the City’s CDBG Target Area map. The following types of projects are being considered for inclusion in the City’s FY 2025 Mini-Entitlement Program grant application: ▪ Public Social Services - Funding support activities such as: food pantry, elder self-sufficiency, pro-bono legal services/ homelessness prevention, rent and utility assistance, immigrant integration services and youth services. ▪ Housing Rehabilitation and Other Housing Activities – Improvement of housing conditions of low to moderate income individuals, correction of State building and sanitary code violations, and abatement of lead paint, radon mitigation and removal of asbestos through a deferred payment loan program. Other eligible activities not yet identified may also be included if deemed appropriate. Any activities funded under this application will be administered by the City of Everett’s Department of Planning and Development. The City of Everett plans to target the activities and projects funded by a FY2025 CDBG program to one of its three (3) target areas: Area one – Central/ Southeast Everett area – includes Census Tracts 3421; 3425; 3426 and is bound by City of Chelsea line to the East, Route 16 (Revere Beach Parkway) to the South, Broadway to the West and Ferry and Elm Street to the North. Area two – Central West Everett area – includes Census Tracts 3422; 3423 and 3424 and is bound by the Airforce Road to the South, City of Malden to the West; Ferry Street to the North and Broadway to the East. Area three – Central West Everett area – includes Census Tract 3423 and is bound by Tremont Street to the South; City of Malden to the West; Wyllis Street to the North and Prescott Street to the East. Central South/East Everett area – includes Census Tract 3424 and is bound by City of Chelsea line to the East; City of Malden to the South; Broadway to the West and Route 16 (Revere Beach Parkway) to the North. Maps highlighting these target areas will be available at the meeting. The City encourages a broad spectrum of participation by residents and other interested parties to better understand and serve the needs of the community. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require translation services, accommodations for the hearing impaired, or other accommodations, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at least one week prior to the meeting. Any person or organization so willing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Suggestions for other activities to be included in the grant application may be made at the hearing or before the hearing in writing to the Department of Planning and Development, Room 25, 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149. For more information, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at Everett City Hall, Room 25, or by contacting Matt Lattanzi at matt.lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or at 617-944-0206. February 21, 2025 vide more opportunity to residents to participate in the Legislature’s work, encourage greater insight into bills being considered by the Legislature and provide more transparency on legislators’ positions on issues that impact Massachusetts residents,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This comprehensive rule proposal was a collaborative eff ort that makes the work we do here in the Senate more transparent, more effi cient and respectful to the needs of members and residents,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules. “We are proud of the Senate’s work, and we want people to know what is going on in The People’s House. These measures take meaningful steps towards a more transparent Legislature and allow for more access to information by members of the public about our work, including easier participation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the rules package.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes MORE TIME TO READ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BILLS (S 15) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would allow members 48 hours to read the conference committee version of a bill. A conference version of a bill is the compromise version that is hammered out by a joint House-Senate committee when the House and Senate approve diff erent versions of legislation. “I voted for this amendment … because it ensures that both the appointed conference committee members and the public have suffi cient time to understand and evaluate complex bills before they are voted on,” said Sen. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton). “By setting a clear deadline and allowing more time to analyze the fi nal conference report, this change promotes transparency to the public and helps prevent BEACON | SEE PAGE 19

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 the Legislature from acting without proper deliberation and input from our communities.” Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on the defeat of his amendment. Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said the bill itself already allows one calendar day for members to read a conference committee bill and argued that it is a suffi - cient amount of time. (A “Yes” vote is for the 48 hours. A “No” vote is against the 48 hours.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No REQUIRE ROLL CALL ON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BILLS (S 15) Senate 9-29, rejected an amendment that would require that a roll call vote be held on all conference committee versions of a bill. “Constituents frequently ask how I have voted on major bills and how my colleagues have voted,” said amendment sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) “This amendment sought to ensure the people we represent know how we vote on important matters like conference committee reports.” Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said this new rule is not necessary because members already have the opportunity to ask for a roll call vote when a conference LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 committee bill comes before the Senate for a vote. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring a roll call vote. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No EXPAND CONFLICT OF INTEREST BAN (S 15) Senate 38-0, approved an amendment to a rule that would prohibit legislators from purchasing, directly or indirectly, the stock or other securities of any corporation or association, knowing that there is pending before the Legislature any measure specially “granting the corporation or association any immunity, exemption, privilege or benefi t or any measure providing for the creation of, or directly aff ecting any, contractual relations between the corporation or association and the state.” The amendment would expand the ban to include any immediate family member of a legislator. “Public service needs to be as far removed from unfair fi - nancial incentives and advantages as possible,” said amendment sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “The commonwealth already prohibits legislators from buying stock based on the information they learn through their work at the Statehouse, but this amendment, which the Senate adopted on a unanimous roll call vote, will also prohibit legislators using this information to sell stock and will restrict their family members from making similar financial transactions based on knowledge legislators have gained as a result of their positions.” BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 - 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. MI25P0459EA Estate of: Joseph Michael Tiberi Also known as: Joseph M. Tiberi Date of Death: 06/10/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by NDC-RE, LLC Property located at: 313-315 Elm Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6 and 19 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review. The proposal calls for the construction of a second floor addition to an existing mixed-use building as well as an interior renovation of portions of the structure. The existing building is currently occupied by two (2) commercial tenants (salon/spa & restaurant/bar) and two (2) residential units. The proposal seeks to convert the restaurant/bar into residential units as well as construct additional units on the added second floor, resulting in an eight (8) unit mixed-use project. The proposal will result in no alteration to the existing footprint and no additional site work is contemplated beyond installation of a new fire service. 313-315 Elm Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessors Department as N0-01-000159. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman February 14, 21, 2025 A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Jill Martin of Lynnfield, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Jill Martin of Lynnfield, MA 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 03/10/2025. 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: February 10, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 21, 2025

Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment expanding the ban to apply to immediate family members.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL AG CAMPBELL JOINS LAWSUIT TARGETING ELON MUSK - Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, along with twelve other Attorneys General, filed a lawsuit challenging the exercise of executive power by Elon Musk. The lawsuit argues that President Trump has violated the United States Constitution by creating a new federal Department without Congressional approval and by granting Musk sweeping powers over the entire federal government without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate. “The President cannot create a new department to restructure the federal government and certainly cannot give unchecked power to a billionaire friend without Congressional action,” said Campbell. “Our lawsuit seeks to put an end to the ongoing corruption and abuse of power at DOGE that threatens funding for crucial needs such as healthcare, education and more.” U.S. ATTORNEY LEAH FOLEY’S OFFICE COLLECTS MORE THAN $60 MILLION IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS - United States Attorney Leah Foley announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts collected $60.17 million in criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2024, including $19.56 million in criminal actions and $40.6 million in civil actions. “The American people deserve a government that is both accountable and effective in protecting their hard-earned tax dollars,” said Foley. “These substantial recoveries reflect our unwavering commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, holding wrongdoers accountable and securing justice for victims of fraud and other offenses. Whether through civil enforcement, asset recovery or criminal prosecution, our office will continue to aggressively pursue those who seek to defraud the government and exploit the public.” Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. Job Opportunities Available: PTH is seeking a Victim Advocate and a Licensed Social Worker to join our team! If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email portaltohope@aol.com. $158 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Gov. Maura Healey announced $158 million in low-income housing tax credit and subsidy awards for fourteen affordable housing projects across the state. These awards are aimed at supporting the production and preservation of 1,138 affordable units for seniors and families across the state. “High housing costs are one of the biggest challenges facing Massachusetts residents,” said Healey. “Our administration is refusing to kick the can down the road. We need to increase housing production across the state to lower costs – and these affordable housing awards will help us get there. Because of our tax cuts package, we are able to give out more funding than ever before, which will directly support the creation of more than 1,000 affordable homes for seniors and families across our state.” EXCLUDE TIPS FROM TAXABLE INCOME – Rep. Michael Soter (R-Bellingham) filed legislation that would exclude tipped wages from taxable Income. The measure is aimed at providing tax relief for service industry workers who rely on tips as a major source of their earnings. Supporters said that by excluding tipped wages from state income tax calculations, the bill would allow workers in restaurants, hospitality and other tipped professions to take home more of their income. “This last election, the service industry made it clear that they would rather keep tips than have the government set an hourly rate,” said Soter. “This is an industry full of hard-working individuals that deserve to keep all their hard-earned money by not taxing tips. These servers and the industry were hit the hardest after COVID, and this would give much relief to these hard-working citizens who deal with such unpredictable weekly incomes.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – BY THE DOLLAR EDITION The state’s Office of Campaign and Political Finance released figures showing that committees that supported or opposed the five questions on the November 5 ballot spent a total of $25.2 million. Here is the breakdown: Question 1 (passed): Give State Auditor the Authority to Audit the Legislature Supporters: $414,808 Opponents: $0 Question 2 (passed): Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement Supporters: $950,000 Opponents: $5,318,258 Question 3 (passed) Unionization for Uber, Lyft and other Transportation Network Drivers Supporters: $7,259,067 Opponents: $0 Question 4 (failed) Limited Legalization and Regulation of Some Natural Psychedelic Substances Supporters: $7,723,405 Opponents: $128,803 Question 5 (failed) Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers Supporters: $889,526 Opponents: $2,515,568 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 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. During the week of Feb. 1014, the House met for a total of eight minutes while the Senate met for a total of 15 hours and 59 minutes. Mon Feb. 10House 11:03 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. Senate 11:30 a.m. to 11:57 a.m. Tues. Feb. 11No House session No Senate session Wed.Feb. 12 No House session Senate 11:05 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 13 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 10:04 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. Fri. Feb. 14 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Page 21 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 1. On Feb. 21, 1885, what monument was dedicated on the Mall in D.C.? 2. In 1901 what president officially named the White House? 3. On Feb. 22, 1980, what U.S. team defeated the Soviets at the Winter Olympics? 4. What U.S. president was sworn in by his nickname? 5. According to the American Kennel Club, what dog breed (“Sammies”) has a smile that keeps it from drooling and forming icicles? 6. In 1919 in the Boston Evening Transcript was “See the dancing snowflakes. Practicing for the snowball, I suppose”; it was located on what street with a president’s name? 7. On Feb. 23, 1848, what president (middle name is a city) died in the U.S. House? 8. What president from New Hampshire accompanied Nathaniel Hawthorne on a trip to the state? 9. Where is the world’s largest granite quarry: Egypt, North Carolina or Oregon? 10. On Feb. 24, 1942, the Voice of America first broadcasted – in what language? 11. What is a whipper-in? 12. What Asian board game is considered now the world’s oldest in continuous play? 13. On Feb. 25, 1873, what Italian-American “first international recording star” was born? 14. What American newspaperman/ author said, “One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives”? 15. Why does Guadeloupe (in the Caribbean) have the euro for currency? 16. On Feb. 26, 1919, Congress approved establishing what first national park east of the Mississippi? 17. Generation Y people are more commonly known as what? 18. In 1952 what magazine debuted with the line “Tales calculated to drive you Mad – humor in a jugular vein”? 19. What slang word means a style with bucolic inspirations? 20. On Feb. 27, 1807, what poet who wrote “The Village Blacksmith” was born? ANSWERS Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Drainage Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing 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 Dejesus, Marcio Santizo, Hikerth H BUYER2 SELLER1 Mackey, Bruce J He, Kaitlyn SELLER2 Mackey, Lois R ADDRESS 215 Ferry St Everett 21 Staples Ave #24 Everett CITY DATE 01.31.25 01.31.25 PRICE 1100000 280000 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 1. The Washington Monument obelisk; at the time it was the world’s highest manmade structure. 2. Teddy Roosevelt (It had been called other things, such as the President’s Palace.) 3. Ice hockey 4. Jimmy Carter 5. Samoyed 6. Washington (once “Newspaper Row”) 7. John Quincy Adams (died after having a stroke on the House Floor) 8. Franklin Pierce (the author died during the trip) 9. Mount Airy, North Carolina 10. German (against Nazi propaganda) 11. A huntsman’s assistant with works with dogs 12. Go 13. Enrico Caruso 14. Mark Twain 15. It is an overseas département of France so is part of the eurozone. 16. Acadia National Park 17. Millennials (born in 1980s-1990s) 18. Mad 19. Cottagecore 20. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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