YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.1 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, January 9, 2026 Zambuto takes gavel as City Council President; Guarino-Sawaya named Vice President By Barbara Taormina T he City Council met this week and elected Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto as council president and Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya as vice president for the 2026 council session. The vote was swift and unanimous. “I want to thank councillors for the confi dence you’ve placed in me; I won’t let you down,” Zambuto said after taking the oath of offi ce and being handed the President’s gavel by outgoing Council President Marc Silvestri. ZAMBUTO | SEE Page 6 Shown from left to right: Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, Councillor-at-Large Robert Haas, Ward 5 Councillor/Council Vice President Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor-at-Large/Council President Tony Zambuto, Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna and Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio. Missing from photo: Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley. City Council President Marc Silvestri making Christmas bright for veterans Marc Silvestri (left), a US Army veteran, City Council President and former VSO of Revere Veterans’ Services, stopped by the Revere Veterans Service Offi ce just before Christmas to make a generous donation to the Veterans Food Pantry. Councillor-at-Large Silvestri is shown with Revere’s Veterans Service Offi cer and U.S. Army Veteran Danny Hernandez. The Revere Veterans Service Offi ce, which is located at 249R Broadway (rear of American Legion Building), welcomes all donations for our veterans, who gave so much for us all. Give us a call at 781-286-8119. CITY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP: Incoming City Council Vice President Angela Guarino-Sawaya and incoming City Council President Anthony Zambuto are shown with the President’s gavel during the city’s inauguration ceremonies. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Revere Elks Lodge and Councillor Novoselsky donate socks to local Vets Socks for Veterans were donated by Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and the Revere Elks Lodge 1171 Fraternal Committee. Each year the Revere Elks generously donate a variety of items to support Veterans during the holiday season. Pictured from left to right are Tim Walsh, Steve and Janice Morrison, Councillor Novoselsky, Jimmy Bocchetti, David Fuentes and Anessa Schena. (Courtesy photo)
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Four Centenarians Honored at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living C HELSEA, MA — Four assisted living residents over the age of 100 at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living, operated by nonprofi t Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, were recently honored at a during a birthday celebration recognizing their extraordinary longevity and lives well lived. City Manager Fidel Maltez and State Representative Judith Garcia presented special citations to the residents who have reached the remarkable milestone of turning 100. The honorees included Charley Kanter, 101, Stella Garcia, 102, Carmella Tracia, 101, and Ida DiMichele, 100. “We are so fortunate to have these amazing individuals as residents,” said Jen Fazekas, Director of Marketing at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “They are warm, personable, funny and vibrant. In fact, they truly inspire us every day to live life to the fullest.” When asked the secret to his longevity, Charlie Kanter, a longtime assisted living resident, was quick to respond. “Good luck and good genes!” he said with a laugh. Each senior lives independently in their own apartPictured from left to right, are: State Rep. Judith Garcia, Stella Garcia, Carmella Tracia, Ida DiMichele, and Charley Kanter, and Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. (Courtesy photo) ment and actively participates in daily recreational and social activities off ered on the Admiral’s Hill campus. For more information on both traditional assisted living and memory care assisted living on the Chelsea campus, please contact Jennifer Fazekas at jfazekas@chelseajewish.org or call 617-887-0826. About Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Chelsea Jewish Lifecare The Admiral’s Hill assisted living residences, part of the nonprofit Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, include Cohen Florence Levine Estates, a traditional assisted living as well as Florence & Chafetz Specialized Care, an assisted living for those in need of memory support. Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is redefining senior care and re-envisioning what life should be like for those living with disabling conditions. The eldercare community includes a wide array of skilled and short-term rehab residences, ALS and MS specialized care residences, ventilator dependent homes, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, aging life care, home care and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care. RevereTV Spotlight H appy New Year! City councillors have already had their first official session of 2026 in the Council Chambers this past Monday where everyone elected in November were offi cially sworn in to their role. This meeting aired live on RTV GOV and YouTube and is now replaying as all meetings do. Sub-committee meetings will also be back to their regular schedule for the month of January starting this week with the Conservation Commission. Tune in to RevereTV’s YouTube page or Comcast channel 9 and RCN channels 13 and 613 for live and replaying coverage of all city meetings. RevereTV | SEE Page 3
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Page 3 ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ A New Chapter for Revere: Progress, Pride, and Promise in 2026 D ear Residents, Family, Friends and Neighbors, As we welcome 2026, I want to wish you and your loved ones a safe, prosperous, and healthy New Year. The start of a new year is a perfect time to refl ect on our community’s collective wins and accomplishments. The City of Revere is a healthy, progressive place because of your hard work and friendship. Refl ecting on 2025, we also have a perfect vantage point to make the necessary adjustments on areas we came up short; that’s the beauty of starting fresh in 2026. The past year was one of signifi cant progress. Together, we navigated the impacts of major infrastructure projects and saw new parks and businesses come to life. We broke ground on generational projects and opened the doors to the next generations of Revere families. I am especially proud of our community’s spirit of giving, food drives, warm clothes, coats and toys, and thousands of volunteer hours served by our neighbors. We showed our true strength as a community day in and day out. As we turn the page to a new chapter in 2026, our administration remains dedicated to Public Safety, Economic Growth, and Infrastructure Improvements. We will continue to invest in our fi rst responders to ensure improved response times and community safety. We will support our local small businesses and attract new opportunities that make our city more resilient and lessen the burden on our taxpayers. Perhaps most importantly, we will be breaking ground on much-anticipated projects like our new Regional 911 call center and Early Childhood learning space, our beloved McMackin Park and of course continued investment in safe and reliable drinking water. RevereTV | FROM Page 2 Before the holiday break, a new small business opened in Revere. RTV covered the ribbon cutting ceremony for Ebenezer Tax & Services Inc. The City of Revere and the North Shore Latino Business Association led the ceremony. Ebenezer Tax and Services Inc. operates in multiple locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, off ering tax assistance to individuals and businesses. You can fi nd more information about their services on their website but watch the ribbon cutting ceremony for a few more weeks on the RTV Community Channel. State Representative Jessica Giannano recorded a new episode of her program, “View from the Hill.” In this episode, Representative Giannino is joined by special guest Marc Hymovitz, Director of Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer AcRevereTV | SEE Page 11 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law Patrick M. Keefe Jr. Mayor A New Year is like a blank book with 365 pages; 12 distinct chapters and pages fi lled with hope, growth, learning, love, loss and peace. Let’s write a historic story together. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Mayor. Happy New Year, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Page 5 ~ RHS PATRIOTS WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP~ Stamatopoulos sets record in track; Revere girls basketball regroups for 2026 By Dom Nicastro A fter back-to-back losses to Marblehead (49–22) and Bedford (45–34), the Revere girls basketball team spent the holiday break locked in on skill development and handling fullcourt pressure — an area that exposed some growing pains for a still-developing group. “We used the time to really drill on our response to pressure defenses and shore up rebounding — both of which hurt us before the break,” said head coach Ariana Rivera. The Patriots’ struggles against Marblehead’s press prompted the team to double down on simulating high-pressure game scenarios in practice. Rebounding has also become a key emphasis, especially as Rivera’s squad works through a depth challenge that limits the bench to six or seven players. Despite those limitations, Rivera sees the recent stretch not as setbacks, but as crucial learning opportunities that set the tone for the second half of the season. “We’ve used the break to focus and reset,” she said. “These are the kinds of games that help us grow.” Now, all eyes are on the upcoming matchups against Chelsea and Malden, where Rivera hopes to see improved ball control, sharper rebounding and better execution under pressure. “The girls have responded well,” she said. “We’re optimistic about the next stretch.” Revere girls track opens 2026 with records and promising depth f winter break was about growth for basketball, it was about breaking barriers for Revere girls track and fi eld. Senior captain Gemma StamI atopoulos continued her decorated campaign by setting a new school record in the indoor 400 meters, clocking a 65.32 at the Greater Boston League open meet on Jan. 2. Though the 400 is rarely contested indoors, Stamatopoulos seized the rare opportunity. “It was exciting for Gemma to get this opportunity to add her name to another record,” said head coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Senior captain Rania Hamdani added to the day’s highlights with a debut time of 6:30 in the mile — her fi rst race at the distance. Remarkably, she followed that up less than 10 minutes later with a 69-second split in the 400 meters. Toward the end of 2025, StamGemma Stamatopoulos Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 atopoulos logged two season bests at the MSTCA Boston Holiday Challenge, taking 14th in a stacked 600-meter field (1:45.18) and tying her all-time PR in the high jump at 4 feet, 10 inches — a mark that punched her ticket to the Division 2 state meet. She then placed fourth in the 800 meters the next day at the MSTCA Distance Classic with a time of 2:30.18. Hamdani also made headlines that weekend with a lifetime best of 45.93 in the 300 meters, breaking the 46-second barrier early in the season. She anchored a 4x200meter relay squad that included Jaliyah Manigo, Danni Hope Randall, and Zizi Kalliavas, who combined for a 1:57.55 fi nish. Meanwhile, senior captains Dayana Ortega (10.40) and Basma Sahibi (10.52) each hit season PRs in the 55-meter hurdles, and Olivia Rupp pushed through illness to record a 6:02 in the mile. Junior Emma DeCrosta hit a lifetime best in the 800 meters (2:58.87). As the Patriots look ahead to the Northeast Invitational, MacDonald-Ciambelli is optimistic more records could fall. “They’re all trending upward,” she said. “And it’s still only January.” If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Parlante promoted to Fire Lieutenant, Capuano to Captain R evere Firefi ghter Matthew Parlante was promoted to Lieutenant, and Lieutenant William Capuano was promoted to Captain on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at City Hall. Mayor Patrick Keefe said he and Parlante helped to provide more than 500 coats for schools and shelters during the 10th Annual Coat Drive in December. City Clerk Ashley Melnik swore in Captain William Capuano. City Clerk Ashley Melnik swore in Lieutenant Matthew Parlante. Fire Chief James Cullen congratulated the newly promoted fi refi ghters. Shown from left to right: Matthew Powers, Lieutenant Matthew Parlante and Damon Weinberg. Mayor Patrick Keefe congratulated Captain William Capuano and Lieutenant Matthew Parlante. Shown from left to right: Captain/Union President Kevin O’Hara, Deputy Fire Chiefs Michael DiCarlo, Sean Manion and Glen Rich, Captain William Capuano, Fire Lieutenant Matthew Parlante, Fire Chief James Cullen, Captain/Union Secretary/Union Treasurer Michael O’Hara, Union Vice President Barry Johnson, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Firefi ghters John Serino, Nico DiSalvo and Anthony Bonasoro. Captain William Capuano and family, shown from left to right: wife Nancy, daughter Livia, Captain Capuano and mother Leona Capuano. Shown from left to right: Captain/Union President Kevin O’Hara, Deputy Fire Chief Michael DiCarlo, Deputy Fire Chief Sean Manion, Captain William Capuano, Lieutenant Matthew Parlante, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro. Lieutenant Matthew Parlante and family, shown from left to right: daughter Kayla, mother Lorraine, Lieutenant Parlante and brother Joseph Parlante. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Page 9 School Committee welcomes first Moroccan-American Member, along with newcomers Damiano and Biasella, at Inaugural Ceremonies S chool Committee members took the oath offi ce inside Revere City Hall on Monday night. City Clerk Ashley Melnik introduced all the School Committee members. Shown from left to right: School Committee Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, Committee Chair/Mayor Patrick Keefe, Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso and Treasurer Anthony Caggiano. Friend Sherri Raftery with School Committee Vice Chair Jacquline Monterosso and Ward 2 member Alexander Rhalimi Incumbent School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso with her husband, Victor, and their son, Nicholas New to the School Committee is Vanessa Biasella, who was accompanied by son Michael, her husband Michael and son Joseph on Monday at Revere City Hall. New to the School Committee is Ward 2 School Committee member Alexander Rhalimi, who is pictured with his wife, Sofi a, and their son, Jad. New to the School Committee is Ward 4 School Committee member Stephen Damiano Jr., who is pictured with his wife, Jacklyn. Shown from left to right: Sherri Raftery, Police Chief Maria LaVita and Sal Giarratani. The fi rst Moroccan-American elected to public offi ce in the city, Alexander Rhalimi, was sworn into the School Committee as a Ward 2 member. Incumbent School Committee member John Kingston with his partner, Heather Roberts Shown from left to right: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, School Committee Member Aisha Milbury-Ellis, Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Member Vanessa Biasella, Member Stephen Damiano, Committee Chair/Mayor Patrick Keefe, Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso, Treasurer Anthony Caggiano, Member John Kingston and Member Alexander Rhalimi. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - D To all interested persons: A Petition for requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. Carl D. Giglio OBITUARIES NH. He is also survived by his brother, Roger C. Giglio, and his wife, Maryanne, of Revere, as well as his sister, Joyce C. Blais, and her husband, Donald, of Saugus. Carl is further survived by his grandchildren, Emily West and Colby West, both of Litchfi eld, NH, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, Roger A. Giglio and Ann (Reppucci) Giglio. Family and friends are invitO f Revere. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15th, in Revere, at the age of 79. Born in Winthrop, Carl was raised in Revere, a city that remained his lifelong home and held a special place in his heart. He was a quiet man whose steady presence in life was focused on his loved ones, routine, and the simple things in life. Carl worked for many years as a bookbinder at Boston Bindery in South Boston, a job that refl ected his patience and attention to detail. In addition to his career, Carl was deeply involved with the Revere Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose #1272, where he served in several capacities over the years and remained an active and dedicated member of the community. Carl is survived by his daughters, Laura West and her husband, John, of Litchfi eld, NH, and Christie Giglio of Nashua, ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - Welcome to this classic Colonial offering ed to attend a visitation on Friday, January 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, located at 262 Beach Street, Revere, MA. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m., followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, MA. Richard “Jesse” James ed and courageous sergeant for the Revere Police Department. His commitment to the safety of his community was unmatched, even in the face of great danger. It was during a riot that Richard was injured in the line of duty, but his spirit remained unbroken. Richard was one of those strong individuals. His love for adventure and the Wild West was apparent in his collection of guns and his fondness for Westerns, especially the Adventures of Wells Fargo. Richard was also a true historian at heart, always eager to delve into the pages of the past and learn more about the world. A devoted father of Eric J. James of St. Louis, MO, Mark R. James of Peabody, and the late Scott James. Adored grandfather of Katelyn A. James. Dear brother of Steven T. James and his companion Michelle of Swampscott, Gary P. James and his wife Marianne of Revere, and Mark R. James and his wife Kathy of North Reading. Also survived by his special friends Esq. Jay Paul Satin and his wife Jackie, Kevin Leach and many loving nieces, nephews, and good friends. Jesse was a dog lover and best friend to Rocky and Bella. A Visitation was held at the R etired Sgt. Revere Police Richard “Jesse” James passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. Born in Boston on August 27, 1944, to the late Joseph T. James and Dorothea (Daniels). Richard was a dedicatSPORTS | FROM Page 4 but this was also an opportunity for us to get back to a.500 record in the GBL. We are proud of the energy the whole roster gave us.” In the Holiday Tournament championship, Revere faced a strong Stoneham team and came up short, falling 69-37. The Spartans’ size and scoring depth proved diffi cult to contain as the game wore on, despite early baskets from Dobre, Nunez, Albano and David. Stoneham extended its lead in the second and third quarters, while Revere continPaul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home, Revere on Sunday, January 4. Graveside Service at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody on Monday. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www.stjude.org ued to compete with contributions from Isaiah Llanos, Devin Berry, Omar Attabou and several younger players seeing extended minutes. Dobre was named Revere’s Holiday Tournament All-Star. “That might be the best team we face all season long,” Leary said. “Our kids should be proud of the way they competed in this tournament. Hopefully this gives us a lift heading into the GBL part of the schedule.” Revere was scheduled to host Chelsea on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, and will travel to Malden on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 Page 11 St. Mary’s High School, Lynn 2025-26 Quarter 1 Principal’s List and Honor Roll St. Mary’s High School announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the fi rst quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Principal’s List students must achieve 90 percent or above in all of their classes. Honor Roll students must achieve 85 percent or above in all of their classes. The following students have achieved these honors: REVERE Principal’s List 7th Grade Emma Cavalcanti RevereTV | FROM Page 3 tion Network, for a meaningful discussion on the intersection of cancer advocacy and legislation. Their conversation highlighted how public policy plays a critical role in improving access to care, advancing research, and supporting individuals and families aff ected by cancer. They also emphasized the vital resources available through the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour call center. Whether it’s questions about treatment options, managing side eff ects, fi nding transportation to appointments, securing lodging dur8th Grade Maya Oliva Freshman Ashley Cela Sofi a Rios Arianna Stillman Sophomore Andea Basta Samara Mejia Junior Justin Cavalcanti Kendra Lenci Lorena Silveira Senior Grace Fox Celeste Galeas Gabriella Polidoro ing treatment, or simply needing someone to talk to, trained cancer information specialists are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Watch “View from the Hill” to learn more about these services on the RevereTV Community Channel through the month of January. Stay in that holiday mood by catching the last airings of local event coverage from December. Watch the Community Channel for one more glimpse of the holiday lights events, holiday themed cooking specials, and the Sounds of Christmas Concert. All of these recordings will stay posted to Santiago Ramirez Jason Spaulding Natalie Vasquez Honor Roll 8th Grade Sarah Cluen Freshman Kyle Cash Nataya Larson Sophomore Luka DeAlmeida Luisantonio Rivero Junior Susana Toranzo Senior Zachary Guelpa Alexis Kane YouTube to view at your convenience after the replays stop on television. Keep an eye out for some winter sports coverage, starting with the Revere High School basketball teams this week. RevereTV will try to alternate game coverage between the boys’ and girls’ teams at least once per week through the season. Games will play live on YouTube and the Community Channel. As a reminder, all programming that is not related to the City of Revere’s local government plays on the Community Channel which is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. - LEGAL NOTICE - A Petition for by of requesting that the REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Ayer, Jonathan Ciaramella, Christopher Cortes, Gomez E Fricano, Tatiana Holt, Nathan Koutroubis, Vasilios Kumar, Ravi Lalaji, Gunjan Le, Leon Merino-Lainez, Joe M Gupta, Kanika Nguyen, Katherine BUYER2 SELLER1 Gouveia, Joseph Boyle, Philip A Mehmedovic, Zumra 133 Salem Development LLC Tanza, Angela SELLER2 ADDRESS 35 Alice St Revere 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 DATE PRICE 12.19.25 400000 1165 N Shore Rd 12.17.25 448000 145 Harris St #6 12.18.25 373000 Durrani 2018 Ft Durrani, Mohammad A 350 Revere Beach Blvd #6E 12.17.25 300000 Nacar, Vesile N 350 Revere Beach Blvd #11J 12.19.25 590000 133 Salem St #317 12.19.25 310000 Griffin, Kathleen M Byrne, Edmund 71 Revere Beach Blvd #11 12.19.25 330000 133 Salem Development LLC Somboun, Ae Loaiza, Maria A Hernandez, Adolfo Castaneda, Heidy S Senibaldi, Mark Patel, Jyotsanaben Patel, Kinjal Zepaj Development LLC Pierre, Donald Dorvilier, Nahomie Rasul, Mohamad H Smith, Jessica Smith, Michelle R Zepaj Development LLC Soares, Angelica C Soares, Rodrigo B Soares, Angelica C Soares, Rodrigo B Toro, Steven L Colon, Ismael Colon, Ismael Yamani, Abderrahim Makane, Hasna Zhang, Heng Longergan, Melissa Longergan, Melissa Smith, Patrick Recinos, Lidia E Senibaldi, Michael 94 Crescent Ave 12.16.25 600000 62 Adams St 8 Revere St #6 12.16.25 685000 935 Revere Beach Pkwy 12.15.25 950000 184 Breedens Ln 12.19.25 1225000 9 Dunn Rd 15 Dunn Rd 12.19.25 445000 12.19.25 445000 Lopez, Okland C Cuevas, Cynthia R 838 N Shore Rd 12.19.25 740000 Edelmann, Susan Perlera, Adolfo 181 Fenley St 12.19.25 900000 37 Franklin Ave 12.17.25 880000 133 Salem St #417 12.16.25 320000 78 Festa Rd 12.19.25 1314800 12.19.25 845000
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