THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 14, 2025 Page 9 PROTECTING | FROM PAGE 7 Current Massachusetts law imposes heightened penalties on individuals for assault and battery against public employees: police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and other government workers. This bill adds public transit workers to that list. The bill also clarifies and broadens the definition of assault by specifically recognizing that projecting bodily fluids, such as spitting or throwing substances like urine, constitutes assault against a public worker. Offenders would face a sentence ranging from a minimum of 90 days to 2.5 years in a house of correction and a fine between $500 and $5,000 or both. “I’m so grateful to the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 for their hard work on this legislation and the brave workers who have spoken about their struggles,” said McGonagle. “I also would like to thank Speaker Mariano, Chairman Michael Day and both their offices for helping push this issue forward. I am hopeful this bill will pass swiftly in the Senate and be on the Governor’s desk in no time.” SALE | FROM PAGE 6 part of its bi-annual Feed the Funnel event December 1517, where employees, families, friends, and community partners team up with The Pack Shack to pack over one million meals for local residents in need. For more information about Encore Boston Harbor’s community engagement and charitable efforts, visit www.encorebostonharbor.com/community. About Encore Boston Harbor Encore Boston Harbor, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, features more than 210,000 square-feet of gaming space, over 2,600 slot machines, over 200 table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. Situated on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor boasts 671 spaRep. Joe McGonagle with Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 members. (Courtesy photos) The bill was passed last session but did not move forward in the Senate. On October 23, 2025, the Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways & Means, which recommended an amendment and passage. On November 13 a bill hearing will be held. cious hotel rooms, a Forbes Five-Star spa, salon and fitness center, specialty retail shops, a variety of dining and lounge venues, including Forbes Four-Star rated Rare Steakhouse and more than 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting spaces. The grounds feature a six-acre Harborwalk with pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an event lawn, public art, and ornate floral displays. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The casino offers free self-parking for all guests seven days a week. Encore Boston Harbor is a proud partner of the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and New England Revolution. For more information, visit encorebostonharbor.com or follow Encore Boston Harbor on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING Dinner MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025 5-8 PM CONNOLLY CENTER 90 CHELSEA ST. CHIEF JOSEPH HICKEY CHIEF PAUL STRONG
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