THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 Page 3 Legislators champion support for older adults at Mystic Valley event M ystic Valley Elder Services (Mystic Valley) convened state legislators and community leaders on March 31 for a powerful Legislative Breakfast highlighting the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities. The event illustrated the essential role of committed leadership in preserving services that empower people to live safely and independently in their communities. CEO Lisa Gurgone underscored Mystic Valley’s legislative priorities, including key bills supporting in-home assistance, caregiver support and the Hospital to Home program, which helps patients transition from nursing facilities back to the community. Legislative Co-Hosts this year were State Representative Jeff rey Turco and District Director Mary Ann Nay of the offi ce of State Senator Bruce Tarr. Representative Turco delivered a moving reflection on his family’s own caregiving journey, describing how Mystic Valley supported his mother in law in remaining at home. He urged attendees to “be fi erce advocates” for families who depend on strong community based programs. Attendees also heard a compelling story of love and resilience from Frank Ouellette and Colleen Molloy. They shared Colleen’s experience of having a stroke at age 53, her extended stay in a nursing facility and the vital role Mystic Valley played in helping them transition to a safer home with support for both. Mystic Valley extends its thanks to the leaders who shared their perspectives and reinforced the urgent need for investment in services that support aging adults and people with disabilities, including State Senators Sal DiDomenico and Pat Jehlen, District Director Em Sheeran of the Offi ce of State Senator LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST | SEE Page 5 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD From left to right: District Director Em Sheeran of the Offi ce of State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representatives Richard Haggerty, Kate LipperGarabedian and Steve Ultrino, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, State Representatives Jeff rey Turco and Paul Donato, Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen, Medford Mayor Breanna LungoKoehn, Senior District Director Mary Ann Nay of State Senator Bruce Tarr’s offi ce, State Representative Christine Barber, North Reading Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto and Mystic Valley CEO Lisa Gurgone. * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 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 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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