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Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 City Council requests more time to comprehend Sofi a Donation Agreement T By Neil Zolot he City Council tabled their signing of a 14-year Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with developers Fulcrum Global Investors, now using the name, The Sofi a 380 Second Street Limited Liability Company, for a planned 620-unit/21-story mixed-use building on the site of a long unused property that once housed an auto-fi nd company, a Brazilian church and a lift truck service, at their meeting on Monday, June 23. It will be on the agenda at their next meeting, which is over a month away 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. CLOSED FOR VACATION 6/24/25 – 7/9/25 on Monday, August 11. At issue is the formal approval of a Donation Agreement for financial contributions between The Sofia and the City of Everett and amending of the TIF Agreement to include references to the Donation Agreement, which was approved pending formal approval back on June 9. “What was proved two weeks ago was approved,” Director of Community Planning and Development Matt Lattanzi pointed out. “The TIF is in eff ect.” City Council President Stephanie Martins confi rmed “that’s what we approved last time.” “This is not reconsideration,” City Clerk Sergio Cornelio advised. “The TIF is in eff ect.” Nevertheless, Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon was not satisfi ed. “I’d like to see this on paper in front of me, so I understand it,” he said. “I don’t know what’s what and would like to take it home for a week,” even though the members were given the Donation Agreement on June 9. “This agreement is a mess,” Reopening on 7/10/25 at 4PM Looking forward to seeing you then! Happy 4th of July! Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! stated a confused Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin. “We voted on it as a draft and everyone’s confused. We should not vote on anything until it is fi nalized.” Adding to the muddle, Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese added, “This sucks” and emphasized his point using profanity, for which he later apologized. Discussion was interrupted by audible conversation and heckling from the Marchese fandom, prompting Martins to call on people to maintain decorum or a recess would be called. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro suggested that the usual rabble-rousers should be removed from the Council Chambers. He was the only city councillor to vote against delay. Ward 5 Councillor Robert Van Campen asked members of the audience to allow “a respectful debate.” Other business The Council also postponed Van Campen’s proposal to submit the question of whether to build a professional soccer stadium on lower Broadway to the voters in the November election, which was discussed at the April 14 meeting. “My intention is not to defeat or put an end to the idea of a stadium,” he said. ”My intention is to generate greater community involvement. One way to make sure it’s right for the community is to put it to the people as to whether they think it’s right in a nonbinding way.” Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith suggested the delay “so a comprehensive informational packet can be available to voters about what a nonbinding vote means.” The members also approved a resolution to ask the Inspector General to provide an update on the progress in addressing recommendations in their letter of February 27 and seeking guidance on how to proceed given the requested funding for such continued eff orts was denied in the City’s Fiscal 2026 Budget related to allegations the mayor received $180,000 in undue longevity pay and the Council’s eff orts to have the money repaid. The members also approved a request to borrow $2,000,000 for major repairs to the Whittier School HVAC system, which includes installation of new electrical panels, wiring and equipment. These repairs are for essential and time-sensitive repairs to the HVAC system at the Whittier School. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith, who is chair of the Ways & Means subcommittee, through which the request was vetted, said the number is an estimate and could be downgraded. The members also approved a request to repurpose $845,000 in available unencumbered balances from 10 completed school Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) toward additional critical and time-sensitive school CIPs. It includes $250,000 for window shades, $200,000 for InAGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 23 Spring is Here!

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 3 Sounds of Everett W ell, folks, it’s an election year in Everett and the mayor’s race has now taken shape with a challenger, albeit a reluctant one, City Councillor Robert Van Campen, who, along with his “support base” of ne’er do wells who infest the City Council Chambers, will have to find a way to disassociate himself from the likes of such contemptible characters as Paula Sterite, Tony “Da Razer” Raymond and John Puopolo; the latter two “geniuses” behind their despicable social media sites that keep landing themselves in trouble. In Sterite’s case, for example, her home was raided by police back in February and her household computers were confiscated – which are now in the hands of the authorities. From what I’ve heard, someone in the Sterite household is allegedly in serious hot water over the computer’s content. Police say that charges are pending. In Da Razer’s case, the not so sharp felon is out gathering signatures for not only Van Campen, but the usual gang consisting of Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Mikey “Escobar” Marchese, Peter Pietrantonio and Darren Costa. What a guy! Da Razer, when he’s not banned from public places, works tirelessly with his cronies to disrupt city business at the City Council meetings, which is business as usual. A circus indeed. But just like in the last election – the voters can see right through these half-wits – and the voters aren’t buying it. Just ask their ghost writer Josh Resnek and former newspaper owner Matthew Philbin. The good citizens of Everett have seen this threering circus before and it’s the same clowns – different election – and Van Campen is faced with finding a way to disassociate himself from SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 * Life-Long Resident * Dedicated Family Man * US Navy Veteran * Experienced City Councillor “Everett is on the threshold of unprecedented growth and development. Vote to elect an experienced leader for a changing city” PETER A. NAPOLITANO COUNCILLOR, WARD 1 Sponsored by the Committee to Elect Peter A. Napolitano. Contact us at 617-389-7340, panward1@aol.com, or Facebook 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 Elect

Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Four juveniles in custody following stabbing on Baker Rd. Victim at home recovering as suspects await hearing Advocate staff report L ast Sunday, Everett Police responded to Baker Road regarding a juvenile who was stabbed. According to Capt. Paul Landry, the victim was treated on the scene and transported to the hospital and is home recovering. Over the last few days, investigators and officers assigned to the case drafted and secured four arrest warrants and one search warrant. As of June 23, all four suspects, who are juveniles, have turned themselves in to police. All four juvenile suspects are being held pending the outcome of a dangerousness hearing. Since all parties involved are juveniles no names will be released to the public. This is still an active investigation; currently there is no threat to the public, stated Capt. Landy. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Lawrence A. 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Podcasting Course: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, July 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. This multiweek course will not only teach you about the art of podcasting and its history, but how to create your own! Recommended for ages 12-16. Registration is required for this program and signing up secures your spot for all seven weeks of the course. Materials for this program have been generously provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Resume Writing: Parlin Information Desk; do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only; to register, please call 617-3942300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk; learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; to register, please call 617-394-2300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, May 26, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, July 2, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Shute Adult and Teens Sketch Studio: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, July 1, at 4:30 p.m. Come hang with us at our Sketch Studio hour — a weekly drop-in art session at the Shute Library! We’ve got sketchbooks (first come, first served), creative prompts, still life setups and a room full of fellow sketch artists. For ages 1418. No registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Shute Library. By appointment only; please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your first email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only; please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Shute Children’s Miss Val’s Storytime Pals: Shute Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Story to Screen Club: Shute Meeting Room, Monday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m. It’s time for films and fun! Munch on popcorn and watch movies that were once stories on the page. Can you answer the question “What was better, the book or the movie?” Recommended for children eight and up. This week’s movie is “The Wild Robot” — based on the book by Peter Brown. Miss Val’s Storytime Pals: Shute Children’s Room, Tuesday at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! EVENTS| SEE PAGE 21

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 5 ~ in Appreciation ~ Thank You, Dianne Lees S omeday, when I look back on my career as State Rep., I’ll be very proud of all the things I’ve accomplished. The legislation we’ve passed, the constituents served, etc. It’s been 12 years and they’ve been fi lled with many ups and downs. Through it all, there was one person who stood by my side and made it all possible. Dianne Lees was my legislative aide, constituent services director and most importantly, my friend. Sadly, Dianne passed away on June 15th at the age of 74 following a brief illness. I would not be where I am today without her and the City of Everett is a better place because of her. Dianne came to work for my construction company 30 years ago and I am eternally grateful that she followed me to the State House. She worked tirelessly, every day to help the people of Everett. I’d wake up to emails she’d sent at 3 a.m. because she couldn’t sleep until she solved the problem. Whether it was an unemployment claim, issue with housing, an expiring passport the day of a trip or whatever else, Dianne didn’t stop until the job was done. During the onDianne Lees set of the COVID-19 pandemic, she handled dozens of new unemployment claims every single day, helping people get their much-needed benefits during a difficult time. When someone called in tears because they were told their housing was in jeopardy, Dianne spoke to them with kindness before doing everything to keep them housed. Whatever the call, be it an expired passport, suspended license, trouble with food stamps or even a letter of recommendation, Dianne got it done. More than just her job, she helped the people of Everett as a way of life. Her door was always open for anyone and everyone. She loved to cook for others, frequently dropping off meals, inviting people over and hosting holidays. She loved to garden and share her food, especially her homemade pickles. She was an avid dog lover, especially the many German Shepherds lucky enough to call her home. She checked in on you and followed up, making sure no one was forgotten. Don’t get me wrong, she had a tough side too. That little Armenian woman could and would put you right in your place without hesitation. I used to always joke that she was my real boss and she’d scold me like a big sister does. It was part of this attitude that helped her be such a hard worker and someone who always expected the best of people. When I posted to Facebook about her death, I was overwhelmed at the responses. “Dianne was an amazing woman and tremendous friend”, “She was a good soul and a great cook, always cooked for us at 66 Main Street”, “Her door on Corey Street was always open to everyone. It’s hard to believe that this little dynamo is now in heaven”, and perhaps my favorite, “She was the best. One of those truly great Everett people who others will never understand the diff erences she made every day. Never seeking fanfare and always under the radar doing good for others.” Dianne, I will never be able to repay you for all you have done for me and this community. Thank you doesn’t cover it, but it’ll have to do for now. I’ll see you on the other side. Sincerely, State Rep. Joe McGonagle “A lifetime of commitment to the great City of Everett” Ward 1 Councilman Wayne A. Matewsky for Councillor At-Large 86 Lewis St., Everett, MA * 617-389-5106 (Paid. Pol. Adv.) All Deposits Are Insured In Full | Member FDIC Member DIF Visit EverettBank.com and open your account in minutes. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. There’s Every Bank, Then There’s

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 7 Make the world brighter for patients by giving blood or platelets with the Red Cross and goodr Exclusive sunglasses for those who come to give July 1-14; Type O blood donors especially urged to give now A s the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood or platelet donation appointment to help power the blood supply through midsummer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed. Making and keeping donation appointments now is critical to ensuring blood products are available for all patients — including those in trauma situations that may require several lifesaving transfusions — in the weeks to come. Type O negative blood is often reached for in emergencies when there isn’t time to match a patient’s blood type. Type O positive is the most common blood type, so it’s important to keep type O blood and all blood types on hand at hospitals for people facing both chronic illness Everett Police Operation Summer Heat Busts Six Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Police Department conducted multiple proactive police actions last week, serving arrest warrants and performing a buy/bust operation and other enforcement activities. Members of the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) along with the Special Criminal Investigations Unit (SCIU), Community Services Unit (CSU) and select members of the Operations Division made a total of six arrests last week. Four arrests were made for outstanding warrants. Christian Best, 24; Michael Dumais, 41; Thomas Hoban, 36, all of Everett, and Thomas Murphy, 43, of Malden, were all placed in custody. Mcalan Gnazou, 27, of Everett, was arrested during a buy/ bust operation when he sold narcotics to an undercover officer. A juvenile (name withheld) was arrested in conjunction with the stabbing on Baker Road on Sunday. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. and sudden, life-threatening conditions. On June 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., you can give blood at Malden Church of the Nazarene (529 Eastern Ave.). Don’t wait – add a blood or platelet donation appointment to your summer calendar today by visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. The Red Cross and goodr are joining forces in July to remind donors they’re just the type patients can count on. All who come to give from July 1-14, 2025, will get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Donors can personalize their one-of-akind shades with a blood type sticker! For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/goodr. Or, those who make it in to give by June 30, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood. org/June. Sunday, June 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. Glendale Park Glendale Park 50 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149 Live Music and Entertainment! Fireworks Begin at 9:30 p.m. 50 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149 Live Music and Entertainment! Fireworks Begin at 9:30 p.m. LEARN MORE AT: LEARNMORE AT: CITYOFEVERETT.COM/EVENTS/INDEPENDENCE-DAY-2025 CITYOFEVERETT.COM/EVENTS/INDEPENDENCE-DAY-2025

Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 City of Everett commemorates Juneteenth with community celebration Everett community united in celebration with live performances, food and activities for all ages at Baldwin Avenue Park City of Everett staff joined alongside Mayor Carlo DeMaria at the City of Everett’s Juneteenth Celebration at Baldwin Avenue Park. From left: City of Everett Director of Veterans’ Affairs Antoine Coleman, Zion Church Ministries Executive Pastor Bishop Regina Shearer, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Zion Church Ministries Senior Pastor Bishop Robert Brown, Sal DiDomenico and former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi (currently a candidate). Bishop Rober t Brown delivered the opening prayer. Special to The Advocate O A family attending the Juneteenth Celebration event. Young attendees cooling off at the splash pad. n Thursday, June 19, 2025, the City of Everett — in partnership with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), 98.1 The Urban Heat, Zion Church Ministries and The World Famous D’Burger — hosted an event in celebration of Juneteenth at Baldwin Avenue Park. The community united in celebration with live music, free food and activities for all to partake in. The event featured live performances by DJ Troy, Janey David, Big Redd’s House, Rey Royale, and The Brothers Walk for an unforgettable day of music and unity. “It was wonderful to see so City of Everett staff serving local sweet treat Richie’s Slush to attendees. Vocalist Janey David sang the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” many residents come together to enjoy music, food, and fellowship in celebration of Juneteenth,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I’m proud that the City An attendee getting their face painted. CELEBRATION | SEE PAGE 9

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 9 Attendees lined up for food from The World Famous D’Burger. Attendees lined up to receive a balloon creation. Baldwin Avenue Park had many activities available for all at the City of Everett’s Juneteenth Celebration. Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside attendees at the Juneteenth Celebration. MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Philip Spaulding and Simone Holyfield. CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 8 of Everett, alongside our dedicated partners, was able to bring the community together for a day filled with joy and connection. Events like this strengthen our city and honor the values we strive to uphold through our Everett for Everyone initiative.” All of the upcoming City of CELEBRATION | SEE PAGE 10 Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. SPONSORED BY

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 11 Mayor DeMaria Congratulates Recreation Center Youth Travel Basketball Team Champions The teams joined Mayor DeMaria for a citation presentation, followed by a pizza party at City Hall Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria congratulated the Recreation Center’s fifth, sixth, and eighth grade youth travel basketball teams on winning State championships at City Hall. All three teams won the State Championship in their brackets. Players and coaches from the championship teams joined Mayor DeMaria in the Council Chamber at City Hall to receive citations in recognition of their achievement. Following the presentations, the players and coaches were invited to enjoy pizza and refreshments. “It’s always a pleasure to talk to and get to know the youth of our city and hear their ideas and opinions on many different subjects,” said Mayor DeMayor Carlo DeMaria alongside the fifth grade Travel Basketball team. Maria. “They were a very impressive group, and I’d like to thank all of the coaches and parents that attended and for their time and effort in guiding these young athletes on their journey to the championship.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside the eighth grade Travel Basketball team. Mayor DeMaria presenting a citation to one of the players from the Travel Basketball team. Players, coaches, and parents were invited to the Keverian Room at City Hall to enjoy pizza and refreshments. Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside the sixth grade Travel Basketball team.

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Mayor DeMaria Joins Everett Community Growers for Season Kick Off Event Attendees had the opportunity to tour the farm, while enjoying food and other fun activities Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently had the pleasure of joining the Everett Community Growers (ECG) for their celebration event to kick off the growing season at the Northern Strand Community Farm. The event provided the opportunity for attendees to tour the farm, which is located at the intersection of West Street and Wellington Avenue, while also enjoying food and plenty of other fun activities. In time, the farm will grow a variety of produce like kale, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, and more. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank the ECG for inviting him to kick off the season and wishes them all the best. Mayor Carlo DeMaria alongside leaders and volunteers from the Everett Community Growers. Everett Community Growers alongside former City Councillor Al Lattanzi. Pictured from left: Josiah Fuller, Martha Chason-Sokol, Na’Tayeja Robinson, Angela Su, and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. The youth are part of the City of Everett’s Youth Workforce Development program working with Art Lab Everett. Participants had the opportunity to plant seeds. The Northern Strand Community Farm located at the intersection of West Street and Wellington Avenue.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 13 DiDomenico testifies with firefighters on his PTSD Bill Senator DiDomenico with leaders from the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. Special to The Advocate O n May 28, 2025, State Senator Sal DiDomenico joined leaders from the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) to testify in support of his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) bill, S.1821, before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Service. This legislation would expand access to health benefits for public safety personnel if they are diagnosed with PTSD. DiDomenico remarked during his testimony that “this legislation is needed to safeguard the health and well-being of our public safety personnel who are on the front lines daily to protect our communities. If passed, this bill will take a necessary step toward destigmatizing mental health challenges and will give public safety workers the support and help they deserve.” Senator DiDomenico joins Boston Red Sox Italian Celebration State Senator Sal DiDomenico with Italian-American legislators at Fenway Park. Left to right: State Senator DiDomenico and State Representatives James Arena-DeRosa, Adrian Madaro and Paul Donato. T Left to right: State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representatives Adrian Madaro, Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco. he Boston Red Sox invited fans to join their June 2 Italian Celebration at Fenway Park for Red Sox replica “Italia” jerseys in Italian colors and entertainment celebrating Italian culture. “It was a great experience joining Italian-American legislators at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox Italian Heritage Night Celebration!” said State Senator Sal DiDomenico.

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 BLAZE | FROM PAGE 1 glad I’m alive, too. I don’t care about any of the material stuff. I’m just glad I made it out okay.” One firefighter was injured and transported to the local hospital — no other injuries were reported. Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey on the job on Devens Street on Tuesday. Firefighters carry hoses and equipment at the scene on Devens Street on Tuesday. A firefighter is shown tearing at debris hanging from the Devens Street home on Tuesday. Deputy Fire Chief Lawrence Cardinale looks at the aftermath of the fire at 28-30 Devens St. Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey looks on as firefighters keep the water on the fire from the bucket ladder.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 15 Everett High School graduates enlisted in the military receive advice, well wishes at City’s monthly Veterans Luncheon EHS graduates Albert Ferreras and Cayden Bairos had the chance to meet veterans and ask questions before they leave for boot camp A cake to thank the veterans. Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett recently hosted the monthly VeterThe City of Everett hosted the Veterans Luncheon for the month of June. ans Luncheon at the Edward G. Connolly Center. The City’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs was pleased to be joined by Everett High School (EHS) graduates Albert Ferreras and Cayden Bairos. Ferreras will be joining the United States Army Reserve and Bairos will be joining the United States Marine Corps. The two young men will be leaving to begin boot camp soon and had the opportunity to enjoy a meal and meet veterans, ask questions and receive important advice from those who served across different branches of the military. Before their departure, the two gentlemen received parting gifts from the City’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs to keep as mementos. “These luncheons provide an Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff alongside Council on Aging staff who assisted with preparing serving the meal for this month’s luncheon. EHS graduates who are entering the military had the opportunity to ask veterans questions and receive important advice before they leave for boot camp. From left: EHS graduates Albert Ferreras (enlisted in the United States Army Reserve) and Cayden Bairos (enlisted in the United State Marine Corps.) alongside City of Everett Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda and Director of Veterans’ Affairs Antoine Coleman. opportunity for our veterans to come together, learn about helpful services, and remain connected with each other and our Department of Veterans’ Affairs,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I’d like to thank Albert and Cayden for joining us for this event, as well as all of the veterans who attended. I’d also like to thank our Council on Aging team for their assistance with preparing and serving this month’s meal.” The monthly Veterans Luncheon events provide an opportunity for veterans to join together, learn about services and programs that are available and connect with Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff while enjoying a free lunch. All veterans are welcome to participate. To know when the next Veterans Luncheon will take place, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list.

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Hundreds of Supporters Turn Out for Mayor Carlo DeMaria Signature Rally in Everett Square Hundreds of supporters turned out Saturday in Everett Square for Mayor Carlo DeMaria for his signature rally. (Advocate Photos by Emily Harney) Mayor Carlo DeMaria supporter Alex Alcivar. Mayor DeMaria supporter Brett Lincoln. EHS and University of Arkansas basketball great Pat Bradley, David Mirvil, Joseph Fevrier, Darbouze, Lermond Metellus, and other supporters stand with Mayor DeMaria and his wife, Stacy.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 17 Mayor Carlo DeMaria addresses the crowd at his signature rally in Everett Square. A crowd of supporters filled the sidewalks of Everett Square in support of Mayor DeMaria and his run for reelection. Supporter Brian Doherty holds a sign during Saturday’s campaign rally in Everett Square. Mayor Carlo DeMaria is joined by his wife Stacy as he addressed supporters on Saturday. Maria Luisa and Giovanni Saraceni chat with lifelong friend Mayor DeMaria. Olivia LaMonica the youngest supporter in the crowd Saturday at Mayor DeMaria’s signature rally. Mayor DeMaria talks with supporters before canvassing the neighborhood to get signatures. Roberto Velazquez talks with supporters about canvassing the neighborhood to gain signatures for Mayor DeMaria. Mayor DeMaria chats with Everett High basketball coach and supporter Gerard Boyce. Mayor DeMaria and his wife Stacy were joined by two of their children, Carlo and Caroline, in Everett Square Saturday. DJ Troy Anthony and Venus Epps were on hand to supply the tunes in Everett Square on Saturday to support Mayor DeMaria.

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Malden, Everett & Revere players shine at MBCA State Select All-Star Games Malden’s McMahon is top junior pitcher; Tornado Gavin and Revere’s Bellia join him on Vegas Gold; Malden’s Layne Gold Glove winner for freshman All-Stars Everett’s Freni, Soper represent Crimson Tide in sophomore All-Star play; Guida helps lead Freshman Select All-Stars to 9-8 win for Steel Gray By Steve Freker T he Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) hosted over 180 of the top underclassmen players in the state in the 2025 MBCA Junior, Sophomore and Freshman All-Star Games held at Malden’s Robert D. “Bob” Rotondi Field at Richard C. Howard Park. Two additional Senior Select AllStar Games for members of the Class of 2025 were held Monday (Central vs. West, McKeon Field, Millbury) and Tuesday (North vs. South, Monan Field, BC High). All told, some 282 players participated in six All-Star games across four days at three sites. Participating in the games are of no cost to the players and their families. All players participating in the All-Star games were either nominated by their high school coach — who must be a member of the MBCA — or were selected Most Valuable Player in their respective leagues. Coordinators of the games were Frank Carey (North Reading, Ret.) and John O’Brien (Lynnfield HS) for the North-South Seniors; Ron Silvestri (Millbury HS) and Keith Verra (Northbridge HS) for Central-West Seniors Game); Steve Freker (Malden HS) and John O’Brien (Lynnfield) for the MBCA Junior Select All-Stars, Sophomore Select All-Stars and Freshman Select All-Stars. Players from all around Massachusetts converged on the Greater Boston area to take part in the games, including Malden High juniors Ryan McMahon and Billy Gavin, both Everett’s Tyler Freni gets ready to take a hack in the Sophomore Select All-Star Game. (Advocate Photos) righthanded pitchers, who took part in the MBCA Best of the East Junior Select All-Star Game on Thursday, June 12. McMahon and Gavin were also both named to the 2025 Greater Boston League All-Star Team. In Thursday’s game, McMahon pitched a 1-2-3 inning for the Vegas Gold Team, needing just 11 pitches to complete the inning. He was named Most Valuable Pitcher for his team. Michael Demaino, St. Mary’s Lynn, was also named Most Valuable Player, as he hammered a first-inning grand slam homer to the deepest part of the park in left field. Everett resident and Malden Catholic junior David Ruane, a middle infielder for Malden Catholic High School, was named the Gold Glove Award winner as the top defensive player for Vegas Gold in the Junior All-Star Game. McMahon, Gavin and Ruane all play for the Malden Senior Babe Ruth Bambinos, as do Malden High Freshman Select All-Star selectees Nicholas D’Anna, Davante Layne and Devin Otero Milonopoulos. “It was great to see Ryan [McMahon] and Billy [Gavin] compete with the best players in the Class of 2026 juniors in the state,” Malden High 9th -year Head Coach Steve Freker said. “Ryan did a tremendous job on the mound and was recognized with a prestigious award.” McMahon was 5-4 on the mound this past season with 78 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched. Gavin had six wins (6-3) to go along with three saves and 65 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched for Malden. Revere High’s hard-throwing junior righthander Dom Bellia was selected to the Junior EVERETT COACH and GUIDA: Everett High School Head Coach Malik Love and varsity catcher MJ Guida at the MBCA Freshman Select All-Star Game. ALL-STARS | SEE PAGE 21 MBCA ALL-STARS EVERETT’S FRENI and SOPER: From left: Derek Soper, Everett Head Coach Malik Love and outfielder Tyler Freni participated in the 2025 Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) Sophomore Select All-Star Game. Coach Love was on hand to watch as a spectator. (Advocate Photos)

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 19 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE: Malden Wins GBL Championships in Boys Volleyball, Girls & Boys Tennis Revere is Girls Outdoor Track Champ; Everett Girls Softball has another strong season; Malden HS has Four GBL MVPs By Steve Freker I t would certainly not be a stretch to say the Greater Boston League (GBL) championship treasure trove was tilted a bit to the “west” this past Spring Season. Of the nine Spring Sports on the list in the GBL in 2025, Medford, Malden and Somerville — which all reside on the western half of the league, geographically — won eight of the League Championships. Seven of those GBL titles were captured by Medford and Malden alone, with the Medford Mustangs taking four championships this spring (Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse) and Malden winning three: Boys Volleyball, Girls Tennis and Boys Tennis. Somerville was Boys Outdoor Track & Field Champion and co-Boys Tennis titlist (with Malden), and Revere Patriots Girls Outdoor Track & Field won its GBL Championship for the third straight year. Medford was dominant in The Everett High Girls Softball Team had another great season led by All-Star selectees senior Alexia Uga and juniors Ashley Seward and Peyton Warren. (Advocate Photo) the spring with one of the most successful seasons in its school history. The Mustangs went unbeaten in three sports in league play — 14-0 in Softball; 12-0 in Girls Lacrosse; 8-0 in Boys Lacrosse — and an impressive 12-2 mark in Baseball, taking its first GBL crown in that sport since the Mustangs went back-to-back in 2014-2015. Malden won GBL Championships in Boys Volleyball (12-2 GBL), Boys Tennis (Co-Championship with Somerville, 11-1) and had another undefeated (12-0) GBL season for Girls Tennis. At the recent Malden High All-Sports Awards Ceremony, Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey noted the Malden Girls Tennis Team is now on a 48-0 Greater Boston League winning streak — FOUR straight undefeated seasons. “We do not believe any Malden High Boys Volleyball senior captain Edward Mei smashes a spike in a match against Chelsea. (Courtesy/Malden High Blue and Gold/Jacob Fuentes Photo) team has ever done that before at Malden High; that’s a remarkable accomplishment for Coach Camassa, her team and coaching staff,” Conefrey told the audience at that awards event. Malden High School also received other prestigious awards: no less than four Greater Boston League Most Valuable Player awardees. Golden Tornado Boys Volleyball captain Edward Mei was GBL Most Valuable Player as were Tornado seniors Stanley Jiang in Boys Tennis and Ivana Marinkovic in Girls Tennis for Malden High. In The Advocate readership area, Revere had a great showing in the overall Greater Boston League All-Star List with 36 selectees for Spring Season. Malden had 27 GBL All-Stars across all sports this past spring and Everett had 18. Medford ruled the roost with 43 GBL All-Stars. Following is a complete review of the Greater Boston League Spring Season, listing Champions, Most Valuable Players and each team’s All-Star selectees in each sport From left to right: Olivia Rupp and Gemma Stamatopoulos led the Revere High Girls Outdoor Track & Field Team to the 2025 Greater Boston League Championship. (Advocate Photo) BASEBALL GBL Champion — Medford (12-2 GBL) Most Valuable Player — Travers Moodie (11, Medford) GBL | SEE PAGE 20

Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 GBL | FROM PAGE 19 GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Travers Moodie (11, P-SS, MVP), Justin Marino (12, OF-SS), Rocco Pucci (12, P-1B), Mike Piccolo (12, OF), John Wright (11, P-1B) CHELSEA — Elijah Rivera (11, P-C) EVERETT — Derek Soper (11, P) LYNN CLASSICAL — Christian Figueroa (11,P-SS), Rolky Brea (11, CF), Mark Walsh (10, SS) LYNN ENGLISH — Guilmer Galva (12, P-OF), Jariel Benzan (12, P-OF), Engel Bido Thomas (11, P-OF) MALDEN — Aidan Brett (12, OF-SS), Billy Gavin (11, POSS), Ryan McMahon (11, P-SS-CF) REVERE — Brendan Sack (12, 1B), Dominic Bellia (11, P-2B) SOMERVILLE — Colin Born (11, P), Preston Ardolino (10, P-3B) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Medford 12-2 Lynn Classical 11-3 Malden 9-5 Lynn English 9-5 Revere 6-8 Somerville 5-9 Everett 4-10 Chelsea 0-14 GIRLS SOFTBALL GBL Champion — Medford (14-0) Most Valuable Player (Firstplace Team) — Isabel Taddia Most Valuable Player (Added by Coaches) — Nevaeh Eth (Lynn Classical) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Isabel Taddia (MVP), Joy Riccioli, Alex Lombardo, Syd Conti, Lily Kiley CHELSEA — Monica Cespedes-Cruz (11), Julianna Hassel (9) EVERETT — Alexia Uga (12), Ashley Seward (11), Peyton Warren (11) LYNN CLASSICAL — Neveah Eth (11, MVP), Emma Chevalier (11), Brooke Braswell (11) LYNN ENGLISH — Kate Johannson (11), Jianny Bernabel (9) MALDEN — Ashlynn Cullity (12) REVERE — Frankie Reed (11), Shayna Smith (11), Danni Kendall (11) SOMERVILLE — Kailey McWeeny (11), Lillian Fucile (8) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Medford 14-0 Everett 11-3 Lynn Classical 10-4 Revere 9-5 Lynn English 6-8 Somerville 3-11 Chelsea 3-11 Malden 0-14 BOYS VOLLEYBALL GBL Champion — Malden (12-2) Most Valuable Player — Edward Mei (Sr., Malden) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — Edward Mei (12, MVP), Kenton Nguyen (12), Israel DeSouza (11), Nick Li (11), Lynkolnn Silva (11) CHELSEA — Ismael Alagic (11) EVERETT — Henrique Franca (12), Christian Ramirez (11) LYNN CLASSICAL — Viet Tran (12), Kenzel Lantano (11) LYNN ENGLISH — Ahmed Abdelrahman (12) MEDFORD — Leo Fixon (12), Will Travers (10) REVERE — Kawan Dias (12), Larry Claudio (11), Juan Perez (11) SOMERVILLE — Adam Hill (12), Ozzy Marks (12) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Malden 12-2 Revere 11-3 Somerville 10-4 Lynn Classical 8-6 Medford 8-6 Everett 5-9 Chelsea 2-12 Lynn English 0-14 BOYS TENNIS GBL Champion — Tie between Malden and Somerville (11-1) Most Valuable Player — Stanley Jiang (12, Malden) and DJ Freeman (12, Somerville) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — Stanley Jiang (12, MVP), Kwan Wo Li (12), Shaoqin Zhang (10), Ilyes Ouldsaada (12) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Malden 12-0 Somerville 10-2 Revere 6-5 Lynn Classical 5-7 Medford 4-8 Everett 3-9 Lynn English 2-10 BOYS LACROSSE GBL Champion — Medford Most Valuable Player — Nathan Tremblett (12) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Nathan Tremblett (12, MVP), Jeremy Morris (12), Josh Santos (12), Vincent Castro (12), Jeremy Morris (12), Cooper Su (11), Lucas DyousGoulden SOMERVILLE — DJ Freeman (12, MVP), Nitish Kaushal (12), Ethan Cross (11), Milo Kochansky (10) EVERETT — Bryant Jiminez (12), Anthony Fontes (12) LYNN CLASSICAL — Victor Bun (12) LYNN ENGLISH — Ethan Chilel (12), Eric Salazar (11) REVERE — Indrit Tamazi (12) MEDFORD — Peter Nguyen, Zachary Travers Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Malden 11-1 Somerville 11-1 Everett 7-5 Medford 6-6 Lynn Classical Lynn English 4-8 5-9 Revere 0-12 GIRLS TENNIS GBL Champion — Malden (12-0) Most Valuable Player — Ivana Marinkovic (12, Malden) GBL All-Stars MALDEN — Ivana Marinkovic (12, MVP), Juliana Lin (12), Isabelle Tan (12), Sarah Pham (12) EVERETT — Tracy Pham (12) LYNN ENGLISH — Claudia Lopez (12) LYNN CLASSICAL — Diane Quach (12), Amber Sotomayer (10) MEDFORD — Xeni Ververis, Maria Silva REVERE — Rachel Sanchez (12), Cesia Loza (12) SOMERVILLE — Xinyl Zhu (12), Carmen Wheeler (10) LYNN JETS — Jordan Em (12), Ian Brown (12), Alex Waterman (11) MALDEN — Benjamin Rosa (12), Mekhi Cook (11), Dante Bell (10) REVERE — Matthew Leone (10), Daniel-Sorto Cruz (10) SOMERVILLE — Sheamus Foley (12), Timmy Jones (12), Zachary Gordon (11), Pasquale Candelino (11) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Medford 8-0 Somerville 5-3 Lynn Jets 4-4 Malden 3-5 Revere 0-5 GIRLS LACROSSE GBL Champion — Medford (12-0) Most Valuable Player — Becky Casey (12) GBL All-Stars MEDFORD — Becky Casey (12, MVP), Ellen Alves, Siena Fauci, Ryleigh Allen, Jordan Godfrey EVERETT — Victoria Rodriquez (12), Kadwina Alcin (12) MALDEN — Jeslyn San (12), Makenzie Jenkins (12) REVERE — Naomi Tadele (12), Bianca Rincon (11) SOMERVILLE — Rowan Buckley (11), Ava Davis (11), Camila Plata (10), Julia Rafkind (10) Final GBL Standings Team GBL W-L Medford 12-0 Somerville 9-3 Malden 5-7 Everett 4-8 Revere 0-12 BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK GBL Dual Meet Champion — Somerville GBL League Meet Champion — Somerville Most Valuable Player (Track) — Kayshaun Eveillard (Everett) and Kerby Luxama (Somerville) Most Valuable Player (Field) — Chalais Saintil (Malden) GBL All-Stars CHELSEA — A r iel Chacon-Aracena, Sherwin Kim, Adonis Alvarez EVERETT — Kayshaun Eveillard (MVP), Arioc Akre, Kervens Joseph, Luvens Hector, Lucas Nunez, Gaetano Foster LYNN CLASSICAL — Anthony Rodriquez, Isaac Jean Charles LYNN ENGLISH — Shane Knowlton-Simard MALDEN — Chalais Saintil (MVP), Slade Harding, Nahim Laguerre, Woodlens Edmond, Sean Retotal, Joshua Mini MEDFORD — Brandon Jean, Sacha Silvia REVERE — Edwin Alarcon, Youness Chahid, Adam Ourazzouk, Sebastian Rued, Amari Miller-Tobey, Oliver Escobar, Bryan Maia, Jeremy X, Brandon Carvajal SOMERVILLE — Thano Frantzis, Jackson Love, Robert Leoni, Lucca Laures, Mashruf Mahin GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK GBL Dual Meet Champion — Revere GBL League Meet Champion — Revere Most Valuable Play - er (Track) — Thania Simon (Chelsea) Most Valuable Player (Field) — Kiara Ramirez-Vi l lata (Chelsea) GBL All-Stars CHELSEA — Thania Simon (MVP), Kiara Ramirez-Villata (MVP), Lilly Serrano, Lauren Nadow, Hazel Hatleberg, Angely Mejia EVERETT — Devonnie Gomez-Walrond LYNN CLASSICAL — Mariana De Leon LYNN ENGLISH — Danivel Diroche, Madisen McHale, Jade Quero MALDEN — Amanda Fowke MEDFORD — Norah Berson, Emma Beardsley, Isabelle De Sousa-Vieira, Anycia Pierre, Gabriella Komorny, Sydney Coffill, Caroline Gomez-McDonald, Olivia O’Brien, Sophia Yucel, Kaye Godcher, Magdelawit Takele REVERE — Gemma Stamatopoulos, Liv Young, Marwa Riad, Jaliyah Manigo, Olivia Rupp, Rania Hamdani, Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Dayana Ortega, Francoise Kodjo, Haley Peralta SOMERVILLE — Marissa Luxama

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 21 Everett resident receives degree from AIC during 140th Commencement Ceremony E verett’s Max Nicolas has graduated from American International College (AIC) with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. On Sunday, May 4, AIC conferred degrees to graduates in the Class of 2025 — receiving bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from its School of Health Sciences, School of Education and School of Business, Arts, and Sciences. Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent for The Hill covering national politics, delivered the Commencement address and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from AIC. Founded in 1885, AIC is a private, coeducational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. AIC supports and advances education, diversity and opportunity for its students and the community. AIC students named to spring 2025 Dean’s List A merican International College (AIC) was proud to announce that 468 students have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. These full-time students have attained GPAs ranging from 3.3 to 4.0. AIC applauds the dedicaEVENTS | FROM PAGE 4 Book Talk: Summer Reading Edition: Shute Children’s Room, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Have you been keeping up with your summer reading? Drop in to share your opinions, get recommendations and find out what everyone else has been reading (and doing) during summer break! Registration is not required. Open to children of all ages; parALL-STARS | FROM PAGE 18 Select All-Star Game. He was also a GBL All-Star selectee this season. Two Everett High players represented the Crimson Tide in the MBCA Sophomore Select All-Star Game: righty pitcher Derek Soper and slugging outfielder Tyler Freni. Soper was one of the top pitchers in the GBL this year and was named a GBL All-Star (3-2 W-L record, 1.49 ERA and 40 strikeouts). Freni was one of the Crimson Tide’s top producers at the plate with 15 RBIs and a .337 batting average. Three Malden High 9th -graders represented the Golden Tornados on the Freshmen Select All-Star Team: Middle infielders Davante Layne and Devin Otero Milonopoulos and third baseman/pitcher Nicholas D’Anna. Layne started for Malden at second base every day this past tion and achievements of these enterprising students. Everett’s Shane Mackenzie and Max Nicolas achieved the Dean’s List. Founded in 1885, AIC is a private, coeducational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, ents and guardians are welcome to join in or have their own book discussion. Tune In: Music Class at the Library! Shute Meeting Room, Wednesday, July 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us at the Shute Memorial Library for a fun and interactive music class where you’ll learn to read music and sing! Recommended for ages 10-14. Materials for this program have been generously season and batted leadoff. He ended up as the Greater Boston League batting champion with a .556 average (30-for54). His batting average was the highest for a Malden player in 30 years, since MLB Atlanta Braves Kevin McGlinchy, MHS Class of 1995, hit .589 in his senior year at MHS. Layne made several outstanding snags and throws at second base in the Freshman Select All-Star game and received the Gold Glove Award. Layne also led off the game with a missile line drive down the left field line for a standup double, scoring the team’s first run later in the inning. D’Anna, who hit .378 for Malden and was the everyday third baseman, and Otero Milonopoulos, a .345 hitter at DH for Malden this past season, batting fifth, both pitched and played in the infield in the Freshman Select All-Star Game. Rmd’s for 401(K) Plans W hen must you begin taking Required Mincomprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and the School of Health Sciences. AIC supports and advances education, diversity and opportunity for its students and the community. provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; freeplay session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create? “All three of our freshmen showed they can compete with the best players in the state in their class,” Coach Freker said. “Davante [Layne] won a nice award for his defense in a year where he made plenty of noise on offense with his bat.” From Everett, freshman catcher MJ Guida had a tremendous first-year varsity season for Everett. He was among the team’s leading hitters and threw out eight runners from behind the plate. “We are very proud of our three underclassmen State AllStars, Derek [Soper] and Ty [Freni] in the Sophomore Game and MJ [Guida] in the Freshman All-Star Game,” said Everett High second-year Head Coach Malik Love, who was in attendance at the games. “Those guys will be the core of our returning guys next season and it’s a strong group because of them.” imum Distributions (RMDs) from a 401(k) plan? You must begin taking RMDs from a 401(k) plan in the year you reach age 73 if you have retired and simply left the 401(k) plan account open. This is no different than for a Traditional IRA account. You can wait until April 15th following the year in which you turn 73 to take your first RMD distribution. However, if you do that, you will be doubling up on the RMD distribution. In other words, you will have to take two RMD distributions during that calendar year. However, if you are still working and you are an active participant in the employer’s 401(k) plan, you do not have to take any RMDs from that 401(k) plan until you actually retire. Upon retirement, it might then make sense to roll over any and all 401(k) plans or 403(b) plans into a Rollover IRA account in order to simplify the management of these retirement accounts, avoid overlap in portfolio positions and also to reduce the burdensome paperwork. Furthermore, you eliminate the risk of certain restrictions found in the 401(k) plan document regarding distributions to beneficiaries in the event of your death. The RMD is based upon the account value as of December 31st in the year prior to you reaching age 73. You look to the IRA life expectancy table pursuant to IRS publication 590-B in order to determine the number of years to divide the December 31st balance by. If, for example, the balance in your 401(k) plan or Rollover IRA plan on December 31, 2024 was $1,500,000, and you turned 73 in calendar year 2025, you would divide the $1,500,000 by 26.5 years to arrive at an RMD of $56,604 for calendar year 2025. If you were still working and the only existing retirement account was your 401(k) plan at your current employer, no RMD would have to be taken until you retire. You can work until any age and still not be required to take an RMD. If you name a spouse as the beneficiary of your 401(k) plan, he or she can establish a beneficiary 401(k) account and then roll it over to his or her Rollover IRA account. Your surviving spouse can then withdraw RMDs based upon his or her own life expectancy. When it comes to children beneficiaries, the “stretch” IRA option has been eliminated under the SECURE Act. Children, prior to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, could roll the 401(k) monies into a Rollover IRA account and stretch the RMDs over their lifetime. This resulted in tremendous tax efficiency and the opportunity to grow the investment account further. Under the SECURE Act, children must now withdraw the account in full by the end of the 10th year following the year of the 401(k) owner’s death. This also applies to Traditional IRA accounts. The tax implications to the children are significant and cannot be overlooked. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.

Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Mystic River Watershed Association honors community leaders as Champions of the Mystic River Special to The Advocate A t the Mystic River Annual Champions breakfast along the Malden River, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) honored and acknowledged three leaders in our communities. Amber Christoffersen, Trails and Greenway Planner at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), and Alicia Hunt, Director of Planning, Development & Sustainability at the City of Medford, were awarded the Mystic Leadership Award for their work on the Clippership Connector. Danyal Najmi accepted the Mystic Champion award on behalf of Rosetta Languages. Amber and Alicia received the Mystic Leadership Award, which is given to champions from agencies and municipalities, for their vital contributions toward the decade-long envisioning, development and construction of the Clippership Connector project, which is set to be open in the coming months. Greenways are places for walking, biking, rolling and strolling that connect people to places, nature and each other. The Clippership Connector is a critical half-mile segment of the MyRWA’s Greenways vision. Alicia, in her role with the City of Medford, and Amber, first as the Greenways Director at MyRWA and now in DCR, worked tirelessly to SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 3 these boorish beings. Let’s take a look at one particular bad actor who’s very active in the mayoral challenger’s campaign. Evidently, Van Campen has begun a bid for mayor with some interesting assistance. An infamous resident of Everett and the federal penitentiary system, Da Razer Raymond, is collecting signatures and taking orders for lawn signs for Van Campen. Danyal Najmi accepts the Mystic Champion Award presented by MyRWA’s Senior Engagement Manager, Daria Santollani. (Photo: Isaiah Johnson) connect the Medford public schools complex with Medford Square, and thus the Mystic River Reservation Path, both upstream and downstream, into a larger regional greenways network. “I can safely say that without Alicia and Amber we would still be talking about the need for Clippership Connector,” said MyRWA’s Greenways Program Senior Manager, Karl Alexander. “But thanks to their hard work, leadership, and belief that everyone deserves safe access to our river — we will soon be able to roll, walk, bike, and run safely for 10 miles through this important connection. Truly, they exemplify agency and municipal leaders.” Here’s some fun facts on Da Razer: Did you know Raymond is banned from all school buildings for inappropriate use of student images? Did you know the district court found probable cause and placed an ankle bracelet and banned Raymond from other city buildings for a period of time for making threats to city officials? Did you know Raymond was convicted of taking part in a bank robbery with an automatRosetta Languages received the Champion Award, which is given to leaders in businesses or organizations, for their role, not just as translators and interpreters — but as collaborators, connectors and community builders. Whether they are digging in the dirt alongside residents to plant trees, or offering time pro bono at meetings where neighbors are finding their voices, staff at Rosetta Languages are there for this watershed and our residents. The team at Rosetta Languages, led by Danyal Najmi, embodies the spirit of equity, access and environmental justice, and helped ensure that language is not a barrier to engagement, but a bridge toward deeper connection. ic weapon? Did you know that Raymond turned state’s witness after an arrest for arson, and then changed cooperation and pled guilty to criminal contempt? Did you know that U.S. District Attorney Fred Wyshak said, “Two fires to date have not been solved. Mr. Raymond had the real-world effect of nobody being brought to justice in these fires that endangered neighbors and firefighters, and were meant to extort a businessman,” according to Amber Christoffersen and Alicia Hunt accept the Mystic Leadership Award presented by MyRWA’s Greenways Program Senior Manager, Karl Alexander. (Photo: Isaiah Johnson) “Through their partnership, more residents — especially those from communities who have historically been excluded from environmental decision-making — have been able to fully participate in shaping the future of the watershed,” said MyRWA’s Senior Engagement Manager, Daria Santollani. “Rosetta hasn’t just translated words; they’ve helped translate power.” MyRWA’s work would not be possible without the commitment and hard work of its partners — from state and federal agencies to elected officials and municipal staff to local residents and community leaders — who all strive to create change and make the Mystic River watershed a safe, the Worcester Telegram article? Did you know that Raymond has been held in civil contempt several times? Of course, this is only a fraction of Mr. Raymond’s record. One must wonder, does Van Campen know this? Does Van Campen plan on sending this man to your door for signatures, to place campaign signs and ask for a vote? Will Raymond be holding campaign signs for Van Campen with others who have been banned from buildings, or worse? Stay tuned—JDM clean and resilient place to live, work and play. The Mystic River Watershed Association works to improve the lives of the more than 600,000 residents of Mystic River communities through its efforts to protect and restore water quality, natural habitat and open space throughout the 76-square-mile watershed. The Mystic River watershed is comprised of 21 communities: Arlington, Belmont, Boston (Charlestown & East Boston), Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn. For more information see www.MysticRiver.org. Tony “Da Razer” Raymond

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 23 OBITUARIES Arthur Richard Kelley 17 years old, serving his country with honor and courage. Art was a self-starter, a man of drive and determination. He built and ran his own successful business, Kelley Industries, which stood as a testament to his hard work, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Through his business, he provided for his family and created opportunities for others—living out the values he held so dear. Art was a devoted husband, f Marstons Mills. Passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on June 22, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 6, 1926, in Charlestown, MA, Art later moved to Everett, where he met the love of his life, Ruth Kelley, for the fi rst time in the seventh grade. That early connection blossomed into a remarkable 77-year marriage built on love, strength, and deep devotion. Art & Ruth raised their 9 children in Everett before retiring to the “Kelley Compound” where the door was always open for all to visit. A proud veteran of both O World War II and the Korean War, Art entered the United States Marine Corps at just AGREEMENT | FROM PAGE 2 formation Technology infrastructure and $100,000 each for fencing, updated floor plans and repairs to modular units at the Webster School. “They’re trying to get the work done over the summer,” Smith explained. By a vote of 5-4, however, they voted down a request to appropriate $40,000 from the General Fund Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the City Solicitor’s Litigation/Professional Services account, including $20,000 to KP Law. Alcy Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Ward 2 Councillor Holly Garcia and Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pia loving father to nine children, Karen (Jack) O’Callahan, Michael Kelley (deceased), Maryann Chambers (deceased), Linda (Tony) Mimmo, Colleen Porcaro, Eileen (Rick) Rizzo, Kathleen McCarthy, Judith (Greg) MacDougall, and Sharon (Dean) Brown, a cherished grandfather to 20 grandchildren, and a proud great-grandfather to 26 great-grandchildren. He was also deeply loved by his devoted friend and chosen family, Dennis DiBiase. His life was defi ned by his unwavering love for his family and his steadfast values—especially his belief in the importance of family and the principle of “never give up.” His legacy lives on in the generations he guided, supported, and inspired. Art lived his life just as the words of his favorite song declared—”My Way”—with strength, dignity, and on his own terms. That song was more than a favorite; it was a refl ection of the life he lived with honor, indepenetrantonio voted no, while Hanlon, Smith, Van Campen and Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky voted yes. DiPierro was not present for the vote and Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers was absent for the entire meeting. Alcy Jabouin objected on the grounds information has been withheld from the Council, after which Martins told present City Solicitor Colleen Mejia the members would like to see invoices. Finally, the members accepted an order seeking acceptance of the Massachusetts General Laws Good Landlord Tax exemption, with Martins saying the specifi cs need to be worked out. dence, and heart. Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Chapman, John-Lawrence Chapel, 3778 Falmouth Road, Marstons Mills, MA, Funeral was held on Thursday, June at Christ the King Parish, 5 Job’s Fishing Rd Mashpee, MA. Burial followed at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave, Bourne, MA. The Kelley family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Cape Cod Hospital for their exceptional care and support, not only for Art but for the entire family. In lieu of fl owers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Art’s name to Heroes in Transition, supporting our nation’s heroes https://heroesintransition.org/ donate/ Dianne R. (Zerigian) Lees P assed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge following a brief illness on June 15. Born October 21, 1950 in Haverhill, she was the loving daughter of Martin and Roxie Zerigian of Haverhill and granddaughter of George and Perooz Tatian of Haverhill. Dianne was 1968 graduate of Haverhill High School before continuing on to graduate from the Katherine Gibbs Business School of Boston in 1970. Dianne began her career working for Honeywell in Lawrence as well as being co-owner of Michael’s Salon in the North End. She found many friends during her days in the North End and continued cutting hair until very recently. Following Honeywell, she began working for J&M Building Corp. before spending the last 12 years as a legislative aide and constituent services director for State Rep. Joe McGonagle, where she helped hundreds from Everett and the greater Boston community. In this role, she worked tirelessly to help Everett constituents with whatever they needed, whether unemployment claims, housing, transportation concerns etc. She dedicated this part of her life to serving Everett and changed many lives along the way. Dianne was a phenomenal cook who loved to feed anyone who walked through her door. She took pride in her gardening, always willing to share her bounty. She was also a loving caretaker to the many dogs who she owned in her lifetime, especially her beloved German Shepards. Dianne will be remembered for her witty humor, her hardworking attitude and a drive to help other people. Up until the very end, she remained devoted to doing her job and serving the people of Everett. Dianne is survived by her brother Michael Zerigian and his wife Mary of Newbury, longtime colleague and forever friend State Rep. Joe McGonagle as well as her many friends from Everett and the North End. Visiting hours were held on Thursday, June 26 at Rocco & Sons Funeral Homes Inc. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:00 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett. Burial at 12:00 PM in Linwood Cemetery, 41 John Ward Ave., Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to MSPCA-Angell.

Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Does Medicare Cover Annual Physical Exams? Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months. Almost 65 Dear Almost, No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during your fi rst year after enrolling in Part B. And after that, it covers annual wellness visits to keep track of your health. Here’s what you should know. Physical vs Wellness Exam In an annual physical, a doctor examines you, may do bloodwork and other tests and looks for problems even though you don’t have a specifi c complaint or risk. The Welcome to Medicare checkup and annual wellness visits are diff erent. They focus primarily on preventive care. Your doctor will review your risk factors, develop a personalized health plan for you, check that you’re up to date with preventive tests such as cancer screenings and flu shots and may refer you for other tests. Here’s a breakdown of what these exams may include. Welcome to Medicare Checkup This is an introduction to Medicare and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention and detection to help you stay well. It’s an opportunity for your doctor to assess your health and provide a plan for care. During this visit your doctor will: Take your height, weight, and blood pressure measurements, and calculate your body mass index (BMI). Ask about your personal and family health history. Give you referrals for other care as needed. Assess your potential for depression. Provide a simple vision test. Recommend vaccines, tests, screenings and other preventive services you need to stay healthy . Off er to talk with you about creating advance directives. Annual Wellness Visit This visit includes some of the same elements as the Welcome to Medicare checkup. For example, your doctor will review your medical history, record your vital information and give you an opportunity to talk about advance directives. Your doctor may also provide the following services: Create a screening checklist for recommended preventive services for the upcoming year. Look at health risks and treatment options. Perform a cognitive assessment to look for signs of dementia. Provide personalized health advice. Review your current prescriptions. Study risk factors for opioid problems if you have a prescription for opioids, and screen for potential substance use disorders . Medicare Coverage The Welcome to Medicare and annual wellness visits are fully covered by Medicare Part B without any out-of-pocket costs. You don’t need the Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify for later annual wellness visits, but know that Medicare won’t pay for a wellness visit during the fi rst 12 months you have Part B. During these visits, the provider may order additional tests or procedures that may be subject to Medicare’s deductibles, copayments or coinsurance. Make sure that when you book your appointment, you specifi cally ask for the Welcome to Medicare checkup or annual wellness visit to ensure Medicare covers it. Otherwise, you may have to pay for the visit. If you’re enrolled in Medicare Advantage, you’ll probably need to use an in-network provider for the wellness visits to be covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans also cover annual physicals in addition to the wellness visit. Check your plan for details. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 16-20. $1.3 BILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION (H 4227) House 150-3, then 148-4, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey the conference committee version of a $1.3 billion fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that uses funds generated from the surtax imposed on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually, to fund $593 million for education-related projects and $716 million for transportation-related ones. The House and Senate had approved diff erent versions of the bill and the conference committee drafted this compromise version. The surtax was created by voters in November 2022 when they voted for a constitutional amendment, dubbed by supporters as the “Fair Share Amendment,” that allows a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the constitutional amendment requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, aff ordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” A total of $535 million of the $716 million for transportation will be used for various MBTA projects. Other provisions include $80 million for Chapter 90 aid to ensure every city and town receives funding to maintain local roads and bridges; $16.4 million for municipally owned small bridges and culverts; $7 million for the improvement and maintenance of unpaved roads; and $5 million for transportation improvements associated with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The $593 million for education includes $248 million for special education; $115 million for public higher education infrastructure investments; $25 million for tutoring to support accelerated literacy growth and success for students in kindergarten through grade 3; $10 million for English Language Learning Programs; $10 million to support the Holocaust Museum in Boston; and $10 million for grants to eligible local school districts for clean energy infrastructure improvements and upgrades. “Ensuring that every Massachusetts resident has access to a safe and reliable public transportation system, and that every student in the commonwealth receives a high-quality education, are two of the most fundamental responsibilities that we have as elected officials,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The investments being made in this supplemental budget are representative of the Legislature’s continued focus on meeting those responsibilities.” “In a time of national turbunior ior lence and damaging federal cuts, the conference committee has delivered a meaningful compromise that honors the will of Massachusetts voters and invests Fair Share funds equitably across Massachusetts,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Vice Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. “This supplemental budget reflects a Senate commitment to regional equity—providing meaningful support for K-12 schools grappling with strained budgets, addressing long-overdue maintenance on public higher education campuses and delivering much-needed transportation solutions for communities across the commonwealth.” “As a member of the joint conference committee, I’m proud to have played a signifi - cant role in the process that refl ects the values and priorities of communities, such as those on the South Shore that I represent,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), Ranking Minority member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This legislation directs historic and groundbreaking Fair Share investments toward career and technical education, local infrastructure and regional transportation, which directly benefi ts our schools, our roads and our economy.” Reps. Ken Sweezey (R-Duxbury) and Alyson Sullivan Almeida (R-Abington) cast the only two votes against the budget. They issued a joint press release citing the conference committee’s decision to withhold $80 million in Chapter 90 road funding from municipalities deemed noncompliant with the MBTA Communities Act’s zoning mandates, as the reason they voted against BEACON | SEE PAGE 25

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 the budget. The MBTA Communities Act, according to the state’s website, requires that an MBTA community “must have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria” including minimum gross density of 15 units per acre; and a location not more than 1/2 mile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station. No age restrictions can be applied and the district must be suitable for families with children Sweezey, whose district includes several non-compliant towns said, “Three of my [district’s] towns - Marshfield, Halifax and Hanson - are being penalized for standing by their local planning boards and residents. The conference committee claims it wants to support our communities, yet it is holding critical transportation funds hostage. That is simply not acceptable.” “I was fully prepared to support the final compromise,” said Sullivan-Almeida. “Unfortunately, the conference committee inserted a last-minute stipulation to punish non-compliant towns. This kind of maneuvering doesn’t belong in a budget that is supposed to help all our cities and towns.” Both legislators emphasized their support for the provisions in the supplemental budget that increase funding for education including regional transportation, career technical training and special education as well as provisions for public transit. However, they were clear that they could not support a bill that “leverages essential local funding to coerce compliance with a controversial zoning mandate.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it. The House voted twice on this bill so there are two votes listed for each representative.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes/Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes $532 MILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (S 2529) Senate 38-2, approved a $532 million fiscal 2025 supplemental budget that includes $174 million for fiscally strained acute care hospitals and $35 million for community health centers facing financial challenges. The House has already approved a different version of the bill and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually draft a compromise version. Other provisions in the Senate version include $134 million for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund; $400,000 for Women Infants and Children Program Manufacturer Rebates; $60 million for Home Care Services; $35 million for payments to fiscally strained community health centers; $42.9 million for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition; $4.2 million for the State Police Crime Laboratory; and $60 million for Home Care Services. “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Supporting every resident is part of what it means to be a leader in healthcare access. This funding will help our hospitals and community health centers provide high-quality care in every region, no matter a patient’s insurance status, as well as provide critical services to our veterans, seniors and municipalities.” “The Senate took action today on reconciling deficiencies of $532 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget, most notably providing $209 million in critical assistance to fiscally strained acute care hospitals and community health centers,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The bill also allocates $134 million to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, with the remaining $189 million to responsible bill-paying obligations across a broad range of state agencies and programs. We’re fortunate that the commonwealth is in strong financial condition to meet these responsibilities, never more important than now in these continuing uncertain times.” “My primary reason for voting no on this supplemental budget is that it includes a policy initiative allowing electric utility providers to increase rates to seemingly expand electric charging stations, and does so without requiring a response from the Department of Public Utility which oversees these rate hikes,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “When the final bill is negotiated, I hope this is removed, thus allowing me to support it. Rate payers are being hit every which way, and I simply will not support more cost increases on families for higher electric rates, or subsidies for electric vehicle infrastructure when the market doesn’t support it.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $532 million supplemental budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes UTILITY RATE INCREASES (S 2529) Senate 6-33, rejected an amendment that would strike a section of the supplemental budget that would allow any rate increases proposed by utility companies to take effect in 60 days, if the proposed increase is not reviewed and acted upon by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Co-sponsor of the amendment to strike the section, Sen. Kelley Dooner (D-Taunton), said it is not good government for rate hikes to take effect without a full review by DPU and that this would undermine regulatory oversight and expose ratepayers once again to even higher increases. She argued that the Senate should be strengthening oversight, not making it easier for utilities to raise their rates behind closed doors. “An increase in utility rates for the purpose of expanding electric charging stations at a time when families in the commonwealth are struggling to pay utility bills at their current rates is detrimental and unnecessary,” said amendment co-sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who voted to strike the section. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), the chief opponent of the amendment, did not respond to several e-mails from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that would prohibit the increase from taking effect without DPU approval. A “No” vote is for allowing the rate increase to take effect without DPU approval.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL COALITION TO REFORM OUR LEGISLATURE – The Coalition to Reform Our Legislature (CROL) held an event at Church on the Hill across the street from the Statehouse and urged the Legislature to pass two bills the group has filed. CROL defines itself as a bipartisan coalition of citizens working to make the Massachusetts Legislature “more effective, accountable and transparent.” The event, billed as “The People’s Hearing,” featured several speakers including the group’s co-founder Jeanne Kempthorne, former Massachusetts Democratic State Rep. and U.S. Congress member Barney Frank, former Democratic State Rep. Jonathan Hecht, the GOP finance chair Jennifer Nassour, Sierra Club Director Vickash Mohanka, Republican party chair Amy Carnavale and James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University Danielle Allen. The first proposal (H 3892) would establish an independent Office of Legislative Research and an Office of Fiscal Analysis. The Office of Legislative Research would assist legislators and committees on all matters requiring policy analysis, comparative legal analysis, statistical research and fact-finding in connection with legislation or other matters pertaining to the functions of the Legislature as well as assist with bill-drafting upon request by any repreBEACON | SEE PAGE 26 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT DOCKET NUMBER: 25 SM 001870 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Angela Chiumiento, Trustee of the 91 Francis Street Trust and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): Finance of America Reverse LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 91 Francis Street, given by Maria Cucuzza to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Finance of America Reverse LLC, dated May 9, 2016, and recorded at Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 67260, Page 50, and now held by the plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. 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Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 sentative or senator. The Office of Fiscal Analysis would prepare tax revenue and expenditure forecasts and reviews and analyze the fiscal impact of proposed legislation. “Massachusetts is an outlier,” said Kempthorne. “Nearly all states have nonpartisan research and analysis capacity to encourage better bill drafting, analysis and decision making. The absence of that capacity here helps account for our Legislature’s poor performance.” The second proposal (HD 4303) would make major changes to the current legislative pay stipend system under which all 40 senators and 108 of 160 representatives receive an additional stipend, above their $82,046 base salary, for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican on some committees. The current Senate stipends range from $30,207 to $119,631 while the House ones range from $7,776. to $119,631. All of the positions are appointed by either the Senate President, House Speaker, Senate Minority Leader or House Minority Leader. The bill would change the range of the stipends for representatives and senators to a new range of $16,409 to $61,533. It would also reduce the number of legislators who receive stipends. CORL cites other changes it proposes in the stipend system including only providing stipends for positions that involve significant work; condition stipends for committee chairs on their bringing all bills to their full committees for public debate, mark-up and a public vote; give stipends for leadership and Ways and Means positions only if the committee chairs meet those conditions described above; and provide a new stipend to all committee members for the significant work of participating in public debates and mark-ups. Supporters of the bill say that the current system gives leadership extraordinary control over legislators’ pay. They say that their new bill would replace the current system with a less costly and less leadership-controlled stipend system that rewards performance, rather than loyalty. “In no other state are so many legislators dependent on their chamber leader for a large share of their pay,” said former Rep. Jonathan Hecht. “One hundred and forty nine of the 200 members of the legislature are now in so-called ‘leadership positions,’ put there by the House Speaker, Senate President, or the House and Senate Minority Leaders, with a $5 million account to boost their pay. Most of these stipends were created in the last 25 years, and reward little or no work.” “One of the questions that we are considering is whether to take ... one or both of these issues to the ballot,” said former State Rep. and Revenue Committee chair Jay Kaufman. “There’s some significant consequences to doing that, but we’re actively weighing it.” Also in attendance at the - LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - Notice is hereby given by A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc., 26 Garvey St., Everett, MA,02149 pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A, that on or after 7-12-2025 the following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notice and sale of said vehicles: P.O. 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June 27, July 3, 11, 2025 event was long time editor and first-time director Aaron Singer who is the producer and director of “Shadows on the Hill,” an upcoming documentary that he says asks why common-sense bills don’t pass the Massachusetts Legislature. “This project began as an investigation into why legislation reforming Daylight Savings Time keeps failing,” said Singer. “But once I started talking to people on Beacon Hill, it became clear how much representatives fear going against leadership. A supermajority co-sponsored an act to prevent wage theft; how does that not pass?” Singer continued, “I have deep empathy for rank-andfile lawmakers under intense pressure to fall in line, but they have a responsibility to loudly call out how undemocratic the system is. Otherwise, their role in the process will never change and their constituents will be denied the representation they’re owed.” BAN USE OF CELL PHONES IN SCHOOLS (S 381) – The Education Committee held a hearing on several bills which would ban student use of cell phones during classes except when expressly directed by a teacher. “An increasing number of countries, states and municipalities have banned mobile phones in schools,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who filed one of the proposals. He noted that he filed the measure, to ensure that the commonwealth protects children in classrooms and optimizes the learning environment for students.” PROHIBIT USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (S 312) – Another bill heard by the Education Committee would prohibit public schools from using an athletic team name, logo or mascot which is associated with Native Americans. The bill bans the current and future use of any of these mascots. Any school that does not comply with this law would not be eligible for discretionary state education grants. “This bill is long overdue,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “Native Americans are sovereign peoples—not mascots, not caricatures. The continued use of Native imagery in school mascots is dehumanizing. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and has been shown to cause psychological harm, especially for Native youth.” In 2024, a similar bill was approved by the Education Committee and was sent to the House Ways and Means Committee where it died from lack of further action. ELIMINATE THE ADDRESS OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT (SD 2982) - Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) proposed a late-filed bill that would remove the home street address of candidates for elected office from ballots and nomination papers. The measure would allow only the city or town in which the candidate resides to be listed. The measure was filed in response to a shooting in which Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed. Oliveira said that Massachusetts is “an extreme outlier” as the only state that prints candidate addresses on ballots. He noted that 44 other states list only party affiliation on a public ballot, and five list a candidate’s home municipality, precinct or ward but not a full street address. “Only Massachusetts includes the information that we have on our ballots,” said Oliveira. “We need to do everything that we can to protect one another, protect our staff and protect our family, and this is a step in the right direction.” EXPAND THE BOTTLE BILL (S 2245) The Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy’s hearing included a measure that would expand the bottle bill to include containers as small as nips and as large as one gallon; more types of beverages such as water, energy drinks and iced tea; an increase in the deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents; an increase in the handling fees paid to retailers and redemption centers; an exemption for retailers of less than 2,000 square feet from the requirement of accepting containers for redemption; and a provision that would direct unclaimed deposits in excess of $70 million to the re-established Clean Environment BEACON | SEE PAGE 28

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 ~ Legal Notice ~ Page 27 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Hector Tumpson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, dated August 3, 2004 and recorded in the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43478, Page 153, as modified by a certain modification agreement recorded on November 13, 2012, and recorded with said Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 60465, Page 388, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, by assignment from: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, recorded on July 17, 2006, in Book No. 47811, at Page 343 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, recorded on January 3, 2018, in Book No. 70467, at Page 14 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE, recorded on January 3, 2018, in Book No. 70467, at Page 18 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to U.S. Bank, N.A., successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-HE1, recorded on March 13, 2023, in Book No. 81322, at Page 297 U.S. Bank, N.A., successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-HE1 to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-HE1, recorded on August 15, 2023, in Book No. 81888, at Page 507 U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, successor trustee to Bank of America, National Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificate holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE1, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-HE1, recorded on March 14, 2024, in Book No. 82564, at Page 362 for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on July 30, 2025, on the mortgaged premises located at 97 Irving Street, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land in Everett, County of Middlesex, with the buildings thereon being lot number 142 on a Plan of Building Lots of the Nichols Farm Land Associates made by A.F. and N.N. Sargent, Surveyors, dated April 1882 and recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds in Book of Plans 38, Plan 12. Said Lot numbered 142 is further bounded and described as follows: NORTHWESTERLY by Irving Street, fifty (50) feet; NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 141 as shown on said plan, one hundred fifteen (115) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 186 as shown on said plan, fifty (50) feet; and SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 143 as shown on said plan, one hundred fifteen (115) feet. Containing, 5,750 square feet of land. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43478, Page 151. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-HE1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-HE1 Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California St. Newton, MA 02458 (617)558-0500 10777 June 27, July 3, 11, 2025

Page 28 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 Fund, to be used for administering the deposit system and for programs related to solid waste management and environmental protection. Sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers ADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 ADVERTISE ON THE WEB AT WWW.ADVOCATENEWS.NET Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. (D-Newton) said the bill will modernize the bottle deposit system so that it better refl ects the beverages we consume today. “By including more types of containers, raising the deposit and supporting retailers with higher handling fees … we can recycle billions more bottles and cans each year. This will reduce litter in our communities, slash emissions, save cities and towns millions in waste removal costs and create jobs across the state.” BAN OPEN CONTAINERS OF MARIJUANA IN MOTOR VEHICLES (H 186) – The Cannabis Policy Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would establish a $100 to $500 civil penalty for a driver possessing an open container of marijuana or marijuana-infused edibles in the passenger area of a motor vehicle -- similar to the state’s open alcohol container law. The measure also creates exemptions for certain vehicles including limousines and RVs. “I fi led this bill with hopes of creating more structure and regulation within the developing industry,” said sponsor Rep. Marcus Vaughan (R-Wrentham). “I feel while this is a great addition to the commonwealth’s economic standpoint there needs to be more awareness on the public health side to promote safety.” QUOTABLE QUOTES Juneteenth, which was celebrated last week on June 19th, commemorates more than 250,000 slaves in Texas learning of their freedom on June 19, 1865. The date came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, the same year it was celebrated as a state holiday for the fi rst time in Massachusetts. Former Gov. Charlie Baker signed the holiday into law in July 2020. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Black and Latino Legislative Caucus celebrated the holiday at the Statehouse. Here are some of the quotes from the event: “We have come a long way, and it’s our turn at this point to have the baton in our hand. And if we don’t, and we don’t use the power we have today, after all the sacrifi ces that were made in the past, shame on us.” ---Rep. Russell Holmes (D-Boston), the longest-serving member BEACON | SEE PAGE 30 CLASSIFIEDS

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Page 30 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Amaya, Felix Fuentes, Lizbeth M Sichoe, Karma Soltani, Mostefa Velasco, Jose R BEACON | FROM PAGE 28 of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. “When our values are attacked and our communities are disrespected, we will stand up and say loudly and proudly: ‘We believe in diversity, we believe in equity, we believe with every fiber of our being that the Black community belongs at the table, in the boardroom, in our colleges, running our businesses and leading our government.’” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “One of the great things Trump is going to give us is the urgency to keep fighting, to keep pressing, to not lay down BUYER2 Cruz, Denia E Fuentes, William M Soltani, Salima Velasco, Juan T&t Nt Mary G Ravanesi Ft Oconnell, James S when he makes these inane comments that make no sense, when he starts threatening taking funding. We will do the best we can to make sure no one is left behind.” ---House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “We know that the path is stormy ahead. But we know, too, that we have to celebrate days like today to make sure that our voices are heard all the way to Washington, D.C., that diversity, equity and inclusion are important. DEI is a Massachusetts value that will never, ever change.” ---Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This year is not like every SELLER1 Bonvie, Linda M Lopez, Maria M SELLER2 Caputo, Marian Batista, Jose L Fabbri, Susan Ravanesi, Mark P Oconnell, Marjorie A other year. When we celebrate this holiday, we must recognize what is happening around us.” ---Tomas O’Brien, executive director of the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. 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 ADDRESS 49 Woodville St 56 Vernal St 21 Central Ave #36 881 Broadway #32 165 Springvale Ave CITY Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett 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 June 1620, the House met for a total of three hours and 49 minutes while the Senate met for a total of four hours and 12 minutes. DATE 06.02.25 06.03.25 06.03.25 06.05.25 06.02.25 PRICE 825000 901000 355000 320000 640000 Mon.June 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. Tues. June 17 No House session. No Senate session. Wed.June 18 House 11:02 a.m. to 2:48 p.m. Senate 1:21 p.m. to 5:29 p.m. Thurs. June 19 No House session. No Senate session. Fri.June 20 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

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