Spring Ahead Your Clock One Hour Saturday Night! Sp Vol. 34, No.10 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, March 8, 2024 Gov. Healey special guest reader at Read Across America ALL EARS: Second grade students from Lauren Nelson’s class are shown listening to Governor Maura Healey during her visit to the AC Whelan School on Wednesday morning. Shown from left to right: State Sen. Lydia Edwards, Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Supt. of Schools Dianne Kelly, and teacher Lauren Nelson. Gov. Healey read “The Circus Ship” by Chris Van Dusen to second graders. See page _ for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) $5M surplus eases Revere taxpayers’ burden on new Northeast Metro Tech construction By Barbara Taormina A $5.1 million surplus for the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School building construction that will reduce the bond payments for the 12 contributing communities that support it, including Revere, is only part of the good news from the regional technical school. Revere School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, who also serves on Northeast Metro Tech’s School Committee, said careful oversight of costs of the new $317 million school – scheduled to open in 2026 – and additional funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) resulted in ANTHONY CAGGIANO NE Metro Tech and Revere School Committee Member the surplus. “Since Revere is the BUILDING | SEE Page 13 Revere voters back Trump, Biden in Primary; elect delegates for State Democratic Convention By Barbara Taormina T he bleak weather and assumptions about the results kept Revere’s turnout in this week’s presidential primaries to a low 17 percent. Still, Revere Democrats came out for President Joe Biden, giving him nearly 69 percent of the 2,755 ballots cast. Another 341 voters registered their discontent with the president and his policies and voted no preference, which Election Commissioner Paul Fahey said is an option unique to presidential primaries. Revere Republicans threw their support behind Donald Trump, who took 82 percent of the 2,533 GOP votes cast with Nikki Haley coming in a distant second with 400 votes. Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy all ended with fewer than 15 votes. Juan Pablo Jaramillo and Gabriela Gigi Colletta won the votes for Democratic state committeeman and woman. Republicans elected Paul Ronukaitus and Vera Carducci as Republican State Committeeman and woman. According to unofficial results, the following candidates were elected to ward committees. These results may change since a total of fi ve votes is suffi - cient to be elected to party ward committees. The winners will be chosen to attend and represent their city at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention on June 1 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Allen Fitzmaurice, Lesley Garcia, Noemy Garcia, Riaz Garcia and Zulma Dayanna Oliveros-Henao were elected to the Democratic Ward 1 committee. In Ward 2, it was Oscar Jaramillo, Jorge Zuleta Restrepo, Maria Irene Collins, Nicault Yamilei Toro, Chairman Mansour Hossaini and Danielle Osterman for the Ward 2 committee. Jaun Pablo Jaramillo, Crystal Marie Jaramillo, Carolina Montoya and Richard Bruno were elected to the Ward 3 committee. Mayor Patrick Keefe and his wife, Jennifer Keefe, Lounes Jean-Baptiste and Donald Martelli were elected to the Ward 4 Committee. Ward 5 voters elected Jamie Bondar, Manuel Antonio Carrero, Stephen Fiore, Norma Jaramillo and Randall Modestin to the Ward 5 Democratic Committee. And in Ward 6, Claudia Corrra and Minnah Sheikh were elected to the Ward 6 Committee. There were no candidates for the Republican ward committees and those posts will most likely be fi lled in time with appointments. The 2024 Republican National Convention is scheduled for July 15 to 18, 2024.
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Whip Clark celebrates $11M for Mass. Fifth District community projects Funding improves local air and water quality, bolsters climate resiliency, strengthens food security and more; Malden and Revere receiving funds D emocratic Whip Katherine Clark (Massachusetts Fifth District) celebrated the House’s passage of a funding package that includes $11 million for 13 local community projects in the Fifth District. The projects were selected in collaboration with state and local leaders. “These 13 projects will touch so many lives in our community,” said Congresswoman Clark. “This federal funding will help clean our air and water, enable the construction of new community gathering spaces, and advance our work of building climate readiness and resiliency. I want to thank my partners in local and state government for helping me identify these critical priorities. This is how our elected leaders should operate: partnering together to deliver for families back home.” This legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this week. A detailed summary of the bills is available at https://democrats-appropriations.house. gov/sites/democrats.appropriations.house.gov/files/FY24%20 Summary%20of%20Appropriations%20Provisions.pdf Congresswoman Clark’s 13 community funding projects include 3 local ones: Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC), City of Malden: $1,000,000. The funding will be used to acquire and renovate an existing building to create a single and permanent home for an Asian American Community Center. The purchase of a location will increase access, improve capacity and strengthen the programming that GMAAC is currently providing. “The Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC) and the larger AAPI community are beyond thrilled and deeply grateful for Whip Clark’s foundational support towards the establishment of an Asian American Cultural and Community Center in Malden!” said GMAACC Cofounder Mai Du. “This federal funding is one giant step towards making the vision of a permanent home for AAPIs of all ages to have a communal space to gather, socialize, learn, volunteer, connect, and thrive as vibrant members of our collective community. In the midst of heightened anti-Asian hate and violence in the last few years and throughout the pandemic, seen locally and nationally, Whip Clark’s steadfast support and care in the many years has made us feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Her leadership and actions affi rm our human dignity as important members of her district. 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This project will ensure the operational capabilities of Malden’s Department of Public Works and provide the community with a new park on a historically inaccessible waterway. “This news couldn’t have come at a better time. Between myself and my team, the project’s Steering Committee, and our passionate residents, we are so eager to see the Malden River Works project move forward,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “This project will upgrade Malden’s Department of Public Works yard to include a climate-resilient park along the Malden River. With the announcement of this funding award, we can finally go out to bid and start the fi rst phase of construction on the project. Thank you so much to the hard work and determination of Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren for getting us to this point!” Riverside and Gibson Park Project, City of Revere: $500,000. The funding will be used by the City of Revere for construction costs for shoreline stabilization and the Gibson Park portion of the project – aimed at reducing risk and redeveloping the Gibson Park and Mills Avenue Neighborhood. The project benefi ts the climate resilience of the community. “The City of Revere is grateful for the ongoing support of the Gibson Park Project. Bringing resiliency and recreational benefi ts to the community will off er great opportunity for our residents and builds off a yearslong planning process,” said City of Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe. “A project of this magnitude requires many partnerships to successfully bring it to fruition. We are especially appreciative of the strong strategic advocacy from Congresswoman Clark to recognize and support fl ood risk reduction measures for this neighborhood, which has been experiencing increasingly significant fl ooding events over the past ten years.” RevereTV Spotlight M arch is Women’s History Month, specifi cally marking March 8 as International Women’s Day! The City of Revere has partnered with RevereTV to make a few programs to highlight women who work and live in the city. These programs will soon be produced and posted to the RevereTV Community Channel and social media. A fuller recap will be written next week. RevereTV is working with Revere Public Schools and Family Liaisons to create the RPS Ambassadors Cooking Series as part of the “What’s Cooking, Revere?” program on the Community Channel. In this fi rst episode, the cuisine is that of the Dominican Republic. The star hosts are RPS Family and Community Leadership Coordinator Estaphany Rodriguez and Hill Elementary School Family Liaison Sujeiris Ryan and her two children. The focus was the food of the Dominican Republic for Dominican Independence Day on February 27. Watch this cooking program now playing on the Community Channel and posted to YouTube. The Revere Chamber of Commerce has a new episode of “The Wave” now playing on RevereTV. Watch as hosts Erica Porzio and Anasha Girma delve into an engaging conversation with the Director of Sales at Four Points Boston, Logan Julie Rynkowski. She shares insights into the recently renovated Sheraton, discussing its many off erings. Refl ecting on her career journey, she shares her evolution from wedding and event planning to hotel management. Throughout the episode, Erica and Anasha touch upon some exciting events happening from late February through March that celebrate and share wisdom from women in an array of industries. Tune in to learn about upcoming seminars and events in celebration of Women's Month and so much more. “The Wave” is scheduled to the RTV Community Channel at various times daily. Although the game did not end in their favor, the Revere High School Girls Basketball Team had a preliminary round playoff game against Durfee High School last Tuesday night. RevereTV was not able to stream it live, but does have the full game recording scheduled on the Community Channel. Watch this game and the rest of the REVERETV | SEE Page 11
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 3 Eight Cities and Towns Join Forces to Address Homelessness Special to Th e Advocate or the fi rst time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fl eeing domestic violence. The new program will serve Malden, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Winthrop and will respond to incidents of homelessness and provide basic necessities like food and water as well as dedicated case management, housing problem solving, and more to help get people transition from homelessness to stable housing. “None of our cities would be F able to provide these services on our own,” said Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, who announced the initiative today during his annual State of the City address. “Only together can we respond with the care, compassion, and capacity that these most vulnerable residents need. I’m grateful to the mayors and managers of our partner cities for their continued commitment to this vital work.” The services will be available in Malden, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Winthrop, which are funding the eff ort with approximately $1.8 million over four years with federal HOME-ARP funds that the cities collectively receive. The program is being managed by the City of Malden through its Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development, with service delivery from Housing Families and their partner The Neighborhood Developers. “We are proud to be a part of this collaborative eff ort as it underscores our commitment and dedication to providing vital services and support to individuals and families most in need,” said Jim Feeney, Arlington’s Town Manager. “Through joint efforts like this, we are not only off ering a lifeline to those in crisis but also building a stronger community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.” “Vulnerable populations are experiencing unprecedented diffi culties when it comes to accessing social services that help SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co them overcome the hardships they are going through,” said Fidel Maltez, Chelsea’s City Manager. “Unfortunately, this reality exceeds cities borders, so I am proud of Chelsea for joining this collaborative eff ort to serve the most in need in our region.” HOMELESS | SEE Page 17 “As government officials, it is our duty to respond to the needs of all residents,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria of Everett. “Far too often, it is those with the greatest need for support
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE PASSES BILL TO INCREASE THE COMMONWEALTH’S COMPETITIVENESS FOR FEDERAL FUNDS BOSTON – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Commonwealth to leverage the interest earned by the Stabilization Fund, which currently stands at a historically high balance of $8.2 billion, to bolster our ability to compete for federal funds and pay down debt obligations, such as pensions and other post-employment benefi ts. With the passage of this bill, Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Lawrence A. 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I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz and Chairman Lewis for their work on this issue, as well as all my colleagues in the House for recognizing the importance of this legislation.” “Giving the Commonwealth a competitive edge when it comes to competing for Federal dollars is paramount. By building off the interest earned from the historic high balance of the Rainy Day Fund we will be better positioned to compete for Federal matching grant to improve our infrastructure and other critical needs,” said House Committee JEFFREY ROSARIO TURCO State Representative on Ways and Means Chair Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston). “I want to thank Speaker Mariano and Chair Lewis for their hard work and determination on this issue and I look forward to seeing this bill over the fi nish line in the weeks ahead.” “This legislation expands our Commonwealth’s competitive edge as we compete for federal funds and pay down our debt obligations. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, CHIPS Act, and Infl ation Reduction Act, all contain time-sensitive opportunities for our Commonwealth and our local communities, opportunities that require us to have matching resources available,” said Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (D-Framingham), Chair of the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight. “The passage of this bill ensures that we can properly compete for all available federal funds. I am grateful to Speaker Ron Mariano and Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, along with the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight, for their support of this legislation.” “I w ant to thank Speaker Mariano, Chairman Michlewitz and Chairman Lewis for their work on prioritizing this issue and making sure that we remain competitive in Massachusetts, especially when it comes to federal funding,” said Rep. Jessica A. Giannino (D-Revere). “It is critical that as we look at challenging fi nancial times, we are thinking ahead and looking at creative and forward-thinking ways to leverage our ability to access and compete for any available funding opportunities.” "I was pleased to support this important piece of legislation. At a time of shrinking state revenues, this legislation allows us to leverage existing rainy day fund interest monies while protecting our reserve balances," said Rep. Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D. Winthrop). "Smartly used, this legislation can leverage large amounts of federal funds into the Commonwealth." The legislation passed establishes the Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund to be administered by the Executive Offi ce for Administration and Finance (A&F). The fund will consist of the interest earned on the Stabilization Fund in each fi scal year, any money appropriated to the fund, and interest earned on the fund. The Comptroller will transfer interest from the Stabilization Fund to the newly established Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction fund each quarter, but as a safeguard, no transfer will occur if the balance has decreased over the preceding year, or if it no longer exceeds 10 percent of budgeted revenues. A&F may expend the funds to pay down the Commonwealth’s debt or pension obligations, OPEB, capital leases, general or special obligation contract liabilities, or transfer any amount back to the Stabilization Fund. A&F may expend up to $750 million from the fund to provide matching funds for federal programs through December 1, 2026: • Up to $50 million may be used for matching funds for federal programs in the form of grants, loans, and other fi nancial assistance to cities, towns, tribes, and regional organizations. • Up to $12 million may be used to provide grants to support municipal, tribal, and regional organizations in planning eff orts. Having passed the House of Representatives 152-0, An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts now returns to the Senate for further consideration. Massachusetts will be able to more aggressively compete for federal funding made available through the Inf rastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Infl ation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act. “En suring that the Commonwealth is able to aggressively compete for the federal funding being made available to states is critical, especially given the challenging revenue conditions that we are facing here in Massachu
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 5 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival 20th anniversary dates announced Mark your calendars – July 19-21 International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee Chairman John Hamel. “For nearly two decades, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the amazing creations at the International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach – my favorite DCR park and America's fi rst public beach – fi rst as a spectator, then as the Mayor of Revere, and now as DCR Commissioner,” said Department of Conservation & Recreation Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “I’m thrilled that I can continue to work with the City of Revere and our partners to be a part of one of my favorite events of the summer that brings people and families from around the world to our beautiLAST YEAR’S WINNER: Hailing from Canada, Abe Waterman won fi rst place for “The Devil Is An Angel, Too” in the 2023 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Competition. (Advocate fi le photo) T he highly anticipated Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns on Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, bringing together renowned Master Sand Sculptors from around the globe to showcase their extraordinary talents on Revere Beach. The Festival is an awe-inspiring celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, where Master Sculptors transform ordinary sand into breathtaking works of art. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, this years’ centerpiece will showcase festival highlights and past themes. In addition to the centerpiece, attendees will witness an extraordinary display of skill as 15 talented sand sculptors from across the world compete. “The mission of the Revere For Advertising with Results, call The Adv call The Advocatocate Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. With this as our focus, we are committed to putting on a world-class event that invites visitors from all over the world and showcases the beauty of Revere Beach and all that Revere and its surroundings have to off er,” said Revere Beach ful beach.” “We are so excited to be hosting the ISSF, and thrilled to be celebrating the festival's 20th anniversary. The ISSF has become not only a time-honored Revere tradition, but also a premier event in the New England area, attracting folks from far and wide. This year, as in years past, we expect to draw in hundreds of thousands of visitors, and plenty of vendors, while honoring the work of these talented artists. We’re excited to see friends, families, and faces familiar and new, to share in the fun of the event, and showcase the beauty of Revere Beach,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe In addition to its signature Master Sand Sculpting Competition, the event will feature three days of live entertainment, food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors, an outdoor beer garden, amusement rides and other family friendly activities. Please see below for a schedule of the festival (full schedule to be announced later): Friday, July 28 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 10:00 p.m. – Festival Ends Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 6:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks Celebration 10:00 p.m. – Festival Ends Sunday, July 30 10:00 a.m. – Festival Opens 8:00 p.m. – Festival Ends More details and announcements regarding the event will be made at a later date. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit www.rbissf.com or follow them on social media. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Governor Maura Healey special guest reader at Read Across America literacy event By Tara Vocino A s part of Read Across America week, Governor Maura Healey read to second graders at the A.C. Whelan Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Read Across America promotes literacy. In a press conference, State Senator Lydia Edwards talked about the importance of reading to a Telemundo reporter. Governor Maura Healey was all smiles as she read to children at the A.C. Whelan Elementary School on Wednesday. Second grade students from Lauren Nelson’s class were excited to have the governor visit on Wednesday morning. Governor Maura Healey read “The Circus Ship” by Chris Van Dusen to second graders. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) In a press conference, Governor Maura Healey said President Biden has done a remarkable job by giving people access to abortion and healthcare. Shown from left to right: Police Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Governor Maura Healey, Police Chief David Callahan, School Resource Offi cer Bryan Brenes and canine Charlie. ~ Home of the Week ~ This Cape Cod style home features eight rooms and oers three bedrooms. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, and there’s a fireplace in the living room which opens up to the dining room. The stunning first-floor living room adds to the charm of the home. With two and a half baths, including one on the first floor, this home also includes a main bedroom on the first floor and an alarm system. Situated on a large corner lot, this property is located in a super convenient location. 128 MAIN STREET, SAUGUS Carpenito Real Estate is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate OFFERED AT $660,000 (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus Commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Ailiates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Ailiates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway ailiate. Equal Housing Opportunity. Students listened on as Governor Maura Healey read “Ruby Finds a Worry” by Tom Percival. Students in Lauren Nelson’s class with the governor and state/local offi cials, shown from left to right: Front row: Lily Festa, Thomas Sepulveda Avendano, Nirmine Idham, Aliza Wilhelmsen and Jason Marenco Calderon; second row: Rhea Patel, Deidad Ortiz Acosta, Jeyden Suarez-Meneses, Lorenzo Caraballo, Giancarlos Guerrero Ayala and Kevin Lemus Avelar; third row: Ariana Pena Ayala, Brandon Morales-Jimenez and Sofi a Cadavid Guerra; fourth row, standing: Mailyne Galdamez Morales, Genesis Mendoza Lozano, Ava Ciano, Isabella Rodriguez, Simon Jaramillo Giraldo and Taryn Curry.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 7 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Shown from left to right: State Representative Jessica Giannino, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., State Senator Lydia Edwards and Governor Maura Healey. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Shown from left to right: fi rst row: Nuria Mohammedsalih, Yahya Idham and Evan Tran; second row: Ethan Maldonado, Alexander Lambert, Aria Bushi and Imane Haned; third row: Skylar Pantanella, Yasser Etouil, Vincent Sanchez, Jason Lopez Erazo, Jeison Taylor, Angelo Portillo, Eva Guilherme and Samsarah Merida Diaz; fourth row: Jayden Rosa and Piper Thomas. Teacher at top right: Alesia Salinas. Healey read “The Circus Ship” by Chris Van Dusen to Salinas’ class. Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 MVES offers free legal seminar Attorney from Greater Boston Legal Services to speak J oin Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for a free legal seminar with Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) Attorney Luciana Figueiredo Miller. MVES will host the seminar on Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at its headquarters at 300 Commercial St. #19 in Malden, or online by Zoom. The seminar will focus on Advanced Directives. Topics covered will include: • Health Care Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney Documents • Why these Advanced Directive documents are important • How to help avoid adult guardianship and conservatorship crises There is no cost, but advance registration is required for both in-person and Zoom participants. Please preregister using the online form at www.mves. org/legal2024. A Zoom link will be emailed to anyone who signs up to attend the seminar virtually. Figueiredo Miller is an Elder Law Staff Attorney with GBLS’ Elder Health & Disability Unit. This unit of GBLS represents oldFree Legal Seminar info fl yer er adults and people with disabilities to ensure they have the housing, income, healthcare and services they need to live independently in the community. Figueiredo Miller received a fellowship from Equal Justice America while attending Brooklyn Law School. Figueiredo Miller previously earned a graduate degree from Boston University’s School of Public Health and was a Fellow at the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, part of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The latter fellowship included a summer-long position with the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development, focusing on their Housing Innovation Lab. Any questions may be directed to MVES Director of Community Programs Lauren Reid at lreid@mves.org or call 781388-2382. Since 1975, MVES has provided home- and community-based care and resources to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. A nonprofi t organization based in Malden, MVES serves 11 communities in Greater Boston. For more info about MVES, please contact 781-324-7705 or visit www.mves.org. Revere Works organizes Job Search Challenges Focus Group to improve local offerings Department of Workforce Development seeking participants for a second focus group R evere Works proudly announced the initiation of the Job Search Challenges Focus Group in Revere. Revere Works is a dynamic coalition comprising City of Revere departments, workforce training agencies, and educational providers committed to fostering workforce development citywide. This collaborative eff ort aims to address the diverse needs of Revere residents by facilitating an open discussion on job search interests and challenges. By uniting the community’s voices, Revere Works seeks to enhance the effectiveness of job search support programs. On February 1, 18 community members of diversifi ed racial and socioeconomic backgrounds participated and shared their experiences with job searching during the fi rst focus group. In order to facilitate the discussion, representatives from Revere Works – including CONNECT (TND), MACIR, Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) and Revere Community School (RCS) – were present to provide interpretation services in Spanish and Arabic. During the working session, participants shared insights about their past employment experiences, current job situations and aspirations for their dream jobs. CONNECT Director Alexa Shabecoff noted that “the group had a wide range of skills and credentials but almost all found that their English proficiency was a barrier to good jobs. Some even had a good understanding of English but lacked the confi - dence to interview in English.” “We invite all Revere residents to participate in this impactful focus group and share their valuable insights,” said Shabecoff in her opening remarks, “By joining, you contribute signifi cantly to shaping the direction of local nonprofi t organizations, such as TND, MACIR, WEE and RCS, in tailoring job search assistance for the benefi t of Revere residents.” The focus groups ultimately aim to improve workforce development opportunities in Revere by addressing community members’ job search challenges and providing avenues for support and improvement. The next focus group will be held at Women Encouraging Empowerment (50 Walnut Ave.) on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Focus group participants receive a $20 Target gift card and complimentary refreshments. Individuals interested in participating can register by scanning the QR code, or at bit.ly/RWfocusgroup. For more information about Revere Works, visit the city’s website at www.revere.org/revere-works Mid-grade Regular $3.88 98 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.47 Order online at angelosoil.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 9 RHS Army JROTC Pasta Dinner fundraiser March 18 P lease support the Revere High School Army JROTC program pasta dinner to help get the Drill Team to the National Drill Competition in Daytona, FL. The RHS JROTC drill team, six time state champions won the Governor’s Cup and earned a bid to compete at Nationals! Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Joseph L. Mottola VFW Post #4524 61 Lucia Ave. Revere, MA Tickets available to purchase online: https://www.ticketsource.us/revere-high-schoolarmy-jrotc Endicott College announces Revere Dean’s List students E ndicott College, the fi rst college in the country to require internships of its students, was pleased to announce its Fall 2023 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. The following students have met these requirements: Alexandra Burke, Nursing, daughter of Sandra Speziale-Burke; Olivia Cafarelli Manzi, Communication, daughter of Laura Cafarelli. About Endicott College: The College off ers doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs at its campus on the scenic coast of Beverly, Mass., with additional sites online and at United States and international locations. Endicott remains true to its founding principle of integrating professional and liberal arts education with internship opportunities across disciplines. For more info, visit endicott.edu. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES INCOME TAX PREPARATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Come watch Polymnia Choral Society tell the story of Anne Frank’s diary, life and legacy F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Polymnia will be performing “Annelies” by James Whitbourn. It’s a powerful and dramatic work in 14 movements that details the life of Anne Frank during the time she was in hiding during World War II. Also included in the piece are excerpts from her diary. Come experience Polymnia Choral Society’s performance of songs inspired by Anne Frank’s writings, life and legacy. In addition, educational materials regarding the Holocaust, Anne Frank’s life and her diary’s infl uence will be available for the audience to learn more about these topics. Due to the seriousness of this concert’s subject matter, it would be appropriate for adults and children aged 12 and up to attend. This concert will be held at the Melrose Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy., Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St., Melrose) or call 617-633-5006. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Napoles Bakery Colombian Café opens on Shirley Ave. with ribbon cutting ceremony Shown from left to right in the back row: Business Liaison John Festa, Councillor-At-Large Robert Haas, III from Senator Lydia Edwards offi ce, Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski, Oscar Jaramillo, Councillor-AtLarge Juan Pablo Jaramillo, and baker Martin Espina. Shown from left to right in the front row: School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, Council Vice President/Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, co-owners Diana and Humberto Grajales, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Angela Guarino-Sawaya and State Rep. Jessica Giannino celebrated after Keefe and Grajales cut the ribbon. L Shown from left to right in the back row: Business Liaison John Festa, CouncillorAt-Large Robert Haas III from Senator Lydia Edwards offi ce, Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski, Oscar Jaramillo, Councillor-At-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo, and baker Martin Espina. Shown from left to right in the front row: School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, Council Vice President/ Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, co-owners Diana and Humberto Grajales, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Angela Guarino-Sawaya and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. By Tara Vocino ocated at 180 Shirley Ave., the Napoles Bakery Café held their ribbon cutting on Monday. The Café features sandwiches, baked goods, smoothies and croissants with a hint of Colombian, Italian and French fl are is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Shown from left to right: Business Liaison John Festa, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and co-owners Diana and Humberto Grajales. Shown from left to right: co-owner Humberto Grajales, baker Martin Espina and co-owner Dianna Marcela Grajales. Mayor Patrick Keefe congratulates Napoles Bakery Café co-owner Humberto Grajales on openings its doors on Monday at 180 Shirley Ave. Barista Alison Amaya displays a green smoothie. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: co-owner Humberto Grajales, baker Martin Espina, barista Alison Amaya, co-owner Dianna Marcela Grajales, staff Sandra Gomez, staff Paula Monsalve, and staff Yefer Tobin, displaying sandwiches and smoothies. Shown from left to right: barista Alison Amaya, staff Sandra Gomez, niece Luna Zapata, co-owner Dianna Marcela Grajales, baker Martin Espina, co-owner Humberto Grajales, and staff members Paula Monsalve and Yefer Tobin.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 11 Revere voters cast their ballot on Primary Day By Tara Vocino V oters cast their ballots at the polls on Tuesday at Revere High School for the Presidential Primary and state committees. Shown from left to right: Chris, Jack and Greg Gennaco voted for President Joseph Biden. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Joann Cummings voted for President Joseph Biden in support of the Democratic party. Barbara Teixeira said she voted Republican because the world is falling apart. How to Get ‘Extra Help’ Paying for Prescriptions Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare off er any fi nancial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive medications that have high out-of-pocket costs and need some help. Living on a Shoestring Dear Living, Yes, there’s a low-income subsidy program called ‘Extra Help’ that assists Medicare benefi ciaries on a tight budget by paying for their monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to their Medicare (Part D) prescription drug coverage. And, thanks to the Infl ation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law in late 2022, this program has expanded and gotten easier to qualify for in 2024. Even if you’ve applied and didn’t qualify before, you may be eligible now. The Extra Help benefi t is estimated to be worth about $5,300 per year. Currently over 13 million people are receiving this subsidy, but there’s around 3 million more who may qualify for it but don’t realize it. The amount of fi nancial assistance you would receive depends on your income and assets. If you qualify, you’ll pay no premium or deductible (unless receiving a partial subsidy), and no more than $4.50 for each generic drug or $11.20 for each brand-name drug your plan covers in 2024. To get the subsidy, your resources must be limited to $17,220 or $34,360 for married couples living together. Bank accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and IRAs count as assets, but your home, vehicle, personal belongings, life insurance and burial plots do not. Also, your annual income must be limited to $22,590 for an individual or $30,660 for married couples. If you support a family member who lives with you, or you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your income can be higher. In addition, the government won’t count any money if you receive help for household expenses like food, rent, mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes. How to Apply There are three ways to see if you qualify and apply for Extra Help: online at SSA.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help; by calling Social Security at 800-7721213; or by visiting your local Social Security offi ce. The application form is easy to complete, but you will need your Social Security number and information about your bank balances, pensions and investments. Social Security will review your application and send you a letter within a few weeks letting you know whether you qualify. If you don’t qualify for Extra Help, you may still be able to get help from a state pharmacy assistance program or a patient assistance program. Visit NeedyMeds.org to search for these programs. Other Medicare Assistance If you’re eligible for Extra Help, you may also qualify for help with your other Medicare expenses through your state’s Medicare Savings Program. State Medicaid programs partner with the federal government, so income and asset qualifi cations vary depending on where you live. Medicare Savings Programs will pay your entire Medicare Part B premium each month. And in some cases, they may also pay your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments, depending on your income level. To fi nd out if you qualify, contact your state Medicaid offi ce. You can also get help through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. Visit ShipHelp.org or call 877-839-2675 to locate a counselor in your area. 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. Paul Buckley voted to reelect former President Donald Trump at Revere High School on Tuesday. Republican State Committee member Paul Ronukaitus, who is shown campaigning with Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto, said he cast his ballot for Trump because he’s a Second Amendment supporter and he controlled the border during his term. REVERETV | FROM Page 2 girls’ season, and the boys’ season, replaying most nights on RevereTV through March. The RevereTV Community Channel is channels 8 and 1072 for Comcast subscribers and 3 and 614 on RCN. RTV GOV has a solid lineup of meetings scheduled in rotation this week. These meetings include the latest Zoning Sub-Committee meetings, Revere City Council, License Commission, Board of Health meeting, School Committee and last week’s Revere High School Building Committee meeting. Most meetings play live on RTV GOV and YouTube and then replay for the following few weeks. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 for RCN subscribers. You must be a cable subscriber in Revere to watch all RTV channels on television. Otherwise, watch RevereTV programming on YouTube at your convenience.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 RPL celebrates Read Across America Day with Mayor Keefe, Rep. Giannino and Chief Callahan State Rep. Jessica Giannino read “Mae Among the Stars” by Roda Ahmed to children. Children looked on as Mayor Patrick Keefe read. By Tara Vocino M ayor Patrick Keefe, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and Police Chief David Callahan read to children on Saturday for Read Across America Day. Children also took home books in their native languages. Saint Anthony’s pre-kindergartener Isabella Teixeira, 4, grabbed “100 First Words in Portuguese” in her native language and “How to Catch a Unicorn” in English. Children with guest readers behind them For Read Across America Day, State Representative Jessica Giannino read to children on Saturday at the Revere Public Library. Shown from left to right: Library Trustees Chair Mark Ferrante, Police Chief David Callahan, School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Children’s Librarian Lisa Ferrara and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Shown center: Willow Parent and Jarielys and Jasmin Lora.
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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 they deserve.” 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://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on one roll call from the week of February 26-March 1. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. USE INTEREST FROM STATE’S “RAIN DAY FUND” TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL FUNDS (H 4446) House 154-0, approved a bill that would leverage the interest from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to better compete for federal dollars, to ensure the state receives the maximum possible share of federal funds and to pay down the state’s long term debt liabilities. The Rainy Day Fund currently has a historic balance of $8.2 billion. The Senate already approved a diff erent version of the bill in January. A House-Senate conference committee will likely hammer out a compromise version. “This legislation expands our commonwealth’s competitive edge as we compete for federal funds and pay down our debt obligations,” said Rep. Jack Lewis (DFramingham), chair of the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Committee. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, CHIPS Act and Infl ation Reduction Act, all contain time-sensitive opportunities for our commonwealth and our local communities -- opportunities that require us to have matching resources available. The passage of this bill today ensures that we can properly compete for all available federal funds. “Ensuring that the commonwealth is able to aggressively compete for the federal funding being made available to states is critical, especially given the challenging revenue conditions that we are facing here in Massachusetts this fi scal year,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “It’s vital that Massachusetts does everything that it can to share in that prosperity.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL SEX EDUCATION (S 2686) - Senate approved, on a voice vote without a roll call, and sent to the House legislation that would require that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum “provide medically accurate, ageappropriate sexual health education.” The Senate has approved the bill four times in the past including a 38-1 vote by which it passed in 2023. Each time the measure died from inaction by the House. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) in September adopted updated revisions to local sex education rules that are in line with the changes sought under the Senate bill. Sen. Sal DiDomenico, the sponsor of the bill, said he supports the revisions adopted by the board, with the backing of Gov. Maura Healey, but noted they are “guidelines and suggestions only.” “The [bill] turns them into a minimum standard,” said DiDoRON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM menico. “It gives teeth to frameworks, and ensures kids aren’t receiving inaccurate and harmful information. This prevents bad stuff from being taught in our schools.” The bill’s prospects for passage in the House do not look promising this year, given the remarks by House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) last week. “Given that it has been less than a year since BESE adopted the new guidelines, it is important that we give school districts adequate time to implement them, rather than rush to potentially amend or codify them into law,” said Mariano. Under current law, public schools are not required to teach sex education and the bill does not change that but rather mandates that any schools that choose to teach sex education are required to follow a curriculum, based on age, that includes human anatomy, reproduction and sexual development; the benefi ts of abstinence and delaying sexual activity; the importance of eff ectively using contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS; ways to eff ectively discuss safe sexual activity; relationship and communication skills to form healthy, respectful relationships free of violence, coercion and intimidation; and information about gender identity and sexual orientation for all students, including recognition that people have diff erent sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. The measure also requires any school off ering sex education to notify parents about the school’s sex education curriculum and gives parents the right to withdraw a student from the instruction. Another provision creates a process for parents to inspect the program instruction materials before the start of the course. Supporters said that under the bill, local cities and towns still have the authority and power to decide whether sex education is taught in their schools. They said the measure will ensure that schools that choose to teach sex education will have a framework to follow. They noted the bill will prepare students to make healthy decisions and will reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. “The [bill] will fi nally make it clear that sex and relationship education in Massachusetts must be inclusive of all students and emphasize the importance and necessity of consent in relationships,” said DiDomenico. “I am proud we passed this commonsense health policy through the Senate and now we must get it over the fi nish line to ensure our children have the information they need to protect their health, form respectful relationships and build the bright futures “Today’s vote affi rms what we already know – a strong majority of people in Massachusetts, including most parents, want young people to receive sex and relationship education at school,” said Jamie Klufts, co-chair of the Healthy Youth Coalition. “We look forward to working with the House to pass the [bill] this session so that the state’s exciting new Health and Physical Education Framework can reach its full potential and do the most to support our students and teachers.” “Providing comprehensive, age-appropriate, and medically accurate sex and relationship education to our youth is the best way to prepare them to make safe and healthy choices,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Education. “I’m pleased that the Senate is continuing to advance this legislation that ensures that Massachusetts public schools use research-informed curricula that prioritize inclusivity and the health and well-being of students.” No one spoke against the bill during Senate debate on the proposal but there was opposition from outside the Legislature. “The bill is government mandated ideological instruction under the guise of health education,” Catholic Action League Executive Director C. J. Doyle told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “It will use the authority of the law and the money of the taxpayers to impose the value system of the secular left onto the public schoolchildren of the state. This legislation requires sex-ed courses in public schools to include ‘affirmative education that people have diff erent sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.’ That affi rmative approach extends, explicitly, to the practice of contraception, and implicitly, to abortion. Doyle continued, “According to the proposed law, all public school sex education must be consistent with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework, recently revised by the Healey Administration. That document is fi lled with references to acknowledging diversity, showing respect for different kinds of families and overcoming stereotypes, prejudices, bias, sexism and cultural stigmas--thinly disguised code language for traditional moral beliefs. “If enacted, this legislation will effectively preclude any public school teacher, administrator, nurse or staff member from raising a moral objection or voicing an ethical dissent to any of the sexual behaviors celebrated and affi rmed under this curriculum. Should this measure ever become law, one can only hope that the recent experience in the City of Worcester---where signifi cant numbers of parents exercised their right to a sex-ed opt-out for their children---will be emulated throughout the commonwealth.” Sam Whiting, an attorney for the Massachusetts Family Institute told Beacon Hill Roll Call that this bill isn’t about sex education, it’s about sexual indoctrination. “Parents and school committees don’t want a radically progressive, one-size-fi ts-all sex education curriculum crammed down on them from Beacon Hill. We are optimistic that even though the bill has passed in the Senate, it will again die in the House, as it has the last four legislative sessions.” BIRTH CERTIFICATES (H 4292) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would change some of the language in the current law governing the content of birth certifi cates. Changes include replacing “both parents” to “parent or parents” and changing “the child’s mother” to “the person who gave birth to the child.” Current law allows each party to a marriage to adopt any surname, including the present or birth-given surname of either party; retain or resume use of a present or birth-given surname; or adopt any hyphenated combination of names. The bill broadens the options and also allows each party to adopt “any first name, middle name or any other name.” “Our current birth certifi cate statute uses outdated language and categories that do not represent the full variety of family structures in the commonwealth,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “No child should start out with a government-issued document that fails them. This bill ensures that our birth certifi cates refl ect reality for all Bay Staters, accurately and inclusively.” “A birth certifi cate is the fi rst document our government sends us in our lifetimes,” said House sponsor Rep. Dwane Shand (D-Newburyport). “That document should accurately reflect the makeup of our commonwealth’s families and their complexities.” ROSA PARKS DAY (H 3075) – The House gave initial approval to legislation designating February 4th as Rosa Parks Day, “in lasting recognition of a historic civil rights leader.” “Rosa Parks was a hero of the civil rights movement whose courageous act to challenge segregation kindled and continues to inspire the fi ght for justice and equality of all peoples,” said cosponsor Rep. Kip Diggs (D-Barnstable). “Celebrating Ms. Parks on her birthday will make a great addition to Black History Month in the commonwealth.” Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg) said he co-sponsored the measure “in order to bring BEACON | SEE Page 16
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 15 Record-breaking Patriots Girls Track Team: 11 All-Stars, GBL’s top athlete and coach The Pats 4x200 team, shown from left to right, Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Jaliyah Manigo, Danni Hope Randall and Giselle Salvador. By Dom Nicastro W hat a season. How else can you describe the accomplishments of the Revere High School girls track team? The Patriots concluded their indoor season with notable accomplishments, including a series of records and titles. Junior Liv Yuong was recognized as the Greater Boston League (GBL) Track Athlete of the Year, a testament to her consistent performance across multiple events. Yuong was the GBL champion in high jump, long jump and the 55-meter hurdles, setting personal bests and a school record in the long jump. Her eff orts in the pentathlon also brought her within striking distance of the school record. The Patriots boasted 11 AllStars this year, with individual athletes achieving new school records and contributing to team victories in various relay events. Their season included an undefeated 7-0 record and a GBL Championship meet win, alongside setting fi ve school records. While highlighting the team's collective success, Revere's coach, Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli, credited their achievement to the athletes' hard work and dedication, particularly in the face of a season without an assistant coach, relying heavily on the leadership of team captains. The coach herself was named GBL Coach of the Year, an honor she attributes to the team's strong performance. The Patriots are now looking forward to continuing their momentum into the outdoor season. “Not only did we have 11 AllStars this year, but Liv was also named GBL Track Athlete of the Year, an honor she has truly deserved for multiple years now,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. Yuong’s season PRs include 9.57 in the 55-meter hurdles (lifetime PR), 5-0 in the high jump and 15-10 in the long lump (school record). She also competed in two pentathlons ruary. “Liv is one of the most coachable athletes I've had the pleasure of coaching in my last seven years,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “She takes direction extremely well and uses it to supplement her natural talent. She has put in the work since her freshman year and has been a standout in this league since 2021. We're so glad to see her getting the recognition she deserves.” Revere’s GBL All-Stars and some highlights from their season include: • Ashley Chandler: Weight Throw school record holder. Member of the school recordthis year and is only 200 points away from the school record in this event. She improved by almost 50 points in the event score from December to Febsetting shotput relay team. • Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez: Member of the school recordsetting 4x200-meter relay team and GBL 4x200-meter champion team. • Danni Hope Randall: Member of the school record-setting 4x200-meter relay team and GBL 4x200-meter champion team. • Francoise Kodjo: Member of the school record-setting shotput relay team. Consistent scorer in the shotput in dual meets. • Gemma Stamatopoulos: GBL champ in the 600-meter and 2-mile events and second place in the high jump member of the school record distance medley relay team. Undefeated in the 600-meter at GBL dual meets. State qualifi er in the 600-meter. • Giselle Salvador: Team captain and member of the school record-setting 4x200-meter relay team and GBL 4x200-meter champion team. GBL’S TOP | SEE Page 19 - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING JULIANNA R SAVSOVITZ SCOTT L SAVSOVITZ To the Defendant: STEPHANIE EVERETT REGISTER OF PROBATE Distance Medley Relay team of, left to right, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Olivia Rupp, Hiba El Bzyouy and Rania Hamdani. Public Notice City of Revere, MA Approved Loan Order Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing Construction Project - CW 18903 ORDERED: That $3,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing Construction Project (CW 18903), including the removal and replacement of the existing water main and sewer line located directly below this MBTA crossing, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto and any other related costs or meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean or security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP” ) with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid that may be available for the project or enter into any agreements with the DEP, to expend all funds available for the project, and to take any other actions wealth of Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth”) to qualify to be borrowed pursuant to this loan order, and to provide Melnik, City Clerk Attest: City Clerk
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 14 awareness and representation to the heroic actions of Rosa Parks during the Civil Rights Movement.” Kushmerek noted, “February 4th is the birthday of Rosa Parks, so it will be a strong and persevering reminder to all those within the commonwealth to refl ect on the role she played in raising international awareness of the struggles for civil rights.” PROHIBIT USE OF NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (S 245) – The Education Committee has given a favorable report to and recommended that the Legislature approve a proposal would prohibit public schools from using an athletic team name, logo or mascot which is associated with Native Americans, or which denigrates any racial, ethnic, gender or religious group. “I am pleased the bill was approved by the Education Committee,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “This bill acknowledges the common humanity of all, corrects historical wrongs and addresses the profound psychological harm caused by perpetuating racist stereotypes — harm caused to both people who are of Native American heritage and those who are not.” ADDRESS FOOD ALLERGIES IN SCHOOLS (S 150) – The Education Committee has also given a favorable report to and recommended passage of legislation that would require every school district, approved private day or residential school and education collaborative that enrolls a student with a life-threatening food allergy to develop and implement a Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan. The plan would include identifying students with known food allergies, strategies for reducing exposure to allergens and treating allergic reactions. Another provision would require professional development related to food allergies for all school staff , including training on epinephrine administration for appropriate staff members. Supporters said that currently, school districts are not required to have food allergy plans but it is recommended that they do so. “I’m thrilled that the bill received a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Education and will continue forward in the legislative process,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (DNewton). “This bill would help ensure that Massachusetts children with food allergies have safe learning environments, both in the classroom and in the cafeteria.” CHANGES IN GUN LAWS(H 4139, S 2584) – The House and Senate each appointed their members of a conference committee which will attempt to hammer out a compromise version of dueling bills that would change some of the state’s gun laws. The House on October 18 of last year and the Senate on February 1 of this year approved different versions of the measure, leading to appointment of the conference committee. Sens. Cindy (D-Newton), Joan Lovely (D-Salem) and Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) will represent the Senate while the House members will be Reps. Michael Day (DStoneham), Carlos Gonzalez (DSpringfi eld) and Joseph McKenna (R-Webster). WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BEGINS – The Senate kicked off Women’s History Month on March 1 with the unveiling of a portrait of former First Lady and Massachusetts native Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and an early advocate for women’s rights and women’s education who also opposed slavery. Adams was an advocate for women’s rights at a time in history when women were barred from voting or holding elected offi ce. Adams famously told her husband, a delegate in the First Continental Congress, to “remember the ladies.” The portrait, unveiled by Senate President Karen Spilka (DAshland), will hang permanently in the Senate lobby. “Centuries after Abigail Adams told the founders to ‘remember the ladies,’ we still have a long way to go to reach full equality when it comes to women’s representation on Beacon Hill,” said Spilka. “Either by accident or design, the many contributions of ~ House For Rent ~ Furnished Comfortable House - Malden Very comfortable fully furnished large 3 bedroom, one family house, 1,656 ft. in Malden, near Melrose line. 15 minute drive to Boston, located on 1/2 acre lawn/forested site. Quiet neighborhood. All utilities/ Grove MBTA and Wyoming commuter rail station with direct train line to downtown Boston. Short/long term $3,500/month. Call Joe at: (857) 350-0575 women who have shaped our commonwealth and our nation have been left out of the art here in the Statehouse. As we celebrate their achievements—and those of the strong women who lead our government today—I am committed to ensuring that the halls of power change to refl ect these women. As we unveil Adams, we are taking a meaningful step towards ‘remembering the ladies’ and making it clear that women belong here.” Spilka also announced the revival of the Senate Art Committee which was established in 1972, but has been dormant for many years, and the appointment of Sen. Julian Cyr (R-Truro) to head the committee. One of the committee’s fi rst order of business is to solicit nominations from residents for a woman to be honored with a bust in the Senate Chamber. The committee is seeking nominees who are infl uential woman, with some ties to the Massachusetts, who have made historic contributions to the Bay State. “The art that adorns the halls of the Statehouse should embody the values of Massachusetts and refl ect who we are as a commonwealth,” said Cyr. “Yet, as I come and go from my offi ce, I often remark that the portraits, murals, and sculptures in our capital do not encompass the richness of our history and the diversity of our communities. I am thrilled and honored to lead a renewed Senate Arts Committee, one that will work to expand inclusivity and representation in the art that beautifi es the Statehouse. As an LGBTQ+ person, I understand how integral it is to see people like yourself represented in spaces of power. As we solicit submissions for a sculpture of a trailblazing woman to join the all-male busts in the Senate chamber, I am excited to see the remarkable names that will be put forward.” A website will soon go online to accept nominations. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Retail giants have a responsibility to provide customers with the facts about the products they sell, including the health dangers associated with gas stove pollution and steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our surveys have repeatedly shown that’s not happening. Without guidance at the point of sale, customers are too often unaware of the risks and preventative steps they can take.” ---Deirdre Cummings, Consumer Program Director, MASSPIRG Education Fund, on the group’s report that some 76 percent of surveyed sales associates at the nation’s top appliance stores (Lowe’s, Home Depot and Best Buy) fl atly denied or expressed ignorance about the health risks of gas stoves. “Logan Airport should be a secure location for people to travel, not a place for the Healey administration to use as temporary migrant housing. The governor may be holding on to the wishful thinking that the migrant situation is under control, but it’s not. Legislative leaders and our governor refuse to reform the policies that make Massachusetts a migrant magnet and instead throw taxpayer money at the problem.” ---Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Medical debt can be both a barrier to receiving necessary future care and a source of stress, both of which contribute to higher rates of disease and death. We know that the burden of medical debt falls heavily on communities of color. More than 20 percent of those with medical debt are black, compared to 13 percent who are white.” ---Ann Hwang, President of the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, on its launching of an initiative to wipe out an estimated $500 million in medical debt in Eastern Massachusetts. “This milestone highlights the success of an extremely effective local and state partnership that has benefitted communities across the state by promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare. Thank you to the 305 cities and towns and the 74 veterinary providers and municipal partners all over Massachusetts that have worked with us to get these important resources out to our animals in need.” --- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle announcing it has reached a milestone of helping more than 20,000 animals through its Spay/ Neuter Voucher Program. “MassDOT is proud to announce our partnership with the BU AdLab for the mass Do Not Disturb campaign. MassDOT is committed to a future without roadway deaths and raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving is an important step towards that goal.” --- MassDOT Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing a campaign urging drivers to put phones away and activate the “do not disturb” feature when driving. “I have heard from every part of the commonwealth that people want true opportunity and choice to defi ne and reach their own potential and promise, so that economics and life circumstance don’t determine the trajectory of a person’s life. By focusing on creating economic opportunity, strengthening public health and safety and prioritizing those who are too often left out and left behind, our plan not only lays out my vision and priorities, but uplifts the very real impact and hard work of the attorney general’s offi ce.” --- Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing a plan to prioritize values such as equity, accountability and dignity to advance justice and expand opportunity for all across the state. “A lot of signage lights up, there’s bright lights that will come at you if you’re a driver at night, and there’s fl ashing signs -- a lot of stuff to try to identify to the driver that they are going the wrong way. And then again, those signs for the people that are going the right way that they really, really need to use caution.” --- Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver announcing that MassDOT has finished implementing a pilot wrong-way driver deterrence program including 16 highway on/off ramps outfi tted to detect when a driver gets on a ramp heading in the wrong direction, alert that driver that they are going the wrong way, notify a state command center of the potential for a dangerous situation and caution drivers going the correct way on the highway. 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 February 26-March 1, the House met for a total of four hours and 19 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 48 minutes. Mon. Feb. 26 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Tues. Feb. 27 No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 21 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 22 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 1:24 p.m. to 4:03 p.m. Fri. Feb. 23 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.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Albert Penney nifer Critch. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Millie Penney, and his late brother Robert C. Penney Sr. His life was enriched by the love of his family, close friends, and countless others whose lives were touched by Al’s warmth, kindness, and generosity. He was truly a gentle soul. Visitation will be held at the Paul lifelong resident of Revere, Massachusetts, passed away at the age of 78 on March 3, 2024. Born on May 15, 1945, he was the son of the late Albert and Millie Penney. Al was more than just a beloved husband to Susan Penney; he was a cherished brother, respected uncle, and a true friend to many. Al dedicated many years of his A professional life as a surveyor to the Mass Water Resource Authority. Al had a zest for life and enjoyed nothing more than playing in the Monday and Thursday night Basketball Leagues. He was also very active in numerous softball leagues throughout his entire life. Albert is survived by his wife, Susan Penney, his sister Jeanette O’Donnell and her husband James, along with his nieces and nephews, Ginine Penney, Robert Penney Jr., Brian O’Donnell, Julie Genovese, Tina Daigle, Suzanne Harde, Matthew Critch, and JenHOMELESS | FROM Page 3 that are overlooked in the allocation of resources. I am proud to support this initiative to provide wrap-around services for our most-vulnerable populations and I greatly appreciate the collaboration and partnership between the participating municipalities, Housing Families, and The Neighborhood Developers to address such a critical need.” “No one should be questioning where they will be sleeping at night, yet too many people throughout our region are forced into this situation regularly,” said Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn of Medford. “Thanks to this joint partnership led by Mayor Christenson, we’ll be able to better support those in need Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home at 128 Revere St, Revere, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a 1:00 pm Prayer Service in the funeral home. Family and Friends are invited to gather after for a celebration, location TBA. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Shriners Children Fund C/O, Aleppo Shrine Center, Wilmington, MA 01887. Nicholas Liberato Jr. his dedication and craftsmanship, was a respected carpenter for over 60 years, owning and operating his own business. He was a beacon of strength, wisdom, and love who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him. Nicholas is survived by his deO f Revere, passed away on March 2. Born on April 30, 1946, he was the son of the late Nicholas Liberato Sr. and Teresa Liberato. Nicholas, known for and get them the services and resources they need.” “The City of Melrose is grateful for this regional partnership which will provide critical services to residents in our community and in our neighboring communities,” said Mayor Jen Grigoraitis of Melrose. “Supporting our most vulnerable residents doesn’t end at our city line, and my staff and I look forward to working with Housing Families and their partner The Neighborhood Developers.” “We look forward to expanding on the continued partnership that we have cultivated with Housing Families in this new iteration of homelessness support,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe of Revere. “We are confi dent that this program will mesh well into each community’s existing infravoted wife, Carol Ann Liberato. Beloved father of Wendy Spinelli and her husband John, Tina Liberato, Gina Poto, and Jackie Bufalino and her husband Darin. He was a cherished grandfather to Courtney, Kendyl, Jonathan, Cassandra, John, Daniel, and Billy. He also leaves behind his dear sisters, Jeanie Stewart and her husband Eugene, and Annie Graham and her husband Tom. Nicholas little love was his kitten Nikkie who he also leaves behind. Nicholas was predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Liberato. His memory will also live on through the many nieces and nephews who loved him. A visitation for Nicholas will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, followed by a prayer service at 12:00pm in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude. org. The family welcomes you to leave memories and upload photos to Nicholas’s memorial page as a way to celebrate his life and legacy at www.buonfi glio.com structure and fi ll in the gaps we know are still occurring. Homelessness and domestic violence don’t recognize traditional city borders, and with this regional approach, we can tackle these issues more collaboratively.” “Housing Families is very excited to broaden the scope of services we are able to offer in our communities for those who are experiencing or atrisk of experiencing homelessness,” said Housing Families, Inc. CEO Laura Rosi. “This program will complement the work we do with both our Homelessness Prevention and Individual Homelessness teams. The street outreach component fi lls an especially critical area of service in our region.” The program is scheduled to launch in April. For Advertising with Results, at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers 1. On March 8, 1971, what two boxers fought for the world heavyweight boxing championship? 2. What does the political designation party “whip” come from? 3. Where are the Big Diomede and Little Diomede Islands (nicknamed Tomorrow Island and Yesterday Island because the international date line is between them)? 4. What is the difference between “point break” and “break point”? 5. On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that slaves from the ship Amistad were free; what country was the origin of the slave ship? 6. In the 1800s, what people were displaced and forced to journey on the “Trail of Tears”? 7. Boston salesman King C. Gillette developed what that made shaving convenient and popular? 8. March 10 is Daylight Saving Time; during what war did Germany become the fi rst country to implement daylight saving time – to save fuel? 9. What city with a rapid transit Answers system known as the “Tube” announced it is renaming some rail lines, including one (nicknamed the Goblin) to be called the Suff ragette line? 10. What does GOP stand for? 11. On March 11, 1918, amidst a pandemic, what type of fl u reached the USA? 12. How are blue, harvest and hunter’s similar? 13. On March 12, 1933, who gave his fi rst radio “fi reside chat”? 14. The Swiss constitution says that the country’s official languages are Romansh and what three? 15. How are bar, line and pie similar? 16. On March 13, 2012, what “oldest and longest continually published English-language general print encyclopaedia” announced that it would no longer have a print version”? 17. How are catawba, Concord and scuppernong similar? 18. In what 1975 song would you fi nd the fandango, Figaro and Scaramouche? 19. What is scup? 20. On March 14, 1794, what Westborough, Mass., native patented the cotton gin? 1. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier 2. The hunting term “whipper-in” – a hunting team member who keeps the dogs from straying 3. In the Bering Strait between Alaska and Siberia 4. The former is surfing slang and the latter is tennis terminology. 5. Spain 6. Native Americans 7. The double-edge safety razor (later on also the Milady Décolletée for women) 8. World War I 9. London 10. Grand Old Party 11. Spanish 12. They are names for the full moon at diff erent dates. 13. President Franklin D. Roosevelt 14. German, French and Italian 15. They are types of graphs. 16. Encyclopædia Britannica 17. They are types of American grapes. 18. “Bohemian Rhapsody” 19. A porgy (cooked as a panfish) that lives along the U.S. Atlantic Coast 20. Eli Whitney
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