Carlo DeMaria Making City Hall work for YOU! When Carlo fights, Everett wins! Scan the code to learn more or get involved Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Elect Carlo DeMaria EVT EV R T E E ER E E Vol. 34, No.43 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! DVOCD T William Hart Supt. of Schools ATTE Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, October 24, 2025 School Committee votes to extend School Supt.’s contract Members, school offi cials discuss iCE detainment of student By Neil Zolot he School Committee extended Superintendent William Hart’s contract from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031, with Cost-of-Living Adjustments retroactive to July 2024 and an increase of $3,000 in a retirement account. “We felt he’s done a great job and is deserving,” Committee Chair and member atLarge Samantha Hurley said after the vote at the School Committee meeting on Monday, October 20. “I want to thank the School Committee for this vote of confi dence,” Hart reacted. The extension follows the reHART | SEE PAGE 6 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 ~ Op-Ed ~ A Better Politics for Everett By Mayor Carlo DeMaria P ublic service is a good thing. Anyone willing to run for office or serve their community deserves respect. While service is honorable, politics doesn’t always reflect that ideal. Throughout my time as Mayor, I’ve worked to lead with a positive vision. I’ve chosen to run my campaigns by focusing on what we can accomplish together—not by tearing others down. Unfortunately, that’s become increasingly rare in today’s political climate. Politics in Everett has become toxic. Fearbased campaigns and personal attacks have replaced real conversations about progress. I reject that approach. It’s a disservice to the offices we seek and to the voters we serve. My opponent has embraced these tactics. His campaign has focused more on smearing my reputation than offering solutions. But winning at any cost damages the public trust—and keeps us from moving forward. While political games dominate the headlines, important issues go unaddressed. The City Council spends more time chasing conspiracy than collaborating on urgent challenges like renovating Everett Square or relieving classroom overcrowding. We owe the people of Everett better. This election should not be about who can shout the loudest. It should be about vision, leadership, and results. On November 4th, I ask every voter to look past the noise. Judge the candidates based on their record, their values, and their plans for Everett’s future. Let’s reject the politics of division and choose a path that brings us together. You deserve better. Let’s demand it—together.
Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 On Tuesday, November 4th ELECT JASON MARCUS School Committee Ward 2 (Pol. Adv.) 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! An Everett man released without bail after arraignment on child pornography charges investigation seizes thousands of illicit images on several electronic devices By Th e Advocate ed CSAM, including: · A Dell desktop computer A n Everett man is facing multiple child pornography charges following a monthslong investigation triggered by a cyber tip from Microsoft and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), police said. John A. McDonald, a resident of Cleveland Avenue, is accused of possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) found across several electronic devices seized from his home during a court-authorized search in February. According to police documents, the investigation began in November 2024 when Microsoft fl agged a disturbing image uploaded during a Bing visual search. The image — believed to depict the abuse of a female child — was traced to a Verizon Fios IP address later linked to McDonald’s residence. After receiving the tip in earwww.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958! ly February, investigators from the Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force and Everett Police subpoenaed Verizon, confi rming the IP address was assigned to the residence McDonald shared with his wife Paula Sterite. Police executed a search warrant on Feb. 28 and seized 15 devices from the home. Four of those devices were found to contain suspectthat contained over 2,000 image thumbnails of suspected abuse and showed recent viewing activity through its memory cache; investigators also found evidence of over 400 visits to dark web websites known to host illegal material. · A Toshiba laptop containing 154 images believed to be CSAM, located within a deleted virtual machine; forensic evidence indicated the images might have dated back to as early as 2016. · An 8-terabyte external drive, which reportedly held 93 images of suspected CSAM; the drive was used as a backup device for the Dell desktop, and offi cials say the suspect likely initiated the backup process manually. · A 1-terabyte external drive containing 14 images of CSAM recovered from deleted files, along with numerous suggestive images of underage individuals. Police say the use of virtual machines and dark web browsing demonstrated a “sophisticated level of computing knowledge.” The search and seizure were carried out under the authority of two separate warrants, one of which removed date restrictions on the forensic analysis. Investigators said the volume of material, especially on the 8-terabyte drive, required the assistance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security due to its size. Despite the volume of disturbing content found, McDonald is not being charged for material located in the system’s cache or temporary memory, which might not meet legal thresholds for possession. A laptop belonging to his Sterite, was also examined and returned after it was found to contain no illegal content. No charges have been fi led against her. Authorities are now seeking three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material against McDonald, with additional charges possible pending further analysis. McDonald was arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Malden District Court on three felony counts of possession of child pornography. McDonald was released on personal recognizance under several conditions: He must have no contact with children under 16, stay away from schools and parks, and limit his internet use to legal, medical or fi nancial purposes. His attorney, Richard Sweeney, did not oppose the court’s restrictions. Judge James Murphy scheduled a trial date for Thursday, December 4, 2025. Monogram D4 Double siding
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 3 DEMARIA DELIVERS Making City Hall Work for You By The NumBers AA+ Everett’s S&P bond rating reaffirmed in FY 2023 and FY 2024, reflecting strong reserves and sound fiscal management 311 The one number you need to know for City Hall – Carlo introduced the 311 system to make accessing city services easier 100% Of the thousands of calls into City Hall, 100% of the potholes reported through 311 are fixed within service standards 37% Everett water/sewer rates are 37% lower compared to MWRA community average, saving residents an average of $753 per year 2 YEARS The DeMaria administration won consecutive, back-toback GFOA Distinguished Budget Awards (FY 2023, 2024) $69 MIL Since Carlo introduced the city’s residential property tax exemption, Everett homeowners have saved over $69,000,000 Mayor Carlo DeMaria is a vigilant steward of taxpayer dollars and a relentless advocate for everyday services. He earned Everett an AA+ credit rating, saving residents money through low-cost borrowing. And he insists on transparent, award-winning budgets so you know where your money goes. Carlo also modernized City Hall to better serve you. From potholes to trash pickup to snow removal, services are more reliable than ever. He created 311, giving residents a single number for City Hall—thousands of calls in mulitple languages are answered every year, and issues are fixed fast. With more ADA ramps, cleaner streets, and new neighborhood shuttle routes, Carlo has made government more responsive and daily life better. “Every day I serve you faithfully, openly, and responsibly. I will never forget that your call is our number 1 priority.” When Carlo fights, Everett wins! Scan the code to learn more or get involved Vote to Keep Everett on the Right Track Vote to Re-elect Mayor Carlo DeMaria Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Elect Carlo DeMaria
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 5 Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro TRUSTED BY YOUR NEIGHBORS Anthony is supported by the people and organizations you trust .... (Partial List) Greater Boston Labor Council MA & Northen New England Laborers District Council North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Laborers Local 22 Ironworkers Local 7 Bricklayers Local 3 Carpenters Local 328 Roofers Local 33 Floor Coverers Local 2168 Heat & Frost Insulators Local 6 Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 Painters & Allied Trades District Council Local 35 What people are saying about Anthony .... “We know that you will continue protecting the working families of tomorrow. We need more people like you that are willing to do the hard work required, such as bringing people together to have challenging conversations that may never happen without your support.” Francis Murray, Ironworkers Local 7 “Anthony is always present, offering his help and support for small businesses like mine. He is the only candidate in the race that has the relationships to get things done. I fully support Anthony and ask the voters of Ward 3 to do the same.” Rajesh Keshar, Owner of Elm Street Market “Our decision to support your campaign is based on your continued support for union labor and working families. We know you have a genuine understanding of the benefits of union membership through your family connections. We believe you will continue to have a strong voice for organized labor, along with an open-door policy with respect to your constituents.” James Burrows, Carpenters Local 328 Your Vote by Tuesday, November 4th, can ensure Ward 3 keeps the representation we deserve. TUESDAY November 4 PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE ANTHONY DIPIERRO COMMITTEE Early Voting Schedule Sat. 10/25 8AM - 5PM Mon. 10/27 8AM - 7:30PM Tues. 10/28 8AM - 5 PM Wed. 10/29 8AM - 5 PM Thurs. 10/30 8AM - 7:30PM Fri. 10/31 8AM - 5PM City Hall, 484 Broadway Keverian Room, 3 Floor rd For a Ride Call 617-895-7067 JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN! Pre-Election Reception Wed., Oct. 29th, 2025 Stewart’s Pub 140 Jefferson Ave 6PM - 9PM VOTE ANTHONY DIPIERRO FOR WARD 3 CITY COUNCILOR.
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Election 2025 Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro on the Campaign Trail City Councilor with members of Iron Workers Local 7 at a recent standout. Constituents, Family and Friends gather to support Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro. City of Everett to host Shred Day at City Hall M Everett residents can securely shred and dispose of documents Special to Th e Advocate ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host Shred Day for residents to safely and securely dispose of old or unwanted documents free of charge. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Everett City Hall parking lot (484 Alfred Lattanzifor Ward 6 City Council Alfred Lattanzifor Ward 6 City Council Lifelong Everett Resident 2 Generation local business owner nd Proud product of the Everett school system Member (past and present) of multiple City and local business boards Committed and Dedicated to Everett • Former Union Carpenter Elect Alfred Lattanzi City Council, Ward 6 Tuesday, November 4 , 2025th Need a ride to the polls? Looking to vote by mail? Give me a call and I’d be happy to help! ajflattanzi@comcast.net | 617-594-0455 Broadway [entrance on Webster Street]). The City is once again providing residents the opportunity to properly shred documents that might contain sensitive personal information. Hosting the event at City Hall off ers a convenient and central location that is accessible by public transportation. “We know how quickly paperwork can pile up at home,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Shred Day gives residents the opportunity to safely clean out those old fi les and make sure their personal information stays HART | FROM PAGE 1 lease of an evaluation of Hart’s performance at the last School Committee meeting (October 6) on which it was rated as exemplary, and an Executive Session vote to extend his contract the same night. “I thought it was a good opportunity to review the contract,” Hurley explained. In other business, the members discussed “social and emotional protocols in response to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the community,” an item introduced by Ward 2 member Joanna Garren and Ward 4 member Robin Babcock related to ICE taking custody of a 13-year-old male Parlin School student and protected.” The event is open to Everett residents only, and proof of residency will be required upon arrival. Residents are encouraged to bring documents, such as fi nancial papers, medical records, receipts, invoices, tax forms, utility bills, bank statements and any other materials containing personal details. For more information, please contact the Constituent Services Department at 617-3942270 or visit cityofeverett.com/ events/shred-day-2025. taking him out of the state after he was arrested on Thursday, October 9, by local police because he allegedly threatened another student and was found in possession of a large knife. “There’s a lot of fear going around,” Garren said. “The School Committee only has a certain amount of control over what the federal government is doing, but there are ways to support students and make them feel safe. It doesn’t matter what their immigration status is. Kids are there to get an education.” “This is impacting the people in our community,” Babcock added. “It does create fear.” She cited the Family Education Right and Privacy Act HART | SEE PAGE 23
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 7 Secretary Snyder visits Everett High, interacts with STEM students E Special to Th e Advocate verett High School (EHS) hosted the Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) on Thursday, October 9, 2025, giving students and teachers the chance to discuss and showcase their work in the STEM areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Jason Snyder, who brings three decades of information technology experience to his current position in Governor Maura Healey’s Cabinet, was gracious with his time and energy throughout his tour, which was led by Superintendent William D. Hart and EHS Principal Dr. John Braga. School Committee Chairperson Samantha Hurley, Everett Teachers Association President Kim Auger, and members of the Superintendent’s senior leadership team also attended, while EOTSS Deputy Secretary Erica Bradshaw and External Aff airs Director Chris Smith accompanied Mr. Snyder. “Secretary Snyder wanted to learn more about the great things he had heard about Everett High and the district’s tech initiatives, and I am confi dent we did not disappoint,” said Superintendent Hart. “The Commonwealth makes heavy investments in technology initiatives, partnerships, and education, and we were happy to show that our students are ready to join that effort when they leave Everett High School.” The Secretary visited three classrooms: Project Lead the Way Engineering Design and Development (taught by Dr. Anna Seiders), Advanced Placement Physics (Adam Simpson), and Biotechnology II (Dr. Jeff rey Ahern). He talked about his role as the leader of the EOTSS, which oversees and manages the technology and digital infrastructure of more than 125 state agencies and more than 43,000 state employees. He spoke eloquently about his fi eld, telling the students that STEM is perfect for “anyone who likes solving problems,” and that the world’s signifi cant challenges have a “technology component.” He also asked and answered questions as part of an engaging dialogue with the students and faculty in each of the three classes. “It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm for STEM education at Everett High School, and the culture of collaborative learning that EHS has built,” said Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “The students’ inALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.25% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF Mr. Snyder also took the time to sit down with Superintendent Hart, Dr. Braga, and EPS administrators to talk about what eff orts the state can endorse and support to students. EPS representatives made a strong case for internships, dual enrollment programs, and employment opSuperintendent William D. Hart (right) welcomed EOTSS Secretary Jason Snyder to Everett High School on October 9, 2025.(Courtesy photo) novative projects and passion for technology demonstrate the bright future of our future workforce in Massachusetts. The theme of this year’s STEM Week, ‘STEM Starts Now,’ is exemplifi ed by the young leaders at Everett High who will drive Massachusetts’ continued leadership in innovation.” portunities “After three decades as a leader in his fi eld, the Secretary talks about STEM with the same level of passion and interest that was displayed by our students,” said Superintendent Hart. “It was great to witness, and it serves as a reminder that we need individuals like Mr. Snyder to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.” The Secretary’s visit took * Life-Long Resident * Dedicated Family Man * US Navy Veteran * Experienced City Councillor “Everett is on the threshold of unprecedented growth and development. Vote to elect an experienced leader for a changing city” PETER A. NAPOLITANO COUNCILLOR, WARD 1 Sponsored by the Committee to Elect Peter A. Napolitano. Contact us at 617-389-7340, panward1@aol.com, or Facebook Elect
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Mayor congratulates Alliance Security on 50 years in business Honors local business for fi ve decades of service, partnership and community impact Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently congratulated Alliance Security on celebrating 50 years of service. To mark this significant milestone, Mayor DeMaria presented a citation to President Marianne Jenkins and her team in recognition of their long-standing commitment to excellence and community partnership. Founded in 1975, Alliance On Tuesday, November 4th ELECT JASON MARCUS School Committee Ward 2 (Pol. Adv.) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a City of Everett Citation to President Marianne Jenkins in celebration of Alliance Security’s 50th anniversary. Pictured from left: Dave McKenzie, Rosa Alvarez, Angela Topham, President Marianne Jenkins, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Don Cianculli, Tiff any Jenkins and Vice President Dale Jenkins. Security has grown into a trusted leader in the security industry while remaining deeply connected to the Everett community. Over the years, the company has been a consistent supporter of local events, programs and initiatives, helping to strengthen community ties and contribute to the city’s success. “Alliance Security has been part of Everett’s story for fi ve decades,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Their dedication to safety, professionalism and community partnership has made them an invaluable asset to our city. I want to congratulate Marianne and her entire team on this incredible achievement and wish them continued growth and success in the years ahead.” The City of Everett thanks Alliance Security for its enduring partnership and looks forward to many more years of collaboration and community support. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 9 Early Voting in Everett Begins October 25; Election Day Nov. 4 The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Municipal Election is Saturday, Oct. 25 E VERETT, MA – Early voting for the 2025 Municipal Election in Everett begins Saturday, October 25. Registered voters may cast their ballots in person at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) in the Keverian Room on the third fl oor during the following dates and times: • Saturday, October 25: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday, October 27: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 28: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesday, October 29: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Thursday, October 30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Friday, October 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents who are not registered to vote must do so by Saturday, October 25, at 5 p.m. to participate in the upcoming election. Voters can register online at RegisterToVoteMA.com or in person at the Elections Department (Room 10) in City Hall during regular business hours. To vote by mail, residents must submit an application to the Elections Department by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 (fi ve Arson suspect arrested following multi-agency investigation into Batch Yard fi re Special to Th e Advocate O n Sunday, October 5, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Everett Fire Department and Everett Police Department responded to reports of a working fi re at 25 Charlton St., a 200-plus-unit apartment complex known as The Batch Yard. At the time of the fi re, the building was occupied by dozens of residents and their pets. Most were safely evacuated, though many remain displaced. The fi re caused extensive damage — estimated to exceed $500,000. Following containment, Everett Fire offi cials determined that the fi re, which caused signifi cant water, fi re and smoke damage, appeared suspicious in nature. Investigators from the Everett Fire Department, Massachusetts State Police and the Everett Police Criminal Investigations Unit immediately launched a joint investigation. For several days investigators developed critical leads identifying a person of interest, who was later determined to be 27-year-old Lawrence A. Stockton. Working closely with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce, investigators secured multibusiness days before the election). It is recommended to apply as early as possible to ensure suffi cient time to receive and return a ballot. For more information, visit MailMyBallotMA.com. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line at 8 p.m. will still be permitted to cast a ballot. Polling locations are assigned by ward and precinct; residents can fi nd their polling place at WhereDoIVoteMA.com. For more information or assistance, please contact the Elections Department at 617394-2297. On November 4th, Elect Joe Gaff Ward 5 City Councillor (Pol. Adv.) A VOICE FOR OUR COMMUNITY ple court-authorized search warrants for a residence at 25 Charlton St. and two vehicles, as well as an arrest warrant for arson. By Thursday, October 9, investigators were actively seeking Stockton’s arrest; search warrants were executed at two locations. On the evening of Friday, October 10, Stockton was apprehended in Leeds, Alabama. After waiving extradition, he was returned to Massachusetts on Friday, October 17, by Everett Police Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Unit. “This arrest is the result of exceptional teamwork and determination by our investigators and partner agencies,” said Everett Police Chief Paul Strong. “Fires of this nature ARRESTED | SEE PAGE 15 HOM COMINGWEEKEN D FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 PREGAME TAILGATE CELEBRATION: 11 A.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 FAMILY PREGAME NIGHT: 5 TO 7:30 P.M. Glendale Park Toe Jam Puppet Band, DJ, Face Painting, Popcorn, Fried Dough, and Hot Chocolate Fun for the Whole Family! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8:30 A.M. Everett High School Cafeteria Suggested Donation: $10, to benefit Crimson Tide Athletics Everett Recreation Center, 47 Elm Street In Memory of Janet (Connolly) O’Neill Use the QR Code to Register for the Homecoming Hustle Chelsea Street (between Spring and Cabot streets) Live Music by Whiskey-6, Food and Festivities INAUGURAL WALK OF CHAMPIONS: 12:45 P.M. Procession of Crimson Tide greats and distinguished guests from the Connolly Center to Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium FIELD DEDICATION: 1 P.M. Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium Official Dedication of the John DiBiaso Jr. Field HOMECOMING GAME: 1:30 P.M. Everett Crimson Tide vs. Lynn English WILLIAM D. HART Superintendent
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 McGonagle visits with The NAN Project at Keverian School The Rep. sat in on a presentation to a seventh-grade class from the mental health and suicide prevention nonprofit The NAN Project Pictured are Keverian School Guidance Counselor Eric Piazza, The NAN Project staffers Bilingual Peer Coordinator Karla Flores, Peer Mentor Arthur, Asst. Director Lizzie MacLellan and Peer Mentor Emily and State Representative Joe McGonagle. State Representative Joe McGonagle’s visit to the Keverian School to join a presentation from The NAN Project. L ast week State Representative Joe McGonagle visited the George Keverian School to join a presentation from The NAN Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 that “provides proactive suicide prevention education through hopeful stories of lived experience to young people and their communities.” They work with schools and young people to recognize the signs of struggle and how to help themselves or a loved one. The NAN Project was started by the family of Nan Cavanaugh, a Beverly native who took NAN PROJECT | SEE PAGE 11 TRICKS, TREATS & FAMILY FUN Friday. October 31, 2025 47 ELM ST. EVERETT RECREATION CENTER 3:30 - 6:00 PM
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 11 NAN PROJECT | FROM PAGE 10 her life by suicide at 24 after a long, hidden struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression. The group encourages conversations and destigmatization of mental health concerns. “I was truly blown away but what I witnessed today,” said McGonagle. “The NAN Project puts on a fantastic presentation and know how to engage young people in these conversations. I was thrilled that one of their Peer Mentors, Emily, is an Everett native who was brave enough to share her story of mental health struggles. She’s an incredible young woman who I am proud to call part of the Everett community. Not only this, but I was thoroughly impressed with our students. They were active participants who engaged in thoughtful conversation and asked meaningful questions. I am sincerely grateful for this experience and hope to supELECT Millie J. Cardello “Your First Choice for School Committee At-Large” Moving Everett Schools Forward. # A Proven Track Record. # Experience with Common Sense. # A True Advocate for ALL our Children and Families. VOTE ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. POLLS OPEN 7 AM - 8 PM. EARLY VOTING - EVERETT CITY HALL, 3RD FLOOR, IN THE KEVERIAN ROOM Peer Mentor Emily speaking. (Courtesy photos) Re-Elect John F. Hanlon Councillor-at-Large A Proven Leader. From City Clerk, Alderman, Mayor to Councilman, John has served the taxpayers of Everett for over 42 years! “On Tuesday, November 4, I humbly ask you to cast one of your four votes for me.” For all the People All the Time (Paid Pol. Adv.) (Pol. Adv.) port the NAN Project’s work in the future, especially with our Everett students. I’d also like to thank Counselor Eric Piazza for facilitating such opportunities.”
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 See Say App Relaunch: A Better Way to Report Issues in Everett T he Everett Police Department is excited to announce the relaunch of the ELERTS See Say app, which is a quick and convenient way for residents to report concerns directly to the City of Everett. See Say is a cloud-based reporting tool that empowers community members to share issues or observations right from their phones. Whether it’s a public works concern, parking issue, or safety observation, residents can report it in the way that’s easiest for them— through the mobile app, text, web form, QR code, email, or even voicemail. All reports go to our Office of Emergency Communications (E-911), which operates 24/7. If a report isn’t related to police or fire, it’s immediately forwarded to the appropriate city department, such as Public Works, Engineering, Parking, or Code Enforcement, to ensure it is addressed quickly. Why the Relaunch? When the See Say app was first introduced in late 2024, it wasn’t used as much as the city had hoped. After reviewing the feedback, the Everett Police Department decided to give the app another opportunity, this time with a renewed focus on awareness and community participation. The goal is to see whether more residents using the tool can make it a valuable long-term resource for keeping Everett safe, responsive, and connected. The Everett Police Department believes that open communication between residents and the city is key to maintaining a strong, vibrant community. The See Say app offers one more convenient way to share concerns, report issues, and play an active role in improving our city. This tool complements the city’s existing communication channels, including the Constituent Services/311 system, the city website, social media pages, and our non-emergency phone lines. And as always, residents should call 911 for emergencies. School officials set goals on literacy for ESL and learning-disabled students S By Neil Zolot chool Improvement Plans will focus on literacy in the current school year. “We want to increase students’ ability to read texts, annotate text and their ability to write about what they’re reading and learning,” Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Student Success Margaret Adams said at the School Committee meeting on Monday, October 20. She also said one instructional priority will be “to ensure students with disabilities and Multi-Language Learners, formerly English as a Second Language or English as a Learned Language students, are working at grade level competency.” A PowerPoint presentation charted Student Centered Instructional Strategies from implementation of best literacy practices to support increased student achievement, through professional development on strengthening literacy and meetings of professional learning communities to analyze student data to identify how to increase literacy using high-quality instructional materials. The process will include school leaders providing feedback to each other, which leads to similarity in Student Improvement Plans. “There’s a lot of similarities in the plans, not because we’re copying each other but due to collaboration,” Adams said. “We’re leveraging professional communities to share best practices.” In addition, members of Instructional Leadership Teams will visit and observe teachers to see what’s working best and what’s not working. Principals from all the schools were at the meeting, but only Madeline English School Principal Paola Lambresa and Lafayette School Principal Janet Taylor spoke. Lambresa outlined plans for grade level teams meeting weekly to analyze data and look at student work and plan for individual student needs and implementing partner reading and writing strategies. “Our main goal is to get students to do additional reading and writing in the school day,” he said. There are also plans to encourage independent reading at home through the Open Books/Open Minds program, which will include reading logs, which he feels will improve test scores. “The more they’re reading, the better off they are,” he said of students. Data Chats will be instituted, which include students and their families in assessing performance, which, hopefully, involve students in setting their own goals and understanding their strengths and weaknesses and create a sense of student ownership of their own education. “Allowing students to be involved in setting goals is a powerful strategy,” Adams said. “Setting your own goals and meeting them is important,” Ward 4 School Committee member Robin Babcock interjected. She and other members asked the principals to explain the edu-speak acronyms they used from time to time. A Social and Emotional Learning Goal is to improve attendance and decrease absenteeism by involving families through letters and follow-up communication and visits to homes. “We want to reach out to families to let them know how important attendance is,” Lambresa said.” If students are not in the classroom they’re not learning.” He hopes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) will “create a sense of welcomeness in our schools and get kids excited about coming to school.” Taylor’s remarks overlapped with Lambresa’s, but she also mentioned professional learning community meetings to ensure vertical alignment, which is aligning curricula from grade-to-grade so students at each grade level have knowledge to succeed in the next one. (Horizontal alignment is aligning curricula so learning and teaching in multiple classes of any grade is at the same level.) She also mentioned the RACES rubric, which stands for Restating, Answering, Citing Text, Explaining and Summarizing work. “It’s a strategy to get students to write for themselves, which they’ll build on each year,” Adams elaborated. “We’ll look for them to get more sophisticated.” Taylor also outlined plans for math, including Turn and Talk, in which students discuss problems with a partner, and 3 Reads of (Word) Problems, in which students try to understand what is happening without focusing on numbers in their first reading, find the important numbers and how they relate to each other in their second reading and determining a way to solve the problem in their third. She also outlined a schoolwide attendance initiative, including recognition of students with perfect attendance, and establishing a school attendance support team to identify students with chronic absenteeism and reach out to families. “School Improvement Plans connect us to what school leaders are doing with their staffs,” Superintendent William Hart said as conversation wound down. ”We want students to succeed and want to find strategies to move the needle.”
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 13 City staff discuss awareness and understanding of addiction with students in Everett’s schools Eric Mazzeo and Paul Guarino visit schools across city to share importance of stopping stigma around addiction and alcoholism Assistant Director of Youth Substance Use Prevention Eric Mazzeo and Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Guarino alongside school staff. Special to The Advocate he City of Everett recently continued its ongoing efforts to promote cognizance T about addiction and alcoholism by visiting local schools to speak with students about ending the stigma surrounding these issues. City staff members Eric Mazzeo and Paul Guarino visited the Lafayette, the Whittier, the Keverian, the Madeline English, the Devens and the Parlin Schools to enAssistant Director of Youth Substance Use Prevention Eric Mazzeo speaking to students. gage students in open conversations about the impacts of addiction, recovery and the importance of compassion and support for those affectAddiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Guarino speaking to students as part of the Stop the Stigma initiative. ed. These visits are part of the City’s broader initiative to promote prevention, education and recovery support across Everett.
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Homecoming Weekend begins Friday night at Glendale Park, and continues with so much more around the city on Saturday Crimson Tide football will culminate the two-day extravaganza with its game against Lynn English on the newly dedicated John Dibiaso, Jr. Field at 1:30 p.m. By Joe McConnell I t’s been a struggle so far this year for the Everett High School football team (2-4), specifically in its last four games, all losses, that also includes last Friday night’s (Oct. 17) defeat to host Haverhill, 42-12. But over the next two days (Oct. 24 and 25), all Everett football fans will be in a celebratory mood for the annual Homecoming Weekend that will culminate with the Greater Boston League (GBL) game against Lynn English at Everett Memorial Stadium, starting at 1:30 p.m. “It was a very tough game against Haverhill,” said coach Rob DiLoreto. “(The Hillies) played very sound football to earn the victory, but our kids still played hard for all four quarters, and I’m proud of that effort and determination. We are continuing to work hard this week to improve for Saturday’s (Homecoming) game against a very good Lynn English team.” But DiLoreto says that improvement has to start with him. “I need to put our players in the best position possible to succeed, and I will continue to work tirelessly to do my part to help them improve. We just need to execute better in all phases of the game, while also raising our performance level.I believe in this team, and I believe we will do it.” Junior quarterback Jeremiah Clark completed four passes against the Hillies for 17 yards that included one touchdown scoring strike to his classmate Steven Thomas, who caught two passes in the game for 16 yards. He also ran the ball five times for eight yards. Jeremiah Joseph, another junior, accounted for the other touchdown on a kickoff return. He was also on the receiving end of one pass for six yards. DiLoreto knows what Homecoming Weekend means to the community having grown up here, and it’s “extremely special” to him. “As a graduate of Everett ELECTION COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY RM 10 EVERETT, MA. 02149 617-394-2297 High School, I know how important football is to our city,” he said. “I’m honored to be able to lead this team on Saturday, and we will do our very best to honor the tradition of Everett football on the field. “This day is extra special for Municipal election early voting ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES VOTACIONES TEMPRANAS Dates and Times DIAZ Y HORAS DATE / DIAZ Saturday, October 25th /Sabado, Octubre 25 Monday, October 27th /Lunes, Octubre 27 Tuesday, October 28th /Martes, Octubre 28 Wednesday, October 29th /Miercoles, Octubre 29 Thursday, October 30th /Jueves, Octubre 30 Friday, October 31st /Viernes, Octubre 31 TIME / HORAS 8AM-5PM 8AM-7:30PM 8AM-5PM 8AM-5PM 8AM-7:30PM 8AM-5PM All Early Voting will be held at Todas las Votaciones Tempranas Seran City Hall, 484 Broadway En la Alcaldia en 484 Broadway Keverian Room, 3rd floor En Aula Keverian, Piso 3ro. me, because it’s also a day to honor Coach (John) DiBiaso. He’s both a mentor and a dear friend to me, and I’m so happy to see that the field at Everett Memorial Stadium is going to be dedicated to him before Saturday’s game. It will also be very memorable to see all of the present and past NFL players, who wore the Everett uniform, being honored, as well as many other former players of Coach DiBiaso.It’s going to be a tremendous day for Everett football.” But it’s actually going to be a fun-filled two days to honor the history of Everett football. Here’s a list of events, provided by assistant athletic director Steve Gallagher, that will take place throughout these two days: Friday’s (Oct. 24) events will take place at Glendale Park, beginning at 5 p.m. It’s going to be a Family Night that will feature hot chocolate, face painting, fireworks and much more. The EHS senior fall athletes in all sports will also be recognized at Glendale on this night before Homecoming Day by their respective coaches. On Saturday morning, Oct. 25, the Homecoming Hustle 5K walk / run race in memory of Janet Connolly O’Neill will kick things off at 8:30 a.m. It will start at the Rec Center on Elm Street and end at Glendale Park. Janet was a longtime teacher in the Everett Public School system, before passing away in 2002 after battling breast cancer. All proceeds from the race are being donated to CHA’s Women’s Breast Care program. The Homecoming Pancake Breakfast will also be held at 8:30 a.m. inside the EHS cafeteria, a $10 suggested donation to the Crimson Tide Athletic Department is recommended. The pregame tailgate party will start at 11 a.m. on Chelsea Street between Spring and Cabot. There will be a VIP area at the Pup Park above the Stadium, where DiBiaso’s former players and coaches will congregate before the game. They will then march down to the Stadium around 12:45 p.m. for the traditional Walk of Champions. There will be food trucks and live music on hand for all of these festivities. The John DiBiaso field dedication will begin at 1 p.m., and John will be there with his wife, Maureen, the former EHS cheerleading coach, and daughter Kristina. The Homecoming Game against Lynn English again will finally kickoff at 1:30 p.m., but not before the seniors on the football team, cheerleading squad and the band are recognized for the contributions to their respective programs throughout the last four years. There will also be a halftime tribute to the members of the Crimson Tide that have gone on to play in the NFL, and then the fans will settle back down into their seats to hopefully watch the Crimson Tide complete the annual bash with a victory over the Bulldogs.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 15 Mayor DeMaria Congratulates Gena D’s Hair Salon on 35 Years in Business The Mayor presented a citation to owner Gena DiGregorio Cordoba in celebration of the milestone Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a citation to Gena DiGregorio Cordoba in recognition of Gena D’s Hair Salon reaching 35 years in business. From left: First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Lisa DiGregorio and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Pictured from left (Front row): Lisa DiGregorio, Anthony Cordoba, Gena DiGregorio Cordoba, Lia Gomes, Cristina Foulds, Janet DiGregorio and Julia. From left (back row): Nick Russo, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria. Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria recently presented a citation to Gena D’s Hair Salon in recognition of reaching 35 years in business. Mayor Carlo and First Lady Stacy DeMaria surprised Gena DiGregorio Cordoba and her staff by stopping by the salon to celebrate the milestone. Surrounded by her family and coworkers, everyone congratulated her and recognized the hard work and dedication it takes to own and operate a small business. “Celebrating milestones with small businesses in our community like Gena D’s Hair Salon is important because they are the Pictured from left: Cristina Foulds, Lia Gomes, Gena DiGregorio Cordoba, First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. ARRESTED | FROM PAGE 9 put countless lives at risk, and our priority from the very beginning was to identify and apprehend the person responsible. I commend everyone involved for their swift, coordinated efforts.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria also expressed his gratitude to first responders and investigators while acknowledging the long road ahead for impacted residents. “My heart goes out to the residents affected by this devastating fire,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’m deeply grateful to our first responders and investigators for their quick action and dedication to keeping our community safe.” The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Everett Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit. ELECT Millie J. Cardello EXPERIENCE WITH COMMON SENSE. “Your First Choice for School Committee At-Large” VOTE ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, NOV. 4TH. NEED A RIDE? CALL 781-354-4869 (Pol. Adv.) backbone of our local economy,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I know how difficult it can be to run a business, so it’s an honor to recognize Gena and all the work she has put in to owning and maintaining a business right here in Everett. Congratulations to Gena and the rest of the team.” Gena D’s Hair Salon, located at 981 Broadway, has been a staple in the Everett community for decades providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with clients. Mayor DeMaria and the City of Everett are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and thank Gena and her team for their continued commitment to the community.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcements ~ Vivian Nguyen announces candidacy for Ward 5 City Council M y name is Vivian Nguyen, and I am announcing my candidacy for Ward 5 City Council. I am the daughter of immigrants, the fi rst in my family to attend college, and a lifelong Everett resident, having grown up on Cross Street before moving to my current home on Linden Street. My commitment to public service spans over a decade, through volunteering at food pantries, supporting senior programs, mentoring youth, and serving on community boards. From 2022 to 2023, I was honored to serve as your Ward 5 City Councilor, and I responded to your calls for change with decisive action. When you elected me in 2021, I ran on a platform of community investment, affordable housing, and accessibility. In my term, I delivered on those priorities: I worked to expand neighborhood safety with new signs, speed bumps, and crosswalk improvements; advanced paid family and medical leave for city employees; and improved access to city services for our residents. I’m proud of the fresh leadership and ideas I brought to Everett, including a microtransit solution that began as a way to ease traffi c and parking and has now become a pilot shuttle service serving seniors and residents with disabilities. I worked tirelessly as your Councilor. If it mattered to you, it mattered to me. I never stopped at the fi rst roadblock—when I heard ‘no,’ I looked for another way forward. While we made significant progress, true change requires sustained eff ort. After my term ended, I continued to follow up on outstanding resident concerns, such as parking, speeding, and rats. However, those priorities stalled without a dedicatHolly Garcia Announces Re-Election for Ward 4 City Councilor Hello Everett! M y name is Holly Garcia and I’m proud to have Vivian Nguyen ed representative to champion them. I am running for Ward 5 City Council to continue the work we started and to bring proven solutions to Everett. Over the last two years, I got the opportunity to help local governments of all shapes and sizes tackle the same challenges we face here in Everett. I experienced fi rsthand the solutions that deliver real results, and I am excited to bring those insights back home in Everett. The projects I contributed to improve the quality of life for more than 440,000 people nationwide, and in 2023 I was named one of the Top 100 Local Government Leaders. I am running to fi nish the work we started, ensure progress continues, and keep building an Everett where services are reliable, our neighborhoods are clean, and our streets are safer. I hope to earn your vote for Ward 5 City Councilor, on or before November 4. For questions and concerns, you can easily reach me by phone at (617) 410-8901 or via email at vivian.for.everett@gmail. com. For more information, to support the campaign, or to view my platform, please visit my website at viviannguyen.us or follow my social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) at @n5uyen. served my fi rst team as your Ward 4 Councilor. Thank you to everyone who supported me in the last election. I’m more determined than ever to keep serving our community. Everett has always been home to me. My grandparents were lifelong residents, my mother Debbie Snow grew up here and I moved here at 12 years old following my parents’ divorce. From then on I took every chance I could to get involved. I graduated from Everett High School having 14 years of perfect attendance. That’s right from preschool through 12th grade I never missed a single day of school and I’ve continued to strive for excellence in attendance at council meetings. I earned a Bachelor’s in Justice Studies and a Master’s in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and more recently I obtained my Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law. Giving back is central to who I am and I’ve dedicated my entire adult life to volunteering for our community. I serve as the Chair of the Everett Citizens Foundation, the Chair of the Everett Youth Commission housing is truly within reach. I will continue to work on fi nding solutions for parking and school overcrowding. I am committed to expanding resources for addiction recovery, because everyone who struggles with an addiction is somebody’s someone. I will also continue to uphold communication, honesty and transparency in all that I do. I’m not a career politician; Holly Garcia and I’m the Third Vice President of the E Club. I’m a lifetime member Girl Scout, senior troop leader and a national council delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. I’m also the Faith Formation Director at Immaculate Conception and the Christmas Dinner Coordinator. As your councilor, I’ve prioritized action over talk. From expanding accessibility and language access to improving housing policies and public infrastructure, I’ve focused on practical solutions that make a diff erence in people’s daily lives. These initiatives refl ect a commitment to equity, accountability and putting residents fi rst. If re-elected, I will continue to fi ght for lowering taxes and ensuring that aff ordable I’m a leader who shows up and gets the job done. I act with pride, positivity and professionalism. I want to keep being the voice for every person in Ward 4, making responsible decisions that serve our families, children and future. If you have a constituent issue or any questions, please contact me directly at (617) 294-0765 or holly4everett@ gmail.com. Not only will I answer at all hours of the day and night but I’ll follow up. As a councilor I can’t just snap my fi ngers to get something done but I’ve created a great working relationship with our department heads who can assist in fi nding a solution. I respectfully ask for your support in my reelection on Tuesday November 4th so that we can keep moving Everett forward together. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net at
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 17 Hayride, petting zoo animals and pumpkins showcased at Keverian Fall Festival Guests enjoyed a hayride around the grounds. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Blanca Sosa, George Keverian sixth grader Derik Sosa, 12, Mirian Cubias, fourth grader Kaylee Martinez and Jeffrey Sosa beside the bouncy house. George Keverian third grader Kylie Martinez, 8, by the happy fall backdrop. Fourth grader Kayla Dever and her son, Lucas, 2, petted Luna, a goat, during last Thursday’s George Keverian School Fall Festival. George Keverian School second grader Julio Piñeda, 7, painted a pumpkin. By Tara Vocino S tudents enjoyed a hayride, petting zoo animals, and painting pumpkins during last Thursday afternoon’s George Keverian School Fall Festival. Canine Officer Anthony DiNuccio with his new partner, Arrow. Keverian School students, eighth grader Thiago Merino, 13, left, with sixth grader O’Neil Santa, 11, enjoyed the festivities.
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcements ~ Joseph “Joe” D’Onofrio Announces Re-Election for Ward 6 School Committee H ello, my name is Joseph “Joe” D’Onofrio, your incumbent Ward 6 School Committee Member and I am running for re-election. As a lifelong Everett resident of 30 years, I attended Everett Schools and graduated from Everett High class of 2014. Furthering my education at Bridgton Academy and Anna Maria College. I have remained a strong and vocal supporter of working families, organized labor, and most certainly a strong supporter of our schools and children who are the backbone of our city’s growth. Serving as your Ward 6 School Committee Member has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I remain deeply committed to working hard every day to represent your voice, address your concerns, and build a better Everett for everyone. Over the past two years, I have helped approve five collective bargaining agreements, promoted student-centered budget priorities, and aided in the School Committee’s successful effort to bring stability and purpose to the work we are entrusted to get done on behalf of our students, teachers, and families. As a trusted manufacturing engineer, Carpenters Local Union 328 granted me with a pleasing endorsement following my re-election campaign. Their decision highlighted my commitment to the community and advocacy of responsible development in Everett aligning the organized labor’s mission. I also serve as your newly appointed Director of Everett Crimson Tide Youth Football & Cheer. A role that keeps me deeply connected to the next generation of Everett residents. We are proudly affiliated with the American Youth Football and Cheer National Program. Our mission is to empower young athletes and cheerleadJoseph D’Onofrio School Committee ers in our community by fostering a culture of excellence that extends beyond the field and into the classroom. Through structured athletic programs, dedicated mentorship, and a strong emphasis on education, we strive to create a lasting foundation for our student-athletes - one that promotes discipline, teamwork, leadership, and academic success. We believe that by encouraging a healthy balance between sports and education, we help shape well-rounded individuals prepared for lifelong achievement. But our work is not done. I am running for re-election so we can continue our work to further advance a school district and a city that is inclusive, innovative, and driven by the values we share: community, accountability, and progress. I remain committed to transparent leadership, responsive governance, and solutions that put Everett families first. I’m asking for your support, your trust, and your vote. Together, we can keep moving Everett forward. I am the positive candidate. If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to get involved in my campaign, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I welcome your input and partnership as we continue this journey together. Thank you for the honor of serving you. Let’s keep building a better Everett – together. Margaret Cornelio Announces Re-Election to School Committee H ello, I’m Margaret Cornelio, School Committee Member in Ward One. I’m running for Re-Election. I am A Lifelong Resident in Everett. I was Born at the Whidden Hospital and Grew up in Woodlawn Area on Harvey Street in the family home! I got married to my husband Antonio Rocco Cornelio and We Raised Our 4 Children on Luke Rd! My 4 children, myself and my mom All Graduated from The Old Everett High School! I Consider myself an EVERTTITE! Born and Raised Here! For over 20 years, I was a teacher’s Aide/Paraprofessional in the Everett Public Schools focused on special education. I worked alongside our amazing teachers to assist in educating students from preschool to high school ages. Many of these students struggled with mobility issues, language barriers, or challenging home life situations. These years gave me a passion for helping all the youth of our city – and have provided me with a deep understanding of the experiences facing today’s diverse student community. I Promise to Always Advocate for Every Student for The Best Education We Can Provide Them and I will Never Stop Working to Find the Best Solution for The Overcrowding in OUR SCHOOLS! Our students are Our FUTURE – TEACH THEM WELL and LET THEM LEAD THE WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE! I also served as past president of the Teachers Aides’ Association, where I represented Teacher Aide members in contract negotiations. This role instilled in me the lesson to fight passionately for what is right – not what may be politically popular. Outside of the classroom, I’ve worked as a clerk for the Council on Aging, where I did everything from helping plan and organize our senior soMargaret Cornelio cials to resolving questions from our many daily senior visitors. Finally, I served in the Assessor’s Office handling various office duties. These past 2 years as your Ward 1 School Committee member I have served on 4 Committees! Finance and Negotiations, I was a part of the Negotiations for The Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Principals, Vice Principals, Administrative Assistants and Custodians! Everyone was Happy and We Avoided Teachers going out on STRIKE! 2) Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee – To Ensure Every Student is Treated the Same and Never Discriminated Against! All Children should feel that they Belong and That They Feel Safe and Get the Best Quality Education 3) Cafeteria – We contracted with the Same Food Vendor we’ve used for the past few years, which is WHITSON’S, who provide our children with nutritious meals! They Came in On Top in Every Category To Provide the Best Quality Lunches for Our EPS Students! 4) AD HOC Superintendent’s Evaluation! We Followed the Rubrics That DESE (The Department of Early and Secondary Education) Requires for A Fair and Accurate Evaluation! Please vote for a mother, grandmother and former Teacher’s Aide in special education from preschool to high school and everything in between! Please Vote Margaret Cornelio for School Committee, Ward One on Tuesday, November 4, 2025!
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 19 Mayor welcomes JC Santos Music School to Everett The Mayor cut the ribbon and presented a Citation to owner Júlio Santos and his family in celebration of the grand opening Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria presented a City of Everett Citation to Júlio Santos and his family — congratulating them on the opening of JC Santos Music School. Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria recently had the pleasure of congratulating Júlio Santos and his family and welcoming their new business, JC Santos Music School, to the Everett community. Located at 453 Broadway, JC Santos Music School off ers private and group music classes for all ages. Students can learn a wide variety of instruments in a supportive and creative environment designed to nurture musical talent and appreciation. Community members, customers and family gathered together as Mayor Carlo DeMaria cut the ribbon to welcome JC Santos Music School to Everett. Santos, a Brazilian percussionist from São Paulo, brings his extensive musical background and enthusiasm for teaching to the community. In addition to operating his new music school, he also works as a teacher at Saint Anthony School in Everett, where he shares his passion for music with young learners every day. “Small businesses like JC Santos Music School add so much to the fabric of our community,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Stacy and I are excited to congratulate Júlio and his family and welcome their new business to Everett and look forward to seeing the joy and creativity this school will inspire in students of all ages.” For more information about classes and programs, visit JC Santos Music School at 453 Broadway or visit their website at www.jcsantosmusic.com. Mayor Carlo DeMaria Mayor Carlo DeMaria Mayor Carlo DeMaria pocketed $180,000 in improper bonuses hidden in city budgets Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s lawyers billed taxpayers $1.3 million defending his pay scheme Mayor Carlo DeMaria hired his campaign PR man for $550 an hour for a city contract Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s city contract drew one bid — from his PR man’s firm Search Results: After nearly two decades in office, Carlo DeMaria has turned public service into self-service. State investigators found DeMaria used his position to create a city ordinance for his own benefit totalling $180,000, then concealed inflated payments in the budget. — Source: Office of Massachusetts Inspector General Report Feb 27, 2025 City invoices showed outside counsel billed more than $1.3 million during the state probe into DeMaria’s bonus payments, with details redacted on who they represented. — Source: Boston Globe, Mar 24 2025 The PR firm behind DeMaria’s campaign also handled city work, billing $550 an hour after facing virtually no bidding process. — Source: Boston Globe, Mar 24 2025 Paid for by Van Campen Committee
Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Lady Tide Volleyball Fall to Revere, 3-0 Captain Nicole Damaceno with the ball for Everett. Cassandra Tayag and Elora Philippe dive for the ball. Leliani Ros-Morales serving for Revere. Serving for Everett, Elora Philippe. Serving for Everett, Juliette Romboli. Juliette Romboli with the ball. Cassandra Tayag with the ball for Everett. MariaJose Cardenas with the ball. Shaeendra Hall with the ball, surrounded by her teammates, MariaJose Cardenas and Amanda Verteiro. Juliette Romboli with the ball for Everett. Melissa Meireles of Everett shouts to her teammates. Elora Philippe, Nicole Damaceno and Lindsey Cherichel-Paul await the incoming serve from Everett. The Everett High varsity girls’ volleyball team come together during Monday’s home match with Revere. Aya Selimovic at the net for Everett, jumps up with her teammate working to return the ball.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 21 Everett Crimson Tide Sports Weekly Notebook During Teachers Appreciation Night on Oct. 15, the Everett High School girls’ volleyball team made the occasion even sweeter by recording its third win of the year. The Tide achieved the victory against rival Medford at the EHS gym. It was a close, five set battle won by the home team, 3-2. The Everett girls then proudly posed for a photo with the elementary and high school teachers that they had personally invited to the match. (Courtesy photo / EHS athletic director Tammy Turner) By Joe McConnell Volleyball nails down third win on Teachers Appreciation Night he Everett High School girls volleyball team (315) snapped a long losing streak last week with a thrilling, come-from-behind 3-2 win over Medford on Teachers T Appreciation Night (Oct. 15). “We had played well in stretches throughout the past month, almost taking sets from teams in the upper echelon of the GBL like Lynn Classical, Malden and Revere, but just couldn’t get over the hump,” said coach Michael Fineran. “We finally did that against Medford, even though it looked like the same script was going to play out early on. “There were many bright spots that produced this victory,” added Fineran. “Junior MariaJose Cardenas had five serves in a row in the first set, and was able to come up with two aces. Senior Leliani Ros-Morales was ninefor-nine in serves throughout the first two sets, which also included two kills. Assistant captain Juliette Romboli had three aces and five kills early on in the win. She also had five more kills in the third set. Senior Lindsey Cherichel-Paul chipped in with two kills and a block, before junior Melissa Mereiles served up the winning point. One of Ros-Morales’ serves put us up 6-0 in one set. Junior libero Cassandra Tayag made six successful serves to widen the gap to 13-1. Senior captain Nicole Damaceno served the last two points, which included an ace that forced us to play our first fifth set tiebreaker of the year. Tayag and Damaceno then combined for four aces and eight service points in the last set. Romboli had two kills, and senior Aya Selimovic came up with her second block in as many sets to help secure the 15-8 victory. “It was a special win on a special day. Our spirits had remained high throughout the season, never showing signs of quitting, and to finally have that effort rewarded against Medford really felt great.” The Everett girls almost pulled off back-to-back five set home wins last Friday night (Oct. 17) against Saugus, but fell short, 15-9. “We are not going to make the state tournament, but the atmosphere in the (EHS) gym was like playing in the playoffs, and it was fun to be a part of,” said Fineran. Tayag served eight times in the opening set, while Romboli accounted for five kills to help the team secure the early 25-20 win. “But we were not as sharp in the second set, falling 25-16. We did rally to take the third set, 25-22,” said Fineran. Damaceno served five in a row in that third set to turn a 20-17 deficit into a lead, while junior QiongQiong Chen served the final two successful points. Sophomore Elora Philippe had six kills, a block and an ace in the final three sets, including four kills in the fifth set, before the team’s luck ran out in this non-league match against the Sachems. Senior captain Nicole Damaceno was a perfect 13-for13 in serves that also included an ace. Senior assistant captain Amanda Verteiro was 11-for-13 in serves with four aces. Senior assistant captain Juliette Romboli was 8-for-11 with three aces and nine kills. Sophomore Elora Philippe collected seven kills. Boys’ soccer misses out on the playoffs P rior to the game against Lynn English at Rivergreen on Tuesday night, Oct. 14, the Everett High School boys’ soccer team (5-8-4) honored its seniors for their contributions to the program the last four years. But once the game began, it was a close encounter throughout, which resulted in a 2-1 loss for the home team. “We started off pretty well, moving the ball and connecting on passes up and down (the pitch),” said second-year coach Rodney Landaverde. “Freshman Miguel Santos, junior Rene Lainez and Kevin Renderos started off really well, moving the ball efficiently to give us scoring opportunities as our midfielders.” The first half ended in a scoreless tie, but adjustments were made at halftime. Unfortunately, Lynn English took advantage of two unexpected opportunities to take the lead. But with 10 minutes left, Landaverde called a timeout to switch up formations in order to go all-out in an attempt to get back into the game, and a couple of minutes later, the strategy paid off, when senior captain Gabriel Garcia was able to complete a scoring play, which was assisted by Saymon Coelho. In the final minutes of the game, sophomore Jonathan Hernandez went down the sideline, before taking a shot, which bounced off the keeper’s hands to Coelho, who apparently had tied up the game at two, but instead the referee whistled the Tide for being offsides, nullifying the goal. They couldn’t muster up much of an offense after that, and ended up dropping a heartbreaker to the visiting Bulldogs. Two nights later at Lynn’s Manning Field, the Crimson Tide was able to beat the Rams, the other Lynn squad that plays in the Greater Boston League (GBL), 3-1. “We played a really good game, and got on the board quickly in the first half on a goal by Garcia from Rene Lainez,” said Landaverde. “We continued to build up momentum in the second half that created multiple chances.” Senior Lucas Rabelo Araujo, who has since come back from an MCL sprain, was able to finish off one of those opportunities to account for the team’s second score. A couple of minutes later, senior Kerim Memic subbed-in and turned in a fantastic finish on a quick shot from Santos. The Rams were then awarded a penalty kick that got them on the scoreboard for the first, and only time in the game. The Everett boys needed that win to remain in the postseason hunt, but earlier this week on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium, the Highlanders escaped with a slim 2-1 win, which eliminatSPORTS | SEE PAGE 23
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 23 HART | FROM PAGE 6 (FERPA) as a tool the City and School Department can use to protect students. Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dennis Lynch reported that, in adherence to FERPA, in reports to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) students’ immigration status is omitted. “We are not here to enforce anything outside our purview,” he said. “We do not enforce immigration laws; we don’t care about immigration laws, nor should we. We don’t ask about immigration status. We have a right to educate a student reSPORTS | FROM PAGE 21 ed them from the state tournament. But they still had one more final regular season game left on the schedule against the host Medford Mustangs two days later after press deadline. Details on these two games will be in next Friday’s Everett Advocate. Girls’ soccer mirrors boys’ season right to the end T he Everett girls’ (5-8-2) were basically in the same boat last week as their counterparts on the boys’ team. They too needed to basically win out to grab a playoff berth. It started off well with a 2-0 road win over the Lynn English Bulldogs under the lights at Lynn’s Manning Field on Oct. 14. Kayla Andrade netted the first goal from Sofia Arana-Quintanilla. Odalis Sandoval on a free kick notched the insurance tally setup by Lavina Simon. “After we scored the first goal, everything was clicking, and the team was doing everything it was supposed to do to win the game,” said coach Dom Persuitte. The Tide then returned to gardless of their background.” He confirmed fear in the community and among students and their families, leading some to skip school. “We are being compassionate about attendance but still try to get them the education they need,” he informed the members. “We’re trying to do what’s best for our students regardless of the circumstances inside or outside the building.” “The best thing we can do is what we’re doing, supporting the student and his family,” Hart added. “No one wants to see a student taken out of the community regardless of the circumstances. We hope 7-Acres to host Lynn Classical two days later, and it ended up turning into a classic, with both teams battling to a 1-1 tie. “We played phenomenal soccer in the first half, while having the wind blow in our faces,” said Persuitte. “Overall, it was basically a backand-forth game. Lynn scored first in the first half on a questionable goal that the referee claimed the ball went across the line.” The Everett girls started to pick up the pace in the last seven minutes of the half, and eventually Sofia Arana-Quintanilla scored the equalizer after beating the Classical defenders, before slotting the ball past the right post. Persuitte singled out Liv Simon, Jasmine Morais and Odalis Sandoval for their contributions to this well-earned tie. “Morais, in particular, has been an excellent addition to the squad after being brought up from the JVs,” added the veteran coach. “Goalie Gabriella Menjivar, despite allowing a goal, also played well. She also saved what would have been the game-winner on a breakaway with about five minutes left in regulation. Her timing on coming out of the For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net for his safe return to Everett.” He also noted that attendance the day after the arrest was “an insignificant drop,” which he feels is surprising because it was the Friday before a long weekend, with Monday, October 13, being Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day. On behalf of ICE, a statement from Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin reads the juvenile “posed a public safety threat with an extensive rap sheet including violent assault with a dangerous weapon, battery, breaking and entering and destruction of property.” net to make the save was perfect. She got to the ball, before the Lynn forward went tumbling over her. I couldn’t have asked for a better (stop) that prevented us from losing the game. It was the textbook definition on how to make a one-on-one breakaway save.” The Tide began this week with consecutive losses to Revere (3-1, Oct. 20) and Somerville (6-0, Oct. 21), which basically eliminated them from the playoffs. They then went up against visiting Medford on Oct. 23 after press deadline, before non-league Lowell comes to Rivergreen to face the locals on Tuesday night, Oct. 28, to wrap up the regular season, starting at 6 p.m. OBITUARY Borka Markovic Samardzic, Peixoto, Cordeiro, Veljacic, and Loncarevic families and their extended family members, as well as many other friends from all over the world who provided support during this difficult time. A graveside service will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, at a later date and time to be announced on https://www.jfwardfuneralhome.com O f Everet. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 16th at 85 years old. She was the beloved wife of late Samojko Markovic of Everett. Devoted mother of Sanja Markovic Peixoto and her husband Scott of Everett, Nenad Markovic and his wife Ankica of Toronto, Canada, and Predrag Markovic and his wife Nedzida of Waterloo, Iowa. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Veronica, Sonja and Darin. Dear sister-in-law of Ljuban Markovic. She is also survived by her favorite four-legged friends, Missy and Lily. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, and their children. After Borka retired as a longtime secretary in the trading business, she enjoyed taking care of her grandkids, reading books, doing crosswords, crocheting and singing. She will be missed by many members of the Markovic, Dodik, Cubra,
Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 13-17. $2.25 BILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4601) House 141-14, approved and sent to the Senate a $2.25 billion fi scal 2025 supplemental budget designed to close out the books on fi scal year 2025. The measure provides $1.67 billion to MassHealth and $374 million to former Steward Health Care hospitals at a time when state offi cials say they are feeling budget pressures associated with Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. 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Other provisions include $10 million for Health Care for All to conduct a public awareness campaign, and to conduct health coverage enrollment assistance for communities at risk of losing health care coverage as a result of the new Medicaid reporting requirements; $10 million for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; $5 million in grants to reproductive health care providers; $60.7 million for ~ HELP WANTED ~ snow and ice removal; $12.5 million for prisoners to make free phone calls; $12 million for Universal School Meals; $6.8 million for the Clean Water Trust Fund; $3.5 million for State Police operations;$15 million for a new Sports and Entertainment Fund grant program, for which $10 million will be set aside for the events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and withholding most of a $162 million funding request from county sheriff s, until the state Inspector General investigates sheriff s’ fi nances. “This supplemental budget closes the books on fi scal year 2025, and aims to fortify the commonwealth’s fi nances, bolster economic development and ensure continued access to critical health care services,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “In the face of unrelenting attacks from the Trump Administration that will strip health insurance coverage from millions of Americans and deny access to lifesaving vaccinations, this supplemental budget will help vulnerable residents prepare for, and avoid, a lapse in coverage and ensure continued access to vaccines for every child in Massachusetts.” “This supplemental budget will close the books on fiscal year 2025 in a balanced and fi scally responsible manner,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “By making critical investments into much needed programs in healthcare, education and housing to name a few, the commonwealth will be in a strong fi scal position for fi scal year 2026 and beyond.” “There has been little information on why there are exorbitant runaway costs in the MassHealth program,” said Rep. Ken Sweezey (R-Hanson). “I cannot continue to support writing blank checks without accountability and a strategy to reel in the spending. I also see a need for some serious reforms to the HomeBase program and the no-cost calls program within our correctional facilities before we continue to supplement their budgets.” “I believe we need proper oversight of these medical expenditures before committing more funding,” said Rep. Mike Soter (R-Bellingham). “The governor should provide a detailed report outlining what’s driving these rising costs before requesting additional taxpayer dollars. We can’t claim to have a revenue problem in one breath and then spend signifi cant public funds without accountability in the next.” “The Democrats have once again blamed President Trump for their failures,” said Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick). “But the reality is they’ve bankrupted our healthcare system by fl ooding it with illegal aliens. They had to spend another $2.5 billion dollars to bailout our hospitals.” (A Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes MAKE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS MORE AVAILABLE AT NO COST (S 2640) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons, homeless shelters and public elementary and secondary schools to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms; and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition, approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products. They argued that research shows that the inability to access menstrual products aff ects students’ class attendance. They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access, with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items. They argued that restricted access in shelters and correctional facilities means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances. “Equitable access to free disposable menstrual products is a necessity for menstruators everywhere,” said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “This bill has the ability to ensure menstruators in public schools, shelters and prisons no longer have to experience anxiety, shame or fear around periods. Students in my district were the fi rst to meet with me and speak out about their concerns in school of not knowing if they would have access to menstrual products when they needed them. I am so glad to see this bill passed in the Senate which honors the work and courage of these students who have inspired so many more to break through the stigma and advocate for their peers.” “Tampons and pads are a basic hygiene necessity,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Ensuring their availability—safely and without stigma—is key to advancing equity for women’s health. Menstruating people have always shouldered the burden of carrying their own tampons and pads into the restroom, leading to a quiet struggle all too real for the girls and women who have BEACON | SEE PAGE 25
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 diffi culty making ends meet.” The Senate approved the same bill in the 2023-2024 session on October 26, 2023 and sent it to the House Ways and Means Committee where no further action was taken for more than a year and the bill died from inaction on December 31, 2024. Any individual representative in the 2023-2024 session could have acted to try to force the bill out of the Ways and Means Committee but none of the 160 House members did so. Any House member can still do the same anytime during the current 2025-2026 session. Under House rules, any individual representative can move to discharge any and all bills from the Ways and Means Committee. There is a 7-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge. The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present. If the measure is discharged from the committee, the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action. A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by fi ling a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. However, the Ways and Means Committee is often a burial ground for bills that will never again see the light of day. “Rarely, if ever, does a member go either of those two routes against the wishes of the leadership and the committee chair,” said a state representative who requested anonymity. They told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “It’s no secret that Speaker Mariano controls the fl ow of legislation and a bill makes progress in the House only when he wants it to. Every member knows that one of the biggest sins is to publicly make a motion to discharge a bill from a committee. The leadership frowns upon that.” House Ways and Means Committee chair Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston); Margaret Ann Ferrnate (D-Gloucester), vice chair of House Ways and Means; Todd Smola (R-Warren), the ranking Republican on the committee; and House Speaker Ron Mariano did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on the committee bottling up the bill and killing it. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), the bill’s sponsor and Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), a strong supporter of the bill, to comment on the killing of the bill. “I support our House colleagues’ eff orts this session, and in prior ones, to advance this important legislation,” Jehlen responded. O’Connor responded, “Unfortunately, all too often within the legislative process we see bills that would benefi t individuals across the commonwealth not make it across the fi nish line with the other priority bills the House and Senate both have on the docket. With the overwhelming support of [this bill] this session, I am confi dent now more than ever that we will fi - nally be able to get this through the House and I will continue to urge my colleagues in both chambers to get this done.” Spokespersons for two groups that are lobbying for House rules changes, includingpreventing bills from being unilaterally being killed by a committee chair, did not mince words when asked to respond to the death of the bill. “As long as representatives forfeit their power, Michlewitz and a few unknown staffers will keep sorting bills into yes/ no piles behind closed doors,” said Aaron Singer, the producer and director of “Shadows on the Hill,” an upcoming documentary that he says asks why common-sense bills don’t pass the Massachusetts Legislature. “We don’t even know if there are women in that room. The real question is which representative will rally a coalition to rewrite House rules and reclaim the lawmaking process. Without reform, even small disagreements with leadership demand an outsized, confl ict-heavy push.” Scotia Hille, Executive Director of Act on Mass said, “Every session, our elected representatives in the Statehouse allow popular, commonsense legislation like this bill to die without a vote. Unfortunately, they would rather leave our state’s neediest without adequate menstrual care than defy leadership by using their own power to initiate a vote. So long as we allow chamber leaders to control member’s salaries, I fear we will continue to see this pattern unfold. Our legislators should be empowered to act independently and organize their peers behind legislation their constituents need. This situation and unfortunately many others like it motivate Act on Mass to support a reform to legislative stipends.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes COMPANIES MUST DISCLOSED INGREDIENTS OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (S 1483) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a proposal that would require manufacturers of menstrual health products to clearly disclose and display a list of ingredients. The ingredients would have to be easily accessible on both retail packages and manufacturers’ websites. “A person who menstruates will use, on average, over 10,000 menstrual products in their lifetime,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “Yet, menstrual products have increasingly been found to contain harmful substances such as PFAS, heavy metals and other toxic chemicals.” “Menstrual equity is not only about making products free— it’s about ensuring those products are safe, high quality and labeled with full ingredient disclosure,” said Sasha Goodfriend, Executive Director of Mass NOW. “We are deeply grateful that the Senate understands that dignity requires both access and accountability. Today’s vote sends a powerful message: menstruators in Massachusetts deserve not just products, but the ability to make informed choices about what products they use for their menstrual health.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes EXPAND THE “MOVE OVER” LAW (S 2653) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would require motorists to slow down if they are approaching a stationary utility truck or BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Can You Get a Lump Sum Social Security Payment? Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration off ers a lumpsum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet fi led for my retirement benefi ts and would like to fi nd out if this is true. What can you tell me? Born In 1958 Dear 1958, There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that’s been around for many years that can provide retirees a lump-sum benefit, but you need to be past your full retirement age to be eligible, and there are fi nancial drawbacks you need to be aware of too. First, let’s review the basics. Remember that while workers can begin drawing their Social Security retirement benefi ts anytime between ages 62 and 70, full retirement age is 66 and 8 months for those born in 1958, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. At full retirement age, you are entitled to 100 percent of your benefi ts. But if you claim earlier, your benefi ts will be reduced by 5 to 6.66 percent every year you start before your full retirement age. While if you delay taking your benefi ts beyond your full retirement age, you’ll get 8 percent more each year until age 70. Lump Sum Option If you are past full retirement age, and have not yet fi led for your benefi ts, the Social Security Administration off ers a retroactive lump-sum payment that’s worth six months of benefi ts. Here’s how it works. Let’s say for example that you were planning to delay taking your Social Security benefi ts past your full retirement age of 66 and 8 months, but you changed your mind at 67 and two months. You could then claim a lumpsum payment equal to those six months of benefits. So, for instance, if your full retirement age benefi t was $2,500 per month, you would be entitled to a $15,000 lump sum payment. If you decided at age 67 that you wanted to fi le retroactively, you’d get only four months’ worth of benefi ts in your lump sum, because SSA rules prohibit you from claiming benefi ts that pre-date your full retirement age. Drawbacks The downside to this strategy is that once you accept a lump-sum payment, you’ll lose the delayed retirement credits you’ve accrued, and your future monthly retirement benefi t will be reduced to refl ect the amount you already received. It will also aff ect your future survivor benefi t to your spouse or other eligible family members after you die. You may also need to consider Uncle Sam. Depending on your income, Social Security benefits may be taxable, and a lump-sum payment could boost the amount of benefi ts that are taxed. The federal government taxes up to 50 percent of Social Security benefits at ordinary income tax rates if your combined income – defi ned as adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest income plus half of your Social Security benefi ts – exceeds $25,000, and up to 85 percent of benefits are taxable if combined income exceeds $34,000. For married couples, the comparable income thresholds for taxing benefi ts are $32,000 and $44,000. To help you calculate this, see IRS Publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefi ts” at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/p915.pdf, or call 800829-3676 and ask them to mail you a copy. In addition, if the lump-sum payment of retroactive Social Security benefi ts boosts your yearly income over $106,000 (or $212,000 for married couples fi ling jointly), it will increase your future Medicare premiums too. See Medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11579-medicare-costs.pdf for details. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior
Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 a stopped vehicle with fl ashing lights on the shoulder of a road or breakdown lane of a highway. Drivers on a highway with multiple lanes in each direction would also be required, if practicable, to change lanes to ensure greater safety for vehicles and individuals in the breakdown lane. The bill expands the state’s existing Move Over Law which provides this protection for emergency response vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles and tow trucks. “This essential legislation is a critical upgrade to our Move Over Law, expanding its life-saving protections to everyone who must work or wait on the side of a busy highway,” said sponsor Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Senate Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “By including disabled vehicles and utility workers and implementing stronger penalties, we are making everyone on our roads safer.” “National Grid employees perform critical repairs and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable energy service across Massachusetts every day when customers need it most,” said Shaun Vacher, Vice-President of Electric Operations for National Grid. “We thank the Senate for passing this important legislation to provide essential protections for roadside utility crews, helping ensure they can do this vital LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso - Chairman LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Everett Landco, LLC Property located at: 52 Beacham Street Master Plan Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 36 and 37 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for a Master Plan Special Permit. This Master Plan seeks approval for a variety of uses on multiple parcels of land within the Everett Docklands Innovation District totaling 106.21-acres of land. Totaling approximately 5.04-million square feet of development, the Master Plan anticipates a mix of uses including, but not limited to, residential, manufacturing, industrial, lab/office, and research & development. Supporting these new uses are over 10,000 linear feet of new roads and infrastructure and over 15-acres of open space and public parks. The Master Plan area encompasses parcels referenced by Assessors Department as H0-01-000130, H0-05-00162A, H0-05-00162B, H0-10-000069, and H0-11-000080. 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/PlanningBoard 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 person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: 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 October 24, 31, 2025 work safely and without unnecessary risk.” “The Massachusetts State Police shares the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s support for this bill, which provides important additions to the commonwealth’s existing Move Over Law,” said Col. Geoff rey Noble, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police. “While these expanded provisions support our ability to address dangerous behavior through enforcement, above all else, we want drivers to slow down and change lanes away from stationary vehicles when it’s safe to do so. Taking these common-sense steps will prevent the serious injuries and fatal outcomes that change lives forever.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL THE HOUSE GAVE INITIAL APPROVAL TO SEVERAL BILLS INCLUDING: FIRE CHIEF MUST BE A FORMER FIREFIGHTER (H 2646) – Would require that any candidates for appointment to the position of Fire Chief, Fire Commissioner or head of a fi re department in any city or town, must have been a uniformed member of the Massachusetts fi refi ghting force of a Massachusetts Fire Department for a minimum of fi ve years. Supporters said this would ensure that anyone appointed to one of these high positions has some fi rsthand experience as a fi refi ghter and has come up through the ranks. Rep. Dan Hunt (D-Boston), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. REQUIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (H 2644) – Would allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in any building with more than four units, which “undergoes a major alteration or modifi cation and is occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes” including lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences. This requirement would replace a current law that allows cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in any building with more than four units, which is “substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction.” Both the current law and the bill allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in newly constructed buildings. Supporters of the bill said that the “major alteration” standard is more inclusive and will apply to more buildings than the “substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction” standard. They argued that changing the standard will save more lives. They noted that automatic sprinklers work fast and give people more time to escape. They said that according to the Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition, having both sprinklers and smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fi re by 80 percent. They also pointed out that automatic sprinklers put out 90 percent of home fi res before the fi re department arrives, which reduces fi refi ghters’ exposure to the toxic products of combustion that cause cancer. Once again, Rep. Dan Hunt (D-Boston), the sponsor of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his bill and its approval. ABSENTEE BALLOTS (H 830) – Would require that early voting and absentee ballots be identical to a regular ballot that voters use on Election Day. Supporters said that current law only requires the ballots to be “similar.” They argued that it makes no sense for any of these three ballots to be diff erent from each other. Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. GOVERNOR’S COUNCILOR (H 805) – Would require that when candidates for Governor’s Council are listed on a voter ballot, the offi ce they are seeking be listed as Governor’s Council. Under current law, the listing says simply “Council.” Supporters said that using the word “Council” is too vague and many voters have no idea about the offi ce for which they are voting. They note that the Governor’s Council is a very important and powerful 8-member board which according to its website “meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the state treasury, pardons and commutations, and recording advice and consent to gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, members of the Parole Board, Appellate Tax Board, Industrial Accident Board and Industrial Accident Reviewing Board, notaries and justices of the peace.” Reps. Simon Cataldo (D-Concord) and Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury), the co-sponsors of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them BEACON | SEE PAGE 27
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 to comment on their bill and its approval. MUST PROVIDE CUSTOMERS INSURANCE FOR HEATING OIL SPILLS (H 1302) – Would require insurance companies that provide homeowners insurance to include insurance for heating oil releases to their customers. The measure also raises the required minimum coverage provided. Supporters said that some 100 homeowners experience an oil leak in Massachusetts every year. They noted that leaks can incur costly damage to the residence itself, but under Massachusetts law, owners are responsible for environmental cleanup, which can rise to $100,000 or more, to dispose of contaminated soil and mitigate the spread in surrounding areas. “Under current law, insurers are not mandated to provide coverage for heating oil releases but are only required to make it available to customers that explicitly request it,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “However, most homeowners are unaware that an oil spill is excluded from their base coverage. Most only discover this after they experience a catastrophic spill. In contrast, residential catastrophes stemming from other common forms of energy [like] natural gas and electricity, etc. are covered under typical homeowners’ policies.” Roy continued, “This means that all insurance payers contribute to paying such claims, regardless of whether they use that form of energy or not including those using home heating oil. My bill addresses this inequity by requiring that coverage be provided automatically to all homeowners and raising coverage limits to keep pace with rising cleanup costs. This small affirmative change will help prevent homeowners from going bankrupt or funding environmental cleanups with their retirement funds, children’s college funds or their life’s savings.” “This legislation is about enStrategic Gifting Of Assets I f you plan on making an outright gift of appreciated property such as stocks or real estate, keep in mind that the donee of your gift will accept the property with a cost basis equal to your cost basis. The cost basis might be the purchase price of the original stock or real estate plus any improvements made to the real estate. If the real estate is rental real estate, the cost basis is reduced by depreciation taken over the years since first placed in service. Generally, it is best to gift assets that have not appreciated much, if at all. Cash is always a good asset to gift because there are no cost basis issues or date of death valuation issues. You must always consider whether or not you deem it best to make outright gifts to children or to make gifts to an irrevocable Trust or a gifting Trust for their benefit. An outright gift to a child that might have creditor issues or that might be involved in a divorce would not be such a good idea. Trusts have spendthrift provisions that would offer protection to a child in the event of a lawsuit or divorce. Currently, there is no gift tax in Massachusetts. The federal gift tax exemption is currently $13,999,000. Under the Big Beautiful Bill passed in July of this year, Congress increased the exemption to $15,000,000 as of January 1, 2026. The federal estate tax exemption is currently $13,999,000. That too will be increased to $15,000,000 on January 1, 2026. The federal gift tax exemption and estate tax exemption are a unified exemption. You can either gift $13,999,000 federal gift tax free or die and bequeath $13,999,000 estate tax free, but you can’t do both. The taxfree gift amount is currently $19,000 per donee. A tax-free gift made does not reduce the $13,999,000 gift tax/estate tax exemption amount. When you die with appreciated stock or real estate that is includible in your taxable estate (even though your estate might be less than $13,999,000 for federal purposes or $2,000,000 for Massachusetts purposes) your beneficiaries obtain the benefit of Internal Revenue Code Section 1014 and receive a new cost basis equal to the fair market value at the time of your death. The huge benefit to your beneficiaries is that when they sell the appreciated property shortly after you pass, there would be no capital gain or very little capital gain resulting in no capital gains tax or very little capital gains tax. Retaining certain rights in a Trust, for example, will provide for inclusion in your taxable estate in order to obtain that much desired step up in cost basis. Another benefit of Code Section 1014 is that the beneficiary of the appreciated property receives preferential long-term capital gains tax treatment even if the beneficiary sold the appreciated property within one year from the date of death. Remember, short term capital gains are taxed at ordinary income tax rates federally and are taxed at the rate of 8.5% in Massachusetts. It is always important to select what assets to gift and how to make the actual gift. The tax implications can be significant. Transferring real estate or a stock portfolio to an irrevocable Trust structured as a grantor-type Trust would provide for a step-up in cost basis at the time of your death, avoid probate, and offer protection from a nursing home five years after the Trust is funded. Such a transfer is not a completed gift for tax purposes due to the right to receive income generated from the Trust, or the right to occupy, enjoy and possess any real estate held in Trust, or the right to determine the ultimate beneficiary of the 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. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865 - 4000 Docket No. MI23P4200PM Conservatorship of: MARY E. MULLEDY CITATION ON PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF ACCOUNT To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Frances X. Hogan of Boston, MA requesting allowance of the 1st account(s) as Conservator(s) You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on November 5, 2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 8, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate October 24, 2025 suring that no family loses their home or savings because of an accident they never saw coming,” said the Senate sponsor of the bill, Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow). “[My bill] will work to help prevent homeowners from going bankrupt or funding environmental cleanups by requiring that coverage automatically be provided to all homeowners and raising coverage limits to keep pace with rising cleanup costs.” BAN EMPLOYERS FROM ASKING FOR CREDIT REPORTS (H 4450) - Would prohibit employers from obtaining the credit reports of existing or potential employees except in certain circumstances including hiring for a position that requires national security clearance; a position for which a person is required by federal or state law to obtain a consumer report; and some executive or managerial positions at a financial institution. “The [bill] reduces barriers to employment by limiting the use of personal credit reports in the hiring process,” said the original sponsor of the bill in 2024, former Duxbury representative Josh Cutler, who is now Gov. Maura Healey’s Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-based Learning and Policy in the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. ”Credit BEACON | SEE PAGE 30
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Page 30 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Basnet, Sandeep Preci, Paulo Yao, Mark BEACON | FROM PAGE 27 scores were never intended to be used for employment purposes and pre-employment credit checks can create needless barriers for otherwise qualifi ed workers. Eleven other states already taken similar steps.” Rep. Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford), the sponsor of the proposHumane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 BUYER2 Devkota, Suvekchha Garcia, Magaly G SELLER1 Dibenedetto Ft Unit 21 Regency Condo Rt T&t Nt al, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his bill and its approval. REQUIRE UNIFORM BALLOTS (H 832) – Would require all election ballots to be uniform in size. “[My bill] requires all ballots be uniform in size, material and content for all voters, whether SELLER2 Dibenedetto, Thomas Passacantilli, Victor E Fabbri, Susan marked by hand or using a ballot-marking device,” said sponsor Rep. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington). “It also prohibits tabulating votes from barcodes, QR codes or any non-human-readable marks, mandating that votes be counted only from the selections visibly marked by the voter, except in limited cases where non-uniform ballots are necessary to comply with federal law or specifi c counting methods.” 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 ADDRESS 16 Oakes St 881 Broadway #21 12 Woodland St #38 CITY Everett Everett Everett 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 of October 13-17, the House met for a total of seven hours and 13 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 20 minutes. TRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com No Tricks, ust Find Offe mar on y Just a Treat! No Find out your homes value this Fall! Offering a FREE market analysis on your home! 781.231.9800 13 Seaview Avenue 5 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 1 Full Bath 976 Sq ft 317 Lynn Street Malden, MA 02148 Listed by: Lucia Ponte Cell: 781.883.8130 8 Rooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Full Bath 1,484 Sq ft 25 Mount Vernon St LISTED FOR: $1,133,900 Arlington, MA 02476 Listed by: Lori Johnson Cell: 781.718.7409 12 Rooms 7 Bedrooms 2 Full Bath 3,534 Sq ft Providing Real Estate Services for Nearly Two Decades Servicing Saugus, Melrose, Wakefield, Malden, all North Shore communities, Boston and Beyond. Servicing Sa LISTED FOR: $789,900 LISTED FOR: $489,900 Saugus, MA 01906 Listed by: Lori Johnson Cell: 781.718.7409 DATE 10.03.25 10.03.25 09.30.25 PRICE 730000 225000 330000 Mon.Oct. 13 No House session. No Senate session. Tues.Oct. 14 House11:01 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:24 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. Wed.Oct. 15 House10:59 a.m. to5:44 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. Oct. 16 House11:02 a.m. to 11:21a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to1:20p.m. Fri.Oct. 17 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. SINGLE FAMILY SINGLE FAMILY TWO FAMILY
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