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EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No.27 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Community weighs in on planned Connolly Center renovation 617-387-2200 Friday, July 10, 2026 Monthlong Everett drug operation leads to dozens of arrests, major narcotics seizures Advocate Staff Report E verett Police’s Special Criminal Investigations Unit (SCIU) conducted a monthlong narcotics enforcement initiative in June 2026 dubbed “Operation Street Sweeper,” targeting suspected drug dealers, fugitives, repeat problem locations and quality-of-life concerns throughout the city. On June 1, detectives conPictured are Architect Mark McKevitz, Sustainability Manager Kate Jenkins, Connolly Center Facilities Manager Angelo Febbo and Owner’s Project Manager Stephen Michener. (Advocate photo) By Neil Zolot T he Edward G. Connolly Center was built in 1902 and served as an armory before it was turned over to the City of Everett by the National Guard in the 1970s. It is the home of the Council on Aging (COA) and its programs, the Veterans Center and the Adult Learning Center. It is also used for many social and political RENOVATION | SEE PAGE 8 F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax ducting surveillance near Elm Street observed what they believed to be a drug transaction outside a neighborhood market. Police arrested Michael Tillinghast on charges of distribution of a Class B substance, possession of a Class C substance with intent to distribute and possession of a Class B substance. Police also arrested Christopher Abruzzese, charging him with possession of a Class B substance and possession of a Class E substance. On June 2, detectives conducted an undercover operation targeting street-level cocaine sales throughout Everett. During the investigation, an undercover offi cer allegedly purchased crack cocaine from Jamie Surillo, 39, of Malden. Surillo was charged with distribution of a Class B substance and a failure-to-appear warrant. Police said he was also taken into custody as a fugitive from justice for charges pending outside Massachusetts. During the same investigation, detectives stopped a vehicle they said met with Surillo before the alleged drug sale. Erica Mullen, 30, of East Boston, was arrested following the stop. On June 3, detectives arrested Kevin Joseph Callahan, 59, on an outstanding warrant. Police also arrested Luiz Gustavo Defatima, 35, on an outstanding warrant. Detectives said they recovered four bags of fentanyl from Defatima and also seized bank cards and other property believed to belong to someone else. He was additionally charged with possession of a Class A substance. Also on June 3, Robert Bailot, 38, of Everett, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. On June 4, detectives arrested Erica Marie Messina, 41, on two outstanding warrants. On June 5, police arrested Jennifer Festa of Medford. Festa was arrested on two outstanding warrants and additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine. Detectives also reported seizing suspected stolen property, including bank cards. Later that day, detectives arrested Brittany Hersey, 36, on an outstanding warrant. A separate regional narcotics investigation culminated on June 8 when members of the Boston Police Drug Control Units in East Boston and downtown Boston, working with Everett Police, Revere Police and the Massachusetts State Police, arrested John Gil-Zapata, 39, of Revere. Authorities executed four search warrants tarARRESTS | SEE PAGE 4

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Local student makes Q4 Honor Roll at BC High T he following Everett student made the Q4 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year: Tyler Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Everett Council on Aging offers free selfdefense and strength class for older adults Program begins on July 16 at the Connolly Center Zhang, High Honors, Class of 2027. Please join us in celebrating Zhang’s accomplishment! 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Special to The Advocate M ayor Robert J. Van Campen and the Everett Council on Aging are inviting residents age 60 and older to participate in a free self-defense and strength-building class at the Connolly Center. Beginning Thursday, July 16, the program will be led by Sensei Bill Powers and is designed specifically for older adults. Participants will improve their strength, balance, self-defense awareness and confidence in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment. “Helping our older adults stay active, healthy, and confident is an important part of building a strong community,” said Mayor Van Campen. “This program is a great opportunity for residents to improve their physical well-being while learning practical skills in a supportive setting.” Classes will be held every Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) for eight weeks. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. To register or learn more, please contact Joanne at 617-394-2260. Northern Essex Community College Dean’s List C ongratulations to the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) students from Everett on the spring 2026 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term and be matriculated in a degree program. The Everett students are Jonas Beauvoir, Silvia Portillo Villegas and John Benson Samuel. NECC, the first federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution in New England, has a supportive learning environment, embracing all identities and inspiring initiative and excellence through topnotch, affordable programs online and at campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence. NECC offers many bachelor’s degree transfer options, workforce development and community education classes, and it is host to the NECC Police Academy, MassHire Merrimack Valley and Gallaudet University’s Regional Center for the deaf and hard of hearing. For more info: www.necc. mass.edu. An interactive wildlife program for kids at the Shute W ith Summer Vacation (and the summer reading chalwww.810bargrille.com Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! lenge) in full swing, the Shute Memorial Library is excited to host author and wildlife ecologist Brad Timm for an engaging and educational program that was inspired by his new illustrated nature book, “America is Wild!” Timm takes children on a coastto-coast exploration of incredible animals and plants from all 50 States while building observation, critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills through exciting, hands-on challenges. Featuring high-energy activities like Habitat Adventure Stations, Animal Olympics, Wildlife Scavenger Hunts and more, this is not a presentation, but a fascinating adventure that keeps children eager to learn more! This program is designed for children seven to 12 years old. Location: Shute Children’s Library, 781 Broadway, Everett. When: Thursday, July 16, at 12 p.m. Interested in other summer programs at the Everett Public Libraries? Check out their online calendar at everettpubliclibraries.org. Summer is Here!

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 3 City of Everett announces conclusion of ARPA-funded community meal program Meal program to end Aug. 31 after serving hundreds of Everett residents each week for six years Special to Th e Advocate the program. “This program has touched T he City of Everett announced that its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)–funded community meal program will conclude on August 31, 2026, as the federal funding that made the program possible comes to an end. Since its launch six years ago, the program has provided meals to approximately 400 residents each week, off ering reliable food assistance to seniors and other community members in need. The initiative was made possible through ARPA, which provided temporary funding to support communities recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. With the expiration of ARPA funding, the City is no longer able to continue operating the lives of so many Everett residents over the past six years,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “We are thankful to the dedicated City staff , community partners, and residents who helped make it such a success. Now our priority is making sure participants know where they can turn for continued support.” The City also extends its sincere appreciation to the staff from the Mayor’s Office, Elder Services and the Inspectional Services Department, whose efforts helped operate the program, as well as the many residents who participated throughout the years.The City remains committed to ensuring residents continue to receive the support and services they need and thanks all participants for allowing the program to serve them. The City recognizes that this change may be diffi cult for some residents and is committed to helping participants transition to other available food assistance programs. Residents seeking assistance are encouraged to contact the Connolly Center (617394-2323) and Mystic Valley Elder Services (781-324-7705). Those organizations can help connect residents with services — Meals on Wheels, community meal and food programs and other available resources. For residents who have diffi culty traveling, transportation assistance may also be available through the City’s new van service. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated 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 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 ARRESTS | FROM PAGE 1 geting Gil-Zapata, his apartment, a storage unit and a vehicle. Investigators seized approximately 2,287 grams of cocaine, including an unopened kilogram brick, along with tens of thousands of dollars in cash and a motor vehicle. Gil-Zapata was charged with traffi cking 200 grams or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance. Also on June 8, Everett detectives conducting surveillance at the repeat problem location of 19 Hancock St. observed what they believed was a drug transaction. One individual was charged with possession of fentanyl. The investigation led detectives to stop Kymauri Jean-Lestin, 27, of Stoneham. Police said they recovered approximately 30 grams of fentanyl, about 20 grams of crack cocaine, $1,000 in cash and three cellphones. Jean-Lestin was charged with distribution of fentanyl, traffi cking more than 10 grams of fentanyl and traffi cking more than 18 grams of crack cocaine. Later that day, detectives arrested Christopher Coates, 42, of Everett, on a failure-to-appear warrant and additionally charged him with possession of methamphetamine. On June 9, detectives again focused enforcement eff orts around 19 Hancock St. Following what investigators believed was another street-level drug transaction, officers from Everett and Chelsea Police Departments made several arrests. One individual was summonsed to court on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine. Police arrested Alexander Bardash, 50, of Georgetown, charging him with possession of methamphetamine. Also arrested was Erica Briggs, 51, of Georgetown, who was charged with two counts of possession of a Class C drug. On June 10, detectives arrested Anthony DiRusso, 50, of Malden, on a failure-to-appear outstanding warrant. He was also charged with possession of fentanyl and possession of a Class C substance. Later that day, detectives investigating suspected crack cocaine distribution in Everett Square arrested three people. James Bradley, 33, of Lynn, was charged with distribution of crack cocaine, traffi cking approximately 97 grams of cocaine and conspiracy to violate the state’s drug laws. Melissa Abrams, 42, of Danvers, was charged with disorderly conduct, violating the city’s knife ordinance, possession and distribution of crack cocaine and conspiracy to violate the drug laws. Police said Abrams repeatedly yelled and disrupted the investigation despite several warnings before she was arrested. Offi cers seized approximately $5,500 in cash, cellphones, scales and packaging materials. Everett patrol offi cers, school resource offi cers and a Massachusetts State Police K-9 unit assisted during the incident. Danielle Gallant, 41, of Everett, was charged with possession of crack cocaine. On June 11, SCIU detectives conducting street-level narcotics enforcement arrested Dale Lundqueist, 56, of Everett, and charged him with possession of a Class B substance. Detectives also arrested Reginald Galette, 27, of Rockland, charging him with distribution of a Class B substance after observing what investigators believed was a drug transaction. Police said they seized crack cocaine, approximately $1,200 in cash and multiple cellphones. Later that day, SCIU detectives assisted the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section in arresting Shami Grant, 26. According to police, Grant was wanted on multiple warrants issued by several jurisdictions and was taken into custody following a series of vehicle pursuits across the North Shore. Authorities said the warrants included allegations that Grant struck a Massachusetts State Police cruiser in Malden. On June 12, detectives arrested Sarah Darling, 56, of Everett, on a default warrant for failure to appear. On June 16, detectives arrested Jamie Monks, 37, of Everett, on a default warrant for failure to appear. On June 23, SCIU detectives assisted the Criminal Investigations Division in executing a search warrant on Waters Avenue in Everett. During the operation, Edward Senay, 49, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A substance. On June 24, detectives arrested Neftaly Salerno, 36, of Everett, on a default warrant for failure to appear. He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. Later that day, SCIU detectives concluded an undercover investigation into suspected crack cocaine distribution in Everett. Police arrested Daquan Shaqueel Sparks, 32, of Boston, after alleging he sold crack cocaine to an undercover detective during the investigation. Detectives also executed a search warrant on Sparks’ vehicle, recovering approximately 35 grams of cocaine. The arrest was assisted by the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, the Everett Police Impact Unit and the department’s Patrol Division. Mayor Robert J. Van Campen praised the results of the monthlong operation, crediting the collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies. “This work reflects the impact of proactive policing and strong partnerships,” Van Campen said. “I thank Chief Strong, the Everett Police Department and our law enforcement partners for their continued dedication to keeping Everett safe.” Everett Police Chief Paul D. Strong commended the department’s Special Criminal Investigations Unit, Impact Unit and Patrol Division for their work throughout the operation. “I want to again recognize and commend the outstanding work of our drug unit for this successful operation, which resulted in multiple drug arrests, the seizure of illegal narcotics and signifi cant amounts of illicit proceeds,” Strong said. “The success of this operation is a direct refl ection of exceptional planning, dedication and a relentless commitment to keeping this community safe.” Strong also thanked the department’s law enforcement partners, including the Boston Police Drug Control Units from Districts A-1 and A-7, the Revere Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police, for their assistance during the investigation. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 5 Welcome back to the International Sand Sculpting Festival July 17-July 19, Revere Beach T he Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back! This renowned event will feature a weekend fi lled with art from our master sand sculptors, and family fun! This festival brings in hundreds of thousands to Revere Beach over the threeday course. We invite you to join us July 17-19th at Revere Beach for an experience you’ll never forget. The theme for this year’s event will be Boston Welcomes the World. Attendees will witness an extraordinary display of skill as 10 master sand sculptors from across the world compete for prize money. The festival will take over the shores of America’s fi rst public beach as we celebrate artistry, culture, and community. Beyond the sand sculptures, the event features over 50 food vendors, food trucks and exhibitors, interactive activities, amusement rides, fi reworks, and a vibrant atmosphere. We can’t wait to see everyHISTORY MADE: Revere City Councillor Joanne McKenna, Michael Lepage, Revolution 250 Executive Director Jonathan Lane, Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Tom Coots, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and Revere City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya with reenactors on Revere Beach during last year’s 21st Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. (Advocate fi le photo) one at the beach this summer for the 22nd year of the International Sand Sculpting Festival! MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r o ge EverettBank.com

Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Sen. DiDomenico celebrates Early Intervention program successes at 50th anniversary S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was hosted by the Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. For half a century, the Early Intervention (EI) program has ensured that eligible infants, toddlers and their families get the critGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. championed this program in the State House throughout my career, and I will continue to advocate for its critical funding as long as I am in office.” S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the Early Intervention event in the State House’s Great Hall. Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the Early Intervention event in the State House’s Great Hall. ical services they need at the most important stage of development. DiDomenico has secured millions of dollars for EI services each year and has been the Senate champion for the EI workforce and the families they serve. “Massachusetts is a leader in this work, and I am committed to ensuring that it continues for all our kids who need it,” said DiDomenico. “I have

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 7 City of Everett seeks Poll Workers for 2026 state elections Earn extra income while serving your community Special to Th e Advocate T he Everett Election Commission is now accepting applications for poll workers for the upcoming 2026 State and Primary Election and is encouraging residents to play an active role in the democratic process. Poll workers are essential to ensuring elections are safe, secure, organized and accessible for every voter. Everett operates 18 polling locations across the city, each staff ed by a team responsible for checking in voters, assisting residents, maintaining election records and overseeing voting operations. “Poll workers are crucial in ensuring that the election process in Everett is transparent and runs smoothly,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “When you sign up to be a poll worker, you are making the commitment to protect our democracy and inspire us to all serve something greater than ourselves.” Each polling location requires several key positions, including: · Inspectors, who check voters in and assist with the voting process · Clerks, who maintain election records and document precinct activity throughout the day · Wardens, who oversee polling operations and are responsible for managing the precinct Serving as a poll worker is a unique opportunity to support your community, protect the integrity of local elections, meet fellow residents and earn extra income while making a meaningful civic contribution. Residents interested in applying or learning more should contact the Election Offi ce at 617-394-2296 or visit Room 10 at Everett City Hall. Poll workers are being recruited to serve for both the September 1, 2026, State Primary and the November 3, 2026, State Election. Selected applicants will help staff Everett’s 18 polling locations and support voters throughout both election days. Help ensure fair, secure and accessible elections for all Everett voters. Become a poll worker today. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ An Everett polling location’s voting area. Poll workers are paid for their service, with compensation starting at $260 for Election Day. An additional stipend of $50 is provided for completing the required state training. Compensation is issued as a single payment following the election. Any registered voter in Massachusetts is eligible to apply, and no prior experience is necessary. Mandatory training will be off ered on August 10 and August 12, with multiple morning and evening sessions available. Training lasts approximately one hour, and applicants only need to attend one session. Seniors, veterans, students, working professionals, retirees, and fi rst-time applicants are all welcome to apply. The City is especially encouraging bilingual residents to apply. Federal language access requirements established by the U.S. Department of Justice require language assistance for voters, making multilingual poll workers an important part of ensuring every eligible resident can participate in the electoral process. * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SENIOR SUMMER July 23: Wildfire Disco to Pop & In-Between Disco to Pop & In-Between -Be July 30: SeaBreeze with Stephen Savio ItItalian-American Hits n-Ame -American Hits Hi August 6: Ba Giirl Gr 6: Back Track G Groups of the 1960she 1960s August 13: The Ge DooWo The Connolly Center 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA VOTE HERE sign outside Everett City Hall. Do Wops Greatest HitsHi 13: The Gem Tonesne Gr 6 PM–8 PM Free and open to the public

Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 RENOVATION | FROM PAGE 1 events, community forums and, when needed, a cooling and heating center during extreme weather events and to provide emergency shelter for families whose homes become unlivable due to things like bursting pipes. The historic building is named after Edward Connolly, who was the Mayor from 1979-86 and a State Representative from 1990 until his death in 2006. Little more than regular maintenance has been conducted since a renovation in 1989. Given the age of the building, it is in need of a new cooling and heating system, new kitchen facilities, an elevator and increased handicapped access, among other things. The roof also leaks and the windows bleed air. The City is planning a renovation, the fi rst phase of which is assessing the building and gathering information from the community as to what is needed and what the layout might look like, funded in part by a $50,000 grant from the state Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) EmPower Massachusetts program. The fi rst of a number of forums on the matter was held Tuesday, July 7, at the site. “We’re here to hear what you’d like,” Mark McKevitz of ICON Architecture told the audience of about 40. Resident Doris McGee mentioned improving spaces for exercise classes, including installing a mirror often used in dance and exercise classes, the need for better air conditioning and new bathrooms and having more parking. “We need to try to get it the way we need it to be,” she said. “To keep it the way it is doesn’t fi t what’s going on.” Resident Lisa Montague feels the large open space in the Center needs to be preserved for its social events, while COA Director Dale Palma mentioned the need to have fl exibility in the open space. McKevitz acknowledged the Center needs defined spaces for certain activities, but also fl exibility for largescale events. “We’re working through the programs to see how the big open space could be used and possibly expanded and contracted as needed,” he said. Owner Project Manager Stephen Michener of consultants LeftField said fi guring out how to use various spaces is “part of the puzzle” of the project. Work will also be needed in the upstairs offi ce space and the basement, which was once used as a fi ring range. McKevitz is confi dent the upper fl oor can be used more eff ectively for things other than offi ces, especially with the addition of an elevator, but isn’t sure about the basement. Requests for a bowling alley aren’t realistic economically or logistically. There was also a cost-prohibitive request for underground parking, but McKevitz said there is a possibility for street parking dedicated to the Center. At a minimum work will be done to bring the building up to codes, be energy effi cient and fi x outer brickwork while maintaining the historic character of the building. Historical Commission member Lawrence Arinello voiced a desire for space for historic exhibits in the building. “Part of the process is bringing everything up to code,” McKevitz reacted. “We want to fi nd a design that works for everyone in YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! the community,” Sustainability Manager Kate Jenkins added. A similar virtual-only forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, which can be accessed on the City’s website calendar, followed by one with tentative plans incorporating community feedback currently scheduled for Thursday, August 20. In October, more detailed plans will be presented to the City Council for consideration and possible approval. Along the way a Conditions Assessment Report will be put together. The total cost and timeline of a renovation still have to be determined, as do fund sources. A tentative timeline in the PowerPoint presentation shown scheduled a design phase and permitting from this October to September 2027, bidding and the awarding of a contract in September and October 2027, preconstruction or site preparation from October 2027 to midMarch 2028 and construction from March 2028 to May 2029. Jenkins said the City is pursuing a $500,000 grant through the state’s Green Communities program but warned that it covers mainly energy systems and weatherization. Other grants will be needed and pursued, but a local funding source may also be a component. The question of if and to what degree the Center might be open during renovation is also up in the air. “I imagine some swing space might be needed,” Michener said. “I like they wanted our input,” Montague said after the meeting. Palma said the attendees provided great feedback. “The feedback was excellent,” McKevitz agreed.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 9 Everett Selected for Statewide Bikeshare Program to Help Older Adults Ride with Confidence New initiative will provide free training, guided rides, and education for residents ages 50 and older Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett has been selected as one of just three Massachusetts communities to participate in a new bikeshare education program designed to help adults ages 50 and older build confidence using bicycles and local bikeshare services. Made possible through an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant awarded to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the Golden Gears program will provide Everett residents with free, hands-on instruction, guided rides, and peer support to encourage safe, comfortable use of bikeshares and other active transportation options. Everett joins Worcester and Springfield as the inaugural host communities for the Golden Gears program. Participants will take part in a free two-day “confidence clinic” that includes basic riding instruction, bicycle safety education, access to riding equipment, and bikeshare passes. The program will also feature guided group rides and community conversations where participants can share their experiences and learn from fellow riders. “Creating transportation options is only part of the equation. We also need programs that help people feel confident taking advantage of them,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “This initiative gives older adults the support and encouragement they need to try bikeshare, stay active, and remain connected to their community. We’re proud that Everett was selected for this program and grateful for the opportunity to bring these resources directly to our residents.” The program is intended for older adults who are interested in biking but may be hesitant to get started. Through classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and guided rides, participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to safely use bikeshare as a convenient option for recreation, exercise, and local transportation. Mayor Robert J. Van Campen joins MassDOT officials, community partners, and participants for a Bluebikes ride during the launch of the Golden Gears program at 7-Acre Park. “This program is intentionally practical,” said Kristopher Carter, MassDOT Chief Innovation Officer. “It is about meeting people where they are, answering questions, providing hands-on support, and helping older adults feel comfortable and confident using available transportation options that may be less familiar to them. Bikeshare can be a convenient and affordable way to connect to trails, transit, local destinations, and community life, and we want more people to feel empowered to use it.” The initiative builds on ongoing investments in safer, more accessible transportation throughout Massachusetts while helping older adults take advantage of expanding micromobility options in their communities. In addition to the confidence clinics, the program will include educational resources, participant feedback, and outreach materials that can serve as a model for communities across the Commonwealth. More information about clinic dates, registration, and eligibility will be announced as it becomes available.

Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 CHA Birth Center to reopen on July 6 C After six years it will again welcome birthing families Special to The Advocate ambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, will reopen CHA Birth Center on July 6, 2026, after a six-year hiatus. CHA Birth Center closed in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. It reopened for prenatal care later in 2020 but remained closed for deliveries due to staffing shortages, operational challenges and infrastructure concerns. Recognizing the need for increased maternal health access in our communities and data from the Commonwealth showing the strong benefits of midwifery and birth center care, CHA engaged a leading consulting firm to support reopening planning. CHA Birth Center’s reopening means more growing families will have an opportunity to receive the type of highly personalized and culturally appropriate care they deserve. At a time when many maternity units and birth centers are under strain, CHA is committed to providing maternal health access for its diverse communities. As part of its commitment to maternal health equity, and to ensure patients feel seen and heard, CHA has 19 doulas who speak 13 different languages to support birthing people before, during and after labor. “We are proud to offer the CHA Birth Center as part of our excellent options for childbirth and maternal health services,” said CHA CEO Assaad Sayah, MD. “It responds to community-identified needs and expands our high quality maternal health options for our communities.” “This is a milestone achievement for Cambridge and a signal to women everywhere that we can and will keep making progress on maternal health,” said Congresswoman Katherine Clark. “I’m so grateful to all of our state and loCHA leaders, staff, elected officials and community partners celebrated the reopening of CHA Birth Center at an open house on June 16, 2026. cal leaders who helped make this day possible. We’re going to keep fighting for a healthcare system worthy of every mother in this community and a future worthy of the children who will begin their lives at CHA.” Located in a Victorian home, CHA Birth Center includes amenities like large walk-in showers and soaking tubs for water births. The first floor of the completely renovated CHA Birth Center has a reception area, three exam rooms, a living room and a kitchen for patients and families. Families are welcome and encouraged to be part of the birth process. The second floor features three renovated birthing rooms, with new soaking tubs for waterbirths in two rooms. Waterbirths offer advantages like warmth and pain management, deeper relaxation and faster labor times. CHA’s certified nurse midwives are trained in the latest waterbirth best practices and techniques. Across the street from the birth center, CHA operates its hospital maternity service — recognized on Newsweek’s 2026 list of best maternity hospitals. While the CHA Birth Center welcomes everyone, there will be a special focus on vulnerable and underserved populations who will benefit most from midwifery care and a birth center experience. CHA Birth Center expects to welcome more than 100 new babies in the first year, increasing to about 300 by the fourth year. On June 17, CHA held an open house to celebrate the Birth Center reopening, with a robust speaking program featuring many local legislators: Congresswoman Clark, State Representative Marjorie Decker, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and Cambridge City Councillor Patty Nolan. Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD spoke alongside CHA Board of Trustees Vice Chair Claire Laporte and Mount Auburn Hospital REOPEN | SEE PAGE 11 Exterior of CHA Birth Center.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 11 Mayor recognizes American Nutrition Center’s 30th anniversary M ayor Robert J. Van Campen joined American Nutrition Center (ANC) to celebrate the business’s 30th anniversary in June of serving the Everett community. During the celebration at ANC’s Broadway location, Mayor Van Campen presented owner Peter Morel, who is known to many customers as “Handsome Pete,” with a City of Everett Citation recognizing the milestone and his contributions to the community over the past three decades. The event drew hundreds of customers, friends and supporters who gathered to commemorate ANC’s success and longstanding presence in Everett. Also recognized during the celebration was Steve Cardillo, Morel’s uncle and owner of Cardillo Weightbelts. FollowMayor, City Offi cials Celebrate Grand Opening of Elm Street Laundromat Peter Morel, Mayor Robert J. Van Campen (center) and Steve Cardillo celebrated at American Nutrition Center’s 30th anniversary event. ing the passing of Morel’s father when he was six years old, Cardillo played an instrumental role in helping raise him and later helped him establish and grow ANC, which also serves as the fl agship showroom for Cardillo Weightbelts. “Reaching 30 years in business is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Mayor Van Campen. “American Nutrition Center has become a fixture in our community and a business that generations of customers have come to know and trust. I congratulate Peter on this milestone and applaud the dedication and support that helped make this success possible.” Pictured from left to right, former Ward 2 Councillor Nicholas Saia, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Mayor Robert Van Campen, owner Rajesh Keshar, Ward 2 Councillor Holly Garcia, and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins. M ayor Robert Van Campen recently joined City Officials in celebrating Rajesh Keshar’s newest local business venture, Elm Street Laundromat. Located at 172 Elm Street, the Laundromat off ers local residents convenient and efficient service. Mayor attends McKinnon’s Customer Appreciation Cookout M ayor Robert J. Van Campen recentMayor Robert J. Van Campen (left) with McKinnon’s Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and staff members during the store’s Customer Appreciation Cookout recently. REOPEN | FROM PAGE 10 President Ed Huang, MD, on behalf of Beth Israel Lahey Health. More than 200 people attended the open house, which was led by CHA Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology Tara Singh, MD and CHA Director of Midwifery & CHA Birth Center Kim Amsley-Camp, DM, CNM, MHA. CHA midwives and doulas gave tours of CHA Birth Center. Reopening the CHA Birth Center would not have been possible without a $1 million state appropriation sponsored by Representative Decker. Thanks to legislators’ eff orts, CHA received a DPH grant to support necessary and major facility renovations. CHA also received a grant from Beth Israel Lahey Health to assist with training, equipment and community education and outreach. ly attended McKinnon’s Supermarket’s Customer Appreciation Cookout on joining residents and staff for a community celebration at the longtime Everett business. The event drew a large crowd of customers and community members, highlight“I’m deeply grateful to have been part of the eff ort to save the Cambridge Birth Center, especially during the uncertain moments when it wasn’t clear we would reach this point,” said Representative Decker. “I’m thankful to the CHA community and the many advocates who never stopped fi ghting for it. I was also proud to secure $1 million in state funding for the birth center, as so many recognized the iming McKinnon’s enduring role as a neighborhood staple. For more than 70 years, McKinnon’s has served Everett families with quality products and dedicated customer service. “It was great to see so many residents come together for this event,” said Mayor Van Campen. “McKinnon’s has been portance of preserving families’ autonomy and access to a model of care that supports safe, compassionate birth experiences and strong outcomes.” “Too often we are talking about the closure of maternity services, but today we get to celebrate a spectacular rebirth – and one that I hope will be followed by many more. Expanding access to community-based, relationship-cenan important part of the Everett community for decades, and I want to thank the entire team for their commitment to serving our residents.” Mayor Van Campen recognized Manager Joe Cucuzza, Nick Penta and the McKinnon’s staff for their continued dedication to the business and the community. tered care is key in advancing health equity,” said Commissioner Goldstein. “I am proud to be a longtime supporter and partner of Cambridge Health Alliance, and it was a privilege to witness the reopening of their critical birth center,” said Senator DiDomenico. “This essential health care facility will provide needed access to delivery services for expectant mothers in my district and the region.”

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Everett seniors celebrate graduation from PCSS I & II Reem lasri was Salutatorian Left to right: Back row: Stephen Ruiz, Philip Dalla Benetta, Arthur Oliveira, Benajah Estelien and Vinicius Lacerda; second row: Assia Maji, Ashley Fajardo, Ines Hamdi, Tasnim Mouttaki, Lamarra Laurent, Bianey Jacinto, Ruth Hailu, Sampada Tiwari, Marcus Tayag and Emelyn Wittkowski; front row: Sophia Ridriguez, Christina Menacho, Yasmin Alger-Garcia, Ramisha Khatri, Marvin Jones, Sharon Daniel, Christa Corney, Liana Capo, Keisha Daniel, Mike Dely, Omar Chaouqy, Gabe Mendez, Reem Lasri, Said Munie and William Ramlal. O n Friday, May 29, 2026, Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored their Class of 2026 in a joint graduation ceremony at Faneuil Hall in Boston, celebrating a resilient and high-achieving group of students who are now headed to some of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Among the graduates were 30 students from Everett. Reem Lasri, of Everett, was the salutatorian for PCSS I. She will be attending Cornell University in the fall, where she will study Mechanical Engineering. This year 108 seniors from both PCSS campuses were accepted to 140 colleges, including Yale, Northeastern, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University, and received more than $20 million in total scholarships. This year’s graduating class included three Thrive Scholars, one QuestBridge Scholar, a Posse Scholar and a Gates Scholar. Everett’s Reem Lasri was Salutatorian of Pioneer Charter School of Science I Class of 2026; Lasri is pictured with Pioneer Charter School of Science CEO/Executive Director Barish Icin.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 13 Sheriff Koutoujian recognized by Universidad de Alcalá Presented with the university’s Honorary Silver Medal Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and fellow award recipients stand alongside honor students outside a building on the campus of Spain’s Universidad de Alcalá. Sheriff Koutoujian was honB ILLERICA, Mass. – As schools and families across the county celebrate graduation season, Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office received a unique, international academic honor for pioneering and innovative leadership in public service. Recognizing his 15 years of work in building public-private partnerships, Spain’s Universidad de Alcalá presented Sheriff Koutoujian with the university’s Honorary Silver Medal for the 2025-26 academic year. The Universidad de Alcalá was founded in 1499 by Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros to be the crown jewel of the Spanish higher education system. Its students over the centuries have included luminaries such as the writer Antonio de Nebrija, physician Francisco Valles de Covarrubias, and two saints in Ignatius of Loyola and Juan de la Cruz. Its best known patron, Miguel de Cervantes, lived by the institution for decades. The university awards the Cervantes Prize every year, considered Spain’s highest honor in literature. Today the university serves nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Its status as one of the first-ever planned university campuses also earned the school a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. ored alongside Ambassador Alfredo Martínez Serrano, Spain’s emissary to Canada, as well as Belén Garijo, the CEO of Sanofi Pharmaceuticals and alumnae of the Universidad de Alcalá. University Rector José Vicente Saz presented the Silver Honorary Award to Sheriff Koutoujian and spoke to his enduring efforts to promote the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office locally and globally. “It was a pleasure to honor Sheriff Koutoujian as this year’s Silver Honorary Medal recipient on behalf of the Universidad de Alcalá,” said Rector José Vicente Saz. “His dedication to academic partnerships, mentorship and scholarship, and the universal values of public service made him a deserving honoree. We are proud to recognize his accomplishments from Massachusetts to Madrid.” In addition to receiving the medal during a formal ceremony, the Sheriff also spoke on lessons of leadership in public service at a conference organized by the university and the Franklin-UAH Institute, an academic program focused on North American studies. “I am incredibly humbled to be presented with the prestigious Silver Honorary medal,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “Public service isn’t a job, it’s a calling. I never expected that calling would bring me honorifics from a Spanish university, but I did always know it was the most noble thing I could do with my life. From serving as a bar advocate, an assistant district attorney, a state legislator and now as sheriff, I have never lost the sense of reverence for public service that I learned from two of the best civil servants I have known: my parents Connie and Peter. I’ve been fortunate to have a career that has allowed me to help my neighbors, serve my community and hopefully make the Commonwealth a better, healthier place to live.” To learn more about Sheriff Koutoujian and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, please visit www.middlesexsheriff.org.

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ July 13–18 Parlin Adult and Teens Cardboard Loom Weaving: Parlin Meeting Room, Monday, July 13, from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn basic handweaving using a loom made from cardboard. We will have a variety of shapes and materials to choose from; just bring yourself! This program is age-inclusive but is recommended for ages 11 and up; participants ages 10 and under will require adult supervision. Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14109! The fi rst Tuesday of every month is Beginner Crochet Day, where we will be making a new beginner-friendly crochet project each month. Yarn and crochet tools will be provided by the library, so just bring yourself and get ready to make something new! In July, Beginner Crochet Day will be held on the second Tuesday of the month. Stationery Café: Parlin YA Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. Join us every Thursday afternoon in the summertime at our stationery station in the YA Room! BYO stationery or borrow some of the library supplies as we work on scrapbooking, letters, card-making and other paper crafts — suggested for ages 14+. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Mondays from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room 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. Creative Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Explore, create and get dramatic with this fun, interpretive program for kids ages 6-14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft Room, Fridays at 11 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliff e for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Friday Family Movies: The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, July 17, at 3 p.m. Join us on Friday, July 10, at 3 p.m. for Friday Family Movies featuring “Planes” — rated PG. Fresh hot popcorn will be served. Shute Adult and Teens Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, July 16, at 4:00 p.m. During this master class with instructor Lidia, you will tap into your creativity and grow your own unique fl ower on silk! Observe how the paint reacts with the fabric and let your imagination bloom! Registration is required. For ages 18+. Mixed-Media Art: Parlin Craft Room, Saturday July 18, at 11 a.m. Try out a new art medium every week with our guest art instructor. For children ages fi ve to 12. Registration required; see the website for details. 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! “For Better or Verse” Poetry Club: Shute Memorial Library Meeting Room, every other Tuesday from 5 p.m.6:30 p.m. Maybe you love poetry; maybe you’re just curious about it. Maybe you’re looking for a creative outlet and want to meet some other creative people. Whatever your reason, and whatever your knowledge or skill level, come join the Shute Memorial Library’s Poetry Club, “For Better or Verse.” Read, write and share poetry and create some fun art projects that might inspire poetry. Recommended for ages nine to 13. America is Wild! Shute Meeting Room, Thursday July 16, at 12 p.m.; take part in an exciting, hands-on wildlife experience at the Shute Library! Wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm leads an exploration of fascinating wildlife facts from all 50 states while building observation, critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills through exciting, hands-on challenges. Recommended for children seven to 12 years old. Registration is not required. Master Builders: Lego Free-play: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. Free-play session with Legos and other building blocks. 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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 15 Sa Sa a Say y Senior enior Sen by Jim Miller How to Save on Prescription Eyeglasses Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for fi nding aff ordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my employer’s insurance plan but will lose it when I retire in a few months and sign up for Medicare. --Nearsighted Nancy Dear Nancy, You’re wise to plan ahead. Eyeglasses can be expensive. A basic pair often runs $150 to $300, and bifocals or progressive lenses can easily double or triple that. The good news is that with a few strategies, you can keep costs manageable once you retire and transition to Medicare. Medicare & insurance Original Medicare and Medigap plans generally do not cover routine eye exams or eyeglasses, except after cataract surgery, when Part B helps pay for corrective lenses. But many Medicare Advantage plans, also called Part C, do include vision benefi ts. These plans, off ered by private insurers, must cover everything original Medicare does and often include extras like dental, hearing and prescription drug coverage. That said, I would not choose a Medicare Advantage plan just for vision coverage alone, but it is worth understanding what is available. To compare plans in your area, visit medicare.gov/plan-compare or call 800-633-4227. Be sure to check the details to confi rm coverage for routine eye exams, frames and lenses. You can also buy a stand-alone vision insurance plan. Major carriers like Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare, along with specialty providers like VSP and EyeMed, off er plans with premiums typically ranging from about $10 to $30 per month. Before enrolling, compare the costs and benefi ts to make sure the savings on exams and glasses outweigh the premiums and copays. Discount stores Buying glasses from discount retailers can save you a substantial amount. Warehouse clubs like Costco Optical and Sam’s Club Optical off er eye exams typically ranging from $80 to $130 depending on location, with basic prescription glasses starting around $120. You will need a membership, but the savings can often justify the cost. Other good options include Walmart Vision Center, Target Optical and independent optical shops. Prices vary, so it pays to shop around and ask about package deals or seasonal promotions. An AARP membership can also provide discounts at retailers like LensCrafters, Target Optical and Visionworks. Buy online Ordering glasses online is another excellent way to save, often cutting costs signifi cantly compared to traditional retailers. Reputable sites like Warby Parker, EyeBuyDirect and GlassesUSA off er single vision glasses starting around $70, with progressive lenses typically ranging from $120 to $200 depending on features. You will need a current prescription and your pupillary distance, which may be included on your prescription or can be measured by your provider or even at home. Many online retailers off er virtual try on tools so you can see how frames will look before you buy. Also pay attention to lens options such as anti-refl ective coating, scratch resistant coating and blue light fi ltering. For most people, a basic pair with durable coatings is usually suffi cient. Low-income assistance If your income is limited, local clinics may off er free or reduced cost eye exams and eyeglasses. Your local Lions Club is another excellent resource. Many chapters sponsor vision programs or can direct you to nearby services. You can find your local club at lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/ club-locator. The nonprofi t New Eyes also provides eyeglasses through a voucher program for people in fi nancial need, working with participating providers to supply frames and lenses at little or no cost. With a little planning, you can keep your vision sharp without overspending. Between Medicare options, discount retailers, online shopping and community programs, there are plenty of ways to fi nd quality eyeglasses at a price you can aff ord. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. O nr ior OBITUARY Carolyn Frances (Ball) Skane f Everett. Affectionately known as “Carol”, passed away peacefully on July 7th, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on January 20, 1944 in Malden, to the late Herbert F. and Emma May (Parsons) Ball. She was raised in the family home in Everett, along with her brother, the late John H. Ball, all of whom predeceased her in death. Carolyn was the beloved wife to the late George Skane. The couple shared almost forty years of marriage until his passing in 2003. Carolyn is the beloved mother of Tracie L. Skane of Everett, George M. ~ 5th Year Anniversary ~ Marguerite P. 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Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 51 - Report No. 27 June 29-July 3, 2026 By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 29-July 3. $63.4 BILLION FISCAL 2027 STATE BUDGET (H 5555) House 142-6, Senate 39-1, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $63.4 billion fi scal 2027 conference committee version of a state budget for the fi scal year that began July 1, 2026. The House and Senate had approved diff erent versions of the budget and a conference committee hammered out this compromise version. The price tag is 4 percent higher than last year’s package. “Our budget is a chance each year to make life more affordable for residents while strengthening the public services we all rely on, including our schools and transit sys- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI26P3353EA Estate of: JAMES R. HOLDEN Also known as: JAMES HOLDEN Date of Death: 12/01/2025 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: James M. Holden of Everett, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: James M. Holden of Everett, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 08/04/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 07, 2026 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE July 10, 2026 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 26 SM 002123 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Michael C. Capelotti; Barbara A. Capelotti and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq): NewRez LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 101 Main Street, given by Michael C. Capelotti and Barbara A. Capelotti to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Citibank, N.A., dated September 4, 2012, and recorded at Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 59957, Page 559, as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement dated June 1, 2022 and recorded at said Registry in Book 80188, Page 504 and now held by the plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/ Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before August 17, 2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the grounds of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on July 2, 2026 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder July 10, 2026 tems—and the Senate delivered for fi scal year 2027,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “As a longtime advocate for expanded public education from cradle to career, I am especially proud of our commitment to reexamining how we address K-12 costs at the very moment we fulfi ll the promise of the Student Opportunity Act. Overall, this final budget protects our residents, grows opportunities, supports our municipalities and cuts costs for individuals and families.” “As a result of the Trump Administration’s sweeping federal funding cuts, reckless trade policies and war with Iran, this budget has come during a period of signifi cant economic uncertainty.” Said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “That’s why I’m incredibly proud of the investments that this budget makes despite those challenges, from funding for free school meals and for the fi nal year of the Student Opportunity Act, to robust support for the MBTA, to nearly $10 billion for cities and towns across the commonwealth – all without raising taxes.” “Grounded in fi scal responsibility, the fi scal year 2027 budget leads with a steady hand and delivers a spending plan - LEGAL NOTICE - that does not raise any taxes or fees on residents and businesses of the commonwealth, while making major investments in education and local aid, emphasizing our continuing commitment to supporting all 351 cities and towns,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Not everyone agreed. “At a time when Massachusetts families and small businesses are pleading for aff ordability and meaningful tax relief, this budget delivers virtually neither,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “Instead, it continues the commonwealth’s perpetuated pattern of unsustainable spending growth while failing to prioritize the core services that residents rely on every day. Our focus should be on strengthening local communities, supporting municipal services, improving public safety and providing relief to hardworking taxpayers—not funding special interest initiatives such as legal defense funds for individuals who are unlawfully present in our state. Massachusetts can and must do better. We should be delivering a budget that refl ects fi scal responsibility, aff ordability and the priorities of the people we were elected to serve. For those reasons, I was compelled to vote No.” “Legislative leaders will point to a smaller rate of spending growth as evidence of fi scal restraint, but the underlying budget tells a diff erent story,” said Paul Craney, executive director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Rather than confronting structural spending problems, this budget depends on onetime funding sources and accounting shifts while continuing to expand programs that will place increasing pressure on taxpayers in the years ahead. Massachusetts has benefited for years from generous federal funding while failing to improve oversight and accountability. As those federal dollars become less certain, taxpayers could be left paying the price for years of poor fi scal management.” “The State Legislature did it again—they passed a budget that prioritizes illegals over middle-class taxpayers, failed to do BEACON | SEE PAGE 17

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 anything about the cost of living and neglected to provide any tax relief,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver). ”That’s why I unapologetically voted No on this boondoggle. Billions of dollars continue to flow to those who broke the law to come here. If you come to Massachusetts illegally, you can get legal counsel, shelter—even college tuition paid for on the taxpayers’ dime. That money is coming at the expense of local aid to our town governments. At a time when municipalities across the state are strapped and facing property tax overrides, the State Legislature preferred to shift aid from local government and instead give it to illegals.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes TOXIC MEDICAL DEVICES (H 5550) House 139-0, approved a bill that would ban the use of DEHP, a toxic chemical which is commonly added to plastic intravenous bags and tubing and linked to breast, liver, lung and testicular cancer. Many IV bags currently contain DEHP, which is added to improve the plastic’s flexibility but can pose serious health dangers to patients. The measure also prevents manufacturers from replacing DEHP with similar ortho-phthalates and encourages the transition to safer alternatives while preserving limited exemptions for specialized blood collection and cell therapy products. The Senate has approved its own version of the measure, and the House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. “An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices is a straightforward bill that aims to protect patients — especially infants, children, pregnant women and those with cancer from being unnecessarily exposed to harmful chemicals,” said House sponsor Rep. Jim O’Day (D-West Boylston). “Long-term exposure to DEHP in medical instruments like IV bags and tubing has long raised concerns in the medical community, particularly when safer alternatives are available … Our state has never waited for others to set the standard on patient safety.” (A “Yes” vote us for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes REQUIRE MORE PUBLIC DISCLOSURES OF FUNDRAISING AND SPENDING BY BALLOT QUESTION GROUPS (H 5549) House 149-0, approved a bill requiring more frequent public reporting of fundraising and spending by groups supporting or opposing ballot questions. Under the bill, ballot question committees would be required to provide monthly reports on their finances. After September of that year, campaigns would have to file biweekly reports until Election Day. The bill would hold ballot question campaigns to the same standard of disclosure already followed by candidates for office. Currently, ballot committees don’t have to report on their finances between Jan. 20 and September. The bill also establishes a thirteen-member special legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the statewide initiative petition process and to submit recommendations, including proposed constitutional amendments where appropriate, by December 31, 2027. The Senate has approved its own version of the measure, and the House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. “This Act will bring ballot question committees and their campaign reporting requirements in line with the reporting schedule that we, as duly elected representatives of the people, adhere to,” said Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Boston), primary House sponsor of the bill. “These requirements allow voters to see who is influencing the messages they are hearing leading up to Election Day.” “Massachusetts voters deserve to know who is behind the campaigns asking for their vote,” said Rep. Daniel Hunt (D-Boston), House Chair of the Committee on Election Laws. “This legislation ensures voters have access to timely, meaningful information before they head to the polls, helping cut through the confusion that can surround statewide ballot question campaigns. By modernizing reporting requirements, increasing transparency, strengthening accountability and making campaign finance information easier to access, we are giving voters the tools they need to make informed decisions and greater confidence in the integrity of our elections.” (A Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ILLUMINATING PUBLIC SPACES (S 3145) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters say would improve how public spaces are illuminated and would help protect public health and safety; reduce energy consumption; safeguard wildlife and ecosystems; and lower long-term costs for municipalities. Provisions include requiring all new and replacement publicly funded outdoor lighting fixtures to meet industry standards and best practices for reducing light pollution and minimizing glare; directing the Department of Energy Resources to establish regulations governing the brightness, shielding and design of public outdoor lighting; establishing a cheaper electric rate for low-wattage street lamps which would help cities and towns trim their electric costs if they use the low-wattage lights; cutting down on extra light poles to ensure the number of streetlamps along a roadway matches the level needed for traffic and pedestrian safety; and exempting light fixtures related to safety or security needs, including lights related to aviation and nautical safety, and temporary emergency, repair and construction lighting. “Light pollution poses real challenges for public health, public safety and environmental protection,” said sponsor Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “It can disrupt sleep, create dangerous glare for drivers and pedestrians, waste energy and interfere with wildlife and natural ecosystems. [The bill] is a commonsense measure that will help municipalities save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public lighting by prioritizing warmer, properly shielded fixtures.” “This legislation strikes a vital balance of reducing unnecessary light pollution, conserving energy, and protecting both wildlife and the night sky,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “By introducing a lower electric rate for streetlights, mandating fully shielded fixtures and setting a warmer color temperature, we’re helping cities and towns cut costs while improving public safety and environmental health. It’s a cost-effective, science-based step to ensure future lighting installations respect our dark skies—and to ensure future generations are able to experience the natural wonder of gazing up at our starry skies.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ENERGY COSTS (S 3143) Senate 32-8, approved legislation that supporters said would save people money; repair the climate; grow the economy; tackle rising energy costs head-on by cutting unnecessary fees; even out price spikes that hit households during high-demand months; crack down on predatory sales practices by energy suppliers and steer the state away from expensive infrastructure projects that don’t deliver value for ratepayers. “The cost of energy in Massachusetts has placed a real strain on family budgets,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislation reflects the Senate’s commitment to addressing that strain in a serious and sustained way while continuing our deeply held commitment to lead on our climate goals.” “With the passage of this comprehensive energy affordability bill, the Senate acted decisively today, laying the foundation for affordable and renewable energy for generations to come,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. “Homeowners, renters and small businesses across my district consistently cite expensive energy costs as one of the single biggest issues they face, and this legislation levels the playing field and provides a pathway to a more affordable future for consumers of the commonwealth. This bill will drive down monthly utility bills and flatten out sudden price spikes, and our proposal will lead to long-term savings that will be felt by residents across the commonwealth.” “Baystaters want to power their lives without polluting our air and water, harming our health, changing our climate or emptying our wallet,” said MASSPIRG’s Legislative Director Deirdre Cummings. “This bill will help them do that. By removing costly and cumbersome red tape, this bill makes it easier and quicker for residents to go solar. Alongside new municipal solar options, this means more people will be able to tap the abundant, clean energy of the sun’s golden rays. The bill also prioritizes energy efficiency and adopts common sense consumer protections.” “The systems run by the gas and electric companies are sprawling and complicated,” said Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “The Senate sees no greedy masterminds behind the scenes, but we do BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. 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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 identify pockets of overspending and overcharging that have accumulated over the years. My colleagues and I want to go after the excesses and save people some serious money.” Not everyone was on board with the bill. “This Massachusetts Senate bill asks families and businesses to pay more money for a less reliable electric grid,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “It would dramatically expand offshore wind mandates while shifting the financial risk from developers to ratepayers. The proposal could cost an estimated $20 billion, leading to even higher electric bills at a time when Massachusetts is already one of the most expensive states in the country in which to live and do business. Energy affordability and reliability must be the objective—not increasing costs for hardworking families. My goal is to make Massachusetts more affordable, not less, and this proposal misses the mark.” “Tonight’s vote is a profound disappointment for the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts consumers who exercise their right to choose who supplies their electricity,” said Chris Ercoli, president of the Retail Energy Advancement League. “Rather than standing with their constituents, members of the Senate voted today to cede control of the Legislature to local government over a decision that belongs to consumers.” “While we appreciate the complexity of the issue, we are deeply concerned that the bill the Senate produced is missing an opportunity to make meaningful reforms that lower energy costs – and follow the lead of other climate leaders across the country who have balanced climate innovation with the ability of residents to afford the transition,” said a statement by - LEGAL NOTICE - the Massachusetts Coalition for Sustainable Energy. “Specifically, the bill doubles down on a strategy other states are walking away from that has failed to realize its promise of abundant clean and affordable energy. The members of the coalition are deeply concerned that several sections of this bill increase the cost of energy in Massachusetts.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Middlesex, ss ORDER OF NOTICE To: Robyn Harrington a/k/a Robyn Ward and Gene T. Ward, As Successor Trustees of Jacqueline Clarke Living Trust And all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c.50, §3901 (et seq): East Cambridge Savings Bank, Claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 23 Woodlawn Avenue, given by Jacqueline E. Clarke to East Cambridge Savings Bank, dated April 20, 2022 and recorded at Middlesex County (South District) Registry of Deeds in Book 80021, Page 289, has filed with this Court a Complaint for Determination of Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 8/10/2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on 6/24/2026. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder July 10, 2026 Case No. 26 SM 002018 vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes BIOMASS (S 3143) Senate 35-4, approved an amendment that would remove woody biomass as an eligible fuel under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standard for Massachusetts municipal light plants. Supporters explained that while biomass was removed from the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard in 2022 because it is not considered clean energy, it remained eligible under a separate section of state law governing municipal light plants. They said the amendment would close that inconsistency by ensuring public clean energy standards are aligned with current science and Massachusetts climate policy, preventing municipal light plants from counting electricity generated by burning woody biomass toward their greenhouse gas reduction requirements. “For too long, Massachusetts law treated a polluting energy source as if it were clean,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield). “This amendment closes that loophole, aligns our statutes with science and ensures our clean energy policies reflect our climate commitments and environmental justice values. It’s an important step for communities like Springfield that have spent years fighting to protect public health and cleaner air.” Opponents of the amendment did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they opposed the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment removing woody biomass as an eligible fuel. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes GAS LINE EXTENSIONS (S 3143) Senate 19-20, barely rejected an amendment that supporters said would end ratepayer-backed subsidies for new gas line extension allowances. They noted that the current system allows utilities to distort the market and undermine competition by charging ratepayers for costly new gas connection infrastructure, which ratepayers pay for decades in their utility bills. They argued that ending these subsidies will help reduce costs for ratepayers while allowing lower-cost clean energy alternatives to compete on a level playing field, including electrifying the grid in new neighborhoods, and the use of heat pumps and solar panels in homes. “I voted for this amendment because if Massachusetts is really serious about meeting its carbon emissions reductions goals, while also delivering long-term energy savings to residents, we need more tools in the toolbox to end the continued expansion of costly gas infrastructure, which we all pay for decades,” said Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “I do not support subsidizing utility companies to maintain the status quo, while climate change continues to bring weather extremes, infrastructure damage and ever-rising electric bills to Massachusetts residents.” “The bill contains provisions that should produce significant energy cost savings for residents,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “I voted against the amendment to ensure that the commonwealth will build all new types of housing, including affordable housing, as part of an overall approach that balances mitigating the effects of climate change on the one hand and incentivizing needed residential development on the other.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL CHANGE “HEARING IMPAIRED” TO “DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING” (S 3142) – The House gave initial approval to a measure, already approved by the Senate on June 23, that would strike outdated language from state laws that refer to people who are deaf or hard of hearing as being “hearing impaired.” The legislation replaces the term “hearing impaired” with the phrase “deaf or hard of hearing.” The Senate bill was sponsored by Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “Words shape how we see one another, and our laws are no exception,” said Creem when the Senate first approved the measure on June 23. “This bill takes a simple but important step toward ensuring that the words we use reflect respect, accuracy and the preferences of the communities they describe. I’m proud the Senate is taking decisive action to help modernize our statutes and affirm the dignity of deaf and hard of hearing individuals across Massachusetts, and I’m grateful to the students of Newton’s CAPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program for bringing this issue to my attention.” “Members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community have been advocating for this change for years, and they made a compelling case that the language currently found in our laws no longer reflects the people it is meant to describe,” said Sen. Nick Collins (D-South Boston) when the measure was considered by the Senate. “This legislation makes a commonsense update to our statutes and reflects the respect that community deserves. Our laws should evolve alongside the people they serve, and it is important that the language we use reflects both the dignity of all residents and the commonwealth’s commitment to treating every person with respect. It is a small change on paper, but an important step in ensuring our laws continue to reflect the values of Massachusetts.” BAN MEDICAL DEBT FROM BEING REPORTED TO CONSUMER CREDIT AGENCIES – A proposed regulation filed by Gov. Healey and the Department of Public Health (DPH) would prohibit licensed health care providers and debt collectors working on their behalf from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus. Supporters said this will help protect patients from long-term financial harm after an unexpected illness or medical emergency. “Getting sick is hard enough.” said Healey. “It shouldn’t ruin your credit. No one should have to worry that seeing a doctor, filling a prescription or taking their child to the emergency room will damage their financial future. Medical debt shouldn’t make it harder to buy a home, rent an apartment or get a loan years after you’ve recovered and when you’re working hard to make your payments. This action will help protect patients while we continue our work to lower health care costs and ensure all Massachusetts residents can afford to get the care they need when they need it.” “Today’s action by the governor is a much needed first step in preventing disastrous debt spirals,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah. “Families in Massachusetts should be able to access the health care they need free from the worry that their credit could be ruined – potentially impacting their housing and other finances. Regardless of the federal government’s approach, in Massachusetts we’re committed to building a more affordable, more sustainable health care system that puts consumers first.” The Department is now accepting written public comments on the proposed regulaBEACON | SEE PAGE 19

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2026 Page 19 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 Argueta, Jose E Clavel-Alas, Victor Eaton, Lauryn Marino Gutierrez, Eusebio Li, Jueying Li, Jueying Rai, Jyoti Ung, Phay BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 tions and will hold public hearings on July 27 and 28 before finalizing the rules. After these hearings, the Department will evaluate all comments received and finalize the proposed regulation. For more information or to sign up to testify remotely and/ or with written testimony, go to: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/medical-debt-reporting-requirements-for-health-care-facilities-and-providers-li - c e n s e d - b y - t h e - d e p a r t - ment-of-public-health MAKE IT EASIER TO CANCEL SUBSCRIPTIONS - A proposed law that would require companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions was included in Gov. Healey’s version and the Senate’s version of the fiscal 2027 state budget, but the House did not include it in their version. The conference committee that hammered out a compromise version of the budget chose not to include the requirement in its version which was approved by the House and Senate and sent to Gov. Healey. The proposed law would have required that methods of canceling a subscription are as simple as the methods of signing up for that one. The idea has gathered support as many entertainment options shift into monthly subscription models, leaving individuals to manage a portfolio of differing payment cycles. House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz (D-BosBUYER2 SELLER1 Rodriguez-Flores, Sandra E Bonilla, Amilcar E Marino, Peter L Patel, Maya Marino Ft Strom Frank R Est Hussey, Linda M Hussey, Linda M Gurung, Rogina Dang, Phuong 83 Pearl St Realty LLC Cralcev, Stephen ton), who led budget talks on the part of the House, said that the proposal still needs some work but added that he’s sure the issue will resurface, possibly very soon. “From the House side, I don’t think it’s that we were averse to the discussions” he said. “I think it was just more about the mechanics, how to make it actually be meaningful and work, and I don’t think, from our end, we were there yet.” “I think the attorney general has already put some regs out there,” continued Michlewitz, referring to subscription rules issued by Attorney General Andrea Campbell last year. “I’m not saying that those are the final decision or the final direction to go, but I do think we’re examining that, while also having a further conversation related to how to put this into statute. He noted that the proposed regulations will be considered soon as part of an upcoming Economic Development bill this year or early next year. AG CAMPBELL WINS $475,000 SETTLEMENT AGAINST FOOD COMPANIES – Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced a settlement agreement with two food provision companies for violating Massachusetts’s Animal Cruelty Prevention Law. The agreement resolves allegations that the companies misled Massachusetts consumers and unfairly competed in the marketplace by selling products derived from farm animals confined in a cruel and unlawful manner. SELLER2 Bonilla, Rosa A Marino, Peter L Mcnair, David Hussey, Charles E Hussey, Charles E Santos-Cralcev, Jamile The companies, Connecticut-based City Line Distributors LLC and New Hampshire-based Poultry Products Company of New England LLC, each operating in Massachusetts as Prime Source Foods, will pay $495,000 in penalties to the state and must refrain from selling noncompliant meat and eggs to Massachusetts consumers. The settlement also requires Prime Source to implement resource planning systems to prevent future noncompliance. “Massachusetts consumers deserve to know that the meat and egg products they purchase do not come from cruelly treated farm animals,” said Campbell. “I will continue working to ensure that all products sold in the commonwealth comply with our legal standards and that no company gets an unfair advantage by breaking the law.” “MDAR has long recognized that animal welfare is directly tied to animal health,” said Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle. MDAR has long recognized that animal welfare is directly tied to animal health. Massachusetts residents overwhelmingly support the humane treatment of animals within our food system to promote high-quality food and ethical agricultural practices,” said Randle. “We are grateful for our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office to enforce these vital standards on behalf of our consumers and farmers.” ADDRESS 121 Cottage St 139 Bradford St 18 Woodlawn Ave 859 Broadway #15 120 Wyllis Ave #315 120 Wyllis Ave #315 83 Pearl St 48 Bettinson Ave CITY Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. DATE 06.17.26 06.17.26 06.15.26 06.15.26 06.18.26 06.18.26 06.16.26 06.16.26 PRICE 1360000 985000 700000 293000 565000 565000 1290000 720000 During the week of June 29July 3, the House met for a total of 11 hours and 34 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 14 hours 55 minutes. Mon.June 29 House11:00 a.m. to 2:27 p.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 2:33 p.m. Tues. June 30 No House session. No Senate session Wed.July 1 House11:00 a.m. to 7:02 p.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 10:29 p.m. Thurs. July 2 House11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:32 p.m. Fri.July 3 No House session. No Senate session. 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