YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE! SCAN & SUBSCRIBE HERE! Vol. 34, No.20 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Suffolk Downs developer addresses rumors, dispels worries of project By Barbara Taormina T om O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of The HYM Investment Group, met with the City Council this week to update them on the status of the development of Suffolk Downs. City Councillors Joann McKenna and Michelle Kelley requested the SUFFOLK | SEE Page 12 Michelle Kelley Councillor-at-Large Remember and Honor City to Host Annual Memorial Day Services May 27 O n Monday May 27, 2024, the city will hold observance as well as an event following the observance at the American Legion Hall. This year’s keynote speaker will be Commander BJ Farrell, 77th the US Constitution. The program begins at 12:30 pm at McMackin Veterans Memorial Park, 249 Broadway, Revere, adjacent to Revere City Hall. Following the program, a Commanding Offi cer of Meet and Greet with combat veterans will take place at 1:30 pm at the American Legion Post 61, which will include a barbecue and live music by Ryan and Tommy Flynn. All residents are invited to attend. SENIORS: Shown from left to right: Back row: Ambra DeCicco-Clyne, Anabella Sandy-Roche, Captain Camila Echeverri, Captain Yara Belguendouz and Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli; front row: Bella Stamatopoulos and Captains Giselle Salvador, Angelina Montoya and Rocio Gonzalez. Missing: Captain Ashley Chandler. Going to Pot Councillor’s motion seeks weed dollars as one option to fund new high school By Barbara Taormina V oters rejected it, the City Council banned it, but now Last year’s Keynote Speaker, author and veteran Andrew Biggio displayed a rifl e that more than 300 veterans have signed. (Advocate fi le photo) city offi cials are taking another look at permitting adult-use marijuana shops in Revere. This week, the City Council’s Economic Development Subcommittee met to discuss Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri’s motion that the council begin preliminary discussions on zoning changes related to medical and adult-use marijuana in the city. While opposition to retail marijuana shops was strong several years ago, much has changed over time. The city is now looking for available options to raise revenue to fund the new high school. City Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay recommended that the council consider permitting retail marijuana to bolster city revenue. According to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, 2023 marijuana sales in Massachusetts exceeded $1.5 billion, an increase of $78 million, or fi ve percent, from 2022. Marijuana is subject to a 6.25 state sales tax, a 10.75 percent state excise tax and an additional three percent tax from cities and towns. But beyond the dollars, retail marijuana shops have also shown they do not create problems some people feared. City Planner Tom Skwierawski, who was the city planner for Fitchburg during the early days of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, shared his experience with members of the subcommittee. Skwierawski explained that communities typically limit the number of mariFUND | SEE Page 5 781-286-8500 Friday, May 17, 2024 Another perfect regular season in the books for Revere girls track By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School girls track program just doesn’t lose. Period. The Patriots won another Greater Boston League regular season title with a 7-0 mark after a win over Malden on Tuesday, May 14. That is the second consecutive season the Patriots fi nished perfectly in the dual meet regular season. They did so also in the winter indoor track season. And they even topped that off with a Greater Boston League meet championship in the winter, completing the ultimate sweep. GIRLS TRACK | SEE Page 12
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 3 Revere Beach Partnership Announces 8th EVERE — The Revere Beach Partnership is thrilled to announce the return of their highly anticipated 8th Annual Kite Festival, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature live music, and familyfriendly festivities. Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience the 8th Annual Kite Festival. This beloved event marks the offi cial kickoff of beach season, promising a day fi lled with exhilarating kite-fl ying fun for the whole family. Starting promptly at 11:00 AM, the fi rst 300 children to arrive will receive complimentary kites to join in the aerial excitement. Participants of all ages will have the unique opportunity to unleash their creativity as they build, decoRevereTV Spotlight T he Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center celebrated the start of the spring season with a Spring Fling event where all were invited. This happened at Saint Anthony’s Church on April 24, 2024. Seniors were invited to enjoy a nice meal and hit the dance fl oor. Food was provided by DeMaino’s and DJ Rick Freni was the musical entertainment. Watch the Spring Fling in its entirety every weekday at noon for the next few weeks. This will play on the RTV Community Channel and is also posted to YouTube. The Susan B. Anthony Middle School Rock Band held a showcase of about 25 performances made up of small bands of students. This show happens every spring but students perform diff erent music each time. Songs ranged from classic rock to punk rock to modern hits. Watch the SBA Rock Band Showcase on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. The recording will stay posted to YouTube to watch at any time. State Senator Lydia Edwards is beginning a new program on RevereTV to discuss initiatives she is working on at the State House. Senator Edwards represents Revere, Winthrop and parts of Boston and is reaching out through RevereTV to share her perspective and plans. She also invites the audience to attend a Memorial Day Brunch at the Beachmont VFW, and all the details are in this fi rst episode. Watch this program on YouTube or as it airs on the Community Channel through the month of May. Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School students were back in the RTV Kitchen Studio for another episode of “Northeast Eats.” Students put together a meal to enjoy with their homemade mango cheesecake. Watch this episode to follow along to make this fruity dessert for spring. All episodes of “Northeast Eats” play on the Community Channel. The episodes are quick and the recipes refl ect what the students are interested in making. Representatives from the City of Revere SUDHI Offi ce and Revere Police were recently at RevereTV to bring you an important message to mark National Fentanyl Awareness Day, which was May 7. Watch their informational video posted to RevereTV’s YouTube page to educate yourself on this national epidemic. For more information, call the SUDHI offi ce at 781-629-4158 or the Support Line at 781-922-6069 or visit the webpage of the Substance Use Disorder and Homeless Initiatives webpage on revere.org. Don’t forget to watch RTV GOV for all of the latest local government meetings. All meetings play live on the channel and RevereTV’s YouTube page and then replay on television in the following few weeks. Meetings stay posted to YouTube to be rewatched at your convenience. Annual Kite Festival: A Family-Friendly Beach Season Kickoff R rate, and fl y their kites on Revere Beach. At the festival, there’s more than just fl ying kites — there is something for everyone! Enjoy professional kite fl iers, games, and live music. The Kite Festival brings people from all over to enjoy the start of spring at Revere Beach. For more information about the Kite Festival, visit www. reverebeachpartnership. com/events/ or contact Haley Rosenblatt, hrosenblatt@ fmpproductions.com Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * 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
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Annual Revere High School Self-Care Fair a Great Success T his past Thursday, May 9, was the Annual Revere High School Self-Care Fair put on by Revere CAREs and Revere Public Schools. The day was a success with an estimated 500-plus students in attendance. Over 20 community partners and vendors provided students with interactive activities and resources to help promote self-care and mental health. Many high schoolers volunteered and ran activity tables: planting, jewelry making, cookie decorating, painting, etc. There were baby animals from Animal Craze, Richie’s Slush, a photobooth, henna and even a live Zumba class! Thank you to all community partners who were involved and made this event possible. It was wonderful to see Revere High Schoolers have a great time and leave with smiles on their faces! 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! I ~ THINKING OUT LOUD ~ Much More Days Of Remembrances By Sal Giarratani have become very wary of the level of antisemitism metastasizing across America as of late. Back over 50 years ago during the late ’60s and early ’70s, the world seemed on fi re, and apparently, those fl ames have returned and civil discourse has once again been ruptured Back in my college days I had www.810bargrille.com many professors born before World War II and as a history/ political science major, with an emphasis on East Europe, I learned much in the classrooms of my past about the strength of evil in the world. As I look at the world today, I see the very same hatred rising out of the ashes of yesterday’s time which so powerfully seems returning to life again. The antisemitism I view today is the same as yesterday’s hatred. Once again, we see Jewish people becoming the scorn of today’s haters. Amazing how Israel gets attacked on October 7 and instead of the world coming to its defense, antisemitic attacks are unleashed upon the Jewish communities of the world. Haters today even compare Israelis with the Nazis. This hatred is a cancer upon all of us. Back in college days many of my history professors were mostly Jewish from countries taken over by Germany and Russia. When World War II ended the cry of the Jewish people said, “Never Again.” However, it seems like too many have forgotten the horror of the Holocaust. The deaths of six million Jews for the crime of being Jewish. Hatred against Jews may always be with us but we must not accept it as a norm of our society. We must remember, or like too many today on our college campuses, we will forget. We must learn from history or we will surely repeat our ugly past. Last week, City Councillor Ira Novoselsky called upon the City of Revere to mark the Days of Remembrance — bringing us together to remember the systematic killing of 6 million Jews in one of the darkest chapters in human history. I also support Novoselsky’s call on our schools to teach the horror of the Holocaust to students and for all of us to remember the horrors of history. It isn’t just up to Jewish voices to remember but it’s up to all of us to remember. We need to remember, act accordingly and continue speaking out — all of us — in support of our Jewish brothers and sisters, we stand together, you and I. We must always do so.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 5 Make a difference as a hospice volunteer! Online training to begin June 3 C are Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofi t organization. You can make a diff erence in a patient’s life by: • Engaging in a shared interest or hobby • Helping with letter-writing or life review • Visiting with your approved dog • Reading to the patient • Listening and providing a supportive, comforting presence Care Dimensions volunteers visit patients in their homes, in facilities and at its hospice houses. If patient visits are not the right fi t, you can volunteer in other ways, such as providing administrative offi ce support or making checkin phone calls to current patients or bereaved family members. PARKWAY | FROM Page 1 juana businesses to 20 percent of the number of package stores in a city or town. “For Revere, that means three facilities,” Skwierawski told the committee, saying that zoning could allow retail shops in specifi c zoning districts or the council could create an overlay district. He added that Fitchburg’s zoning required a 300-foot buff er zone between a marijuana business and any place children could congregate, but he added that could be waived if permit applicants could show they were actively preventing marketing to children. “It’s good to have a rule of thumb but not to be too rigid,” he said. Skwierawski said that in Fitchburg there were guardrails for permit granting authorities, such as requirements for public safety plans. But he added that strong permit applicants understand that need and often work with law enforcement to develop security plans. “If you do it right, ask the right questions, put the right guardrails in place, they operate like any other retail store,” he said. “I don’t think I would be a proponent of this, but I would like to see a lot of feedback from the community about how they feel about having this in their neighborhoods. I would also want to see strong evidence of the revenue benefi t before I sign onto this,” said Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelly. Councillor-at-Large Robert Haas asked Skwierawski about the three percent community impact fee allowed by the state. Skwierawski said there have been problems with that fee and the Training will be held via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m., June 3–26 (register by May 24). For more information or to register, please go to www. CareDimensions.org/Volunteers or email VolunteerInfo@CareDimensions.org. About Care Dimensions: Care Dimensions is the largest hospice and palliative care provider to adults and children in Massachusetts. As a nonprofi t, community-based leader in advanced illness care, Care Dimensions provides comprehensive hospice, palliative care, grief support in more than 100 communities in Massachusetts. Founded in 1978 as Hospice of the North Shore, Care Dimensions cares for patients wherever they live — in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, in hospitals, or Cannabis Control Commission now requires communities to show the impact marijuana businesses have on a municipality, such as the need for an additional police offi cer, fi refi ghters or other expenses. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro asked Skwierawski about Fitchburg’s experience with traffic and revenue. Skwierawski said there were some well-thought-out traffi c plans in place for the fi rst few month’s retail sales were allowed. Fitchburg was one of the fi rst cities to permit retail marijuana, and he said that was when there were lines going down streets. Police details and other traffi c control measures were put in place, he said, but afCare Dimensions Hospice Volunteer Michael Person of Wakefi eld, Mass. (Courtesy photo) at its two inpatient hospice facilities: the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln and the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Additionally, Care Dimensions’ HomeMD program provides in-home primary care to patients over age 65 in select communities on the North Shore and Greater Boston who have diffi culty leaving home. The Care Dimensions Learning Institute educates more than 7,000 health care professionals and community members each year on advanced illness and end-of-life topics. Please visit www.CareDimensions.org to learn more about Care Dimensions. ter a couple of months, they were no longer necessary. The city planner agreed with committee members that creating a commission to review applicants to ensure the city is bringing in strong businesses is a good idea. “You’ll see the good ones when they apply,” he told the committee. Councillor Silvestri said the city has had 15 years since the cannabis bill allowing retail marijuana sales passed. “We got to see the Cannabis Control Commission work out all the kinks,” said Silvestri. The committee agreed to continue the discussion on retail marijuana and its potential benefi ts to Revere. 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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE: Malden Boys Volleyball and Girls Tennis clinch GBL Championships Everett Softball gets huge win over Medford and can clinch league title; complete GBL Winter Team All-Stars are named for 2023-24 By Steve Freker JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM I t’s been quite a Spring Season for all of the teams in the Greater Boston League, with lots of big wins, so many competitive games as well as school records being set... and sought. Malden Boys Volleyball has been one of the most successful teams of all this spring, with a whopping 15 wins (15-3) as it roars into its fi - nal week of play. Head Coach Dan Jurkowski’s Tornado boys have clinched the Greater Boston League (GBL) Championship with a 12-1 record to date, one of its best league marks ever. Malden’s only league loss was an early season stumble to Revere. The Tornado Malden High’s Victor Desouza and Eddie Mei (12) have helped lead Malden to the 2024 Greater Boston League Boys Volleyball Championship. squad avenged that lone loss with a 3-1 win last week. Revere, the two-time defending GBL Champion, has still managed to scrap out a second-place fi nish behind Malden and will be heading to another MIAA Division 1 State Boys Volleyball Tournament run. Malden will also be tourney-bound — for the fi fth straight year — and will be enhanced by a #26 spot in the MIAA Power Rankings, its highest ever. “We bumped up our schedule this year with some very competitive non-league opponents and we have beaten most of them,” Coach Jurkowski said. “We hoped to get a home game for the state tournament and it looks like we may have a chance for that.” Revere also has made a schedule that has landed the Patriots with a much higher Power Ranking; at #33 it is also their highest ever with their 10-7 winloss record. Everett Girls Softball Team wins 12th straight, including huge win over Medford, 5-4; can clinch at least coGBL title Everett Girls Softball’s 5-4 win over Medford on Wednesday avenged their only Greater Boston League loss to the Mustangs earlier in the season and puts Everett in a spot to clinch at least the 2024 GBL Co-Championship if the Crimson Tide beats Somerville on Tuesday. That game is Tuesday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Trum Field in Somerville. With the win Everett softball improved to 16-1 overall, 12-1 BOSTON LEAGUE | SEE Page 13
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 RHS Patriot Boys’ Track seniors have high hopes for the future By Tara Vocino R evere High School Patriots Boys’ Varsity Track seniors shared their collegiate plans during last Thursday’s Senior Night against the Chelsea High School Red Devils at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Shown from left to right are Assistant Coach Will Johnson, Edwin Alarcon, Youness Chadid, Isaiah DeCrosta, Medy Bellemsieh, JV Cunha and Head Coach David Fleming. Bellemsieh (third from right will announce his college plans over the next few weeks. Kevin Purcifull is shown with Asst. Coach William Johnson, his grandfather, Ralph, his grandmother, Gloria, his father, John, his mother, Yorlady, his sister, Katelyn and Head Coach David Fleming. Purcifull plans to attend UMass Lowell to study production and digital media to work in the fi lm industry. Six-time record breaker JV Cunha was accompanied by Assistant Coach Will Johnson, his mother, Christiane, and Head Coach David Fleming. Cunha is committed to the University of Rhode Island, where he’ll study pharmaceutical sciences and be part of URI’s Division 1 track team. Shown from left to right are Assistant Coach Will Johnson, Liv Yuong, Amir Yamani, Yara Benzhou, Erik Montoya and Head Coach David Fleming. Yamani also plays center for the boys basketball team. Seniors posed for a group photo. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Parents and friends congratulated seniors during last Thursday’s Revere High School Boys’ Varsity Track Senior Night against the Chelsea High School Red Devils. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Members of the boys’ track team Carlos Jimenez was accompanied by Coaches Will Johnson and David Fleming. The Wrestling Captain is headed to Suff olk University to study computer science. Shown from left to right are Assistant Coach Will Johnson, Medy Bellemsieh, JV Cunha, Isaiah Decrosta, Allen Hou, Former track coach Sam Ros, Kevin Purcifull and Head Coach Dave Fleming. Hou (fourth from right), who is the Senior Class President, plans to attend Suff olk University to study radiation science to do X-rays.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 9 SPORTS WAGERING IS ‘ON FIRE’ in MASS.: State has brought in double the expected new tax revenue — over $100 million — since January 2023 Another impact of sports gaming: Calls to Mass. DPH Problem Gambling Helpline double in one year By Steve Freker W hen the proposal was fi rst made, two results were forecast by all the experts. Both predictions regarding legalized sports wagering in Massachusetts have come to light since the fi rst bet was placed in January 2023. Actually, both forecasts have come in double fashion. Before legalized sports gambling began in Massachusetts in January 2023, experts predicted an average addition of some $60 million in tax revenue. All expectations have been left in the dust by the wildly popular enterprise in Massachusetts in its fi rst year. In the year that’s passed since the Bay State began to allow gambling on professional and some college sports, more than $6.2 billion has been spent on sports wagering by over 1.6 million gamblers, generating more than half a billion in revenue for operators, according to a new report presented by Mass. Gaming Commission staff this week. In addition, including straight tax take plus licensing SPORTS BETTING ON FIRE: Massachusetts has seen $6.2 billion in sports wagering with 3.3 million bets placed by 1.6 million bettors in the past year. revenue, Massachusetts has received $127.7 million in additional tax funds since January 2023, from sports wagering alone. On the biggest sports betting day ever each year, Massachusetts came through with fl ying colors. In one day alone, this year’s Super Bowl saw more than 3.3 million bets made, generated $9 million in wagers and sent $1.8 million to the Treasury’s coff ers. Locally, Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett has been a hub of sports betting in Greater Boston and beyond, with millions wagered both onsite and previously, on its former mobile App, WynnBet. Encore, at the fi rst of the year, discontinued the mobile betting operation. There are many other options for Mass. sports bettors, including DraftKings, FanDuel and many others. On another front, however, one could call it a legalized sports gambling “Catch 22”. While Massachusetts reaped over $100 million in new tax revenue from the onset of sports wagering, programs put in place by the Mass. Gaming Commission to assist those who are negatively impacted by the allure of sports wagering and other gambling increased over the past year as well. This still should not be considered a negative result, as it shows the programs are working as hoped for, with more people making use and taking advantage of them. In fact, in another report released recently, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released the Fiscal Year 2023 Problem Gambling Helpline report, which highlighted an increase in call volume to the line and included initiatives that served more than 2,000 individuals in communities across Massachusetts in prevention efforts. According to these fi gures, that represents nearly double the calls and also the individuals assisted in the past year from Mass. cities and towns. In addition, over 38,000 people have made use of the state’s mandated Responsible Gaming programs offered by the various sports book operators, and hundreds of people have voluntarily identifi ed themselves as a problem gambler and excluded themselves from the market, according to the Mass. Gaming Commission report. This also represents an increase over the past year, as in last year’s report, about 26,000 individuals had made use of the program in 2022. DPH established the Office of Problem Gambling Services (OPGS) in 2016 to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of gambling, which can take a toll on individuals and communities in Massachusetts. “Problem gambling can signifi cantly impact an individual and their family, relationships, social interactions, and employment. It disproportionally impacts people of color and has a high level of comorbidity with substance use and mental health disorders,” according to a DPH press release. WAGERING SEE Page 17
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Baseball Pats Battle Everett to 5-2 Road Win Ollie Svendsen on the mound for Revere Monday. Patriot’s Ish El Gharbi is greeted by his teammates after scoring for the Patriot’s. Second baseman Kyle Cummings works to make the out against Everett. Seth Sullivan tags out an Everett player at fi rst base. Revere’s Dom Bellia works to tag out a player from Everett at third base. Pats batter Seth Sullivan at the plate. Revere’s Kyle Cummings slides safely back to fi rst base during their game with Everett May 19th . Revere’s Frankie Annunziata crosses home plate scoring for the Patriots. Joe Angiulo, Ish El Gharbi and Ollie Svendsen celebrate after their 5-2 win over Everett at Glendale Park. Revere’s fi rst baseman Seth Sullivan. Revere’s Brendan Sack looks for an opportunity to make his way home during Monday’s game with Everett. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 11 Revere High School girls’ softball program shoots for the stars during Senior Night By Tara Vocino R evere High School Lady Patriots Girls’ Varsity Softball seniors shared their future plans during Monday’s Senior Night at Griswold Field in Revere against the Everett High School Crimson Tide Girls’ Varsity Softball Team. Coaches Hailey Powers, Victoria Correia and Megan O’Donnell congratulated seniors; shown from left to right are Ally Straccia, Luiza Santos, Isabella Qualtieri, Julianna Bolton, Dakota Lanes, Olivia Morris and Riley Straccia. Dakota Lanes was accompanied by her friend Jasmine Rodriguez, her girlfriend Ana Kallivas, her mother Jen, her father Scott and her brother Kyle. Lanes plans to attend Lesley University to study elementary education and environmental science to, hopefully, become a teacher. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Dakota Lanes and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell during Monday’s Revere High School Girls’ Varsity Softball Senior Night against the Everett High School Crimson Tide at Griswold Field in Revere. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Isabella Qualtieri was accompanied by family members: proud mother Isabella, father Vinny, grandmother Enza Bartolo, grandparents Mela and Rocco Qualtieri, cousin Emilia Abate, aunts Julie Abate and Marilena and cousin Sophia LaGrasso. She plans to study business and marketing at Merrimack College. Captain Riley Straccia was joined on the fi eld by her proud boyfriend Elias Ruiz, her grandmother Tonia Schramm, her father Vinny and her twin Ally. Straccia plans to attend UMass Boston for business management. Julianna Bolton was accompanied by family members: proud mother Doreen, father Jay and siblings Sofi a and Isabella. Bolton plans to study nursing and pediatrics at Salem State University. Captain Luiza Santos was accompanied by her proud mother Cassi, her father Leo and her sister Alessandra. Santos plans to attend Boston Architectural College to study architecture and, hopefully, create her own business. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Isabella Qualtieri and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Julianna Bolton and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Olivia Morris and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Ally Straccia and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Olivia Morris was joined on the mound by her proud mother Allison, her father Shawn and her siblings Ava and Lena. Morris plans to study elementary education at Endicott College. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Riley Straccia and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coaches Hailey Powers and Victoria Correira, senior Luiza Santos and Head Coach Megan O’Donnell. Captain Ally Straccia was joined on the field by her proud father Vinny, her grandmother Tonia Schramm and her twin Riley. Straccia plans to attend Bunker Hill Community College to study child psychology before pursuing her master’s.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 GIRLS TRACK | FROM Page 1 “Really it all comes down to the incredible work ethic this team has had throughout both indoor and outdoor seasons,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “They show up to practice ready to work every day and always have the goal to better themselves. Each girl is willing to try new events and go the extra mile for this team, and that’s what has helped us be so consistent and strong for all of 2024. I always tell the girls that if they improve themselves, they will improve the team, and that has been true this whole season. These girls deserve the back-to-back titles, and I consider myself very lucky to coach such a great group of young female student-athletes.” Revere has the chance to do the same sweeping it did in the winter when it competes in the Greater Boston League meet on Monday, May 20 at Somerville. PATRIOTS GIRLS TRACK & FIELD TEAM: Shown from left to right: back row: Nour Maihouane, Nisrin Sekkat, Rania Hamdani, Camila Echeverri, Kathy Granados, Junaida Sosa, Afnane Amine, Valeria Sepulveda, Bella Stamatopoulos, Mayahh Ndi, Jaliyah Manigo, Greise Sinoballa, Genevieve Zierten, Neyla Vranic, Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Olivia Rupp, Luv Yuong, Rocio Gonzalez, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Dayana Ortega, Marwa Riad and Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli; middle row: Reem Alhiari, Sara Granados, Wessal Farris, Emma DaCrosta, Jade Dang, Valery Echavarria, Samantha Indorato, Anabella Sandy-Roche, Ambra DeCicco-Clyne, Kaitlynn Purcifull, Daniela Santana Baez, Jocelyn Lazo, Ava Cassinello, Manal Hazimeh and Salma Zahraoui; front row: Giselle Salvador, Angelina Montoya, Basma Sahibi, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Lesly Mendoza, Anahis Vazquez, Hiba El Bzyouy, Ina Tamizi, Alexandra Lee, Raquel Class and Yara Belguendouz. Revere also picked up a win last week versus Chelsea with a fi nal score of 96-34. REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Public Hearing Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 61 of Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws, that the Revere School Committee will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel M. Ferrante School Committee Room and via Zoom. High School, 101 School Street, for the purpose of discussing and voting the enrollment of non-resident students (also known as School Choice) in the Revere Public Schools. May 10, 17, 2024 “Huge shoutout to all our seniors at their last meet at Harry Della Russo Stadium,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. Gemma Stamatopoulos was the top scorer for the team, tallying 16 points in total. She took first in both the 400 hurdles (new PR) and the 800. She also had two second-place fi nishes in the high jump and long jump. Close behind in points with 15 total was Liv Yuong, who took home three fi rst-place fi nishes in the 100 hurdles, high jump and long jump. Senior captain Giselle Salvador took home two fi rstplace ribbons in the 100 and 200 and added a total of 10 points for the team. Junior Marwa Riad SUFFOLK | FROM Page 1 meeting to dispel rumors that the company has run into problems with the project. PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: Route 1A Southbound Ramps and Roundabout LOCATION: Route 1A, Revere MA 02151 PROPONENT: City of Revere T May 15, 2024 T from: Devin Herrick - Weston & Sampson, Inc 55 Walkers Brook Drive, Suite 100 Reading, MA 01867 (978) 532-1900 x 2117 herrick.devin@wseinc.com E Planning Board of Revere T By City of Revere May 17, 2024 took home a second place (800) and third place (long jump) for the team and was a part of the 4x100 winning team. “Marwa jumped into the 800 for the team for the fi rst time and absolutely excelled in it, especially considering we decided only 10 minutes before the gun went off that she would run it,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “This really epitomizes the mentality of the team this year; they are all so willing to try new things and excited at the thought of expanding their skills.” Other fi rst-place eff orts for the team included Rania Hamdani in the 400, Genevieve Zierten in the mile and senior captain Ro“We were hearing rumors the site wasn’t doing well,” McKenna said. “We wanted you to come here and talk about that.” Kelley was more specifi c. She said the vote for the bond for the new high school was coming on May 20 and the Suff olk Downs development was supposed to provide $40 million in revenue for the city over 20 years. “It’s a key factor in the city’s ability to pay for the new high school,” said Kelley, who wanted to know if Revere could still depend on that income in that time frame. O’Brien said $550 million has already been spent on the site. Roughly half of that amount went into the building that’s ready to go. The ribbon will be cut in June. There has also been $300 million spent on site work and infrastructure, such as roads, water, sewer and parks. “Our objective is to bring people to the site. We feel good about where we are,” said O’Brien, who added that construction is going as fast as possible. But O’Brien also acknowledged there have been some challenges. “The commercial real estate industry is in recession right now,” he said. “But we have building we’re delivering. The bio lab building and cio Gonzalez in the 2-mile. This past weekend, Revere had five girls compete at the MSTCA Coaches Invitational in Braintree. Stamatopoulos tied for 13th place in the high jump with a jump of 4-8. “I’m super excited about her consistency at this height, and I am confi dent that 4-10 is right around the corner for her,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “The height is there; we just need to fi ne-tune the arc.” Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez placed 20th in the triple jump with a leap of 30-08.25. The 4x100 quartet of Salvador, Riad, Jaliyah Manigo and Cabrera Rodriguez ran a season-best 54.95, which got them 18th place. retail space building are paused but they are designed and ready to go. We’re working with the trades and suppliers to make sure we have the costs lined up,” said O’Brien. O’Brien also said that the life sciences industry, which has been at the heart of Boston’s thriving economy, has an also suff ered a slowdown but HYM is still moving forward. “Our intention is to bring some of that economic opportunity to Revere,” he told councillors. O’Brien repeatedly stressed that HYM has been working to transform an abandoned race track into a place where people want to go. He highlighted the outdoor music venue that can accommodate 8,500 people and said there are 12 concerts lined up for this summer. Throughout his talk with councillors, O’Brien focused on the work that has been accomplished so far. “We’ve completed everything we’re obligated to complete,” he said. He added that HYM has spent a ton of money on the Revere side of the development, which has been the company’s priority. He said several times that investors, whom he characterized as large institutional investors, have already spent $550 million. “Nobody is walking away,” he said.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 13 RHS Patriots Girls’ Track seniors have high expectations for the future By Tara Vocino R evere High School Patriots Girls’ Varsity Track seniors shared their collegiate plans during last Thursday’s Senior Night against the Chelsea High School Red Devils at Harry Della Russo Stadium. COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Y ou can claim your social security benefits once Captain Camila Echeverri (in center) was accompanied by Angelina Montoya and Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Echevarria plans to attend UMass Amherst to study nursing to become a travel nurse and then a pediatric nurse. Captain Yara Belguendouz was accompanied by Liv Young (right). Captain Giselle Salvador (in center) was accompanied by her friend Ashley Rodriguez (left) and Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Salvador plans to attend Simmons University to study exercise science. you reach age 62. However, if you begin collecting at age 62, your benefi ts will be permanently reduced by 25% to 30%, depending on your birth year. Furthermore, if you begin collecting at age 62 and you are still working, you will have your benefi ts further reduced once your income exceeds a certain level. Once you reach your full retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without suff ering a reduction of benefi ts. For those born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age is 67. If, for example, you were born in 1958, your full retirement age would be 66 and 8 months. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a table that you can go by to determine what your full retirement age is and how much your benefi ts will be reduced by claiming early and how much they will be increased by waiting to age 70 to collect. If you wait beyond age 70 to collect, you will not receive any higher benefi t. If you delay collecting your Ambra DeCicco-Clyne was accompanied by her proud mother, Leslie. DeCicco-Clyne plans to attend the University of Michigan, majoring in aerospace engineering to become a Navy pilot. Captain Angelina Montoya Araque (in center), was accompanied by Captain Camila Echeverri and Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Araque plans to attend UMass Amherst to study architecture to build fancy buildings in Boston. Ashley Chandler was accompanied by Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Chandler plans to attend Chaminade University to study sports management to become a playeragent. social security benefi ts until after your full retirement age, your benefi ts will increase 8% each year until age 70. One benefi t of this strategy is if you were to die at age 71, your surviving spouse who was married to you for at least 10 years would receive 100% of your monthly benefi t. If that surviving spouse did not have a higher monthly benefi t under his or her own work history and did not have a suffi - cient state pension to live on, as well as signifi cant liquid assets, that could be very important for the surviving spouse in order to continue with his or her standard of living. If a spouse collects benefi ts under his or her spouse’s work history, those benefi ts will be permanently reduced if that spouse begins collecting priAnabella Sandy-Roche was accompanied by her proud mother, Marly, and her sister Kamilla. Sandy-Roche plans to major in environmental science; hopefully, at UMass Amherst or the University of Vermont. BOSTON LEAGUE | FROM Page 6 in the GBL, ahead of Medford, which is at 11-1 in the GBL. Everett Girls Softball has a #34 PowBella Stamatopoulos was accompanied by her proud mother, Leanne, and her sister Gemma. Stamatopoulos plans to attend Center College on a Posse Foundation scholarship. er Ranking in Division 1. GBL Champion Malden Girls Tennis Team (11-0) looks to fi nish undefeated for season Malden Girls Tennis can acCaptain Rocio Gonzalez with her father, Sam Ros, a former track coach. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) complish a rare feat if it can defeat Lynn Classical at home on Monday, May 20 — an undefeated 12-0 record with two games left to make up. Malden or to his or her full retirement age. If you were to die after reaching your full retirement age, your surviving spouse would then be able to collect 100% of your monthly benefi t, including the increased benefi t you might be receiving as a result of waiting until age 70 to collect benefi ts. You can claim a surviving spouse social security benefit under your deceased spouse’s work history at age 60 and then transition to your own work history at your full retirement age assuming this would result in a higher monthly benefi t. 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The Golden Tornado team can achieve a fantastic fi nish — an undefeated regular season — if it can defeat Lynn Classical at home on Monday, May 20 and then reign in its fi nal two makeup games.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList–the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucKs THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. The Senate has held 35 roll calls so far in the 2024 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Thirty-seven (92.5 percent) of the current 40 senators did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. The senator who missed the most roll calls is Sen. Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury) who missed nine roll calls resulting in a 74.2 percent roll call attendance record. All nine missed roll calls were held on April 25th. “On April 25th, I was on orders with the United States Navy and as a result was unable to participate in roll call votes during that session,” Rush told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “On April 29th, I submitted a letter to the Clerk of the Senate to be included in the Senate Journal stating this fact and recording how I would have voted had I been present.” The only other senator who missed any roll calls is Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) who missed two roll calls on January 11, resulting in a 94.2 percent roll call attendance record. Barrett did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him for a comment. It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on six (17.1 percent) of the 35 roll calls while not voting on 29 (82.9 percent) of them. SENATORS’ 2024 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH MAY 10th, 2024 The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Lydia Edwards 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL SENATE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE PROPOSES $57.9 BILLION FISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET (S 4) – The Senate fi red the next shot in the long battle over the state budget for fi scal year 2025 that begins on July 1. The Senate Ways and Means Committee proposed its own version of the spending package. Gov. Maura Healey fi red the opening volley in January when she fi led her version of the spending package. The House recently approved its own $57.9 billion version. It increases spending by $1.9 billion, or 3.3 percent, over the current fi scal year 2024 budget. The Senate will debate the budget the week of May 20 and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor. BAN HOME EQUITY THEFT (H 4624) – The Revenue Committee has advanced a new version of a bill that would prohibit cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, from keeping all of the profi ts when the city or town sells the property at auction. Current Massachusetts law allows this practice. Last year, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, cannot keep all of the profi ts when the city or town sells the property at auction. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, writing a unanimous decision about a similar Minnesota law, said that “a taxpayer who loses her $40,000 house to the state to fulfi ll a $15,000 tax debt has made a far greater contribution to the public fi sc than she owed.” Senate co-chair of the Revenue Committee Sen. Susan Moran (D-Falmouth) said she never imagined that cities and towns could keep the equity after a home was seized and a debt paid. “Because in all the consumer work that I did, or with respect to mortgages... the individuals who owed the debt were able to retain their equity,” said Moran. “So I was not familiar that with municipal foreclosures, the municipality actually kept all of that equity. And I felt that it was incredibly unfair.” BAN SENDING DEEPFAKE IMAGES 90 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO ELECTION DAY (S 2730) – The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit a person from knowingly sending out deepfakes of a candidate or political party 90 days or less prior to an election without providing a disclaimer as follows: “This (image, video or audio) has been manipulated or generated by artifi cial intelligence.” A deepfake is defi ned as an image, audio recording or video recording of a candidate’s appearance, speech or conduct that has been intentionally manipulated through digital and other means to injure the reputation of the candidate. It is designed to deceive a voter and appear to a reasonable person to depict a real individual saying or doing something that that individual did not say or do. Supporters note that the 90day period is used because 90 days or less before Election Day is crunch time, and at that late date, campaigns may not have time or resources to adequately respond to deepfakes and ensure voters know the material is non-authentic during this time fame. The measure empowers aggrieved candidates to seek civil action up to a $10,000 fi ne against the person who posted the deep fakes. The bill’s provisions do not apply to news outlets or websites as long as the outlet acknowledges that the authenticity of the deep fake is in question. “Voters deserve to make their decisions on accurate information – and deepfake media makes that diffi cult,” said sponsor Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). ”With artifi cial intelligence rapidly evolving, I am proud to have fi led this proposal that will protect voters from the infl uence of deceptive and fraudulent media this election cycle.” Craig Holman, a lobbyist for Public Citizen, the Washington D.C. consumer organization founded by Ralph Nader, testifi ed and told the Election Laws Committee that 13 other states have already adopted similar legislation. He said that the upcoming election “is shaping up to be the fi rst very serious deepfake election we’ve ever seen.” “Artificial intelligence has been around for a while,” said Holman. “But only this year, this election cycle, we’ve seen startling new advances where artifi cial intelligence can depict a candidate saying or doing something that they never did. And it’s almost impossible to tell the diff erence between what’s real and what is just entirely computer fabricated.” “It’s not a ban,” continued Holman. “It exempts news media, it exempts broadcasters and even social media platforms that make a reasonable effort to discern whether a communication is a deepfake or not. And it provides the targeted candidate with injunctive relief to try to stop further dissemination of that type of deepfake ad.” $2.4 MILLION FOR SUPPORTIVE AND SOCIAL DAY PROGRAMS – Gov. Maura Healey announced that $2.4 million in grants, ranging from $15,000 to $300,000, will go to 20 organizations and communities to broaden Supportive and Social Day Programs to help community organizations and municipalities expand or launch Supportive and Social Day Programs for older adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their community. Advocates said that recognizing that historically underrepresented communities lack access to Supportive and Social Day Programming, funding will be awarded to rural communities and Gateway Cities, and will focus on developing programs in Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Spanish and American Sign Language. “We’re proud to support these organizations that are doing incredible work across our state to serve older adults, especially those who are suff ering from Alzheimer’s and related dementias,” said Gov. Healey. “It’s important that our older adults and their loved ones can feel confident that they are receiving the best care possible. Our administration is proud to award this funding that will make Massachusetts more welcoming and livable for residents of all ages.” “Social and Supportive Day programs are essential to support our most vulnerable aging adults,” said Secretary of Elder Aff airs Elizabeth Chen. “These programs provide a safe space for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias to gather, stimulate conversation and foster connections. A number of these programs shut down during the pandemic, leaving these residents without a place to go, so the creation and expansion of the awarded programs is so important for our communities’ post-pandemic.”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 15 END VETERANS’ HOMELESSNESS – Secretary Jon Santiago of the Executive Offi ce of Veterans Services and Secretary Ed Augustus of the Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities met with staff and residents of Brighton Marine to discuss the Healey administration’s goal of ending veterans’ homelessness by 2027. Brighton Marine, according to its website “supports uniformed services members, retirees, veterans and their families by providing US Family Health Plan, wrap around support services and case management for the greater Boston community.” The Healey Administration said the End Veterans Homelessness campaign is a multipronged partnership to identify all homeless veterans in Massachusetts, develop and implement comprehensive and evidence-based strategies to prevent and intervene in veterans’ homelessness and bring it to functional zero. The campaign will coordinate eff orts across federal, state and the nonprofi t sector to address veteran homelessness and support providers who are working daily to improve veteran care and housing. “No veteran should ever be homeless,” said Secretary Ed Augustus. “Since Day One, Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll have prioritized housing. Our shared vision for an aff ordable Massachusetts means every veteran not only has a home but is getting the support services they deserve.” MORE BICYCLE LANES (H 3350) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would require that any city or town that has received state funding for transportation development, conduct a study to expand the number of bicycle routes on its local public roadways. The measure mandates that the city or town report back to Legislature in six months with a report including its fi ndings and proposals to increase the lanes. Sponsor Rep. Daniel Hunt (DDorchester) did not respond to several requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his proposal. NO PENALTIES FOR CANCELLING AN AUTO INSURANCE POLICY (H 1102) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow auto insurance policyholders, if they cancel a policy or change companies, to be entitled to a prorated rebate for the exact number of days paid for in the policy without any surcharge of expenses beyond the exact days the policy was in eff ect. Rep. James Murphy (D-Weymouth), the bill’s sponsor, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his proposal. QUOTABLE QUOTES “It’s almost impossible for individuals and families to thrive and live healthy, productive lives when they are not adequately and safely housed. Affordable, accessible housing allows people to prioritize their health care needs and the needs of their families, while also creating vibrant, healthier, safer and more productive communities across Massachusetts.” ---?Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh during a meeting with health care leaders to discuss the impact of the high housing costs on public health, as well as the industry’s ability to recruit and retain a talented workforce to provide care. “The countdown is on for REAL ID federal enforcement and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, and its partner AAA Northeast, have successfully been issuing REAL ID credentials and are prepared for interested residents prior to the May 2025 deadline. We want Massachusetts residents to know they can upgrade to the REAL ID driver’s license or identifi cation card during their normal renewal process for the same cost as a renewal.” ---Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie reminding residents that beginning May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal building areas will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID or a valid passport. “As a fi fth-generation dairy farmer, I understand how demanding and stressful farming can be. Our farmers have always been resilient and resourceful in tackling the challenges of their work, but it’s important we provide resources to prioritize their mental health. Our priority is letting our farmers know that there are people who care and are ready to listen, and there is a network of farmers across Massachusetts available to discuss their challenges and work with them to improve their mental well-being.” --- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle raising awareness of the Mass Grown Wellness Program that was launched in 2023 to promote mental health and wellbeing among members of the farming community. “We are committed to ensuring that every city and town has the most advanced tools to protect against cyberattacks. Given the enormous importance of cyber resiliency, we are working around the clock to empower local leaders, strengthen our workforce and upgrade technology to keep our communities safe.” --- Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Executive Office of Economic Development announcing the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program, a $1.4 million initiative to help local governments improve their cyber defenses. The program will provide municipalities with grants to fund narrowly focused cybersecurity technology upgrades identifi ed through vulnerability assessments. 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 May 6-10, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 36 minutes. Mon. May 6 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Tues. May 7 No House session No Senate session Wed. May 8 No House session No Senate session Thurs. May 9 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. Fri. May 10 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 197 Ways to Make Gardening Easier as You Age Dear Savvy Senior, What gardening tips can you off er to older seniors? I love to putter around and work in the garden, but my back and knees have caused me to curtail my gardening activities, which I miss greatly. Older Gardner Dear Older, There’s no doubt that gardening can be hard on an aging body. Joints stiffen up, kneeling for prolonged periods hurts, and bending and reaching can strain muscles. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your hobby. You just need to garden diff erently, add some special tools and know your limits. Here are some tips that may help you. Limber Up With gardening, good form is very important as well as not overdoing any one activity. A common problem is that gardeners often kneel or squat, putting extra pressure on their knees. Then, to spare their knees, they might stand and bend over for long stretches to weed, dig and plant, straining their back and spine. To help protect your body, you need to warm up before beginning. Start by stretching, focusing on the legs and lower back. And keep changing positions and activities. Don’t spend hours weeding a fl owerbed. After 15 minutes of weeding, you should stand up, stretch, and switch to another activity like pruning the bushes or just take a break. It’s also important that you recognize your physical limitations and don’t try to do too much all at once. And, when lifting heavier objects, remember to use your legs to preserve your back. You can do this by keeping the item close to your body and squatting to keep your back as vertical as possible. Get Better Tools The right gardening equipment can help too. Kneeling pads can protect knees, and garden seats or stools are both back and knee savers. Lightweight garden carts can make hauling bags of mulch, dirt, plants or other heavy objects much easier. And long-handled gardening and weeding tools can help ease the strain on the back by keeping you in a standing upright position versus bent over. There are also ergonomic gardening and pruning tools with fatter handles and other design features that can make lawn and garden activities a little easier. Fiskars and Felco make a number of specialty tools that you can buy online or at local retail stores that sell lawn and garden supplies. Also check out Gardeners.com and RadiusGarden.com, two online stores that sell specialized gardening tools and equipment that are very helpful to older gardeners. Make Watering Easier The chore of carrying water or handling a heavy, awkward hose can also be diffi cult for older gardeners. Some helpful options include lightweight fabric or expandable hoses instead of heavy rubber hoses; soaker or drip hoses that can be snaked throughout the garden; thin coil hoses that can be used on the patio or small areas; a hose caddy and reel for easier hose transport around the yard; and a selfwinding hose chest that puts the hose up automatically. There are also a variety of ergonomic watering wands that are lightweight, easy to grip, and reach those hard to-get-to plants. To find these types of watering aids check with your local lawn and garden supplies stores or visit Gardeners.com. Bring the Garden to You If your backyard garden has become too much to handle, you should consider elevated garden beds or container gardening – using big pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, barrels or tub planters. This is a much easier way to garden because it eliminates much of the bend and strain of gardening but still provides the pleasure of making things grow. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 OBITUARIES Richard Spagnuolo Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, and Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1984, Public Hearing: Amend Schedule IV of Title 10 – Isolated Stop Signs by adding: Amend Schedule V of Title 10 – One Way Streets by Removing Amend Schedule V of Title 10 – One Way Streets by Adding: adding: removing removing: Ar a. Requests: adding: adding: removing: adding: HAVE BEEN APPROVED plans for the 110 and the 116 Bus Routes. A cherished soul from Revere, Massachusetts. Born on August 12, 1958, in Trenton, NJ, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 65. Richard was the beloved son of Elaine (Bleistein) Spagnuolo and the late Robert Spagnuolo. A man of fi rm character and warm spirit, Richard was known for his contagious laughter, inviting personality, and an unending love for his family. Richard was a doting father and adored grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. His daughter, Jessica Spagnuolo of Revere, was the apple of his eye, and his grandchildren, Brayden, Michael, and Dylan Scibilia, brought him immeasurable joy and pride. His bond with his siblings was profound and inspiring, being a dear brother to Raymond Spagnuolo and wife Barbara, Lawrence Spagnuolo and wife Diana, David Spagnuolo and his wife Susan, and Robyn Spagnuolo. His love also extended to his many nieces and nephews, who will miss their uncle’s warmth and wisdom. Those who knew Richard were graced by his kindness, his laughter, and his ability to make everyone feel like family. His presence could light up any room, and his memory will continue to warm the hearts of all who knew him. A private interment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, where he now rests peacefully. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www.stjude.org. As we remember Richard, we invite all who knew him to share their memories, stories, and photos on his memorial page. Each memory shared will serve as a tribute to his life and become part of the everlasting legacy Richard leaves behind. For guest book please visit www.buonfi glio.com
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Page 17 WAGERING | FROM Page 6 Community-based initiatives funded by OPGS raise awareness about problem gambling and provide access to resources. Campaigns and programs have targeted youth and men of color — two of the groups most likely to experience problem gambling — through community outreach, education through art, small group sessions, presentations and events. Looking forward, OPGS will continue to target these populations through new initiatives, including youth peer-to-peer mentoring, telehealth services to improve access, and targeted public awareness campaigns. “As access to gambling expands in Massachusetts, we remain focused on supporting and promoting prevention, referral, and treatment options to help those with a gambling problem,” said Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD., referencing the advent of sports wagering. “The Problem Gambling Helpline is a centerpiece of these eff orts. We are committed to working with our state and community partners to connect Commonwealth residents to appropriate Encore Sportsbook inside the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett generates millions in sports wagering annually. (Courtesy Photo) resources so that people get the care they need.” From July 2022 through June 2023, the Problem Gambling Helpline saw an increase in overall call volume and referrals from the previous year. The helpline received 3,050 calls in Fiscal Year 2023, up from 1,378 calls in Fiscal Year 2022 for a 121 percent increase. Calls from those seeking support and information increased by 41 percent to 636, and calls resulting in referrals specifi cally for outpatient treatment increased by 96 percent — from 185 to 362. Of the 636 callers, 73 reported sports betting as their reason for seeking assistance — a 1,117 percent increase from FY22, when only six callers referred to treatment reported sports betting as their main concern. Sports wagering in Massachusetts launched in casinos January 31, 2023; online sports wagering began March 10, 2023. To contact the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline, call 800-327-5050. For more information, visit the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline website. Tom’s Seal Coating * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Call Gary: 978-210-4012 1. May 17 is National Bike to Work Day; in the 1923 silent fi lm “Our Hospitality,” what comic star briefl y rode a bicycle predecessor called a hobbyhorse? 2. How many teams did Babe Ruth play for (1914–1935)? 3. In what country is the temple complex of Angkor Wat? 4. What does the Latin “et al” mean? 5. On May 18, 1910, what celestial body passed close to earth and caused public panic? 6. What is the world’s largest continent? 7. What is an ampersand? 8. On May 19, 1884, what “Greatest Show on Earth” – started by brothers – opened in Baraboo, Wisc.? 9. What game board has two pictures of jail? 10. What colors does asparagus come in? 11. On May 20, 1926, what inventor said Americans prefer siAnswers lent fi lms over talkies? 12. Through what three countries does the Mekong River fl ow? 13. Who started the fi rst female beauty contest: Bert Parks, ancient Greeks or Phineas T. Barnum? 14. On May 21, 1775, the Battle of Grape Island took place where in New England? 15. When is National Bike Month? 16. What was nicknamed “Boneshaker”? 17. On May 22, 1972, what country changed its name to Sri Lanka? 18. What fi sh (with the name of a bird in its name) changes color and sex? 19. What two months have names that can also be verbs? 20. May 23 is World Turtle Day; what royal fi ctional charactersaid, “Have you seen the Mock Turtle yet?”? 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 BUYER1 BUYER2 Pecollari, Jetjona REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 VILLAGE COURT CONDO ASSN 35 MCCOBA ST #31 ADDRESS DATE PRICE 04.23.24 345000 Revere 1. Buster Keaton 2. Th r ee: Boston Braves, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. 3. Cambodia 4. and others” 5. Halley’s Comet 6. Asia 7. A plus sign 8. Ringling Brothers Circus 9. Monopoly 10. Green, purple/pink and white 11. Thomas Edison 12. China, Laos and Vietnam 13. Phineas T. Barnum (in 1855; paying visitors to his museum voting on photos of contestants) 14. Boston Harbor 15. May 16. The first bicycles (wrought-iron and wood) with pedals 17. Ceylon 18. Parrotfi sh 19. March and May (marching and maying (celebrating May Day – poem title: “Corinna’s Going aMaying”) 20. The Queen in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
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