Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 APPROVE | FROM Page 1 “Almost 10 percent, that’s a lot of money,” said Zambuto. “This is going to kill people on a fi xed income. It’s going to be painful.” City Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay said the large increase was due to the use of one-time revenue to stabilize rates hit with a 4.25 rate increase over three years. The city used American Rescue Mid-grade Regular 2.97 3.35 3.57 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service LT. BOSSI | FROM Page 1 $3.09 Order online at angelosoil.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 and extraordinary strength of Lieutenant Bossi, and the care he received on scene, in transit, and at the hospital. Our community is safer because of the many Troopers who set their feelings aside in the aftermath of this event to do their jobs and meet the moment by apprehending the fleeing suspect. We remain very grateful for these positive developments,” Col. Noble said. Akram El Moukhtari, 18, of Revere, later turned himself in. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, receiving a stolen vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury. Officials say Bossi was thrown 45 feet across the road, leaving him with serious injuries. The injured trooper was transported to Mass General Hospital and was initially reported to be in critical condition. His condition had improved to stable condition by press time this week. Governor Maura Healey noted this was the second time this month that a state trooper was struck while in the roadway. “This incident is another stark reminder of the dangers our law enforcement offi cers face every day,” the governor said. “I am grateful for their continued bravery and service,” she said. Lt. Bossi’s hometown is East Boston, Mass. He went to Don Bosco Technical High School and graduated in 1986. He studied Criminology at Saint Leo University, receiving his degree in 1986. He bought a home in East Saugus in 1994 and got married to a Saugus native, and they raised three children — all who graduated from Saugus High School. Lt. Bossi’s wife — Susan Bossi — is a longtime Saugus educator who is currently a reading teacher at Belmonte STEAM Academy. “I know Donnie through his wife,” Selectman Riley said. “I’m closer to her. What I know is he’s a nice guy, wonderful husband and dad. And obviously a trooper that puts his life on the line every day,” she said. Before the crash, Suff olk Assistant District Attorney John Verner said in court, suspect El Moukhtari sped through a red light while “driving recklessly” and was “popping wheelies” on the stolen motorcycle. Verner said Bossi was captured on video exiting his cruiser and stepping into a lane of traffi c. Seconds later, El Moukhtari allegedly drove by at a high rate of speed. “What a horrifi c experience. People disrespecting law enforcement has to stop,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “I’m wishing Lt. Bossi a speedy recover from his injuries,” she said. “The Bossi Family would like to thank the public and Lieutenant Bossi’s colleagues at the Barracks and across the job for their outpouring of support,” according to a statement issued by the State Police. “They respectfully request privacy at this time while they focus on Lieutenant Bossi’s recovery,” the statement said. Advertise dvertise in the Adv cate in the Advocate Classifieds! Classifieds! Call us at: 781-286-8500 Advertising that gets results! Plan Act (ARPA) funds and money from the water/sewer stabilization fund to blunt the impact of that increase over the past three years. But Viscay said he was wary of continuing that practice and it is important to have expenditures covered by revenue. Still, councillors worried about the eff ect the rate hike would have on the community, particularly on senior homeowners. “I’m getting croaked with calls. My phone is ringing off the hook with seniors who say they can’t afford a 10 percent hike,” said Novoselsky. Other councillors asked if there is any way to reduce the increase. But Viscay said the rate hike was needed. “We’re hoping this will be a one-time adjustment that will take us to more reasonable rates going forward,” said Viscay. Water and sewer rate payers in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) water district, which includes Greater Boston cities and towns, particularly Revere, Chelsea, Malden and Saugus (water only), pay the highest rates in the country. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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