EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No.33 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Everett Firefi ghters participate in multijurisdictional training Mayor and city leaders observe hands-on training alongside regional mutual aid partners 617-387-2200 Friday, August 21, 2026 Everett Schools Set for Sept. 2 Opening as Plans Advance for New High School By Neil Zolot T he fi rst day of school will be Wednesday, September 2. Initially Tuesday, September 1 was scheduled as the fi rst day, but that day is primary Election Day, so, as is customary, school was cancelled to accommodate voting in the buildings. “Our facilities and maintenance department had a busy summer, working with our custodians and external vendors on a wide range of projects across all our schools, from interior painting and bathroom renovations to the resurfacing of the gymnasium fl oors at the Parlin and Devens schools,” Superintendent William Hart said. “We have more than 330 students ready to attend the inaugural year of full-day pre-kindergarten at the Webster Extension and Adams School and we are debuting dual immersion programs in Spanish and SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 4 Everett hosts Urban Agriculture Roundtable with Congresswoman Pressley Mayor Robert Van Campen observes as fi refi ghters prepare to begin a search and rescue simulation. (Photo courtesy City of Everett) TRAINING | SEE PAGE 8 F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Mayor Robert Van Campen browsed the gardens after the Urban Agriculture Roundtable. Special to Th e Advocate he City of Everett welcomed Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (Massachusetts’ 7th T District) and Massachusetts Commissioner of Agricultural Resources Ashley Randle to the Tremont Street Community Garden this week for a tour and roundtable discussion on urban agriculture, food access and environmental stewardship. The event, which was held during Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Week, brought together farmers, environmental advocates and offi cials from across Greater Boston. Hosted by Everett Community Growers (ECG) in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the gathering spotlighted local eff orts to bring residents closer to fresh, aff ordable food. Mayor Robert J. Van Campen opened the discussion by describing the challenges some Everett residents continue to face in accessing fresh, nutritious food, referring to parts of the city as a “food swamp”: an area where highly processed, low-nutrition food is far more available than fresh, healthy options. He outlined the city’s response: after a 10-year hiatus, a farmers market returned to EverROUNDTABLE | SEE PAGE 9
Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Mass. Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment announces funding to support 529 account enrollment in communities Organizations will help families claim $50 in savings for their children’s college and career training tate Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announced the recipients of its BabySteps Enrollment S Hub Grant. La Comunidad in Everett was among the award recipients. Community-serving organizations across Massachusetts will receive funding to help families enroll in BabySteps, an initiative from OEE that provides a free $50 deposit when families open a MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) U.Fund 529 account for their child within one year of birth or adoption. “For six years, BabySteps has helped Massachusetts families start saving early for their children’s future education,” said Treasurer Goldberg. “Every young person deserves a real chance at affordable college, vocational training, or other post-secondary opportunities. These grants will help expand enrollment in BabySteps for those who need it most.” OEE will fund 10 organizations, committing a total of $25,000 to the project. Grantees will help spread the word about BabySteps, guide families through the enrollment process and encourage ongoing engagement with their children’s savings. Organizations applied through a publicly advertised procurement process earlier this year. “At MEFA, we believe every family should have the opportunity to start saving for a child’s future education,” said MEFA Executive Director Thomas Graf. “Trusted community organizations across the Commonwealth play a vital role in connecting families with valuable resources and helping them take the important first step to secure their child’s future. BabySteps creates an opportunity for families to begin saving early with the U.Fund.” Funding for the grant will be provided by the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund. The Fiscal Year 2023 budget included $500,000 in funding for the Trust to support the BabySteps program and lower barriers to savings for people living in priority communities across Massachusetts. The Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation, led by Bob Hildreth, a champion of equity in higher education, contributed $300,000 to the effort. “Congratulations and thank you to all of the community organizations helping to enroll families into BabySteps,” said Hildreth. “Your work, led by the Treasurer’s Empowerment Office, is growing the number of citizens in the Commonwealth saving for their children to go to college.” BabySteps has provided $50 seed deposits to over 64,000 accounts for a total of over $3.2 million saved for Massachusetts children. Money in these accounts can be used for education costs like college tuition, vocational training, apprenticeship costs and more. To learn more, visit mass.gov/ babysteps. Everett residents named to Simmons University Dean’s List T he following Everett residents were named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List at Simmons University in Boston: Eliza Barbosa, Bethelehem Fikrie, Evy Freire, Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Marie-Judith Germain, Marie-Judette Germain, Geralisha Jacquet, Pretima Khadka, Katie Mendez-Solano, Ashley Merino, Shelina Nguyen and Caroline Raizel. To qualify for Summer is Here! Dean’s List status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Page 3 Council on Aging announces September programming at the Connolly Center Older adults are invited to enjoy social events, fi tness, art, educational programs and more T he City of Everett’s Council on Aging has planned a full month of activities and programs for older adults at the Connolly Center, which is located at 90 Chelsea St. September programming includes: Super Bingo – Wednesday, September 2, at 12:30 p.m.: Join the Council on Aging for an afternoon of Super Bingo. Participants must bring their bingo “chips.” Reservations are required, as seating is limited. Refreshments will be served. Senior Social – Wednesday, September 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The monthly Senior Social returns with lunch, music and dancing. This month’s menu: garden salad, vegetable soup, a choice of baked fi sh or stuff ed chicken, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, dessert and coff ee. Guests can enjoy music and dancing with Ray Cavicchio. Tickets are available for purchase through September 4. Acrylic Pour Art Class – Tuesday, September 15, at 1 p.m.: Let your creativity fl ow during an acrylic pour art class. No artistic experience is necessary. Space is limited to 20 participants, and reservations are required by calling 617394-2323. Pizza and Presentation: Estate Planning – Thursday, September 17, at 12:30 p.m.: Enjoy pizza while learning more about estate planning, including the diff erences between a will and a trust. The presentation is hosted by the Everett/Saugus Elks #642. Reservations are required. Meals and Reels – Thursday, September 24, at 12:30 p.m.: Enjoy traditional lasagna and garden salad followed by a screening of the historical docudrama “Young Washington,” which explores the life of George Washington before the American Revolution. Ongoing Programs Haircuts with Maria are off ered on the second Tuesday of each month. Participants should arrive with freshly shampooed hair and must make an appointment with Cathi. Fitness with Josie continues every Tuesday at 6 p.m. This free, drop-in class is open to adults ages 50 and older. Crochet Club meets every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Daily Lunch through the Mystic Valley Meals on Wheels Program is served at 11:30 a.m. SHINE Counseling is available on the first Wednesday of each month. Those looking for help understanding Medicare benefi ts or navigating health care can make an appointment with Joanne at 617-394-2260. The Connolly Center Gift Shop is open every Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and off ers household items, jewelry, clothing and more. Transport Older adults who need transportation to medical appointments or grocery shopping can contact SCM Transportation at 617-6251191 and press #2 to reach the appropriate operator. Please provide at least two days’ advance notice. Save the Date: Indoor Yard Sale: The Council on Aging will host its biannual Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Connolly Center. Shoppers can browse small furniture, clothing, toys, kitchen items, books, antiques and more. Vendors are still being accepted, and crafters are welcome. For more information, contact Cathi at 617394-2323. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 Portuguese at the Keverian and Parlin schools and Everett High School is launching two new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Public Safety and Multimedia and Broadcasting, as we continue to find new ways to help prepare our graduates for postsecondary education and careers,” stated Hart. “I’m feeling good as a parent,” School Committee Chairperson and At-Large member Samantha Hurley added. “The schools can’t be opened without approval from the Inspectional Services Department and the Fire Department. Our security is great and our building leaders are great.” September 1 was originally planned as a half day, but September 2 will be a full day for all grades. Kindergarten students and families are being asked to be at their schools at 9 a.m. for orientation. Thursday, September 3 will also be a full school day, but there will be no school Friday, September 4; Labor Day Monday, September 7; or Tuesday, September 8, which is a professional development day, creating a five-day holiday weekend. The full day schedule resumes Wednesday, September 9. The School Committee is also resuming its meeting schedule, with meetings on Monday, August 31; Tuesday, September 8; and Monday, September 21. All will be at 6:30 p.m. in the High School library. No agendas have been posted yet. Meanwhile, the work of the School Building Committee, of Lawrence A. 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Bell acknowledged enrollment pressure, the urban nature of the community, the need for easy access to the school by everyone, regardless of where they live, hopes of expanding the educational course of study, possibly in CTE, and the possibility of construction while the building is being used, known as occupied construction, as issues. A new school would be designed to hold over 2,800 students, up from approximately 2,200 currently enrolled. He also showed a few possible designs. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) requires several steps in its aid program, including consideration of several sites. The process vets multiple sites to ensure due diligence is being done on a preferred site and prove or disprove the possibility of siting it elsewhere. “You have to look at all existing space,” Lambert explained. Guarriello discussed renovating the current High School or building a new one across Magic and Adventure at the Parlin Memorial Library T he Everett Public Libraries are excited to host Jonah Knight, magician and storyteller, at the Parlin Memorial Library on August 25 at 7 p.m. He will weave an interactive tale of magic and mystery. For lovers of Dungeons and Dragons and all-things fantasy, Knight tells an interactive story where YOU decide what happens! Play characters, make decisions and roll dice to guide the path of the story, and watch as Knight brings his spells to life with live magic. With time included for disthe street from it at Glendale Park, at the site of the old High School at 548 Broadway or at Rivergreen Park along the Malden River, which was the site preferred by former Mayor Carlo DeMaria. DeMaria also lobbied for CTE in his last year in office, based, in part, on the idea that a new school could accept students from other communities and generate tuition revenue from them. There are problems with each potential site, including the requirement to replace park space if it’s eliminated, oncussion and questions, audience members will have ample opportunity to suggest creative ideas and build community connections. Whether you’re new to the world of Dungeons and Dragons or a veteran Graybeard, you will enjoy this new twist on the classic game. Every story is unique, so you won’t want to miss it! Recommended for ages seven to adult; registration is not required. Have questions? Email askaggs@noblenet.org or call 617-3942300. going work renovating the old High School to house 7th and 8th grade classes and that Rivergreen is located in a corner of the city, an issue because a very high percentage of High School students walk to school. Many walk their younger siblings to other schools on the way. With that in mind, the School Building Committee voted to eliminate use of Glendale Park as a possibility and use the parking lot at Rivergreen, not the park, if that is the site chosen, at their meeting on Wednesday, August 12. There isn’t much room around the current High School either, and expansion of the school into the parking lot, not large to begin with, would necessitate another parking area, possibly under the school. In the last few weeks, members of the School Building Committee have visited other schools in the area as examples of a design, and Perkins Eastman will host community forums in September to get an idea of what people want in a school. These will be somewhat similar to recent design charrettes and forums about a waterfront park near the proposed soccer stadium off Lower Broadway or renovating the Connolly Center. Perkins Eastman will come back with a report and a narrower set of options to submit to the MSBA. Cost, of course, will be a big issue, although the City will SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 5
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Page 5 A Life, a Beat, and a Legacy: Remembering James Sachetta t was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of James Sachetta, who died Monday, just one day shy of his 99th birthday. Known affectionately as Jim, I Mr. Sachetta was truly a presence wherever he went — and perhaps nowhere more so than behind his drum kit. His love of music and his remarkable talent left an impression on so many who had the pleasure of knowing him. This photo, from The Everett Advocate archives, captures Jim making history with his band, The Swingers, as the fi rst live band to perform at Encore Boston Harbor Wills and Trusts and Asset Protection Presentation T he Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and Eagle Bank are sponsoring a Free Presentation on Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection. This evet will be held on Thursday, SepSCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 4 get aid from the MSBA, possibly a lot. Wakefi eld’s new High School, scheduled to open in January, is costing over $250 million, with the town receiving $63-67 million in aid, while tember 17, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St. in Everett). Eagle Bank will be providing an attorney to discuss many issues: estate taxes, Medicaid, probate, property assignthe cost of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefi eld — but on state land — is $317 million, to which the MSBA contributed $141 million, and the rest of the cost is borne by a number of towns whose stuin June 2019. It was a memorable moment in Everett history and a fi tting refl ection of Jim’s lifelong passion for music. Jim was also a familiar and beloved face around Everett, often seen alongside his lovely daughter, Sandy, at Kiwanis Club lunches and events. His warm presence, kindness, and love for his community will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sandy and the entire Sachetta family. May the many wonderful memories of Jim — his music, his smile, and the joy he brought to others — remain a lasting part of his legacy. ments, advantages and disadvantages of wills and living trusts and much more. To attend this free event, you can call the Connolly Center at 617-394-2323. Walk-ins are also welcome. dents go there. Bell reported the new Revere High School is costing over $400 million, with the MSBA contributing about half that. Where this leaves Everett is anybody’s guess, but it will be a factor in the design and where it is built. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r o ge EverettBank.com
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 DiDomenico votes to save ratepayers money on energy costs New law would lower monthly bills, rein in utility overspending and preserve clean energy progress I n July, Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate passed energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate goals. The bill, S.3143, An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy, tackles rising energy costs head-on by cutting unnecessary fees, evening out price spikes that hit households during high-demand months, cracking down on predatory sales practices by energy suppliers and steering the state away from expensive infrastructure projects that don’t deliver value for ratepayers. “Energy bills have been too high in recent years and for people across my district, especially those with lower income, this can force impossible decisions on people like paying for the heat or paying for groceries. I am thrilled to move this legislation forward that will bring down energy costs and accelerate our state’s transition to renewable energy with less pollution,” said Senator DiDomenico. “There has been a false narrative that we can either lower ratepayer bills or advance clean energy, when the reality has always been that you need one to do the other. This bill does exactly that, by marrying efficiency programs and clean energy development with customer protections and cutting red tape, we are continuing our state’s climate commitments and ensuring electricity and heat is affordable for everyone.” The bill, having been passed by both the Senate and House, will now go through a reconciliation process. On July 16, 2026, the Legislature appointed a conference committee to resolve the two versions of the bill. It will then be placed before the Governor for signature and/or other response. The legislation targets the biggest cost drivers that Massachusetts residents face on their monthly bills, including fees, surcharges and rate adjustments. Following is a summary of estimated savings for residents. • Cutting out the intermediJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. ary on energy purchasing — up to $420 million (M) in savings. Right now, utility companies act as intermediaries when Massachusetts buys clean energy, and they collect a fee for that role. This bill lets the state negotiate those contracts directly, cutting out the fee. • Evening out seasonal price spikes — $780M in savings. Energy prices for customers on basic service contracts are currently locked in every six months, which can cause sudden jumps in what residents pay. The bill gives regulators more flexibility in how and when prices are set in order to create savings. ● Reviewing hidden charges that spike during peak months — $750M in savings. Bills often include separate “reconciling charges” that aren’t reviewed consistently. 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The bill strengthens consumer protections and enforcement, to create savings. ● Helping utilities pay down debt without passing it to customers — up to $7.1 billion in savings. The bill allows utility companies to finance certain costs, like those from storm recovery and grid upgrades, at lower interest rates instead of borrowing at higher costs and passing on those costs to residents. This alone could save ratepayers up to $7.1 billion over 10 years. • Streamlining the gas pipe repair program — $1.46 billion in savings. The Gas System Enhancement Plan, a program meant to incentivize utilities to fix aging, leak-prone gas pipes, has ballooned in energy more affordable up front — $540M in savings. For homeowners who want to install solar panels or battery storage but can’t afford the upfront cost, the bill creates a way to finance that equipment through their utility bill over time. By doing so, it potentially saves consumers $540M as more households take advantage of it. • Cutting red tape in energy planning — $1.7 billion in savings. Utility companies currently plan infrastructure projects through multiple, disconnected approval processes, which can overwhelm regulators and often lead to duplicated or unnecessary spending. The bill requires a single, streamlined planning process, helping avoid wasteful projects and creating savings. • Strengthening the Mass Save program: The legislation strengthens this program, which helps residents weatherize homes and upgrade to energy-efficient equipment, by making it more accountable and effective. The bill caps the program’s administrative spending, removes a requirement that utility companies automatically receive bonus payments and creates a new oversight board to keep the program focused on results. • Protecting Massachusetts’ climate leadership: The bill preserves Massachusetts’ commitment to clean energy by adjusting the pace of certain renewable energy purchasing requirements to reflect federal setbacks to offshore wind, supporting renewable natural gas made from food and organic waste and allowing outside investment in upgrading the electric grid to handle growing demand.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Page 7 Malden and Everett players shine at the annual statewide Bay State Games Baseball Showcase Tournament Players from Malden High, Everett High and Mystic Valley represented on Metro Team at Pine Banks Park METRO LOCALS: Local players on Metro Baseball Team in Bay State Games, from left: Ben Hickey (Mystic Valley), M.J. Guida (Everett High) and all the rest from Malden High: Nick D’Anna, Davante Layne, Jaylen Rivera Fuentes, Joe Ewing Jr., Devin Otero Milonopoulos and Kyle Nickerson. (All Advocate Photos) BETWEEN INNINGS: From left: Juan Fernandes Ignacio (Quincy High), Jaylen Rivera Fuentes, Nick D’Anna and Davante Layne (all Malden High). (All Advocate Photos) layers from two local communities and three area high schools excelled in the recent Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF) Bay State Games. Players from Malden High School, Everett High School and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (Malden) represented their schools and communities on the Metro Team in the six-team Baseball Showcase Tournament, which was held at Pine Banks Park in Malden. The Metro Team was one of five geographically-based teams in the statewide split, with five different regions represented. Playing for the Metro Team P LUNCH BREAK: The Malden High and Everett High players take a break under the tent. were Malden High School’s Davante Layne, Joe Ewing Jr., Nick D’Anna, Devin Milonopoulos, Kyle Nickerson and Jaylen Rivera Fuentes, all rising juniors from the Class of 2028. Rising junior M.J. Guida from Everett High was a key member of the Metro Team, as were Ben HickDevin Milonopoulos pitching for the Metro Team in the Bay State Games. ey, a rising senior from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, and Ryan Tiberii, an Everett resident. M alden High’s D’Anna was the Greater Boston League’s batting champion, with a GBL-leading .507 batting average this past spring. He was named to the GBL All-Star Team, as was Everett High’s Guida, two of only four sophomores selected, along with Lynn Classical’s Emerson Lara and Jaden Barragan. Hickey was a Commonwealth Athletic Conference All-Star selectee for Mystic Valley. In the Bay State Games, Metro made it to the Bronze Medal Nick D’Anna on the mound for Metro Baseball at the Bay State Games. Ben Hickey of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School received the Bay State Games Sportsmanship Award for Metro Baseball. game before falling to Coastal. Standouts for Metro were Malden’s D’Anna and Everett’s David Lima, both at the plate and on the mound, and Malden’s Layne, who had four hits, five stolen bases and three RBIs. Mystic Valley’s Hickey was selected as Metro’s Sportsmanship Award Winner sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Pictured from left: Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez, Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey, Chelsea Fire Chief John Quatieri and Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen. Everett firefighters prepare to enter the training facility for a simulated search and rescue operation. (Photos courtesy City of Everett) A firefighter in front of the event’s banner. TRAINING | FROM PAGE 1 Special to The Advocate M ayor Robert J. Van Campen and other City of Everett leaders recently got an up-close look at the intense, hands-on training firefighters undergo to prepare for emergencies where every second counts. Everett firefighters joined crews from neighboring communities for a multijurisdictional training exercise at 210 Beacham St., a building owned by an affiliate of The Davis Companies. The property provided firefighters with a rare opportunity to train inside a real structure and recreate some of the challenging conditions they could encounter during an emergency. The exercises simulated what firefighters experience when entering a burning building, including alarms sounding, little to no visibility, extreme heat and a limited supply of air. A firefighter’s air tank might provide only about 15 minutes of working time under strenuous conditions. The training Chelsea Fire Chief John Quatieri and Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey speak with Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen during the training exercise. focused heavily on search and rescue, including navigating large and small areas, locating and extracting downed firefighters and rescuing individuals trapped beneath large objects. In some scenarios, it can take approximately 17 firefighters working together to safely remove a downed firefighter. “Real-life training is essential in the fire service,” said Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey. “It gives our firefighters the opportunity to practice these skills before they have to put their lives on the line to save someone else or one of their own. The more we train, the better prepared we are when a real emergency happens.” Everett is part of a mutual aid network with Revere, Chelsea, Malden and Medford, meaning firefighters from these communities regularly respond alongside one another during major incidents. Over the past year, the departments have expanded opportunities to train together on a consistent basis. “We all have the same mission and the same goals, so it Revere firefighters cool off and hydrate after completing a search and rescue training exercise. Pictured from left: Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez, The Davis Companies Chief Development Officer Michael Cantalupa and Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen. only makes sense that we train together,” said Hickey. “When we’re responding to an emergency, we need to know how to work as one team. Training together also reinforces just how important adequate staffing is to safely and effectively accomplish the job.” Mayor Van Campen joined City leaders and managers at the training to better understand the physical demands firefighters face and the resources necessary to keep both firefighters and the public safe. “Watching this training firsthand gives you a much Firefighters exit the training facility after completing a search and rescue exercise in simulated smoke and high-heat conditions. deeper appreciation for what our firefighters are asked to do,” said Mayor Van Campen. “The conditions they work under, the teamwork and communication required, and the speed at which everything has to happen are incredibly impressive. As Mayor, seeing this firsthand helps me make more informed decisions when we’re talking about investments in public safety, staffing and equipment.” An affiliate of The Davis Companies made the vacant property available to Everett and surrounding communities for the training exercise. “As the son of a firefighter, I’ve always had a deep respect for the men and women who run toward dangerous conditions to protect others,” said the organization’s Chief Development Officer, Mike Cantalupa. “Providing a place where firefighters from Everett and surrounding communities could train in realistic conditions and prepare at the highest level simply felt like the right thing to do. It was an honor to play a small part in supporting the people who serve and protect our communities.”
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 Page 9 MyRWA and City of Everett unveil new mural at Florence Street Park T he Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) and the City of Everett were pleased to announce the unveiling of a new mural at Florence Street Park (Big Flo). The mural was created by MyRWA’s artist-in-residence, Andres “NXN” Duarte, and features native animal characters playing sports with patterns that represent the local environment. “Public art has the ability to transform a space and make it feel more welcoming, vibrant and connected to the community,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “This mural is a great addition to Florence Street Park because it reflects both how our residents use this space and the natural environment around us. I’m grateful to Andres and the Mystic River Watershed Association for bringing this project to Everett and creating something our community can enjoy for years to come.” “I wanted to create something that represents the park and the activities that people do there and connect it to nature and the ecosystems around us,” says Duarte. “The animals are all different, just like we are all different, but they are all part of the same community.” Duarte is a Boston-based artROUNDTABLE | FROM PAGE 1 ett Square this summer — held every other week with the goal of moving to a weekly schedule next year. The city ensured that all vendors at the market accept EBT, making fresh, local produce more accessible to residents using public food assistance. The Mayor also noted that the city’s Food Policy Council, which identifies barriers to healthy food access and develops recommendations for local food policy, will soon present its findings to the City Council. “Events like this are important because they bring together the people working at every level to improve access to fresh, healthy food,” said Mayor Van Campen. “Here in Everett, we’re doing our part through our farmers markets, Community Fridge and partnerships with local organizations, while looking for new opportunities to expand urban agriculture and community gardening. I’m proud to see Everett be part of this larger effort to build Pictured from left: Senior Transportation Planner Eric Molinari, DPW Director Bob Knox, Ward 1 City Councilor Michelle Capone, artist Andres “NXN” Duarte with his children, and Mystic River Watershed Association Communications Manager Isaiah Johnson. ist born in Bogota, Colombia. He considers himself a tactical urbanist and loves using art to enliven city spaces and change people’s relationship with public space. Since 2025 he has served as the first-ever Mystic River Artist in Residence. The Mystic River Artist in Residence Program is grounded in the belief that creative projects offer unique opportunities to help people connect with and learn about the natural world, making outdoor spaces more accessible and welcoming, and empowering communities to work together to protect and restore the natural resources around us. It is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s inaugural Artist-In-Residence Program, which supports a broad range of local artists and culture bearers in six geographic areas within National Estuary Program and Urban Waters Federal Partnership locations, including the Mystic River Watershed Urban Waters Federal Partnership & Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership. Artist Andres “NXN” Duarte, shown with his family, stands in front of his completed work mural with Mayor Robert Van Campen. Attendees listened during the Urban Agriculture Roundtable event at the Tremont Street Community Garden. healthier, more accessible food systems across Massachusetts.” ECG’s Director of Programs, Rebecca Kelley, discussed the organization’s roots in Everett, tracing its growth from the city’s first community garden on Florence Street in 2012 through the farm next to the Northern Strand Community Trail, a youth agricultural training program and Broadway Farm, which has supplied produce to Everett Public Schools and local families. The Tremont Street garden itself grew out of a resident-led effort to turn an underused municipal lot into growing space. Commissioner Randle spoke to the role urban agriculture plays in building community and expanding access to food that reflects the cultural traditions of Massachusetts’ diverse population, and Congresswoman Pressley praised Everett and municipalities like it for advancing food access and resident-driven solutions at the local level. Also present at the gathering were the following: Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers; State Senator Sal DiDomenico; and representatives from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency; Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley spoke about urban agriculture’s place in improving food access in the Greater Boston area. Grow Boston, the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture; Massachusetts Food Sys - tem Collaborative; Urban Farming Institute, GreenRoots and other regional partners. The City of Everett remains Mayor Robert Van Campen addressed the crowd at the Tremont Street Community Garden. ECG Associate Director of Research and Evaluation Elizavette Cordero discussed ECG’s work in Everett. Massachusetts Commissioner of Agricultural Resources Ashley Randle discussed the community-building aspect of urban agriculture. committed to expanding access to fresh, local food and fostering ongoing partnerships that support community gardening and urban agriculture throughout the city.
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 21, 2026 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ August 24–29 Around Everett Books and Brews: Night Shift Brewing (87 Santilli Hwy), Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p.m. The Everett Public Libraries is partnering with Night Shift Brewing and Short Path Distillery to discuss good books over good brews with great company! This month we’ll be reading “A Fate Inked in Blood: Saga of the Unfated: Book One” by Danielle L. Jensen. Pick up a copy at the Parlin or Shute Memorial Library and we’ll see you at Night Shift Brewing to discuss the book. Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! The Lost Gem: A D&D Program: Parlin Memorial Library, Tuesday, August 25, at 7 p.m. A fun, smart and creative celebration of Dungeons and Dragons, paired with live magic! Participate in a live fantasy game, making choices, playing characters and rolling dice. Recommended for ages seven to adults! Murder/Mystery Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, August 27, at 12 p.m. Discuss Jesse Sutanto’s “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.” See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Library. Solar Energy for YOU! Parlin Meeting Room, August 27 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Would you like to lower your energy bills without solar panels on your roof? Learn to read your energy bill so you can spot unfair charges? Did you know that energy is available to both renters and owners? These and other questions will be answered with printed information you can take home. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, August 24, 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. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, August 26, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Friday Family Movies: Parlin Meeting Room, Friday, August 28, at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Freakier Friday” (rated PG) with your friends and family. Shute Adult and Teens Ready Player One Games: Shute Meeting Room, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Fused Glass: Pendants and Magnets: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. Join us at the Shute with Vindauga Glass instructor Deenie, who will be facilitating a glass-assembling workshop. Participants will use precut glass to create their own unique piece. Each piece will be fired in a glass studio and mailed back to the Shute Memorial Library for participants to pick up at a later date. Registration is required; for ages 18 and up! Shute Children’s Storytime at the Shute: Shute Children’s Room, Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m. What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with friends! Join Miss Val at the Shute Library for Fairytale Fun! Story to Screen: Family Movies: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday at 12 p.m.; it’s time for films and fun! Munch on popcorn and watch movies that were once stories on the page. Can you answer the question “What was better, the book or the movie?” Join us this week for the 1988 live-action film “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking,” which is based on the classic books by Astrid Lindgren. Master Builders: Lego Freeplay: Shute Children’s Room, Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.; freeplay session with Legos and other building blocks. Bring a buddy, or make a new one, as you explore your imagination brick by brick! We provide the space and the materials to let your vision take shape. What will you create? Spintronics — Stem Free-Play: Join us at the Shute Memorial Library every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a STEM-based free-play session. Try “Spintronics” and use mechanical circuits to solve puzzles, or try “Bridge or Bust” and see if you can build a bridge large enough to span the distance and sturdy enough to hold the weight. Both games will test (and expand) your ability to solve problems creatively. Will you rise to the challenge? For ages eight and up; registration is not required. Asset Protection Planning With Trusts O ne of the concerns that parents might have is devising assets to their children only to later find out that those hard-earned assets are later lost in a divorce proceeding. One way to deal with this possibility is to leave these assets to your children pursuant to the terms of your trust. A properly drafted trust is a child because the court may require the trustee to make a distribution from the trust in order to satisfy what the court believes to be a “support” obligation of the child, whether it be in the form of alimony or child support. Consequently, a pure “dismore about providing children flexibility and protection with the hope of not creating unmanageable limitations. Most people look to establish a trust that ends at some particular point in time, typically when a parent feels the child will be mature enough to handle money. In many cases, one third of the trust estate is distributed at age 25, another third at age 30 and a final third at age 35. Others prefer one half at age 30 and the remaining trust assets at age 35. Distributing assets to children at too young of an age often results in the children making bad financial decisions or being taken advantage of by a scam artist, which is happening all of the time, especially to the most vulnerable people, such as financially inexperienced young people and the elderly. Typically, upon the death of both parents, a child who is old enough and mature enough will be named a successor trustee to carry out the terms of the trust. If the child has not reached a certain age and a certain level of maturity, the parents will often appoint a third-party trustee to administer the terms of the trust and to make distributions on behalf of the child such as for health expenses, educational expenses, housing expenses, etc. Parents are often concerned that if assets are distributed directly to children upon death, any one of the children could subsequently get divorced only to see those inherited assets become part of a divorce proceeding. Leaving assets to children via a trust does have the benefit of “spendthrift” provisions designed to provide better protection to the children in the event of an ongoing divorce proceeding or prior to such a proceeding when things aren’t going so well in the marriage. Consequently, depending on the particular family and all of its dynamics, a family trust could be drafted to last longer, long after a child reaches the age of say 35. This is another reason why in some situations, naming a third-party trustee might be better than naming a child as trustee. If the child has discretion to make distributions to himself or herself upon the death of both parents, then a probate judge in a divorce proceeding might order the child to make such a distribution representing that child’s share of the parent’s estate, thereby bringing those assets into the divorce proceeding. Trusts can often be classified based upon their distribution provisions as being either support trusts or discretionary trusts. Each state varies in its interpretation of the trust terms. Discretionary trusts will tend to protect children in the event of a future divorce and the potential alimony and child support issues inherent in such a proceeding. A support trust may very well cause a problem for cretionary” trust would seem to offer the most protection in these situations with a third-party trustee serving as opposed to a child (particularly the child that would most likely be the one to be involved in such a proceeding based upon facts and circumstances known to the parents at the time of the trust creation). A traditional “support” trust might not always be the way to go, as including language in such a trust that states that the child’s “standard of living” is to be maintained, might somehow lead a court to interpret that language as equating to an obligation on the part of a trustee to make a distribution to a child in order to satisfy an alimony or child support obligation. This is in contrast to simply providing income or principal to the child in order that the child have sufficient assets in order to be able to pay for his or her own food, shelter, medical expenses, etc. In our litigious society, we all have to be very concerned with lawsuits originating from any source and the more protection contained in a trust the better, even at the expense of limiting children’s access to the trust assets for which the parents funded into trust for their benefit. In any event, it is important to make informed decisions. What’s right for one family is not necessarily right for another family. Different circumstances, beliefs and priorities will result in different choices for each family. In the end, there are never any guarantees. 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, AugusT 21, 2026 Page 11 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 Aleman-Romero, Karla J Burton, Camden Heredia, Ana Ierardi, Nicholas R Jain, Sandeep Jain, Sandeep Portillo, Elmer E Ramos, Jose BUYER2 Romero, Cristian Chavez Jain, Elina Jain, Elina SELLER1 Gao, Qiuxia Choephel, Sonam Garcia, Lucas Mendes 39-41 Montrose Street Rt Isobe, Alexadre Isobe, Alexadre Guardia, Lucia Dossantos, Jose J The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Panduku, Susan L Ciulla, Douglas M Santos, Helen M SELLER2 Chen, Hua ADDRESS 148 Florence St 15 Staples Ave #27 4 High Street Ter #2 39-41 Montrose St #2 120 Wyllis Ave #403 120 Wyllis Ave #403 19 Bradford St 29 Harvey St OBITUARY James R. Sachetta August 18, 1927 – August 17, 2026 O Atom X f Everett. En t e r ed into eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at home, just one day shy of his 99th birthday. Jim was born Vincenzo James Sachetta in Everett, where he lived his entire life. He was a master electrician, with a 73-year membership in IBEW Local 103; a master drummer and band leader from the age of 15 to 92; co-host of the nationally awarded cable TV show “Older But Wiser”; and the President of the Everett Retired Men and Associates (Erma Club) for over 20 years. He enjoyed taking bus loads of family and friends to Indian Head and the Beacon to follow his band. The latest band being “The Swingers”. Jim was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Prinzavalli) Sachetta, the beloved husband of the late and ANYONE CAN SAY THEY CAN FIX IT, ONLY WE GUARANTEE IT...FOR LIFE! • Basement Waterproofi ng • Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Repair 1 OPEN HOUSE – Sat. 8/22 & Sun. 8/23 - 11:30-1:00 st Offered at $715,000 SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION: (866) 235-9404 * Certain terms and conditions apply. Ask your Foundation Specialist for details. LIC. NO. 202410 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate beautiful Rose (DeFilippo), the proud father of Sandra (Sandy) Juliano and her late husband Michael and her recent companion Steve Iannaco, James Sachetta and his wife Kathleen, Joseph Sachetta and his wife Ann, Lorraine (Rainy) Leonard and her husband Mark, and Stephen Sachetta and his wife Lisa. He was the devoted brother of Anna Raso and her late twin sister Marie Mulry, and the late twin brothers Gus and Sal, Charles, Gaspar, Domenic, Frank, Catherine Sforza, and Angie Monsini. Jim was also the loving grampa to 11 grandchildren and great-grampa to 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friend were respectfully invited to attend Jim’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.), Everett, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. His funeral was from the funeral home on Thursday, August 20. Interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Jim’s memory to the charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated. Home of the Week SAUGUS – INCREDIBLY renovated and maintained Colonial boasting 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, beautiful kitchen (2025) with stunning granite counter tops and ceramic tile flooring, new atrium door to newer Trex decking (2020) with natural gas grill hook-up, open to dining room for all of your family gatherings, leading to spacious living room with exquisite stone front electric fireplace and laminate flooring, convenient 1st floor laundry hook-up and central air. AMAZING backyard with multiple levels, custom walls, granite table, patio, all perfect to enjoy your summer entertaining! Irrigation system and two driveways. This home is meticulous IN & OUT! Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the pride of home ownership! Welcome Home!! Dir: Lincoln Ave to 27 Overlea Ave (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett CITY DATE 07.29.26 07.28.26 07.31.26 07.31.26 07.28.26 07.28.26 07.31.26 07.29.26 PRICE 802000 345500 760000 599000 545000 545000 1000000 1070000
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