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YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.6 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday School officials satisfied with new safety implementations at RHS By Barbara Taormina fter a diffi cult start to the school year, things are back on track and improving at Revere High School. The School Committee’s Safety and Security Subcommittee met late last month with Police Chief David Callahan to review some of the recent data and changes at the high school. Everyone at the table agreed that the joint response from the administration and the Police Department, which included suspensions and court cases, restored normalcy to the school after two large fi ghts. “Some measures taken draA T Anthony Caggiano School Committee Treasurer matically changed the school environment,” said Callahan, who mentioned some kids being taken out of school. “The good collaborative relaDr. Dianne Kelly Supt. of Schools tionship between school and city services makes a huge diff erence,” he added. NEW SAFETY | SEE Page 16 Revere League For Special Needs Celebrate Love WIN WASTE INNOVATIONS PLANT: The company prolonged the life of its ash landfi ll last year by trucking ash to a company disposal site in Shrewsbury. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) City Health officials address rodent issues with Council Free rodent control extermination available to residents Advocate Staff Report R The Revere League For Special Needs held their Valentines’ Day party on Sunday at Rosaria’s Restaurant in Saugus. Shown from left: Kim Sturuock, Amanda Leone, Freddy Adamson, and Dennis Gefteas spell out love with their cards. See photo highlights on page 10–11. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) evere’s Chief of Health and Human Services, Lauren Buck, and Director of Municipal Inspections & Health Agent, Michael Wells, were at the City Council meeting this week with a presentation on everything residents need to know about the city’s chronic rodent problem. Calls to 311 to report rat sightings were up dramatically last year, although Buck noted that some residents called multiple times. Revere has CITY HEALTH | SEE Page 2 781-286-8500 Friday, February 7, 2025 WIN Waste Innovations estimates less than four years of life for its ash landfill By Mark E. Vogler he ash landfill adjacent to WIN Waste Innovation’s trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 has a remaining capacity of less than four years, according to a recent report prepared by WIN Waste. “The report shows a remaining capacity of approximately 95,000 cubic yards which translates to a permitted site life ranging from 1.1 to 3.8 years,” WIN Waste Facility Manager Elliott Casey said of the annual Monofi ll Progress Report that was fi led Jan. 31 with the state Department of Environmental Protection and the town’s Board of Health. “It remains our strong preference to use the more environmentally responsible option of continuing to manage the plant’s ash at our on-site monofi ll, keeping diesel trucks off the road and our conservation eff orts at the monofi ll robust,” Casey said. “We will continue to export a portion of the ash from the facility as we have additional conversations with town leadership regarding our future partnership,” he said. WIN Waste offi cials say they would prefer to see the expansion of the ash landfi ll instead of trucking the ash. WIN WASTE | SEE Page 16

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It jumped to $4 milCITY HEALTH | FROM Page1 been hit with a large population of Norway rats that multiply with litters of 12 every six weeks. They have settled into Revere in part because of the natural environment. Norway rats like marshland and they are excellent swimmers. But they are also in the city because of human behavior, and that’s what city offi cials hope to change. Wells started with the city’s trash ordinance. Every property has a blue cart for each household, up to 10, at the address. Residents can request an additional cart for $75. The lids on the trash containers must be closed, and no trash or litter can be placed on the ground. There is a $25 fi ne for any containers with open lids, litter, bulky items or overgrowth and vegetation. According to Wells, enforcement offi cers gave 4,000 fi nes from 2018 to 2024. Large residential buildings that rely on dumpsters must keep them enclosed and ensure they are not overfl owing. Retail and food businesses that have dumpsters are inspected evlion after the completion of the new building and the many site improvements. McKenna said it will go up to $5 million a year and all the developers are looking for is a $1 million tax break on the new building. “We’ve spent so much money on crap,” said McKenna. “We’ve spent so much money getting this and getting that.” McKenna said that if the million dollar tax break is going to push along the biggest and most promising development in the city’s history then it makes sense. “I say we go for it,” she said. Councillors agreed and voted in favor of Skwierawski’s request, although they fi rst approved an amendment from Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo that the language be tweaked to read to authorize Mayor Patrick Keefe to negotiate tax exemption agreements, and agreements would be executed and implemented pending the approval of the City Council. ery 30 days and more often if a problem is found. 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It further brings down consumer costs by ensuring that consumers are not charged a cost-sharing amount, such as a copay, if it would be cheaper for them to purchase the drug without using their insurance. “Ensuring that patients with chronic illnesses are able to aff ord the lifesaving medications that are prescribed to them is a prerequisite for establishing health care as a human right, which is why the price caps included in this legislation are so important. At the same time, it is also imperative that lawmakers and regulators have insight into the complex inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry, as that access will make future, necessary reforms possible,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Chairman Lawn and the members of the conference committee for their hard work, as well as all my colleagues in the House and our partners in the Senate for voting to send this critical legislation to the Governor’s desk for her signature.” “The Speaker’s leadership www.810bargrille.com will forever be remembered as transformative in shaping health care and health insurance policy in Massachusetts. This bill is another key victory in his legacy. By holding pharmacy benefit managers accountable, we are taking crucial steps to lower prescription drug costs for all. The price reductions for generic medications, especially those most commonly used, will have a profound impact on our communities, particularly for those on fi xed incomes struggling with the high cost of medication,” said State Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “Speaker Ron Mariano will go down in the Commonwealth’s history as the most influential legislator with respect to health care and health insurance law. This important legislation is just another example of his influence. Holding pharmacy benefit managers accountable is a long overdue step to reducing the costs of prescription drugs. Statutory price reductions for generic drugs for the most commonly used medications will benefi t all of us. This important law will be lifechanging for our fellow citizens on a fi xed income struggling to pay the cost of prescription drugs,” said State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). Approximately nine percent of Massachusetts residents have diagnosed diabetes, and 6.2 percent of adults over 35 live with heart disease. In 2015, more than 10 percent of residents lived with asthma. Black residents face each at a higher rate: over 12 percent live with diabetes and nearly 14 percent of Black adults live with asthma. Chapter 342 drastically increases state oversight of pharmacy benefi t managers (PBMs), which currently negotiate prescription drug prices with little oversight, making it unclear if they consistently act in the best interest of consumers. To do so, the legislation authorizes the Division of Insurance to license and regulate PBMs. PBMs are also prohibited from making payments to pharmacy benefi t consultants or brokers who work on behalf of health plan sponsors during a contracting or bidding process. To create a more complete data-driven picture of drug costs in Massachusetts, the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) will collect a range of drug cost information from pharmaceutical manufacturers and PBMs. With the data, CHIA can offer a more complete examination of the drivers of health care costs in its annual health care cost report, allowing policymakers and consumers to better understand the role of pharmaceutical manufacturers and PBMs in the health care system. In addition to CHIA’s cost analysis, pharmaceutical manufacturers and PBMs will be included in the Annual Health Care Cost Trends Hearing of the Health Policy Commission (HPC) for the fi rst time. Participation in the annual hearings will require manufacturers and PBMs to provide public testimony on the factors that infl uence drug costs, allowing those factors to be taken into account as HPC identifi es how to improve care and reduce costs for residents. Further, Chapter 342 establishes the Offi ce for Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis within HPC, which will be tasked with analyzing trends related to pharmaceutical access, aff ordability and spending in Massachusetts. The offi ce will publish an annual report with recommendations for strategies to mitigate pharmaceutical spending growth, promote aff ordability and enhance pharmaceutical access.

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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 9 Revere Police’s K9 Charlie wraps up 2024 By Melissa Moore-Randall R evere’s favorite pooch, K9 Charlie, has wrapped up 2024, topping off another exciting year in the soon-to-betwo-year-old pup’s life. “Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone has started their new year off on the right foot or paw as we canines say! I ended 2024 very busy and enjoying the best job in the whole world! “As always, I started the second half of 2024 welcoming all of my human friends back to school in late August. I saw lots of smiles on the fi rst day! There were some tears from my littlest human school friends. I know how hard it is for summer to be over and missing home. I am lucky I get to go to work with my dad every day. Everyone is always so excited to see me at school and it makes my heart so full! “As everyone settled into being back to school, I was busy fi nishing some of my training and attending many back to school events. I proudly displayed my pink badge for Breast Cancer Survivor Month. Did you check me out in front of the cool pink RPD car? What a great ride! I got to hang out with Revere’s canines at Barktoberfest. There were so many cool Halloween costumes and even a doggie ice cream truck. I scream! You scream! We all scream for puppy ice cream! “Dad and I traveled to Endicott College in early December. I needed to spread some love and comfort to the students and the staff . A beloved member of their community, Sgt. Jeremy Cole, lost his life in a wrong-way crash. It was nice to hear students, faculty and staff share how he positively impacted their lives. “As Mayor Keefe wrapped up 2024, we had a meeting to discuss ‘our’ plans for 2025. And then it was my favorite time of the year...Christmas! Who does not love Christmas! I rocked around the Christmas tree and saw the Grinch lurking around every corner. The guy is creepy! I enjoyed a long Christmas break with my family. It was nice to have family time. I learned a new skill … pulling my big brother around on his sled in the snow. I will defi nitely help my abs look great! “I kicked off the New Year by becoming an offi cial therapy dog! I am a proud member of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, an international organization dedicated to bringing comfort and happiness to those in need. I am so proud! “Stay warm and remember spring is right around the corner! “To learn more about me and my adventures, you can follow me on Instagram at charlie_reverepd.” K9 Charlie posing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. K9 Charlie proudly displaying his certifi cation as an offi cial therapy dog K9 Charlie attending his second Barktoberfest K9 Charlie and Offi cer Bryan Brenes traveled to Endicott College to support staff and students.

Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Revere League For Special Needs celebrates love at Valentines’ Day Party T he Revere League For Special Needs held their Valentines’ Day party on Sunday at Rosaria’s Restaurant in Saugus. Shown from left: Disc Jockey Alan LaBella, Pamela Blyakhman, Amanda Leone, Kim Sturuock, and Freddy Adamson. Shown from left: Gene Bakinowski, George Moreschi, Cathy Bakinowski, Margo Johnson, Stephen Prize, Freddy Adamson, Paulette Nickerson, and Dennis Gefteas show the love. Shown from left: Steven Gallant, Jason Adler, and David Tufo had a chicken parmesan dinner. Shown from left: Kathleen Green, Ana Maria, Nancy Tierno, Sabrina Cataldo, Janet Greenberg and Litanne St. Jules enjoyed a fi sh dinner. Shown from left: Violente and Gerald Capurso. Wendy Upton served Mark Brown salad. Shown from left: Christina Grotheer and Catherine Salie. Shown from right: Patrick Shea and Rocco Addesa during Sunday’s Revere League For Special Needs Valentines’ Day party.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 11 Annabella Raneri, 5, signed a Valentines’ Day card for Disc Jockey Alan LaBella, of Saugus. Children and adults alike partied on the dance fl oor. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Party hats helped to raise the roof. Charles Evers and Michael Greene, shown at left, Edres Selim, shown in center, with Homer Street, David Wall, Geralyn Hughes, and John Sprague, shown at right. Shown from left: Mark Snyder, Kris Galla, Steven DeMasi, Eddie Seekins, and Maureen Namatom.

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Basketball Pats Fall to Somerville, 73-64 Captain Joshua Mercado guards a Highlander opponent. Senior Avi Lung drives the ball to the basket for the Patriots. Revere’s Peter Dacelien with the ball for Revere. Erick Mayora scores for the Patriots. Revere’s Ethan Day takes a shot for two points for the Pats. Ethan Day shoots for two points the Patriots. Jayden Balogun looks to pass the ball to an open teammate. RHS Head Coach David Leary at courtside during Monday night’s battle at home with Somerville. Revere’s Gio Alexandre battles his way through two Highlander guards.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 13 Captain Avi Lung at the line for Revere. Avi Lung makes the pass for Revere. Erick Mayorga looks for an open teammate to make the pass to as a player from Somerville moves in. The RHS Patriot’s cheerleaders was on hand to support the varsity boys team Monday night. Peter Dacelien shoots to score for Revere as two guards for Somerville come in to block. Ethan Day avoids the block to score for the Patriots. Senior Peter Dacelien drives the ball past a Somervile defender. The passionate Revere Patriot fans were on hand Monday night as their team took on nearby Somerville. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney)

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Patriots’ playoff hopes hang in the balance after recent skid By Dom Nicastro The Patriots showcased their T he Revere High School Boys Basketball Team dropped two out of three and fell to 6-9 on the season, still clinging to hopes of making the postseason as it heads down the fi nal stretch of the season. In its latest game, a 73-64 loss to Greater Boston League rival Somerville, Revere was led by senior tri-captains Ethan Day (27 points, seven rebounds), Avi Lung (14 points, four assists) and Erick Mayorga (13 points, seven rebounds). prowess in a commanding performance against their crosstown rivals, the Chelsea Red Devils. From the opening tip, Revere took control, racing to a 26-4 lead by the end of the first quarter. The team’s halfcourt trap disrupted Chelsea’s offense, while Lung, Mercado and Day propelled the offensive onslaught. The Patriots continued their aggressive play throughout the game, extending their lead to 38-10 at halftime and closing out with a 74Pats’ Avi Lung goes up against a wall of Somerville defenders as he attempts a shot to the hoop. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) 38 victory. In the game against Chelsea, Day led the scoring for Revere with 23 points, followed by Josh Mercado who contributed 14 points, and Avi Lung and Gio Alexandre added seven points each. Revere coach David Leary was thrilled with the performance. “It could not have gone any better for us, a big diff erence from how things went last Saturday [a 5752 loss at Malden],” Leary said. Co-Capt. Ethan Day avoids the block to score for the Patriots. RevereTV | FROM Page 7 The Revere High School Boys Basketball Team defeated Chelsea last week, and it was all streaming live on RevereTV. Only the week before, the Girls’ team did the same. Watch replays of these games on television almost daily. Although game coverage airs live on YouTube, the on-demand recordings are taken down until the end of the basketball season. RevereTV stays committed to covering at least one home basketball game per week as they are scheduled. In the spirit of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, the Community Channel schedule includes two old episodes of “Cooking with the Keefes.” These episodes were not recorded recently but are all about making “We were intense, focused and our seniors really carried us early on to take control. Everyone gets up for the Chelsea game year in and year out; throw out the records. It’s our biggest rival.” Just two nights later, the Patriots faced a formidable opponent in the MIAA Division 2 No. meals to celebrate with your friends on Galentine’s Day, February 13, and celebrating all the love in your life on Valentine’s Day, February 14. These episodes will soon be followed by programs currently being produced, such as “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” and “What’s Cooking, Revere?” with a few special guest host chefs. Stay tuned to the RevereTV Com8-seeded Redmen of Tewksbury. The game started unfavorably for Revere, with Tewksbury quickly taking a 17-4 lead. Despite a strategic timeout by Coach Leary to switch to manto-man defense, which initially helped close the gap, Revere struggled to maintain momentum. Tewksbury found its rhythm again toward the end of the fi rst half, taking a 35-20 lead into the break. Revere showed signs of a comeback in the second half, with key contributions from Lung, Mayorga and Gio Alexandre, but the Redmen’s consistent scoring kept them ahead, and the Patriots eventually fell, 72-52. Against Tewksbury, Day was again the top scorer with 17 points, while Lung added munity Channel for all of these cooking shows and more. This channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. RTV GOV is scheduled with the latest meeting from the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This includes the most recent Committee of the Whole Meeting, which focused on the updated parking program mentioned above. The channel is 12 points and Mayorga scored nine points. Refl ecting on the game, Coach Leary acknowledged the challenge. “That’s a very good team we just battled with,” Leary said. “There was defi nitely some positives to know you can play with a team that talented and polished, but we just need to improve on doing it for 32 minutes and cannot fall behind the way we did. We bounced back after the slow start which is a good sign fi ghting through adversity, but on the other hand, we need to be ready at the jump every night. Just need to keep grinding.” Revere hosts Chelmsford Thursday night, Feb. 6 (after press deadline). also scheduled with replays of the most recent meetings of the Revere City Council, Zoning SubCommittee, Planning Board, Public Arts Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Revere Board of Health. Meetings are added to the replay rotation after streaming live on RTV GOV and YouTube. This channel is 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 15 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere girls track team wins another GBL title L ock it up. Another Greater Boston League track title for the Revere girls. This now a run going back to last year’s indoor season and puts Revere at 21-0 in league dual meets for a span of three seasons: • 2023-2024 winter indoor unbeaten champs • 2024-2025 outdoor unbeaten champs • 2024-2025 winter indoor unbeaten champs The Patriots defeated Somerville last week, 63-32. That wrapped up another 7-0 campaign in the regular season and GBL championship. Senior captain Liv Yuong took home three first-place fi nishes on her senior night, scoring 15 points for the team. “This was the closest competition Liv has had in the hurdles in the GBL this year, and it was great to see her really compete,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “She continues to shine at every meet, handling multiple events that often go off at the same time. This is great preparation for college where I am confi dent, she will compete as a multi.” Gemma Stamatopoulos took home two fi rst-place fi nishes and one second-place fi nish for 13 team points. She continues to run exceptional 600-meter races every week. She ran a 1:44, while holding back a bit for both the high jump and 2-mile. “I put Gemma in the 2-mile to secure another fi rst place for the team in what was supposed to be an extremely close meet,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Her ability to also compete in multiple events really shows her overall fi tness level. Her ‘cando’ attitude is exactly what makes this team thrive in competitive meets.” Senior captain Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez also had an extremely impressive meet, placing fi rst in the 55-meter, second in the long jump and fi rst as the lead leg of the winning 4x400m relay team. “Just like Liv and Gemma, Ashley is extremely versatile,” her coach said. “She was able to split a 67 in the 400-meter relay, having not run anything above a 55-meter yet this year. Incredible.” Olivia Rupp took two second-place fi nishes in the mile and 1,000-meter. “The mile and 1,000-meter is an exceptionally hard double, but this is the second time Olivia has done it this season for the sake of the team,” MacDonaldCiambelli said. “Not to mention she PRed in the 1 mile by over fi ve seconds and now has a best time of 5:45.13. She is off of the state qualifying time by less than two seconds. Rania Hamdani and Danni Hope Randall both PRed in the 300-meter, placing first and second, respectively. Hamdani then came back to split a 66 in the 400-meter relay. Other PRs included Dayana Ortega in the 55-meter hurdles (10.48) and Valeria Sepulveda in the 1,000-meter (3:46.09). “Overall, I can’t say enough about this team,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Based on Somerville’s previous results from the season, we knew this would be our toughest meet yet. They are a stacked team and have an incredible coach. In my initial predictions, this meet was supposed to come down to the relay, so the captains and team leaders really went out of their way to get the team fi red up. All of the girls were staying late at practice to prepare. It was great to see them all rally around this common goal of being repeat undefeated champs. I can’t think of a more deserving group of girls. We have a lot of work to do in preparation for the GBL championships this Monday.” Revere girls basketball team wins three in a row The Revere High School Girls Basketball Team won three in a row and stood at 9-6 after 15 games. The Patriots beat Chelsea, 53-24, in a great team win against the Red Devils. Freshmen Valentina Cruz and Becca Mercado added some offensive energy with 10 points combined. Freshman Allyson Ollivierra led the team with 14 points. Senior Lea Doucette added eight points and a huge defensive spark. Revere went out of conference and beat Salem, 6429. Shayna Smith had 10 rebounds, dominating the boards, and six steals. Cruz matched her with six steals. It was a great team off ensive run with nine people adding to the fi nal score. “We did well sharing the ball and running our off ensive sets,” Revere coach Ariana Rivera said. “It was a solid defensive performance, holding them under 30 points.” Revere also beat Lynn Classical, 43-28. It was a huge night on the boards with 30 rebounds. Smith led the way with nine rebounds, followed by Belma Velic and Ollivierra with seven rebounds each. Nisrin Sekkat took charge over The Patriots’ Allyson Ollivierra took the ball to the hoop in recent action against Malden. the off ense with six assists and six points. Marwa Riad locked down on defense with seven rebounds and three steals. “Collectively, our defense performance may have been the best it’s been all season,” Rivera said. “Utilizing a few different defenses allowed us to throw Classical’s off ense off . All around we had great tempo. Our transition game was on point, when we forced turnovers. Probably our best game of the season besides our second matchup against Medford. Better second half for us, as we were trailing at halftime by three points (16-13). We were able to turn on the gears and run on them.” GBL TRACK CHAMPS: Shown from left to right: Standing: Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli, Sophia Raso, Caleigh Joyce, Gianna Chiodi, Danni Hope Randall, Genievieve Zierten, Oliva Rupp, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Valeria Sepulveda, Hiba El Bzyouy, Rania Hamdani, Kawtar Lharz, Dayana Ortega, Basma Sahibi, Aidah Louaddi, Victoria Osias, Nour Malhouane, Myaah Ndi, Imani Zuniga, Hajar Hossiani, Amina Lharzal and Francoise Kodjo; second row: Liv Yuong, Meriam Benkirane, Jocelyn Lazo, Ina Tamizi, Daniela Santana Baez, Zizi Kalliavas, Deana Herdandez, Delilah Hernandez, Fatima Elhariri, Julieta Agudelo, Debora Santos, Fabiana Pellegrino, Ava Cassinello, Manal Hazimeh, Elizabeth Barry, Casey Mayorga, and Emma DeCrosta; third row: Miley Pereira Roldan, Lesly Mendoza, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Sara Granados, Wessal Faris, Greidys Murillo Valle, Reem Alhyari, Sabrina Pereira, Farah Meghraoua, Allison Barreto, Brihanna Granados, Sama Elmajdub and Maria Montoya. 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Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 NEW SAFETY | FROM Page 1 Revere High Principal Chris 4-PEAT! | FROM Page 8 • 100 Backstroke: 1st Ho, 1:20.03; 2nd Xia, 1:21.60; 3rd tore, 1:42:14. • 500 Freestyle: 1st Deronja, 5:32.81; 2nd jie Wang, 7:05.46; 3rd Zhu, 7:10.78. Following are most of the — Ian Ian — Yingyan — Tara Villa— Alden — Yin— Ivan • 400 Freestyle Relay: 1st — Ian Ian Ho, Weiqi Du, Gordon Zeng, Hailey Tran, 4:32.84; 2nd Harrington, Ivan Zhu, Alden Deronja, 4:33.76; 4th — Yinjie Wang, Danielle — Vicky Chen, Esther Mei Noche, Sofi a Evoras, Tara Villatore, 6:16.10. Revere High Patriots’ results from the Garfi eld School: • 200 Medley Relay: 2nd ola Avila, Jon Begolli, Wilson Feng, Jean Builes-Uribe, 2:26.87; 5th Adine Louin, Ron Begolli, Aiden Lopez, 3:25.93; 6th • 200 Freestyle: 4th Lopez, 3:44.37. • 50 Freestyle: 2nd — Nic— Leah Zuniga, Walid Chalg, Mouss Housny, Yassine Haari, Nasser Lafonai, 3:34.16. — Aiden • 200 Individual Medley: 4th Nicolas Avila, 4:03.05. Feng, 27.22 seconds; 4th Jon Begolli, 29:02 seconds. — Wilson — • 200 Butterfl y: 3rd Feng, 1:34.89. golli, 1:38.07. • 500 Freestyle: 4th Zuniga, 8:22.70. — Leah — • 200 Freestyle Relay: 4th — Adine Luin, Ron Begolli, Nicolas Avila, Jon Begolli, 2:23.25; 5th — • 100 Breaststroke: 3rd — Jon Begolli, 1:39.65; 5th — Ron Begolli, 2:19.75. — Aiden Lopez, Walid Chalg, Yassine Haari, Nasser Lafonai, 2:51.03. — Wilson • 100 Freestyle: 2nd Builes, 1:15.15; 5th Louin, 1:30.14; 6th — Jean — Adine — Ron BeBowen presented a chart with numbers detailing incidents of discipline. Bowen focused on suspensions, expulsions or disciplinary responses schools report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “We’re only halfway through the year and we are well below the past two years,” he said. “We’re well on track to be not where we were because of the response we had in the beginning of the year.” Exclusionary discipline is Malden steers Senior Night to an 89-76 win over visiting Lynn Classical By Steve Freker M aybe it was the “wakeup call” they needed. All we know is that after the Malden High Coed Swim Team lost their season opener to Medford, they have had all eyes wide open. Using another solid, team-wide eff ort, the Tornado Pool Crew won its sixth straight meet, 89-61, at the Malden High Barry Fitzpatrick Pool on January 23, topping Lynn Classical on Senior Night. Coupled with a later deadeven tie with Revere and Malden’s own regular seasonconcluding victory over Revere recently, the Tornados (7-1) won their 7th -straight meet and clinched their 4th Greater Boston League (GBL) Championship in a row. (See separate story.) Once again, senior Hailey Tran led the way for Malden, winning two individual events (200 freestyle, 100 freestyle) and swimming a fast leg on the meet-opening Malden win in the 200 Medley Relay. Tran, who will compete next weekend in the MIAA Division 1 North Sectional Meet with two of her teammates, swam a leg of the winning 200 Medley Relay along with Ian Ian Ho, Sophie Tran and senior cocaptain Gordon Zeng with a time of 2:06.78. The Malden quartet of Yinjie Wang, Kevin Lin, James Zhou and Ivan Zhu was third at 2:27.00. Following are the rest of the Malden results • 200 Freestyle: 1st Tran, 2:12.75; 3rd Pan, 2:36.16; 4th — Hailey — Brian — Danielle Harrington, 2:53.12. • 200 Individual Medley: 1st — Sophie Tran, 2:32.88; 3rd — James Zhou, 2:55.77; 4th — Yingyan Xia, 3:02.65. • 50 Freestyle: 1st Ho, 28.34 seconds; 3rd — Ian Ian — Gordon Zeng, 29.69 seconds; 4th seconds. • 100 Butterfl y: 1st — Weiqi Du, 38.25 — Alden Deronja, 1:56.03; 3rd jie Wang. • 100 Freestyle: 1st Tran, 1:01.69; 3rd Zhu 1:07.69; 4th Du, 1:09.67. — Yin— Hailey — Ivan • 500 Freestyle: 2nd yan Xia, 7:15.53; 3rd — Weiqi — Ying— Danielle Harrington, 7:17.86; 6th — Brian Pan, 7:26.88. • 200 Freestyle Relay: 2nd — Alden Deronja, Weiqi Du, Ivan Zhu, Gordon Zeng, 1:51.53; 3rd — James Zhou, Kevin Lin, Dante Federico, Brian Pan, 2:07.97. • 100 Backstroke: 1st den Deronja, 1:08.22; 3rd Ian Ian Ho, 1:15.83; 4th Yinjie Wang, 1:20.31. • 100 Breaststroke: 2nd phie Tran, 1:15.22; 5th Kevin Lin, 1:33.13; 6th Ivan Zhu, 1:33.46. — Al— — — So— — • 400 Freestyle Relay: 2nd — Hailey Tran, Gordon Zeng, Ian Ian Ho, Sophie Tran, 4:25.38; 3rd — Alden Deronja, Weiqi Du, Brian Pan, Yinjie Wang, 4:29.98; 6th — Sophia Huynh, Sarahy Escobar Ayala, Sofi a Evoras, Yingyan Xia, 5:49.91. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma down and alternative discipline, such as mediation, is up and that, according to school offi cials, has changed the climate of the school. A comprehensive survey of students and staff that asks about individual perceptions of safety and security is also in the works. After the problems last September, an additional School Resource Offi cer (SRO) was assigned to the high school, and the Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit was deployed. “It’s much better now than it was,” said Callahan, who added that two more officers are being trained to fi ll in and assist the SROs when needed. Going forward in 2025, two of the four SROs at the high school will return to their regWIN WASTE | FROM Page 1 WIN Waste Innovations last April began trucking ash to a company disposal site in Shrewsbury in an effort to prolong the life of the ash landfill. Company officials said 5,850 tons of ash were shipped from Saugus last month. WIN Waste continues to point to the tentative Host Community Agreement (HCA) approved by a majority of the fi ve sitting selectmen as evidence that town officials are amenable to a deal that would allow expansion of the ash landfill in return for compensation and other conditions. Saugus selectmen Jeff Cicolini and Corinne Riley at the time of the nonbinding vote said they supported the HCA as a precautionary measure in ular assignments at Revere middle schools, while two will be at the high school on a daily basis. School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly said that all the school resource offi cers have vehicles and can travel all around the city. They can be there at a moment’s notice if needed, said Kelly, who praised the abilities of Revere’s SROs. “We have SROs who can meet kids where they are,” she said. Committee Treasurer Anthony Caggiano highlighted the school district’s new safety and security consultant, Guidepost. “It’s a global company with a special division just for schools,” said Caggiano. Kelly said Guidepost will audit the safety and security systems of all schools in the district. “They will look at the physical, operational and technical aspects of our school safety and security. They will tell us what security systems are working.” Kelly said Guidepost will work with the Police and Fire Departments to review safety and security plans for all school buildings, including the new high school. “It’s good to have an outside entity come in and give an honest assessment,” said Callahan. “It lets us tighten up some areas that may need adjustment.” case the state weakens environmental regulations related to the landfi ll. In fact, the HCA has no legal basis, under state law and under the Town of Saugus Charter. Furthermore, any HCA would have to be negotiated by the town manager and wouldn’t take eff ect unless the state allows the company to expand its ash landfi ll. If the state loosens the regulations at the ash landfi ll, the Board of Health would have authority to conduct site modification hearings to ultimately decide whether and how expansion of the ash landfi ll would proceed. Saugus would receive $20 million over the next 20 years while WIN Waste could continue use of the ash landfi ll, according to the hypothetical HCA supported by a majority of the selectmen.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Maria E. (Quillay) Mangano O f Revere. Peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at Hathorne Hill in Danvers, following a brief illness, at the age of 89. Born in San Luis, Argentina, Maria was the daughter of the late Alejandro and Margarita (Mercau) Quillay. She married Joseph Mangano on January 23, 1958, and together they built a beautiful life. They immigrated to the United States on December 4, 1964, and settled in Revere, where they raised their family with love and dedication. Maria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and there was nothing she cherished more than spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was a true matriarch, whose nurturing spirit touched everyone around her. Maria cared for her husband until his passing in 2016, and her warmth, kindness, and beautiful faith left an enduring legacy in the hearts of all who knew her. Maria was renowned for her exceptional cooking—her chicken cutlets and homemade pizza were legendary in the family. She had a heart of gold and was a woman who made everyone feel welcome. She was the wife of Joseph Mangano for 58 years. She is survived by her loving children: Nancy M. DeMarco and her husband James L. Sr. of Ipswich; Richard J. Mangano and his wife Dina of Georgetown; and Elizabeth M. Heath and her husband Marc C. Sr. of Peabody. Maria was the cherished grandmother of James L. DeMarco Jr. and his wife Pauline of Boston; Marc C. Heath Jr. of Nashua, NH; Max J. Mangano and his wife Coley of Georgetown; Paige M. DeMarco of South Boston; Joseph R. Mangano and his wife Jessica of Hartford, CT; Attorney Briana A. Kantarevic and her husband Said of Salem; Anabella M. Sanborn and her husband Peter of Georgetown; and Nico A. Mangano of Georgetown. She was also the adored greatgrandmother of Daniel, Peter, Luke, Lydia, and Marigold. Maria was the dear sister of Rosa Riera of Argentina, and the late Armando Quillay and Carlos Quillay. She is also survived by her nephews, Roberto Riera and Mario Riera, and their families. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach Street, Revere, A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere, with interment to immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Susan A. “Soondee” Colella Susan was born on August 15,1924 in East Boston and was the only child of her proud Italian immigrant parents Giuseppe Cicatelli and Rose Bellone. She was raised and educated in East Boston and was an alumna of East Boston High School Class of 1941. In her early years as a young woman she worked as a seamstress, something that she was very talented with. When she met her husband, they married and moved to Revere in 1952. Sue embraced the role of wife and mother. She filled her home with much love, faith, and morals. While raising her three children she also cared for both of her parents as well. Cooking was certainly one of her hallmark’s was a fabulous cook and loved to feed her family and extended family. She enjoyed knitting and was an avid bowler. Sue loved to watch figure skating and watch her “soaps” mainly “Days of our lives”. She was a member of the Revere Senior Center and there she was able to socialize with friends, do day trips and she also enjoyed going to the theatre with friends. Sue’s life was fi lled with much love for her family, wonderful memories and a legacy that will live on in all of them. She is the beloved wife of 59 O f Revere. Passed in the loving presence of her family on Saturday February 1st at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers following a brief illness. She was proudly in her 101st year. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, February 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. years to the late Joseph M. “Big Joe” Colella. The loving mother of Charlotte R. “Chickie” Colella, David J. Colella and Susan C. Colella, all of Revere and her partner William Ascolillo of East Boston. She is the cherished grandmother of Attorney. Joseph M. Colella and wife Dr. Katie Robertson of Somerville and Kara M. Doherty and husband Mat of Wilmington. She is the great grandmother of Maverick Doherty. She was predeceased by her late sonin-law Salvatore Lombardi and the late Giuseppe Fabrizio. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, February 6th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, February 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Gail Loder O f Revere. Entered into rest on January 30, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Robert M. Walsh. Devoted mother of Penny Cedrone and her husband Bob of Brighton, Son Christopher Walsh and his wife Kristen of Waltham, Daughter Mandi Walsh and her fi ancé Joe Vadala of Revere, Son Robert Walsh of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Devin and Olivia Osborne, Kyla Cedrone, Ryan Walsh, Toni McAleer and her children Dominic and Cecilia, Tanya Bagnera and her son Anthony. The loving sister of Ray Robinson, Dawn Marchese, Bruce Robinson, Sonee Rosenthal, Janet Parsons, Lori DeAngelis, Cindy Komenchuk and Brian Robinson along with their families. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her parents Raymond and June Robinson. She grew up and raised her family in Somerville. She worked at the family business, Lori-Ann’s Donut shop, in Charlestown until the shop closed in 2003. She then became a security guard for Apollo Security until her retirement in 2015. She loved watching her favorite TV shows, crocheting, playing games on her phone and spending time with her family. A funeral service for Gail will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00-12:00PM With a Prayer service at 12PM at Buonfiglio Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway Malden MA.                                          

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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. When the 2024 legislative session ended on January 1, thousands of bills that did not get fi nal approval by the House and Senate died. Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research highlights four major bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died from inaction in the House. Three of the measures died in the House Ways and Means Committee. Under House rules, any individual representative can move to discharge any bill from the Ways and Means Committee. There is a 7-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge. The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present. If the measure is discharged from the committee, the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action. A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by fi ling a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. Rarely are either of those methods used to discharge a bill from a committee. Some critics say that sometimes bills are held up in committee because someone in a high position of power either inside or outside the Statehouse is opposed to it. An ex-state representative who wished to remain anonymous told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “Although under House rules, every representative has the power to attempt to discharge a bill, hardly any attempt is made to do this out of fear of off ending and alienating the powerful speaker, his leadership team and committee chairs.” Beacon Hill Roll Call’s archives show that motions to discharge a bill from a committee and bring it to the full House for debate and a vote was a common practice back in the 1970s and 1980s. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the offi ce of House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and House Ways and Means chair Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) several times last week and asked why these bills, easily approved by the Senate, died in the House. Neither offi ce responded. Here are the four bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died in the House. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked the Senate sponsor of each bill how they feel about it dying in the House and whether they have fi led the bill for consideration in the 2025-2026 session. MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2251) On July 27, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards. The House took no action on the bill and it died. Supporters said that currently a person experiencing                                                                                                           homelessness faces prohibitive fees and documentation requirements when trying to obtain an ID card. They noted that this legislation removes those barriers by eliminating fees and only requiring that applicants present documentation showing that they are currently receiving services provided by the state, a homeless service provider or another service provider. They argued that ID cards are necessary for applying for jobs, enrolling in school, interacting with law enforcement, accessing government buildings, opening financial accounts and many other basic services that many take for granted. Last week, sponsor Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “This bill refl ects a continued commitment to addressing homelessness, building on the work of my predecessor and in collaboration with the Coalition for the Homeless. It represents an important step in supporting our most vulnerable residents, and I appreciate the eff orts of all advocates and stakeholders involved. As it moves forward this session, I look forward to working with colleagues in the Senate to pass it again. I defer to my colleagues in the House to get it passed in their chamber.” MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (S 2491) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons, homeless shelters and K-12 schools to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” The House took no action on the bill and it died. Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition, approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products. They argued that research shows that the inability to access menstrual products affects students’ class attendance. They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access, with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items. They argued that restricted access in shelters and prisons means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances. Last week, sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “I refi led the bill and am hopeful for its passage.” HIV PREVENTION DRUGS (S 2480) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer a short-term supply (60-days once in a twoyear period) of HIV prevention drugs, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to a patient without a prescription. The House took no action on the bill and it died. The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling to the patient regarding the use of PrEP, to inform the patient’s primary care doctor that the pharmacist has prescribed the drug, to connect patients without a primary care provider with a health care provider for ongoing care and to obtain a prescription for PrEP. Under the bill, pharmacists could only prescribe PrEP to patients who have tested negative for HIV within the past seven days, do not have HIV symptoms and are not taking medications that are not safe to use with PrEP. Supporters said that PrEP is a life-saving medication that is 100 percent eff ective in stopping the transmission of HIV. They note that under current law, individuals who take PrEP must make an appointment and go through their doctor, a barrier that can stand in the way for people who need the medication on short notice, cannot make an appointment or cannot access medical care. Last week, sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s repeated requests to comment on the bill dying in the House and whether he has refi led it. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL LOCAL OPTIONS INCLUDING TAX HIKES FOR CITIES AND TOWNS Gov. Maura Healey fi led legislation, dubbed by her as the

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 19 Municipal Empowerment Act, that would allow cities and towns to increase local taxes on meals, lodging and vehicle registration; permanently authorize municipalities to permit hybrid public meetings; change state procurement laws; and create enforcement mechanisms to push utilities to more promptly remove double poles. The tax hike provisions include giving local cities and towns the option to Increase the maximum local option lodging tax on hotel, motel and other rentals from 6 percent to 7 percent in most communities, and 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent for Boston; increase the local meals tax ceiling from 0.75 percent to 1 percent; and adding a new local option surcharge of up to 5 percent on motor vehicle excise bills that can be dedicated to local stabilization funds. “Every Massachusetts resident deserves to live in a community with high-quality local services, from safe roadways to access to good jobs and schools,” said Gov. Healey. “Our administration knows that city and town offi cials know their communities the best, and that’s why we want to empower them with the tools to make the choices they need to provide the best local services that meet the unique needs of their communities.” “At a time when Massachusetts is already struggling with aff ordability and large-scale out-migration of people and wealth, the last thing we need is another round of tax hikes,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “These proposals will make it even more expensive to live, work and do business here, pushing more families and employers to states with lower taxes and fewer regulations.” $712,500 FOR WELLBEING OF FIRST RESPONDERS — The Healey Administration announced the awarding of $712,500 to support the wellbeing of fi rst responders. The grants are designed to ensure that services are available to members of law enforcement and other emergency responders in the aftermath of a traumatic incident in the line of duty. “When police officers encounter life threatening dangers as they work to protect communities, we have a duty to ensure they have access to services and supports as they cope with the trauma they’ve experienced,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “These grants help ensure that first responders across Massachusetts can access these critical — and often lifesaving — resources. “These grants are an investment in the wellbeing of law enforcement offi cers and other fi rst responders,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “The funding allows us to support critical incident stress management services that will ensure those who protect our communities have access to the vital services they’re entitled to.” DON’T MISS THIS 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 off ers 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 $6 MILLION FOR PROVIDING PRISONERS WITH TECH SKILLS — Tech Goes Home (TGH) and Ameelio, two non-profi ts dedicated to closing the digital divide, announced the receipt of a $6 million grant with more than $4 million earmarked to bring digital skills courses to more than 3,600 adults and youth housed in county jails and Department of Youth Services facilities in the Bay State. Most prisons have limited and outdated technology, making it diffi cult for individuals to acclimate to the rapidly advancing digital world upon release. “We’re incredibly proud that this new partnership, made possible through critical funding provided by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, will make it possible for us to provide incarcerated young people and adults in the commonwealth with digital skills training and tools that will expand access to workforce, community engagement and education opportunities,” said Dan Noyes, CEO of TGH. “This grant is a big step forward for digital equity and justice in Massachusetts.” April Feng, CEO of Ameelio said, “This grant will enable us to extend our reach and provide critical digital literacy resources to Massachusetts incarcerated individuals, enabling them to develop skills that will allow them to reintegrate into society as responsible and contributing members. This is a signifi cant step towards our mission: Building a more rehabilitative and humane justice system. Ameelio is excited to join TGH to lead the charge.” BEACON | SEE Page 20 How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to fi nd out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills. What can you tell us? Searching Son Dear Searching, There are actually several diff erent food assistance programs that can help lower income seniors with their grocery costs, but what’s available to your mom will depend on her income level. Here’s what you should know. SNAP Benefits The largest hunger safety program in the U.S. is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), but your state may use a diff erent name. While there are millions of seniors who are eligible for SNAP, only around 40 percent (about 4.8 million seniors) actually take advantage of this benefi t. For older adults to get SNAP, their net income must be under the 100 percent federal poverty guidelines. So, households that have at least one person age 60 and older, or who are disabled, their net monthly income must be less than $1,255 per month for an individual or $1,704 for a family of two. These amounts are higher in Alaska and Hawaii. Households receiving TANF or SSI are also eligible. Net income is fi gured by taking gross income minus allowable deductions including a standard monthly deduction, medical expenses that exceed $35 per month out-of-pocket, rent or mortgage payments, utility costs, taxes and more. In addition to the net income requirement, some states also require that a senior’s assets be below $4,500, not counting the home, personal property, retirement savings and most vehicles. Most states, however, have much higher asset limits or they don’t count assets at all when determining eligibility. To apply, you or your mom will need to fi ll out a state application form, which can be done by mail, by phone, or online, depending on your mom’s state of residence. If eligible, her benefi ts will be provided on a plastic Electronic Benefi ts Transfer (EBT) card that’s used like a debit card and accepted at most grocery stores. The average SNAP benefi t for 60-and-older households is around $105 per month. To learn more or apply, contact your local SNAP offi ce — visit fns.usda.gov/snap/statedirectory or call 800-221-5689. Other Programs In addition to SNAP, there are other food assistance programs that can help lower-income seniors like the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The CSFP is a program that provides supplemental food packages to seniors with income limits at or below the 150 percent poverty line. And the SFMNP offers coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs in select locations throughout the U.S. To be eligible, your mother’s income must be below the 185 percent poverty level. To learn more about these programs and fi nd out if they are available in your mom’s area, visit fns.usda.gov/ programs. There are also many Feeding America network food banks that host “Senior Grocery Programs” that provide free groceries to older adults, no strings attached. Contact your local food bank (see feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank) to fi nd out if a program is available nearby. In addition to the food assistance programs, there are also various financial assistance programs that may help your mom pay for medications, health care, utilities and more. To locate these programs, and learn how to apply for them, go to Benefi tsCheckUp.org. 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 BEACON | FROM Page 19 “CELEBRATE” UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DAY- State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announced that February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day. She urges all residents to go to fi ndmassmoney.gov or call 888-344-MASS (6277) to see if they can claim any of the $3.4 billion the state is holding in unclaimed money. Unclaimed property includes forgotten savings and checking accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity. There is no time limit for a person to recover their property and, in many cases, claimants will receive interest. In 2024, Treasury processed over 131,000 claims and returned $191 million in property to its rightful owners. “It’s Unclaimed Property Day, so take a minute to check for your name or a family member, a friend, and even a business that might be listed,” said Goldberg. “Our team is ready, willing and able to walk you through the process and reunite you with your property.” $19 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE DIGITAL EQUITY EFFORTS — The Healey administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $19 million in grants to support participants of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program. The funds will support active digital equity projects focused on delivering training, resources and broadband infrastructure to Massachusetts residents. Supporters say these projTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 $325,000 TO RESTORE CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT — The ects will distribute upwards of 500 devices, expand the Apartment Wi-Fi program by 4,000 units and increase digital access for nearly 20,000 residents across the state. “Massachusetts is committed to closing the digital divide through strategic partnerships that focus on the needs of residents,” said Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. “These grants give us the opportunity to ensure that residents across the state have direct access to their professional, health, and social needs, while at the same time driving long-term economic growth through expanded training and education.” “The Digital Equity Partnerships program leverages the expertise of high-capacity organizations delivering skills training, devices, and Wi-Fi to the people who need it most,” said MBI Program Executive Jody Jones. “Our targeted efforts are making a real impact with the goal of delivering ‘Internet for All’ in Massachusetts. With these grants, Massachusetts is creating economic opportunity and ensuring all residents can fully participate in society.” Healey Administration today announced $325,000 in grants to restore approximately 520 acres of wildlife habitat across Massachusetts. The Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is awarding grants to several organizations through?the Habitat Management Grant Program which provides financial assistance to private and municipal owners of conserved lands to improve habitat for wildlife, steward biodiversity, enhance climate resiliency and promote public recreational opportunities. “Partnership and collaboration are essential for meeting our ambitious biodiversity and climate goals,” said DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea. “Most forests and other wildlife habitats in Massachusetts are not state-owned, and we rely on conservation organizations, cities and towns, private landowners, and other partners to greatly expand our impact. This program provides us with the unique opportunity to improve habitat for at-risk wildlife while also bolstering outdoor recreation opportunities for all.”? QUOTABLE QUOTES “The number one issue fac855-GO-4-GLAS REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ing the American people is high costs. The President’s tariffs represent nothing more than a giant price hike on the cost of groceries, clothes, phones, housing and energy. We estimate that electricity costs in New England alone will go up by as much as $200 million a year. Additionally, we rely on these countries for lumber and building materials, which means housing costs will rise, and housing production could stall. We need a partner in the White House who will lower costs for families and businesses in Massachusetts, and all we’ve seen thus far from this new administration are actions that will do the exact opposite.” tary Jon Santiago announcing that Massachusetts veterans and their families will begin receiving an increase from $2,000 to $2,500 per year increased annuity benefi ts in February 2025 as part BUYER1 Fan, Xin Portugal, Isabella B BUYER2 SELLER1 Mustafa, Ashraf Guo, Song SELLER2 ADDRESS 1129 N Shore Rd #1A ---Gov. Maura Healey in response to the White House’s announcement that President Trump will implement a 25 percent tariff on goods coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on goods from China. “Trailblazers at the state and local level are leading by example every day to help Massachusetts achieve its climate goals. Today’s award ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their successes.” --- Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on the Healey Administration recognizing several Massachusetts state entities, municipalities and public sector individuals for their leadership in driving initiatives to decarbonize operations and reduce the environmental impacts and energy costs of state and municipal government. “Preventing gun violence is critical to ensuring the safety of Massachusetts communities. These grants support life-saving initiatives that will allow police offi cers and communities to better respond to individuals in crisis and at-risk of gun violence.” --- Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey Administration awarding more than $2 million in federal funding to help local police departments and state agencies prevent firearm deaths and injuries across Massachusetts. “This increase is more than just a fi nancial adjustment — it’s a promise kept to those who have given so much. We are proud to deliver tangible support to ensure veterans and their families can thrive in Massachusetts.” ---Veterans Services Secreof the historic HERO Act that Gov. Healey signed into law last year. 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. 2731, the House a met for a total of 17 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 25 minutes. Mon. Jan. 27 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues. Jan. 28 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 29 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 30 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Fri. Jan. 31 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. 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 01.17.25 360 Revere Beach Blvd #215 01.10.25 376000 500000

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 21 HomeBASE | FROM Page 7 grant describes an immigrant from the perspective of the country they are leaving. People emigrate from one country and immigrate to another. The mechanics of HomeBASE are pretty simple. Rental units are rented at market rates with participating families obligated to pay part of the rent depending on a family’s assets and HomeBASE supplying the additional cost. Generally, the tenant will pay 30%, HomeBASE, 70%, with the goal of the burden eventually shifting to families. To ensure that, families must demonstrate economic responsibility and accrue savings before they can access aid. “We make sure they can aff ord an apartment after HomeBASE,” Brice said. “We match tenants and landlords,” Housing Families Associate Director of Shelter Programs and Everett resident Carlos Acevedo added. “We refer families that will make a good fi t. We’ll fi gure out how much they can aff ord. They have to be saving money and we have to be able to see it.” Tenants are also required to work with a Case Manager and are prohibited from accessing future aid if they violate leases. Case Managers will work closely with tenants to prepare them to leave the program, check-in with them monthly and tailor plans for tenants focusing on long-term plans for housing and employment. The program is for families, but landlords can fashion leases as they would with anyone else to prohibit pets or smoking if they want and meet the potential tenants before a lease is signed. “Your property, your rules,” Brice told the landlords in attendance. “We respect landlord rights and teach tenants about things,” Acevedo said. “We do everything we can so we don’t have bad relationships with landlords because those are the people we need. If you don’t want something, we’ll go back and ask tenants if they can abide by the rules, or fi nd someone else. We’ve had to have that diffi cult conversation. You can put things in a lease and break it if tenants are not following them.” Brice doesn’t feel that will be a problem. “Every situation is diff erent, but I’ve never seen a lease broken,” she said. “We have a large majority of tenants who won’t be messing around. They want a home.” Still, she added, “if it’s not working out between landlords and tenants, the Case Manager will prepare for a move. There’s a program to help them move.” Housing Families also informs tenants of their right to a livable apartment, with many communities having housing inspectors to ensure that. Attempts are made to keep families and children in schools in their present community. “People want to stay where they are,” Brice said. However, that is not always possible. Landlords will receive a bonus payment equal to one month rent for joining the program and have HomeBASE help cover moving costs, including security deposits. In some circumstances, HomeBASE will buy a refrigerator if a landlord informs them that they don’t provide one. Housing Families considers the program a win-win for landlords and tenants. Landlords will get reliable tenants and a source to cover costs, and tenants will get support to help them fi nd a home and stay there. Only a handful of property owners attended. Grace Wu of Everett said the program “seems like a great deal with benefi ts for everyone.” “It’s a great program,” Everett’s Aff ordable Housing Coordinator Zerina Grace agreed. “It provides a permanent solution instead of a temporary solution for housing. There are a decent number of people that need this.” ~ 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. Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 Call Driveways from $35

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