YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.29 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday State Rep. Jessica Giannino Hosts Packed Campaign Kickoff 781-286-8500 Friday, July 24, 2026 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly announces retirement Advocate Staff Report R FAMILY GATHERING: Proud family matriarch Joanne Giannino is shown Joanne Giannino is sho with her granddaughter, ter Sta State Representative Jessica Giannino, and son, Ward 6 City Councillor Jessica Giannino d 6 City C Christopher Giannino during the popular state s campaign Restaurant last Monday t last Monda evening. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate photo) or photo highligh ocate photo) Rain Delays Fireworks, But Sand Sculpting Festival Draws Big Crowds By Neil Zolot he weather was beautiful and attendance high for most of the 2026 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, but rain late Saturday, July 18 delayed the event’s fireworks planned for Saturday night until Sunday and pushed the 6 p.m. awards ceremony off the bandstand and into the Marriott SpringHill Suites hotel on Beach Street, where it was livestreamed on RevereTV’s YouTube channel. Late Saturday afternoon, Kelsey Ficociello, event co-coordinator for Foundation Management and Pro-Productions (FMP) reT ported sales were brisk at a table selling sweatshirts and Tshirts for event sponsors Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) to the point where customers could no longer get clothing in certain sizes. “It was a nice morning, and we sold a lot of things,” she said. “It was super busy.” Local vendor Eric Schwartz, who makes personalized jewelry and other things like keychains, also reported healthy sales during good weather. “Today was good,” he said Saturday. Schwartz lives on Revere Beach and has been attending various events there or going to the beach since he was a boy living in Winthrop. He Christopher Giannino during the popular state representative’s campaign kickoff at DeMaino’s t DeMaino evere Public Schools Superintendent Dianne Kelly has formally notified the School Committee that she will retire on July 6, 2027. “Serving the Revere community has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my professional life. By the time of my retirement, I will have dedicated 32 years to the Revere Public Schools; 12 years as superintendent,” wrote Kelly. Although Kelly has said several times in the past that she intended to retire, the date makes it real. Kelly, who is known for supporting and empowering educators and all members of the Revere school communiSuperintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly announced her retirement next July during Tuesday’s School Committee meeting at Revere High School. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ty, used her letter to praise coworkers, staff and school families. “Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to RETIREMENT | SEE Page 3 First place winner, Jobi Bouchard’s sculpture, Odyssey is admired by onlookers taking pictures from the boulevard during the 2026 annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival this past weekend. See inside for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) also worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher in the Revere school system. “I remember the old Revere Beach,” he said, reminiscing about the amusement park character with many rides and eateries once there. He also called the Sand Sculpting Festival “a great event.” The fi rst such festival was 22 years ago and was the brainchild of long-standing RBP member and current president Adrienne Sacco-Maguire. “We couldn’t do this without her,” RBP board member John Hamel said at the awards ceremony. “She’s a founder of this event.” FESTIVAL | SEE Page 6
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 ~ REVERE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ROUNDUP ~ By Th e Advocate Congratulations, Ms. Quirk T he School Committee opened their meeting this week with an introduction of someone who needs no introduction. Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly introduced Bianca Quirk, the new principal of the Paul Revere School. “As I am contemplating my retirement one year from now, it brings me great joy to see a former student here taking a new leadership role as principal of the Paul Revere School,” said Kelly, adding that Quirk has long been an asset to the district as a student, a teacher and an administrator. Quirk, a graduate of Revere High’s class of 1994, mentioned that she began teaching at the McKinley School in 1998. “For a building that didn’t have a lot of amenities, it had a lot of heart,” said Quirk, adding that her experience at McKinley shaped who she became as an educator. Quirk said her sisters graduat“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 ed from Revere High and their parents before them. She said serving the community was a privilege. Quirk has served as assistant principal at Paul Revere for the past 12 years. “It’s my home away from home, I love that school,” she told the committee. New Patriot Mascot ning up and down the sidelines in that hat,” said School Committee Chairman Mayor Patrick Keefe. Voting at schools S chool offi cials and members of the election commission met to work out a plan for voting at the high school in the upcoming primary election. Kelly said that for primary A thletics Director Frank Shea presented the new mascot developed by a committee of teachers, coaches and students over the past year. Shea said it took five meetings and much of the heavy lifting was done by art student Solvenita Va. The new mascot was a result of physical education teacher Keith Correa, who felt the district needed one unifying mascot or logo rather than the three or four mascots being used now. In the fi nal version of the mascot, the map of Massachusetts includes a star where Revere is located. “I’m looking forward to seeing the physical mascot runelections typically 7,000 voters turn out and most vote before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Kelly said closing school for the primary would tack on an extra day at the end of the year and disrupt the school closing schedule. “Schools have been open for the 32 years I’ve been here,” said Kelly, suggesting that elections and school days work together. There have been some modifications about where in the building voters cast ballots and buses have been moved to open up parking for voters. School will be closed for the general election in November, which will be a professional development day for teachers. Policies and Procedures T he committee voted to accept the recommendations C of the Policies and Procedures subcommittee for a list of policies. There were no signifi cant changes and most of the recommendations from the subcommittee follow recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The one exception was the electronic device (or cell phone) policy, which is the policy that’s in place. The subcommittee recommended that it be included in the district’s policy manual. Committee member Vanessa Biasella disagreed with the policy’s enforcement that has teachers confi scating cell phones from students. Biasella urged that it be changed to administrators confiscating phones. She felt that putting that responsibility on teachers would cause irreparable damage to classroom relationships and could potentially lead to violent interactions between teachers and students. Aisha Milbury-Ellis, chair of the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, asked her to come to the next subcommittee meeting to discuss that point. Superintendent evaluation ommittee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso asked for an update on the superintendent’s evaluation. “I know she’s leaving but we still need to evaluate her,” Monterroso told fellow committee members. Committee member Stacey Brondson-Rizzo suggested that the committee use Kelly’s fi nal evaluation as a learning experience for new members. She proposed having someone from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees meet with the committee to guide them through the process. Garfield elevators A bid is going out to replace the elevators at Garfi eld Elementary School, which have reached a critical point. The work is in the design phase and won’t be done for the school opening. However, the hope is that at least one of the school’s three elevators will be operational while the work is being done.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 3 Shown from left to right during Tuesday’s meeting at Revere High School: School Committee Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Treasurer Anthony Caggiano, member Vanessa Biasella, member Stephen Damiano Jr., Mayor/Chairman Patrick Keefe, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly, member Rafael Feliciano Sr., member Aisha Milbury-Ellis, Vice Chairwoman Jacqueline Monterroso and Assistant Supt. of Schools Dr. Danielle Mokaka-Bernardo. Participating remotely was School Committee member John Kingston. RETIREMENT | FROM Page 1 work alongside exceptional educators, staff , students, families, city leaders, and School Committee members who share an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality education for every child. I am proud of our many accomplishments, especially the monumental achievement of beginning construction on our new fl agship high school,” she wrote. Beyond the new high school, Kelly said she is proud of the relationships the school district has built. “The progress our district has made over the past three decades is the result of dedicated teamwork, thoughtful leadership, and a shared vision for excellence. I am confi dent that Revere Public Schools is well positioned for continued success, and I know the next Superintendent will inherit a district fi lled with talented professionals and a community that deeply values public education,” Kelly wrote. 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, JULY 24, 2026 ABCC probes liquor law violations Three and a half hours of drinking at Saugus bar proved fatal for wrong-way driver and the state trooper he killed By Mark E. Vogler Tribu (Photo from Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar Facebook page) T ribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar on Rte. 1 North in Saugus faces possible action against its liquor license after an investigation determined the 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! restaurant was the fi nal stop for an intoxicated wrong-way driver who collided head-on with a state trooper in a fatal crash that killed both men on May 6 in Lynnfi eld. Tribu served Hernan Ramon Marrero, 50, of Roslindale, nine alcoholic drinks during threeand-a-half hours shortly before the crash, according to a report released last week by Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. “ Toxicological testing showed Marrero’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) to be 0.192 g/100 mL, over twice the legal limit,” the report noted. “Also present in his blood were Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 30 ng/mL, an antidepressant and smoking inhibitor, and Hydroxybupropion 100 ng/ mL, a metabolite of that drug.” Thirty-year-old Trooper Kevin T. Trainor, of Georgetown, who died from injuries suffered in the crash, “demonstrated exemplary courage and self-sacrifi ce,” DA Tucker said in his statement. “His willingness to put his own life at risk to serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth likely prevented an even greater tragedy,” Tucker concluded. Meanwhile, Tribu is the subwww.810bargrille.com ject of a probe by the Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). The ABCC has issued notice to Tribu alleging multiple violations of civil regulations for serving alcoholic drinks after hours and for serving free drinks. A hearing on those allegations is set for next Tuesday (July 28). Once the ABCC completes its hearing, the Saugus Board of Selectmen — which acts as the town liquor licensing authority — will conduct its own hearing in the case. “The Board is in communication with the ABCC and working collaboratively in this matter,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta told The Saugus Advocate this week. “The ABCC still has an active investigation and will continue to work with us once their investigation is complete. Once the ABCC completes their investigation, the Board can take appropriate action on this matter,” Panetta said. She added that the ABCC requested that selectmen not speak on issues related to Tribu until after the commission’s hearing. “I am taking my direction from the ABCC,” Panetta said. “I will call my contact after the hearing for next steps. I have been following this closely, and have been in close communication with the ABCC,” she said. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano stressed that selectmen need to review the ABCC fi ndings before making a decision. “I think it’s important for all of us to know the facts before we comment on the incident,” Cogliano said. “I know the ABCC is conducting an investigation and I look forward to hearing what they have to say and if they are off ering a recommendation to the Town for us to proceed,” he said. The investigation into the fatal crash was spearheaded by the Essex County State Police Detective Unit attached to the District Attorney’s Office. The State Police’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (C.A.R.S.), the State Police Crime Scene Services, the State Police Technical Services Unit, the MassDOT Safety Inspectors, the Offi ce of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) and the Lynnfi eld and Saugus Police Departments also assisted. “In summary, the investigation revealed the following: Marrero began his evening at a restaurant in Waltham where he purchased food and was provided one complimentary drink; his tab closed out at 7:42 P.M.,” according to the district attorney’s report.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 5 Jeep enter the jughandle, graze a guardrail on the right, run a red light, take too sharp a left turn and reenter the northbound lane traveling southState Police Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed on May 6 while responding to a wrongway driver headed south in the northbound lane of Route 1 in Lynnfi eld. (Courtesy Photo) “He then traveled to Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar (“Tribu”) on Rte. 1 North in Saugus, approximately a 35-minute drive from the Waltham restaurant. He sat down at the bar at 9:15 P.M. and was served a margarita at 9:20 P.M.; he made a social media posting of a margarita at Tribu with the caption ‘Second stop!!!.’ Between 9:20 P.M. and 12:53 A.M., he was served a total of nine alcoholic drinks at Tribu.” At 1:56 A.M, Marrero departed the Tribu parking lot in his 2018 Jeep Wrangler and headed north on Rte. 1 in the northbound lane for approximately 2.3 miles. At 2:01 A.M., his vehicle entered the Rte. 1 “jughandle” next to Santarpio’s Pizza in Peabody, which enables drivers to reverse direction onto Rte. 1 South, according to the report. There are clear, visible, unobstructed and undamaged signs on both sides of the road directing motorists not to enter Route 1 North from the jughandle. MassDOT traffi c camera footage shows the bound. “The Jeep traveled 1.8 miles southbound in the northbound lane. At the Salem Street overpass, the Jeep passed a northbound EZ Disposal truck equipped with dash cam video, which shows the Jeep pass at 2:02:39 A.M.,” the report noted. The truck driver called 911. A Trooper also observed the wrong-way driver and broadcast the information to the State Police Danvers Barracks desk offi cer and area cruisers. The desk offi cer responded that he was receiving 911 calls concerning the wrong-way driver. Trooper Trainor had just completed an assigned public safety detail on the Lynnway in the area of the General Edwards Bridge and was headed home at 1:52 A.M. His cruiser radio was on and set to the channel over which the communications about the wrongway driver were broadcast. Trooper Trainor’s cruiser was the fi rst to encounter the Jeep and collided head-on with it. At the point of impact, EDR data showed the cruiser speed was between 60.4 and 68.6 miles per hour and the Jeep between 56.4 and 61.4 miles per hour. Moments after the 911 calls, other responding Troopers came upon the site of the collision, approximately 350 feet south of mile marker 59.2. “ The reconstructionist determined that Marrero’s wrong-way driving was not caused by any defect, malfunction, or condition of the Jeep or any defect or condition of the posted signage,” the report noted. “Rather, ‘the collision was caused by the actions of Mr. Marrero and, furthermore, that his wrong-way operation of the Jeep ultimately resulted in his own death as well as the line of duty death of Trooper Kevin Trainor’.” Tribu will not face criminal charges, according to the district attorney’s offi ce. “After a thorough review in light of the applicable legal standards and burden of proof, this Office has determined that criminal charges are not sustainable,” the report said. On May 7, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) Investigation and Enforcement Division received information that Marrero may have been at Tribu on May 5 and into May 6, just prior to the crash. At the outset of its investigation, the ABCC learned that the license allowed the sale of alcoholic beverages up to midnight on Monday through WednesGerry 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 Tribu (Photo from Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar Facebook page) MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goe to get things done. We make it easy for ou to ge Because here, easy means more. team that goe r you to get more of what you want. EverettBank.com day. Tribu did not seek an extension of alcoholic beverage service hours for Tuesday, May 5, into Wednesday. Documents provided to The Saugus Advocate show that Marrero received fi ve of his nine alcoholic drinks after midnight — the last one was served at 12:53 a.m. Herman Zambrano, a manager of Tribu, told Supervising Investigator Caroline L. Guarino that Marrero “was his friend and mentor for over 20 years.” “Zambrano admitted that Marrero did not pay for the Old-fashioned alcoholic beverages or any of the alcoholic beverages served or delivered to him after Midnight,” Guarino wrote in her report. Several of the drinks after midnight included Macallan 12 Year Whisky.
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 This year was only the 21st festival due to a cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic. In 2023 rain on Saturday night also drove the awards ceremony indoors. “I grew up on Revere Beach and, for me, it’s quite personal we have events on it,” she reacted before thanking Mayor Patrick Keefe. “He helps keep this event running,” she said. “We couldn’t do it without him.” Keefe, in turn, thanked the City Council and members of his administration and the event organizers for their efforts. He added that city funds appropriated for the event “are well spent to make sure we have a safe event. It’s about how we’re a coastal community and have America’s fi rst public beach,” a reference to the offi cial establishment of Revere Beach in 1896. “It’s about welcoming everyone to Revere Beach,” Hamel agreed. “Our mission is to preserve and enhance America’s oldest public beach in three areas, economic, environmental and social. This event combines all three and highlights how we all belong here. It’s a microcosm of what Revere Beach is all about.” He also said the festival’s sand sculpture theme, Boston Welcomes the World, featuring soccer balls and players relating to the World Cup being held at stadiums across the United States, including Foxboro Stadium and co-hosting nations Canada and Mexico, dovetailed with the idea of a place where everybody can go and feel at home. Summer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3. 4.3 4. $4.7 Full Service ULS $.9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! Another example of the cachet the festival has gained was a sand sculpture commissioned by marketing fi rm Extra Credit to promote a new Netflix TV series, The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell as an aging golfer coming out of retirement. “We thought it would be a great fi t,” Extra Credit associate producer Milo Nichols said. Netfl ix was one of the corporate sponsors of the festival and he was giving out promotional hats and beer koozies, which are insulated sleeves used to keep beer and soda cans cold. As a resident of Los Angeles, he’d never been to Revere Beach before. “It’s lovely,” he said. Neither Boston Welcomes the World, on which all the sculptors worked, nor the Will Ferrell piece were in the festival’s competition between sculptors coordinated by coorganizers Broken Glass. “It’s never an easy decision to make,” Broken Glass sculpting instructor Melineige Beauregard said of the decision. As he had in 2024, Jobi Bouchard of Quebec won First Prize, the People’s Choice Award and Sculptor’s Choice chosen by the other artists, for his shell-like sculpture Odyssey, possibly an allusion to the new film of the same name. Second place went to his fellow Canadian Marie-Line Gagn? for her sculpture of an armadillo Sèveline Beauregard from Canada’s entry, “Told You So” called Overprotection. Third place went to Belgian Hanneke Supply for the eye laden Digital Hideout. A connection to the World Cup was Belgium beating the United States in the Round of 16, as was East Boston resident Ndricim “Jimmy” Bejko’s creation The Final Countdown, which was inspired by the World Cup trophy. Bejko, a professional sculptor, is originally from Albania, where he attended one of the country’s few artistic high schools. He came to the US in 2005 and first saw the sand sculptures on Revere Beach in 2008, which prompted him to start working with sand. “Sand sculptures are ephemeral,” Hamel noted. “They disappear, but the artists come here.” “The artists give us something to look forward to every July,” Keefe added. Sunday evening was a perfect night for fi reworks, as they went off without a hitch. Third place: Hanneke Supply of Belgium for “Digital Hideout”. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 7 2026 Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival (Advocate Photos by Emily Harney) Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and First Lady of Revere Jennifer Keefe stand in front of First Place and People’s Choice, and Sculptor’s Choice: “Odyssey” by Jobi Bouchard. First place and People’s Choice, and Sculptor’s Choice: Jobi Bouchard of Canada for “Odyssey”. FESTIVAL | SEE Page 8 Summer Fun Prize Wheel, Arts and Crafts, Family Fun Activities Come for the food, stay for the fun!! 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) 8:00-9:00 Rumney Marsh Academy 8:00am-9:30am Lunch Beachmont School 11:00am-1:00pm Hill School 11:00am-1:00pm Paul Revere School 11:00am-1:00pm Lincoln 11:00am-1:00pm ACW 11:00am-1:00pm RMA 11:00am-1:00pm Sonny Meyers Park 11:00am-1:00pm Costa Park 11:00am-1:00pm Curtis Park (Garfield School) 12:00pm-1:00pm -new site this year Revere Beach Bandstand #1 11:00am-1:00pm Sullivan Park (Revere Beach)11:00am-1:00pm-new site this year * Locations may be subject to close due to inclement weather and Please check our social media for events and updates Instagram @reveresummereats Facebook Revere-Summer-Eats This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Jimmy Bejko from Boston, Massachusetts “The Final Countdown”.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 The festival goes packed in Revere Beach over the weekend for the annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. UUN 8RPP"VV"RQ RQ 9"VJK"""W"NV N 8RPP"VV"RQ RQ 9"VJK"""W"NV AbiX SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 H SATUURDAY, AUGUST 15 OC""N!C"4 C"!"O" 9 "! :8: f 10 AM – 2 PM D!CE!4 KCG !OHCJ! DC"! !K"O! !J"N" 1 ; TH 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM 98 CI / :LI N!"!N!REVERE BEACHH, OAK ISLAND BATH HOUSSE ENTTRY # 366 Accessible water & sand wheelchairs available for all to use for a day of fun REVERE BEACH, OAK ISLAND BATH HOUSE ENTRY # 36 462 REVERE BEACH BOULEVARD " L _^ N#$#b# D#WY# $ Al yt J \ N il \ 9\ l J # 7
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 9 Enjoying the fun were Mark Malatesta, Cindy Malatesta, City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Mary Callahan. The Nawade family poses with the “Welcome to Revere” sculpture during this weekend’s festival. Slava Borecki from Poland sculpture, “Sweet Dreams”. Patrick Harsh from Florida “Cozy Chaos” Hope Angel Fund for The RESEARCH AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CHARITY Saturday, September 12th, 2026 a sponsor • Collect pledges as a walker • Be a corporate sponsor The Angel Fund for ALS Research • 649 Main Street • Shadows of festival goers cast over the largest sculpture on the beach, welcoming all to the annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. www.theangelfund.org
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 96TH ANNUAL Grande Festa in Honor of San Rocco August 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026 Feast hours: Friday 6-11pm; Saturday 6-11pm; Sunday 1-9pm Pearl and Thacher Streets. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free residential parking. Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - Stands open 6:30 PM - Procession from the Italian American Citizens Club Pearl St Saturday, August 8th 6 PM - Stands Open WildFire Sunday, August 9th 1:00 PM - Procession w/ Statue of St. Rocco Where were you in the eighties? Playing PAC-MAN? Watching General Hospital? Whatever your memories, BACK TO THE 80s BAND Malden Native & Entertainer Special Appearance BY Beer and Wine Garden, Raffle, Food, Games and Live Entertainment all weekend. Fun for everyone! www.SaintRoccosFeast.org
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 11 Festival goers stop to take photographs of second place winner: Marie-Line Gagné of Canada for “Overprotection”. Bouke Atem from the Netherlands, “Birds Eye View Of Your City”. Swasti Gupta, age 3, admires fi rst place winner Jobi Bouchard’s entry, “Odyssey”. Revere Housing Trust Launches Buy Down Program for Homebuyers By Barbara Taormina T he Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is gearing up for their next big program to make homeownership possible for low-to-moderateincome buyers. The board’s Buy Down program is a pilot homeownership assistance initiative that will help eligible households close the gap between market prices and what is considered aff ordable in exchange for deed restrictions and profi t sharing with the trust. The Buy Down program reduces the diff erence between the sales price of a home and an aff ordable price for low-to-moderate-income buyers. It differs from the down payment assistance program, which is a fl at $10,000 grant. The board has acknowledged that the $10,000 down payment has not kept pace with local home sales prices. The Buy Down program is unique because it will lower the purchase price and create genuine aff ordability. The board is aiming to create deed-restricted, owneroccupied homes while supporting Revere families who are priced out of the current market. Homes purchased through the Buy Down program will carry a deed restricPROGRAM | SEE Page 18
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 State Representative Jessica Giannino State Senator Lydia Edwards with State Rep. Jessica Giannino. State Representative Jessica Giannino welcomes her guests, Anthony Sawaya, Mike DiBiasi, Council Vice-President Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, and Councillor at-Large Bob Haas. State Rep. Jeff ery Rosario Turco introduced his colleague at the State House, State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Mayor Patrick and First Lady Jennifer Keefe with State Rep. Jessica Giannino and Anthony Fierro. Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino and proud father of State Rep. Jessica Giannino welcomed everyone in attendance.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 13 Hosts Packed Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser Elected offi cials from Revere, Saugus, and throughout the state gathered last Monday evening in support for State Rep. Giannino. The Zaccaria family supports State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Danielle, Natalia, Michael Jr., and Michael Zaccaria, and City Councillor Chris Giannino.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 State Representative Jessica Giannino State Rep. Jeff ery Rosario Turco, Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Rep. and hostess Jessica Giannino, and Councillor at-Large Joanne McKenna. Local government leaders, Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Council President Anthony Zambuto, and Council Vice President Angela-Guarino Sawaya. State Rep. Jessica Giannino always packs the house, and last Monday evening was no exception.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 15 Hosts Packed Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser State Rep. Jessica Giannino addressed the large crowd thanking everyone for their continued support. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro with State Rep. Jessica Giannino and colleague Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino. Suff olk Country District Attorney Kevin Hayden and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Supporting Revere’ s State Rep. Jessica Giannino were Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, and Councillor at-Large Marc Silvestri. State Rep. Jessica Giannino with her election lucky charm, DeMaino’s owner, Lenny DeMaino.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 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 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on one roll call from the week of July 13-17. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. PETS (H 5589) House 151-1, approved a bill that supporters say will strengthen animal welfare protections, modernize veterinary technician licensing and support responsible pet ownership. The House version of the measure does not include a major provision that is in the version of the bill already passed by the Senate. Supporters of the Senate version say that the Senate version would end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop system by banning commercial sales of cats and dogs in pet stores. The House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. Provisions of the House measure include modernizing the state’s dog licensing and kennel oversight laws by strengthening inspection requirements; improving reporting from licensing authorities; ensuring that dogs housed in kennels are properly licensed; and establishing a clearer legal process for addressing cases of animal neglect. Law enforcement and animal control offi cers will be able to petition courts for timely intervention when animals are suffering from neglect, allowing courts to order appropriate care, remove animals from dangerous situations when necessary or permanently prohibit individuals from owning animals in serious cases. The bill strengthens protections for animals used in research by expanding adoption opportunities for dogs and cats after research concludes. Other provisions prohibit a manufacturer or contract testing facility from using a traditional animal test method if there is an alternative test method when testing a product, product formulation, chemical or ingredient; updates Massachusetts law governing pet insurance by adopting nationally recognized consumer protection standards; establishes penalties for transportation network companies like Uber and their drivers who unlawfully refuse service to riders accompanied by service animals; and establishes a statewide pet ownership program for older adults living in public housing. The program prohibits blanket bans on pets while allowing housing authorities to adopt reasonable pet policies that protect residents, animals and housing facilities. “This legislation modernizes the commonwealth’s animal welfare laws while supporting responsible pet ownership, strengthening veterinary care, protecting consumers and while ensuring stronger enforcement of existing animal protection laws,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “If there is any issue that we can all agree on, it’s that all of our furry friends deserve long, happy lives,” said Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham), House chair of the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. “This legislation is a strong step towards that goal. We are employing robust measures to promote good caretaking and penalize bad actors, such as expanding policy related to veterinary technicians and pet insurance, banning the use of animals in household product safety research and adding new oversight to the kennel industry. I am especially proud of the wide bipartisan support that this bill garnered, highlighting our collective unity on this issue.” “This is more of the state putting its thumbs on the scales with local communities,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver), the only member to vote against the measure. “Animals are being transformed from pets into four-legged humans and while I hate the idea of someone having to give up a pet to go into state housing, the burden this places on others is one that is being overlooked, not to mention the additional costs of repairing and rehabilitating housing for the next resident after a pet owner leaves. The restrictions on small businesses are too much. Pet stores track their animals and maintain health records prior to selling. If the state would just enforce the laws we already have, this would be unnecessary.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL NO ROLL CALL VOTES ON THREE MAJOR BILLS — The Senate approved three major bills last week by a voice vote, without a recorded roll call. The three bills would ban the use of DEHP, a toxic chemical which is commonly added to plastic intravenous bags and tubing (H 5550); support the safety of frontline health care workers (S 3171); and help older adults age in place in the Bay State by improving the home care industry that assists elders with basic care like cooking, dressing and bathing (S 3170). In the Massachusetts Senate, it only takes one senator to request a roll call vote. A roll call vote is then ordered if at least one-fi fth of the senators present support the motion to have a roll call or if a number of members equal to the total number of members of the minority party (currently fi ve Republicans) support the motion — whichever is less. It is impossible to determine how a senator votes on a voice vote. Here’s how a voice vote works: Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is fi lling in for her at the podium, orchestrates a voice vote with a simple: “All those in favor of the bill say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The Ayes have it and the bill is approved.” Or: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The No’s have it and the bill is rejected.” Senators don’t actually say “Yes” or “No,” and, in fact, they don’t say a word. The outcome was predetermined earlier behind closed doors. Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) was the leading voice debating in favor of two of the three proposals on the Senate fl oor. She did not request a roll call vote on either of those two bills. She did not respond to repeated attempts by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her why she did not ask for a roll call vote so that senators would be on the record as voting for or against the measures. None of the Senate’s fi ve Republicans requested a roll call on any of the three bills. GOP senators are often promoting transparency in government so it was a surprise that none requested a roll call vote. None of the fi ve Republican senators responded to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s repeated requests asking them why they didn’t request a roll call. The five GOP senators are Sens. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton), Peter Durant (R-Spencer), Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). TOXIC MEDICAL DEVICES (H 5550) — The Senate, on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would ban the use of DEHP, a toxic chemical which is commonly added to plastic intravenous bags and tubing and linked to breast, liver, lung and testicular cancer. Many IV bags currently contain DEHP, which is added to improve the plastic’s fl exibility but can pose serious health dangers to patients. The measure also prevents manufacturers from replacing DEHP with similar ortho-phthalates and encourages the transition to safer alternatives while preserving limited exemptions for specialized blood collection and cell therapy products. “The Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act was filed because patients should never have to worry that the tools meant to heal them are exposing them to a cancer-linked chemical, especially when safe alternatives already exist in use right here in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Joan Lovely, Senate sponsor of the legislation. “Seeing this advance through the Legislature brings Massachusetts to the brink of leading the nation on exemplary medical care.” “We are once again elevating the standard of care in the commonwealth and we should all be proud of that,” said Sen. Bill Driscoll (D-Milton), Senate chair of the Committee on Public Health. “When implemented, this will improve the health of patients by decreasing exposure to toxins and known carcinogens.” WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (S 3171) — The Senate on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved legislation that supporters said would support the safety of frontline health care BHRC | SEE Page 19
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 17 1. In July 1903 the country’s fi rst police cruiser began service in what city? 2. In what trilogy would you find the Undying Lands and the port city Grey Havens? What to Do When Medical Bills Pile Up Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t aff ord to pay. I had Aff ordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical bills. What can I do? --Struggling Patient Dear Struggling, You’re defi nitely not alone. Medical debt is very common. About 1 in 12 Americans are dealing with it, and many had insurance when the bills started piling up. The good news is there are ways to reduce what you owe and make it more manageable. Here are some steps that can help. Check your bills Medical billing errors are more common than you might think, so start by taking a close look at every bill and explanation of benefi ts you receive. Watch for duplicate charges, services you did not receive or prices that seem off . If something does not look right, call your provider’s billing offi ce and ask for an itemized bill. Do not be shy about asking questions. Even small mistakes can add up. Ask about help Most hospitals, especially nonprofi t ones, are required to off er fi nancial assistance programs, often called charity care. Depending on your income, you may qualify to have part or even all of your bill forgiven. Call the hospital billing office and ask specifically about financial assistance. You can also visit DollarFor. org, a nonprofi t that helps patients apply for charity care programs at no cost. Negotiate costs If you do not qualify for assistance, you still have options. Many hospitals and doctors are willing to work with patients, especially if you reach out early. Ask if they can lower the bill or offer a discount if you can pay something upfront. You can also request a no interest payment plan to spread the cost out over time. If this feels overwhelming, a medical billing advocate can help. The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, at aphadvocates.org, can connect you with professionals who review bills and negotiate on your behalf. Find programs Since you recently lost coverage, it is also worth checking whether you qualify for Medicaid, especially if your income has dropped. You can apply through Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid offi ce. Another helpful tool is BenefitsCheckUp.org, from the National Council on Aging, which can point you to programs that help lower health care and prescription costs. Get support You do not have to handle this on your own. There are several trusted organizations that off er free or low-cost help. The Patient Advocate Foundation (patientadvocate.org) provides case management services and can help you fi nd fi - nancial assistance. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org) offers nonprofi t credit counseling and guidance on managing debt. You can also visit NeedyMeds.org to locate programs that can help lower the cost of prescriptions and other medical expenses. The most important thing is to act sooner rather than later. Ignoring medical bills can lead to collections and added stress, but many providers are willing to work with you if you reach out. Start by reviewing your bills, then explore assistance programs and payment options. With some persistence, you can often lower what you owe and set up a plan that fi ts your budget. Medical debt is common, even among people who had insurance, but it is often negotiable, and there are real resources available to help you through it. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5, Norman, OK 7070. 3. On July 24, 1980, the Quietly Confident Quartet of what down under country won the Olympics’ men’s swimming 4x100 meter medley relay? 4. How is a shroud related to a ship? 5. What are courgettes? 6. On July 25, 1908, Tokyo University Professor Kikunae Ikeda received a patent for extracting MSG from what? 7. What is a soccer forward also called? 8. How are Nantasket Roads and President Roads similar? 9. On July 26, 1856, who was born who received an Academy Award for his screenplay of his play “Pygmalion”? 10. What is Black Bottom: a candy, canyon or dance? 11. July 27 is Bagpipe Appreciation Day; what is a bagpipe chanter? 12. Kool-Aid was inspired by what gelatin product? 13. Marshmallows originated in what country: France, Ireland or USA? 14. On July 28, 1800, the oldest continuously operating police force began where: Boston, London or Paris? 15. How are Annie, Cinderella and Oliver Twist similar? 16. What are the two meanings of “brig”? 17. On July 29, 1914, what canal was opened that borders on a town with the name of a food? 18. How are O, HO and N similar? 19. In June a Coloradan grew the largest trap on what kind of plant? 20. July 30 is National Cheesecake Day; what trumpeter known for “Grazing in the Grass” said, “Once in a while, I treat myself to a cheesecake or carrot cake”? Answers 1. Boston; it was a chauffeur-driven Stanley Steamer and seated an offi cer high enough “to allow him to look over the back fences” 2. “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien 3. Australia (The team’s senior member gave them their nickname.) 4. A rope from a ship’s masthead to support a mast 5. What zucchini are called in some places (e.g., Britain and France) 6. A seaweed (Laminaria japonica) that his wife used to make dashi stock 7. Striker 8. Two deep places for ships to anchor while awaiting favorable tides to get to Boston 9. George Bernard Shaw (“Pygmalion” had a later fi lm adaptation, “My Fair Lady.”) 10. Dance 11. A reed pipe with finger holes; it plays the melody. 12. Jell-O 13. France 14. London (Thames River Police; now called Marine Policing Unit) 15. Fictional orphans 16. Type of two-masted ship; a place (like on a ship) for temporarily keeping U.S. Navy offenders 17. Cape Cod Canal (Sandwich) 18. Types of scales in indoor model railroading 19. Venus flytrap (2.59 inches, Guinness World Record) 20. Hugh Masekela
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Also Known As: Date of Death: To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of , a will has been admitted to informal probate. of , has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond. - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT D DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING MARVIN ALFREDO MONTANO To the Defendant: REGISTER OF PROBATE I love summertime. I try to get to the beach as much as possible. Mostly Shay’s Beach, aka Constitution Beach here in East Boston and not getting too bored. I still get back over Wollaston Beach where I once lived. Two great beaches to hang out at. My object is to get a good tan and get nice and dark. Being Sicilian and Irish all at once, I have discovered I never burn or turn red as a tomato like my mom always did at the beach. Thank God for that good ole Sicilian DNA along with 4 percent Tunisian DNA for good measure. PROGRAM | FROM Page 11 tion for the first 10 years. If the home is resold, it must be resold at an aff ordable price. From 10 to 20 years, if there is a profi t from the sale of the home, the homeowner and Trust split the profi t. After 20 years, the homeowner owns the property outright with no aff ordability restrictions. The Buy Down program is funded by the Affordable Housing Trust, the Community Development Block Grant and T he Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival was last weekend, and RevereTV posted daily updates and coverage all week long. Watch the short videos from throughout the competition and the full recording of Saturday’s Awards Ceremony on the RTV Community Channel and YouTube. Before watching the Awards Ceremony, check out the individual sculptures in the photos and videos posted to the RTV Facebook and Instagram accounts to see if you can guess the winner. RevereTV thanks Erica Porzio, who hosted all of this year’s sand-sculpting updates! Erica Porzio also hosted this year’s rendition of “Conversations with the Mayor.” The two talked about developments across the city, including updates on Revere’s small businesses, the International Sand ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Living A Beach Bum Summer Again By Sal Giarratani Going to the beach can be very healthy if you don’t lie there too much or too long. I love the summer heat and sun, but I don’t care much for skin cancer. Back on my 37th birthday, I had some surgery over at the Carney Hospital to remove some skin cancer from my nose. Nothing has ever grown back, and I use plenty of sunscreen, number 100, today. Finally, is it just me or is summer zooming by. The World Cup has thankfully left East Boston, and I have my parking space back. Between soccer and the Tall Ships, it’s been hell living in Jeffries Point. Well, Eastie Week is almost state assistance with a capped amount of help per household. At their meeting earlier this month, the board discussed advertising the program and designing the applications to be eligible for the program applicants — must have a local connection, such as two years of residency in Revere or have a child in the Revere school system. Applicants must also fall into the low-to-moderateincome range. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be available in here as is Taste of Eastie. These last two summer events never took parking spaces away for me Another sign that summer is moving along too fast, I am already thinking about my end of summer vacation to my niece’s Tanya home just outside of Minneapolis and another trip to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, MN. After that, soon my beach chair goes back into the cellar. My sunscreen packed away and then back to the classroom for another school year. Summer doers move fast right after July 4th but remember the whole month of August is still ahead of us, right? English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Board members plan to engage local banks and lenders in Revere, so they understand the program and can work with its requirements. They also intend to blanket the city with fl yers, light up social media with information and do whatever it takes to get the word out to residents who might benefi t from this opportunity. Applications for the Buy Down program are expected to be available this fall. RevereTV Spotlight Sculpting Festival and other exciting projects shaping the community. Mayor Patrick Keefe refl ects on his experience serving as mayor and what he sees ahead for Revere. Then, in a similar special program, Mayor Keefe is joined by Carol Tye for a conversation about the latest updates about Revere High School, the redevelopment of McMakin Field and what’s new for Revere Public Schools students and the community. Both of these programs are posted to YouTube and can be viewed on the RTV Community Channel. Last week Mayor Keefe — in collaboration with Revere Parks & Recreation, the Department of Planning & Community Development and the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Foundation — celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new soccer pitch at the Beachmont School! The Mini Pitch at Frederick’s Park was awarded to the city by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. A mini pitch is a hard-court surface suitable for soccer games. The pitch is ready to inspire a new generation of soccer players! Watch the recording of the grand opening now on the RTV Community Channel. While in the Beachmont neighborhood, check out the amphitheater that just opened at the new Suff olk Downs development. It is called The Amp, and the City of Revere held a ribbon-cutting ceremony a few days ago that was recorded and is now playing on RevereTV | SEE Page 21
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 Page 19 BHRC | FROM Page 16 workers by improving vital security protocols at hospitals and doctors’ offi ces across the state; help law enforcement make timely arrests for assaults at health care facilities; extend new supports to health care employees who are assaulted on the job; and shield victims’ personal information from assailants. A key section would establish that employees who suffer workplace violence are entitled to paid leave for any time spent seeking medical treatment and aiding in the prosecution of their attacker, without using any vacation, sick or personal time. “Every 36 minutes, a health care worker in Massachusetts is assaulted or threatened on the job,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), Senate sponsor of the legislation. “That is not [in] the job description, and it never should be a reality for any professional. The bill the Senate passed today is built on legislation I have fi led session after session on behalf of our nurses, our front-line caregivers and our hospitals. It requires every facility to assess its own risks with its own workers, build a real prevention program and ensure accountability. It gives an assaulted worker paid leave, privacy and a lawful response.” “No health care worker should ever be subjected to violence in the course of their duties, working long hours to selfl essly care for their patients,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (DWestport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “It’s alarming that almost seven out of ten nurses have reported workplace violence, an unacceptable statistic that must end now. Our dedicated health care workers will now have updated workplace violence prevention programs and a stronger support system to ensure a safe and professional workplace environment.” “Health care workers show up every day to take care of us,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The least we can do is make sure they’re safe while they do it. Today we are giving hospitals and law enforcement the tools they need to prevent violence before it happens and respond quickly when it does, so our nurses, doctors and health care staff can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.” The House has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and a conference committee will likely be appointed to craft a compromise version. HOME CARE (S 3170) — The Senate on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved a proposal that supporters said would help older adults age in place at home by improving the home care industry that assists elders with basic care like cooking, dressing and bathing. A key provision would establish a licensure process, which would include fi ngerprinting and background checks for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services, and that home care workers are protected. Massachusetts is currently among a handful of states that do not regulate home care agencies. Other provisions help connect people in need of care with a properly checked home care service by requiring the Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to share a list of verifi ed and licensed agencies on its website; creating a committee—the Home Care Worker and Consumer Abuse Stakeholder Advisory Committee—to advise EOHHS on new regulations and how to handle safety concerns for both consumers and home care workers; and creating a special commission to explore the idea of a possible state program which people would pay into and from which older and retired adults would receive long-term services or support. “Home care is such an important component to our overall system, allowing people to remain in their homes with dignity, and receive the care they need to maintain their daily lives,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “By creating a licensure process, both the caregiver and the client benefi t, ensuring the best care for our residents, and increasing the level of integrity for the home care worker. This legislation closes a loophole that will now mandate that these important health care workers be under proper state regulations and oversight. These regulations will go a long way towards giving patients and their families a large measure of comfort and peace of mind.” “Everyone—consumers and workers—will be safer with home care licensure,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate chair of the Committee on Aging and Independence and the Senate sponsor of the legislation. “If you qualify for statepaid home care, the agency who sends you workers is required to train and supervise them and meet other standards. But if you’re private pay, you may have to fi nd someone in a hurry. There are a large and growing number of agencies, many for profi t. They can send care workers who would come into your home and help with grocery shopping and even intimate help with showering. We don’t even know how many such agencies there are. And they don’t have to meet any standards. The bill is supported by home care organizations, SEIU 1199 and consumer groups. Most of us will need long term care at some point, and many of us will fi nd it very hard to aff ord.” “As Massachusetts’ population ages, the demand for homecare is rising,” said Cari Medina, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. “Older adults and people with disabilities who receive care at home, and their families, deserve protection from fl y-bynight homecare operations that cut corners and mistreat workers to make a quick buck. BHRC | SEE Page 21 UMass Amherst announces spring 2026 Dean’s List T he following students were named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students are appointed to the Dean’s List at the end of a semester in which they have completed a minimum of 12 graded credits and have earned a grade point average of 3.500 or better. From Revere: Maximiliano Arredondo, Razan Sara Belguendouz, Zackaria Ali Benlail, Camila Echeverri, Kristina Marie Fagioli, Jonathan Graciano Fula, Abbes Yacine Ghiat, Julian Angelo Goglia, Esteban Andres Henao, Jiacheng Jason Li, Luz Juliana Marquez, Emanuelle Cristina Menezes, Jaeron Valera Mercado, Adam Emad Metawea, Srinidhi Mukundan, Anh Thy Thien Nguyen, Olivia Marie Osborne, Gia Laureen Polci, Saff a Shaheen Rashid, Karla Paola Leal Robles, Beatriz Santos, Adriana Nicole Velasco. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. 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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 RevereTV | FROM Page 18 the Community Channel. The City of Revere posted upcoming events happening at The Amp on the city calendar at revere.org as part of a Summer Series program. This week on “In the Loop,” the liaisons talk about this year’s Revere Beach Farmer’s Market! The market opens on July 25 and runs every SaturPage 21 day through the end of September from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the green space across from 382 Ocean Ave. You’ll be able to shop for fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, handcrafted items and more. The market accepts SNAP and HIP benefi ts. To learn more, visit revere. org or watch this announcement in fi ve languages on all RevereTV media outlets. BHRC | FROM Page 19 ”EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Alvarez, Jaime Andres C Canelas, Leslie Goeden, Cathleen Hernandez, Rafael Orellana Hysenbegasi, Erion Moreschi, Helen A Oboni, Safet Olaya, Bladimir Alberto T Pineda, Nelson M Pratt, Peggy Rodriguez, Santos P G Rossil, Keny S Soto, Tatiana Hincapie Sanuncini, Michail Lenis, Blanca Elena Villanueva, Dora C Hysenbegasi, Etleva Oboni, Elisa Pineda, Marleny M BUYER2 Fennelly, Lauren Hope SELLER1 Oliver, Jose Deveau, Jeff rey R Fiore, Giovanna Parziale Rt Gomez, Delvin Coo, Jocelyn 149 Mointain LLC Romagna, Rose M Vong, Samrith Sandler Square LLC Ayala, Alvaro 63 Johnston St LLC Massucco, Melvin J Sang, Suong Ayala, Julia Amparo Perez Massucco, Donna M SELLER2 Goncalves, Eugenia Deveau, Donna Parziale, Phillp P 10 Ocean Ave #211 19 North Ave 39 Howard St 15 Whitin Ave 149 Mountain Ave INCLUDE LGBTQ MEMBER (S 116) — The Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to the House, a measure that would expand the number of board members on the Juvenile Justice and Policy Data Board from its original 21 members to 23 members. The bill would designate one of the additional seats to the Executive Director of the Commission on LGBTQ Youth or a designee and would designate the other additional seat to an individual with past juvenile justice involvement from a list provided by Kiva Centers and the Parent/Professional Advocacy League. “I am thrilled to see my juvenile justice legislation pass through the Senate so we can ensure this critical board will have a voice representing LGBTQ youth and give more voice to individuals with lived experience in the juvenile justice system,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett). “LGBTQ youth are more likely to be seriously mistreated by others in the juvenile justice system, face excessive punishments and are at higher risk of being rejected by their families and harassed in school settings. It is absolutely essential that we have someone from the LGBTQ community helping advise state agencies on how we can best support these youth.” Revere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com ADDRESS DATE PRICE 194 Reservoir Ave 26 Newhall St 07.02.26 705000 07.02.26 705000 07.02.26 475000 06.29.26 668000 06.30.26 705000 07.02.26 491000 07.02.26 1230000 376 Ocean Ave #914 06.30.26 449000 57 Thornton St 112 Stevens St 60 Park Ave 15 Frank Ave 238 Squire Rd 06.30.26 1130000 06.30.26 900000 06.29.26 890000 06.30.26 590000 06.29.26 717000
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