Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 City of Revere Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association Thirteenth consecutive year the City of Revere has received this honor C HICAGO, ILLINOIS — Government Finance Offi cers Association is pleased to announce that the City of Revere, Massachusetts, received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a signifi cant achievement by the entity. It refl ects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as: — a policy document — a fi nancial plan — an operations guide — a communications device Whip Clark celebrates over $12M for local community projects O n February 27, 2026, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Massachusetts’ 5th District) announced that she had secured more than $12 million for 15 local community projects across Massachusetts’ 5th District. These projects were selected in collaboration with state and local leaders. “These projects will touch so many lives across our Commonwealth,” said Whip Clark. “I am proud to bring home critical investments that will construct welcoming and safe community gathering spaces, build affordable and accessible housing for seniors, advance our march toward a climate resilient future, strengthen our infrastructure, and so much more. Thank you to the state and local leaders who partnered with me to identify these priorities. Together, we are building a future more worthy of our children.” Funding for projects was secured in the following communities: Malden, Revere, Framingham, Arlington, Woburn, Stoneham, Melrose, Lexington, Wellesley, Watertown, Medford, Winthrop and Natick. The City of Revere received $250,000 for a “Revere Boatyard Remediation Project.” This funding will help create a multipurpose riverfront recreational area and create a 291-unit mixed-use development. “I’m pleased that, for the thirteenth consecutive year, we have set the standard for quality budgeting in Revere. A strong budget is critical to our success as a municipality, and I am grateful to our Finance Department for their hard work,” noted Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. Budget documents must be rated «profi cient» in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. There are over 1,900 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website. Award recipients have pioneered eff orts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 25,000 members and the communities they serve. “Spring Forward” Into Safety: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms Outdated Alarms May Not Protect You When Needed Most, Fire Marshal Says Special to Th e Advocate W ith daylight saving time beginning on March 8, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks. “Smoke and CO alarms save lives, but only if they’re working properly,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “As we spring forward this weekend, remember to check your alarms when you change your clocks. The manufacturing date is printed on the back of the device, so take a look and replace any alarms that have gone out of date. And unless you have newer alarms with sealed, long-life batteries, this is a great time to replace the alkaline batteries in all your alarms.” Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2. 3. . $3.7 Full Service ULS $. 9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! Smoke and CO alarms are like any other appliance — they don’t last forever. Smoke alarms need to be replaced after 10 years, and carbon monoxide alarms need to be replaced after fi ve, seven or 10 years, depending on the make and model. If your alarm is out of date, or if there’s no date at all, it’s time to replace it. Outdated alarms might not off er the life-saving protection that every household needs. Most Fire Deaths Take Place at Home Overnight Of the 44 fi re deaths in Massachusetts last year (excluding motor vehicle collisions with a subsequent fi re) 90% took place in residential settings — and 28 of those took place in the overnight and early morning hours. “Most fi re deaths take place at home and they’re most common when we’re sleeping,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “Tragically, we see this fact pattern play out again and again, especially with seniors in homes without working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be on the ceiling of each bedroom and in the hallway outside so you can hear the beep where you sleep.” Older Adults at Greatest Risk More than half of last year’s residential fi re deaths involved adults aged 65 and older. State Fire Marshal Davine asked residents to check in on older relatives, friends and neighbors who might need help installing, testing or replacing their alarms. Seniors can also contact their local fi re department, council on aging, or senior center for assistance: Department of Fire Services’ Senior SAFE grant program awarded nearly half a million dollars to fi re departments across Massachusetts last year to support assistance with alarm installation and testing. out-of-date alarm? Replacing an The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code requires replacement batteryoperated smoke alarms in older one- and two-family homes to have sealed, long-life batteries and a hush feature. These alarms are easier to maintain and less likely to be disabled while cooking or by someone using the batteries for other household appliances. Alarms that meet UL StanEdition or latdard 217, 8th er, use the latest multi-criteria detection technology to prevent alarms caused by cooking smoke. Fire offi cials recommend choosing these alarms to reduce nuisance alarms — and the risk that a user will disable the alarm after burning food in the oven. “Disabling a smoke alarm puts you and everyone in your building at risk,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “Never remove the batteries from a smoke alarm until it’s time to replace them or the alarm itself.” SPRING FORWARD | SEE Page 13 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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