YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.15 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday Navy veteran gets a surprise birthday party from police, social worker Advocate Staff Report U .S. Navy Veteran Waneta West celebrated her 89th birthday with a surprise party from the Revere Police last Wednesday afternoon. “Police make sure I’m okay, and they care about their citizens,” said West, a Korean War veteran, who was picked up from her Shirley Avenue home. SURPRISE | SEE Page 8 781-286-8500 Friday, April 17, 2026 Fire officials brief Revere City Council on safety, risks of proposed battery storage facility Advocate Staff Report HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANETA: Shown from left to right: Police Chief Maria LaVita, Mayor Patrick Keefe, birthday girl Waneta West and clinician Kate Moore at the veteran’s birthday celebration. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ire Chief James Cullen and Captain Kevin O’Hara met with the City Council at their meeting this week to provide a public safety briefi ng regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility on Muzzey Street. The BESS is described as a large-scale industrial facility with lithiumion battery units that would store electricity and discharge it during peak demand. The facility is expected to support the grid and store energy from solar installations. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley requested the meeting with the chief to learn about emergency response considerations, fi re suppression strategies, hazardous materials considerations, potential evacuation procedures, coordinaF tion with public safety agencies and any training, equipment or operational planning needed. In her motion, Kelley said, “The purpose of this presentation is to ensure that the City Council and the public have a clear understanding of the public safety preparedness and emergency response planning associated with a project of this magnitude.” “These facilities are starting to happen around the Commonwealth,” Mayor Patrick Keefe told the council. Keefe said the city has not yet signed any formal agreement for the facility. “We wanted to make sure the Fire Department was fully on board and equipped with the necessary training and equipment. We FIRE OFFICIALS | SEE Page 8 Mass. House passes bill to protect children from social media, prohibit cell phones in schools Also requires school districts to educate students on responsible use of social media Special to Th e Advocate O n April 8, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed (129-25) An Act to promote student learning and mental health, which requires social media companies to implement age verifi - cation systems to prohibit users under the age of 14, and to require parental consent from prospective social media users aged 14 and 15. Additionally, the bill protects students from distracting technology during the school day by prohibiting the use of cell phones from school arrival through dismissal. The bill also requires districts to educate students in age-appropriate ways about the responsible use of social media, including potential harms to emotional and mental health and bullying. In 2025 a diff erent version of the bill was passed by the Massachusetts Senate. The bill now goes back to the Senate to reconcile the bills’ differences. “This bill will protect children from harmful content and addictive algorithms, and ensure that our students are able to focus in the classroom without the distraction from cell phones,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (DQuincy). “I would like to thank Chairman Michlewitz, Leader Peisch and Chairman Gordon for all their work on this bill, and all my House colleagues for recognizing the imporMASS. HOUSE | SEE Page 5 Jessica Ann Giannino State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 First Contact: Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis II S AN DIEGO — The fi rst face the Artemis II crew will see upon their return to Earth will be the face of a U.S. Navy Sailor. Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Wang, Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Laddy Aldridge, Chief Hospital Corpsman Vlad Link, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Steve Kapala make up the dive medical team who will be the fi rst to open the Orion capsule upon its return to Earth, make initial medical assessments of the Artemis II crew, and assist them out of the capsule safely and effi ciently. They will provide initial oneon-one assistance to Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Victor Glover respectively. Training for this mission has been a yearslong process between the four team members as the firstcontact medical providers inside the capsule. Often working in expeditionary warfare communities, Navy dive medical personnel are certifi ed divers and undergo specialized training, making them experts in decompression illnesses and other undersea medical considerations. Their mission is to care for and ensure dive-qualifi ed service members are safe to conduct diving operations. Following Orion’s reentry into Earth’s atmosphere and splashdown in the Pacifi c Ocean, the medical team will enter the From left, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Steve Kapala, Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Wang, Chief Hospital Corpsman Vlad Link, and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Laddy Aldridge, the U.S. Navy dive medical team with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, pose for a group photo ahead of Artemis II recovery operations while underway on Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) in the Pacific Ocean, April 9, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacifi c Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a fl ight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the fi rst time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) capsule to conduct initial exams for the crew, provide triage care as necessary, and assist the astronauts in egress onto the infl atable raft set up outside by Navy divers. The fi rst-contact medical providers will then prepare the crew to be airlifted by Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 back to amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) for follow on evaluations. Wang, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, serves as the lead for the four-man team. From Laguna Beach, Calif., he is a boardcertified emergency medicine doctor by trade, having completed residency training at Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, New York. He joined the Navy in 2021 and was designated as an undersea medical offi - cer in 2024. “As a proud member of the undersea medical community, I am particularly humbled to play a part in this mission,” Wang said. “It is the honor of a lifetime to stand here today, ready to provide the absolute best care to the Artemis II crew.” Aldridge, from Cushing, Okla., will be the fi rst member to make contact with the crew upon their return to Earth. Assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 1, he will open the capsule, enter the space, and begin medical assessments. “Coming from three generations of military service in my family, I’m honored to serve as the senior dive independent duty corpsman for this mission,” Aldridge said. “This eff ort is the culmination of both our training to bring world class care to the Artemis II crew and countless dedicated years of Navy Diving and Navy medicine.” Dive independent duty corpsmen like Aldridge, Link, and Kapala are specifically trained in dive medicine. Link, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1, is the third member of the team and hails from Chelsea, Mass. He has 18 years of experience in dive medicine, but he shares that this mission is already a highlight of his career. FIRST CONTACT | SEE Page 11
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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 City Council OK’d 5-year Bluebikes deal, fully grant-funded Advocate Staff Report T he City Council unanimously approved a five-year agreement between the City of Revere and Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC for the city’s Bluebikes bike share program. Transportation Coordinator Julie DeMauro explained that Lyft bikes have done away with its maintenance and operation fee, and the program is now completely paid for with grants. For the city’s six bike docks and 66 bikes the cost would be $9,186. But Revere is entitled to $11,000 in funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield, which helps subsidize the system and gives it the Bluebikes name. “We’ll be operating with a credit for the next fi ve years,” 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! DeMauro told the City Council. She also said there is funding from other grants that should carry the city over the duration of the contract. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri mentioned the bikeshare program in Washington, D.C. and said scooters will automatically lock if they are being used in areas where they are not allowed. Silvestri asked if Revere would have similar protection. “This contract is just for bikes; there would be no scooters allowed,” said DeMauro. “We are not entertaining scooters.” DeMauro said bikes that are out of bounds will be charged late fees or blocked from using the program. Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio asked about a clause in the contract requiring the city to pay for aging, damaged or new equipment. DeMauro said fi ve new docking stations are coming to Revere, but they will be paid for by grants. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio asked again, to be clear, if the bikeshare program is paid for entirely by grants. DeMauro said that in 2020, the city paid $100,000 to be part of the bikeshare network. However, the new contract will not require any funding from the city. ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ (Editor’s Note: Below is a letter sent to the Revere City Clerk regarding a proposed development’s special permits that were approved by the City Council on Monday night.) April 13, 2026 City Council c/o Ashley Melnik, City Clerk Revere City Hall 281 Broadway Revere, MA 02151 Dear Ms. Melnik: I hereby submit my written remarks regarding the proposed Town House Development at 661 Washington Avenue and ask that they be read into the record. As a lifelong resident of Rewww.810bargrille.com vere and someone who drives through that intersection frequently, I am extremely concerned about my own safety as well as public safety. The City Council has been warned by multiple parties, including the former owner of the property and the City Engineer, who said, “This would create a very unsafe condition,” about the dangers of having a driveway so close to that busy intersection. What more evidence is needed before the Council acts to protect residents? Therefore, I respectfully request that the City Council vote this development down until the applicant redesigns the driveway — ideally as a shared driveway accessed from Malden Street. This would be a modest concession by a developer who has already been given the green light to build four townhouses on a property that can only legally support three. By his own admission at a recent Council meeting, he needs four units to make a profit. He will get his four units, but it should not come at the expense of public safety or to the detriment of the neighborhood. I don’t understand why some of you — particularly those who previously served on the Traffic Commission, which is tasked with safety improvements — are willing to downplay or ignore this serious traffi c hazard instead of insisting on a safer design. For years, this City has repeatedly overruled zoning requirements in ways that favor developers at the clear cost of residents’ quality of life. As a reminder, the role of the Council is to advocate for the needs of the residents, not to accommodate developers who should be bending over backwards to address legitimate public safety concerns. I urge you to uphold that responsibility here. Sincerely, Robert C. DeMattia Rumney Road, Revere, MA Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 Page 5 MASS. HOUSE | FROM Page 1 tance of ensuring that our kids are safe and able to succeed in the classroom.” “Today the House took an important step in helping protect the children of the Commonwealth from predatory social media platforms. The science is clear that exposure to social media at a young age can have a harmful eff ect on a minor’s development,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), who is Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means. “Today we took an important step toward protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of children across the Commonwealth. Social media plays a signifi cant role in young people’s lives, but without appropriate safeguards, it can expose them to harmful content, bullying, and addictive features that impact their mental health. This legislation strikes the right balance by putting age-appropriate protections in place while ensuring parents remain involved,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “Equally important, creating phone-free classrooms will help students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day. Our schools should be places where students can learn, build relationships, and grow without constant digital distraction. By also requiring education on responsible social media use, we are equipping our students with the tools they need to navigate today’s digital world safely and responsibly.” “Our kids go to school to learn. Cell phones are a distraction which damages socialization and learning. I believe this legislation is an important tool in improving our children’s education environment,” said Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). Social media ban for children • Requires social media companies to implement an age verifi cation system based on the best technology available in order to reasonably and accurately identify a current or prospective user’s age • Prohibits minors under the age of 14 from social media platforms, by requiring platforms to terminate users under said age and delete associated personal information eff ective October 1, 2026 • Requires social media platforms to acquire verifi able parental consent for 14- and 15-year-old users of their platforms. • Platforms must publicly post information related to: º The number of users processed using the age verifi cation system º The number of users granted access to the social media feed due to the age determination appeal process º The number of users denied access to the social media feed due to the user not meeting age requirements º The number of users granted access to the social media feed after providing the platform with verifiable parental consent º The number of account user age verification review requests º The number of accounts subsequently terminated for not meeting age requirements due to account user age verifi cation review requests • Platforms found to be in violation of these requirements will be subject to civil fi nes. • Prohibits social media platforms from sharing information about a minor’s LGBTQ+ status or other characteristics protected under state law • Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Attorney General’s Offi ce (AGO) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide guidance to districts on effective instruction on social media use • Directs the AGO to promulgate regulations for online protections, annually review the defi nition of “social media platform” and maintain a public platform for reporting potential violations Requirements for school districts • Must implement a policy prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices, as determined by the School Committee. Districts must implement the policy during the school day and during school-sponsored activities occurring during the school day. Districts must also notify parents of said policy and ensure that parents still have the ability to contact their children during the school day and vice versa. This prohibition can be put into eff ect by way of: º Secure storage of personal electronic devices º The use of technology that renders personal electronic devices inoperable º Other methods, which will require the approval of DESE • Must fi le their policy annually, no later than September 1, to DESE. • Districts must make accommodations and exceptions as necessary, including for students with the following: Individualized Education Programs or disabilities that require the use of personal electronic devices; documented medical needs, including to treat or monitor a health condition; language access and translation needs, as authorized by the superintendent or a designee. Accommodations and exceptions must also be made in the event of an emergency. Requirements for DESE • Provide guidance, recommendations and a model policy to help districts with developing and implementing eff ective policies regarding the prohibition of personal electronic devices during the school day • Include discipline safeguards to ensure that expulsion/suspension can’t be imposed solely for violating device policies • Include DESE reporting requirements on implementation device policies, and eff ects of social media education Pilot program • DESE must issue a request for proposals for a pilot program in which 10 districts may participate that shall provide for a technological means of rendering a personal electronic device inoperable on school grounds during the school day • DESE may select one or more bidders to provide such technology. In making such selection, DESE must consider the technology’s: º Compliance with state and federal privacy laws º Flexibility to allow districts to provide access 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 to applications other than those designed for texting or talking º Ability to allow parents and students to communicate with each other º Ability to allow communication between students and emergency providers (911) • The geo-fencing pilot includes privacy safeguards, including that providers can’t collect data for advertising or profi ling.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 Page 7 Rumney Marsh Academy rises to the top in global Vocabulary Bowl competition Special to Th e Advocate W hat began as a simple midwinter challenge quickly turned into a remarkable academic achievement for Rumney Marsh Academy (RMA) — students and staff gathered Monday morning to celebrate the school’s extraordinary performance in this year’s Vocabulary Bowl, a worldwide competition hosted by Vocabulary.com. Over the course of two months, from February through March, more than 1.1 million learners from around the globe competed to master new words and climb international leaderboards. By the end of the competition, Rumney Marsh Academy had secured its place among the very best, earning the title of the #1 school in Massachusetts and the #2 rookie school across the United States and Canada. The milestone was commemorated with a schoolwide awards ceremony, complete with banners, a trophy, medals and an ice cream celebration for all students— recognizing both individual excellence and a collective eff ort that defi ned the school’s success. Four students achieved the remarkable distinction of placing among the top 100 competitors worldwide. Fuad Ahmed, Nicholas Rosa, Qasim Hassan and Thanukatriyana Sun earned special recognition and trophies for their global rankings. RMA’s literacy coach, Jennifer O’Reilly, who helped spearhead the initiative, recounted the journey during Monday’s ceremony. What began as an unfamiliar opportunity quickly became a defi ning academic moment for the school. “This all started when, in mid-January, I was asked to sign us up,” O’Reilly told students. “At the time, I had no idea what it would become. I thought maybe we could break into the top 10 in the state.” At the outset, RMA sat in 21st place in Massachusetts — a respectable but unremarkable starting point. Students began working on vocabulary exercises during advisory periods and in some classThe statistics behind RMA’s Vocabulary Bowl run are as impressive as the outcome itself: • 440,120 questions answered • 279,539 questions answered correctly • 2,375 total hours spent on the platform RMA Principal Heather Bobb holds up a T-shirt commemorating the school’s impressive achievement. RMA Literacy Coach Jennifer O’Reilly • 16,874 words mastered • More than 53 million points accumulated These numbers refl ect not just individual dedication but a coordinated, schoolwide commitment to academic growth. “This wasn’t just about our top scorers,” O’Reilly emphasized. “If you added up only their contributions, we wouldn’t be anywhere near where we fi nished. This was the result of every single student putting in the eff ort.” Part of the competition’s design helped drive that collective engagement. In addition to individual rankings, students also competed within their advisory groups, creating a layer of friendly internal competition. Several advisees stood out for their exceptional performance, each surpassing 2,000 points. Among the top-performing groups were Ms. Dulong’s Room 239, Mr. Donovan’s advisory group, Mr. Willett’s advisory group and Ms. RMA | SEE Page 15 PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Fuad Ahmed was one of the top 100 competitors worldwide. Nicholas Rosa was one of the top 100 competitors worldwide. Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Qasim Hassan was one of the top 100 competitors worldwide. room settings, gradually building momentum. That effort paid off . The school climbed steadily — fi rst into the top 15, then the top 10 and eventually into the top fi ve. Along the way, they surpassed wellestablished competitors, including a prestigious private school in Cambridge, signaling that something special was underway. By February, the competition intensified. Hopkinton, another top-performing district, held a commanding lead of nearly 3,000 words — no small margin in a contest where mastering a single word can require dozens of correct responses. But during February break, while many schools paused their eff orts, RMA stuThanukatriyana Sun was one of the top 100 competitors worldwide. dents continued working. “That’s when something amazing happened,” O’Reilly said. “While others took time off , you kept going.” When students returned from break, the gap had shrunk dramatically: from thousands of words to just a few hundred. Within days, RMA surged ahead, claiming the top spot among middle schools in Massachusetts. The final challenge came from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, the previous year’s overall winner. Despite the size and experience advantage of their competitor, RMA maintained its momentum and ultimately surpassed them, securing the statewide championship. Call: (781) 324-6195 THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! LA MORA CONTEST FEATURING SAL “THE GOLDFISH SWALLOWER” BARRESI
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 SURPRISE | FROM Page 1 “I thank them from the bottom of my heart.” North Suffolk Community Services Behavioral Health Unit Clinician Kate Moore, LICSW, said West loves company and loves to be around people. “I go to her home and hang out with her,” Moore said. FIRE OFFICIALS | FROM Page 1 want to make sure we’re mitigating all risks,” said Keefe. Councillors believe the Waneta West walked into her birthday party with North Suffolk Community Services Behavioral Health Unit Clinician Kate Moore, LICSW. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Police Chief Maria LaVita congratulated Waneta on her birthday. storage facility is protected by the state’s Dover Amendment, which limits how municipalities can use zoning regulations to block or restrict solar energy projects. Cullen told the council that, Mayoral Legislative Aide Rose Burns presented a City of Revere Certifi cate of Recognition to the birthday girl, thanking her for her service to our country and wishing her a happy birthday. due to the increased demand on the power grid, battery energy storage systems are being planned throughout Massachusetts. Similar facilities are planned for Saugus, Everett and Chelsea. Cullen said he met with offi cials from Flat Iron Energy, the company proposing the facility, to discuss fi re suppression and necessary infrastructure improvements. According to Cullen, the facility will require a new water main for water delivery and accessibility to the entire site. He also said the department will need a high-powered apparatus. Cullen said the response Waneta West had a happy birthday. Shown from left to right: Police Chief Maria LaVita, Mayoral Legislative Aide Rose Burns, Veteran Waneta West and Behavioral Unit Health Clinician Kate Moore, LICSW. to any hazardous materials will be the same as with other fi res and Revere has a robust hazardous material response system. The Fire Department does not anticipate any need for evacuation. Several members of the department have already travelled to Nevada for emergency response training. Captain Kevin O’Hara told the council that should a fi re occur, residents should be at home with their windows closed. He said the Fire Department’s response will be to contain any fi re to keep it from spreading and to let it burn out. O’Hara said he was initially against the facility, but he now seems convinced the city can safely manage it. “It’s not the greatest site and the company will come in and clean it up,” he said. “We are the fi rst city stepping up with this. Revere is going to set the standard for the state,” said O’Hara, who added that 15 to 20 percent of the country will have these systems. Councillor-at-Large Kelley was not convinced. “These facilities are not in densely populated areas, or near protected areas like the marsh, or near a major highway. This specifi c location doesn’t seem to be a good fit,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said that through his own research he had learned that the batteries in the storage facility are diff erent from the batteries in electric vehicles. Silvestri seemed reassured that each battery has a separate container to prevent the spread of fi re, and he was convinced by the Fire Department’s strategy to contain fi res and let them burn out. Silvestri also proposed placing water basins around the site to prevent contamiFIRE OFFICIALS | SEE Page 11 Police gathered around West making her birthday wishes come true. Shown from left to right, are: Sgt. Milton Alfaro, Capt. Charles Callahan, Lt. Robert Zagarella, Capt. Thomas Malone, Chief Maria LaVita, Korean veteran Waneta West, clinician Kate Moore, Off . Shayna Mullens, Capt. Brian Chapman, Off . Orion Kong, Lt. Glenn Malley and Off . Kevin Arango applauded West.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 Page 9 RHS Hurler Danni Hope Randall nets her 500th strikeout ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Patriots power up across spring slate as softball explodes, tennis sweeps By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School spring season is off to an energetic start, highlighted by explosive off ensive performances on the softball fi eld, a dominant showing from boys volleyball and a clean sweep to open the girls tennis campaign. Softball is setting the tone early with power throughout the lineup and contributions up and down the roster, while baseball has shown resilience through a competitive stretch. Revere softball erupts for big offensive week behind power surge R evere High Senior Captain Danni Hope Randall hit a career milestone of 500 strikeouts in the team’s recent win against Chelsea. The hurler reached her milestone in the fi rst inning of the fourth game of the season. Randall has been pitching for Revere High School since 8th grade when she played on the JV squad. Since then, she has fl ourished on the mound. Last season, she pitched every game for the Lady Pats and started this season within the threshold of the milestone. After four games in, she has allowed 16 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 48. She is currently averaging 12 strikeouts per game. The current record is held by former Revere pitching ace Sabrina Palermo who had 698 strikeouts over fi ve seasons. Randall, a member of the National Honor Society, a two-time GBL all-star for softball, a GBL all-star for RHS Field Hockey and a school record breaker for RHS track, will attend Assumption University in the fall. She will be studying nursing and is also a recruit for the track and fi eld team. (Photo by Melissa Randall) T he Revere softball team turned in one of its most explosive weeks at the plate, highlighted by a 13-1 win over Northeast Metro Tech and a 13-7 victory over Everett. Against Northeast, the Patriots piled up 15 hits in a complete team effort, with senior captain Anna Doucette leading the charge with three hits, including a home run. Doucette, along with Addison Ulwick and Frankie Reed, each collected three hits in the game. Reed’s performance carried extra signifi - cance, as her two-run home run marked the 100th hit of her career — a milestone moment in the win. Freshman Ulwick added to the off ensive fi reworks with her fi rst career over-the-fence home run, while Caleigh Joyce launched a three-run homer during a fi ve-run third inning that broke the game open. In the circle, Danni Randall dominated, striking out 11 while allowing just one hit and one run over a completegame eff ort. The Patriots carried that momentum into a win over Everett, where Doucette again starred with three hits, including two doubles and a triple. Revere racked up 16 hits in the game, with multiple contributions across the lineup from Alana Greenman, Randall, Joyce and Gianna Canzano. The week also featured several key milestones for younger players. Eighth grader Alana Greenman made her fi rst varsity start and delivered a two-hit performance, while freshman Alexa Humphrey recorded her fi rst varsity hit. Defany Escoto and Bella Cushing also made their fi rst starts, highlighting the team’s developing depth. Revere baseball shows resilience through up-anddown stretch T he Revere baseball team delivered a mix of highpowered off ense and hardfought battles in a challenging week of play. The highlight came in a dominant 20-0 win over Chelsea, fueled by a monster performance from Rodolfo Dominguez, who blasted two home runs and drove in six runs. He had a homer in his fi nal at-bat in the prior game, meaning he homered in three straight at-bats. Dominguez homered in both the fi rst and second innings as Revere jumped out early and never looked back. Domenic Bellia and Joseph Angiulo each collected three hits in the win, while Frank Annunziata, Nicholas Rupp and Thomas Waldron added multiplehit eff orts. The Patriots also showed aggressiveness on the basepaths, swiping 11 bases in the game. George Papalambros got the wins on two scoreless and hitless innings, striking out three and walking one. Ryker Picardi-Flahive tossed in 1.1 innings of scoreless and hitless relief, striking out two and walking two. Revere followed that up with an 8-7 comeback win over Everett, rallying from a 4-1 defi cit behind a fi ve-run fi fth inning. Sergio Peguero delivered in a key moment, driving in two runs and later earning the win in relief. He struck out four and walked one in two relief innings. “On a very cold day the boys never quit and fi nished strong,” Head Coach Sebastian Salvo said. Joseph Angiulo set the tone at the top of the lineSPORTS | SEE Page 13 - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Date of Death: To all interested persons: A Petition for by: of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in . .
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 SBA Goes to a Broadway Show! Special to Th e Advocate O n Wednesday, April 8th, a group of eighth graders from Susan B. Anthony Middle School attended a performance of The Outsiders: The Musical. For many of our students, this was their very fi rst time attending a professional theatrical production. From the powerful vocals to the captivating eff ects and storytelling, the performance brought a story they love to life. The Outsiders is a cornerstone of our 7th grade ELA curriculum and consistently ranks as students’ favorite book of the year. Each year, 7th graders excitedly await the start of the unit, and 8th graders Pictured back row: Kerri Harding-Dias, Benjamin Adelman, Emmanuel Vigil Zaldana, Joell Enamorado, Julianna Ryan, Jhan Mancia, Jayden Jones, Camila Mendoza Molina, Elissa Say, Valentina Bohorquez Gil, Khawla Hamra, Sabrina Sloan and Kerry Flaherty. Pictured front row: Abigayle Freitas, Michael Diorio, Yasser Hamioukatou, Brittany Munerton, Duyen Mai, Sarah Nelson, Kimhuy Cang, Frayler Agudelo Cano, Samuel Betancur Cardona, Amelia Gregorians Tabares, Sophia Lopez Reyes, Gabrielly Coelho, Lorena Soares Silva, Brianna Acevedo, Valentina Basulto, Isabela Moreira, Stephanie Garza-Coreas, Francesca Hernandez Gonzalez, Yariela Lara Granados and Ashley MacDougall. stop by to reminisce about it. Even our most reluctant readers fi nd themselves invested in and connected to The Greasers and the themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. When I learned that the musical adaptation was touring, I knew I had to try to make this opportunity a reality for our students. This program is funded in From left to right: Abigayle Freitas and Michael Diorio. part by a grant from the Revere Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Their commitment to expanding arts access allowed our students to engage with literature in a powerful and memorable new way. From left to right: Back row: Julianna Ryan, Duyen Mai, Yariela Lara Granados. Front row: Kimhuy Cang and Jhan Mancia Lemus. Annual Outdoor Catholic Mass in Beachmont June 14 T he Outdoor Catholic Mass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Park on Endicott Avenue in Beachmont in Revere is set for Sunday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. Father Leonardo Moreira from Immaculate Conception Parish and our fi nal pastor, Father Keyes, will be co-celebrants. The event will be held REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Holder, Donald Quijada, Juan C BUYER2 Quijada, Rosa L Preliana SELLER1 Huertas, Wilfredo T & R Rt SELLER2 Wirwicz, Trudy I rain or shine. In addition, we expect to have the collation afterwards in our former church lower hall and get a tour of the Church since it has reopened under a diff erent faith, Menebere Leule Medhane Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which is very similar to the Catholic faith! Revere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com ADDRESS DATE PRICE 10 Franklin Ave #104 37 Tuttle St 03.27.26 319000 03.27.26 750000
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 Page 11 RMA | FROM Page 7 Perates’ advisory group. As promised, those groups will be rewarded with their choice of celebratory gatherings — ranging from pizza parties to donut parties — further reinforcing the sense of camaraderie and shared achievement. While the school celebrated its collective accomplishment, individual achievements were also recognized during the ceremony. The top students — based on words mastered and questions answered — were awarded medals, commemorative “RMA Champion” T-shirts and lasting recognition for their dedication. Aside from the top four RMA students, other honorees were Kayla Men, Melanie Mancia Moreno, Henos Teklu, Israel Bastianelli, Valentina Barraza-Angel, Kaiya Riedel-Smith, Ariana Delplank Bastianelli, David Okokuro, Sara Bouram, Alaa Mehdi, Tomas DiBenedetto Artica, Felipe Narvaez Knauer, Daniel De Pena Duran, Juliette Calderon Tejada, Christian Holley, Zaynab Aboutoui and Ashley Tabares Vasquez. “In a competition with over a million participants, seeing ‘Revere’ on that leaderboard alongside countries like Canada and Singapore is incredFIRST CONTACT | FROM Page 2 “I have been exposed to the Navy since I was a young teenager, and I’m proud to represent both my family and hometown,” Link said. “Contributing our eff orts to NASA and the Artemis II mission is something we take great pride in as part of that legacy.” The fourth member, Kapala, assigned to EODMU-11, hails from Alpena, Mich., and has been practicing dive medicine since 2018. He notes the signifi cance of the historical mission as a unifi ed eff ort, both for himself and everyone involved. “I grew up reading sci-fi novels and watching space movies, never thinking that I would play a part in a recovery mission like this,” Kapala said. “It is surreal to play a part in safely recovering the astronauts from the capsule to get them home safe to their families, an eff ort that really makes you realize this team is bigger than just the four of us.” ible,” O’Reilly said. “These students are making our entire city proud.” Following the awards presentation, students were treated to an ice cream party — a fi tting reward for weeks of sustained academic effort. The celebration underscored a key theme of the Vocabulary Bowl: learning can be both rigorous and joyful. The competition itself, which has engaged millions of students from tens of thousands of schools worldwide, is designed to promote vocabulary development through interactive, adaptive learning. Each word mastered contributes to a school’s total points, encouraging both individual accountability and teamwork. At Rumney Marsh Academy, that model proved especially eff ective. The success of this year’s Vocabulary Bowl has set a new standard at RMA and sparked enthusiasm for future academic competitions. More importantly, it has reinforced a culture of perseverance, collaboration and pride in achievement. “This shows what’s possible when everyone works together toward a common goal,” O’Reilly said. “You should all be incredibly proud of what you’ve accomplished.” With immense levels of experience and specialized training under their belts, this team of expeditionary medical providers is prepared to give the Artemis II crew a warm welcome back to Earth following their 10-day lunar mission. “Our fellow divers, the Sailors on the ship, the helicopter squadron, our partners at NASA, and everyone supporting this mission are ready to bring the Artemis II crew home,” Wang said. “This team is undoubtedly making history.” U.S. Navy Divers assigned to EODGRU-1 are underway on USS John P. Murtha in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacifi c Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a fl ight around the moon in the Orion space capsule, marking the fi rst time humans journeyed to deep space in over 50 years. OBITUARY Rosalie M. (Cardoza) Cioffi A devoted matriarch, beloved wife, and longtime active member of her faith community, passed away on Saturday, April 11, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91. Born on January 16, 1935, in East Boston, she was the daughter of the late Helen Webb and Ferdinand Cardoza. Rosalie shared 57 years of marriage with the love of her life, Paul A. Cioffi Jr., prior to his passing, also on April 11, in 2012. Together they built a large and loving family, raising eleven children: Her son Paul and his wife Frances, son Stephen and his wife Candy, daughters Denise and Dana, son Joseph, daughter Maria Nadeau and her husband Jeff , daughter Christina, son Michael and his wife Jodie, son Anthony and his wife Ginger, son David and his wife Denise, and son Matthew and his partner Nicole. A woman of many talents, Rosalie used her creativity to spread joy, often crocheting gifts and designing FIRE OFFICIALS | FROM Page 8 nated water from fl owing into the surrounding area. Saugus Selectmen were at the meeting and spoke briefly about the project. They crafts. Later in life, she took up drawing, finding inspiration in everything around her; she was even featured in her local senior center newsletter for her beautiful artwork. Most recently, she began sending personalized, handmade cards to friends and family, who often called to share how much those gestures meant to them. Rosalie loved to grow things—ideas, children, flowers— she never met a seed too small to plant and never gave up on tending even the most hopeless plant. Rooted in deep faith, Rosalie was a pillar of St. Anthony’s Parish in Everett, where she was active for many years. She committed her time to teaching CCD and led a support group for separated and divorced members of regional parishes. A dedicated member of the St. Anthony’s prayer group, she was known for her kindness, her devotion to family, and her unwavering spiritual strength. She and Paul moved to Revere Beach in 2007, where she treated evthanked Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio for his proposal that Revere and Saugus be off ered joint training since the facility will be on the Saugus/Revere border. “I think you’ve alleviated the fears of some of the ery sunrise and sunset as a gift to be cherished. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul, and her daughter, Denise, who passed away on April 18, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Francis; her ten children; 23 cherished grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. Rosalie’s legacy of love, family, and faith will live on through the many lives she touched. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, April17th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. Her Funeral will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday April 18th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. citizens, including me,” City Council President Anthony Zambuto told Cullen and O’Hara. “If I were king, I would stop this, but I’m not and we can’t. We have no say in this matter, but we have you to protect us.”
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