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EV Vol. 33, No.30 -FREEEVE ER TT www.advocatenews.net City councillors snub funding of Everett Sq. upgrades; Rogers proposes taking Bouvier Bldg. by eminent domain Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, July 26, 2024 Rep. McGonagle delivers over $2.5M for Everett in economic development bill State Rep. acquires $2,650,000 for three different Everett priorities Special to Th e Advocate L ast month Rep. Joe McGonagle, along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, passed an economic development bill that included $2,650,000 for projects in Everett. The projects – comprised of improvements to the Commercial Triangle District, business street fronts and Everett Square – were made in collaboration with MCGONAGLE | SEE PAGE 13 Joe McGonagle State Representative Councillor-At-Large Katy Rogers has proposed taking the dilapidated Bouvier Building in Everett Square by eminent domain. (Advocate photo) By Neil Zolot O nce again, the City Council rejected a request from the Mayor to borrow $3 million for improvements to Everett Square, at their meeting on Monday, July 22. It was a close vote with Councillors-at-Large John Hanlon, Michael Marchese and Guerline Alcy Jabouin and Ward Councillors Stephanie Martins, Holly Garcia and Peter Pietrantonio voting against the SQUARE | SEE PAGE 11 SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com EHS Football Head Coach Justin Flores confers with his asst. coaches during last year’s GBL matchup against Somerville. (Advocate fi le photo) FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 13 Crimson Tide football begins practice for the 2023 campaign on Aug. 16 Second-year coach Justin Flores schedules three non-league powerhouses to improve chances for the postseason

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 DiDomenico Amendment to Ensure Continuous Health Care Coverage for Children Included in Senate Health Care Bill legislation Supports Health Care Reforms and Safeguards Against For-Profi t Entities B OSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment. DiDomenico successfully secured an amendment in the fi nal bill that would ensure MassHealth must provide at least 12 months of continuous health care coverage for children if they were to lose access. This will ensure, regardless of any federal policy change, that we are keeping critical health care services accessible to kids across Massachusetts regardless of changes in family income. Following debate, the Senate approved the legislation by a vote of 38-2. The reforms in S.2871 come as Massachusetts continues to manage challenges related to private equity’s mismanagement in health care, which has created uncertainties for patients receiving care and the communities that the healthcare facilities serve. The legislation passed by the Senate would create strong systemic safeguards around private equity in healthcare, a signifi cant step towards preempting future mismanagement. “Access to health care is a fundamental necessity for residents across Massachusetts, and I am proud we have taken action to protect our health care system and patients from future management failures,” Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. We are closed for vacation and reopening on Friday, August 2nd at 4PM. Thank you - The Sasso Family Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.810bargrille.com Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! said Senator DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “The Steward Health Care crisis reminds us how much we are relying on the good business practices of private owners and how essential our hospitals are to people in every corner of our state. This bill will ensure the state is using its power to safeguard our health care facilities and keep health care aff ordable for people of all income levels. I want to thank Senate President Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, and Senator Friedman for their focus on this urgently needed legislation.” “Massachusetts is the health care capital of the world because we take seriously our responsibility to invest in and protect our systems, providers, and patients,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “As we stare down a health care market plagued by high costs and the fallout from private equity mismanagement, the Senate has doubled down on our responsibility to our residents, making us a national leader in safeguarding patients, expanding access to care, and holding private equity accountable. I’m grateful to the unmatched work of Senator Friedman, the work of my colleagues, and the countless advocates who have contributed their voices to this legislation.” “The Senate’s comprehensive health care market legislation passed today puts patients and providers back into the focus of the delivery of healthcare, rather than profi ts,” said Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). “To ensure that a crisis similar to that surrounding Steward Health Care does not infi ltrate our state’s health care system ever again, this bill modernizes and strengthens the health care oversight and transparency tools we have in the Commonwealth. This bill also provides protections for patients and providers, aff ords our health care regulatory agencies the needed fl exibility and scope to oversee the industry as it evolves, and increases the fi nancial transparency of major market players. I thank Senate President Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, and my Senate colleagues for their attention to these issues. Residents of Massachusetts deserve health care that is accessible, affordable, and high quality, and this bill continues the Senate’s goal to deliver just that.” Provisions of An Act enhancing the health care market review process include: Expanding oversight of Private Equity. Leading nationwide eff orts, the bill expands oversight of private equity fi rms, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and management services organizations (MSOs) involved with Massachusetts health care providers and provider organizations. In conjunction with the Senate’s eff orts to rein in the costs of prescription drugs through the PACT Act, the bill expands oversight of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and pharmacy benefi t managers (PBMs) and creates a licensing structure for PBMs. In addition to PBMs, the bill establishes licensing structures for certain health care providers currently not licensed, and therefore not subject to Department of Public Health (DPH) oversight, including offi ce-based surgical centers, urgent care centers, and health care practices. Improving Access to Primary Care. Access to primary care is proven to reduce health care costs, yet there is an extreme shortage of primary care providers in Massachusetts and across the country. To understand how to best build a sustainable primary care system, the bill establishes a task force to study and make recommendations to stabilize the system and workforce, increase fi nancial investment in primary care, and improve patient access to primary care. The bill moves state health planning to the Health Policy Commission (HPC) and the health care resources inventory to the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) to better align with the work of these agencies. In developing the state health plan, HPC is directed to consider health equity goals. The bill also directs HPC and CHIA to set and measure health care aff ordability goals for the Commonwealth. Keeping Health Insurance Affordable. The bill establishes a health insurance bureau within the Division of Insurance (DOI) to conduct rate reviews of preREFORMS | SEE PAGE 8 Tufts University announces spring 2024 graduates M ore than 2,800 students across all schools graduated from Tufts University on May 19 during a university-wide commencement ceremony that featured the awarding of honorary degrees to a number of academic, business and civic leaders making a positive impact on the world. Local residents graduating included the following: SamKeny Saint Pre with a degree in Biochemistry (BS); Ryan Vu with a degree in Biopsychology (BS); Haoyang Wang with a degree in Chemistry (BS). Tufts University, which is located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Mass., and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. For more info: https:// www.tufts.edu/ Senator DiDomenico speaking in favor of his amendment in the Senate Chamber.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 3 Creating cool spaces! New Everett mural combines art and climate to beat the heat! T he Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) invites you to check out a brand-new heat-refl ecting mural at the Everett Recreation Center that helps protect the surrounding community from climate change by combatting the urban heat island eff ect. This public art installation was made possible with funding from the Everett Citizens Foundation in collaboration with the City of Everett and the Everett Recreation Center. The lead artist, Ashley Fitzgerald, worked with six Everett High School students to envision, create and paint the mural. The mural design showcases Everett’s youth and diversity through its bright colors and spells out “Everett” in American Sign Language. The city of Everett is an urban heat island, which occurs when places have a lot of dark pavement and little green space. Heat from the sun absorbs into dark surfaces then radiates out at night, preventing cooler evenings that historically allowed people to escape the heat. More information about urban heat islands can be found at mysticriver.org/ climate-resilience. The new mural’s solar reThermal image of the mural – areas colored red represent temperatures five to 10 degrees cooler than areas colored yellow/white. fl ective coating is designed to prevent heat absorption. It demonstrates how painting surfaces a lighter color, or with a cooling sealant, can Local students earn spring 2024 Dean’s List at UMass Amherst U Mass Amherst was pleased to announce that the following Everett residents were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4-point scale. • Karla Pascuala Ajpop Curruchiche New Everett mural combines art and climate to beat the heat. help combat the urban heat island eff ect. MyRWA and the City of Everett are also implementing other cooling interventions, such as tree planting, shade structures and water fountains around the city. You can check out the mural and stay updated on efforts to help Everett beat the heat at https://mysticriver.org/subscribe. MyRWA builds shared solutions so that all people who live in the Mystic River watershed have safe and easy access to nature and a healthy environment. MyRWA believes that understanding the roots of current inequity, access to information and opportunities to learn about the natural world empower us all to work together for a better future. • Anthony Evan Cooper • Kathleen De Souza • Jamie Lynn Du • Victoria Marie Du • Keara Marie Farrell • David Amaral Genium • Sarah Woldeyonas Haile • Sara Joujoute • Nicole Wanjiru Mumbi • Rocco Navarrete Ortiz • Nghi Nguyen • Marisol Palencia Pinto • Stephanie Guadalupe Perlera Martinez • Michelle Pham • Crystal Phan • Valandy Pierre • Yassin Mostapha Qouisseh • Danielle Marie Ricci • Tyler Joseph Rizzuto • Lavisha Saini • Caroline Tran 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

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Then came the Industrial Age with its factories and urban centers. Now we live in the Information Age full of an ever-changing line of apps, devices and platforms for communication and media consumption. Young people born in the Information Age know its systems because that’s all they’ve experienced. Middle-aged people often adapt for economic and social reasons, although often ask their kids for help. Adaptation is probably most diffi cult for older people. After a long life of doing things one way and having to change doing something that’s similar but diff erent, like communicating through e-mail not the mail, cell phones not landlines and taking pictures on a Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! 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If you read about what bothers elderly people, it’s technology because they can’t keep up. I felt we needed to change that.” To help do so she reached out to 21-year-old Raphael Lopes, owner of a new cell phone store on Norwood Street – Tech Exchange and Repair – not far from City Hall where Agnes works. She found herself in the store with someone she felt could help. “I told him he could do so much for people,” she remembers. So began a series of sessions Lopes had with older people at the Senior Center or apartment complexes. “She asked me to help explain technology to older residents,” he remembers. “Some needed help with their phones. They couldn’t connect speakers so they could hear conversations or download apps to access services for rides and deliveries.” He also helped people store and access photos and e-mail and receive them, among other things. “Cell phones are what people rely on these days and some older people don’t understand the technology,” he said. Some of the people had shaky hands or poor eyesight and needed specifi c phones to help compensate, something Agnes and Lopes said big chain stores don’t understand. A lot of the issues were the same ones he helped his own grandmother face. Lopes resides in Peabody, but hopes to move back to Everett, where he lived while attending Madeline English School and a year at Everett High. He then moved to Hawaii with his mother for High School before heading back to this area. “There aren’t as many money-making opportunities in Hawaii,” he said. “There are fewer people and everything is about tourism. There’s more economic opportunity here.” Starting at a young age, Lopes has also worked at Lowe’s and in auto-body shops and restaurants. “I’ve been working since I was 15,” he said. Occasionally, he runs into former coworkers or classmates. Having a mother and brother in Hawaii and other family in Brazil, where his extended family originated, Lopes often video-chats with relatives, something he knows older people want to do with children and grandchildren. He also likes having a Brazilian restaurant right next to his store. Dalcio Silva is Lopes’ landlord and called him “a good kid and a hard worker.” One of the people able to take advantage of Lopes’ expertise is military veteran and retired comedian and library employee Jack O’Brien. “A lot of people are in the same position I was and he helped me out a lot,” he said of Lopes in reference to diffi culties using a cell phone. “It opened up a whole new world for me.” “He has a phone he can use now and knows how to use a computer, things that make him feel he’s a part of society,” Agnes said. There is an ongoing need and audience for Lopes’ expertise and he feels he’s had success he can build on. “Once they learned about how to use cell phones, they got the hang of it,” he said of people he’s helped. Agnes recalls seniors were a little shy when first meeting Lopes, but “started asking questions and learning.”

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 5 Granite Chin Promotions signs 2024 N.E. Golden Glove Champion “Showtime” Shea Willcox To make Pro debut on Sept. 13 in Bridgewater, Mass. G ranite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the signing of Everett junior welterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox, a 2024 New England Golden Gloves Champion, to an exclusive promotional contract. He is scheduled to make his pro debut on September 13 in a GCP show in Bridgewater, Mass. The 22-year-old Willcox, who was a member of two of Everett High’s Super Bowl, Division One, football championship teams, was also selected as the “Most Outstanding Boxer” at this past February’s New England Golden Gloves Championships. He also was a 2018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion. “I’ve got the experience and me and my team [his father/manager/assistant trainer Dennis Willcox and head trainer Joe Ricciardi] believe I’m ready to go pro,” Shea explained. “It’s time! I felt ready last year, but we wanted to fight in the Golden Gloves again. We met with (promoter) Chris [Traietti] and signed with him. I’ve heard nothing but good things about him. He fought and knows the game. And he’s a good guy. “The pros are a little different from the amateurs – weight cutting and pace of fights – but in my favor. You can pick your shots, unlike the amateurs, and take your time setting up punches. There are only three rounds in the amateurs. “It’s always been my dream to turn pro and I’m looking forward to it.” “Signing the best local talent is something Granite Chin has always strived to do and that is exactly what we are doing here by signing Shea,” Traietti Everett resident participates in study abroad program at The University of Scranton L uca Morelli of Everett was among the 27 University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Spring 2024 semester. Morelli, who is majoring in political science at Scranton, participated in the Council on International Exchange Liberal Arts Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Pictured from left to right: Dennis Willcox (red corner) watches his son, Shea Willcox, work with head trainer Joe Ricciardi. (Courtesy photo) said. “He has real national level experience that will help in his development in the pro game. He has a great team around him, which will make working with him exciting.” Willcox trains at the City of Everett–owned Broadway Boxing “free” gym, which is located on the second floor of the old Everett High School, which is operated by Ricciardi and Dennis Willcox. Two fighters who train at Broadway Boxing, James “Pitbull” Perkins and Kenny “Lionheart” Larson, are Shea’s new GCP stablemates. The 2024 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion, Congo-native Gilbert Kabamba, and Junior Nationals qualifier Malik Johnson are also Broadway Boxing products. “Shea beat the best 147-pounders, he’s strong and has been boxing for nine years,” Dennis noted. “The Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! time is now for him to turn pro. We’ve done business with Chris with Kenny and Perk [Perkins]. Chris is a straight-up boxing promoter. We took the deal he offered and now it’s up to us. Shea will train hard, and we can sell tickets. We have a big family and lots of friends. They went to the Golden Gloves five weeks in a row. We like Chris. He fought and knows what it takes. Shea has had a pro style since he was young. He has plenty of time to improve in and out of the ring.” “I’m a boxer-puncher,” Shea described his style. “I can be slick but sit down and punch, too. I can buckle down. I loved watching Micky Ward fight and I have a good left-hook to the liver. I want to go as far as I can in boxing, hoping for big fights. I’m going to stay in the gym and remain consistent.” The future is now for “Showtime” Shea Willcox. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here!

Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Longtime Everett resident, Maria Bruzzese, formally of Cleveland Ave. turns 100 on July 28th By Sheila M. Bruzzese A special birthday party was recently held for Maria Bruzzese, a former Cleveland Ave. resident. Her granddaughter, Sheila M. Bruzzese made a special toast and tribute to her Nonna, where she lovingly stated, “You may not remember, but years ago you had a conversation with my friend, Cathy. Being Italian and knowing you had a long and interesting life as the matriarch of our family, she was eager to sit and chat with you. After, she said to me, Wow, your Nonna is amazing. You certainly are amazing, Nonna!” In the story, Cathy tells you that “You’re the Queen!” to which you replied, “Yes, I am!” The story made me smile but honestly, I didn’t quite get it. You Maria as a baby. Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.19 73 64 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com are saintly and pious. You read the bible for hours every day, you’re very proper and humble, and you blush easily. Don’t get me wrong, you may go to church every Sunday but you’re no Wall Flower or Shrinking Violet either. You can hold your own and very willing to speak up when you have to and defend your opinion. But still, in my mind, a Queen is ostentatious, vain, cold, selfi sh and certainly not the caring, loving, cookie baking, gravy makAs a young woman. ing Nonna we all know and love. Over the years and especially these last few, I’ve learned a lot more about you and your journey and it dawned on me, you really are a Queen. You are, Daenerys Targaryen! Yes, you are the Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons and your real life was like The Game of Thrones! I think it’s an understatement to say some of us have taken it for granted the events that took place so many years ago that got us here today. And now 100 years later, our family owes it all to you. Queens are born and breed to be fearless and that’s what you are. I imagine you got your strength from your mother, little Nonna. Your mother was no diff erent from you. Strong and Courageous. After losing her husband Georgio at the age of 38 with 6 small children she had the choice - TO FOLD OR FIGHT. Little Nonna chose to moved forward and carried on for herself and for her children AND apples don’t fall far from the tree…. Forza is in our bloodline! You were strong and unwavering in your pursuit of a diff erent, hopefully better path. You traveled across the ocean and back facing challenges and obstacles we can only imagine. Like a Queen, you did what you had to do to survive because it wasn’t a fi ctional mini series, but a real quest for survival and legacy. A REAL Game of Thrones. Mothers are selfl ess and endure silently to keep a brave face. Although you and Nonno were a team, I’m sure it was your heart that pounded most when you fi nally put your 12-year-old son, your oldest and most dangerous Dragon, Vincent Bruzzese (my dad) on the ship from Calabria, Italy to sail to America. As a woman and a mother – you sacrifi ced a lot, took unbelievable risks, and made incredibility tough choices for the Maria today. greater good to ensure the future of your children and their children too. THANK YOU. Like, the seamstress you are, you sewed the pattern for us to follow and weaved the fabric tightly keeping it together all these years. Hopefully, we don’t disappoint and continue weaving newer threads with different blends and textures into the original silk fabric creating a stronger, ever-growing tapestry. I think we honor you, and you and Nonno, and the family sacrifi ces by remembering your story, your truth and using it as a compass. Using it as an inspiration and motivation to keep moving forward. Keeping our eyes ahead but looking back from time to time to remember who we are and where we came from. Today, your 100th birthday is good day to remember who YOU are and what you mean to us. You may not wear an actual crown and we are not royalty but you are GEM more valuable than any throne or treasure and we’re lucky to have you in our lives. Although we love them, YOU ARE SO MUCH more than cookies, gravy, and turtles. Nonna, you are Woman. You are Mother. A trailblazer. Fierce and Feeless. You’re a Warrior. Striving, Enduring and Steady. You are the Heroine of OUR STORY. Buon Compleanno, MARIA BRUZZESE. A True Queen. Ti amo per sempre, Sheila Maria, now lives in Gloucester with her daughter, Rosa and son-in-law Bob Ladd. Hosted by her daughter Rosa and son Joe Bruzzese, the celebration of her beautiful life was held at the Cruiseport Gloucester this past Saturday and attended by over 100 family members and friends. For her special birthday, she was presented with a Letter of Recognition and Congratulations from Cardinal Sean O’Malley and soon she’ll receive a Presidential Greeting from President Biden. !

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 7 Senate passes DiDomenico bill to provide returning citizens with identifi cation STARTT Act makes our state more welcoming and supportive for people returning from incarceration O n July 22, 2024, the Massachusetts Senate passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s bill titled An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (STARTT), which would provide a Massachusetts identifi cation card to incarcerated individuals who will soon be reentering our communities. This legislation codifi es the Healey Administration’s eff orts to provide identifi cation to returning citizens into law. The STARTT Act would provide people released from incarceration with a fundamental necessity to live in Massachusetts, which is simply a way to prove their identity. Many people returning to society will do so without any means of proving who they are, which presents a signifi cant challenge when accessing government assistance programs that help people secure housing, food, employment and various other basic needs. Denying individuals this support is setting them up for failure and making it more likely that returning citizens will recidivate. “I am proud to be the lead sponsor of this bill that will give returning citizens access to the services and support they need to move on to the next chapter of their lives and succeed in our state,” said Senator DiDomenico (D-Everett), who is Assistant Majority Leader. “When an individual leaves incarceration, they deserve the chance to provide for themselves and their families without any obstacles in front of them. I am committed to getting this commonsense policy over the fi nish line to ensure we give every Massachusetts resident the opportunity to thrive. I want to thank Senate President Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, local law enforcement partners, and advocates for supporting this impactful legislation.” The Senate-approved proposal expands the list of eligible places of residence that individuals can use to satisfy residency requirements and guarantees that the Department of Correction and Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will complete the process of acquiring identification in advance of the individual’s release. Making it easier for someone without a permanent residence to obtain an ID is especially signifi cant. Oftentimes those released from incarceration do not have a permanent address when they are released, which makes it difficult to satisfy the necessary documents needed to obtain an ID. This bill will expand the list of alternative addresses that can be used to secure identifi cation. Addresses can include a family member’s home, a temporary group residence, a place of worship, a community center, a city or town hall in the municipality an individual intends to reside in upon discharge or a nonprofit organization that provides the individual with services. The legislation also requires that the RMV accepts a valid inmate identifi cation card issued by a Massachusetts correctional facility as an acceptable document for purposes of proof of Massachusetts residency. The STARTT Act has a broad coalition of support, including from the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, local law enforcement and various nonprofi t organizations focused on strengthening our rights and opportunities. The bill now heads to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for consideration. State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking on the Senate fl oor in favor of his bill. EVERETT KIWANIS 38th ANNUAL FRANK E. WOODWARD GOLF TOURNAMENT!!! Supporting Scholarships for Everett High School Students Register online to play and to buy tee box signs at www.everettkiwanisgolf.com Date: July 26, 2024 Time: 7:00AM Registration – 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Location: Mount Hood Golf Course – 100 Slayton Rd. Melrose, MA Fee: $150.00 per golfer – includes 18-hole best ball scramble format, cart, greens fees, lunch, and prizes Please buy a tee box sign for $125.00 per hole Questions: Contact David LaRovere at david@larovere.com or 617-387-2700 Online registration gives option to be invoiced or pay online YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!

Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 BBB Scam Alert: Don’t get played during the Summer Games! T he Olympics are upon us, and many eyes are on Paris and the athletes representing their countries. Amidst all the distractions, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers and businesses to be alert for potential scams, some of which were reported to BBB Scam Tracker in previous Olympic Games, as well as laws surrounding fair use of logos, trademarks and copyrights. Ads for merchandise, text alerts for watching events, and even job opportunities are all potential sources that scammers might use to prey upon unsuspecting consumers. Businesses also need to be aware of bad actors and copyright violators who might try to use the excitement to pitch ripped-off gear. Types of scams to expect: • Phishing texts and emails: You might get a text with a great offer for gear that sounds like it’s from a legitimate seller, or a link to view a certain event. Spot the red flags of fake text messages and never click on a link without first determining who it is from. Visit the company site directly or go to the official Olympics website to learn the event schedule. • Job scams: Prior to the Olympics in 2022, college students saw emails for jobs sent to their school email, asking them to drive around with Olympics ads wrapped on their vehicles. BBB Scam Tracker received a report that said, “I got an email saying that NBC was looking for people to drive 100 miles or more weekly (basically any normal route you would take) with the decal of the ‘2022 Winter Olympics’ on their vehicles.” Naturally, it was a scam. • Counterfeit merchandise: You will likely see merchandise ads during the Games with logos on them; resist the temptation to buy fake gear or collectors’ items that could be knockoffs and only purchase items from official sellers. Check out BBB’s advice for buying sports merchandise. • Fake sports streaming links: Similar to the way in which scammers post fake streaming links for other sports contests, like high school football, you might see links to stream the Games in the comments on social media posts. Only use the official links, and do not fall for those fraudsters who are out to get your personal information. A word of caution for business owners: In addition, businesses need to be aware of the copyright and trademark laws that surround the Olympics: • Educate yourself. Be aware of the ways in which the words “Olympics” and logos are protected trademarks. Educate yourself on the ways in which hashtags and social media posts can and can’t be used, and avoid sales and promotions that misuse the protected logos and terms. • Follow proper procedures. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) outlines the Olympic Properties owned by IOC and how they can and cannot be used. You must make a formal request in order to use them via a form. Resources for more information: Learn how to identify scammers at https://www.bbb. org/all/spot-a-scam. See a scam? Report it to BBB at https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker. MBTA Reminds Public Contactless Payments to Begin on August 1 B OSTON – Beginning Thursday, August 1, contactless payments will be accepted onboard MBTA buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys, and at all gated subway stations. This new initiative is part of the MBTA’s goal of offering easier, more convenient, and modernized ways for riders to pay fares. This payment method is an addition to the existing options such as paying with a CharlieCard. Riders can save time by tapping their contactless card or device on the new readers on top of the fare gate or the readers at the vehicle door, wait for the green checkmark, then ride instead of acquiring and reloading a CharlieCard. Riders will not be able to tap CharlieCards on the readers. Riders can pay REFORMS | FROM PAGE 2 mium rates for health benefit plans, oversee the small group and individual health insurance market and affordable health plans—including coverage for young adults—and disseminate information to consumers about health insurance coverage. Cutting Red Tape for Prescription Access. In response to an increased number of consumer reports of delays accessing medications due to the need for prior authorizations, the bill requires a new insurance carrier to honor any prior authorizations approved by a previous carrier for at least 90 days following a patient’s enrollment in the new health plan. The bill also requires that a prior authorization approval for medication and treatment prescribed for chronic disease management must be valid for the length of the prescription, up to 12 months. Strengthening the Health Policy Commission (HPC). To strengthen the HPC’s work to advance a transparent and equitable health system, the bill adds members with expertise in hospital administration and in the development and pricing of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices to its Board of Commissioners. The bill adjusts the HPC’s setting of the health care cost growth benchmark—the limit their fares with their CharlieCards by tapping on the existing fare gates or fare box readers. While onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, and Mattapan Line trolleys, riders should be mindful of the location of the tappable fare readers near the vehicles’ doors. To avoid the possibility of accidental taps and charges of their contactless credit or debit cards, riders are encouraged to hold their purses, bags, and backpacks away from the contactless readers. For more information, visit mbta.com/TapToRide or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @ theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. of how much the HPC believes health care costs should grow over time—from one year to two years, to better account for irregularities in costs. Boosting Transparency at the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA). To increase transparency, the bill authorizes CHIA to collect information from additional health care entities such as pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers. The bill strengthens HPC’s and CHIA’s ability to ensure compliance with data reporting requirements by health care entities by enhancing the penalties for non-compliance. Protecting Practitioner Autonomy. This bill prevents businesses, such as MSOs and corporate employers of health care practitioners, from encroaching on the clinical autonomy of practitioners. While MSOs were created to provide practices with administrative and business support, in recent years, private equity firms and other corporations have started using MSOs to increase profits by controlling practices, and by extension, the practitioners who work in them. Patients deserve safe and appropriate care that is based on a practitioner’s best professional judgment without the influence of business interests. REFORMS | SEE PAGE 10

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 9 ~ Everett Public libraries Calendar of Events ~ July 29–August 4, 2024 Library Book Bundles! The back-to-school season may be fast approaching, but summer is still in full swing! Finish up your Summer Reading Challenge minutes by checking out one of our book bundles from the Parlin Memorial Library or Shute Memorial Library. We have picks for all ages and interests, and if you fill out our survey any time in the month of August, a librarian will make a bundle just for you! Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room and Zoom, Monday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m. “We didn’t call the police right away.” Those are the electric first words of Angie Kim’s “Happiness Falls,” an extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing. 18+. Call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Puzzle Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, July 31, at 3 p.m. Piece together fun and friendship at the Parlin puzzle table! We’ll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes to work on together. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Resume Writing: Parlin ~ Everett Seniors Calendar ~ Senior Social planned for August 16 at the Connolly Center Gather with friends for a delicious meal, dancing and plenty of fun M ayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) will be hosting the August Senior Social on Friday, August 16, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). The COA has chosen a delicious boxed lunch containing garden salad and seafood salad and chicken salad sandwiches, along with dessert and coffee. DJ Chris Fiore will be providing the music and dancing is strongly encouraged. Ticket sales are ongoing at the Connolly Center. Please see Cathi or call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center for more information. Council on Aging announces two upcoming trips One trip to lake Pearl in Wrentham and one to lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad M ayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) is offering two trips for Everett’s older adults to partake in. The first offering will take participants to Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Mass., on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, for a luncheon and a show. Recreated by impersonators The Edwards Twins, legendary superstars like Elton John, Cher, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga, Ray Charles and more will come alive in an “Evening with The Stars.” Before the show begins, participants will enjoy a delicious luncheon that includes salad, chicken marsala, pasta, vegetables, dessert and coffee. Following lunch, sit back and enjoy the show. Participants will depart the Connolly Center at 10:15 a.m. to arrive at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The second offering will take participants to Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad for a delightful foliage tour on the “Turkey Train.” Participants will partake in a leisurely two-hour tour of the lake and enjoy a hand-carved Hart’s Turkey Farm dinner that includes a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings and a delicious dessert – directly served to participants on the restored train car. Reservations for both trips are now being accepted at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). Please see Cathi or call 617-394-2270 for more information. Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Parlin Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session, Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Computer Basics 101: Parlin 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. Sign up for a thirty-minute session – Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s EVENTS | SEE PAGE 10 Annual Nepal Day celebration set for Aug. 4 in Everett All are welcome to enjoy a day of fun with food, dancing and live music Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to announce that the City of Everett has once again partnered with the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) to host Nepal Day on Sunday, August 4, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at Glendale Park (50 Elm St.). All are welcome to celebrate Everett’s Nepali community at this event that promises to be a fun day filled with plenty of food, dancing and live music representing the Nepali people and culture. “We are proud to once again partner with the Greater Boston Nepali Community to host Nepal Day in the City of Everett,” said Mayor DeMaria. “This is a great opportunity for all residents to come together as a community to celebrate and learn more about Nepali culture and partake in all this event has to offer.” The GBNC is a thriving association of Nepalis and friends of Nepal living in and around the Boston area. Over 600 people comprise this diverse group of students, professionals, families and workers. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 REFORMS | FROM PAGE 8 Managing Costs and Improving Quality of Care. The bill updates several programs aimed at constraining health care costs and improving care quality, including the Determination of Need (DoN), Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), and Material Change Notice (MCN), and programs. Determination of Need. This bill increases coordination between state agencies involved in health care market review by clarifying that DPH should not act on a DoN application until HPC, CHIA, the Attorney General, or other relevant agencies have been given reasonable opportunity to supply required information. This change will ensure that DPH has all the information it needs to more fully asEVENTS | FROM PAGE 9 Room, Monday, July 29, 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. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, July 31, 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 31, 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! Sugsess a proposal’s potential impact on the provision of health care in the Commonwealth. Performance Improvement Plan. The PIP is a process by which HPC can require entities that have exceeded the cost growth benchmark to reduce their spending. The bill provides more flexibility for CHIA to refer health care entities with excessive spending to HPC, which can require the referred entity to file and implement a PIP. In addition, the HPC is given new authority to assess a civil penalty instead of requiring a PIP. Material Change Notice. A MCN is a requirement for providers and provider organizations to notify HPC of a proposed change to their operations or governance structure at least 60 days before the change gested ages: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room, August 1 & 2 at 11:00 a.m. Join us on Thursday and Friday with Mrs. McAuliffe 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. Crafternoon: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, August 1, at 3 p.m. Mystery Craft! What kind of craft will you pick? All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Fluency Fun Fridays! Parlin Children’s Room, Friday, August 2, at 3 p.m. Level up your fluency game! Join Mrs. McAuis to go into effect. The bill adds new types of transactions that require a MCN, including significant new for-profit investment and acquisitions by for-profit entities, such as large for-profit physician organizations and private equity firms, as well as the sale of assets for the purposes of a lease-back arrangement. Crucially, the bill gives HPC new authority to require providers to address concerns that their proposed change will significantly increase consumer costs, reduce the quality of care, or reduce access to services. A previous version of this bill having passed the House of Representatives, the two branches will now reconcile the differences between the bills, before sending it to the Governor’s desk. liffe for an afternoon of fun board games like Scrabble and Bananagrams, word searches and crossword puzzles. Suggested ages: five to 12. Mixed-Media Crafts: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, August 3, at 10 a.m. Enjoy learning and develop your imagination! Recommended for ages four to 12. Registration is required; sign up online. This program is funded by the Everett Cultural Council. Shute Adult and Teens Crafty Conversations: Embroidery Edition: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, all are welcome to join us for an evening of self-paced embroidery! All materials will be provided, so relax, exchange tips and share stories as we stitch together. This program is suitable for ages 18 and up. Space is limited and registration is required, so sign up today! This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Resume Writing: Shute Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. Job Opportunities Available: PTH is seeking an Operations Assistant and a Licensed Social Worker to join our team! If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email: nita@portaltohope.org. 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; Fridays by appointment only. 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 on Fridays; please call the Shute Library to register for an appointment. The Home and the Medicaid Lien T he general rule is that the home and any adjacent land, if located in Massachusetts, is considered to be a “non-countable” asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes as long as the applicant checks off the box on the MassHealth application stating that he or she intends on returning home from a nursing home. This may or may not be likely to happen but by checking the box, the home will not be a countable asset. Assuming that for a single person the total of all other countable assets is $2,000 or less, the applicant will be eligible for MassHealth benefits. MassHealth’s estate recovery unit will, however, place a lien on the property. This is done so in order to seek repayment of Medicaid benefits paid to the nursing home upon the death of the MassHealth applicant. The home would have to be sold (or mortgaged) in order to pay back MassHealth. It is important to note, in 2024, the home will not be considered a “non-countable” asset if the equity in the home exceeds $1,071,000. There is an exception to this rule. The home will still be non-countable if a spouse is living there or a blind or permanently disabled child is living there, regardless of its value. The benefit of applying for MassHealth and keeping the home is that estate recovery will be based upon the “Medicaid” rate and not the private pay rate. Therefore, the ultimate recovery against the home will be much less. If the private pay rate for the average nursing home in Massachusetts is $15,000 per month, the “Medicaid” rate might be, for example, $7,000 per month. This may be one reason why not to sell the house. For example, if the home is sold for $750,000, at $15,000 per month for nursing home cost, the equity in the home would be entirely wiped out in approximately 50 months. However, if MassHealth is applied for and the house is not sold, and the application is approved, assuming the “Medicaid” rate is $7,000 per month, the equity in the home would not be wiped out until approximately 107 months. In other words, it would take twice as long to lose all of the value of the home. The Medicaid rate is what MassHealth actually pays to the nursing home each month. The daily rate paid is based upon the level of care provided to the applicant. In this example, if the MassHealth recipient died in the nursing home after 36 months, the payback to MassHealth would only be $252,000, leaving $498,000 in equity for the family members upon the applicant’s death. In this example, I am assuming the applicant is single. If married, the house can simply be transferred to the spouse who is still living at home. So it pays to at least look at your options when dealing with the home and MassHealth eligibility. It also makes a lot of sense to consider transferring your home to an irrevocable Medicaid-qualifying Trust. In that case, after the five year look-back period is over, the house will be protected. This would avoid probate and also any Estate Recovery Lien. MassHealth estate recovery only applies to the probate estate, not assets held in Trust. 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.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 11 SQUARE | FROM PAGE 1 measure. Voting in favor were Council President Robert Van Campen, Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers, Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith was absent from the meeting. “I can’t support something that doesn’t include additional parking,” Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said before casting her vote, in reference to people using the Post Office and Walgreens lots, although there are two city parking lots, one off School St. and School Street Place; the other, behind the post office. The matter had also been discussed at meetings on April 29 and May 13. It was also on the agenda June 24 and tabled. On July 22, Mayor Carlo DeMaria implored the council to no avail, stating, “A lot of you have seen the Square and it’s not in the best condition. We can use some upgrades. We haven’t had a nice Square in a long time. It’s not conducive to what it should look like.” He added that the planned changes in traffic patterns and resulting designation of public space would “make it more user-friendly. We could hold events” and give some impetus for developers to come in. “We have to vote for this,” Matewsky urged. “Let’s clean up the Square. I want to see something done in Everett Square, something we can be proud of. This is a start.” The $3 million was partly a placeholder because $2 million could be gleaned from a pending state Economic Development Bill. “I’m hoping to not have a local expenditure of more than $1 million,” DeMaria explained. “I feel like we’ll get the aid, but we need to get money from the city to put it out to bid.” The entire project envisioned would cost $5 million. The additional $2 million is secured through $1.4 million from the Gaming Commission and $600,000 in an earmark from a previous bill, some of which could be lost if the project falls through. At the request of Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers, her resolution to “consider acquiring the Bouvier Building, 166172 School Street near Norwood Street, by eminent domain and propose redevelopment for public community benefit” was included in discussion. She feels the two issues are linked. The decaying Bouvier Building was built in 1877 and once housed the city’s library. Decades ago, it housed veterans’ organizations and an ice cream parlor, but it is now condemned. “If we take it, the building would come down,” DeMaria said. “It should be demolished – it’s too bad – because it’s been allowed to become dilapidated.” He added, however, that for the present his immediate focus is on the earlier proposal for $3 million to revitalize the Square. DeMaria touched on the possibility of building a new City Hall on the lot, as he has at previous meetings, based on his opinion that the current one, 484 Broadway, is oversized and might be better used to house something like the Eliot Family Resource Center, which is currently in the old High School (548 Broadway). Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese said he feels disposition of the building should be determined “professionally,” seemingly a reference to private developers. Eventually, Van Campen moved discussion back to the more urgent matter at hand, the request for the $3 million. Regardless, Rogers’ resolution and a directive to reference it to the Administration passed unanimously. In other items, a request for the City to borrow $10 million to fix the roof on the old High School, which has been on previous agendas, and a new request to borrow $72 million for improvements, equipment and furnishings for the building, were tabled until a separate meeting scheduled for Monday, August 19. The $72 million is to rehabilitate part of the building to fulfill a plan by School Superintendent William Hart to move 7th and 8th grade classes there to alleviate overcrowding at K-8 neighborhood schools. Among grants the Council voted to accept were two from the Gaming Commission related to the Encore Boston Harbor casino site; $2,348,400 is to support transportation upgrades and public safety measures related to the area, and $1,748,361 is to support the Police Department at Encore Boston Harbor. They also accepted a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation & Recreation to design a multiuse path connecting the Northern Strand Community Trail to Route 16 and a $100,000 grant from the state Office of Court Management to support expenditures made as part of the Second Chance Everett program through June 30, 2024. The Northern Strand Community Trail – also known as the Bike to the Sea Trail – is a 10-mile path connecting Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus and Lynn along the former Saugus Branch Railroad of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 20th U Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Draws Millions Canadian Bouchard wins First Place, People’s Choice for sculpture “Blend in” By Neil Zolot nlike last year, the weather was ideal for the 20th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival from Friday, July 19–Sunday, July 21, which, no doubt, drew a million visitors. Revere Beach Partnership Vice President Adrienne Sacco-Maguire called Saturday, July 20, the day of the awards ceremony in a sculptors’ competition “a perfect day. What could be better than being on Revere Beach on a day like today?” Revere Police Lieutenant Robert Impemba said the festival attracted “a good crowd with a lot of families. It’s similar to past years.” The theme for the festival was its two-decade anniversary, hence the birthday cake sculpture that served as its centerpiece. The festival is also a competition between what co-organizer Melineige Beauregard of Broken Glass Sand Sculptures of Hawaii described as “some of the best of the best” sand sculptors in the world. Jonathan “Jobi” Bouchard of Quebec won the top prize from judges for “Blend In,” as well as the People’s Choice and the opinion of the sculptors themselves. “I thought I had a good chance, but you never know,” he said. “It’s hard to judge art.” “It’s an impossible task to judge art because it’s an expression of feeling,” Beauregard agreed. Among other sculptors was Ndricim “Jimmy” Bejko – originally from Albania and now living in East Boston – one of the new sculptors this year. His piece was “Let’s Take a Selfie.” A longtime clay sculptor, he had applied for entry before, but was told he needed more experience with sand. Works shown at the Topsfield Fair, among other places, led to him being accepted. “It’s going great,” he said. “The most talented sand sculptors in the world are here.” Morgan Rudluff of San Francisco has competed in Revere before and was back with “Say More.” “I love this event; it’s one of my favorites,” she said. “There’s a strong community vibe and great sand.” Veteran entrant Deborah Barrett-Cutulle of Saugus was also one of the sculptors with “A Butterfly’s Playground.” “The festival is a wonderful thing,” she feels. Her daughter, Talia, sang the National Anthem at the awards ceremony. Sand sculpting is a unique art form and the sculptors have become a close-knit group. “With people competing at this level, we’ve known each other for years,” HE’S NUMBER ONE: Canadian sand sculptor Jobi Bouchard, shown at left with his winning medals, created “Blend In,” (shown at right) which won first place at the 20th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Competition on Saturday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Rudluff said. “We are a family and it’s fun and a challenge to compete with such a talented group.” Among the people enjoying the day were Kevin Beaudry of Leominster and his children Charles, Jayne and Patty. “I used to work in the area, so I knew about it,” he said. “There’s a lot of good work here.” His cousin Jordyn Fontaine drove up from Connecticut to visit the family and see the sand sculptures. “This is the second year I’ve come and it’s awesome,” she said. Richard Marasco of Wilmington heard about the event on the radio and came over with his daughter Katie and grandson Milo, also from Wilmington. “This is my first time at Revere Beach,” Richard said. “It’s fantastic.” “I haven’t been here for years, but will definitely come back,” Katie added. Renaud and Kelly Plantey and their daughter, Ellie, took public transportation from East Boston, as they sometimes do to go to the beach or restaurants. “It’s very convenient,” Renaud said. As usual, politicians were out in full force. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said the festival “opens up doors for people to see the beauty of a beach we see every day. It’s an opportunity for us to show what we already know.” On Saturday morning he gave Kate Fox of the state Dept. of Travel and Tourism a tour of the beach. “The festival brings families and revenue into the city,” Revere Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said. She attended the festival with her friend Laurie Shannon of Malden. “I often came to Revere Beach as a kid and it’s nice to be here for this,” Shannon said. “The sculptures bring people to the area.” Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya called the festival “wonderful” and credited the Revere Beach Partnership for putting it together. Revere Diversity Equity and Inclusion director Steve Morabito said he was at the first festival 20 years ago and noted how much it has grown over the years. State Senator Lydia Edwards said the festival is when “Revere shines for the whole world.” State Rep. Jessica Giannino called the festival “the best week of the year at Revere Beach.” State Rep. Jeffrey Turco also called the festival “wonderful.” Another dignitary in attendance was Miss Massachusetts Kiersten Khoury, of Westwood, who introduced the sculptors at the awards ceremony. “It’s my first time here,” she said. “I picked a good year to come.” Among vendors was a group from NeighborHealth, formerly the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. “A lot of people have come by,” its Community Engagement Supervisor and Revere resident Nery Castro reported. And to cap off the 20th year, thousands stuck around for the dazzling fireworks display on Saturday night.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 13 FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 1 By Joe McConnell S ummer vacation is almost over for head coach Justin Flores and his Everett High School football team. Flores, the Crimson Tide’s second year coach, will be welcoming his players back to the field for the first official day of practice on Aug. 16. One year ago, the Everett boys won another Greater Boston League (GBL) title with a 6-0 record. They were 9-2 overall. But despite their success in 2023, they were denied a Division 1 playoff berth, because of the power rankings. The Top 16 teams qualify for the postseason, but the Tide ended up 18th , even though they defeated BC High (5-3), the eighth seed, during a regular season game. Flores hopes to avoid that scenario this year by adding three traditional powerhouses to the non-league schedule. “We have switched out Somerville, Lynn English and Malden for Mansfield, Taunton and Brockton,” he said. The Tide will open up the season against Mansfield at home on Sept. 6, starting at 7 p.m. Medford will follow Mansfield to town on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Xaverian will complete the homestand on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. The Tide will then hit the road to take on BC High in Dorchester on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. They will return home to face Taunton on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., before heading to Brockton to go up against the Boxers on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. A trip to Lynn’s Manning Field follows on Oct. 26 for a game against Lynn Classical at 6 p.m. Revere will provide the competition on Nov. 1 at home, beginning at 6 p.m. The playoffs will start the following week, and hopefully by modifying the schedMCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 1 the Representative’s office and the City of Everett. “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for supporting me on these projects that are important to our community,” said McGonagle. “Everett is a growing community needing routine updates and upgrades to keep us moving forward. All of this requires funding and I’m thankful the Legislature recognizes this need as well. I’d like to thank Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz, ule to include teams from leagues with a higher power ranking it will be enough for Everett to slip into the Top 16 in Division 1. To that end, the Tide players have been working hard throughout the offseason to make sure they don’t leave anything to chance. “The kids have been working out all offseason,” said Flores. “We averaged over 40 kids per session, which is a great turnout. We have also participated in multiple 7-v-7 leagues. I have not kept track of the records from those scrimmages, but I have been very impressed by some of the younger players, along with some of the returning starters.” Some of those returning players include quarterback Carlos Rodrigues, wide receiver Yariel Ortiz, wide receiver / defensive back Joao Barreiros, offensive linemen Marvin Desruisseaux and Chris Ruiz, linebacker Kevin Diaz, linebacker / safety Armani Negron, linebacker Fabrice Michaud, defensive back / wide receiver Gidion Legall, running back Manny Santiago and defensive back / wide receiver Elijah Lassister. Flores anticipates a large turnout for the first day of practice on Aug. 16. “We are expecting 70 players to be in the program this year that includes a serious increase in the numbers from the freshman and sophomore classes,” he said. “We expect at least 20-plus freshmen, many of whom have been working out with the team or participating in clinics or flag football games.” The second-year coach is planning a large intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 24, which will start at 11 a.m. Three days later on Aug. 27, Arlington comes to Everett to take on the Tide in a scrimmage that will serve as a tune-up against a quality and Chair Parisella for their hard work on this bill. I’d also like to thank Mayor DeMaria and his staff for their continued partnership in bettering Everett.” The funds for Everett in the bill include $500,000 for infrastructure projects in the Commercial Triangle District, $150,000 for improvements to business store fronts and $2,000,000 for the redesign of Everett Square. The bill was passed by the Senate in early July and is currently in a conference committee between the two legislative branches. Tide QB Carlos Rodrigues with the “quarterback keep” during last year’s thrilling win over BC High. (Advocate file photo) opponent, before the Mansfield opener. Almost everything is set to go to begin a brand-new campaign, but there’s still one piece of business that remains up in the air, before the regular season kicks off on Sept. 6. Flores is still looking for a Thanksgiving Eve opponent. Last year on the night before the big holiday, the Tide beat St. Mary’s of Lynn, 56-28 at Everett Memorial Stadium. to support

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// massterlist.com/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 15-19.. APPROVE $58 BILLION FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET (H 4800) House 154-3, Senate 400, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a $58 billion fi scal 2025 state budget for the fi scal year that began July 1, 2024. The price tag represents a 1.97 billion or 3.5 percent increase over last year’s fiscal 2024 budget. The package uses more than $1 billion in one-time revenues to support the spending bill. Aside from the spending, the package makes policy changes including authorizing free community college, free rides on regional transit agencies, allowing the Massachusetts Lottery to sell its products online. A portion of the new revenue collected from online Lottery sales, estimated to be $100 million in in fi scal year 2025, would fund a permanent CommonLEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 wealth Cares for Children grant program which provides longterm stability for high-quality and aff ordable care for families. Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) said, “This budget is a vote of confi dence in every Massachusetts resident going to school, raising a family and working to make ends meet—as well as a strong blueprint for bringing equity and opportunity to every region and resident of our state.” “This budget takes a fi scally responsible approach to making meaningful investments in areas of significant need,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the fact that the … budget allocates key funding to better support Massachusetts students and families, to increase access to aff ordable health care and to provide for a safer and more reliable public transportation system.” “This year’s budget includes a $2 billion spending hike with $208 million less in tax revenues,” said Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) one of only three members to vote against the budget. “So Democrats dug into reserve funds to balance this budget boondoggle. Even the Massachusetts Municipal Association said this year’s budget wasn’t based in reality. The budget ‘freebies’ include free school meals, free tuition at community colleges and no-charge rides on the state’s 15 regional transit authorities. The people stuck footing the bill are the working-class and from what I’ve seen they’re struggling to pay their bills and buy groceries. I’m not sure they can withstand more tax increases when these bloated budgets eventually go belly up.” “Once again, the MassachuLEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Roland D. Hughes Property located at: 66-68 Tileston Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 4 and 19 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review. This proposal is for the demolition of an existing two-family dwelling and the construction of a 9-unit multifamily dwelling with 15 parking spaces. The proposed work will also include new utilities, including fire service and roof infiltration system as well as landscaping and incidental site work. 66-68 Tileston Street is a parcel of land located in the Dwelling District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as G0-01-000074. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024 setts Legislature is the last state in the country to pass its annual budget, and once again it is the largest budget in state history,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Legislators are already putting their thumb on the scale when determining the spending ratio for the income surtax funds, in which education spending is 17 percent greater than transportation, a ratio that was included in neither chamber’s original budget. House and Senate leaders also included multiple new and costly programs at a time when state revenue collections have been underperforming and a new billion dollar migrant crisis is growing. Long term, this will be very diffi cult to fi x unless these same big government spenders decide to cut the spending priorities they are passing in this budget.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes APPROVE FIREARMS CHANGES (H 4885) House 123-33, Senate 355, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill that would change some of the state’s gun laws. Provisions include cracking down on untraceable “ghost guns;” banning firearms in additional public spaces like schools, polling places and government buildings; expanding the 2018 “red fl ag” law that allows school administrators and licensed health care providers to petition a court to temporarily take firearms away from someone deemed a threat to themselves or others; closing loopholes that allow the modifi cation of legal fi rearms into illegal automatic weapons; and providing a legacy clause so all fi rearms legally owned and registered in Massachusetts as of the eff ective date of the bill will continue to be legal and may be bought and sold within the state. “Today, as we consistently do in the area of fi rearm safety, we take the lead in making the commonwealth a safer place to live by giving law enforcement the tools they need to go after ghost guns, keeping battlefi eld weapons out of our neighborhoods and keep our schools, homes, town halls and polling locations safe,” said Rep. Mike Day (D-Stoneham), House Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary. “While Washington is paralyzed by dysfunction that endangers Americans across the country, we in Massachusetts address our challenges directly and take the steps necessary to modernize our fi rearm laws to keep us safe.” “In the decade since we last updated Massachusetts’ gun statues, our nation and our commonwealth have continued to be rocked by mass shootings and gun tragedies at an alarming rate,” said Majority Leader Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “This legislation proactively addresses the root causes of gun crime to curb the epidemic of violence and prevent tragedy before it strikes. It does so by ensuring that ghost guns, Glock switches and assault-style firearms are kept off our streets and out of the wrong hands.” “While we all share the same fundamental goal: to ensure the safety and well-being of our families, our neighbors and our communities, it is critical that we approach it with a balanced perspective that respects Constitutional rights while striving for eff ective solutions that target violent crime,” said Rep. Joe McKenna (R-Sutton). “Unfortunately, the legislation passed, while well-intentioned, did not achieve that goal. The reality is that the commonwealth already has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. As a result, those who choose to exercise their Second Amendment Constitutional rights have jumped through hoops for decades to remain law-abiding citizens. Meanwhile, those intent on committing violence -- and doing so with a fi rearm -- will continue to have no regard for these proposed laws or for those already on the books.” “We were given less than 24-hours to read a 116-page bill with potentially serious legal repercussions for lawful fi rearm owners in a state that already has some of the most stringent gun laws in the country,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman BEACON | SEE PAGE 15

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 15 BEACON | FROM PAGE 14 (R-Sutton). “An overwhelming number of my constituents reached out to my offi ce expressing their opposition to this legislation and their concerns about the lack of transparency regarding this bill throughout the entire legislative process. This bill unfairly punishes law-abiding gun owners and doesn’t do enough to address the root cause of gun violence in our communities.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes CLEAN ENERGY (H 4884) House 131-25, approved a bill that supporters said would increase the state’s supply of clean energy by setting new renewable energy generation storage procurement targets, and by streamlining the state and local permitting process. The Senate has already approved a diff erent version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will hammer out a compromise version. Provisions include streamlining the permitting process for small clean energy projects under 25 megawatts and small energy storage systems under 100 megawatt-hours by allowing project developers to submit a permit application seeking a single permit that consolidates all necessary local permits and approvals. Municipalities would retain permitting authority over these projects and would be required to issue a single, fi nal decision within 12 months of the receipt of a complete permit application. “The legislation passed by the House today is a historic and necessary step forward for the commonwealth at this juncture in our energy transition,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), House Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “Reforming the siting and permitting process will allow for the swift developLEGAL NOTICE To: City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Bank of America Property located at: 321 Ferry Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6 and 19 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review. This proposal is for interior and exterior upgrades and renovation of two existing commercial spaces (Rent-A-Center and a Laundromat), combining the two spaces to result in a single 7,329 sq. ft. commercial space. The proponent also seeks to enhance the site’s functionality and safety through the installation of bollards, mounted exterior lighting, and replacing damaged curbing and sidewalk along the project’s frontage. 321 Ferry Street is a parcel of land located in the Business District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as N0-05-000009. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024 Domingos Depina of Everett in the County of Middlesex, in the and to all persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Nancy Ansari a/k/a Nancy Guerrero and Ramon Ortiz of Everett, in the County of Middlesex, representing that they each hold as a tenant in common a 33.33% undivided part or share of certain land lying in Everett, in the County of Middlesex, and briefly described as follows. A certain parcel of land, with the buildings thereon situated in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 43 on a plan entitled “Plan of Building Lots in Everett, belonging to Isaac C. Harvey, A.F. Sargent, Surveyor, recorded with Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 145, Plan 41. Said Lot 43 is bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Clarence Street, 46 feet; EASTERLY by lot numbered 44 on said plan, 80 feet; SOUTHERLY by lot numbered 28 on said plan, 46 feet; and WESTERLY by lot numbered 42 on said plan, 80 feet. Being the same premises described in deed dated September 22, 2002 and recorded with Middlesex (South) District Registry of Deeds, Book 36553, Page 207. Setting forth that the petitiioner desires that all said land may be ordered to be sold at private sale or Public auction, for not less than ($672,500.00) SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, and praying that the partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end, that commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any portion of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided, either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute and pay over the net proceeds thereof in such manner as to make the partition just and equal. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said Court at Cambridge before ten o’clock, on the twenty-first day of August 2024 the return date of this citation. Witness, Honorable Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, Esquire, First Justice of said Court, this tenth day of July, 2024 TARA DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE COURT July 19, 26, August 2, 2024 ment of the clean energy generation we need to reach our climate goals, and the rapid build-out of the transmission infrastructure that will power our electrifi ed clean energy future. Setting procurement targets for clean energy and energy storage and incentivizing the adoption of innovative climate technologies will ensure that the buildout of our clean energy infrastructure is accomplished effi ciently and equitably and is supportive of consumers and ratepayers.” “This legislation represents the House’s fervent, continued commitment to meeting Massachusetts’ long-term emission reduction targets, as it builds on the work that the Legislature has already done to modernize the commonwealth’s energy grid, increase clean energy generation, and to combat the climate crisis,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The bill makes significant changes to the local siting and permitting processes for clean energy infrastructure projects, some of which undermines local control,” said Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld) who voted against the bill. “This expedited process is great for energy suppliers, but not necessarily for local communities.” “[The bill] was intended to streamline and accelerate permitting for renewable energy projects, but it did not add important safeguards I requested to make sure that projects are built safely and sustainable,” said Rep. Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Communities across Cape Cod are expressing concern over the possible health, safety, environmental and fi nancial eff ects of these projects. Ultimately, I believe this bill was not in the best interests of the people of the Fifth Barnstable District, who support clean energy generally but who want assurances about the safety of this infrastructure.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes HEALTH CARE CHANGES (S 2871) Senate 38-2, approved a bill that supporters said includes urgent reforms to the state’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market, improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment and plug holes in oversight of hospitals, especially for-profit systems like the bankrupt Steward Health Care. The House has already approved a diff erent version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT MIDDLESEX, ss Docket No: MI24E0057PP

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 15 hammer out a compromise version. Provisions in the Senate version include expanding oversight of private equity fi rms, real estate investment trusts and management services organizations involved with Massachusetts health care providers; requiring a new insurance carrier to honor any prior authorizations approved by a previous carrier for at least 90 days following a patient’s enrollment in the new health plan; establishing a health insurance bureau within the Division of Insurance to conduct rate reviews of premium rates for health benefi t plans and disseminate information to consumers about health insurance coverage; and establishing licensing structures for certain health care providers currently not licensed, and not subject to Department of Public Health oversight, including offi ce-based surgical centers, urgent care centers, and health care practices. “Massachusetts is the health care capital of the world because we take seriously our responsibility to invest in and protect our systems, providers and patients,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “As we stare down a health care market plagued by high costs and the fallout from private equity mismanagement, the Senate has doubled down on our responsibility to our residents, making us a national leader in safeguarding patients, expandLEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 ing access to car and holding private equity accountable.” “I’m pleased that the Senate has taken an expansive overhaul of the commonwealth’s struggling health care system with this regulatory redress bill,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The collapse of Steward Health Care shows us that it’s now time to reform the system and make transparent the process of costs in relation to services rendered to patients. While Massachusetts is known throughout the world as providing the very best in health care, this legislation will make that care more aff ordable and accessible.” Sen. Mark Pacheco (D-Taunton), one of two senators to vote against the bill, said that his vote was designed to send a message protesting the lack of action from the Legislature to prepare for the threat the Steward crisis poses to healthcare access in Massachusetts. “Though I support provisions found in this bill, I believe it is important that the Legislature be more proactive as this Steward crisis unfolds,” said Pacheco. “Except for senators who have Steward facilities in their district, there was not an appetite to do that, and that is what led to my ‘no’ vote to protest the lack of protections the Senate bill should have required. This is a message that we are not doing enough to ensure that patients have access to the important care that these facilities should be able to provide.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS (S 2871) Senate 7-32, rejcted an amendment that would allow dually eligible individuals, also known as duals, who qualify for Medicare and MassHealth, to access care from any specialist or hospital enrolled in MediLEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 36 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED “MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT”; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 37 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ENTITLED “EVERETT DOCKLANDS INNOVATION DISTRICT”; TO PERFORM AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EVERETT TO RE-ZONE CERTAIN PARCELS INTO THE EVERETT DOCKLANDS INNOVATION DISTRICT In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Section 12 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance (Revised Ordinances, Appendix A), the Everett Planning Board shall conduct the required public hearing for a submitted zoning ordinance. Said public hearing shall be held during a regular meeting of the Planning Board, scheduled on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room at Everett City Hall, Third Floor, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. At said meeting, the public shall be allowed to speak on the proposed amendments to the City of Everett’s Zoning Ordinance, which contemplates to create a new Section 36 (“Master Planned Development”), Section 37 (“Everett Docklands Innovation District”), and to perform amendments to the existing Zoning Map for the City of Everett to re-zone certain parcels of land into the aforementioned Everett Docklands Innovation District. A copy of the proposed zoning amendment is on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the virtual hearing designated above in accordance with the information for public participation that will be included on the Agenda of the meeting that will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024 care or MassHealth. “The adoption of this amendment would ensure that dually eligible individuals can receive necessary healthcare services without being restricted by provider network limitations,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Mark Pacheco (D-Taunton). “This provision maintains continuity of care, prevents sudden disruptions in services and ensures that duals, who often have long-standing relationships with providers managing their complex health and functional needs, are not forced to lose access due to network disruptions.” Amendment opponents said a separate bill, similar to this amendment, was shipped off to a study committee because there are not yet suffi cient estimates of the cost of the bill and other problem relating to it. Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), the Senate chair of the Committee on Healthcare Financing, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on her opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes FINANCIAL INSOLVENCY (S 2871) Senate 10-30, rejected an amendment that would allow the Executive Branch to take immediate control of a healthcare provider’s assets in cases of the provider’s fi nancial insolvency. The Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services would also play a part in developing a pathway, through regulations, to stabilize healthcare providers. “We must safeguard the healthcare services our communities rely on, even in the face of financial challenges faced by providers,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Mark Pacheco. “We are in a moment of tremendous uncertainty about the future of Steward Health Care. If Steward hospitals were to close, hundreds of thousands of people in the commonwealth would be at risk of living in a healthcare desert. This crisis goes beyond dollars and cents. It is a matter of life and death.” Pacheco said he will continue to push the Legislature to create a plan in order to protect patients in case negotiations between Steward, the courts and the Executive Branch lead to the closure of facilities. Amendment opponents said the amendment should be rejected because no one has any idea of the cost of the amendment, which they said would be very expensive. Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), the Senate chair of the Committee on Healthcare Financing, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on her opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No DRUG COUPONS (S 2871) Senate 6-33, rejected an amendment extending until 2030 the current law, due to expire in 2026, that allows consumers to use coupons to get discounts and rebates when purchasing prescription drugs. In 2012, Massachusetts was the last state to lift a ban on the use of prescription coupons. Amendment supporters said this program helps some consumers to save up to 80 percent of the costs of prescription. They said the program has worked well and should be extended to 2030 or be made premanent. Amendment opponents said the program does not expire until 2026 and it is unnecessary to extend the program right now. Some argued that the use of coupons drives up health care costs by luring consumers and encouraging them to request high-priced brand name medication. BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 RESNEK | SEE PAGE МС DIRESNEK| FROM PAGE МС BEACON | FROM PAGE МС LORETO | FROM PAGE МС

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 17 Barbara J. (Carafa) Ciovacco A li f e - long r esiden t of Ev er - ett, Barbara entered et er nal rest, Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024 at the Katzman Family Center in Chelsea, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.She was 86 years of age.Born and raised in Everett, she is the daughter of the late William R. Carafa, Sr. and Mary M. (McLean).Barbara attended Everett public schools, graduating from Everett High School, Class of 1956.Barbara was a dedicated wife and mother of fi ve children.She worked as a library clerk at the Parlin Memorial Library in Everett and the Saugus Public Library for many years before retiring in 2022.Barbara will be forever cherished by all who love her. Barbara was the wife of RESNEK | SEE PAGE МС DRESNEK| FROM PAGE МС BEACON | FROM PAGE МС ILORETO | FROM PAGE МС the late Charles J. “Charlie” Ciovacco, Jr.Devoted mother of Laura A. Ciovacco of Everett, Charles J. Ciovacco III and his wife Marianne of Newburyport, Marianne L. Ciovacco of Westampton, NJ, Christine M. Elliott and her husband Paul of Georgetown, Caryn M. Antonelli and her husband Gregory of Lynnfi eld.Beloved sister of William R. Carafa, Jr. and his wife Linda of Chelsea.Dear aunt of Joseph Maguire and his wife Suzanne of Syracuse, NY, Amy Carafa Almas and her husband Dennis of Everett, and Jennifer Carafa of Boynton Beach, FL.Also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren, Gina Baur and her husband Michael of Grayslake, IL, Joseph Ciovacco and his wife Asia of Amesbury, Emilee Elliott of Georgetown, Olivia Elliott of Londonderry, NH, Melissa Reddick, Amanda Reddick, Jonathan Reddick, all of Westampton, NJ, Giuliana, Gabriela, Genaro, and Gianna Antonelli, all of Lynnfi eld, and two great grandchildren, Fiona and Franklin Baur of Grayslake, IL. OBITUARIES Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Funeral from the Carafa Family Funeral Home on Friday at 9:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 11:00 A.M.Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card. Carmelo S. “Nino” Valeri O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was 88 years old. Born in Vittorito, Italy, Nino lived in Everett for many years. He worked in construction prior to retirement. Nino was very proud of the bountiful garden that h e c u l - tiv a t ed and maintained. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (Palmieri) who passed away in 2020; the dear and devoted Papa of Silvana Valeri of Everett and Carla Boudreau and her husband, Michael of Everett; the loving “Tatone” of Marco-Antonio Fosco and his wife, Ariana and Eva Boudreau; and loving great “Tatone” of Gianna and Marco Fosco. Nino was one of fi ve children of the late Ernesto and Algherina (Di Tommaso) Valeri and he is also survived by several dear nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Nino’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 followed by his funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett. Burial followed at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Contributions in Carmelo’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 would be sincerely appreciated.

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his support for the amendment. Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), the Senate chair of the Committee on Healthcare Financing, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on her opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment extending the use of coupons. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATIONS – Secretary of State Bill Galvin told voters this week to check their mail for an offi cial 2024 Vote By Mail Application. His offi ce is sending applications to all registered voters who have not already applied for a state primary ballot. Voters who already applied earlier this year will not receive another application. Any voter who wants to vote by mail in their party’s September 3 primary can use this pre-addressed, postage prepaid application to request their ballot. Unenrolled voters, also known as “independents,” can vote in either party primary but they must indicate their party ballot selection on the application. “These applications will look very similar to the ones that were sent to voters in January, ahead of the presidential primaries,” said Galvin. “You will only receive an application if you haven’t already applied, or if you didn’t make a party selection on your previous application. If you prefer to vote in person, early voting for the state primaries begins August 24th, Applications being mailed to voters this week allow a voter to apply for a September Primary ballot, a November general election ballot, or both. Voters who prefer to apply online may do so at www.VoteInLEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 MA.com PET CEMETERIES (H 4206) – The House has shipped off to a study committee a measure that would require the owner of any property used or to be used for a pet cemetery to fi le in the Registry of Deeds a dedication restricting the property to be used only for the operation of a pet cemetery. Bills that are sent to a study committee bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Supporters say the bill would preserve existing pet cemeteries by preventing the construction and development on the property that is or holds out to be a pet cemetery. “Our pets hold a special place in our hearts, and the places where they are laid to rest deserve the same level of reverence and protection as any other memorial site,” said sponsor Rep. Rodney Elliott (D-Lowell). “This legislation ensures BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 Say nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illiness. Can you write an awarness piece on the aff ects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk. Thanks for helping keep seniors safe! Health Advocate Dear Advocate, Happy to oblige! Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, fl oods and tornadoes combined. While extreme heat can be deadly for anyone, older adults are uniquely vulnerable because of three key factors: biological changes that occur with age; higher rates of age-related diseases; and greater use of medications that can alter the body’s response to heat. Here’s how to gauge the LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by 140 Tremont Street, LLC Property located at: 70 Everett Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 4 and 19 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal is for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a 6-unit multifamily dwelling structure with 8 parking spaces. The proposed work will also include new utility connections, stormwater management systems, landscaping, and incidental site work. 70 Everett Street is a parcel of land located in the Dwelling District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as D0-04-000161. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024 risk for a heat-related illness for you or an older loved one and how to stay safe. How Heat Aff ects Seniors The human body has two main mechanisms to cool itself: sweating and increasing blood fl ow to the skin. In older adults, both of those processes are compromised. Seniors sweat less and they have poor circulation compared with younger people. Chronic health conditions that are more common in old age, most notably cardiovascular disease and diabetes, can also exacerbate these issues. A diseased heart isn’t able to pump as much blood, further reducing blood fl ow to the skin. And if the nerves become affected in people with diabetes, the body might not receive the message that it needs to start sweating. As people age, they also stop feeling as thirsty and so they tend to drink less. In hot conditions, that can cause them to become dehydrated faster. In addition, some older adults, particularly if they have some form of dementia or cognitive decline, may not perceive temperature changes as well. As a result, they won’t respond appropriately to heat, both biologically (through sweating) and behaviorally (by moving to someplace cool). Finally, certain medications many seniors take like diuretics and other high blood pressure drugs can aff ect people’s hydration, blood flow and even the sweat response, so be sure to ask your doctor about any medications you’re taking. How to Stay Safe On hot days, older adults and people with serious health conditions should limit outdoor activities like walking and gardening to the cooler mornings and evenings, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water even if you aren’t thirsty. Listen to your body. If the activity starts to feel harder than normal, that’s a signal to stop and find a place to cool down. Signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion include dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fl ushed face, a racing heart or feeling lethargic. Low energy is especially important to watch out for in people with cognitive impairment, who may not realize how hot they are or be able to express it. If heat exhaustion worsens to a heatstroke, it becomes a life-threatening emergency. While older adults face unique challenges when it comes to heat, the ways to cool down are the same for any age. If you or a loved one start to experience any of the above symptoms, the best thing you can do is to go somewhere that has air-conditioning. If AC isn’t available in the home, check if there’s a local cooling center. In the absence of air-conditioning, water is extremely helpful in reducing the risk for heat-related injury. Rubbing an ice cube or cold compress over your skin, spraying yourself with cool water or taking a cool shower or bath can also help. For more heat related safety tips, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at CDC.gov/extreme-heat. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 that pet cemeteries are upheld with the dignity and respect they deserve.” BILLS STUCK IN COMMITTEE – These three bills were all given initial approval by the House in April but have not moved since. They are stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee. EXPAND PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS (H 2890) - Would expand the current law which provides a property tax abatement to the surviving spouses and minor children of police offi cers and fi refi ghters “killed in the line of duty.” The bill provides that the abatement also go to the families of offi cers who “died in the line of duty.” “Killed in the line of duty” has a limited defi nition usually meaning the individual lost their life in an incident, accident or due to violence that are directly related to their service. “Died in the line of duty” is broader and can account for a number of medical emergencies like stroke or heart attack. “This legislation honors the sacrifice of our brave police and fi refi ghters,” says sponsor Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham). “This simple language change will assure that surviving family members receive the tax benefit they are deserving of and what I believe was the original intention of the exemption.” TAX INCENTIVE FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE (H 2852) – Would promote urban agriculture and horticulture by al- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT MIDDLESEX, ss Docket No: MI24E0057PP To: Domingos Depina of Everett in the County of Middlesex, in the and to all persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Nancy Ansari a/k/a Nancy Guerrero and Ramon Ortiz of Everett, in the County of Middlesex, representing that they each hold as a tenant in common a 33.33% undivided part or share of certain land lying in Everett, in the County of Middlesex, and briefly described as follows. A certain parcel of land, with the buildings thereon situated in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 43 on a plan entitled “Plan of Building Lots in Everett, belonging to Isaac C. Harvey, A.F. Sargent, Surveyor, recorded with Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 145, Plan 41. Said Lot 43 is bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Clarence Street, 46 feet; EASTERLY by lot numbered 44 on said plan, 80 feet; SOUTHERLY by lot numbered 28 on said plan, 46 feet; and WESTERLY by lot numbered 42 on said plan, 80 feet. Being the same premises described in deed dated September 22, 2002 and recorded with Middlesex (South) District Registry of Deeds, Book 36553, Page 207. Setting forth that the petitiioner desires that all said land may be ordered to be sold at private sale or Public auction, for not less than ($672,500.00) SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, and praying that the partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end, that commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any portion of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided, either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute and pay over the net proceeds thereof in such manner as to make the partition just and equal. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said Court at Woburn before ten o’clock, on the twenty-first day of August 2024 the return date of this citation. Witness, Honorable Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, Esquire, First Justice of said Court, this tenth day of July, 2024 TARA DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE COURT July 26, August 2, 2024 City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 LEGAL NOTICE lowing Gateway cities as well as cities and towns, with populations of more than 50,000, to exempt from property taxes any land of two acres or less that is used for commercial urban agriculture and horticulture. Additionally, the parcel must have had at least $500 in gross sales of agricultural or horticultural products in the prior year to be eligible for the tax exemption. “Rep. Vanna Howard (D-Lowell) and I fi led this bill together to support small-scale urban agriculture, which expands access to healthy food and promotes economic growth in cities,” says co-sponsor Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “In addition to these benefi ts, urban agriculture also improves environmental health and makes local food systems more resilient. By incentivizing urban agriculture, this bill will help cities obtain the benefi ts of these operations.” INCREASE PARKING FINES (H 3326) – Would allow cities and towns to double the maximum fine for some parking violations. Current law sets a maximum fi ne for many violations at $50 if paid within 21 days, $55 if paid after 21 days and $75 if paid after the parking clerk reports the parking off ense and fi ne to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The bill increases the fi nes to $100 if paid within 21 days, $110 if paid after 21 days and $150 if paid after the parking clerk reports the parking offense and fi ne to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Rep. Susan Giff ord (R-Wareham), the bill’s sponsor, says the current maximum fines have not been changed since 2004, nearly twenty years ago. “This bill does not establish any minimum fi nes or mandate an increase in any existing fi nes,” continued Giff ord. “It merely gives communities the option BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Cesar Lopez Berrio Property located at: 118 Main Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal is for the demolition of an existing two-family dwelling and the construction of a three-story, 12-unit multi-family dwelling, 2 of which shall be deed-restricted affordable, with no parking. The proposed work will also include new utilities, including fire service and roof infiltration system. 118 Main Street is a parcel of land in the Business District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as E0-05-000152. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024

Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 to adopt policies that better suit local needs and enforcement priorities.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Ensuring every student can read is fundamental to all other education goals and right now we are failing miserably. Progress on literacy cannot wait another day. Failure to act is costing our students and threatening their futures.” --- Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, urging legislators to pass legislation that would expand the use of science-based literacy instruction to address the state’s early literacy crisis. “The total lack of respect displayed by Secretary Santiago towards the single largest veteran’s organization in the commonwealth and the world, the 35-000-member strong Department of Massachusetts American Legion, requests you remove Secretary Santiago from his position of Secretary of Executive Offi ce of Veterans Services.” --- From a letter sent by the Massachusetts chapter of the American Legion to Gov. Maura Healey, urging that she fi re cabinet member Jose Santiago, secretary of Veteran’s Services because he has broken tradition with previous veterans aff airs secretaries in not attending certain meetings, conventions and banquets when invited. “[Secretary Santiago] has demonstrated extensive engagement with the veteran community.” --- Response from the Executive Offi ce of Veterans Services, noting Santiago or someone from his offi ce has attended at least 16 events and visits with the American Legion over the past 16 months, nine of which Santiago personally attended.” “We have the responsibility of ensuring that mental health care is accessible in every community in our state, especially those that have been historically underserved. This investment paves the way for enhanced Behavioral Health Urgent Care services, ensuring extended hours, telehealth appointments and timely care for those in need.” ---Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, announcing $2.8 million in grant awards to several community-based clinics to make mental health urgent care more widely available in high-need areas. “It’s vital that our communities have access to the re- LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT sources, tools and guidance necessary to protect against increasingly frequent and sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Through these programs, our administration has undertaken a collaborative approach to equip state agencies and local communities with funding to help prevent, prepare for and recover from attacks on our digital infrastructure.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing the award of some $7 Million in federal grant funds to local governments and state agencies to enhance cybersecurity initiatives and reduce cyber risk for public agencies statewide. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week July 15-19. the House met for a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 13 hours and 42 minutes. Mon. July 15 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:44 a.m. Tues. July 16 No House session No Senate session Wed. July 17 House 11:01 a.m. to 7:33 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. July 18 House 11:00 a.m. to 5:48 p.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 9:29 p.m. Fri. July 19 House 11:04 a.m. to 3:36 p.m. Senate 1:10 p.m. to 3:48 p.m. 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. - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT TREE REMOVAL HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held on, Thursday, August 1st, 2024 At 6 PM Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA, 02149 2nd Floor Room 27 To determine if the following public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Everett. Street Address The trees are located at or near the addresses identified below: Common Name 1 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 2 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 3 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 4 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 5 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 6 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 7 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 8 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 9 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 10 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street 11 Glenwood Cemetery, Fuller Street DBH 21” 14” 18” 21” 33” 34” 23” 19” 20” 19” 17” Sycamore Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple White Ash Norway Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple Norway Maple OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. LETTERS CAN BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Jacob St.Louis Tree Warden, City of Everett July 19, 26, 2024 PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI24D2014DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING NATHALIA DIAS RASPANTE LOPES vs. FERNANDO COUTO LOPES To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Samantha C. Huynh, Esq. MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St., Suite 304 Framingham, MA 01702 your answer, if any, on or before 08/27/2024. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 16, 2024 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE July 26, 2024

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 Page 21 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 Custovic, Edin Kasmi, Latifa Nguyen, Tien P Rangel, Wilton G Zhang, Yingran BUYER2 Custovic, Elma Kasmi, Othmane Le, An T SELLER1 Mackey, Bruce J North East Const Svcs Inc Cappelluzzo Mark Est Sylvain, Dieufene J Burley Jr, John 1. On July 26, 1990, what president signed the Americans with Disabilities Act? 2. Who originally performed “Under the Boardwalk”? 3. The world’s oldest subway train operator, Helen Antenucci, 82, recently celebrated her birthday and received a Guinness World Records certificate; a plaque in her honor is at what MBTA station? 4. On July 27, 1946, what author of “The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas” died? 5. What famous sculpture by Michelangelo has a man’s first name? 6. How are the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Petra, Colosseum, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer, Machu Pichu and Chichén Itzá similar? 7. On July 28, 1917, the Silent Parade, a march against violence towards African Americans, happened along what important avenue? 8. What singer recorded the song “Sandcastles” for the album “Lemonade”? 9. Bhutan, Malta and Wales have what imaginary animal on their flags? 10. What type of cycle is used in basketball games? 11. On July 29, 1954, the first part of what fantasy trilogy by an author with a name with three initials was published? 12. What playwright created “As You Like It” with the song “Under the greenwood tree”? ANSWERS SELLER2 Mackey, Lois R Cappelluzzo, Sandra Sylvain, Cleona Burley, Kim ADDRESS 32-36 Ferry St 10 Elsie St 51 Paris St 19 Argyle St 11 Hancock Ter Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett CITY DATE 06.27.24 07.03.24 06.27.24 06.28.24 07.03.24 PRICE 450000 590000 975000 870000 735000 13. Is a phaeton a touring car or a horse-drawn vehicle? 14. On July 30, 1932, the Olympic Games in Los Angeles opened; what Olympics venue was first instituted then? 15. The International Cycling Union fined cyclist Julien Bernard for kissing his wife during what race? 16. What does pesto mean in Italian? 17. July 31 is National Avocado Day; avocado is called what name that combines an animal and a fruit? 18. Which are older, jellyfish or dinosaurs? 19. What kind of bird has a “racing homer” breed that was created for racing? 20. On Aug. 1, 1819, what American writer about the sea – who once sailed on whalers from Massachusetts and lived in Pittsfield – was born? 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 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 1. George H.W. Bush 2. The Drifters 3. Aquarium (her favorite stop) 4. Gertrude Stein 5. David 6. They are the new seven Wonders of the World. 7. Fifth Avenue in NYC 8. Beyoncé 9. Dragon 10. Unicycle 11. “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien 12. Shakespeare 13. Both (some cars have names derived from carriage names). 14. The Olympic Village 15. Tour de France 16. Pounded 17. Alligator pear 18. Jellyfish 19. Pigeon 20. Herman Melville

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Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 26, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- 6 ROOM COLONIAL ON NICE SIDE STREET LOCATION! THIS HOME FEATURES A LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, FORMAL DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, AND BRAND NEW 1ST FLOOR 3/4 TILE BATH WITH STACKABLE LAUNDRY. SECOND FLOOR FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATHROOM. ATTIC AND FULL BASEMENT FOR STORAGE. FENCED YARD! PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. SAUGUS $525,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON- BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! TWO TOWNHOUSE CONDOS. EACH UNIT HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL AND GARAGE. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR MORE DETAILS FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHS NEW PAINT BRAND NEW HEATING SYSTEM. TOP FLOOR. TWO CAR PARKING ONE IN GARAGE. ELEVATOR LOCATED ON BUS LINE TO BOSTON. REVERE $459,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH UPDATED RANCH WITH ADDITIONAL INLAW ATTACHED OFF THE BACK WITH AN ADDITIONAL ONE BEDROOM AND ONE FULL BATH. NICE PRIVATE YARD WITH INGROUND POOL. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. LYNNFIELD $899,900 DEBBIE 617-678-9710 BUILDABLE LOT • SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 79,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? VICTORIA FOR SALE FOR SALE- CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! NEEDS WORK, BUT WORTH THE EFFORT, HOUSE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS 3000 SQFT COLONIAL FEATURING 6 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH OVER 3 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE (NOT INCLUDING WALK-OUT LL). BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WOODWORK, 5 FIREPLACES, 10’ CEILINGS. VINYL SIDING, NICE SIZE LOT. PARKING FOR 6+ CARS. SAUGUS $799,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 SCARAMUZZO 617-529-2513 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 • LARGE SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM ON CORNER LOT. NEW RUBBER ROOF. PEABODY $99,900 • VERY SPACIOUS AND WELL MAINTAINED UNIT IN DESIRABLE PINE GROVE PARK OFF ROUTE 114 MANY UPDATES, NICE YARD, PITCHED ROOF LAUNDRY HOOK UP LARGE ADDITION AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $179,900 • BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $189,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $249,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION:1 NEW MANUFACTURED 1 BEDROOM UNIT DANVERS $179,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289

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