Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 13, 2026 Rep Reads to Students for Read Across America Week State Representative Joe McGonagle on Wednesday read to the children at the Lafayette School and the Keverian School for Read Across America Week in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. (Courtesy photos) Hundreds plunge into freezing waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue Shamrock Splash Over $5K raised for Revere Beach programs through Save the Harbor’s fundraiser O ver 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. Attendees jumped into the freezing water wearing bathing suits and aquatic themed costumes as part of the event’s costume contest. The JetBlue Shamrock Splash raises funds for Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches Grant Program. The program, in partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), awards small grants to individuals and organizations that host free events in the summer on DCR’s public beaches from Nahant to Nantasket. “Even in March the chilly waters at the Constitution Beach still pack a punch!” said State Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston, who is Co-Chair of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC). “Congratulations to the many particiOver 200 people gathered on East Boston’s Constitution Beach to participate in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue’s Shamrock Splash. (Photo by Katy Rogers) pants who braved the freezing waters to support Save the Harbor’s work connecting our communities to the beaches, no matter what season. In a few months the waters will be warmer, and our beaches will be better off thanks to your contributions.” “This year marks 20 years of tireless advocacy by the MBC for our metropolitan beaches,” said State Senator Brendan Crighton, who is an MBC SPLASH | SEE PAGE 10 Revere resident Pete Sacco posed was one of the winners of the 16th Annual Shamrock Splash costume contest, winning a free roundtrip JetBlue ticket to any destination within the airline’s network. Sacco was dressed as Rose from “Titanic.” He was joined by the following: Chief of Staff for Rep. Adrian Madaro, Roberto Gomez; JetBlue Airport Standards and Programs Manager Donnie Todd; the Chief of Staff for Sen. Lydia Edwards, Mela Villa Gomez; and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini. (Photo by Katy Rogers)
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