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
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