YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.23 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday Revere seniors celebrate graduation from PCSS I & II Revere graduate Merisa Kllomollari was Valedictorian O n Friday, May 29, 2026, Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored their Class of 2026 in a joint graduation ceremony at the Great Hall at Faneuil Hall in Boston, celebrating a resilient and high-achieving group of students who are now headed to some of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Among the graduates were 18 students from GRADUATION | SEE Page 5 781-286-8500 Friday, June 12, 2026 Teamsters Local 25 awards scholarship to Revere’s Angel Romero Morales Union provides scholarships to children and grandchildren of members and retirees to help launch their college experience Special to Th e Advocate T eamsters Local 25 proudly awarded 37 scholarships totaling $74,000 to the children and grandchildren of members and retirees — the largest scholAWARDS | SEE Page 2 Revere students (from left to right): Top row: Angel Romero, Douaa Laebousse, Dominick Rodriguez Monzon, Elyess Boutarf, Mounib Darouich, Sophia Faddouli, Alaa Hassan, Sabrina Bocaneli and Nabil Fenni; front row: Stephane Raymond, Aidan Tum, Douaa Abboubi, Hajar Boujad, Sara Aazim, Sofi a Salhi, Dila Berksan, Jaselaine Leveillard, Merisa Kllomollari. City Council Approves Utility Rate Hike as MWRA Costs Climb By Barbara Taormina T he City Council approved a four percent hike in water and sewer rates, setting the new rates at $5.25 per hundred cubic feet for residential property and $8.70 per HCF for commercial property. Councillors-at-Large Michelle Kelley and Marc Silvestri voted against the rate increase, both saying that after last year’s increase of 9.7 percent an additional four percent this year CONGRATULATIONS: Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari, left, presented a scholarship to Revere resident Angel Romero Morales during a recent ceremony. (Courtesy photo) was too much. “In two years, to ask residents to see a nearly 14 percent increase in their water bills, it’s a lot,” said Kelley. Silvestri agreed and said, “I have a huge problem with another raise. People can’t aff ord to put gas in their cars or food on the table.” But Chief Financial Officer Richard Viscay said the increase is a result of the Massachusetts Water Resources AuthoriAPPROVES | SEE Page 10
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 FBI Boston Recovers 17th he Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is proud to announce it has recovered a 17th century reliquary urn, carved and gilded in wood, believed to be one of 17 ecclesiastical artifacts stolen from the Church of San Michele Arcangelo di Cangiano sometime between August 1, 2012 and August 31, 2022. The FBI has orchestrated its return to the Italian Republic where a forT mal repatriation ceremony was held yesterday. The FBI, at the request of the Italian Ministry of Culture, recovered the opulent 17th century reliquary urn on February 11, 2026, from an antiques dealer based in the Northeast who had purchased it from another antiques dealer in Italy. The dealer has voluntarily relinquished ownership of this historic artifact so it can be returned to its rightful home. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Century Reliquary Urn Stolen from Italian Church This urn represents a signifi cant piece of Italian history and is registered in the inventory of the Historical Artistic Heritage Items of the C.E.I. (Italian Episcopal Conference) Italian Dioceses and is subject to protection by the Italian State based on the Accords in force with the Vatican City State. “It ’s incredibly exciting when the FBI can recover a piece of history that carries such deep emotional and cultural significance. After all, this reliquary urn is a tangible link to intense religious devotion and a connection to the generations who lived and AWARDS | FROM Page 1 arship award announcement in the union’s history. This year’s scholarships were made possible through the generosity and solidarity of Teamsters Local 25 members. The awards were presented during the union’s General Membership Meeting in a ceremony featuring remarks from Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. Among the scholarship recipients is Revere’s Angel prayed with it. It represents the intersection of faith, history, and art — elements that are invaluable to the people of Italy and to humanity as a whole,” said Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “This case highlights the power of international cooperation and our collective commitment to safeguard the world’s cultural treasures, no matter where they may be.” FBI Boston initiated this investigation in the fall of 2025 as a result of continued coordination and intelligence sharing between the FBI’s Art Crime Team, the FBI’s Law EnRomero Morales, a recent graduate of Pioneer Charter School of Science II, who will attend Northeastern University this fall. Angel is the son of Jose Angel Romero, a Teamsters Local 25 member employed by Capitol Waste Service. “We have the strongest membership in the country and among the most generous when it comes to supporting the children of our members,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. forcement Attache in Rome, and its counterparts from the Italian Carabinieri. The FBI’s Art Crime Team, comprised of special agents and personnel uniquely trained in art and cultural property investigations throughout the Bureau, will repatriate the urn to the Italian Republic during a ceremony in Rome, Italy, in the near future. Since the team’s inception, the Bureau has recovered more than 20,000 items worth more than $1 billion. For more information, visit: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/art-theft. “For these students, the support goes far beyond fi nancial assistance. Our union has always believed in uplifting the next generation. Our message to the 2026 scholarship recipients is simple: your future is bright, and your Teamster family will be with you every step of the way.” Teamsters Local 25 also extends special thanks to the companies and organizations that sponsored scholarship awards: Feinberg, Dumont & Brennan; HILB Group, Inc.; Regan Associates, Chartered; Keches Law Group; Regan Communications Group; the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter; the Teamsters Local 25 Hispanic Caucus; the Michael C. Halley Memorial; the Joseph C. Conlon Memorial; the Francis Ciccarelli Memorial; and the George Rodrigues Memorial. Since 2006, Teamsters Local 25 has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding to support the educational goals of members’ children and grandchildren. The union proudly provides annual scholarships to help the next generation of leaders pursue their academic and career aspirations. For more information, please visit www.teamsterslocal25.com. Advertise dvertise Call us at: 781-286-8500 n the Advocate Classifieds!te Classifieds! Advertising that gets results! iin the Adv ca
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Page 3 City Council Approves $190K for New Street Sweeper By Barbara Taormina T he City Council approved a request from City Auditor Richad Viscay requesting a $190,000 appropriation from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund retained earnings account for the purchase of a street sweeper. Viscay said the enterprise fund had a $280,000 surplus and city offi cials felt the best use for the money was to reinvest it into the solid waste system. Viscay added that the sweeper, the Raptor NiteHawk Street Sweeper, the city plans to buy has a swing arm that allows it to clear out catch basins and is more maneuverable, which will help sweep some of the city’s smaller streets. Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio asked if the city should be tucking away money, such as the enterprise fund surplus, given the recent warnings about budget shortfalls over the next couple of years. But Viscay said the surplus had been certifi ed and it is one-time funding. Mercurio then asked what the cost of operating and maintaining the sweeper would be. Viscay said he didn’t know. But Mercurio, in a smooth, never-ask-aquestion-you-don’t-know-theanswer-to voice, told Viscay the new sweeper would cost the city $366,000 over fi ve years. “This is a high-maintenance machine,” said Mercurio, adding that the purchase did not seem fi scally sound. Mercurio said he would like to hear from Public Works Superintendent Chris Ciaramella before approving the money for the sweeper. Viscay said the city has a contract with Arrow Sweeping to clean city streets. He thought the city was in the fi fth year of a fi ve-year contract. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri asked if the plan was to purchase more equipment and do the street sweeping inhouse, with the Public Works Department. Viscay said there’s not a plan for that, but he knows Public Works Superintendent 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 rain or shine. Paul Argenzio Ward 4 Counciĺlor Ciaramella is interested in bringing more services into his department. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, a former DPW superintendent, agreed with Mercurio that the sweeper is a high-maintenance piece of equipment that is diffi cult to maintain. However, Argenzio said the city’s current sweeper is five years old and nearing the end of its life expectancy. Argenzio said the city needs the sweeper. 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 different faith, Menebere Leule Medhane Alem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which is very similar to the Catholic faith! 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 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Cataldo Ambulance paramedics honored for saving 9-year-old in cardiac arrest Paramedics Kathan Ramnath and Josef Holmes receive MAA Circle of Excellence Award T he Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) has named Cataldo Ambulance Paramedics Kathan Ramnath and Josef Holmes recipients of its Circle of Excellence Award — recognizing them for one of the hardest calls in emergency medicine. On October 10, 2025, Ramnath and Holmes were dispatched to a nineyear-old girl in cardiac arrest in Revere. When they arrived, fi refi ghters were on scene and 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! Cataldo Ambulance Paramedic Kathan Ramnath accepts Massachusetts Ambulance Association’s Circle of Excellence Award from MAA President Dennis Cataldo. (Courtesy photo) a mother was performing CPR on her child. The paramedics stepped in, worked the arrest with focus and precision and adapted continuously to every change in the patient’s condition. She arrived at Massachusetts General Hospital conscious and breathing. The patient had a positive outcome in part to the paramedics, Revere fi refi ghters and the actions of www.810bargrille.com the girl’s mother. “These honorees represent the very best of what EMS looks like in Massachusetts. Their actions remind us why this work matters,” said MAA president Dennis Cataldo. “They speak for the thousands of EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and support professionals across the state who show up every day, ready to do whatever it takes for the people in their care. We’re proud to stand with them.” Earlier this year the Revere City Council also honored Ramnath and Holmes — along with RFD Lieutenant Michael Forte, Firefighters George Levasseur and Garret McMahon of Revere Engine 5 and Revere Police Offi cers Daniel Redding and Jagger DiCenso — for their collective work in this extraordinary save. MAA proudly serves as the voice of Emergency Medical Services across the Commonwealth. Representing ambulance providers in Massachusetts, MAA champions the interests of its members and patients and the future of pre-hospital care. For more information, visit massambulance.org. Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Page 5 ~ REVERE CIT Y COUNCIL ROUNDUP ~ Advocate Staff Report Good news from Wonderland B rian Dakin, the senior project manager for the Revere High School building project, met with the City Council at their meeting this week to update councillors on the project. And the news was good. According to Dakin, bidding on the project is complete and the new high school is $14.8 million under budget. The money was transferred to a contingency account, and unspent funds will come back to the city. Daken estimated the Massachusetts School Building Authority could save $7 million and the city could see $8 million in savings. “The project is very healthy financially,” Dakin told the council. “We anticipate delivering the project under budget. The question is how much.” As for the actual building, Dakin said it is 15 percent complete with foundations and infrastructure. “By the third week in July, steel will start arriving from Canada,” he said. Dakin did say he expects the furniture and equipment budget to be inadequate because it is several years old. Councillors questioned what was removed from the plan to save $14.8 million. “Nothing has been removed,” said Dakin. “The savings are a result of market conditions.” No Comment U sually, the Public Comment segments of the City Council meetings are brief. Residents do not often take advantage of the opportunity to share their opinions with the council. But this week, the Council Chamber was busy with a group of people holding signs that read, “Fully fund our schools.” Possibly anticipating a long line of speakers who were at the meeting to voice concerns over school budget cuts, Council President Anthony Zambuto had City Clerk Ashley Melnick read the rules for Public Comment, which specify who is allowed to speak and the topics he or she can discuss. First up at the podium was Jane Chapin, co-president of the Revere Teachers Association and a fi fth-grade teacher at the Paul Revere Elementary School. Zambuto asked for a name and address. But when Chapin said she lived in Boston, Zambuto told her she was not allowed to speak. The Public Comment segment is only open to Revere residents and Revere business owners. Chapin said she has addressed the City Council many times in the past, but Zambuto did not allow her to continue. Next in line was Winthrop Avenue resident Philip Hancock, a teacher at Rumney Marsh Academy. Hancock passed the residency requirement, but when asked what he wanted to speak about, he said the city budget. Zambuto then told him public comments are limited to issues on the council’s agenda and the budget wasn’t listed. Hancock, like Chapin, was not allowed to talk. That was enough for the sign-holding school advocates, who walked out of the meeting. “We follow the rules here,” said Zambuto, who banged his gavel and ended the Public Comment segment. Appointments and a tribute to Catherine Penn T he council approved the reappointment of Daniel Occena to the License Commission. The appointment of Juan Jaramillo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board was tabled until Jaramillo could meet with the appointments subcommittee. The council approved a motion from Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky to install a portrait of Catherine Penn in honor of her being the fi rst woman elected to RCCR | SEE Page 6 GRADUATION | FROM Page 1 Revere. Merisa Kllomollari, of Revere, was PCSS I’s valedictorian. She will be attending Yale University in the fall, where she will study Neuroscience with PreMed Track. This year 108 seniors from both PCSS campuses were accepted to 140 distinct colleges, including Yale, Northeastern, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University, and received more than $20 million in total scholarships. This year’s 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 Checking that pays you $20 a month. It’s easy: Open a checking account and each month maintain an average balance of $5,000, make $1,500 in direct deposits, and complete three transactions of any kind.* *New checking account customers only. Revere’s Merisa Kllomollari, Valedictorian of Pioneer Charter School of Science I’s Class of 2026, and PCSS CEO/Executive Director Barish Icin. graduating class included three Thrive Scholars, one QuestBridge Scholar, a Posse Scholar and a Gates Scholar.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 RCCR | FROM Page 5 represent Ward 2 and the fi rst woman to serve as president of the City Council. Special permit for 53 Taft St. O n a favorable recommendation from the zoning subcommittee, the City Council granted a special permit to Zoraida Uran, Trustee of Zoraida Uran Family Trust, to alter and expand a preexisting, nonconforming single-story, single-family dwelling to a three-story, two-family dwelling at 53 Taft St., Revere. Guidelines for ADUs T he council supported a motion from Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya Congratulations Class of 2026 Graduates! Mid-grade Regular 3.98 4.45 4.95 $4.57 Full Service ULS $3.959 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! Established 1978 that the Mayor request the Planning & Community Development Department, Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Engineering Department, Conservation Commission, Fire Department and City Solicitor to work together to review and evaluate the implementation of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in light of the spike in ADU applications throughout the city. Guarino-Sawaya is asking city offi cials to provide recommendations for strengthening local structural, dimensional and site design standards where permissible under state law. She asked that the review focus on building size, height, setbacks, lot coverage and overall scale of ADUs in relation to surrounding residential properties; detached ADU placement, building massing and preservation of usable open space on residential lots; drainage, stormwater runoff, floodplain impacts and resiliency concerns in coastal and low-lying areas; driveway expansions, curb cuts and excessive paved surface coverage; utility and infrastructure capacity, including sewer, water and emergency vehicle access; whether additional design review or site plan review standards should apply to oversized lots, corner lots and environmentally sensitive areas; measures to prevent overcrowding and overdevelopment of residential lots; and enforcement procedures and penalties for violations of zoning, building and occupancy regulations. Further, that the Planning & ComC ongratulations, Revere High School Class of 2026! RevereTV went live at 6 p.m. on Wednesday night for everyone to watch the graduates cross the stage as it happened live at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Coverage started with the full procession of students, includes all speeches and ends with the conferring of degrees. If you missed it earlier this week or want to watch it again, replays of graduation are scheduled to the RTV Community Channel. The munity Development Department provide the City Council with recommendations for any ordinance amendments, design guidelines or administrative procedures necessary to ensure ADUs are developed in a manner that protects neighborhood character, public infrastructure and quality of life while remaining compliant with state law. Stormwater improvements T he council approved a request from CFO Richard Viscay for a $50,000 appropriation from the stormwater improvement trust fund for design services for North Revere stormwater improvements. Viscay said that this was solely for design services. The actual work will take place when funding becomes available. Flock systems T he council supported Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri’s motion that Mayor Patrick Keefe request the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking to meet with the City Council to discuss fl ock systems. Flock safety camera networks work with license plate reading cameras and software used by police to detect vehicles and investigate incidents. Silvestri stressed he wants information on how fl ock systems are used, who has access to the data and how that data is being shared. Some people describe fl ock systems as a public safety tool, but others criticize them as surveillance systems. RevereTV Spotlight recording will remain posted to YouTube immediately after the event to watch at your convenience. Revere High School’s Class of 2026 had their Senior Prom at Danversport before graduation. Mr. O’Brien and Ms. Simonetti hosted the annual red carpet event this year. Promgoers got to hit the step-andrepeat to show off their looks for the night. The two hosts asked many what their plans are after graduation and what were their favorite memories from high school. Many students highlighted how meaningful the RHS community and teachers were to them. Watch this red carpet coverage in full on YouTube or daily on the RTV Community Channel through June. RevereTV | SEE Page 10 The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Atom X FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Page 7 Suffolk Downs Launches 2026 Summer Series with Events at The Yard @ Beachmont Square and New Outdoor Community Space, The Amp Suffolk Downs’ Summer Series to feature free events from June to September, including live music, lawn games, oyster shucking, and more R EVERE — May 18, 2026 — Today, The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”) announced its 2026 Summer Series at Suffolk Downs — an exciting lineup of community events running Thursday and Friday evenings from June through September. This year’s event series will feature new activities, partners, and locations, bringing events to both The Yard @ Beachmont Square and The Amp, Suff olk Downs’ new outdoor amphitheater and gathering space. Events will be held on select Thursday and Friday evenings; all are free and open to the public. The Yard @ Beachmont Square will continue to serve as the hub of the Summer Series programming, hosting 10 events throughout the season. Programming at The Yard includes lawn game staples like Backyard Beer Olympics and Country Night Cornhole Tournaments, the creative Makers and Music workshops with Essem Art Studio, a Shucking Good Time oyster event with East Boston Oysters, a Putt Like a Pro Night with Birdie Golf, and a dog-friendly Pups, Pints and The Pointe evening featuring live music from The Pointe Band. The Amp at Suff olk Downs will host its fi rst live performance of the Summer Series on July 10, featuring Locust, a Winthropbased band returning to Suffolk Downs. The Amp will host fi ve shows throughout the season, including a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ historic 1966 concert at Suff olk Downs performed by 4EverFab Beatles Band on August 7, and a high-energy night of funk and disco with Booty Vortex on September 11. All are welcome to enjoy the concert series, with craft beverages available for purchase from on-site retailer Twisted Fate Brewing and food off erings from local food trucks like Bono Appetit, Bees and Thank You, and Beefi e Boys. “We are thrilled to bring our most exciting Summer Series yet to the Suff olk Downs and Greater Revere community,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Offi cer of The HYM Investment Group LLC. “With the continued programming at The Yard and the highly anticipated opening of The Amp, this summer will mark a new chapter for Suff olk Downs as a gathering place for residents, neighbors, and visitors from across the region. We look forward to another incredible season.” The Summer Series program was designed in partnership with Wicked Fun Consulting, and the complete 2026 summer schedule is included below. Summer Series events are free and open to the public. Some programming has limited capacity for specifi c activities. Details and registration information will be shared on the Suff olk Downs website: • Country Night Cornhole Tournament, Thursday June 4, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • Makers and Music — Canvas Paint Night, Thursday June 11, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • Backyard Beer Olympics with Twisted Fate, Thursday June 18, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • Putt Like a Pro Night, Thursday June 25, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • AMP Opening Night: Locust, Friday July 10, 6 — 9 PM @ The Amp • Shucking Good Time, Thursday July 16, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • AMP: Spirit Tiff Medium, Friday July 24, 6 — 9 PM @ The Amp • Backyard Beer Olympics with Twisted Fate, Thursday July 30, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • AMP: 4EverFab Beatles Band, Friday August 7, 6 — 9 PM @ The Amp • Pups, Pints and The Pointe, Thursday August 13, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • Country Night Cornhole Tournament, Thursday August 20, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • Makers and Music — Wooden Earring Painting, Thursday August 27, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • AMP: Booty Vortex, Friday September 11, 6 — 9 PM @ The Amp • Makers and Music — Hand Painted Tote Bags, Thursday September 17, 6 — 8 PM @ The Yard • The Smooth Criminals, Friday September 25, 6 — 8 PM @ The Amp Capacity Limited In addition to the Summer Series, The Yard @ Beachmont Square is also home to Blue Line Flex, a free bi-weekly outdoor fi tness series with classes every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. Now in its second summer, Blue Line Flex brings rotating instructors from across Greater Boston to Suffolk Downs for workouts spanning everything from yoga and Pilates to boxing, HIIT, and cardio dance. The full schedule is available on the Blue Line Flex website. The Yard @ Beachmont Square is located at 10 Suff olk Downs Boulevard, Revere. The Amp is located at 125 Salt Street. Onstreet and lot parking is available. Both The Amp and The Yard are accessible via the MBTA’s Beachmont Blue Line station. For more information and event updates, visit www.atsuff olkdowns.com. SUMMER SERIES @ Suffolk Downs Thursday Nights at The Yard - 6PM 10 Suffolk Downs Boulevard, Revere 6/4/26 6/4/26 6/11/26 6/18/26 6/25/26 6/11/26 6/18/26 6/25/26 Country Night Cornhole Tournament Makers and Music Makers and Music Backyard Olympics with Twisted Fate Backyard Olympics with Twisted Fate Putt Like a Pro Putt Like Pro Country Night Cornhole Tournament
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 A.C. Whelan School hosts two award-winning authors S By Melissa Moore-Randall tudents at A.C. Whelan Elementary School recently had the opportunity to meet two award-winning authors. They experienced the lessons related to storytelling when acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan visited. She spoke to students about her life, her awardwinning books and how she became a writer. Ryan, best known for award-winning “Esperanza Rising” was part of the special literacy event associated with the United States of Readers. The United States of Readers provides students with 10 free books each school year. Students were given free copies of some of Muñoz Ryan’s books. Earlier in the month, another award-winning children’s author, Ada Ari, also visited the school. Her presentation included storytelling, dance and cultural exploration of classrooms. Ari took the students on a “virtual trip” to Ghana and taught the students Azonto, which is a popular dance of Ghana. The excitement continued as Ari performed one of her storytelling pieces, drawing from a traditional African folktale. She introduced the students to a lively character, a spider named Nancy, also called Anansi, a well-known fi gure in West African folklore. While telling the story, Ari asked the students to act out parts of the story, such as weaving spider webs or mimicking the characters’ movements. Ari’s books teach children about specific African countries, customs and histories. Ari, an educator, entrepreneur and cofounder of KOLI & OLUM, aims to promote diversity and inclusion in children’s literature. Ari gives a percentage of the profi ts from her books to orphanages in Africa, showing her dedication to cultural conservation and community support. Mayor Patrick Keefe spoke to students at A.C. Whelan about the importance of reading. Author Ada Ari engaging A.C. Whelan students at her recent visit. Author Pam Muñoz Ryan speaking to students at A.C. Whelan Elementary School A.C. Whelan third graders enjoying a special visit from author Pam Muñoz Ryan A.C. Whelan students participating in an activity with author Ada Ari.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Page 9 Revere Beach Stories: Photographs and Poems by Stephenie Young, Jennifer Martelli and Kevin Carey Stephenie Young and Kevin Carey Jennifer Martelli Special to Th e Advocate n the shadow of the Boston skyline, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, is a life in pictures: the natural blue ocean horizon, the restaurants and the bars, the cars cruising up and down, the teenagers in packs on hot summer days, the retired folks walking the boardwalk. This urban beachfront also houses many poetic stories: a honky-tonk history, a revolving door of immigrants, gangsters and gamblers, and an often-crowded boulevard teaming with beachgoers from surrounding cities. Poets Kevin Carey and Jennifer Martelli (who died in the fall) grew up in Revere in the 1960s. They’d both written extensively about this city and its three-mile beachfront, which is the fi rst public beach in America. Stephenie Young, a Somerville photographer, is originally from California. During the Covid epidemic, Young was drawn to this local East Coast ocean and its unfamiliar culture. Thus began a longterm photo project about everyday life in the beach city. “I wanted to use my camera to show my own vision of Revere Beach—the diversity of people, the beauty of the ever-changing color of the sky and the water.” After a chance conversation over those photographs and a few poems, a collaboration was born. “We met at a bakery on Broadway and kicked I around ideas about how the photos and the poems could interact with each other as stories,” Carey remembers. This exhibition attempts to capture the complicated nature of Revere Beach, through the combination of a newcomer’s eyes and the personal reflections of poets who have history here. Often overlooked by metropolitan Boston, Revere Beach is not Cape Cod or Nantucket, and that’s part of what makes it unique. Through still images and poetry, it shows the spirit of a place that has profoundly infl uenced each of these artists, bringing to life an often-forgotten urban beach culture, its memories and its enduring presence. “We dedicate this show to poet Jennifer Martelli,” Young says, “it’s bittersweet to be doing it again without her, especially in Revere, since Jennifer’s passing in the fall…” “We miss her greatly,” Carey added, “but we know her spirit lives on in this show and the unique voice she brought to her poems.” After events at the Winfi sky Gallery at Salem State University and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem (as part of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival), this exhibition will be at the Revere History Museum, which is located at 108 Beach St. in Revere. It opens with a reception on July 16 at 6:30 and will remain on display through July 19. More info about Kevin Carey can be found at kevincareywriter.com. More info about Jennifer Martelli can be found at poets.org. More info about Stephenie Young can be found at salemstate.edu.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Local Attorney A.J. Moscone completes 4th By Melissa Moore-Randall L ocal attorney A.J. Moscone headed overseas, once again, to compete in his fourth marathon. Moscone, a Beachmont native, ran the 2026 London Marathon. The marathon passed through landmarks, such as the Tower Bridge and the highway to Westferry, then circled through Mudchute, Docklands and Canary Wharf. The fi - nal fi ve miles of the course takes in The Highway, Tower?Hill?and Victoria Embankment before you reach Parliament Square, Birdcage Walk and the fi nal corner in front of Buckingham Palace. Raised in East Boston by parents Al and Val Moscone, A.J. is a graduate of Savio Preparatory High School, Suff olk University and New England Law/Boston. Husband of Emily and dad to Giulianna and Luciano, Moscone fi rst stepped into the courtroom in 2015. He specializes in criminal defense, including motor vehicle charges, domestic charges, fi nancial crimes, casino and gambling charges, and all major felonies. “I’ve always liked helping people and to me the word ‘attorney’ is synonymous with being a problem solver. I’m fortunate enough to now be in a position to help people as a career.” Like many others, Moscone took up exercising and running during the 2020 Pandemic. In addition to London, Moscone ran Berlin this past marathon in London Revere resident named to Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Quinnipiac University R eyhan Bensadok of Revere was named to the Dean’s Local attorney A.J. Moscone with his wife, Emily, and daughter, Guilianna, in London, where he ran the London Marathon (Courtesy photo) fall, the Boston Marathon in 2023, Chicago Marathon in 2024, and the Falmouth Road Race in 2024 and 2025. He will also run the Falmouth Road Race again this year. List for the spring 2026 semester at Quinnipiac University. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester. Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. It APPROVES | FROM Page 1 ty assessment for Revere. The MWRA will charge the city $7.26 million for water and $13.4 million for sewer services in 2027. “The four percent is a direct result of what the MWRA is charging us,” said Viscay, adding, “There’s no way to make this sound like anything good.” Councillor-at-Large Joanne Revere Summer Eats 2026 FREE Meals for students upto age 18,meals will be served Monday through Friday,June 29, 2026 through August 14, 2026. Breakfast Beachmont School 8:00am-9:30am Hill School 8:00am-9:30am Paul Revere School 8:00am-9:30am A.C. Whelan 8:00am-9:30am Lincoln School 8:00am-9:30am *Curtis Park (Garfield School) 8:00-9:30 Rumney Marsh Academy 8:00am-9:30am Lunch Beachmont School 11:00am-1:00pm A.C.Whelan 11:00am-1:00pm Hill School 11:00am-1:00pm Paul Revere School 11:00am-1:00pm Sonny Meyers Park 11:00am-1:00pm Costa Park 11:00am-1:00pm Lincoln School 11:00am-1:00pm *Curtis Park (Garfield School) 12:00pm-1:00pm Revere Beach Bandstand 11:00am-1:00pm *Sullivan Park 11:00am-1:00pm *Tentative location, open based on participation McKenna reminded fellow councillors of water bills back in the day of the Clean Water Act. McKenna said residents in Revere and neighboring communities paid ungodly high water bills to clean the ocean. “But down at the ocean, the seals have come back, everything has come back. We saw the ocean change. What are we seeing for this? We’re paying all this money and we’re getting nothing for it.” Viscay explained that over the past several years the city has used American Rescue Plan Act funds to keep water RevereTV | FROM Page 6 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”. * Locations may be subject to close due to inclement weather and/or lack of participation The FIFA World Cup has begun! What better way to watch than with your local community of friends and fans? Be on the lookout for events all summer that will feature free FIFA World Cup enrolls 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine and Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. The university is expanding innovative programs for both traditional and adult learners and developing dynamic corporate partnerships. Quinnipiac recently completed a state-of-the-art new School of Business and an interdisciplinary science and innovation hub. For more information, please visit qu.edu. and sewer rates manageable. But now, the city depends on the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund or the money collected from ratepayers. Several councillors asked about the consequences of not increasing the rates. Viscay said that without a four percent increase this year, next year’s rates would climb to more than nine percent. The city would need to replace any money spent from the water and sewer stabilization fund. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio proposed a comprehensive study on a tiered system where households that used less water than average would pay a lower rate. “It would help seniors who don’t use that much water,” said Argenzio. Viscay agreed a tiered system would be helpful. “You’re asking us to pay now, or pay later,” said Council President Anthony Zambuto. The Council voted to pay now. watch parties, youth soccer activities across neighborhoods, including Revere Beach, Shirley Ave., Beachmont Square and downtown Revere. Local businesses and vendors are invited to RevereTV | SEE Page 11
OBITUARY Anne T. (Sciarappa) McCarthy THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 RevereTV | FROM Page 10 never leave her house without a book or iPad in her hand. She was a huge collector of things, such as Legos, Snoopy memorabilia, Care Bears, and Funko Pops. Her life was focused on her family and her children’s pets; they meant the world to her. Anne’s passing due to her illness was very sudden and is devastating, but she would like her memory to be remembered as a happy one. We will honor her and celebrate her life. She is the beloved wife of D ied on Thursday, June 4th at the Beth Israel Medical Center following a brief illness. She was 62 years old. Anne was born in Cambridge, on July 24, 1963, to her parents, Walter and Sandra Sciarappa. She was one of two girls happily raised and educated in Malden. Anne was an alumna of Malden High School, Class of 1981. Anne briefl y attended college before focusing on her career in banking. Anne worked for several local banks, including Bank of America and M&T Bank. She rose to the title of Senior Relationship Liaison. Anne worked in Banking for over 40 years until the time of her passing. Anne married the love of her life, Thomas McCarthy, on April 1, 1990. The couple began their life in Malden, then later relocated to Revere in 1997. Anne was a loving wife and mother and cared for her family immensely. Anne was an avid reader and would the late Thomas E. McCarthy of 29 years. The loving mother of Teresa A. O’Hara and her husband, Revere Police Detective, Kevin O’Hara and Amanda M. Esiason & her husband Justin Esiason of Sturbridge. She is the devoted daughter of the late Sandra (Wright) Yovienne and Walter A. Sciarappa. The cherished sister of Catherine M. Murray of Malden. She is the dear sister-in-law of Kathleen E. Maxwell of Hooksett, NH and Joseph F. McCarthy of Rockland. Anne is also the proud “fur baby grandparent” of Mr. Maple, Bean, and Soup. Also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, June 11th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Interment will be held privately. Donations in Anne’s name can be sent to BIDMC Gynecology & Oncology Department, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. participate in the city’s summer programming, and some have already hosted watch parties, Check the City of Revere’s event calendar for the schedule of these community parties as part of “Field of Play” at revere.org. The Human Rights Commission held a special version of their monthly meeting last week with a Juneteenth Celebration at Costa Park. Although this event could not air live, RevereTV was there to record it and it is now playing on RTV GOV. The celebration included community speakers, entertainment and food celebrating and observing Juneteenth. Watch this special meeting replaying in the usual meeting rotation Page 11 on RTV through June or any time on RTV’s YouTube page. RTV GOV is scheduled with replays of the local government meetings so far in June. Along with the aforementioned Human Rights Commission, other meetings include the Revere City Council, Conservation Commission, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees and Cultural Council. In addition, the Ways and Means Annual Budget Hearings began this week. Live coverage will be scheduled as usual, and these hearings will replay in the meeting rotation, as all the other meetings do. Look at the city calendar on the City Hall website, revere.org, for a full schedule of meetings this month. RTV follows meetings posted to this calendar. 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For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com ADDRESS DATE PRICE 33 Jarvis St 05.22.26 780000 05.20.26 355000 770 Washington Ave #406 05.22.26 415000 15 Fenley St 05.18.26 750000 Disarcina, Bernard S 510 Revere Beach Blvd #1108 05.22.26 505000 Giff ord, Marilyn Pani, Linda Hanlon, Kerri E 43 Kimball Ave #2 461 Lancaster Ave 235 Reservoir Ave 262 Park Ave 5 Bates St 10 Ocean Ave #213 05.19.26 455000 05.22.26 935000 05.18.26 445000 05.19.26 11000 05.22.26 799900 05.21.26 1275500 05.18.26 500000 05.18.26 492000
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