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EV Vol. 32, No.49 -FREEEVE ER TT Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Future unclear for proposed professional soccer stadium in Everett Legislative budget compromise leaves out key zoning provision needed to move forward on 25,000 seat stadium near Encore By Steve Freker T he future of a proposal to site a 25,000-seat professional soccer stadium at a prime waterfront parcel in Everett is unclear at best, following a recent passage of a latein-the-year spending bill. A budget deal between the Mass. House and Senate resulted in Gov. Maura Healey signing a $3.1 supplemental budget bill Monday after weeks of legislative delays, debates and disagreements. The primary need for the bill was to address the heavily-challenged and underfunded — due to the infl ux of new migrant families— Mass. emergency shelter system and public employee raises. Left out of the bill was a provision which would have streamlined zoning for 43-acre Everett land parcel where a closed power plant now sits. At present, the area is considered a “Designated Port Area,” limiting what can be built on the waterfront. An amendment that was considered as part of the supplemental budget bill had requested the Senate to remove that designation, for the purpose of converting the parcel into a professional soccer stadium and a waterfront park. The stadium, if built, would be the new home of the New England Revolution, owned by The Kraft Group, which also owns the New England Patriots, for a number of years has expressed wanting to move from Gillette Stadium to a site closer to Boston. For several years they have worked on a proposal to build a stadium on land directly across Rt. 99/Broadway from the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett. Wynn Resorts owns the 43acre land parcel in question, having purchased it from Constellation Energy for $25 million in March, this year. Wynn Resorts operates Encore Boston Harbor on behalf of the owner of the casino, Realty Income. The Mass. House had approved language addressing the zoning in a measure last year, but it did not advance. It FUTURE UNCLEAR | SEE PAGE 16 R SINCE 1921 Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, December 8, 2023 Lighting up the Holiday Season Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacy, their son, Carlo, and daughter, Caroline threw the switch to light Everett’s offi cial tree to kick off the holiday season during the City’s annual tree lighting last Friday evening in Everett Square. See pages 12&13 for photo highlights. City Council sets residential/ commercial FY’24 tax rates By Neil Zolot esidential property tax rates are rising in three of Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com the four property categories in Fiscal 2024. The total for the average two-family home is rising $126 per $1,000 of value from $6,047 to $6,173, refl ecting an increase in average value from $671,889 to $710,094. For the average single-family home, it is rising $68 per $1,000 of value from $4,063 to $4,131, the result of an increase in average value from $503,485 to $531,922. For the average three-family home, it is rising $58 per $1,000 of value from $7,661 to $7,819, the result of an increase in average value from $817,421 to $853,662. The only properties for which taxes are falling are condominiums, albeit slightly dropping $4 from $1,853 to $1,849, despite an increase in average value from $315,879 to $332,744. The fi gures are calculated with the City Council adopting a number of measures of relief, at their meeting on Monday, November 27. They include adopting a Residential Tax Factor at .737612%, the minimum factor, to reduce the residential sectors tax burden from 74% of the levy to 55% and raise the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property (C/I/P) sector from 26% to 45%, which they did at their meeting Monday, November 27. (Personal Property covers items in commercial and industrial parcels, like office equipment and even barbershop chairs.) The Residential Factor governs the percentage of the tax levy to be paid by property owners. Under a Uniform Tax rate each class of property pays a share equal to its share of the total city value, a factor of 1, but communities can shift the burden from one classifi cation of property owner to another. “30% of cities and towns split the tax rate,” Assessor Bernard Deveraux explained. “It’s signifi cant in communities with a substantial commercial tax base. It doesn’t change the total, but delineates the share for each class.” Medford, a city with some TAX RATES | SEE PAGE 11

Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 City improves convenience with new parking kiosks Will offer additional language options and more convenient ways to pay M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett has recently installed new parking kiosks with improved language access and more payment methods throughout the city. The new solar-powered parking kiosks, which replaced all of the previous kiosks located throughout Everett, will continue to operate in Pay-by-Plate mode. Drivers will enter their license plate number into the kiosk, then pay for the amount of time they want using quarters or a credit or debit card, providing sufficient time to visit shops and restaurants. In addition to these payment methods, the new kiosks offer contactless payment methods using a credit card, smartwatch or smartphone. Another feature the new kiosks offer is the option to change the language from English to either Spanish, Haitian Creole or Portuguese, which are the four most commonly spoken languages in Everett. “The new parking kiosks are an upgrade that allows us to offer more convenient payment methods like contactless payment options, while maintaining the original ways to pay that most of us are familiar with,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Another important addition that comes with the new parking kiosks is the option to adjust the text on the display screen to one of the four most commonly spoken languages in our community making it much easier for all.” As a reminder, the City is not The different payment methods are quarters, credit or debit cards and newly added contactless payment methods. The new parking kiosks offer the ability to change the display language from English to either Spanish, Haitian Creole or Portuguese. requiring payment of parking meters for up to two hours from Dec. 1, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024, in support of local businesses during the holiday shopping season. Motorists parked for more than two hours will be subject to a ticket. Looking to the future, the One of the new parking kiosks located on Broadway in front of Everett City Hall. City plans to integrate a smartphone app that will allow for another easy and convenient option to pay for parking. For additional information, please call 617-394-2270. Everett’s resurgence gains momentum: Davis sets stage for transformative development after acquiring 100 acre Exxon site E verett Landco, LLC, a real estate development venture led by affiliates of The Davis Companies (Davis) and Global Partners LP (Global), recently acquired a 100-acre property in Everett, Mass., from ExxonMobil. The development offers the venture and the City of Everett an opportunity to transform a site on which fossil fuels have been refined and stored for the last century into a dynamic 21st -century residential and commercial center that embraces the creativity and vitality of the area while contributing to the community’s prosperity and environmental well-being. The former Exxon parcels, which are located in Everett’s Lower Broadway Economic Development District, include a deep water marine terminal on the Mystic River and two former tank farms close to Routes 16 and 99, the MBTA commuter rail and Encore Boston Harbor. “We have been attracted to the tremendous potential of this site for quite some time,” said Davis Chief Development Officer Michael Cantalupa. “The size and configuration of the tank farm parcels can accommodate a wide mix of uses, including critically needed housing, clean energy uses, advanced research facilities, and high-tech manufacturing.” “More than a decade ago, we set out to make Lower Broadway a jewel for Everett and an entrance to the city that makes us all proud,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “We look forward to working with this venture to remediate and re-develop the former Exxon site to advance this transformation and bring clean energy and green tech jobs to our city. Within another ten years, Lower Broadway will be of even greater benefit to all our residents and the broader community.” With the acquisition now closed, Davis will embark on a multiyear environmental remediation of the site, which has operated as an oil tank farm since 1965. Davis has partnered with Global, a long-established and local family-founded company. As a leading provider of essential energy products in the Northeast and beyond, Global has extensive and deep expertise in the management and clean up of properties with complex environmental conditions. The remediation will prepare the site for more efficient and progressive ventures, including green tech research and manufacturing. This venture and project are representative of the comprehensive approach Global takes to maximizing the value of its real estate holdings through diversification and optimization. “The historic use of this land is emblematic of 20th century industry. Not only are we cleaning it up, but we have the chance to completely re100 ACRE | SEE PAGE 6

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 3 Orange Rose Foundations Presents Donation to Portal To Hope Special to Th e Advocate O n November 17th, 2023, the Orange Rose Foundation was proud to present a check to Portal to Hope, in support of their hard work towards helping victims of and raising awareness to domestic violence.These funds are a direct result of the funds raised during the 5th annual Walk for Ersilia held on October, 7th in Everett. The Orange Rose foundation is a 501(c) 3 charity founded by the family and friends of a victim of domestic violence.Ersilia Cataldo was an active member of the Everett community volunteering her time to help others.The work done by Portal to Hope provides a variety of programs and services that help survivors heal and recover from situations of domestic abuse.The Orange Rose Foundation will continue to work hard to raise funds to support programs that do as much good as Portal to Hope. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Shown are members of Orange Rose Foundation as well as Portal to Hope: Balan BraxtonLewis, Gina Maniscalco, Elvira Cataldo, Amata Cucuzza, Erminia Amy Buscaino and Marni Gallagher. (Courtesy photo) HOLIDAY SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 5 Virginia L. Fiske is 105 years young S he will be celebrating her 105 years on Dec. 10, 2023. Virginia lived originally in Everett and Nahant, Mass., and is now living in Chelsea, Mass., at an assisted living estate called Leonard Florence Center for Living. She was married to her late husband Lew Fiske Sr. and had two sons – Lew Fiske and the late Richard Fiske – and also one grandson, Mathew. She is the daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace Rocco, and has a sister, Grace Pedneault and her late husband Jerry, plus three brothers – Horace and his wife Helen, Henry and his wife Mary, Richard and his ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ December 11–16, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Connolly Center Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, December 14, at 12 p.m. “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” has Agatha Christie’s Belgian sleuth solving a murder case at Christmas. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin (617-3942300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Libraries. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, December 11, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required. Storytime with Vera: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, December 12, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, December 12, at 3 p.m. Let’s make a Big Eyed Christmas Magnet. All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Storytime and Singalong with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 13, at 11 a.m. Join us for a funfi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Mad Science Presents: Café Grossé: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Be a chef grossé! Create awful play food for Café Grossé wait staff to serve to those who dare to dine. Our signature dish: Spaghetti and Eyeballs Grossé. You can be a server, host or customer; no restaurant experience required! Edible food snacks available at the end of the program. Registration is required, so sign up today! Saturday Cinema Special! Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, December 16, at 12 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Home Alone” with your friends and family. Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, December 16, at 12 p.m. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Shute Adult and Teens Christmas Carol by Delvena Theatre: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. The Delvena Theatre Company will present a dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Watch in fascination as Marley comes back from the dead to help Scrooge amend his miserly ways here on earth and transform himself into a pleasant, giving old gentleman. With the help of three ghosts – the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Future – the audience will be mesmerized as old Scrooge takes a long look at his life and reevaluates its path. Open to all ages and no registration required. Shute Children’s Storytime with Vera: Shute Children’s Room, Thursday, December 14, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Shute Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. wife Barbara, who are all deceased, and also enjoys the company of her many, many friends, family, nieces and nephews. We are all so proud to have known Virginia, who is an amazing, remarkable and incredible person among the living. God bless her always. 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 Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882

Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 PORTAL TO HOPE | FROM PAGE 4 Attorney Kathryn Fallon Manupelli and 2023 Outstanding Leadership Award recipients – Tricia DiDomenico of the DiDomenico Foundation, Juan Lopez of Eagle Bank and Patti Fratti of Everett Bank – and Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon. Shown from left to right: Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon, Kristy Kelley, Lisa LaMonica, Lori Tammaro and Joanne Parris offer civilian support at the Everett Police Department. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: George Romvos, Diane Moore, Jaime DiPlatzi, Marissa Cunningham, Commander Matt Cunningham, Dana Catizone, Laura Cadigan, Karen Hurley, Laura Lapiore, Mark Natola and Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon. The VFW Mottolo Post 4524 (8102) received an Outstanding Leadership Award. Mirlande Felissaint, Matt & Al Lattanzi, Millie Cardello, David Pretti, Tricia and Sal DiDomenico and Nicson Prince. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Police Chief Steven Mazzie received a recognition for his retirement. The Orange Rose Foundation received an Outstanding Leadership Award. Shown from left to right: Silvia Cataldo, Gina Maniscalco, Adriana Carbo, Anthony Cataldo, Josephine Cerasuolo, Marc Cerasuolo, Anthoby Carbo, Portal To Hope Founder Debbie Fallon, Marlene Zizza, Joe Buscaino and Marni Gallagher. 100 ACRE | FROM PAGE 2 imagine how this property will be used for the next century,” said Davis President Stephen Davis. “As a strong partnership between two local firms, it is an honor to have the opportunity to invest in Everett’s ongoing renaissance, rolling up our sleeves alongside city, state, and federal officials to dramatically transform a vital part of our own backyard. We look forward to collaborating with the community to unlock the potential of this site and add to Everett’s vibrancy, environmental resiliency, economic vitality, and culture.” Davis is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management firm that leverages five decades of experience, the strength of its leadership team and employees and a diversified portfolio to deliver maximum value for its investors and tenants. Headquartered in Boston and investing across the United States, Davis prides itself on taking a nimble, collaborative approach to delivering best-inclass results from complex opportunities. For further information, visit www.thedaviscompanies.com.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 7 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society news T he December Monthly Meeting for the Melrose Arts and Crafts Society will be held on Monday, December 11 at First Baptist Church (561 Main St. in Melrose) from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Linda Camberlain will be teaching how to make an origami tie. Members will be working on ongoing projects – Teddy Bears & fi dget mats. This will be the last meeting of 2023. At the November meeting, members were taught how to make diamond dot pictures and embroidered cards. After the business meeting, a Mary Kay director demonstrated on Georgette Petraglia and what a demo it was! Very entertaining and informative. Members were asked to bring red hats and blankets for preemies to the January meeting for distribution to MelroseWakefi eld Hospital for Valentine’s Day. The society has members from the surrounding 11 communities, and new members are always welcome. If you are interested or have questions, please call Dorothy Iuduce at 781-662-2099. Hope to see you soon. Happy Holidays to all! Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Call Driveways from $35

Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Zion Church Ministries hosts Prayer for Peace Z By Tara Vocino ion Church Ministries held a Prayer for Peace last Wednesday night. Those in attendance took a group photo. Front row, shown from left to right: Robert Price, Sheila Lee-Caldwell, Marcia Brown, Dominique Gooding, Duncan Brock, Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon, Haley Drane, Simone Holyfield, Councillor-Elect Holly Garcia, Vilma Torres, Rev. Joseph Chacha Marwa, Kathleen Parker, Frank Parker, Bishop Regina Shearer. Second row, shown from left to right: Dotty Amos, Nena Price, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Yanique Louis, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Rev. Bishop Robert Brown, and Councillor Al Lattanzi. Top row, shown from left to right: Peter Sikoro, Kim Nicolo, Jermaine Bellard, and City Councilor-Elect Anthony DiPierro. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Zion Church Ministries Bishop Robert Brown said the world has changed to bring about more destruction and hurt, increasing the need to pray. Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the power of prayer is very personal to him, adding that he prays for world peace. Immaculate Conception Priest Joseph Chacha Marwa prayed for the Middle East. Shown from left to right: Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi, Marcia Brown, Councillor-At-Large John Hanlon, Immaculate Conception Priest Joseph Chacha Marwa and Ward 4 City Councillor Elect Holly Garcia at Zion Church Ministries during last Wednesday’s Prayer For Peace. Marcia Brown said God is love. Bishop Regina Shearer prayed for those on the front lines, city and government officials. State Senator Sal DiDomenico said to push out the evil and push forward the good. Prayer changes things — are you ready for a change? Were asked of guests. Shown from left to right: Ward 3 City Council Elect Anthony DiPierro with Kathleen and Frank Parker, who is a former School Committee member. Councillor-At-Large John Hanlon said the power of prayer works. Police Officer Jeraime Bellard said we need to rise above turmoil. Ward 6 Councillor Alfred Lattanzi said he wishes the world would change and be a better place for all of us. Shown from left to right: Marcia Brown, Kim Nicolo, and Dominique Gooding. Simone Holyfield spoke about what God means to her. Ward 3 City CouncillorElect Anthony DiPierro said although he’s made mistakes, forgiveness is possible. Duncan Brock prayed for peace.

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Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ A Huge ‘Thank You’ to Nick Nuzzo! Webster Custodian makes a Generous Donation J epresentatives from the Everett Public Schools (EPS) and the City of Everett gathered at the Webster School on Friday, November 17, 2023, to extend their sincerest gratitude to custodian Nick Nuzzo for purchasing 10 Market Basket gift cards to deservR ing families for Thanksgiving. “Mr. Nuzzo has been making an annual donation to our students for several years, and I couldn’t let this holiday season pass without properly thankThe Kiwanis Has Us Covered! Club makes Annual Donation of Gloves and Hats T hanks to the Kiwanis Club of Everett for donating 40 dozen hats and 40 dozen gloves to the Webster School. School Committee Members and Kiwanians joined Interim Superintendent William Hart and Webster School Principal Christopher Barrett for a formal presentation on Friday, November 17. Webster staff will distribute the gloves and hats to students and include them in the New Student Welcome Package. The Kiwanis Club of Everett makes this donation to a diff erent EPS school every autumn, in time for the arrival of cold New England weather. Thank you, Kiwanians! ing him,” said Ward 1 School Committee Member Millie Cardello, a Webster grandparent who organized the event. “My thanks to the EPS and the City for joining me in recognizing this tremendous act of kindness.” Interim Superintendent William Hart presented a formal letter of thanks to Nuzzo, while Director of Veterans Aff airs Antoine Coleman presented the 16-year EPS veteran with an offi cial citation from the City of Everett. School Committee Chairperson Mike Mangan and Ward 3 School Committee Member Jeanne Cristiano also attended the special ceremony. “You can’t beat the combination of community and compassion, and this thoughtful and helpful donation encapsulates both,” said Interim Superintendent Hart. “It was my privilege to join the School Committee and the city in recognizing and thanking Mr. Nuzzo.” Be The Change EHS Students immerse Themselves in Outdoor Art Exhibit ewish Arts Collaborative (JArts) Executive Director Laura Mandel led Everett High School students on a lively tour of the outdoor art exhibit, Be The Change, on Friday, November 17, 2023. JArts brought the exhibit to Everett’s Glendale Park through a grant award to Art Lab Everett. Mandel guided EHS students through the exhibit and helped them analyze and interpret the meanings of the sculptures, which included: “Free To Learn” by Ruth Kathryn Henry, “In Other Eyes” by Wen Hao Tien, “The Power of the Vote” by Dana Woolf, “Wishing Well” by Cicily Carew, and “Transcending Borders” by Julia Czeko. (Many students noted that “Transcending Borders” was their favorite piece.) Mandel led a meaningful academic discourse with the students, who shared their emotions and the memories the sculptures elicited. It made for a thought-provoking discussion on what was a picturesque fall afternoon. JArts is a Boston-based organization devoted to connecting people through the power of arts and culture; Mandel is an artist, social entrepreneur and public art advocate. Thanks to JArts and the Everett Art Lab for creating this engaging opportunity for our students. Educator’s Work Featured at Lesley University E Pictured from left to right: Back row: Ward 3 School Committee Member Jeanne Cristiano, School Committee Chairperson Mike Mangan, Ward 1 School Committee Member Millie Cardello, Webster School Principal Christopher Barrett and Interim Superintendent William Hart; middle row: Kiwanis Club of Everett President Fred Capone, Secretary Matthew Alphen, Kiwanian John Mattuchio and Director of Veterans Aff airs Antoine Coleman. Same order, in front, with Webster School educators Samantha Grant and Devon Abruzzese are students Charlotte Carback, Bailey Estrada Escobar, Cameron Ramirez, Samuel Cardello, Declan Clinch, Kenneth Ferullo and Franklin David. The Thanksgiving Spirit T From left: Lafayette School Principal David Brady, Madeline English School Principal Theresa Tringale, Ms. Pam Miller and Interim Superintendent William D. Hart. verett High School art educator Josephine Dougan’s work is currently featured in an exhibit at the Roberts Gallery at Lesley University. The exhibition, Then and Now, celebrates more than 30 years of printmaking at Lesley Art + Design. The exhibition, which runs through December 17, 2023, highlights the work of 15 selected alumni, including Dougan. The pieces showcase their previous contributions to Lesley Art + Design’s annual print portfolio, as well as a selection of each artist’s current work in various media. Lesley Professor and Noted Artist Visits Everett High A Zonta Club Donates Gift Cards to the EPS hanks to the Zonta Club of Chelsea and the North Shore for donating six $50 Market Basket gift cards to deserving EPS families at the Lafayette School and Madeline English School. Zonta Club member Pam Miller made the donation on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Administration Building on Vine Street. cclaimed artist and Lesley University Professor Michelle Lougee was a guest lecturer in Everett High School’s Fiber Arts class on Monday, November 20, 2023. Lougee’s work centers on sustainability and the environment. Specifically, she uses crochet techniques and plastic to create forms representative of sea life and ecosystems. She inspires students and fi ber artists to be resourceful and innovative with their materials and processes. At Everett High, she showed students how to create their own yarn out of plastic bags. Students used single crochet techniques with their hooks, chaining their “plarn” (plastic yarn) six times, to create their own forms.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 11 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ From the Arts Department Famous Puppeteer Dazzles Kindergartners R enowned puppeteer Leigh Baltzer performed for more than 70 kindergartners at the Whittier School on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She performed imaginative and engaging renditions of “Owl Babies,” “Little Blue Truck” and “Caps For Sale,” all featuring a variety of puppets and other visuals. Afterwards she answered questions about the stories and her puppets. She also ave every student coloring pages with images of her puppets to take home. TAX RATES | FROM PAGE 1 similarities to Everett, does. The rural bedroom town Wenham doesn’t. Tax rates will be $11.46 per $1,000 of value for residential and $24 for C/I/P for Fiscal 2024. Under a single rate it would be $31.71 across the board. They also approved a 25% Residential Exemption and appropriating $10 million of Free Cash to reduce the Fiscal 2024 tax burden. Exclusions from the exemption are vacant land and residential properties not occupied as a primary residence by the owner. “Property valued at less than $1.462 million is seeing some sort of benefi t,” Deveraux said. “An overwhelming majority of people are benefi ting.” The Residential Exemption moved from 20% to 25% in 2019. “I’m a big supporter of the exemption,” Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Matewsky said in discussion. “It gives relief to homeowners who actually live here.” Without those measures, the residential tax rates would have risen $92 for condominiums, $165 for single-family homes, $223 for two-family homes and $154 for three-family homes. “The Mayor felt this was in the best interest of residents and the best use of more Free Cash than we have in the past given the infl ationary pressure everyone is feeling,” Deveraux said, in reference to use of $7 million in previous years. Chief Financial Offi cer Eric Demas shared concerns raised by Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith as to whether using $10 million was susTAX RATES | SEE PAGE 19 YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!

Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 City of Everett hosts annual Tree Lighting Everett community gathered in Everett Square as mayor Demaria and family threw the switch to light the tree The giant inflatable snowman fun house in the Norwood Street Parking Lot was a hit. The Everett High School Band helped lead the procession down Broadway to the event in Everett Square. Some attendees chose to take a break from the excitement and sit by the fire and enjoy holiday classics playing throughout the event. The School Street Municipal Parking Lot was packed with attendees checking out everything this annual event had to offer. Attendees awaiting their balloon creations. There were plenty of free goodies throughout the event – like fried dough, warm pretzels and hot chocolate – for all to enjoy. Everett Chamber of Commerce President Dan Cameron welcomed attendees to kick off the festivities. The Jani Star Dancers Dance Team performed. Attendees enjoyed hay rides during the event. The line waiting to see Santa and Mrs. Claus was no big deal thanks to arts and crafts being available while attendees waited. Pedro Rivera, a member of the City of Everett’s Department of Public Works team, performed. Mr. and Mrs. Claus greeted all the children and their families, who could take a professional photo and create a lasting memory. There were many favorite holiday characters roaming throughout the event, but even The Grinch couldn’t resist Everett’s holiday spirit.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 13 Catarina Patterson handing out free goodie bags at the Mayor’s tent courtesy of Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett. Everett’s own Maria Guanci performed. The Everett High School Crimson Choir performed. Everett’s official tree is now lit for the holiday season. Angelena Hightower & the Unit performed. Angelena Hightower performed. The United Troops of Everett and Chelsea Girl Scouts performed on the stage. Zion Church Ministries’ Bishop Robert Brown delivered an energetic opening blessing. Santa paraded down Broadway from City Hall and arrived in style thanks to the Everett Fire Department. Special to The Advocate T All smiles after visiting the face painting tent. Attendees got to enjoy live performances of holiday songs by different acts throughout the evening. he City of Everett hosted the annual Tree LightThe Everett City Council handed out free cookies. Attendees excited to go for a ride on the “Norwood Street Express” train. ing event on Friday, Dec. 2, at Everett Square, in celebration of the holiday season. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and family threw the switch and lit up the beautiful Christmas tree to spread holiday cheer with the most wonderful celebration of the year. The City spread holiday cheer with many fun and free activities, including live performances, hay rides, train rides, holiday characters, face painting, balloon creations, food, giveaways and even a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus directly from the North Pole. They paraded down Broadway, led by the Everett Police and Fire Departments and Everett High School’s award-winning band. Also at the event, attendees were able to meet and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus upstairs at the Parlin Library and partake in arts & crafts while waiting in line for their turn to see them. “The Tree Lighting is always a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together to spread cheer and celebrate the holiday season,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’d like to thank all of the sponsors, participants, volunteers and everyone who attended for making this event another tremendous success. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Everett.” If you would like to know about all of the upcoming events the City of Everett has planned, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. You can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @City_EverettMA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the many exciting events that are planned.

Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Crimson Tide boys’ basketball team begins new era Tuesday against visiting Malden on ‘White Out’ Night New coach Gerard boyce looks to maintain the program’s winning tradition with a collaborative effort By Joe McConnell T he Everett High School (EHS) boys’ basketball team has a new coach. Stanley Chamblain, an EHS assistant principal, stepped down this summer from his role as head coach of the team after a five-year run, which featured four state tournament berths and two Greater Boston League (GBL) titles. The Crimson Tide ended up with a 1011 overall record last year after losing to host Attleboro in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament, 67-55. They finished second in the GBL at 10-4. Gerard Boyce has succeeded him as the Crimson Tide’s top boys hoop boss. Boyce comes from a strong high school basketball lineage, dating back to his own playing days at East Boston High School, where he learned the game from legendary Mass. Hall of Fame coach Mike Rubin. He played in Rubin’s program from 1986 to 1990. The East Boston native later volunteered at his alma mater for several years, working his way up to associate head coach of the team. He also coached multiple AAU squads over the years. Needless to say, he loves teaching basketball to future generations, and he simply said, “Coaching is my passion.” Speaking about lineage, he knows all about the history of Gerard Boyce New EHS Boys’ Basketball Coach Everett boys’ basketball. “Everett doesn’t use the word rebuild [when heading into a new season],” he said to the Everett Advocate earlier this week. And with that said, Boyce will carry 15 players on the varsity roster. After just a few practices, he had this assessment of this year’s team: “The players and coaches are grinding hard to get ready for the season,” while adding, “but we will know what type of team we will be as the season progresses. My motto is to get better each week.” Jaysaun Coggins, coming off of an 8-2 football season, Liam Dorosario, Leison Ruiz, Cleevence Erilus and Steve Nunes are this year’s captains. Lawan Swain and Gerell Boyce will assist Boyce along the sidelines, or as he says, “We collaborative coach.” Boyce scheduled scrimmages against Chelmsford and Wakefield to get ready for this season in order to make adjustments while also trying to eradicate the mistakes. The Everett boys will open up the season at home against Malden on Tuesday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m. “We are doing a ‘White Out’ theme on opening night,” said Boyce. “The first 300 fans attending the game will be given a white T-shirt with a red E on it. The players will wear white uniforms, and the coaches will coach in white attire.” The Tide will then go up against host Chelsea two nights later at 6 p.m. Meet the EHS Crimson Tide Field Hockey Team Taisha Alexandre, Isabella Barbosa, Justin Contreras Chacon, Ricardo Contreras Chacon, Meghan Currie, Laury Darius, Stephany Desouza, Malaica Guillaume, Wilins Julien, Yasmin Linhares, Emma Longmore, JN Baptiste Orleus, Rosena Pun, Jasmine Salvador, Jonathan Scioletti, Caden Sylvia, Lindsey Sylvia, Jasmine Thrower, and Luiza Velev. The team is coached by Head Coach Sabrina Wright and Assistant Coach Taylor Woodbury. (Courtesy photo)

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 15 A world of options opens up for a senior Crimson Tide all-purpose offensive threat Zamor begins college recruitment all over again after reconsidering the bC Eagles’ offer By Joe McConnell I t was widely assumed that Boston College was going to be the next destination for Christian Zamor, the 6-foot2, 195-pound Everett High School (EHS) all-purpose offensive threat, after he committed to play football there earlier this year. But those plans have since changed. Zamor is now looking into other schools, including a couple right now from the Ivy League. “I reconsidered going to BC, because I wanted to explore other options that would be a better fit for me and my goals,” Zamor told the Everett Advocate earlier this week. “I’m looking at a school that will provide me with a great education, great culture and people to go along with also having a good football program. I basically want to be in a place where I will grow [into an allaround student-athlete].” Zamor has so far received offers from Ivy League schools Princeton and Brown University, plus UMass Amherst, University of Connecticut and University of New Hampshire. He’d like to study Psychology in college, but that, too, is subject to change. Justin Flores, who took over the EHS football program this year, knows Zamor should do quite well on the collegiate level. “There isn’t much advice to give someone like Christian. He is more mature than your average senior, and he is ready to step out of high school and go to college today, and that’s on and off the field,” said Flores. “But if I had to give any advice it would be that there are scholarship players coming in and out of the programs every semester. You must compete daily for a spot on the roster, and so don’t be hindered by the small things that you can’t always control. He will be successful at the next level, because the discipline he has coupled with his determination to do the right thing will always steer him in the right direction.” While the next chapter in his life remains undecided, Zamor is still trying to come to grips with the fact that his remember our Thanksgiving game [against St. Mary’s of Lynn]. It was some of the most fun that I had all season, and I was able to do it wearing No. 18 [he regularly wore No. 2] in honor of my friend and former teammate Fab [Fabieri Fabert, a 2022 EHS graduate, who passed away one month later in June of that year].” Besides playing in the same Christian Zamor Tide Football standout high school football career is now over. “It still hasn’t hit me completely. I think, as I look back, it’ll sink in more that I’ll never play another down for Everett,” he said. “But I’m thankful for my time playing here, and am looking forward to what’s next.” But there’s no doubt he has plenty of memories that won’t go away anytime soon, including the game against BC High this year, when the Tide beat the Eagles on a field goal with under a minute left on the clock. “That game was electric,” Zamor said. “I will also high school football program, Christian, who has studied the Bible for the past four years, and Fab also belonged to the same Boston International Christian Church, also known as the Boston Disciples on Beacon Hill. Zamor strictly played football the last four years, but in the spring he plans on running track and is looking forward to it. It should create more memories for him. “Right now, I will miss the process of preparing as a team like the daily workouts, practices and film sessions,” the Everett senior said. “In the moment, it was definitely tough at times, but looking back the FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 16 Tide boys’ hockey adds JV, middle school teams following large tryout turnout Everett co-op begins GbL season Wednesday at home against Somerville By Joe McConnell E verett High School coach Craig Richards’ boys’ coop hockey team, comprised of players from Everett, Revere, Mystic Valley and Malden, ended up with an 9-11 record last year, just missing a state tournament berth. Since Richards and his staff took over the program, they have gone from three wins to last year’s high of nine, and more progress is expected from them once again this winter. Optimism is bursting at the seams throughout the team with its two top lines back in the fold. Michael Brandano, Jake Simpson and Ollie Svenson make up one unit. Matt Lacroix, Frankie Annunziata and Lucas Deguire is the other trio of veteran forwards. Richards expects Liam Thompson, Vishant Chawla and Jacob Cantone to also step up and add depth among the forwards. Jacky Summers, Andrew Crasco and Riley Constantine will help anchor the defense, along with returning players Ben Saia and Jonathan Brandano. Freshman defensemen David Perez and Tommy Cronin are also expected to make an impact this season, along with goalie Ray Blauvelt, who will be a nice depth piece in net that will also feature returnees Ben Rosa and Aaron Al Marayati. “We have 10 seniors on this year’s roster, and we expect a lot from them,” said Richards. “There’s a lot of experience on this team, and as a result our expectations are extremely high this year.” Brandano, Simpson, Summers, Svenson and Deguire are the team captains this winter, prompting Richards to remark, “there’s a lot of leadership on this team.” Richards welcomed over 30 players to tryouts on Nov. 27. It was a large turnout for a program on the upswing, which gives it more than enough players to put together a JV and middle school team, as well. Assistant coach Jamie Branzel, one of the best X’s & O’s mentors around, according to Richards, is going to be a huge part of the program this winter. Branzel will be joined on the bench by Kirk Tomajian and Ryan Ceratto, who will coach the defense. “They have a great rapport with our players along the blue line,” said Richards. The Crimson Tide played in the annual Reagan Summit Jamboree at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro last Sunday, where they battled Boston Latin to a 6-6 tie. They will take on Peabody / Saugus, another co-op team, Saturday night, Dec. 9, in Everett, starting at 7:30 p.m., before beginning the Greater Boston League season against Somerville on Wednesday, Dec. 13, also in Everett, starting at 4 p.m.

Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Crimson Tide girls’ basketball team suits up again to get ready for another postseason run Everett begins brand-new season next week against host malden, visiting Chelsea By Joe McConnell E verett High School (EHS) girls’ basketball coach Riley Dunn is excited to be back for another season along the Crimson Tide sidelines. Last year, her team finished up with a 10-10 regular season record, before losing to Weymouth, 57-33, in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament. Sophomores Casey Martinez and Katerin Landaverde; juniors Emilia Maria-Babcock, Clarice Alexis, Sonia Flores, Gerniah Boyce and Manal Bouhou; and seniors Gleidy Tejada Sanchez, MaliFOOTBALL| FROM PAGE 15 hard work and commitment to something bigger than you was great. I will also miss the games, and being able to have fun with the team in front of our friends and family.” It all started out for Zamor in the Everett Pop Warner League as an eight-yearold player on the E-team. “Throughout my Pop Warner FUTURE UNCLEAR | FROM PAGE 1 appeared the zoning language would be included in the budget agreement reached Thursday by top Democrats in the House and Senate, but the spending bill was delivered without the stadium language. In an online report this week, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz of Boston—the House’s lead person on the spending bill—said he opposed moving ahead with the zoning change at this time due to unanswered questions about the proposed soccer stadium’s impact overall. In the past several weeks, leading to the legislation’s finalization of negotiations on the spending bill, the stadium proposal has gotten pushback, from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, TD Garden and various land conservation advocates and groups. Mayor Wu expressed dismay that the city of Boston had not been included in any conversations leading up to promoca Guillaume, Malaica Guillaume, Kaesta Sandy and Taisha Alexandre make up this year’s varsity roster. Coach Riley is pleased with what she has on the varsity roster this season, particularly among the upperclassmen. “We have solid leadership in the senior and junior classes,” she said. Courtney Meninger is back as Dunn’s assistant varsity coach. Hailey Powers is also returning to her staff as the freshman coach. Alex Strempel (assistant varsity coach) and Ashley Fitzgerald (JV coach) have come onboard to fill out her staff this season. years, we made it to the playoffs a few times, but fell short of the championship. Back then, I played running back, quarterback, defensive end, wide receiver and outside linebacker,” he said. Zamor started playing football because of his older brother, Ish (Ismael). He was watching his big brother play, and he wanted to do it, as well. “I enjoy competing, and playtion of the stadium proposal, with the land parcel being just a few hundred yards of the city of Boston line. TD Garden representatives have consistently opposed the project on grounds it would potentially diminish its entertainment revenues, being located about a mile between sites. The primary opposition from the land conservation parties has been a position that the proposal and zoning should be taken up as a separate issue, a standalone with its own hearing— not as part of the supplemental budget bill. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Sen. Sal DIDomenico both expressed disappointment with the standstill regarding the stadium proposal, particularly due to the pledges from the Kraft Group to the city of Everett which would come with a new soccer stadium: — $5 million for a new Everett community center —$10 million earmarked for The Everett girls are scheduled to play two scrimmages this week. They went up against Central Catholic on Dec. 6 (after press deadline) before squaring off against Stoneham later today (Dec. 8) at home, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Tide will open up the regular season at Malden against the Golden Tornadoes next week – Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. They will return home to host Chelsea two days later, also at 6 p.m. “I’m just really excited to work with this group of coaches and players,” said Dunn. “They are hungry and are ready to go to work.” ing football is fun,” he said. “I also enjoy the mental aspect of the game. I appreciate all the different coaches I’ve had over the years. I’ve won two GBL [Greater Boston League] titles. Being dominant in the GBL has been great, and I’m thankful to have played on such dominant teams here in Everett.” Besides older brother Ish, Marie and Pierre are his parEverett’s Taisha Alexandre looked for a teammate during last year’s game against Revere. (Advocate file photo) ents, and Jerol, 13, is his younger brother, and they have lived on Russell Street for the past nine years after being moved around in the shelter system before finding their permanent home. “My older brother influenced my athletic career,” said Christian. “I started playing football because of him. I grew up working out with him.” Christian considers playing sports in Everett a privilege, and he loved contributing to the city’s successful history in the athletic arena, while adding, “It felt great to play in a city where people are so supportive of sports.” But now, he’s ready to move on, while also preferring to play his college football close to home somewhere in New England. Everett city and state officials were disappointed this week that language that would have removed a zoning designation from a 43-acre Everett land parcel, paving the way for a 25,000-seat soccer stadium for the New England Revolution MLS professional team, was left out of a $3.1 billion supplemental budget bill signed Monday by Gov. Healey after months of legislative turmoil. (Courtesy Photo) new affordable housing —The creation of a new, 4-acre public park on the site of the new stadium facility “I’m disappointed this language wasn’t included in the final bill,” Sen. DiDomenico said in a statement cited in an online report. “We have worked hard on this issue because as an environmental justice community we deserve something better than a polluted power plant on our waterfront. This is a transformational project and an economic catalyst for our area.” Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, in an online report, said he will continue his advocacy for the project — and the zoning designation change—to state officials. “I continue to maintain the position that a privately-funded professional soccer stadium—which will invest millions into an historic remediation effort of a defunct power plant, provide economic mobility opportunities for our Everett residents, advance the region’s multi-modal transit network, and create much-needed access to the Mystic River—would be the best use of that portion of Everett’s waterfront,” Mayor DeMaria said in a statement. Sen. DiDomenico said in a report that he was still hopeful the legislature could still back the provision in the near future.

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 17 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2023 session through December 1. The House has held 70 roll calls so far in 2023. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative was present and voting, and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. In the House, 70.6 percent (113 representatives out of 160) did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records, while 29.4 percent (47 representatives out of 160) have missed one or more roll calls. There were 13 representatives who missed eight or more roll calls resulting in roll call attendance records below 90 percent. The four representatives who missed the most roll calls are Reps. Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington), Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), Daniel Hunt (D-Dorchester) and Joan Meschino (D-Hull) who each missed 25 roll calls for a 64.2 percent roll call attendance record. Rounding out the list of 13 representatives who missed eight or more roll calls are the following: Reps. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) who missed 23 roll calls (67.1 percent roll call attendance record); Mary Keefe (D-Worcester) who missed 13 roll calls (81.4 percent roll call attendance record); Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford) and Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury) who each missed 12 roll calls (82.8 percent roll call attendance record); Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough), Kim Ferguson (R-Holden), and Fred Barrows (R-Mansfield) who each missed nine roll calls (87.1 percent roll call attendance record); and Margaret Scarsdale (D-Pepperell) who missed eight roll calls (88.5 percent roll call attendance record. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the 13 representatives to ask why they missed some roll calls. Only fi ve of the 13 responded. The other eight were contacted three times but did not respond. The list of nonrespondents consists of Reps. Nguyen, Keefe, Gordon, Tyler, Farley-Bouvier, Scanlon, Ferguson and Barrows. Here are the responses: Rep. Hunt responded: “Up until this date I have not missed a roll call. Last minute, I had to go get my child from daycare Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen because they had a fever. I’ve previously voted in favor of the budget line items and the tax proposal.” Rep. Scarsdale responded: “On September 27 I had to leave the chamber subsequent to roll call #49 due to a preplanned meeting with fi rst responders in my district. This is the only day I have left the chamber during roll call votes during my tenure. I therefore missed roll calls #50 through #57. [Acting] Speaker Alice Peisch made a statement on the floor reflecting the reason I had to leave, and the fact that had I been present I would have voted in the affi rmative for all eight of those roll calls, and this statement is recorded in the House Journal for the day. All eight of those votes resulted in an affirmative outcome either unanimously or by a substantial margin.” Rep. Haggerty responded: “I missed a single day of voting this session on September 27, 2023, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment. The fi rst roll call vote was for the tax relief legislation which I had previously voted in favor of, and I would have voted in favor of again. The remaining procedural votes were overrides of the governor’s budget vetoes which were budget items I had previously voted in favor of. I would have voted in favor of each of those as well.” Rep. Ciccolo responded: “This session, I was away from the House chamber during [a] formal session on a single day: September 27th, to attend a work-related conference at which I was learning about single use plastic reduction strategies through reuse and refi ll. This was the day the budget overrides were being taken up and H 4104 was being enacted. There were an unusually high number of roll call votes on that single day. Fortunately, the vast majority of the items voted on were items on which I had previously voted during the budget and during H 4104’s original engrossment, so my record in the affi rmative on these matters should be clear.” Rep. Meschino responded: “I was traveling internationally in September when the House scheduled a formal session. I made the commitment well over 15 months earlier. I had no way to know [what] the session schedule would be. The House voted [for] two conference committee reports and a series of budget veto overrides. I only missed the one day of formal session, but the House took up quite a few votes that day.” REPRESENTATIVES’ 2023 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2023 The percentage listed next to the representatives’ name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the representative voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 percent (0) ALSO, UP ON BEACON HILL BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3963) – The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would prohibit the state, the MBTA and cities and towns from constructing “hostile architecture” that supporters of the ban say targets the homeless and tries to push them out of certain areas. The bill defi nes hostile architecture as “any building or structure that is designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level.” According to Robert Rosenberger, an associate professor of philosophy at Georgia Institute of Technology, who has studied and written extensively on the subject, hostile architecture includes armrests that divide benches so that the bench is not long enough to sleep on, sprinklers that are turned on at night and certain trash cans. “Garbage cans … serve several functions for people living unhoused,” said Rosenberger. “Some people use garbage cans as a source of recyclable materials [which] can often be exchanged for a small sum of money. Garbage cans are also sometimes approached as a source of discarded food.” He notes that many newer garbage cans are built so that people cannot reach inside them to obtain recycled bottles or cans or leftover food. Supporters say that family homelessness in Greater Boston has doubled over the last decade, shelters are overcrowded and waiting lists for aff ordable housing are in the tens of thousands. They note that policies that sterilize the homelessness crisis in public spaces are not only inhuBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 Sa nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Smart Home Devices to Help Seniors Age in Place Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s very interested but we’d like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother is game, smart home products – such as smart lights, video doorbells and voice-activated speakers – can be very useful for aging in place. These devices can add safety and convenience to a home by providing voice and app-controlled operation, which is extremely helpful for seniors who have mobility issues or reduced vision. Smart home technology can also provide family members peace-of-mind by giving them the ability to electronically keep tabs on their elder loved one when they can’t be there. If you’re interested in adding some smart home products to your mom’s house, she’ll need home Wi-Fi installed, and she’ll need either a smartphone, tablet or smart speaker to operate them. To help you get started, here are some diff erent types of devices to consider that are very helpful to older adults. Smart speakers: A smart speaker – like the Amazon Echo, Google Nest or Apple HomePod – can serve as the brains of a smart home, controlling the devices with voice commands or automating them. These devices can also play your mom’s favorite music, read audiobooks, make calls, set timers and alarms, provide reminders for medications, appointments and other things, check traffic and weather, answer questions, call for help in emergency situations and much more – all done by voice commands. Smart light bulbs: To help prevent home falls – which are often caused by fumbling around a dark room looking for a light switch – smart light bulbs will let your mom turn on and off the lights by voice command, smartphone or tablet. These bulbs can also change brightness and color and be programmed to come on and off whenever she wants. Smart plugs: These small units plug into a standard outlet and connect to the internet. That means your mom can control whatever she plugs into them – from a space heater to a coff ee maker – using her voice or phone. Video doorbell: Safety is also a concern for older adults, especially those who live alone. A video doorbell would let your mom see and speak to visitors at the door without having to walk over and open it. Smart locks: For convenience and safety, smart locks would give your mom keyless entry to her home, provide customized access to family, friends and caregivers, and let you monitor who comes and goes from your mom’s house. Smart thermostat: This lets your mom preprogram or manually control the temperature in her home with voice command or via phone, and let you monitor it too. Smart smoke alarms: These will alert your mom when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected and will also send alerts to your phone if a problem is detected. Stovetop shut-off : To prevent home cooking fires, smart stovetop shut-off devices, like the IGuardStove, will turn off electric and gas stovetops when left unattended, and will alert you via text. Medical alert system: These devices provide wearable wrist and/or necklace emergency buttons that would allow your mom to call for help if she were to fall or need assistance. Many systems today also provide voice activated and fall detection features, and caregiver tracking apps that will let you keep tabs on her. Cameras and smart sensors: If your mom needs more in-depth monitoring, there are indoor cameras you can install so you can see, hear and talk to her from your phone. Or, if that’s too intrusive, you can install smart contact sensors on her doors so you can know when she comes and goes, or on her refrigerator door so you can know if she’s eating. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior

Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 mane, but they also only serve to mask the problem. “Housing ought to be a human right and combating homelessness will require a comprehensive approach that includes housing production, tenant protections and bigger investments in affordability and services,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “What will not work is designing public spaces that are hostile to unhoused people. This only sends the issue deeper into the shadows.” BAN SOME ARTIFICIAL TURFS (H 3948) – Another measure heard by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight - 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. MI23P5939EA Estate of: ANGELO CAGNINA Date of Death: 08/27/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Paul Cagnina of Salem, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Paul Cagnina of Salem, NH be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 the return day of 01/02/2023. 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 day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 05, 2023 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE December 08, 2023 Committee would ban municipalities and the state from installing or subsidizing new artificial turf fields that contain zinc, plastic, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or other toxins. It would not affect current turf fields which would be grandfathered in under the bill, but it would assure that no new public artificial turf construction would take place. “Based on the growing body of evidence that shows that these turf fields pose a danger for athletes from heat stress, severe abrasions and toxic chemical exposure, and cause substantial environmental harm to the local environment,” said sponsor Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury). “These concerns have led the U.S. Men and Women’s soccer teams to stop playing on turf, and have compelled towns and cities, including Boston, to issue moratoriums on new turf construction.” GUN LEGISLATION – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on several bills dealing with guns including these three: GHOST GUNS (S 1496) – Would make ghost guns illegal in Massachusetts. Sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton) explains that ghost guns are unfinished firearms that allow individuals to easily build their own guns from unregulated kits. “Once constructed, these firearms are unserialized and untraceable,” she said. “To address this loophole, this bill would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or purchase any firearm without a valid serial number, which would include the unfinished frames and receivers. In addition, this bill would make it illegal to manufacture, or 3D print, firearms without a license. “I filed this legislation, because although Massachusetts has some of the strongest gun laws in the country, these laws are being undermined by the proliferation and availability of these untraceable ghost guns,” continued Creem. “We cannot sit idly by as people continue to exploit this loophole to skirt our state’s firearms regulations and contribute to gun violence across the commonwealth.” CANNOT CONFISCATE LEGAL GUNS (S 1513) - Would prohibit police, other law enforcement officers and other government officials from confiscating any lawfully owned firearm, rifle, shotgun, machinegun or ammunition. A civil fine of between $500 and $5,000 or up to a 2.5-year prison sentence would be imposed for each confiscated weapon. The legislation does not prohibit the confiscation of a firearm from any person who has been BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI23P2497EA Estate of: JANICE M ROBERTS Date of Death: JANUARY 30, 2022 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE G.L. c. 190B, § 3-306 To all persons who have or may have some interest in the abovecaptioned estate and, if interested, to the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Veterans Affairs, notice is hereby given on DECEMBER 07, 2023 that the Petitioner STEPHEN M ROBERTS of EVERETT, MA, intends to file with the above-named Probate and Family Court, not sooner than seven (7) days after this notice, a Petition for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, to serve without surety on the bond STEPHEN M ROBERTS of EVERETT, MA The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. December 08, 2023 City of Everett Conservation Commission Everett City Hall, Room 40 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Carlo DeMaria Jr., Mayor Jon E. Norton Chairman Phone: 617-394-5004 FAX: 617-394-5002 LEGAL NOTICE The Everett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 7 PM pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. 131 c40. The hearing will include consideration of a Request for a Determination of Applicability (RDA) by Diane Mikovsky of Site Centers, for the replacement of a water meter at the existing Gateway Mall Facility at 16 Mystic View Road. Said hearing will be held in the George Keverian Meeting Room, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. To view application and related plans, contact the Conservation Agent Tom Philbin 617-309-8038. Jon E. Norton Chairman Everett Conservation Commission December 08, 2023

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Margaret Mary (Hurley) Pendleton M argaret Mary Pendleton (Hurley), a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 84 in Boston, MA. Margaret was born on December 10, 1938, in Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, and later immigrated to the United States at the age of 21, where she embraced her new home while still cherishing her Irish heritage. Margaret had a vibrant personality and was known for her sense of humor and caring nature. She dedicated 27 years of her life to her career TAX RATES | FROM PAGE 11 tainable. He said growth will help to “potentially offset shortfalls in the future.” Everett’s Total Residential Value is $5,969,286,519, from 8,706 parcels. The average value of all residential property is $685,652. Last year it was $634,360. Deveraux said the In her free time, Margaret as an associate at Home Depot, where she found joy and fulfillment. Even into her 80s, Margaret continued to work tirelessly, demonstrating her strong work ethic and love for her job. overall growth in the tax base was due to new multifamily homes and personal property at Encore Boston Harbor. For the 25% exemption, 4,082 parcels qualify, dropping the average tax bill to $171,413. Multiplying that by $171,413 equals $699,707,886 as the value of residential exemptions. Dividing the resenjoyed participating in activities at the Everett Senior Center. She cherished the opportunity to engage with others and build meaningful connections within her community. Margaret will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, including her daughter Noreen Bartol and her husband Robert Bartol, her grandchildren Patrick Bartol and his fiancée Karleen Crosby, as well as Ryan Bartol. She is also survived by her son Michael Pendleton and Amanda Voss, and her grandchildren Joseph, Jessica, and Jonathan. Margaret leaves behind her brother Sean Hurley and his wife Kathleen of Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, along idential tax levy amount of $60,389,371.36 by the revised residential value equals $11.46. The Levy Limit is the maximum amount that can be raised in a given year. It can grow 2.5% every year over the prior year’s limit plus new growth and any tax overrides, with a Levy Ceiling of Levy Limit plus Debt Exclusions or with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father John Hurley, her mother Mary Hurley (Glynn), her husband Michael Pendleton of 36 years, her brother James Hurley, and sister-inlaw Margaret Hurley. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 5-8 PM at J. F. Ward Funeral Home located at 772 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11 AM at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. The compassionate staff at J. F. Ward Funeral Home in Everett, MA, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. other allowable adjustments. The levy for Fiscal 2024 is $110,509,989, compared to the $108,958,844 in Fiscal 2023. The Fiscal 2024 Levy Limit is $172,197,362. In addition, the City Council approved appropriation of $700,000 of Free Cash from the Water and Sewer Department to off set rates. Margaret will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her love for her Irish heritage, and her unwavering commitment to her work. She will forever be in our hearts, and her memory will continue to inspire and uplift us.

Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 placed under arrest, is the subject of a protection order or has had their firearm identification card or license to carry revoked or suspended. “I filed this legislation to provide lawful Massachusetts gun owners an extra guaranCITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: 7 Orchard Street L0-03-000310 Person Requesting: Mr. Rita Gill 7 Orchard St. Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Add a first-floor addition Reason for Denial: The existing structure is nonconforming as to side setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.6.A (requiring a side setback of 4 feet with a total of 16 feet.) where 1.6 foot is existing with a total of 11.6 feet. The proposal will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Accordingly, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required in accordance with Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance. BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 01, 08, 2023 tee of their Second Amendment rights,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “This bill would make it unlawful for police or other government officials acting on behalf of the commonwealth to seize legally owned weapons in the event that a state of emergency is declared in the commonwealth.” RAISE THE AGE FOR GUN POSSESSION (H 2369) – Would raise the minimum age for acquiring a Firearm Identification Card (FID) from 18 years old (or 14-17 years of age with parental consent) to 21 years old. FID permits the purchase, possession and transportation of non-large-capacity rifles, shotguns and ammunition. “So much of gun violence can be attributed to accidents that occur with minors,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “My hope is that everyone who has an FID card is responsible enough to own a firearm, and that starts with being of the appropriate age and maturity.” 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 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 filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions. During the week of November 27-December 2, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 58 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 12 hours and 41 minutes. MON.NOV. 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. TUES. NOV. 28 No House session No Senate session WED.MON. 29 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. THURS. NOV. 30 House 11:00 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 6:18 p.m. FRI.DEC. 1 House 11:02 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senate 1:21 p.m. to 2:12 p.m. SAT.DEC. 2 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. 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. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI23P6170GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. C. 190B, SECTION 5-304 In the matter of: MARIYA AGATE-MAYS of: Everett, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass. Dept. Of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Mariya Agate-Mays is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 AM on the return date of 12/22/2023. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. I MPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 21, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE December 08, 2023

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 21 before? 12. What animals have baleen? 13. What former basketball player was called “Dr. J”? 1. On Dec. 8, 1933, what comedian/actor was born who famously portrayed “Geraldine”? 2. A “slider” participates in what winter sport? 3. Boston’s offi cial Christmas tree comes from what Canadian province? 4. On Dec. 9, 1998, what international organization declared anti-Semitism a type of racism? 5. In 1892 “The Nutcracker” ballet premiered in what country? 6. In what fi lm did Rex Harrison portray a teacher of phonetics? 7. Candy canes were shaped to resemble what? 8. On Dec. 10, 1768, the oldest continuously revised and published work (in English) had part of its fi rst edition published; what is it called? 9. What fictional cat wears a red bowtie and red and white hat? 10. What had a smokers’ lounge, a lightweight piano and lavish meals and was the last rigid airship used for commercial transport? 11. On Dec. 11, 1913, what Leonardo da Vinci painting was recovered after it had been stolen two years ANSWERS 14. On Dec. 12, 1891, the fi rst game of basketball was played in what Massachusetts city? 15. What Latin phrase means “my fault”? 16. In the 19th century, the German tradition of the Christmas tree was popularized by what European couple? 17. On Dec. 13, 1774, who rode to Portsmouth, N.H., to warn that the redcoats were coming? 18. What continent is the planet’s driest and has Wolf’s Fang Runway? 19. In space is it dark? 20. On Dec. 14, 1779, what U.S. president died who had a whiskey distillery on his estate? 379 Broadway Everett 617-381-9090 All occasions florist Wedding ~ Sympathy Tributes Plants ~ Dish Gardens Customized Design Work GIFT BASKETS Fruit Baskets www.EverettFlorist.net CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF EVERETT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City of Everett, acting through the Department of Planning and Development, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Speaker George Keverian Room, 3rd floor, Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. The purpose of the meeting is to amend and update the City’s Community Development Strategy (CDS) and will include a discussion of Everett’s unmet housing and community development needs. The CDS is based on various planning documents used by a community, and outlines a plan of action intended to accomplish specific community development goals that will have a positive impact on the community. A community’s CDS will identify the goals and objectives of community development efforts over a 3-to5-year period and explain how the community expects to address the priorities with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and non-CDBG funds. Each activity included in a Massachusetts CDBG application must relate to and be reflected in the Strategy. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Suggestions for CDS amendments may be made at the meeting or in writing to the Department of Planning and Development before the meeting. The City encourages a broad spectrum of participation by residents and other interested parties in order to better understand and serve the needs of the community. The meeting location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator, an accommodation for a hearing impairment or other accommodation, contact the Department of Planning and Development no later than Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at City Hall, by contacting Matt Lattanzi matt.lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or calling 617-394-2334. December 8, 2023 Whereas a petition has been presented by: 3 Heath St. Property Address: Map/Parcel: G0-01-000100 Building Permit #: B-23-402 Person Requesting: Maguy Dorval 3 Heath St. Everett, MA, 02149 PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks to construct a new two-story addition and add a second floor to the existing single-story portion of an existing non-conforming structure. The applicant further seeks to construct a set of exterior stairs leading from the second-floor addition to the ground. The lot area is 2,250 sq. ft. according to plot plans provided by PFS Land Surveying Inc. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Violations: The existing lot is nonconforming as to both frontage area, and the existing structure is nonconforming as to side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Therefore, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required, pursuant to Section 3.F of the Zoning Ordinance. BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 01, 08, 2023 Advocate online: www.advocatenews.net 1. “Flip” Wilson 2. Luge 3. Nova Scotia 4. The U.N. General Assembly 5. Russia 6. “My Fair Lady” 7. A shepherd’s staff 8. “Encyclopedia Brittanica” 9. “The Cat in the Hat” 10. The Hindenburg (destroyed by fire in 1937) 11. The “Mona Lisa” 12. Whales (in the mouth) 13. Julius Erving 14. Springfield 15. Mea culpa 16. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (who was German) 17. Paul Revere 18. Antarctica 19. No; it is bright, necessitating sunglasses. 20. George Washington

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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 23 Estimated Tax Penalties T axpayers are often surprised when the IRS assesses penalties for the underpayment of estimated tax payments throughout the year. Fortunately, taxpayers can take advantage of the estimated tax payment safe harbor. If you meet the IRS safe harbor guidelines, you will not be assessed an underpayment of estimated tax penalty. The IRS will not assess an underpayment penalty if you pay at least 90% of the income tax you owe for the current year ratably throughout the year, or 100% of the income tax you owed for the previous calendar year, also having been paid ratably throughout the year, whichever is less. Furthermore, there is no penalty assessed if the balance due on April 15th is less than $1,000. Keep in mind that if you do not pay the tax owed on your current year’s income tax return in full by April 15th , the IRS will assess interest and “late payment” penalties until such time as the full balance of the tax is paid. The late payment penalty is a separate penalty from the “underpayment of estimated income tax penalty”. Also note that if you earn your income ratably throughout the year as a self-employed individual, for example, you cannot lump all four of your required estimated income tax payments into the fourth and fi nal estimated tax payment, which is due on January 15th of the following year, and avoid the underpayment penalty. Estimated tax payments are due April 15th , June 15th tember 15th and January 15th each year. If, however, your adjusted gross income for the previous calendar year is over $150,000 for joint fi lers and $75,000 for single and married fi ling separate fi lers, then you must pay the lower of 90% of the total income tax for the current year throughout the year, or 110% of the total income tax you owed for the previous calendar year. There are exceptions to the , Sepof underpayment of estimated income tax penalty. You can eliminate or greatly reduce the penalty if you did not receive your income evenly throughout the year. For example, if you operate a seasonable business and the bulk of your income is generated during the last quarter of the calendar year, or if you sold investment property late in the year and realized a sizable capital gain. Another example would be if you withdrew a lump sum from a retirement plan late in the year and you did not have federal and Mass withholdings taken out at the time of withdrawal. IRS Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates and Trusts should be prepared as part of your tax return to determine if you are indeed subject to the penalty. If you complete Schedule AI, Part One, on page two of this form, you will be able to insert the information necessary to prove to the IRS when during the year you earned the income. In eff ect, you compute your adjusted gross income for the fi rst 3 months of the year and annualize it, the fi rst 5 months of the year and annualize it, the fi rst 8 months of the year and annualize it and then for the entire year to see if you meet the annualized income exception to the penalty. You can also avoid the penalty due to a casualty, disaster or other unusual circumstance which would make it unfair to assess the penalty. You can request a waver of the penalty in these situations by checking off box A of Part II, page one, of Form 2210, and submit documentation supporting your reason for the waiver. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. 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 BUYER2 Brutus, Desermite Homme, Jaelle A Louis, Elta Mozzaffar, Mojtaba Pierre, Neila Ramos, Julio L Sharon, Arie Genisca, Frantz Petit-Homme, Joel Jiang, Xiaolu Pierre, Michelet SELLER1 Maniscalco, John A Almeida, Walas N 71 Wellington Ave LLC Lamriben, Danil Joseh Jacobs Indenture T Desimone, John R Rdh Tengfei LLC Jacobs, Joseph T SELLER2 Almeida, Amalia R ADDRESS 50 Union St 175 Springvale Ave 71 Wellington Ave #2 5 Timothy Ave 114-116 Hancock St 60 Clinton St 15 Staples Ave #15 Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett CITY DATE 11.17.23 11.21.23 11.22.23 11.13.23 11.20.23 11.15.23 11.21.23 PRICE 800000 562000 600000 1175000 750000 750000 228000

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