Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 18 any all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or other recreational vehicle driver who leaves the scene, without giving information to the driver of the other vehicle, of a hit and run accident that does not result in death. The bill would impose the same fi ne but would also add the possibility of a one-year prison sentence. The bill also creates a new crime of leaving the scene of an accident that results in a death and imposes up to a $5,000 fi ne and/or 2.5 years in prison for that new crime. The bill, dubbed the James Ward Act, was fi led in response to the tragic death of a young man in the district of sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (R-Kingston). According to LaNatra’s offi ce, James Ward was riding ATVs with his father and his brother. He collided with another driver, who told James’ father that he would go and get help but he never returned to the scene and went back to the party which he was attending. Sadly, the young man later succumbed to his injuries. “I filed this legislation to prevent ATV riders from fl eeing the scene of an accident and ensure that they are held accountable for their actions,” said sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (R-Kingston). “I want to ensure that what the Ward family went through on that tragic day, doesn’t happen again.” EXTEND TAX BREAKS TO MORE FARMERS (H 3059) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would expand current law and make more farmers eligible for a favorable valuation of property process that results in a tax break. Under current law, to be eligible for the favorable valuation and the resulting tax break, a farmer must own and be farming a minimum of fi ve contiguous acres of land. The bill would reduce the required number to two and not require the acres to be contiguous. The bill also reduces the required acres to two in cities or towns with a population of more than 50,000. Supporters said that farming practices have been modernized and farmers no longer need vast contiguous acreage to grow crops and manage their livestock. They noted that in Eastern Massachusetts, contiguous land is getting harder to acquire. “Farming is changing and it is growing exceedingly diffi cult for new farmers to fi nd land and for existing farmers to keep the land they have,” said the measure’s sponsor Rep. Paul Schmid (D-Westport). “This bill would extend the benefi ts of a favorable valuation to small plots eff ectively preserving far land in Massachusetts.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – BAY STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION EDITION Sen. Sonia Chang Diaz (D-Boston) dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination for governor. Her name will still remain on the September Democratic primary ballot as June 10 was the last day a candidates can withdraw their name from the ballot. Her exit leaves Attorney General Maura Healey as the only Democrat actively campaigning for the Democratic nomination. Former Sen. Geoff Diehl and Chris Doughty are vying for the Republican nod. Here are some quotes from Chang-Diaz upon her exit from the campaign: “I know my announcement about this campaign will feel like an ending to many of you, but I don’t see it that way. I got into this race because Beacon Hill has taken too long to address our commonwealth’s biggest challenges due to a lack of courage from our political leaders. We don’t overcome that by winning one election. We overcome it by winning a handful and then dozens and then hundreds of elections.” ---Chang-Diaz. “The reality is this race has always been about more than just me. It’s been about all of us coming together and building a movement for courage and urgency in this state. A good leader calls the question and focuses resources not just on themselves—but on the best way to build our power and win real change for the longterm.” ---Change-Diaz “I am going to be spending my time campaigning and marshaling my supporters and the movement we’ve built for these Courage Democrats down ballot, candidates who walk the walk when it comes to our values. I have no doubt that they will fi ght to put courage over politics in our state, and I am going to be using my energy to help put them into offi ce.” ---Chang-Diaz Here’s what the candidates still in the race said: “I’m deeply grateful to Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz for her many years of service to Massachusetts and her inspired leadership during this campaign. The legacy of her campaign will live on through the young girls who fi nally saw themselves represented in a candidate for the highest offi ce in the state. I look forward to continuing to partner with Sen. Chang-Díaz to bring people together and make Massachusetts work for all of our families.” ---Maura Healey “I would like to thank State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz for her candidacy for governor and I wish her all the best. Her departure from the race makes this now a clear contest between my vision to make Massachusetts a better place to live and work, and the policies of Maura Healey which would drive more families and businesses to leave our state in search of better opportunities elsewhere. I look forward to a spirited campaign that provides contrast between these two diff erent visions over the next several months.” ---Geoff Diehl Chris Doughty did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment on Chang-Diaz’s withdrawal. 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 OBITUARIES Antonio Losanno June 30, 1934 - June 19, 2022 O f Revere passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2022 at the age of 87. Born in Calvano, Italy on August 30, 1934 to the late Alfonso Losanno and Carmela (Barletta). Beloved husband of 62 years to Rolinda (Giangregorio). Devoted father of Joyce Martiniello and her husband Alfonso of Revere, Alfonso Losanno and his wife Teresa of Peabody, and Anthony Losanno of Revere. Dear brother of Joanne Fleischer and her husband Jerry of NJ. Cherished grandfather of Alfonso R. Martiniello II and his partner Melissa, Jessica Martiniello, Joseph Losanno and his fiancй Erica, Robert Losanno and his wife Erin, and Sophia and Giana Losanno. Adored great grandfather of Thomas John Losanno. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 022849168 or at www.jimmyfund.org. Assunta (Del Grosso) DeGregorio August 9, 1932 - June 16, 2022 O BUYER2 Cormier, Paul A Schepici-Por llo, A J Wang, Linda Q Isaza, Kevin R Miro, John Por llo, Gabriel North Shore Condos LLC Pearlstein 2020 T Serret-Hernandez, Paola Car llo-Mar nez, Maxwel North Shore Condos LLC North Shore Condos LLC Tancredo, Silvio Pungan, Ramona Padron, Brenda Pungan, Marian North Shore Condos LLC North Shore Condos LLC f Revere passed away on June 16, 2022 at the age 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 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 SELLER2 Pearlstein, Mark A 47 Essex St 1133 N Shore Rd #201 1133 N Shore Rd #306 623 Beach St #3 1133 N Shore Rd #302 1133 N Shore Rd #404 ADDRESS DATE PRICE Revere 1133 N Shore Rd #205 06.08.22 339900 06.10.22 765000 06.10.22 450000 06.08.22 465000 06.09.22 265000 06.10.22 439900 06.10.22 440000 of 89. Born in Fontanarosa, Italy on August 9, 1932 to the late Pietro Del Grosso and Maria (Beatrice). Beloved wife of the late Emilio DeGregorio. Devoted mother of Attilio DeGregorio and his wife Donna of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Emilio and Vincenzo DeGregorio. Dear sister of Angelo Del Grosso of Italy, and the late Antonio and Rosina Del Grosso. Assunta’s family meant everything to her and she would do anything for them. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Mystic Valley Elder Services, Attn: Development Department, 300 Commercial St #19, Malden, MA 02148. 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 of June 20-24, the House met for a total of eight hours and 50 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and 28 minutes. Mon. June 20 No House session No Senate session Tues. June 21 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:27 p.m. Senate 11:22 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wed. June 22 No House session No Senate session. Thurs. June 23 House 11:02 a.m. to 6:26 p.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 12:31 p.m. Fri. June 24 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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