THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 14, 2025 Page 7 Rep. McGonagle-sponsored bill protecting transit workers passes in the House Expands and solidifi es protections for transit workers portant and urgent. I was able to share some stories of transit workers who have been beaten, threatened and spit on, just for doing their job. These hardworking men and women provide an essential service to the people of the Commonwealth and they deserve our respect and adequate protections.” PROTECTING | SEE PAGE 9 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Rep. Joe McGonagle is shown addressing members of the House. Special to Th e Advocate O n October 22, 2025, State Representative Joe McGonagle and his bill protecting transit workers from assault scored a major victory when it was brought to the House fl oor and passed (160-0). The bill, H.4645, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker, expands and solidifi es existing protections for transit workers who are assaulted while on the job. McGonagle spoke on the House fl oor before the members advocating for the bill and shared stories of transit workers who have been assaulted on the job. “I am beyond thrilled we have passed this bill and with such momentum and enthusiasm,” said McGonagle. “I was honored to speak before my colleagues and share why this bill is so imCelebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines From left to right: State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, nursing center employee Becky Richards and U.S. Army veteran James Mooney. (Courtesy photo) PURPLE HEART | FROM PAGE 1 Treasurer Goldberg encourages all Massachusetts residents to visit FindMassMoney. com or call 617-367-0400 to check whether they or their loved ones have unclaimed property waiting to be recovered. Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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