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YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.5 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, January 31, 2025 City Council rejects mayor’s proposal to change police chief hiring process By Th e Advocate M ayor Patrick Keefe was at the City Council meeting this week with a request to change the process of appointing the city’s police chief. Keefe was looking to eliminate the requirement that candidates for the top job in the department must come from the ranks by repealing Section 3 of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2001 in its entirety; the section requires the city to hire a police chief from within the department, and that the candidate be a captain or a lieutenant with at least fi ve years in that position. Keefe added that there would continue to be a vigorous internal search process but it would be expanded to external candidates. “I have the utmost respect Mayor Patrick Keefe is shown addressing the City Council about proposing a change in the city’s hiring practice of police chief at Monday’s meeting. The mayor requested that Section 3 of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2001, which restricts outside applicants for the police chief position, be repealed in its entirety. (Advocate photo) for our offi cers and I’m assurCOUNCIL | SEE Page 16 City Council approves Park and Fly garage proposal off Charger St. Special permit for Furlong Drive contractor’s yard scrutinized By Th e Advocate T wo new projects were introduced to the City Council this week during brief public hearings. The City Council heard a request for a special permit from Stephen and Ralph Caruso, of R&S Realty Trust, to reconstruct nonconforming structures at Squire Rear Road in order to build a new fi ve-story Park and Fly parking structure that would hold 583 cars. Project Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio presented the plan to the council and said it would be a state-of-the-art parking garage that would generate $400,000 in tax revenue and licensing fees each year. D’Ambrosio stated that two existing buildings on the 2.6-acre property housing an automotive business and a contractor’s yard would be torn down. “The proposed use is a modern, state-of-the-art garage that will be utilized as a Park and Fly.” Charger Street resident Christine Robinson said she is concerned about traffi c, noise and fl ooding should the project move forward. “How much more can this neighborhood take?” asked Robinson. But councillors seemed supportive. “I think it’s a great project in the TED district,” said Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya. “This compliments the character of the neighborhood; it’s the perfect thing to build in that area.” Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo was interested in how the top fl oor of the facility could be used to accommodate renewable energy sources. Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino suggested the facility would reduce truck traffi c on Charger Road. D’Ambrosio said a traffi c study is in the works and will be ready to present to the council’s Feb. 3rd Zoning Subcommittee meeting. D’Ambrosio said the project will also be going before the Conservation Commission. In other business, Joshua Recycling requested a special permit for a contractor’s storage yard within the TED district at 12 Furlong Dr. However, Nicholas Rudolph, chair of the Conservation Commission, opposed the special permit due to outstanding enforcement issues. According to Rudolph, there are piles of hazardous materials on the site, overflowing dumpsters and illegal fi ll, issues that need to be resolved. PARK AND FLY | SEE Page 7

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 State Ethics Commission finds Jessica Santiago violated conflict of interest law while employed by both DCR and City of Revere Fined $20K for submitting false timesheets and obtaining pay for overlapping DCR and Revere work hours O n January 28, 2025, the State Ethics Commission MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 aded $2.839 g ul $2 839 MidUnleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.539 Kerosene Available! Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM ULS $4.759 $3.29 9 DEF HEATING O L IL Call for Current Price! 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Santiago also repeatedly submitted timesheets to each public employer reporting she had worked for the employer or taken sick leave from her job with the employer during hours when she had actually been performing compensated work for the other employer. Santiago reported 330 overlapping hours to each of her public employers, resulting in her receiving at least $9,000 in unearned payments from them. Due in whole or in part to Santiago’s absences from her City of Revere job, the city’s pool was not properly staff ed or maintained, resulting in the City of Revere having to issue thousands of dollars in refunds to parents of children impacted by cancelled swimming lessons and unexpected pool closures. By using paid worktime and sick leave from her City of Revere job to perform compensated work for DCR and vice versa, Santiago violated the confl ict of interest law’s prohibition against public employees using their offi cial positions to obtain valuable benefi ts to which they are not entitled. Santiago’s submission of timesheets to the City of Revere and DCR for overlapping hours violated the confl ict of interest law’s prohibitions against public employees submitting false claims for payment to their public employers. In imposing the $20,000 civil penalty, the Commission stated, “As a result of [Santiago’s] unwarranted absences from her City job, numerous families were aff ected by cancelled swimming lessons and unexpected pool closures, which resulted in the City having to issue thousands of dollars in refunds. The fact that [Santiago’s] violation of the public trust came at a substantial cost to the City and harmed its residents renders her conduct particularly egregious…” The Commission’s Enforcement Division fi led an Order to Show Cause against Santiago on September 12, 2024, initiating an adjudicatory proceeding against her. Santiago failed to fi le an answer to the Order to Show Cause, attend a prehearing conference or attend a hearing on December 19, 2024. The January 25, 2025, issuance of the Decision and Order entering summary decision against Santiago concludes the Commission’s adjudicatory proceeding against her. Santiago has 30 days from the date of the Decision and Order to fi le an appeal in Superior Court. The Commission encourages public employees to contact the Commission’s Legal Division at 617-371-9500 for free advice if they have any questions regarding how the confl ict of interest law might apply to them. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 5 Chelsea/Revere Jewish Community Center Reunion in planning stage W e are in the early stages of organizing the very first Chelsea/Revere Jewish Community Center (JCC) Reunion. JCC opened in 1953 and changed the lives of thousands of young men and women. Over the years, some of the most amazing men and women were hired as leaders of the JCC (Chip Piatti, Joe Merullo, David Margosian, Roger Talbot, Fred Kaufman and Bruce Glasier, to name a few). They provided a safe, healthy place for children and young adults to both learn and socialize. Our sports banquets featured live WEF wrestling, Eddie Andelman, Governor Ed King and many more. We will have a Great reunion sometime in late 2026. For more information or to help us gather names and addresses, please email us at CRJCCREUNION@gmail.com. BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from a loan processing company? 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And now the Commonwealth can continue to focus on addressing the damage to our health care delivery system resulting from shuttered hospitals,” said State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (DWinthrop). Strengthening oversight Chapter 343 makes important updates to the Commonwealth’s laws governing the oversight of hospital systems and provider organizations so the gaps exploited by Steward Health Care cannot be exploited again. Oversight measures include: • Bolstering the reporting authority of the Center for Health Analysis and Information (CHIA) and scope of the oversight of the Health Policy Commission (HPC) by adding reporting requirements for hospitals and registered provider organizations (RPOs), including significant equity investors; audited financial statement reporting is mandated for out-of-state operators of a hospital or RPO parent company, private equity investors, and management services organizations (MSOs). • Enhancing penalties for not complying with CHIA data reporting requirements, including increasing and removing the cap on fi nancial penalties • Requiring CHIA to notify HPC and the Department of Public Health (DPH) of failure to report, which will be considered during a review by the HPC in the Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) process and by DPH when considering a Determination of Need (DON) application or when reviewing licensure and suitability • Expanding DPH authority over the Board of Registration in Medicine to improve oversight and align Board activities with broader state market oversight goals • Requiring DPH to hold a public hearing prior to hospital and essential service closures, and authorizing DPH to seek an impact analysis of a hospital closure of any essential health service from HPC Chapter 343 expands the Attorney General’s authority to monitor health care trends and enforce the False Claims Act by allowing the offi ce to seek information from signifi cant equity investors, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and MSOs, and to hold entities with an ownership or controlling interest in a provider organization liable if they are aware of false claims submitted to the government. Chapter 343 makes significant reforms to prevent acute care hospitals from selling land to REITs. When Steward Health Care sold hospital properties to Medical Properties Trust (MPT) in 2016 for $1.25 billion, the hospital network agreed to lease back their former properties from MPT for exorbitant rents, siphoning away necessary resources and depriving the hospital operations and patients of needed investments. The legislation prohibits the future leasing of an acute hospital’s main campus from REITs. It requires increased disclosure of other lease arrangements as part of the licensure process with DPH. In October 2023, a new mother tragically died at a Steward hospital after medical equipment that could have saved her life was repossessed because Steward couldn’t pay its bills. 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Provisions to combat the rising costs of health care include: • Reconstituting the membership requirements for the HPC to include more current, relevant experience and insight into the trajectory of the healthcare market • Broadening the scope of HPC’s annual cost trends hearings and report to capture signifi cant equity investors, health care REITs, MSOs, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and pharmacy benefi t managers (PBMs), MassHealth, the Division of Insurance (DOI) and the Health Connector, and to request testimony from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services • Expanding the HPC cost trends examination to include the new data collected by CHIA through the RPO process, and require submissions from significant equity investors, health care REITs and MSOs • Requiring that expansions in capacity, transactions involving equity investor ownership, signifi cant asset and real estate transfers, and forprofi t conversions be added to the material change notice process • Requiring the submission of information, including capital structure, general fi nancial condition, ownership and management structure, and audited fi nancial statements in transactions that involve a signifi cant equity investor. • Authorizing the HPC to examine the size and market share of any corporate affi liates or signifi cant equity investors of the provider or provider organization, the inventory of health care resources maintained by the DPH, and any related data or reports from the offi ce of health resource planning as part of a CMIR • Requiring that any fi nal CMIR report issued by HPC must be referred to DPH for consideration during any pending determinations of need involving the provider or provider organization This bill broadens CHIA’s duty to monitor acute hospitals’ fi - nancial conditions by requiring them to fi le margins, investments and information on any relationships with significant equity investors, health care REITs and MSOs. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 9 The Skin Cancer Foundation shares sun protection tips for winter sports enthusiasts W hat to know about protecting your skin during colder months As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round — especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport. “Frostbite and windburn are common concerns for winter athletes, but people often don’t realize that the sun’s UV rays can be just as damaging on the slopes as they are on the beach,” says The Skin Cancer Foundation President Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD. “The science shows that it’s important to practice proper sun protection all year, even in cold or cloudy weather.” Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which lead to tanning, dark spots and wrinkles, remain constant throughout the year and can penetrate through clouds and fog. Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are mainly responsible for sunburn, are the strongest in the summer. However, UVB rays can burn and damage your skin during winter, too, especially if you’re around refl ective surfaces, such as snow or ice. Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, so the rays hit you twice, further increasing your risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Skiers and snowboarders are at an even greater risk because these sports take place at a higher altitude, where the thinner atmosphere absorbs fewer of the sun’s rays. UV radiation exposure increases 4 to 5 percent with every 1,000 feet above sea level. In addition to causing premature skin aging, unprotected sun exposure is also a serious risk factor for skin cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86 percent of melanomas are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the sun, which is why it’s imperative to protect yourself no matter the season. How to protect yourself when enjoying winter sports Your fi rst line of defense against sun damage is clothing. Covering up is easier when it’s cold. However, your face, head and neck tend to remain exposed year-round, and this is where most skin cancers occur. Skiers and snowboarders are ahead of the game when they protect their scalps with a helmet and their eyes with goggles. Almost all goggles available today are made of polycarbonate, which filters out 100 percent of UV rays. For the moments when you’re not actively fl ying down the slope, don’t forget your UVblocking sunglasses, which protect your eyes while also fi ghting snow glare, and a hat to protect your head and hairline. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or higher daily to all exposed skin and make sure to cover often-missed spots like the tops of your ears, around the eyes and near the hairline. Consider choosing a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin to combat dry winter skin. Finally, try to avoid the peak sun hours (generally between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the winter months) and seek shade when you can. Winter is approaching, but that’s no reason to let up on the sun-safe habits you practiced during the summer. Continuing sun protection eff orts through the colder, cloudier months of the year reduces your risk of premature skin aging and developing the world’s most common cancer. About The Skin Cancer Foundation The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, saves and improves lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. Learn more at skincancer.org. Independent. Strong. Local. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 WWW.EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 There’s Every Bank, Then There’s MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF

Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Mindset Psychiatric & Wellness Hosts Grand Opening E VERETT — A Grand Opening celebration was held on December 28, 2024 for Mindset Psychiatric & Wellness located at 26 Ferry St., in Everett. Many well-wishers, family and friends turned out for the event to meet owner, Dr. Rosemonde Paulo. According to Dr. Paulo, “Our mission at Mindset Psychiatric & Wellness is clear: to off er accessible and personalized behavioral healthcare that is holistic, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive to all individuals. We envision a global community where everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through embracing holistic health and wellness practices. Our passion lies in helping others become the best version of themselves by providing support, assistance, guidance, education, and compassionate care. Giving of ourselves in this manner brings us the greatest joy in life.” For more information, log on to: www.mindsetpsychiatricwellness.com Dr. Rosemonde Paulo is shown at the entrance to Mindset Psychiatric & Wellness Bernadette Jeannot, Dr. Rosemonde Paulo and Paula Aimable David Pretti and Millie Cardello. Dr. Rosemonde Paulo with friend Soimise Verdieu, PHD, FNP-C of Cambridge Hospital Shown are, Joan Brennan, Soimise Verdieu, Dr. Rosemonde Paulo, Paula Aimable, Renette Noel, and Fanenca Noel along with family members.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 11 Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud is on the Rise T he FBI and USPIS are warning that check fraud is on the rise, with a signifi cant volume enabled through mail theft. Suspicious Activity Reports related to check fraud have nearly doubled from 2021 to 2023. Fraudsters take advantage of regulations requiring fi nancial institutions to make check funds available within specifi ed timeframes, which is often too short a window for the consumer or fi - nancial institutions to identify and stop the fraud. As a result, the compromised checks clear, and the funds are withdrawn by the criminal participants before the fraud is detected. Obtaining the Checks Fraudsters gain access to legitimate checks and sensitive fi nancial data by stealing mailed checks from USPS facilities or during delivery to the intended recipient. Check theft occurs several ways. Preparing/Altering the Checks for Deposit To make the checks appear legitimate, fraudsters use check washing or other check “cooking” techniques to alter checks or create counterfeits. In other instances, checks are unaltered and deposited with forged endorsements. Check washing involves the use of chemicals to physically alter the check, typically altering the original payee and fi - nancial amount. Check cooking involves the digital manipulation of an image of a stolen check. Using readily available photo editing software and high-tech printers, fraudsters can manufacture checks. Check cooking allows fraudsters to manufacture multiple checks from a single check image. Often these checks are written for smaller amounts which can go undetected for longer periods of time by escaping the scrutiny or visibility of a larger check amount. Depositing the Checks Stolen checks are deposited, often by a collusive account holder who is recruited by the fraudster or sold online for a fraction of the face value to other criminal actors who deposit the checks. In many cases, financial institutions, consumers, and law enforcement agencies are not aware of the fraudulent activity until after funds have been illicitly withdrawn. Who is Harmed by Check Fraud? Businesses Businesses could experience disruption to business activities and reputational harm due to overdue or missed payments or delays or disruption in fi nalizing payments when account details are compromised. Consumers Consumers can experience impacted credit scores for late payments for bills, account closures, stop payment fees for other outstanding checks, missed interest from refund checks, compromised personally identifi able information (PII) which may also be sold in subsequent fraud schemes, and loss of assets or investment money. Victims of fraud are often refunded some of the charges, but refunds are often delayed until investigations are complete. Government Entities Funds intended for citizens are intercepted and altered or forged, resulting in government funds being dispersed incorrectly. It can be a time intensive process to investigate and reissue payments to the rightful recipients of intercepted checks. How to Protect Your Mail • Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Do not leave mail in your mailbox overnight or for long periods of time. • If you are heading out of town, submit a USPS Hold Mail™ request asking your local Post Offi ce to hold your mail until you return. • Sign up for Informed Delivery® at USPS.com to receive daily email notifications of incoming mail and packages. • Contact the sender if you do not receive a check, credit card or other valuable mail you are expecting. • Consider buying and using security envelopes to conceal the contents of your mail. • Use the letter slots inside your local Post Offi ce to send mail. If using a blue USPS collection box, be sure to drop your mail as close to the posted pickup time as possible and before the last collection of the day. MAIL THEFT-RELATED | SEE Page 17

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Basketball Pats split GBL matchups, eyes postseason T By Dom Nicastro he Revere High School boys basketball team split a pair of games last week and stood at 5-7. The team was ranked 55th in Division 1 as of last Friday and will likely need to fi nish.500 or better to make the state tourney. The Patriots picked up a 65-55 win over Medford last Tuesday. Senior tri-captain Josh Mercado had a three-pointer, senior tri-captain Ethan Day added two baskets in the lane and freshman Charles Dobre added a fast-break layup and an offensive rebound putback in the opening quarter. Revere took a 2624 lead at halftime. Senior tri-captain Avi Lung drained a three-pointer from the wing in the second quarter. Day added a pair of triples and a fastbreak layup. Junior forward Devin Berry added a tough contested two in the paint, and Lung’s layup at the buzzer before the half broke a tie. Revere broke out in the third quarter and took a 46-32 lead. Mercado’s corner three-pointer and Lung’s two pull-up jump shots and a three-pointer from the top of the key got things going. Day added four more baskets in the lane, and Dobre had a strong drive. The Revere defense was the story in the third quarter — holding Medford to just eight points and their star Justin Marino to zero points in the frame and just 18 for the game (average is 26.5), thanks mostly to Dobre, who was given the task to cover him. Day had points in the final quarter, and Lung added a red-hot 11 points in the quarter, including two more three-pointers, to close out the win. Day finished with a monster night: 28 points, seven rebounds, three steals. Lung wasn’t so bad, either: 23 points, four assists. Dobre added six points and 10 rebounds. Mercado added six points. “I thought our purpose and focus coming out of halftime was tremendous and obviously Charles’ defense on Marino was the key,” Revere coach David Leary said. “We have to do these things more consistently, but it was a nice win against a good team that beat us earlier in the season.” Revere’s Ethan Day drove the ball in recent action against Everett. Revere still held the On Saturday, Revere fell to Malden, 57-52. The teams were even at 16 after one. Dobre started hot with seven points, including a corner threepointer. Day added a three-pointer and three free throws. Senior forward Erick Mayorga fi nished the quarter with a layup plus the foul to tie things up. Revere took a 35-28 Pats’ Avi Lung looked to make the pass for Revere in recent action against Everett. lead at halftime. Mercado stuck a corner threepointer. Lung sank two free throws. Senior forward Gio Alexandre had two strong drives to the basket, and Day added two fl oaters in the lane, including an and-one on the foul with another three-pointer. Berry had a nice putback. lead after three quarters: 45-43. Lung added two drives and layups. Mayorga had a putback, and Day made another corner three-pointer plus a free throw, but Malden took the lead and held on for the victory. “The story here was just that the Patriots’ off ense went ice cold,” Leary said. “Other than a Lung free throw, an Alexandre drive and two more baskets from Day in the lane, Revere could not buy a basket and Malden took advantage of it.” Ethan Day finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. Lung added seven points and four assists. Mercado (three), Alexandre (six), Mayorga (fi ve), Berry (two) and Dobre (seven) contributed on off ense. “We just could not make shots in the final quarter,” Leary said, “and it was unfortunate because I thought we moved the ball and were taking good shots. We need to be better defensively when shots aren’t falling to still hold on and win but give Malden credit: they came to play today. We have to just keep grinding and keep improving; plenty of season left. The Patriots will host a very good Tewksbury team from the Merrimack Valley Conference Thursday night, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 13 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere girls track team shines on state level with school records By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School girls track team came out of the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Invitational last week with two topeight finishes and two new school records. Gemma Stamatopoulos set a new school record in the 600-meter with a lifetime PR of over three seconds at 1:42.08. This broke the old school record set in 2018 by over one full second. This time was also good for an eighth-place fi nish overall in a super competitive fi eld. “Gemma was the top seed in her heat going into the race, but we knew she was at the fi tness level to go for a PR today,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “She knew she would have to lead the race likely from the fi rst lap, which she did. However, this did not scare her, and she was able to take the fi rst 200 in 33.7. She led the race the whole three laps, which is super challenging on its own, but especially when going for a PR. Gemma herself noted that if she were chasing someone, she likely could’ve run closer to a 1:40, which I absolutely agree with. No doubt in my mind that she can hit 1:40 by the time we hit Division 1 State championships in a couple weeks.” The Patriots’ second school record was broken by senior captain Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez in the triple jump. Cabrera Rodriguez also holds the outdoor triple jump school record. Her jump of 30-10 broke the old record by three inches (set in 2020) and was good enough for seventh place overall. “It’s important to note that the triple jump is typically not contested indoors, so we don’t practice it often,” MacDonaldCiambelli said. “Ashley was able to complete this recordbreaking jump with minimal RHS Patriot Track Captains, shown from left to right: Hiba El Bzyouy, Liv Yuong, Francoise Kodjo, Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli, Manal Hazimeh, Ava Cassinello and Daniela Santana Baez at Revere High School on Tuesday afternoon. Not pictured: Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez. practice.” Cabrera Rodriguez also competed in the 55-meter and ran an 8.20. Liv Yuong was Revere’s third and final competitor at the Invite. She ran a 10.09 in the 55-meter hurdles, good for 24th place overall. Yuong also competed in the long jump and jumped 15-6.5, which was good for 26th overall. “Super impressive day for Liv again competing in multiple events while balancing illness,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. Revere girls basketball team hovers around.500 The Revere High School girls basketball team stood at 7-6 after 13 games. The team fell to Lynn English, 48-29. It was a tough offensive game for the Patriots. Missing Belma Velic was a huge loss for Revere in this game in terms of rebounding. English had a great game collectively. The Patriots struggled to slow down their guards and the 3-ball. The Patriots fell to Whittier, 43-34. Revere had better off ensive tempo for the second time around in this season series against the team from Haverhill and were able to break their press more effi - ciently. Another game without Velic took away a lot of off ensive strengths and allowed the opponent’s defense to pressure guards more. Revere was nipped by Northeastern Conference team Winthrop, 33-31. It was a slow fi rst half for the Patriots, but they turned on the gears for the second half to make a big run. It was a game of catch-up, which made it harder to clinch the win. Having the team’s starting five back was helpful in terms of off ensive fl uidity. No urgency in the fi rst half resulted in the loss, according to coaches. Revere played solid defense in the second half. Revere beat Malden, 29-22, with a great team eff ort. Lowscoring game on both ends — Revere applied great defensive pressure throughout the entire game. Having a selection of diff erent defenses to resort to has been helpful for the Patriots. Somerville topped Revere, 37-48. Once again, not having a full starting fi ve made it diffi cult to take over this game. Somerville has a few strong guards and rebounders, and missing Shayna Smith resulted in a weak rebounding game for Revere. Revere topped Medford, 3733. Allyson Oliviera led the way with 12 points, followed by Smith with 11 points. Applying full court pressure in the second half was essential for Revere to keep its urgency up. Medford went on a short run in the second half, but the Patriots were able to recover and gain momentum back. Revere went 6 for 17 from the free throw line, keeping the game close.

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Lady Pats Basketball rout Rams, 43-28 Revere’s Shayna Smith scores for the Patriots Tuesday night. Nisrin Sekkat with the ball, looks for an open teammate. Senior Nisrin Sekkat makes a shot attempt for Revere. Patriots Head Coach Arianna Rivera courtside Tuesday night as her team took on Lynn Classical and a big win on the road, 43-28. Junior Shayna Smith battles for possession of the ball between two Classical players.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 15 Nisrin Sekkat looks to pass the ball as a guard from Lynn Classical attempts to block. Belma Velic scoring for Revere. Allyson Ollivierra shoots to score for Revere during the Patriots road game with Lynn Classical. Revere’s Marwa Riad makes a shot for the basket. Belma Velic takes control of the ball. Revere’s Leah Doucette, Valetina Cruz Martinez and Rebecca Mercado react to their team taking a large lead over Lynn Classical Tuesday night. Revere freshman Valentina Cruz Martinez guards a Classical player. The Revere Patriot fans took Revere Pride on the road for Tuesday night’s game against Lynn Classical.

Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 ing them we are bringing on the very best,” said Keefe. “We want to have the best chief of police for our city.” While Keefe stressed that this would make the process professional, rigorous and competitive, there was virtually no support for making the change. Sergeants Dennis Hickey and Joseph Internicola, along with Lt. Robert Zagarella, represented the Superior Offi cers Association and expressed clear opposition to the idea. “We believe the mayor has our best interests in mind,” said Hickey. “But we are composed of a body of 33 eligible candidates.” Internicola added that the change would “adversely affect members of the police department.” Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, a retired Revere police sergeant, said it was a good idea but the timing was wrong with current Chief David Callahan’s contract soon to expire. Keefe agreed and said he hoped the proposal would be referred to a subcommittee where it could be reviewed and discussed. “The current chief is under contract, which could be renewed, or he might get picked up by another city or town,” said Keefe, adding that the proposed change is a proactive step to be ready if a new chief is needed. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto made a motion to send Keefe’s request to the Legislative Affairs Subcommittee, but there was not even enough support for it to undergo further review. “I’m not in agreement with this,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro. “The thought of having someone come from outside the city to run the city makes me uncomfortable.” Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya stressed the President of the Revere Police Superior Offi cers Association Sgt. Joe Internicola (center), VP Dennis Hickey (left) and Sec./Treasurer Lt. Robert Zagarella are shown backed by many offi cers of the department — appealing to the Revere City Council to vote against Mayor Patrick Keefe’s proposal to allow appointment of a new Revere Police Chief from outside the department. (Advocate photo) benefi ts of hiring from within the department. “An internal candidate is already familiar with the department’s operations and challenges, which allows them to step into the role without the need for extensive training. Police Offi - cers in Revere know their city, they know the residents, they know the needs of each section of the city,” said GuarinoSawaya. “A police chief from within will have established trust and rapport with the offi cers, staff and the community, fostering unity and high morale. They understand the unique needs and dynamics of the city and sections of the city they serve, enabling them to implement policies and strategies that are eff ective.” Councillor-at-Large Robert Haas agreed that internal candidates have a distinct edge. “Once you bring an outsider in, you’re already playing catch up. This should stay in house,” he said. Both Cogliandro and Guarino-Sawaya said changing the appointment process could convince offi cers there is no room for career growth within the department. Cogliandro said some officers may choose to leave Revere. Guarino-Sawaya said promoting from within demonstrates a clear pathway for career advancement. “Our officers need to feel appreciated. By hiring outside the department, we are telling them they are not good enough, which simply is not the case,” she said. Keefe agreed that the experience of internal candidates trumps other qualifications and said the change was only to have the opportunity to interview outside candidates. As for career advancement, Keefe pointed out that the Revere Police Superior Offi cers Association has 33 members — more than neighboring cities and towns. 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 Najarro, Julio P REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Hansen, Virginia L SELLER2 ADDRESS 349 Reservoir Ave DATE PRICE 01.06.25 585000 City Council President Marc Silvestri said what was troubling about the proposed change and the opposition to it was the implication that a Revere Police Offi cer couldn’t leave and succeed in another city. “I don’t think that’s right,” said Silvestri, who asked if the criteria for being appointed chief could be reviewed and changed. Keefe said it could but the council didn’t want to go in that direction, voting 9-0 to reject the mayor’s request. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky voted present and Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley was absent. Revere

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Judith Anne (Mangino) Pryor-Fezzuoglio New England teams were her favorite, especially the Patriots. She was the beloved wife of O f Revere. Passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Boston on July 22, 1943, to the late John Mangino and Ann (Sonn). Judy was a funny and compassionate woman, known for her quick wit and infectious laughter. She had a knack for making people feel at ease and valued, which served her well in her career as a fi le clerk at an insurance company. Judy’s most admirable trait in life was her selfl essness, always placing the needs and happiness of others before her own. Her grandchildren meant the world to her, and she dedicated herself to making their lives full of joy and laughter. Judy’s love for life was contagious. She enjoyed the thrill of a good game at the casino, the simple pleasure of indulging in her favorite sweets, and the unforgettable family adventures to Disney World and cruises to Alaska—trips that brought her a lifetime of joy. She could talk for hours about anything, making everyone in the room laugh with countless life stories. Judy was a lover of all sports—The 21 years to Joseph “Joe” Fezzuoglio and to her late husband Richard Pryor. A devoted mother of Richard Pryor and his wife Barbara of Plymouth, Kelly Pryor of Revere, and the late Sean Pryor. Cherished grandmother of Matthew John Pryor and his wife Jenelle, Kelsey Pryor, and the late Richard E. Pryor. Adored great-grandmother of Olivia Grace. Dear sister of Michael Mangino and his wife Paula of Revere, as well as the late Richard Mangino and his surviving wife Carol of Revere. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. They, along with countless friends and relatives, will miss her dearly. Her legacy of love, laughter, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home, Revere on Wednesday, February 5, followed by a Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Richie Pryor Foundation. Lois E. (Fasbender) Fucillo O f Revere. Passed away on January 22nd at 95 years of age surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on April 24, 1929, in Chelsea to her parents, the late Ethel and Stephen Fasbender. Lois was the second oldest of fi ve girls raised by her mother Ethel and educated at Immaculate Conception in Revere. Lois married Joseph A. Fucillo on June 7, 1953, and together they built a loving home and family. Originally residing in East Boston, the couple later returned to Revere’s Beachmont section to be closer to family. Lois was deeply devoted to her home and family, fi nding immense joy in motherhood. She instilled in her daughters the core values of kindness and compassion and expressed her love through the warmth of her home and the delicious Italian meals she lovingly prepared. As her children grew older, Lois entered the workforce, bringing her impeccable sense of style to Filene’s in Boston. Her “passion for fashion” made this role a natural fit and a source of pride for her. Another cherished chapter in Lois’s life began when she became a grandmother, earning the affectionate title of “Gram.” Her family remained at the heart of everything she did, and she treasured every moment spent with them. Lois lived an active and fulfi lling life. In her earlier years she could be found walking Revere Beach with her sisters, she taught ceramics and became a skilled bowler. Later in life, she volunteered at polling stations in Revere during elections and participated in numerous activities at the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center. MAIL THEFT-RELATED | FROM Page 11 How to Protect Your Checks • Use pens with indelible black ink so it is more diffi - cult for a criminal to wash your checks. • Don’t leave blank spaces in the payee or amount lines. • Don’t write personal details, such as your Social Security number, credit card information, driver’s license number, or phone number on checks. • Use mobile or online banking to access copies of your checks and ensure they are not altered. While logged in, review your bank activity and statements for errors. • Consider using e-check, ACH automatic payments, and other electronic and/or mobile payments. • Follow up with payees to make sure they received your check. • Use check positive pay if available at fi nancial institutions to help detect and stop fraudulent checks. • Use checks with security features to limit the eff ectiveness of check washing. Security features can include microprinting, holograms, heat-sensitive ink, watermarks, toner adhesion, chemically reactive paper, security screens, thermal thumbprints, void pantographs, ultraviolet overprinting, security padlock icon, She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Fucillo. Devoted mother of Karen Fucillo and her late companion Jimmy Palizzolo of Revere and the late Joanne Croce. She is also survived by her son-in-law Arthur Croce of Peabody. Cherished grandmother of Karen D’Amelio and her husband Jonathan of Revere and Robert Croce and his wife Allyssa of Georgetown. Adored great grandmother of Robbie, Joey, Olivia, Mikey, Kylie and Blake. Lois also leaves her sister, Joanne, and was predeceased by her sisters Dorothy, Janice and Cheryl. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, January in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Her funeral was from the funeral home on Wednesday, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Sandra Grimaldi of many talents, with a particular gift for ceramics and arts and crafts. She found joy in creating, in bringing to life pieces that were beautiful and meaningful. Her love for creativity extended into her love for shopping, where she found joy in the search for unique pieces that brought happiness to her and those around her. Sandy was also a proud member of a book club and volunteered her time reading to children at McKinley school in Revere. Her commitment to service and her passion for literature made her a beloved figure among the children she read to, and a valued member of her community. Sandy was a woman who cherished her family deeply. She is survived by her devoted spouse, Rick Grimaldi, who shared in her love for the outdoors and accompanied her on many of her cherished trips and beach excursions. Her love and her light will continue to shine through him, and through all the lives she touched. Sandy also leaves behind, Her daughter Stephanie and fi anc? Jonathon Gil. Her sister Helen Machum, Her brother-in-law Cody Grimaldi and his wife Debra, and brother-in-law Joseph Grimaldi as well as Many nephews and niece. Sandy was predeceased in life by her late parents Mary and James Machum and her brother James Machum, A visitation for Sandy was O f Revere. With tender hearts, we announce the passing of Sandra Grimaldi, an irreplaceable woman who left an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Sandy was a woman and fraud warnings. • If you believe you have been defrauded, contact your bank immediately. Consider opening a new account and closing out the compromised account to prevent future counterfeit checks being drawn off the account. • Protect vulnerable members of your family and community. Fraudsters use hightech, low-cost technology including printers, call spoofing technology, and AI-assisted voice recreation held Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 3:00-7:00PM at Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151. In lieu of fl owers please consider making a donation in Sandys name to a charity of your choice. to fool vulnerable people into acting as unwitting accomplices. If you think you were targeted by fraud, fi le a report with your bank and request copies of all fraudulent checks. Report the incident to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), www.ic3.gov. If you believe you are the victim of mail theft-related check fraud, report to your local police and the United States Postal Inspection Service at uspis.gov/ report or 1-877-876-2455.

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST — Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. MORE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOV. MAURA HEALEY — Here are some of the many bills that were signed into law by Gov. Healey following the end of the 2024 session: REQUIRE BOATER SAFETY PROGRAM AND TEST (S 3011) — Gov. Healey signed into law a bill requiring anyone operating a boat in the state’s waters to take a state-sponsored boater safety course and then pass a boater safety exam. The bill, known as the Hanson-Milone Act, is named after David Hanson who lost his life in a boating accident in 2010 and Paul Milone, the late harbormaster from Weymouth who was an advocate for boat safety. Both families were strong advocates for passage of the measure and attended the signing ceremony. “I am so proud to see the Hanson-Milone Act fi nally become law,” said sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). “Massachusetts is home to some of the most beautiful waterways in the world, but too often, a day of fun on the water ends in tragedy because someone operates a boat without proper safety training. This legislation establishes a straightforward program to make sure anyone operating a boat in the commonwealth has the necessary safety knowledge to keep themselves and others safe … I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Hanson and Milone families for their relentless dedication and advocacy for this life-saving legislation.” BLOOD BANKS (S 2994) — Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would allow organizations registered as blood establishments with the federal United States Food and Drug Administration, to maintain a blood bank if the bank is approved by the Massachusetts Commissioner of the Department of Public Health and the Public Health Council. Supporters said there are a number of blood banks that operate nationally that currently supply Massachusetts hospitals but may not draw or store blood here. They argued that this legislation is intended to address that ineffi ciency. Currently only the Red Cross, Center for Blood Research and hospitals are permitted to draw and store blood in the Bay State. “This bill allows FDA-registered blood banks to operate in Massachusetts,” said sponsor Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). “Establishments like the New York Blood Center provide supply to many hospitals across Massachusetts, but they haven’t been allowed to collect donations here. This legislation changes that.” ALLOW ELECTRONIC RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY OF FUEL OILS AND PROPANE (H 4132) — Gov. Healey signed into law a measure that would allow companies to send customers an electronic delivery receipt for the bulk sale of fuel oils and propane. “This legislation modernizes the receipt system by allowing the vendor of bulk sale deliveries to utilize an electronic receipt, ticket or other form of recorded representation for the purchaser to review the                                                                                                          sale item,” said House sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “Massachusetts is one of the last states to update this antiquated system of delivery of receipts/invoices from bulk sales. In today’s world of technology, it only makes sense that the delivery of receipts/invoices can be safely and effi ciently transmitted to the consumer without having to leave a paper bill at the door or mailbox. Many, if not most businesses, already operate this way and there is no good reason not to advance bulk sales in this direction as well particularly as the consumer would have a choice in the method of delivery.” Supporters noted that customers frequently complain about the current practice of the company leaving bags with receipts on their doorknobs or in their mailboxes. They said leaving the receipts in a USPS mailbox is not permitted by law and also leaves consumers vulnerable to identity fraud. They also pointed out that leaving a plastic bag which might remain on the doorknob for several days is a clear signal to would-be criminals that the homeowner is not home and might be traveling. ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MASSACHUSETTS CABO VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER S 2995) — Gov. Healey signed a measure creating a 10-person special commission to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide Massachusetts Cabo Verdean cultural center in the city of Boston to represent the over 200 years history of Cabo Verdeans in the state. Supporters, noting the long overdue measure coincides with the 50th Anniversary of Cape Verdean independence, said the center will provide a vibrant space for cultural expression, education, and unity. Co-sponsors Sens. Lydia Edwards (D-Boston) and Liz Miranda (D-Boston) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on their proposal being signed into law. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HEALEY FILES $59.6 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2026 STATE BUDGET — Gov. Maura Healy fi led her third annual state budget, with a price tag of $59.6 billion. She also proposed an additional $1.95 billion in surtax spending that she says would stabilize the MBTA, enable critical investments in transportation and higher education infrastructure. The surtax revenue is from the constitutional amendment, approved by voters in 2022, that imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the increase requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, aff ordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” “Our fiscal year 2026 budget proposal is a balanced, forward-looking blueprint that meets the needs of our residents and businesses while also taking care of their tax dollars,” said Gov. Healey. “We’re making historic investments in the infrastructure that our quality of life and economy depend on — stabilizing the MBTA, fi xing our roads, bridges and regional transit and modernizing college campuses, all while creating good jobs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This budget also prioritizes aff ordability and economic development — continuing the progress we have made in childcare, college aff ordability, tax cuts, housing, veterans services and more. We are able to build on this progress while controlling our spending and tightening our belts, just as families and businesses are doing across our state.” “I hear from residents, business and local officials on a daily basis about the challenges they face,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “I’m proud of the way that this budget responds to those needs, while also making sure Massachusetts can sustainably support the programs and services on which everyone in Massachusetts relies. We’re fully funding the Student Opportunity Act to make sure our K-12 schools have equitable access to the resources their students and educators need, growing local aid, boosting Chapter 90 funding to improve roads and bridges and creatively investing in our infrastructure.” The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance was quick to criticize the proposal. The group said the

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 19 budget includes a plan allowing municipalities to raise taxes on meals and hotels through local option taxes, an idea soundly rejected last year; a $164 million tax hike by setting up a cap on the charitable deductions law approved by the voters in 2000; expansion of tobacco taxes to synthetic nicotine products; and extending the sales tax to candy. “She’s literally taking candy from a baby,” said alliance spokesperson Paul Craney. “Massachusetts residents already face some of the highest taxes in the nation, and this proposal exacerbates that burden. Taxpayers will have to spend $25 million more dollars on candy to just pay for this tax. This budget doubles down on the state’s addiction to higher taxes and spending at a time when residents are already feeling squeezed and leaving for more tax friendly states. The governor is taking a giant leap in the wrong direction. The governor has become so desperate for higher taxes that she’s even proposing caps on tax deductions for Massachusetts charities. This tax relief law was approved by the voters in 2000. If that isn’t cruel, I don’t know what is.” “This budget exemplifies the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s disregard for fi scal responsibility,” said MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale. “Relying on one-time revenues while increasing spending is an unsustainable path, particularly given the unchecked fi nancial strain caused by the emergency assistance shelter program and ongoing uncertainty over monthly tax revenues. Instead of charting a path toward stability, this budget doubles down on reckless spending and higher taxes.” The budget now goes to the House which will craft and approve its own version and then it moves to the Senate which will off er a diff erent plan. A House-Senate conference committee will eventually hammer out a compromise version that will be approved by both branches and sent to Gov. Healey who has the power to veto any spending and any other items. The House and Senate can then choose to override any of the governor’s vetoes. HOLD DANGEROUS BONCITIZENS FOR ICE INTERVENTION — Reps. Michael Soter (R-Bellingham) and Kenneth Sweezey (R-Pembroke) have fi led legislation they say will restore power to local and state law enforcement agencies by closing a loophole that prevents court offi cers and law enforcement offi cials from holding dangerous illegal non-citizens with ICE detainers beyond the time that the individual would otherwise be entitled to be released from state custody, allowing these individuals to walk free after committing signifi cant crimes in certain situations. “It’s essential that we equip our law enforcement with the resources, tools and support they need to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Soter. “Both sides of the aisle are united in the belief that undocumented immigrants who come here to commit crimes should be returned to their home countries. The state and local authorities must be able to detain these criminals and give ICE the opportunity to take action.” “The immigration issue in Massachusetts has gotten completely out of control,” said Rep. Sweezey. “This piece of legislation is a very simple, commonsense first step in rectifying part of the issue. I am always proud to assist our law enforcement partners and am pleased to present this legislation with support from Sheriff Evangelidis and Sheriff McDonald. I look forward to working on gaining additional support and pushing this bill across the fi nish line into law making our communities safer in the process.” “[We are] monitoring reports of activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Greater Boston area,” said Kevin Brown, Executive VicePresident of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the country, with 185,000 members across the East Coast, including 20,000 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “We reaffirm our readiness to support our members’ rights and the rights of immigrants--our neighbors, friends, family members and co-workers, whose presence and work enrich our communities and our economies.” Meanwhile, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined ten other state attorneys general in issuing a joint statement commenting on a memorandum from a President Trump appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice addressing state and local involvement in federal immigration enforcement. “It is well-established— through longstanding Supreme Court precedent— that the U.S. Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering states to enforce federal law,” read the statement. “While the federal government may use its own resources for federal immigration enforcement, the court ruled in Printz vs. United States that the federal government cannot ‘impress into its service—and at no cost to itself—the police offi cers of the 50 states.’ This balance of power between the federal government and state governments is a touchstone of our American system of federalism.” $108 MILLION FOR MASSACHUSETTS IN SETTELEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA —Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that she, along with a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties, has reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma for their instrumental role in creating the opioid crisis. Up to $108 million of the settlement funds will be distributed to Massachusetts. The suit says that under the Sacklers’ leadership, Purdue invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, perpetuating waves of addiction and overdose deaths across the commonwealth and country. “The Sackler family will forever be remembered as a symbol of greed, profi ting off pain to BEACON | SEE Page 20 The Surprising Dangers of Earwax Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling. And there’s also a correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline and depression. Earwax — which is not really wax at all, but a substance called cerumen that binds with dirt, dust and debris — is normally produced by the body as a way to clean and protect the ears. In most people, the self-cleaning process works fi ne. But in others, including more than 30 percent of elderly people, the wax collects to the point where it can completely block or impact the ear canal. Those that are most aff ected are elderly seniors, especially those living in nursing homes or assisted living centers that provide substandard hygiene. And those highest at risk are hearing-aid users because the devices push wax down into the canal. Earwax Removal Usually, earwax moves up and out on its own so the best way to control it is to leave it alone. But that advice can backfi re for those who accumulate excessive amounts of earwax. The symptoms of an earwax problem can include an earache, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, an ear infection, ear itchiness, or cough due to pressure from the blockage stimulating a nerve in the ear. If you or your elderly loved one’s experience any of these symptoms, try using a softening agent to help the wax leave the ear or to remove it more easily. If you prefer the natural route, try baby oil or mineral oil. Using an eyedropper, apply a drop or two into your ear, tilting your head so that the opening of the ear is pointing up toward the ceiling. Stay in that position for a minute or two to let the fl uid fl ow down to the waxy buildup. Then tilt your head in the opposite direction to let the fl uid and wax drain. Or try an over-the-counter earwax removal solution or kit, which are sold in most pharmacies. Solutions may contain oil or hydrogen peroxide, and some kits include a bulb syringe that you squeeze to fl ush your ear with warm water, if needed. You may need to repeat this wax-softening and irrigation procedure several times before getting rid of the excess earwax. If, however, the symptoms don’t improve after a few treatments, you need to see an audiologist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor to have the wax removed. Earwax removal is one of the most common ENT procedures performed. They have a variety of tools that can remove hard, stubborn earwax. It might be tempting to poke a cotton swab, bobby pin, pencil or fi nger into your ear to get the gunk out, but don’t go digging. Yes, it’ll remove some of the wax, but it may also push the rest deeper into the ear canal and increase your risk of injuring your eardrum and making the problem worse. 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.

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 BEACON | FROM Page 19 855-GO-4-GLAS destroy countless lives across the commonwealth and country,” said Campbell. “While this settlement cannot bring back the lives lost, it will bring in much-needed funds to begin to remediate the damage and ensure that the Sacklers can be held accountable for the lasting devastation they have caused. I am incredibly grateful to the families who turned their pain into purpose to inform our work in this space.” DON’T MISS THIS “ENERGET1. On Jan. 31, 1919, Black baseball player (broke the “color line”) Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo in what state? 2. How are, Godey’s Lady’s Book, Mademoiselle and Photoplay similar? 3. What salesman is in the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Sporting Goods Hall of Fame? 4. What gourmet food did Chicago ban in 2006 and allow again in 2008? 5. On Feb. 1, 1859, Irish immigrant Victor Herbert was born; he composed over 40 comic operettas, including “Babes in Toyland,” which was inspired by what book? 6. In what city is Rodeo Drive? 7. What children’s novel is subtitled “There and Back Again”? 8. February 2 is Groundhog Day; what other country celebrates Groundhog Day? 9. Wha NBA team has the most retired jerseys (24)? 10. What is the outside of the Statue of Liberty made of? Answers 11. On Feb. 3, 1960, Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” fi lm premiered; what does the title mean? 12. How are Sporting Group, Working Group and Toy Group similar? 13. How are O and HO similar? 14. On Feb. 4, 1932, the USA hosted its 1st Winter Olympic Games — at Lake Placid in what state? 15. What does C-Span stand for? 16. What was the first “bestselling automobile in the world”? 17. On Feb. 5, 1631, what founder of Rhode Island and advocate for separation of church and state landed near Boston on the ship Lyon? 18. During World War II in what country were fl ower bulbs eaten to prevent starvation? 19. Which lizard is larger: blue iguana, Komodo dragon or Nile monitor? 20. On Feb. 6, 1945, in Jamaica, what singer-songwriter of “Jamming” and “Waiting in Vain” was born? IC” EVENT — Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state’s energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state’s plan to expand its off shore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and low-carbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/ more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119? aff =oddtdtcreator QUOTABLE QUOTES “Today, freedom rings in our great nation. The heroic peaceful pro-lifers unjustly imprisoned by Biden’s Justice Department will now be freed and able to return home to their families, eat a family meal, and enjoy the freedom that should have never been taken from them in the fi rst place.” ---Steve Crampton, Thomas More Society Senior Counsel on President Trump’s pardon of anti-abortion activists convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances, including two Massachusetts women. “Once again, Donald Trump has shown contempt for the laws of the land, issuing sweeping pardons for nearly two dozen people convicted of violently barricading reproductive health care clinics and harassing and even injuring clinic staff and patients.” --- Reproductive Freedom Caucus on Trump’s pardons. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms President Trump’s directive that would allow ICE agents to raid and arrest students in our public schools. It is repulsive to our shared common values, and this cruel policy shatters the trust that families place in our educators and our public schools as safe havens and infl icts lasting trauma on innocent children.” --- Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy on President Trump’s directive allowing ICE agents to make arrests in schools. “We know that municipalities rely on the Chapter 90 program to fund critical improvements to their roads and bridges. Under our bill, and with this new, mileage-based formula, every single city and town — including our small towns and rural communities — will see a signifi cant increase in Chapter 90 funding. This means that local offi cials can put these dollars to work easing congestion, strengthening resilience, and improving safety and quality of life for all of their residents.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing that she is fi ling legislation to reform the Chapter 90 roadways program to substantially increase funding for municipal roads and bridges. 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 fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Jan. 2024, the House a met for a total of four minutes while the Senate met for a total of three minutes. Mon. Jan. 20 No House session No Senate session Tues. Jan. 21 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:02 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Wed. Jan. 22 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 23 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Fri. Jan. 24 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. 1. Georgia 2. They are now defunct magazines. 3. Chuck Taylor 4. Foie gras 5. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum 6. Beverly Hills 7. “The Hobbit” 8. Canada 9. The Boston Celtics 10. Copper (it has oxidized to become green) 11. The sweet life (or good life) 12. They are American Kennel Group dog breed groups. 13. They are model railroad scales. 14. New York 15. Cable-Satellite Public Aff airs Network 16. Model T 17. Roger Williams 18. Ho l l a nd ( t u l i p bulbs) 19. Komodo dragon (average length 10 feet) 20. Bob Marley

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 21 RevereTV Spotlight M ayor Patrick Keefe visited RevereTV to record the fi rst “Conversations with the Mayor” episode of 2025. In this episode, Mayor Keefe offers insight into some of the exciting events the City of Revere has in store for this year. He also provides updates on the McMackin and McKinley sites, along with key drainage, water line, and infrastructure projects shaping the future of the city, and much more. Tune in to hear about the mayor’s hopes and plans. This episode of “Conversations with the Mayor” is posted to YouTube and will be playing over the next few weeks on both the Community Channel and RTV GOV. This week’s “In the Loop” announcement video is focusing on a particular Revere neighborhood. Attention, Beachmont residents! The city wants to hear from you. Join your neighbors and community leaders to discuss how flooding from Belle Isle Marsh impacts your property and daily life. This meeting is part of a project to assess and address coastal hazards in the area, exploring potential solutions for infrastructure, land use, and emergency response. Share your insights and concerns to help shape actionable solutions! The in-person meeting took place on Wednesday, January 29. If you couldn’t attend in person, you can still join the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, February 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. For questions or translation services, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development. RevereTV covers some community events around the city, and the latest event was Flavors of Revere by the Revere Chamber of Commerce last week. Short video clips and highlights are now posted to social media and playing on the Community Channel. Watch to see which local restaurants and vendors attendees got to meet and enjoy. It was a celebration of Revere’s diverse restaurant community. Check out the Revere High School Basketball Teams live at least once per week on the RevereTV Community Channel. Coverage alternates beLawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 tween the boys’ and girls’ teams and plays live on YouTube and television. Games then replay on television for the few weeks following the livestreams. Both teams most recently took on Chelsea. RTV GOV is scheduled with all of the local government meetings for the month of January. The most recent meetings include the Public Arts Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Revere Board of Health, Revere City Council and Planning Board. This month’s School Committee meetings are also scheduled as replays on RTV GOV. This is channel 9 on Comcast and 3 and 613 on RCN. ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements        Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. ~ Legal Notice ~ Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131 Section 40 the Revere Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm to review the Notice of Intent submitted by Weston & Sampson on behalf of the Applicant, the City of Revere,                               Route 1A to the Lynnway and the construction of a new single lane roundabout and associated shared use path. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so in the following manner: In-person at in-person at Revere City Council Chambers, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, Massachusetts. The meeting agenda can be found on the City Calendar website, at https://www.revere.org/calendar. To view the application and related plans, please contact the Revere Conservation Commission at (781) 286-8185. January 31, 2025 Call Driveways from $35

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