YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.11 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Rep. Jessica Giannino named Vice Chair of Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Special to Th e Advocate A t the end of February, the Massachusetts House of Representatives announced its committee assignments for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) was appointed House Vice Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “I am thankful to Speaker Mariano for appointing me to this leadership position; and to my Democratic colleagues for ratifying my REP. GIANNINO | SEE Page 7 Jessica Giannino State Representative Sen. Markey rails against federal orders, workforce cuts at Malden Town Hall meeting Hundreds pack Malden High School for fi rst event of its kind in this area By Steve Freker E d Markey did not mince words at the Town Hall he hosted in his hometown on Saturday, when describing his discontent with the series of budget and workforce cuts emanating from the White House. “They’re bringing out the Malden in me,” the U.S. Senator from Massachusetts— and proud son of Malden, Mass.— railed from the stage of the Jenkins Auditorium in Malden High School. SEN. MARKEY | SEE Page 17 City Councillors voice opposition to state’s ADU regulations Advocate Staff Report C ouncillor-At-Large Michelle Kelley and Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio each fi led motions this week aiming to reign in the state’s control over the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU) or in-law apartments by right any place where single family homes are allowed. Kelley’s motion calls for the Shown at the recent Town Hall at Malden High School, from left to right: Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) council to request the city solicitor to draft a home rule petition to modify the zoning act to allow Revere to keep provisions of the city’s ordinance on ADUs including parking requirements, location requirements and the character of the already overdeveloped community provided that Revere continue to support ADU development in line with the state’s housing goals. Argenzio’s motion requests the city solicitor and the head of city planning explore the possibility of challenging the state ADU regulations in court, particularly the parking and location of ADUs. Kelley compared the state regulation to an unfunded mandate that would force Revere to accept more development without any funding to increase infrastructure or city services. “We have an ordinance on the books so we can allow ADUs, but we can do it in a way that fi ts our city,” said Kelley who stressed local offi cials and boards know the city best. Argenzio felt that reasonable and unreasonable restrictions on ADU development is something that could be sorted out in court. COUNCILLORS | SEE Page 5 781-286-8500 Friday, March 14, 2025 Turco named House Vice Chair of Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Special to Th e Advocate S tate Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop) has received his committee assignments for the new legislative session, including being named a Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Aff airs. “I am honored that Speaker Mariano has selected me for this important role. TURCO | SEE Page 4 Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative
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