YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.12 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Mayor’s “Pints with Pat” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 781-286-8500 Friday, March 21, 2025 Officer “JJ” Jones honored during “Black Excellence on the Hill” Special to Th e Advocate O n Friday, February 28, Revere resident John “JJ” Jones was honored by the JJ JONES | SEE Page 8 Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) during their annual “Black GOIN’ GREEN: Shown from left to right: Murray’s Tavern co-owner John Murray, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jennifer Keefe and State Rep. Jeff rey Turco during “Pints with Pat” at Murray’s Tavern last Thursday night. See photo highlights on page 12–13. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) In recognition of Black History Month, State Representative Jessica Giannino presented Offi cer JJ Jones with a citation from the House of Representatives. (Courtesy State Rep. Giannino’s Offi ce) School Committee updated on Early Childhood Ed at McKinley School Advocate Staff Report M elissa Lomas, director of the school district’s early childhood education, presented an overview of the program and the upcoming changes with the development of the new early childhood education center at the McKinley School to the School Committee this week. Lomas began with the current program, which involves 10 classrooms in three schools and accommodates 180 children. Those classrooms are both small group classes of nine students and integrated classrooms of 15 students that blend general education students with students on individual education plans. Lomas repeatedly stressed the connection between the program and the families whose children attend. “Our program is built on the relationship we develop with families,” she said. “We look for deep home and school connections.” Lomas described a list of opportunities parents have to connect with teachers and classes. She also highlighted parent survey results that revealed that a vast majority of parents feel informed, comfortable with teachers and satisfi ed with the safety of the program. “I’m really proud of the work we do to build trusting relationships with families,” she said. She praised the district’s early education teachers, who she said give the city’s three and four year olds the academic and social/emotional skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Although it will not open for another couple years, the early education center at McKinley will bring changes for the city’s youngest students. Lomas described how the new center will create eight more early education classrooms at McKinley, a space which will be shared with the city’s new regional 911 call center that will serve Revere, Winthrop and Chelsea. There will also be meeting spaces, offi ces, indoor and outdoor spaces and a large gathering area. Lomas said no decisions have been made yet on the existing early education classrooms at Beachmont and other schools. “There’s been no final decision, but with 18 classrooms we will have a lot of opportunity and a lot of fl exibility,” she said. School Committee member John Kingston credited the mayor for bringing Chelsea onboard the new 911 call center, which opened the door to a $15 million state grant to renovate the retired school building. Lomas also announced that the district is now accepting applications for the 25/26 school year and the tuition structure is being reviewed. For paying families, tuition is currently $10 per day and children are accepted on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 JJ JONES | FROM Page 1 Excellence on the Hill” event, which took place in the State House’s Great Hall. Each February, as part of celebrations to mark Black History Month, the MBLLC organizes this event to celebrate and honor Black leaders from across the Commonwealth. Among the leaders recognized at this year’s event was Revere’s own Offi - cer JJ Jones, who was nominated to be recognized as the 16th Suff olk District’s honoree by State Representative Jessica A. Giannino (D-Revere). Although Offi cer Jones was unable to attend this year’s event at the State House, his name was read, as for the rest of the honorees. Representative Giannino later visited Offi cer Jones at his home to present his citation from the Commonwealth in front of his family and friends. “JJ has always been heavily involved in the community and has worked so hard to better the city and its residents. He puts others fi rst, in so many ways, and he always displays values of humble leadership,” said Representative Giannino. “Congratulations, JJ, and thank you for all that you do for Revere.” “J.J. is a widely regarded member of our community and comes from a strong line of dedicated public servants. His life’s work is a testimony to his character, and I am happy to see him honored with such a prestigious award by Rep. Giannino,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus and incredibly grateful to Rep. Giannino for personally presenting it. It’s humbling to be recognized for a job I love — serving our community and supporting our youth and families,” said Offi - cer JJ Jones. With over two decades of service to his community, North Revere resident Offi cer Jones exemplifi es leadership, mentorship and a steadfast commitment to public safety. Now in his 24th year of law enforcement, Officer Jones follows in the footsteps of his father, a Lieutenant with the Somerville Police Department, while carving out his own trail of groundbreaking achievements. Starting his career as a corrections officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Offi cer Jones later served as a police offi cer in Winthrop. His legacy expanded when he became a police offi cer in Revere, where he made a lasting impact as a School Resource Offi cer. In this role, he built meaningful connections with students, identifying atrisk youth and providing mentorship that steered many toward brighter futures. Three of the young people he mentored have gone on to pursue careers in law enforcement themselves. Now serving in Cambridge, Officer Jones continues to make an extraordinary diff erence. His heroic acts of bravery have earned him three lifesaving medals, and his dedication to youth development led him to found the Cambridge Police Youth Boxing program. This initiative has infl uenced over 1,300 students while partnering with local schools and service agencies to provide positive outlets and opportunities for young people across the region. Beyond the ring, as a Youth Outreach Offi cer, Offi cer Jones works tirelessly to support families and guide youth toward success. His efforts have garnered widespread recognition. The Boston Celtics named him a “Hero Among Us”; CNN featured him on “Beyond the Call of Duty,” and both Boston 25 News and WCVB News have highlighted his community impact. Additionally, the Mayor of Cambridge issued a proclamation in honor of his distinguished service and achievements in youth mentorship. Outside of his professional accomplishments, Officer Jones enjoys a fulfi lling personal life with his wife, Michelle, a dedicated fi rst-grade teacher. Together, they are raising fi ve children in the city of Revere, blending their families and embracing the challenges and rewards of their life together. Offi cer Jones is a pillar of resilience and dedication, consistently breaking barriers and enriching his community. His work continues to shape the future of public safety and inspire young individuals, leaving a legacy of support, inclusion and excellence. State Representative Jessica Giannino is shown with Offi cer JJ Jones and his family with his citation from the House of Representatives in honor of Black History Month. (Courtesy State Rep. Giannino’s Offi ce)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 9 Happy St. Paddy’s Day REVERE REPRESENTS: Shown representing Revere at in Charlestown recently were, from left, Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Senator DiDomenico and Revere Councillorat-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo. (Photo courtesy of Salvatore Giarratani) Come sing with Polymnia Choral Society and celebrate 70s and 80s music! P olymnia will present “Earth, Wind & Choir! celebrating the music of the 70s and 80s” at 7:30 p.m. on June 7 at Memorial Hall (590 Main St. in Melrose). The annual Pops concert is always a fun experience for both the choir and the audience and includes a singalong! To purchase tickets, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St. in Melrose) or call 617633-5006. Do you enjoy singing and meeting interesting people? Polymnia Choral Society is always looking for singers of all skill levels. For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances featuring a wide variety of musical styles: classical, pop, musical theater and more. Come join a community of more than 60 members who love to sing and have fun! Polymnia meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St. in Melrose). The next rehearsal is Tuesday, March 25. An ADA-compliant ramp is located on the West Highland Avenue entrance of the church, between Ashland Street and Chipman Avenue. If you have other accessibility needs or questions, please email accessibility@polymnia.org. We welcome all singers to come to any rehearsal and introduce yourself to Music Librarian Pam Ross, President Steve Francis or Vice President David Hammond. For more information, visit www.polymnia.org or call 617-633-5006.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Councillor-At-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo announces re-election at birthday celebration Special to Th e Advocate O n March 13, friends, family, and community leaders gathered at Las Delicias Colombianas in Revere to celebrate the birthday of City Councilor Juan Pablo Jaramillo. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together supporters and public offi - cials alike, all who share Juan’s vision for a stronger, more equitable Revere for working people. The celebration welcomed a distinguished group of guests, including State Senator Lydia Edwards, school committee members, fellow city councilors, as well as many community members. Speaking at the event, Chaimaa Houssaini, a lifelong resident of Ward 2 Revere, where the event took place, pointed to Juan’s hard work with young people and a dynamic leader who knows how to “advocate for his community.” Senator Edwards added in her own remarks about how Councillor Jaramillo is a collaborative leader and pointed to the work he led with her office to deliver funding to start Revere’s First-time home buyer program. “Juan worked hard with my offi ce and the state senate to get that program funded and now nearly $100,000 has been delivered to people looking to achieve their dream of buying their home in Revere.” Supporters from every corner of the city attended and packed the room at Las Delicias on Shirley Ave. Crystal Jaramillo, Juan Pablo’s wife and their son Lucas were in attendance and she introduced her husband adding a personal touch and insight about Juan Pablo’s passion for working families in the city. Councilor Jaramillo took to the mic with a packed house and took the opportunity to reaffi rm his dedication to the city, emphasizing his efforts to increase affordable housing and create opportunities for Revere’s residents. He emphasized his accomplishments during his fi rst 15 months in ofJaramillo announced his campaign for re-election during the event, to much applause. Proud mother Irene Arias with her son, Juan Jaramillo. Jaramillo’s wife, Crystal, said her husband is an amazing person. Juan Jaramillo blew out a candle on his birthday cake. Councillor-At-Large Juan Jaramillo with Jan Dumas. State Senator Lydia Edwards said although she was once political opponents with Jaramillo, his public service remains steadfast. Chaima Hossaini introduced State Senator Lydia Edwards. fi ce pointing to the fi rst-time home buyer program, the expansion of municipal services, a composting pilot program, and increased child care access and noted that there was still much to do. “This room with its many shades and complexities is a loud statement that democraShown from Liana Jorge Matute, Ana Santos, Juan Jaramillo, Jory Santos, Jorge Santos and Danyl Natml at Las Delicias Colombianas last Thursday, where Jaramillo announced his campaign kickoff for re-election. cy is alive and well in the City of Revere and that despite the fear mongering that threatens our community, we will not stand idly by for someone else to defi ne the future of our families and our community. Most importantly that we will stand by each other and not allow for division to destroy the fabric of who we are as a working-class community” he said adding that nothing he had ever accomplished he has done without the support of the community that raised him, Revere. Councillor Jaramillo closed the night with a surprise announcement, saying he would be seeking a second term and running for reelection. Jaramillo was elected in the 2023 election after a crowded race that saw six new councillors join Revere’s legislative body. This year’s preliminary election for Revere will be held on September 16 with the General Election happening on November 4th.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 11 Shown from left to right, are: School Committee member John Kingston, Councillor-At-Large Juan Jaramillo, Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Crystal Jaramillo. Shown from left to right, are: State Senator Lydia Edwards, Juan Jaramillo, Crystal Jaramillo and Chaimaa Hossaini. Milly Schettino, at left, with Juan Jaramillo and Kathy Smith. Councillors Juan Jaramillo with Anthony Zambuto. Shown from left to right, are: Ayla Thornton, Juan Jaramillo, Harry Walpert, Christopher Smith and Eli Fenichel. Shown from left to right, are: childhood friends Laylynn Butler, John Leone, Juan Jaramillo, Lorenzo Cruz, Ashley Crus and Eduarda Berry had a drink at the bar. SEIU 509 union member Kim Karaman with Juan Jaramillo. Colleagues/friends, shown from left to right, are: Joel Rivera, Juan Jaramillo, and Sebastian Zapata. Fellows Jannelle Desire, at left, Angie Tores with Juan Jaramillo. Councillor-At-Large Juan Jaramillo with Councillor-At-Large candidate Stephen Damiano. Shown from left to right, are: friends Laila Petri, Julia Torres, Liana Jorge Matute, Gloria Sanchez, Guadalupe Panameño, Juan Jaramillo, Jory Santos, Ana Santos, Jorge Santos, and Natividad Hernandez. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Mayor’s “Pints with Pat” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Shown from left to right: Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Ward 1 Councillor/Councillor-at-Large candidate Joanne McKenna, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Councillor-atLarge Juan Jaramillo. Shown from left to right: Julia Torres, Liana Jorge Matute and Laila Pietri. Shown from left to right: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Adrianna Keefe and Jennifer Keefe. Shown from left to right: Nicholas Catinazzo, Jane Chapin, host Mayor Patrick Keefe, Paul Buonfi glio and Mark Lock. Team Keefe: Mayor Patrick Keefe with Jane Chapin during “Pints with Pat” at Murray’s Tavern last Thursday night. Event host Mayor Patrick Keefe with John Festa Maeve and Rory Kane (at left), who attend Keane O’Brien Irish Dance Academy, did the Irish step dance.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 13 Cathy Bowden celebrated her birthday with Michael Wells. Jennifer Keefe with James Nigro Introducing the Mayor was Ward 4 resident Don Martelli. Shown from left to right: James Nigro, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Rocco Falzone, State Representative Jeff rey Turco and East Boston District Clerk Magistrate Joseph Faretra. Shown from left to right: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Twisted Fate Brewing co-owner Erica Tritta, Jennifer Keefe and co-owner David Pinette. M ayor Patrick Keefe celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day by hosting “Pints with Pat” at Murray’s Tavern last Thursday night. Shown from left to right: Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Councillor-at-Large candidate Stephen Damiano, Michael McLaughlin and Parking Director Zachary Babo. Shown from left to right: State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, First Lady Jennifer Keefe, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, State Sen. Lydia Edwards, State Rep. Jeff rey Turco, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Murray’s Tavern co-owner John Murray. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Art program for adults with disabilities opens this spring By Tara Vocino T he city kicked off its fi rst art program for adults with disabilities at Parks & Recreation on Beach Street on Tuesday night. Classes are on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 150 Beach St. Cost: $6 per class, including supplies. The course runs at least four weeks based on interest. Event organizer Margo Johnson drew inspiration from her grandson, Stephen Prizio, who loves to draw. “He wouldn’t take direction from me, so he may take it from someone else,” Johnson said. Instructor Kevin Simpson said it’s a night out where adults with disabilities can express themselves in a nonjudgmental way. He took art classes at Bunker Hill Community College and likes to draw cartoon characters. In the course, Simpson guided adults to draw cats and trees. Revere Parks & Recreation Special Assistant Jennifer Duggan said it’s an opportunity for adults to be creative and make friendships. “It’s important for the city,” Duggan said. The course is open for adults Shown from left to right: Revere Parks & Recreation Special Assistant Jennifer Duggan, Instructor Kevin Simpson, event organizer Margo Johnson and classmates Stephen Prizio and Brenda Carvalho during Tuesday night’s opening night art course at Parks & Recreation. 16 and older, including high school students. Experience isn’t required. Instructor Kevin Simpson guided Brenda Carvalho on drawing trees. Stephen Prizio colored trees green with a pencil. Instructor Kevin Simpson helped Kevin Aguilar draw cats. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 15 Winthrop Harbormaster and Mass. Environmental Police Offering Newly Required Basic Safety Boating Course W INTHROP — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Harbormaster Arthur Hickey share that the Winthrop Harbormaster’s Marine Unit, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Environmental Police, will be off ering Basic Boating Safety courses at the Town Landing. The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation requiring that anyone operating a motorized vessel in Massachusetts possess a Boater Safety Certificate by April 1, 2028. Those who were born after 1989 must obtain a certifi - cate by April 1, 2026. In response, the Winthrop Harbormaster will be offering Boating Safety Courses to anyone age 12 and up throughout 2025. The classes are being offered at no cost. The courses are nationally approved. Course completion will allow anyone to operate a boat in states requiring Basic Boating Safety courses. All classes will be held at the Town Marina, 707 Shirley St. Classes are scheduled for May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 and June 7, all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, or to register to take one of the courses, visit the Winthrop Harbormaster’s website at: https://www.winthropma.gov/659/ Boating-SafetyCourse.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters Financial and blood donations are needed now B OSTON, MARCH 17, 2025 — The Red Cross of Massachusetts is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the fi rst 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days — And that’s on top of everyday crises like home fi res that have upended lives here in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, more Red Cross blood donations have gone uncollected so far this year due to weather than throughout all of 2024. During the fi rst 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than calendar days. Since January, 27 Red Cross volunteers from Massachusetts have deployed to help communities recovering from disasters like the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and severe flooding in Kentucky. And that’s on top of everyday crises like home fi res that have upended lives here in the Bay State. Our local disaster action teams have responded to 140 home fi res, assisting more than 847 people in Massachusetts during January and February. Meanwhile, more Red Cross blood donations have gone uncollected so far this year due to weather than throughout all of 2024. “This year’s disasters have set a whirlwind pace, displacing thousands of people from their homes across the country and disrupting the nation’s blood supply for patients,” said Kelly Isenor, director of communications for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. “As we enter spring disaster season, families are relying on us to come together as a community and support them when help can’t wait during future crises. Join us today by making a fi nancial donation or giving blood or platelets.” Visit redcross.org today to make a fi nancial donation or schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets in March: • MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION: Donations will be part of Red Cross Giving Day, which aims to rally 30,000 individuals to help people affected by disasters big and small. A gift of any size makes a diff erence. For example, a donation of $3 can provide a comfort kit with supplies like a toothbrush, comb and shampoo, and a gift of $11 can provide a nutritious meal, snack and drink. For those who are able, any donor who gives $140 or more in March will receive a choice of a Red Cross monopack or a pair of socks as a thank-you for supporting our mission. Donors can make their gift and claim their thank-you by visiting redcross.org any time during March. • GIVE BLOOD OR PLATELETS: To help overcome the signifi cant weather impact on blood donations, the Red Cross also urges the public to give lifesaving blood or platelets by making an appointment today at RedCrossBlood.org, on the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types are needed now to help avoid further strain to the blood supply. The Red Cross is expanding its health offerings by performing free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Additionally, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/March for details on both off ers. BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses, emailing consumers with fake subscription renewal notices E mail continues to be a popular avenue for scammers who want to steal consumers’ personal and fi nancial information. To trick consumers into clicking links and providing personal information, scammers are posing as legitimate businesses and emailing consumers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to be extra vigilant when receiving urgent emails from supposed businesses asking for payment information. How the scam works: You receive an urgent email from a business you have a membership or an account with that states your subscription or membership has expired. The email asks you to click a link to provide your payment information. The email might even off er a special deal or discount for updating your payment information now. The email might look legitimate and include the business’s logo, and you might have even received the email around the time your subscription has expired or will be expiring. So, you click the link and provide your credit card information, only to fi nd out that the email and the website were fake. Your card might be charged, and a scammer now has your personal and fi nancial information. Scammers might also email you stating that your subscription to a certain business has or will be auto-renewing for a certain dollar amount, causing confusion and worry. They might provide a customer service phone number to call, which is actually fake. BBB Scam Tracker has received several recent reports about scammers impersonating different businesses through email. One consumer shared, “Received an email on 1/3/2024 that ‘my Sirius XM account has expired!’ This email came in one day after my normal Sirius XM renewal date. The email wanted me to go to a website and ‘insert’ my credit card info. … Before proceeding, I logged into my actual Sirius XM account and verified it had automatically renewed as normal. What threw me off at fi rst was that the scammer somehow knew my renewal date. I did not lose any money.” How to avoid impostor email phishing scams • Take a second look at the email. There are several red fl ags that identify phishing emails. Look at the sender’s email address — if it’s a long string of numbers and letters that don’t make sense, or if the email address just doesn’t look right, it’s likely an impostor. Scare tactics and urgent requests are also quite common for phishing emails, as are spelling errors and poorly written emails. Read tips from BBB (bbb.org) on how to recognize a phony email for more red fl ags. • Go to the business to confi rm the email. If you receive an email stating your subscription has expired or payment is needed, fi rst verify the information on your own. Consider calling the business’s real phone number directly (don’t use any phone numbers that are included in the questionable email you received) and verify your account details with them. • Keep track of your subscriptions and any auto-renewing payments. Keep track of any subscription or membership renewal dates and the anticipated charges on a calendar so you know when to expect them. That way, you can have a better idea of determining when a subscription renewal email is fake or not. • Think twice before providing payment for something you didn’t initiate. Don’t provide your payment information to anyone if you did not initiate the purchase. If you’re being asked to pay with your bank account number, prepaid credit cards, digital wallet apps or wiring money, this is a red fl ag. • Check with BBB Scam Tracker. If you’re questioning an email you received from a business, look up the details on BBB Scam Tracker and verify if anyone else has received the same type of email. This can help you verify whether or not the email is fake. • Once you verify the email is fake, report it as spam and delete it. Your email provider might provide an option for you to mark an email as spam. If you’ve verifi ed that the email is a scam, report it and delete it right away. Learn more about impersonation scams, and read about how to avoid impostor scams. BBB has several tips on how to spot scams, like how to identify a fake website, a scam text message or a phony email. If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to https:// www.bbb.org/scamtracker to warn others.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 17 RevereTV Spotlight I n a new exciting episode of “Fabulous Foods,” Victoria Fabbo is joined by special guest Esteban Cruz, the founder of Clara’s Gourmet Sofrito. Together, they explore the creative ways sofrito can be used and put their own twist on a classic Puerto Rican dish. Tune in and follow along! You can watch this program daily on the Community Channel through the month of March or anytime on the RevereTV YouTube page. On February 28, 2025, the Adult Day Health Center celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Disney-themed party with live dancing and music. Staff at the ADHC participated by not only organizing the party, but by dressing up as Disney characters. Mayor Patrick Keefe shared a few congratulatory words and expressed sentiments about the value of the organization to the city. Coverage of this anniversary party is posted to YouTube and is also playing on RTV. Revere Arabic Community (RAC) hosted their fourth annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner on Friday, March 7, at the Beachmont VFW, and RevereTV was there to capture some of the celebration. Assistant DEI Director and RAC leader Asmaa Abou-Fouda welcomed everybody with a special thanks to those in attendance, including Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Representative Jessica Giannino and State Senator Lydia Edwards. The evening was one of joy, love and community. Watch RevereTV’s coverage as it plays on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. Mayor Patrick Keefe’s second annual State of the City Address was last night and all were invited to attend. The event took place at 6:30 p.m. at the Susan B. Anthony School Auditorium, (107 Newhall St. in Revere). Spanish interpretation was available. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Keefe about the state of our city! Watch the replay of the State of the City Address on RevereTV’s YouTube page or as it is scheduled on RTV GOV for the next few weeks. RTV GOV is scheduled with the latest meetings from City Hall. The current rotation includes the Conservation Commission, last week’s Revere City Council meeting, the Zoning Sub-Committee, the Commission on Disabilities and the License Commission. More meeting replays from this month will also be included for the next week or so. The State of the City Address will replay within this meeting rotation as well. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RCN. All meetings and government-related programming play on this channel, but are also posted to RevereTV’s YouTube page to view at any time. MBTA Announces Start Dates for 2025 Ferry Season, Increased Winthrop and Quincy Ferry Service This Season U pcoming Winthrop and Quincy Ferry upgrades this season include doubling the number of weekday trips, direct Winthropto-Boston and Quincy-to-Boston service on weekdays, and weekday trip time enhancements by about 30 minutes. BOSTON — The MBTA this week announced start dates, trip information, and improvements for the Winthrop/Quincy Ferry for the upcoming season along with start dates for all seasonal routes. Upgrades coming to the Winthrop and Quincy Ferry include doubling the number of weekday trips, direct Winthrop-to-Boston and Quincy-to-Boston service on weekdays, and weekday trip time enhancements by about 30 minutes. The full schedules for all ferry routes are anticipated to be released next month and will be available at mbta.com/Ferry. Winthrop and Quincy Ferry Information • Weekday Service: Winthrop and Quincy Ferry weekday service will begin on Monday, April 28, 2025. To better serve ferry passengers, weekday trips will be divided into two separate routes: the Winthrop Ferry operating directly between Winthrop and Boston and the Quincy Ferry operating directly between Quincy and Boston. With two separate ferry routes serving Winthrop and Quincy, the MBTA is more than doubling trips to these destinations on weekdays. Two separate routes also allow the MBTA to improve trip times from Winthrop to Boston by about 30 minutes (last year, a weekday trip from Winthrop to Boston or the Seaport took about 50 minutes; this season, these trips will take about 20 minutes). Both ferry routes will continue to serve Logan Airport, the Seaport, and Central Wharf / Aquarium. • Weekend Service: Winthrop and Quincy Ferry weekend service will begin on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to coincide with Memorial Day weekend. On weekends, the MBTA will continue to operate a combined Winthrop and Quincy Ferry route serving all destinations. A one-way fare on the Winthrop and Quincy Ferry is $6.50 (or $3.25 for Reduced Fare riders). Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash on board. Commuter Boat or Commuter Rail Zone 1 (or higher) passes and M7 cards are also accepted. Complete schedules will be available soon at mbta. com/Ferry. Lynn Ferry Information Lynn Ferry weekday service will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. Lynn Ferry weekend service will begin on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to coincide with Memorial Day weekend. FERRY SEASON | SEE Page 21 OBITUARY Regina (Leone) Gnerre O f Revere. Died peacefully at her home surrounded by the warmth and love of her family on Sunday, March 16th following a brief illness. She was 84 years old. Her Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday March 20th beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Regina was a native of San Nicola di Baronia Provence Avellino, Italy. She was born on August 5, 1940, to her late parents Giovanni Leone and Maria Filomena (Sciaraffa). Regina was one of eight children. She was raised and educated in Italy, before journeying to the United States when she was 15 years old settling in East Boston. Regina worked as a seamstress for several years before marrying her husband, Antonio Gnerre on February 18, 1962 and immediately began a family. In 1965 she and her husband moved to Revere. Regina took immense pride in her home and raising her children. She was a loving mother, and she enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. She was a thoughtful, generous and kind soul, always taking time to call family and friends to say hello. Whatever she had, she was quick to share with others. Visits with her always ended with a “Thank you for coming” and a reminder to “be careful.” Cooking was defi nitely one of her passions, especially her Sunday gravy. Regina was a woman who treasured her family and her grandchildren held a very extra special place in her heart. Regina was an avid gardener, where she enjoyed growing many of her own fruits and vegetables, as well as tending to her fl owers that she planted around her home. She was the past Vice President of The San Rocco Society of Boston. She is the beloved wife of the late Antonio Gnerre of 35 years. The loving mother of Antonietta DeGloria and her late husband Edward of Lynn, Louis Gnerre of Burlington, John Gnerre of Revere, Maria Gnerre and her fiancé Arthur Pelton also of Revere. She is the cherished mama nonna of Tyler, Gnerre, and Devin Gnerre. She is the dear sister of Carmela Favorito of Chelsea and the late Nicola, Ubaldo, Michael, Carmen, Benito, and Mike Leone. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, March in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Her Funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Thursday March 20th followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation in Regina’s memory to The San Rocco Society of Boston, c/o G. Leone, 216 Rumney Rd., Revere MA, 02151.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 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: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent debate on the joint House-Senate rules. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. LIMIT NUMBERS OF BILLS AT HEARINGS (S 15) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would reduce from 50 to 30 the maximum number of bills that can be considered at a hearing on bills by a committee. “Reducing the maximum number of bills heard in a joint committee hearing from 50 to 30 allows for more focused and meaningful discussion,” said Sen. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton). “With fewer bills being considered, legislators and more importantly, the public have more time to engage with the issues at hand and ensure that everyone, especially those who travel far to testify, receives a fair opportunity to participate and be heard.” “The amendment proff ered a solution looking for a problem,” said Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, I presided over a hearing on plastics and waste management last session that considered a number of closely related bills which would have been split up under the proposed amendment. The current ceiling [50] for bills to be heard at a committee hearing is reasonable, both substantively and procedurally and promotes legislative effi ciency.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment decreasing the number of bills from 50 to 30. A “No” vote is against the decrease.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Didn’t Vote ALLOW MINORITY REPORT ON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BILLS (S 15) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment allowing the minority members who voted against a conference committee version of a bill to issue a report on why they voted against it. A conference committee is a committee that is appointed by the Senate president and House speaker when the House and Senate approve diff erent versions of a bill. The committee’s job is to craft a compromise version. “It is important that the perspective from both sides of the debate within our conference committees is represented for the public to consume,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “The people of Massachusetts do not benefi t from one-party rule.” Amendment opponents did not off er any arguments against the amendment. Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), the chair of the Senate Committee on Rules, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on why she voted against the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment allowing a minority to issue a report. A “No” vote is against allowing a minority to issue a report.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Didn’t Vote PROHIBIT LATE VOTES ON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS (S 15) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment that would prohibit any conference committee bills from being considered less than 72 hours before the end of a formal legislative session. The amendment would allow the Legislature to consider a conference committee bill at any time only if the House and Senate vote unanimously to allow consideration. The amendment would replace a rule that allows the Legislature to consider conference committee reports at any time during the legislative session. “This amendment … closes a loophole that allows leadership to push through lastminute conference committee reports and then reconvene after the formal sessions to vote on them,” said Sen. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton). “By prohibiting these reports from being fi led within 72 hours of the end of formal sessions, this change ensures major legislation is properly reviewed and prevents rushed, last-minute decision-making.” Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said the amendment would tie the hands of the House and Senate by establishing an arbitrary deadline that would prevent them from voting on important bills. She said that would result in the bills essentially dying from lack of action. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment prohibiting any conference committee reports from being considered less than 72 hours before the end of formal legislative sessions. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Didn’t Vote ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL $6.4 MILLION TO CLIMATECH COMPANIES — The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $6.4 million in funding for 25 clean energy and climatetech companies and researchers. The investment is designed to accelerate innovation and business growth in 13 cities and towns across Massachusetts. “These companies have made Massachusetts a leader in climate technologies,” said Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “As the rest of the world races for the competitive edge in climatetech, Massachusetts is leading the way with smart investments in growing businesses. With these investments, big ideas become jobs and economic growth for our state.” “The climatetech industry is an economic development opportunity for every city and town in Massachusetts,” said Emily Reichert, CEO of MassCEC. “These MassCEC emerging climatetech grants empower innovative ideas and transformative solutions that will shape the future of the state’s economy. By supporting entrepreneurs and innovators, we’re accelerating the deployment of technologies that will lower energy costs and create jobs right here in Massachusetts.” $825,000 TO IMPROVE WATER QUAILTY — The Healey Administration announced $825,000 in water quality grants to several Cape Cod towns — Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Mashpee, Wellfleet and Yarmouth. The grants are aimed at reducing nitrogen pollution, which mostly comes from wastewater. Nitrogen can cause serious problems in the water, such as harmful algae blooms that can aff ect both the environment and public health. “This funding represents a critical step in helping Cape Cod communities address the longstanding challenges of nitrogen pollution,” said MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple. “By supporting local initiatives, we are protecting our treasured coastal ecosystems and ensuring that future generations can enjoy clean and healthy waterways. The health of Cape Cod’s waters is directly tied to the well-being of its residents, its economy and its unique environmental heritage.” “Protecting our fragile natural environment has always been one of my top priorities,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “We’ve worked hard to bring sustained funding to subsidize the astronomical costs of nitrogen-pollution-reduction programs across Cape Cod, including the establish
ment of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund in 2018. I am thrilled that MassDEP is awarding grants to these six Cape Cod towns. If we keep up with these efforts, we can restore our waterways and relegate excessive nitrogen pollution to the history books.” $7.2 MILLION FOR LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS — Gov. Healey announced $7.2 million in grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. “We are happy to help our cities and towns move forward with initiatives that create healthier communities and boost local economies,” said Gov. Healey. “These projects will ultimately save people, businesses and municipalities money and will help Massachusetts achieve energy independence.” “These projects refl ect the hard work and dedication of our local offi cials to make Massachusetts a healthier, more affordable place for families and businesses,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “We are committed to partnering with our local leaders to support eff orts that save cities and towns money and strengthen communities.” STRENGTHEN HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING IN MASSACHUSETTS HOTELS — Massachusetts state legislators, hospitality industry leaders and survivor advocates gathered at the Statehouse to highlight the urgent need to implement human traffi cking recognition training across the hotel industry in the Bay State. They urged approval of legislation that would mandate human traffi cking training for all hotel employees in the Bay State, from the front desk to housekeeping and food service, in order to equip them to recognize and respond to traffi cking situations. “Prevention training is already a standard practice at many hotels in Massachusetts, and we remain committed to partnering with law enforcement and survivor advocacy organizations to strengthen these eff orts,” said Kevin Carey, President and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. “Human traffi cking remains a vicious crime and modernday version of slavery that exists in almost every community across the commonwealth and the United States,” said Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford), the lead author of the fi rst anti-human traffi cking law approved in Massachusetts and the sponsor of this new legislation (S 1729) which would mandate human trafficking training for all hotel employees. “This is not simply some awful problem occurring in some far away land. Many victims are vulnerable women or children from our own communities, and hotels and motels are often exploited by traffi ckers to perpetuate this heinous crime. We must break through the inertia on Beacon Hill and mandate training for hospitality workers who can play a lifesaving role in combatting traffi cking.” DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENT — Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state’s energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state’s plan to expand its off shore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and lowcarbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119? aff =oddtdtcreator QUOTABLE QUOTES “[President Trump] is taking the bureaucracy out of education so that more money fl ows to the states. Better education is closest to the kids, with parents, with local superintendents, with local school boards.” ---U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the Trump Administration’s announcement of a cut to nearly half of the Department of Education’s 4,000-person workforce. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 “By attempting to dismantle the Department of Education which, among many things, funds educational programs that benefi t low-income children and students with disabilities and enforces laws that prohibit discrimination in education, the Trump Administration is making it crystal clear that it does not prioritize our students, teachers or families.” Page 19 ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell and 20 other attorneys general on their lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the U.S. Department of Education and President Trump over their attempt to dismantle the Department of Education. “Right now, our democracy is being attacked from every angle. Our commonsense, pro-democracy reforms put the most essential element of our democracy — the people — front and center. Together, we’ll continue advocating for critical legislation that strengthens our voting rights, makes it easier for people to participate in their government and increases transparency to hold those in power accountable.” BEACON | SEE Page 20 When to Worry About Your Memory Dear Savvy Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist? Forgetful Frank Dear Frank, Many older adults, like yourself, worry about memory lapses as they get older fearing it may be the fi rst signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your problem, here are some tips and resources you can turn to. Warning Signs As we grow older, some memory diffi culties — such as forgetting names or misplacing items from time to time — are associated with normal aging. But the symptoms of dementia are much more than simple memory lapses. While symptoms can vary greatly, people with dementia may have problems with short-term memory, keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood. To help you recognize the diff erence between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious problem, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a list of 10 warning signs that you can assess at 10signs.org. They also provide information including the signs and symptoms on other conditions that can cause dementia like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and others — see ALZ.org/dementia. Memory Screening A great resource and fi rst step to help you get a handle on your memory problem is the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, which offers a National Memory Screening Program. This is a free, confi dential, faceto-face memory screening done virtually in real-time that takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and consists of questions and/or tasks to evaluate your memory status. Once the screening is complete, the screener will review the results with you. Available to everyone, these memory screenings are done daily Monday through Friday, and are given by doctors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers or other healthcare professionals across the country. A smart phone, computer, tablet or any other device with a webcam and Internet capability is all that’s needed. Appointments can be requested online at ALZFDN.org/memory-screening or by calling 866-232-8484. It’s also important to know that this screening is not a diagnosis of any particular condition but can indicate whether you should see your doctor for more extensive assessment. See Your Doctor If you fi nd that you need further evaluation, make an appointment with your primary care doctor for a cognitive checkup and medical examination. Depending on what’s found, you may be referred to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. Keep in mind that even if you are experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have dementia. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side eff ects of medications, sleep disorders, vitamin defi ciencies and other medical conditions. And by treating these conditions he can reduce or eliminate the problem. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 --- Geoff Foster, Executive DiBEACON | FROM Page 19 1. March 21 is World Puppetry Day; what Asian country has a tradition of water puppetry in pools that originated in the Red River Delta? 2. What cable channel started with the words “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll”? 3. Where is Little Brewster Island, which has the country’s oldest lighthouse? 4. In 1935, in many towns, what state started having spring Maple Festivals with events and maple-frosted cakes? 5. Who is the fi rst U.S. president to be photographed wearing fl ip-fl ops (in Hawaii)? 6. On March 22 in what year did the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association win hockey’s fi rst Stanley Cup: 1894, 1921 or 1932? 7. The butterfl y stroke was fi rst contested at the Olympics when: 1910, 1943 or 1956? 8. About what percentage of the world’s maple syrup is made by Canada: 30, 50 or 70? 9. On March 23, 2021, what was blocked after the Ever Given got stuck? 10. Who was the 1800’s Charles Cunningham Boycott? Answers 11. March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day; has a vaccine been used to prevent TB? 12. What Carole King song (think line dance) that was a hit for Kylie Minogue was picked by King Charles III for his playlist of favorites? 13. March 25 is Tolkien Reading Day; what was J.R.R. Tolkien’s full name? 14. How are bell, ghost and Scotch bonnet similar? 15. What American part-Cherokee vaudevillian reportedly said, “Put a good tax on beer and that would take care of the unemployment fund”? 16. In what U.S. state did a company with Quaker founders produce and send maple sugar to President George Washington? 17. On March 26, 1874, what poet of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” was born? 18. How do phones track the weather? 19. In what 1860s book would you fi nd a mother with a last name the same as a month? 20. March 27 is International Whisk (e) y Day; why does it have parentheses? 855-GO-4-GLAS Your Hometown News Delivered! 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Together with our partners, we are committed to providing resources to help prevent and address this challenge throughout Massachusetts.” --- State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, about the Bay State’s participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month. 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 March 1014, the House met for a total of 12 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 36 minutes. Mon. March 10 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Tues. March 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 13 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:42 a.m. Fri. March 14 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 1. Vietnam 2. MTV 3. Outer Boston Harbor (1716) 4. Vermont 5. Barack Obama 6. 1894 7. 1956 8. 70 9. The Suez Canal 10. A British estate manager who was ostracized by Irish tenants due to evictions and high rents 11. Yes, but according to the CDC, it “is not generally used in the United States.” 12. “The Loco-Motion” 13. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien 14. They are types of pepper. 15. Will Rogers 16. Pennsylvania (Union Sugar Company — it was a sweetener made without slave labor.) 17. Robert Frost 18. Using updated info from weather stations and satellites 19. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott (“Marmee” March) 20. “Whisky” is the spelling in Canada, Japan and Scotland; the day’s founders wanted to show support for “whisky” and also Irish and American whiskeys.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Page 21 Celebrate Women’s History Month on Freedom Trail® R evolutionary Women Tours Freedom Trail® Foundation announces the return of the beloved tour experience, Revolutionary Women Tours throughout Women’s History Month in March! Discover the indomitable women who took part in the American Revolution, and the generations of women that followed, inaugurating their own struggles for freedom and equality. The Freedom Trail Revolutionary Women Tours invites people of all ages to walk the Freedom Trail and explore four centuries of revolutionary women who changed history. These 90-minute tours feature tales of the early religious rebellions of Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer, abolitionist movements of Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman, landmark achievements of Black pioneers Phillis Wheatley and Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, prolifi c writings of Abigail Adams and Louisa May Alcott, dynamic speeches of Margaret Sanger and Susan B. Anthony, and more. Walk the FERRY SEASON | FROM Page 17 A one-way fare on the Lynn Ferry is $7 (or $3.50 for Reduced Fare riders). Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash on board. Commuter Boat or Commuter Rail Zone 2 (or higher) passes and M7 cards are also accepted. Complete schedules will be available soon at mbta. com/Ferry. East Boston Ferry Information East Boston Ferry weekday and weekend service will bepaths these infl uential women treaded, while visiting the places where their voices were heard, works published, and were laid to rest. The tours feature official Freedom Trail historic sites from the site of the Great Elm on Boston Common, where women paid the ultimate price for refusing to conform to puritanical values, to the Granary Burying Ground, where those who fought fi ercely for independence are remembered alongside their revolutionary male counterparts, and the Old Corner Bookstore and Old South Meeting House, where women made change through the power of literature and the spoken word. Revolutionary Women Tours culminate at Faneuil Hall, the Cradle of Liberty, which was prominent in both the abolitionist and women’s suff rage movements. Revolutionary Women Tours depart from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center on Saturdays and Sundays in March at 10:45 a.m. Led by 18th-century costumed gin Monday, March 31, 2025. A one-way fare on the East Boston Ferry is $2.40 (or $1.10 for Reduced Fare riders), which is the same as taking the subway. Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app. Printed LinkPasses, Commuter Rail Zone passes, and M7s are also accepted. Complete schedules will be available soon at mbta. com/Ferry. Charlestown Ferry Information Charlestown Ferry weekday and weekend service continguides, Freedom Trail Foundation’s walking tours are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors/students, and $8 for children, and include a $1 donation to the Freedom Trail Foundation’s Preservation Fund. Tickets may be purchased at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center or online at TheFreedomTrail.org. All walking tours and specialty tours, including the Revolutionary Women Tours, are available as private tours year-round by appointment and are perfect for families, company outings, corporate activities and team building, tourist groups, and more. For additional information please visit TheFreedomTrail.org or call (617) 357-8300. ues to operate year-round. A one-way fare on the Charlestown Ferry is $3.70 (or $1.85 for Reduced Fare riders). Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash on board. Commuter Boat passes or Commuter Rail Zone 1A (or higher) passes are also accepted. Schedules are available at mbta.com/Ferry. For more information, visit mbta.com or connect with the T on X @MBTA and @MBTA_ CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @ thembta, or TikTok @thembta. ~ 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.
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