YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 36, No.34 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Revere Students Revere Students Head Back T Head Back To Schoolo School WELCOME BACK: Susan B. Anthony Principal Joanne Willett welcomed eighth graders Anderson Solano Lemus, Vincenzo Santilli, Anthony Rodriguez and Andij Sharma back to school on Tuesday as Revere Public Schools began another year of learning. See inside for back-to-school information and highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Friday, August 28, 2026 Several contested races highlight State Primary Ballot in Revere By Th e Advocate R evere voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 1, BALLOT | SEE Page 3
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Lee Allen Meyer Announces Candidacy for State Representative in The 19th I ~ ESTATE SALE ~ EVERYTHING MUST GO! Saturday, September 5 * 10 AM - 5 PM 62 Ballard Street, Saugus Lots of Power Tools, Bedroom Set, Lawnmower, Snowblower & More! “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 am running for state representative to bring representation to the 19th Suff olk that refl ects the values and priorities of Winthrop and Revere residents. I will bring empathy, integrity and worker-focused policy to the position if elected. My experience as a 12-year paramedic has given me a unique insight into the daily struggles of our community. I work as a paramedic for Mass General Brigham and for Cataldo Ambulance, which provides services to Winthrop and Revere, as well as other communities. Serving Winthrop and Revere, I have come to love the communities and understand the challenges that residents face. First and foremost, having seen up close the terrible consequences of inadequate health care, my primary focus as a legislator will be public health and making the healthcare system more aff ordable and accessible. I will fi ght for women’s reproductive freedom, so that no woman’s health will be endangered by the inability to Suffolk access the care she needs. Gun violence, in addition to destroying families, also increases the burden on our healthcare system. I will support the strongest gun safety laws possible to make our communities safer and our families stronger. I will also fi ght to protect all Massachusetts residents, including the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, from the cruel and immoral assault on their rights by the current federal administration. For too long, there has been a sense in politics that those who represent us—regardless of party—don’t actually understand the issues that we face every day. As a long-time healthcare worker, I have a fi rsthand understanding of the aff ordability crisis that we face here in Massachusetts and across the country. I will work tirelessly to bring down costs for working people and shift the balance of power away from wealthy corporations and individuals to people who earn their living honestly with hard work. Strong public schools are one of the greatest investments we can make in the future of Revere, Winthrop, and the Commonwealth. I will work to ensure that every child has access to a highquality public education, regardless of their zip code or family income, and that every educator receives the respect, resources, and support necessary to help students succeed. I will also fight for more transparency and accountability in the Massachusetts Legislature, the least productive and least transparent legislature in the country. The fi rst order of business is to ensure that the audit of the legislature--which was supported by 72% of Massachusetts voters, but which has been resisted by the current legislators--is carried out and brings the accountability that we all deserve. My opponent in this race opposes women’s reproductive freedom, voted against the comprehensive gun safety law enacted in 2024, and has voted with Republicans for tax policies that favor the wealthy over working people. He has admitted having voted for Donald Trump and has donated to Republicans yet runs as a Democrat. He has used Trump-like rhetoric to describe politicians he does not like and voted with Republicans for measures that peddle the myth of voter fraud. He has voted against complying with the audit of the legislature. To bring back decency, empathy and transparency to our politics, please vote for me in the Democratic primary on September 1, 2026. Early voting runs August 22-28.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 3 BALLOT | FROM Page 1 for the state primary election, with several contested races appearing on the Democratic and Republican ballots. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, featuring incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, is expected to be the race drawing the most attention and potentially driving turnout. Locally, state Rep. Jessica Giannino is unopposed on the Democratic ballot in the 16th Suff olk District. In the 19th Suff olk District, incumbent state Rep. Jeff Turco faces a primary challenge from Lee Allen Matthew Meyer. Other contested Democratic races include the U.S. House seat currently held by Katherine Clark, who faces challenges from Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman. In the Suff olk County district attorney’s race, incumbent Kevin Hayden faces Linda Champion and former District Attorney Rachael Rollins. Incumbent Governor’s Councillor Terrence Kennedy is also facing a primary challenge from Diann Baylis. Several statewide Democratic candidates are unopposed, including Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, state Sen. Lydia Edwards, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Secretary of State William Galvin, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Auditor Diana DiZoglio and Register of Probate Stephanie Everett. The Republican ballot features considerably fewer contested races. The only contested Republican primary is for governor, with Michael Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve seeking the nomination. Other Republican candidates on the ballot include John Deaton for U.S. Senate, Shawn Oliver for lieutenant governor, Michael Walsh for attorney general and Elizabeth Dionne for treasurer. There are no Republican candidates for the remaining offi ces on the ballot. Revere Polling Locations • Ward 1, Precincts 1 and 2: Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, 15 Everard St., gymnasium, Bennington Street entrance. • Ward 1, Precinct 3: American Legion Post 61, 249 Broadway. • Ward 2, Precinct 1: Garfield Magnet School, 176 Garfield Ave., gymnasium. • Ward 2, Precincts 2, 3 and 3A: Carl Hyman Towers, 50 Walnut Ave. • Ward 3, Precincts 1, 2 and 3: Revere High School, 101 School St., gymnasium, Fieldhouse entrance. • Ward 4, Precincts 1, 2 and 3: Staff Sgt. James J. Hill Elementary School, 51 Park Ave., parking lot entrance. • Ward 5, Precinct 1: Point of Pines Yacht Club, 28 Rice Ave. • Ward 5, Precinct 1A: Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. • Ward 5, Precincts 2 and 3: Paul Revere School, 395 Revere St., gymnasium. • Ward 6, Precincts 1, 2 and 3: West Revere Complex, A.C. Whelan School, 107 Newhall St., gymnasium, Sargent Street entrance. RevereTV Spotlight A ll Abilities Day at Revere Beach was such a success this year! This annual event focuses on giving community members of all abilities the chance to enjoy Revere Beach safely. In addition to specialized beach equipment, there were vendors, games and entertainment by DJ Rick Freni. RevereTV was there to interview the organizers from the Commission on Disabilities as well as some of the participants. Watch the short video coverage now posted to YouTube and playing on the Community Channel over the next few weeks. Revere’s Department of Parks & Recreation held its 10th Annual End of Summer Color Party at Susan B. Anthony Middle School last weekend. All attendees RevereTV | SEE Page 5 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, AUGUST 28, 2026 Women Encouraging Empowerment awarded $60K Cummings Grant W omen Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) has been selected as one of 150 nonprofi ts to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Revere-based organization will receive $60,000 over three years. WEE is dedicated to supporting immigrant and refugee women and their families as they pursue economic stability, leadership opportunities and meaningful participation in their communities. WEE off ers programming in education and job readiness, community building and economic support, including English language classes, computer training, medical debt assistance, community Zumba classes and the Women’s Circle. Through a weekly Resource Hub and a pop-up Free Store, WEE connects community members with basic needs and multiple resources. “WEE has instituted new programs including the Repair to Rewear pilot program in sewing instruction. This grant will help us to respond to the needs and interests of our community and keep serving immigrant women in meaningful ways,” says WEE Board President and Founder Fatou Drammeh. “WEE is deeply grateful to the Cummings Foundation. This funding will allow us to dream big, knowing that we have reliable funding to support our goals through the coming years,” says Interim Executive Director Jessica Wilson. This year the Woburn-based Cummings Foundation increased its annual grant program from $30 million to $35 million and shifted to fully unrestricted funding, allowing recipients to direct grant dollars where they are needed most. Foundation executive director and trustee Joyce Vyriotes noted that the changes reflect growing concerns among Greater Boston nonprofi ts about rising costs, increased demand for services and sustained uncertainty around public funding. “Nonprofi t professionals are closest to the challenges facing their communities, making them best positioned to determine where and how new funds will drive the greatest impact,” said Vyriotes. “By proWEE | SEE Page 19 WEE volunteers lead children’s crafts and activities for community members at the Beach Moves and Grooves event, which was held in August 2026. WEE staff , volunteers and community members at the annual Mother’s Day celebration event in 2026
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 5 RevereTV | FROM Page 3 got to run around and play games and celebrate amidst clouds of color. Parks & Recreation Director Mike Hinojosa was interviewed and goes over some upcoming events in the city put on by Parks & Recreation. Watch RTV’s coverage of this event on the Community Channel and YouTube. The Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center held its Summer Spritz Dance Party at Saint Anthony’s Church last week. It will be scheduled on the Community Channel during the senior concert series timeslot, which is every weekday at noon. Attendees of the spritz were treated with lunch and got to dance with friends to some upbeat hits! Get a look at all of the fun in the recording posted to YouTube and on television for the next month. All community event coverage and programming plays on the Community Channel, which is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. Productions by RevereTV are also posted to the RTV YouTube page. Follow @RevereTV on Instagram as well to get the most recent and updated content. Some community event coverage to look forward to as summer ends is Bocce on the Beach and the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival! RevereTV is also your community source for all local government meetings from City Hall. Meeting coverage is scheduled as posted on the City of Revere’s website calendar. You can watch them all on RTV GOV and YouTube. The current replay rotation on television includes all meetings from August. The latest Revere City Council Meeting is preceded by a Committee of the Whole Meeting that unveils memorial portraits of former female city councillors. Watch this special event and more on RTV GOV, which is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RTV GOV. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Restoration Committee’s Bocce on the Beach BEACH BOCCE WINNERS: On Saturday, August 22nd the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Restoration Committee held its annual Bocce on the Beach tournament. All money raised will go towards restoration projects in Revere’s only cemetery, which dates back to at least 1693. Here, tournament winners Team Stringi, aka The Sandfl eas, accept the Mario Pagnoni Memorial Trophy. The committee wishes to thank the Revere Parks and Recreation Department, Fine Line, the DJ Dude, all our sponsors and players, and everyone else who contributed to the tournament. See next week’s edition of Bocce on the Beach photo highlights. (Courtesy photo) 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 MORE SUPPOR MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goe to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. team that goe r you to get more of what you want. EverettBank.com
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 City Council unveils portraits honoring three women who broke barriers in city government Late City Councillors Margaret O’Hara, Elvira Curcio and Katherine Penn honored By Anthony Boyd T he Revere City Council honored three women who helped break barriers in local government Monday evening, unveiling memorial portraits of Margaret O’Hara, Elvira “Vera” Curcio and Katherine “Kathy” Penn during a special Committee of the Whole meeting. Family members of the three former councillors joined current members of the City Council at the Aug. 24 ceremony as the portraits were unveiled and formally added to the walls of the City Council Chambers. Back to School! Mid-grade Regular 3.89 4.47 5.29 $4.59 Established 1978 Full Service ULS $4.579 Order online at angelosoil.com The family of Elvira “Vera” Curcio honoring her as her new portrait gets displayed in the City Council Chambers; pictured from left to right: son-in-law Nicholas DiGiovanni, daughter Georgette Curcio DiGiovanni, daughter Joanne Curcio and niece Debra Cesaro Columbus. woman to serve on the Revere City Council. Guarino-Sawaya said O’Hara entered public offi ce at a time when relatively few women held elected positions. “She not only broke a barrier but also helped establish the presence of women in local government in Revere,” Guarino-Sawaya said. Curcio continued that progress, becoming the fi rst woman elected to represent Ward 3. Guarino-Sawaya said Curcio was a strong advocate for her neighborhood and worked to ensure Ward 3 residents had a voice in city government. “Her election demonstrated that women not only belonged at this table, but could also eff ectively represent and lead their communities,” she said. Penn also made history, becoming the fi rst woman elected to represent Ward 2 and later the fi rst woman elected president of the Revere City Council. “In that leadership role, she helped guide the work of the council and set an example of what women could achieve in positions of authority within city government,” Guarino-Sawaya said. For Guarino-Sawaya, however, the unveiling represented more than the addition of three portraits to the council chamber walls. “For many years, when we looked around these council chambers, we saw the faces of men who helped shape Revere’s history,” she said. “But Margaret, Elvira and Katherine were part of that history, too.” “They served in these chambers, represented the people of Revere and helped shape the city,” she added. “They deserve to be represented here alongside the men who served with them.” Guarino-Sawaya also connected the ceremony to the women currently serving in Revere government, includKerosene Now Available! City Council Vice-President Angela Guarino-Sawaya, who led the effort to recognize the three women, described the ceremony as a “truly special and historic moment” for the City Council. “As we unveil these portraits, we honor three remarkable women — Margaret O’Hara, Elvira Curcio and Katherine Penn — women who broke barriers and helped pave the way for every woman who would follow them into these chambers,” Guarino-Sawaya said. O’Hara made history in 1973 when she became the first Pictured are the memorial portraits of Margaret O’Hara, Elvira “Vera” Curcio and Katherine “Kathy” Penn that were unveiled during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night in the City Council Chambers. (Advocate photos) FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 7 The family of Katherine “Kathy” Penn honoring her as her new portrait gets displayed in the City Council Chambers; shown from left to right: Frank Mucci, Lyn Leonardo, Marcy Mucci and Brian Mucci. ing At-Large Councillors Michelle Kelley and Joanne McKenna and City Clerk Ashley Melnik, whom she identifi ed as the fi rst woman appointed city clerk in Revere. “As a woman serving on the City Council today, this moment is very special to me,” Guarino-Sawaya said. “These three women served at a time when women in government were still breaking barriers. They had the courage to step forward, take their seat at the table and make their voices heard.” “Because they did, women like me and my colleagues Michelle Kelly and Joanne McKenna were able to follow,” she said. The signifi cance of the portraits, she said, may become even clearer years from now when young residents visit City Hall. “And perhaps one of the most important parts of tonight will happen years from now when a young girl walks into these chambers, looks up at these walls and sees the faces of women among Revere’s leaders,” Guarino-Sawaya said. “Maybe she will look at Margaret, Elvira and Katherine and think, ‘Someday that could be me.’ That is why representation matters. And that is why remembering our history matters.” The ceremony brought together the O’Hara, Curcio and Penn families, who were thanked for sharing their relatives’ stories and service with the city. “To the O’Hara, CurThe family of Margaret O’Hara honoring her as her new portrait gets displayed on the wall at the City Council Chambers; from left to right: Paul Driscoll, Annette Driscoll, Erin O’Hara, Lynne O’Hara Caramello, Lauren O’Hara and Amy O’Hara. cio and Penn families, thank you for sharing these remarkable women with the city of Revere,” Guarino-Sawaya said. “Tonight, we make certain that their service, their courage and their contributions will always have a visible place in the chambers they helped shape.” Following the remarks, members of the City Council joined the families for photographs in front of the newly unveiled portraits, beginning with the O’Hara family before recognizing the Curcio and Penn families. Guarino-Sawaya closed the ceremony by saying the portraits would serve as a reminder of the progress Revere has made and the women who helped make that progress possible. “It is a tremendous honor to see Margaret O’Hara, Elvira Curcio and Katherine Penn’s rightful place on the walls of the Revere City Council Chambers,” she said. “May their portraits remind us of how far we have come, honor the women who helped to get us here and inspire the generations of women who will come after us.” Members of the Revere City Council are pictured with family members of the three honorees — Margaret O’Hara, Elvira Curcio and Katherine Penn — whose portraits are now displayed in honor of their service to the City of Revere as city councillors.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 m 2026-2027 Ward 5 Councillor Council Vice-President Angela Guarino-Sawaya Have a Safe & Happy School Year! GOODLUCK TO ALL OUR STUDENTS HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY! Welcome Back Students! Welcome back to school, everyone! We are so excited to see all of the students returning for another wonderful year of learning, friendship, and fun. exciting opportunities. You will meet new people, learn new things, discover new interests, and make memories that you will carry with you for years to returning to familiar classrooms, we hope you feel happy, safe, and ready for the year ahead. Remember that every day is a chance to learn kind, and curious. Do not be afraid to ask questions, try new things, or make mistakes—mistakes are an important part of learning. We encourage you to be kind to one another, help your classmates, listen to your teachers, and always do your best. Together, you can make your school a welcoming and positive place for everyone. So, pack your enthusiasm, bring your biggest smiles, and get ready for an amazing school year. Welcome back and good luck! Councillor-At-LargeCouncillor-At-Large Michelle Kelley & Family& Family A BIG THANKYOU TO OUR TEACHERS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES FOR MAKING OUR SCHOOLS SUCHA SPECIAL PLACE. -MAYOR PATRICK KEEFE k W c e a l c B o e !
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 9 m 2026-2027 State Representative Jessica Giannino & Family Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky Ward 6 Councillorard 6 Councillor Christopher Giannino SchoolSchool CommitteemanCommitteeman John Kingston State Representative & Family City Council President Anthony Zambuto School Committeeman Anthony Caggiano Ward 4 Councillorard 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio Have a Safe & Happy School Year! c e a l c B o e k W !
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 REVERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR ***This is a district-wide calendar. Consult your child’s individual school calendar for additional events, release days, and unique schedules – particularly for Innovation Schools*** H = Holiday/No School PD=Professional Development ( ) =Early Release or Half Day *= End of = End of Trimester V = Vac 184 Student Days 185.5 Teacher Days 24th Teacher’s half PD No School 25th First Day Grades 1-12 31st First Day for Grade K 2nd First day for Pre-K & Meet the Teacher Elementary Schools 4th 7st Labor Day No School No School 9th Meet the Teacher Middle Schools 10th Meet the Teacher High Schools 16th Early Release (All Schools) PD 25 student days M T W AUG/SEPT ‘26 Th 26 1 2 3 FEBRUARY ‘27 F 17 18 19 20 21 PD 31 H 8 9 10 15 (16) 22 23 29 30 14 21 28 27 28 4 11 17 18 24 25 M T W Th 1 2 23 3 8 9 (10) 4 24 25 F 5 11 12 H V V V V 22 26 15 student days 10th 15th – 19th Vacation Early Release (All Schools) PD No School 4th Parent Conferences GMS, RMA, SBA (early release middle schools only) APPROVED 1.21.26 12th Columbus Day No School 14th Early Release (All Schools) PD M T W OCTOBER ‘26 Th 1 MARCH ‘27 F 2 5 6 7 8 9 H 13 (14) 21 student days 3rd Teachers PD 5th No School Parent Conferences GMS, RMA, SBA (early release middle schools only) 11th Veterans Day 12th No School Parent Conferences RHS, CityLab (No early release) 18th Early Release (All Schools) PD 25th Half Day ALL SCHOOLS 26-27 Thanksgiving No School 17 student days 10th Parent Conferences all elementary schools (early release elementary schools only) 16th Early Release (All Schools) PD 23rd Half Day ALL SCHOOLS 24th – 31st Vacation No School 17 student days DECEMBER ‘26 M T W Th 1 2 3 F 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 (16) 17 18 21 22 (23) H H V V V H 1st New Year’s Day No School 13th Early Release (All Schools) PD 18th MLK Day No School 19 student days H 19 25 12 (13) 20 M T W JANUARY ‘27 Th M T W NOVEMBER ‘26 Th APRIL ‘27 F 2 PD 4 5 6 9 10 H 12 16 23 30 17 (18) 24 13 19 20 25 H H M T W Th 1 13 14 27 28 F 2* 5 6 7 8 9 12 15 16 H V V V V 26 29 30 17 student days 7th Early Release (All Schools) PD 19th – 23th Vacation No School 19 26 20 21 27 28 15 16 22 29 23 30* M T W Th 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 (17) 18 22 29 23 24 25 30 31 F 5 12 19 26 17th Early Release (All Schools) PD 25th Parent Conferences all elementary schools (early release elementary schools only) 23 student days 4th Parent Conferences RHS, CityLab (No early release) MAY ‘27 M T W Th 3 4 5 6 F 7 10 11 (12) 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 H 9th JUNE ‘27 F H 4 5 6 7 8 11 26 27 14 15 21 28 29 22* M T W 1 2 7 8 (9) 30 Th 3 10 S4 S5 23 24 28 29 F 4 11 S1 S2 S3 H 25 10 student days 20 student days 12th Early Release (All Schools) PD 31st Memorial Day No School Early Release (All Schools) PD 14th Last day if no snow days. 18th Juneteenth S = Make up snow day
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 11 New teachers begin their RPS journey with Orientation Week Educators welcomed to Revere Public Schools ahead of the 2026-27 school year Special to Th e Advocate R evere Public Schools (RPS) welcomed new teachers last week as educators gathered for New Teacher Orientation, an annual program designed to introduce new staff members to the district, its schools and the community they will soon serve. The orientation, which was facilitated by RPS educators Matt Costa, Christina Porter, Nancy Martel, Ann McLaughlin, Rick Norris, Michelle Vail and Jill Foley, provided new teachers with an opportunity to become familiar with the district before students return for the fi rst day of school on Aug. 25. Throughout the week, the new educators were taking part in professional development and training while learning about district resources, expectations, programs and the diverse community that makes up Revere Public Schools. The week kicked off last Monday with a welcome from Assistant Superintendents Ann McLaughlin is shown addressing the teachers. Dr. Richard Gallucci addresses the teachers. Dr. Richard Gallucci, Dr. Danielle Mokaba-Bernardo and Dr. Lourenço Garcia. Each spoke about the excitement surrounding the arrival of a new group of educators and the important role they will play in the lives of Revere students and families. The assistant superintendents encouraged the new teachers to view their arrival not simply as the beginning of a new job but as the start of a journey within RPS. They spoke about the collaborative culture of the district and the opportunity educators have to grow professionally while building meaningful relationships with students, colleagues and families. Gallucci also highlighted the supports available to educators throughout the district, emphasizing that new teachers are not expected to navigate their fi rst year in Revere alone. From school-based colleagues and administrators to mentoring, professional development and district-level resources, RPS has developed a network of supports designed to help educators grow, succeed and thrive. That support begins during orientation. In addition to training and professional development, the week allows new teachers to learn more about Revere itself — an important part of understanding the students and families they will serve. The district’s mentoring program will continue that work throughout the school year, connecting new educators with experienced colleagues who can provide guidance and support as they settle into their classrooms. For Costa, Porter, Martel, Shown above and below: Incoming RPS teachers listen to administrators during the recent orientation. (Photos courtesy of RPS) McLaughlin, Norris, Vail and Foley, New Teacher Orientation is also an opportunity to begin building connections among educators who might work in diff erent schools and grade levels but are beginDr. Lourenço Garcia welcomes the new teachers during the orientation. ning their RPS experience together. Those relationships can become an important support network as teachers move through their fi rst year in the district. With the opening of school, the new teachers transitioned from orientation and preparation to their individual schools and classrooms, where they are meeting colleagues, students and families. RPS continues to recruit candidates for several remaining vacancies, with many of the openings concentrated in special education and English as a second language positions. Qualifi ed educators interested in joining RPS can view current openings and apply through the employment portal. However, for the newest educators, the hiring process is complete, and a new chapter has begun — one that offi cially got underway as Revere students returned to their classrooms on Wed., Aug. 25.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Revere Students Head Back To School T he district returned to school on Tuesday, including but not limited to Abraham Lincoln students, A.C. Whelan students and Susan B. Anthony students. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right, are: sixth grader Gia Rosales, 11, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lourenco Garcia, Carrie Hudson, sixth grader Adelaile Malfy, 11 and Joanna Rosales. Happy First Day — fi rst grader Greyson Bizzaro, 6, and his mother Lindsey Brad. Fourth grader Liam Hurtado’s dog, Lala, welcomed him on his fi rst day. Twins Zain Abdalla, and Samira Abdalla, 9, are in fourth grade. As the school bus arrived are eighth grader Oscar Pineda and Restorative Justice Interventionist Sara Colum. Siblings Jayla Smith, 6, who is in the fi rst grade, and her brother, Bentley. Shown from left to right, are: Assistant Principal James Bouhuys, Bentley Smith, 11, and Principal Joanne Willett. Crossing guard Anthony Borriello ensured the safety of the students. Shown from left to right, are: Assistant Principal James Bouhuys, Jenna Moretti, and sixth grader J.J. Currin.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 13 Shown from left to right, are: eighth graders Adriana Deras Peraza, Danna Aguirre Fajardo, drama teacher Celina Burgueno, Sara Adeldun, Fernanda Echeverri Herrera, and English teacher Kerry Flaherty. Abraham Lincoln pre-kindergarten Vivien Dailey with her father, Daniel Dailey, RN. Shown from left to right in the front row, are: Lincoln pre-kindergartener Romeo Penta, fourth grader Carmela Penta, fi rst grader Luciana Penta, and fourth grader Rita Filocamo, 9. Back row, shown from left to right, are: Steven Penta, Ashley Penta and Gary Filocamo. Shown from left to right, are: eighth grade teacher Bridget Grew, eighth grader Badr Monhsen, and eighth grade teacher Brandon Pezzuto. Students fi led into school on the fi rst day of classes.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 RPS helps students get ready for school with backpack giveaway Special to Th e Advocate L ast week Revere Public Schools (RPS) students received assistance in preparing for the new school year as hundreds of backpacks fi lled with school supplies were distributed to families during the district’s annual back-toschool backpack giveaway. The event, which was held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Revere High School gymnasium, brought together RPS staff and volunteers, the City of Revere, the Revere Police Department, Revere School Committee members and the Mayor’s Offi ce to make sure students had some of the essentials they needed heading into the fi rst day of school. This year’s backpacks and school supplies were generously donated by Cradles to Crayons, continuing a community eff ort to ease some of the back-to-school expenses facing local families. Families began arriving before the 4 p.m. start, and volunteers were present to distribute the new backpacks and supplies on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. The event provided an opportunity for students to pick out a backpack while GIVEAWAY | SEE Page 21 School Committee member John Kingston presents a backpack to a parent. Mayor Patrick Keefe displays one of many backpacks he presented to students last Tuesday. City and school offi cials gathered last Tuesday at the RHS Fieldhouse to pass out over 900 backpacks to Revere students. Pictured, from left: School Committee member/Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, Asst. Superintendent Dr. Richard Gallucci, School Committee member Aisha Milbury-Ellis, School Committee member/Treasurer Anthony Caggiano, Asst. Superintendent Dr. Lourenço Garcia and School Committee members Stephen Damiano Jr. and John Kingston. (Courtesy photo/RPS) From left: School Committee members Aisha Milbury-Ellis, Treasurer Anthony Caggiano and Secretary Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo. Just one of the many smiling faces at last Tuesday’s backpack giveaway Revere Police Offi cers Estefania Rivera and Mickaela Gonzaga along with Police Chief Maria LaVita handed out new Revere Police water bottles to students on Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly helps two young students with their new backpacks. (Courtesy photos/RPS) Revere Police Offi cer Mickaela Gonzaga hands a new water bottle to a student. City Council Vice President Angela Guarino-Sawaya (Ward 5) with two students and their new backpacks
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 15 30 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy Three from Revere graduate academy S TOW—State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership announced this week the graduation of 30 fi refi ghters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefi ghting Training Program. Three firefighters from Revere, Michael DiCato, Domenic DiLiegro, and Ryan King completed their training. “Massachusetts fi refi ghters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs eff ectively and safely.” “Massachusetts Firefi ghting Academy instructors draw on decades of experience in the fire service to train new recruits,” said MFA Recruit Program Coordinator Dean Babineau. “Through consistent classroom instruction and practical exercises, today’s graduates have developed the tools they’ll need to work seamlessly with veteran fi refi ghters in their home departments and in neighboring communities as mutual aid.” The graduating firefighters of Career Recruit Class #341 represent the fi re departments of Acton, Auburn, Billerica, Chelsea, Danvers, Malden, Methuen, Northborough, Revere, Southborough, Walpole, Waltham, Westborough, Westwood, and Winthrop. The Richard N. Bangs Outstanding Student Award, which is presented to one recruit in each graduating career recruit training class, was presented to Firefi ghter John Shanley of the Waltham Fire Department. The award is named for a longtime chair of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council and refl ects the recruit’s academic and practical skills, testing, and evaluations over the course of the 10-week program. Students receive classroom training in all basic fi refi ghter skills. They practice fi rst under non-fi re conditions and then during controlled fi re conditions. To graduate, students must demonstrate profi ciency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation, and fi re attack. Fire attack operations range from mailbox fi res to multiple-fl oor or multipleroom structural fires. Upon successful completion of the Career Recruit Program, all students have met the national standards of NFPA 1010, Standard for Fire Fighter ProfessionPictured from left to right: Ryan King, Michael DiCato and Domenic DiLiegro. al Qualifi cations, and are certifi ed to the levels of Firefi ghter I/II and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations by the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, which is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifi cations. Today’s fi refi ghters do much more than fi ght fi res: They train for and respond to all types of hazards and emergencies. They are the fi rst ones called to respond to chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected presence of carbon monoxide to gas leaks to industrial chemical spills. They may be called to rescue a child who has fallen through the ice, an offi ce worker stuck in an elevator, or a motorist trapped in a crashed vehicle. They test and maintain their equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hydrants, hoses, power tools, and apparatus. At the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, recruits learn all these skills and more, including the latest science of fi re behavior and suppression tactics, from certifi ed fi re instructors. They also receive training in public fi re education, hazardous material incident mitigation, fl ammable liquids, stress management, and self-rescue techniques. The MFA provides recruit and in-service training for career, call, and volunteer fi refi ghters at every level of experience, from recruit to chief offi cer, at campuses in Stow, Springfi eld, and Bridgewater. The graduating fi refi ghters of Career Recruit Class #341 represent the fi re departments of Acton, Auburn, Billerica, Chelsea, Danvers, Malden, Methuen, Northborough, Revere, Southborough, Walpole, Waltham, Westborough, Westwood, and Winthrop.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Massport measures air pollution near Beachmont School with state-of-the-art monitors Mayor Patrick Keefe was interviewed during a press conference last Wednesday afternoon. By Tara Vocino T he Massport Community Advisory Committee announced in a press conference on last Wednesday that it is collecting air pollution data from airplanes fl ying near Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. According to Massport Community Advisory Committee Chair Alan Wright, Logan Airport is half a mile from Beachmont School. “People breathing in those particles are more susceptible to infl ammation in sensitive tissues, such as the heart and brain,” Wright said. “[A monitor] will be ideal if placed inside the school, but we will fi nd the highest point in the city.” Hugo Rizzuto, who is a committee member and a Point of Pines resident, said Shown from left to right: Massport Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) member Hugo Rizzuto, Mayor Patrick Keefe, MCAC Chair Alan Wright, State Rep. Jeff rey Turco, Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio and MCAC Vice Chair Jerry Falbo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Massport Community Advisory Committee Vice Chair Jerry Falbo and his wife, Ann. the particles will be studied for at least a couple of years. “Kids go to school here, and we want to install a monitor close to the airport,” Rizzuto said. “They have to deal with the noise and pollution, and as a Point of Pines resident, I do, too.” Wright said he is very happy that the committee purchased air pollution monitors, for $14,000 each. Massport funds the committee. State Representative Jeffrey Turco said he is grateful to represent 40 percent of Revere and to be in the presA plane fl ew overhead. ence of Massport Community Advisory Committee Vice Chair Jerry Falbo. “The committee presents ongoing concerns and highlights the damage being done,” Turco said. “It aff ects residents and children who attend school here.” Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio said the monitors are state-of-the-art. “They will refl ect a true reading of how planes disperse fi ne materials,” Mercurio said. “They will be benefi cial for the people of Beachmont and to combat noise disruption.” Shown from left to right: Massport Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) Executive Director Aaron Toffl er, Ward 1 Councillor James Mercurio, Mayor Patrick Keefe, MCAC Vice Chair Jerry Falbo, MCAC Chair Alan Wright, MCAC member Hugo Rizzuto and Ward 5 Councillor/City Council Vice President Angela Guarino-Sawaya.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 17 City Council addresses street closures, launches support for police ‘Care Wagon’ By Anthony Boyd of that planning.” Guarino-Sawaya also emphaT he Revere City Council moved toward requiring better advance notice of street closures during its Aug. 24 meeting, with councillors supporting a proposal aimed at giving city offi cials and residents more time to prepare for traffi c disruptions. The council also unanimously approved a new Revere Police Department gift account to support a community outreach vehicle known as the “Care Wagon,” and councillors considered several development, zoning and construction-related proposals. One of the evening’s major discussions centered on a proposed ordinance that would amend the city’s street-closure notification requirements and add the Police Department and City Council to the agencies notifi ed when streets are closed. Councillors Anthony Cogliandro and Joanne McKenna introduced the measure, saying the current process does not provide councillors or residents with enough timely information about road disruptions. Cogliandro said the existing ordinance primarily requires street closures to be reported to the Fire Department, leaving other city offi cials without adequate notice. “We’ve had quite a few road closures this year that we have not known about,” Cogliandro said, adding that the additional notifi cation could be as simple as an email. McKenna pointed to a recent closure on Crescent Avenue as an example of the problems that can arise when residents and officials are not informed in advance. Traffic was diverted toward an area near Beachmont School, where drivers encountered a traffi c signal that remained red while they waited to turn toward Boston. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, who said she had previously proposed a similar notification requirement, supported a 24-hour-advance-notice standard. She said residents should not have to discover a closure only when leaving for work or returning home. “Construction and utility work is necessary. I understand that,” Guarino-Sawaya said. “When the work is planned, communication should be part sized the impact on seniors and residents with disabilities who rely on home health care, deliveries and other services. Knowing about a closure ahead of time, she said, would give residents more opportunity to make alternate arrangements. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio offered some of the strongest criticism of the current situation, saying he had not seen so many street closures during his 30 years in the city. “You’re going down Broadway and then Broadway stops,” Argenzio said. “You’re going down River Street and Revere Street stops. … It’s out of control.” “I think this is one of the best motions I’ve seen. I’m a thousand percent in favor of this thing,” Argenzio added, calling for better coordination and criticizing lastminute detour signs. The proposed ordinance was sent to a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 28. The council also unanimously approved the creation of a Revere Police Department gift account to support a new community service vehicle being developed by the department. Captain Malone told councillors that the department recently purchased an electric Chevy BrightDrop that will serve as a yearround community outreach vehicle. “We’re kind of calling it an ice cream truck on steroids,” Malone said, explaining that unlike older community-service vehicles used primarily for ice cream events, Revere’s vehicle is being designed for year-round use. The vehicle, dubbed the “Care Wagon,” is intended to bring officers into neighborhoods for activities including ice cream events, Coff ee with a Cop, clothing and toy drives, homeless outreach and behavioral health initiatives. Malone said the vehicle will also be used at community events throughout the city, creating more opportunities for offi cers to interact with residents outside of traditional police calls. The department hopes to place a QR code on the vehicle so residents and businesses can make donations, with the money going back toward the vehicle and the community services it provides. Councillors expressed strong support for the initiative. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri said he had seen fi rsthand how an ice cream truck in Chelsea helped police offi cers build relationships with neighborhood children. The council also considered several development and zoning matters. Martin Carbo sought a special permit to add two residential floors containing four units above an existing commercial building at 191 River St. The proposal drew concerns from abutter Lewis Mario, who raised questions about an existing clay sewer line, drainage, trash storage and trees along the property. Councillors said those concerns could be addressed during subcommittee and site plan review. They also discussed documenting the condition of the sewer line before and after construction to help protect both the property owner and abutters. Dominic Lasala appeared before the council seeking permission to add a 20-by-30-foot second fl oor to his home at 269 River St. Lasala said he has lived in Revere his entire life and wants additional space to make the home more comfortable and accommodate his grandchildren. The proposal received support from councillors, and no opposition was voiced during the hearing. Councillors also advanced an ordinance concerning body art establishments to a Sept. 28 public hearing after removing a provision that would have prohibited such establishments within 500 feet of schools, playgrounds, parks, conservation areas, houses of worship and residences. Another proposal would require qualifying construction and demolition projects to display clearly visible signs containing information, such as the permit number, property address, contractor or developer, permitted construction hours and contact information. The measure was brought forward after a resident raised concerns that existing construction signage does not always provide neighbors with enough information about projects taking place in their community. The council also approved a $127,253.15 appropriation from the cable access receipt reserve fund to pay RevereTV’s quarterly invoice. Mayor’s 2026 Revere Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program application opens Tues., Sept. 15, 2026 Program helps eligible seniors make accessibility improvements in their homes T he application for the City of Revere’s 2026 Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program will be live on the City of Revere’s website, revere. org, starting Tuesday, September 15, at 8:15 a.m. Applications can also be printed and submitted in person at the Department of Planning and Community Development (Mezzanine Level, Revere City Hall). Print versions of the application will be available at the offi ce as well. A read-only version of the application will be posted this week on revere.org, but will not be submittable until September 8. “Last year, this program was able to help 13 Revere seniors make critical upgrades to their homes to allow them to age in place,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. “This year, we’re expanding the program to support more seniors and continue to make these key investments. We appreciate the support and partnership of the Revere City Council and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board in making this happen.” Through this program, the City of Revere is offering a limited number of grants of up to $6,000 to assist eligible senior homeowners with necessary home repairs and accessibility improvements. This program is being funded and administered by the City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A total of $85,000 will be awarded, available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, to the fi rst completed and approved applications that have submitted all required documentation. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to: • Installation of grab bars or handrails • Installation of stair lifts or ramps • Walk-in shower conversions • Replacement of doorknobs with lever-style door handles • Replacement of toilet with comfort-height toilet • Other accessibility upgrades to showers/toilets • Critical roof repairs • Installation/repair of air conditioning or other HVAC • Heating or plumbing system repairs • Electrical upgrades for safety Applicants must submit income and residency information along with a quote/ contractor’s estimate both describing the work and its cost. The estimate will be reviewed by the City of Revere for feasibility, alignment with program guidelines and proper licensure of the contractor. Applicants will receive confi rmation their application has been received within one business day of submission, but processing time to completely process an application may vary. Eligible applicants must be age 60 or greater, own and occupy their home in Revere, be year-round residents and have income at or below 80% of the area median income. An information session about the program will be held at the Revere Senior Center on Wednesday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m. Staff will be on hand to discuss the program and answer questions about the application process. With questions about the program, you may contact Joe Gravellese of the Department of Planning and Community Development at 781-286-8181 or jgravellese@revere.org.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 1. On Aug. 28, 1922, in NYC, was the first broadcast radio commercial — for apartments in what borough named for a royal? 2. What English cheese is named after a village in a county not licensed to make it? 3. What sport has a technique called herringbone? 4. How are bodhran, bongos and snare similar? 5. August 29 is National Chop Suey Day; where was the dish invented? 6. Where would you have found Barbary, Gold and Ivory? 7. Historically, what kind of dog has been a fi rehouse dog? 8. What Essex County elector/poet wrote “The Poor Voter on Election Day” (1852)? 9. August 30 is National Beach Day; what is the largest pleasure beach: Atlantic City, Coney Island or Virginia Beach? 10. What kind of footwear has been made with rope made of esparto grass? 11. What sport has a shelter that is also the name of a boat? 12. On Aug. 31, 1837, who (buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery) gave his “The American Scholar” speech at Harvard College? 13. How are underwater swimming, swimming obstacle race and plain high diving similar? 14. What was the recent “Squidpocalypse of ’26” (posted by police!) in Narragansett, R.I.? 15. On Sept. 1, 1897, in what city was North America’s oldest subway tunnel opened? 16. What state is the Beehive State? 17. On Sept. 2, 1870, in Texas, Samuel Augustus Maverick died — the namesake of what? 18. In what 1952 children’s novel are the characters Charlotte, Fern and Wilbur? 19. Recently, Richard Thoday, 62, achieved a record for riding 236 miles on what 19th -century bicycle without dismounting? 20. On Sept. 3, 1881, Lorenzo Delmonico died; when did Delmonico’s become the fi rst restaurant to let women dine without men: 1868, 1899 or 1921? Answers With Social Security Uncertainty, Should You Claim Benefits Early? Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefi t will be higher. But with all the recent news about Social Security’s fi nancial problems, I’m wondering if taking benefi ts early might be the safer choice. Is there ever a good reason to claim at 62? --Ready to Retire Dear Ready, You’re defi nitely not alone in asking this. The latest Social Security Trustees Report projects the retirement trust fund could be depleted around 2032 if Congress doesn’t act. If that happens, Social Security would still collect payroll taxes and pay benefi ts, but retirees could face an across-the-board cut of about 22 percent. Before you rush to fi le, keep things in perspective. Most experts still expect Congress to step in, as it has before, to strengthen Social Security. And even if lawmakers don’t act, waiting would still produce a higher monthly benefit because any across-theboard benefi t cut would apply to everyone. While claiming at 62 means collecting benefi ts sooner, it also permanently locks in a smaller check. That said, there are several situations where claiming Social Security at 62 can make good fi nancial sense. How claiming age affect your benefits You can start Social Security at 62, but doing so permanently reduces your monthly benefi t by about 30 percent compared with waiting until full retirement age (67 for those born in 1960 or later). Delaying until 70 increases your benefi t by about 24 percent. For example, a $2,000 monthly benefi t at full retirement age would drop to about $1,400 at 62, or rise to roughly $2,480 if you wait until 70. When claiming early makes sense For some retirees, claiming at 62 is a practical move. If you’ve stopped working and need income for basic expenses, Social Security can provide a steady check right away. It can also serve as a bridge if you retire early or lose a job in your early 60s while delaying withdrawals from retirement accounts or a pension. Some retirees also claim Social Security early to reduce withdrawals from their IRA or 401(k) during market downturns. The tradeoff is a permanently reduced lifetime benefi t. For married couples, timing can be coordinated as part of a broader strategy. One spouse may claim early to bring in income while the other delays to boost their future or survivor benefi t. Health is another big factor. Delaying only pays off if you live long enough to collect those higher monthly checks. The break-even point between claiming at 62 and full retirement age is around age 78 or 79. If you’re still working, be careful here too. Before full retirement age, earnings above Social Security’s annual limit can temporarily reduce your benefi t, and claiming early locks in that lower amount for life. Why delaying helps For many retirees, waiting means a larger guaranteed monthly benefi t for life and often a higher lifetime payout if you live into your late 70s or beyond. It can also provide stronger protection against outliving savings. For couples, delaying the higher earner’s benefi t can increase the survivor benefit, which may help provide more fi nancial security for a surviving spouse. Before deciding, it’s smart to review your numbers. You can create a free account at SSA. gov/myaccount to check your earnings record and estimate benefi ts at diff erent ages. Tools like OpenSocialSecurity.com or MaximizeMySocialSecurity.com (a paid tool with a $49 fee) can also help you compare claiming strategies. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. For most people, waiting still makes the most sense. But if you need income, have health concerns or are coordinating benefi ts with a spouse, claiming at 62 may be the better choice. The key is to base your decision on your own circumstances — not fear about Social Security’s future. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5, Norman, OK 7070. 1. Queens (namesake Portuguese Catarina de Bragan?a, who became Queen of England) 2. Stilton (Three counties can make the cheese; in the 1700s a Stilton innkeeper visited a county that made it and started importing it.) 3. Cross-country skiing (creating a “V” shape to go uphill) 4. Types of drums (originally Irish, Afro-Cuban and European, respectively) 5. There are different myths about its origin involving places in China and the USA. 6. Africa (former names of African coasts) 7. Dalmatian 8. John Greenleaf Whittier 9. Virginia Beach, according to Guinness World Records 10. Espadrilles, which originated in the Pyrenees 11. Baseball (dugout — dugout canoe) 12. Ralph Waldo Emerson of Concord, Mass. 13. Discontinued Olympics swimming competitions 14. A tractor-trailer with tons of squid rolled over, creating a hot mess/stench on a roadway 15. Boston (Tremont Street Subway, including Park Street, Scollay Square and Haymarket) 16. Utah (The beehive symbol comes from the Book of Mormon.) 17. The term “maverick” meaning unbranded cattle 18. “Charlotte’s Web” 19. Penny-farthing (at England’s Reading Velodrome) 20. 1868 (Immigrants nephew Lorenzo and his two uncles ran the restaurant.)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 Page 19 OBITUARY Debora Grace Clark bie had a spirit that brought warmth into every corner of her life. Loving, courageous, and compassionate, she left a lasting mark on everyone she met and will be remembered for her radiant smile and her fi erce passion for life. Long before she stepped K nown affectionately by family and friends as “Debbie,” and beloved by fans as “Storm” on the hit television series American Gladiators, passed away on August 24, at the age of 61. Born on April 14, 1965, in Willimantic, CT, DebWEE | FROM Page 4 viding increased, fl exible funding, we hope to strengthen organizations’ long-term stability and help them respond to evolving community needs.” This year’s grant recipients represent a wide range of causes, including housing and food insecurity, education, workforce development, healthcare, mental health services, social justice, immigrant support and youth programming. The annual grant program supports Massachusetts nonprofi ts that are based in and primarily serve Middlesex, Essex and Suff olk Counties, as well as Brookline, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy and Wellesley. Through this place-based initiative, Cummings Foundation reinvests in the areas where it owns commercial real estate. Its buildings are all managed at no cost to the Foundation by its affi liate, Cummings Properties, a Woburn-based commercial developer that leases and manages 11 million square feet of debt-free space. All rental profi ts support the Foundation. into the arena, Debbie was a natural athlete. She was an MVP in basketball and soccer and earned All-American honors in track and fi eld, later training with the U.S. Olympic handball team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. It was there that she fi rst saw the American Gladiators, and she knew right away that she wanted to be part of it. In 1991, that determination made her “Storm,” one of the fi erce and beloved stars of the Since its founding, Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $650 million to Greater Boston nonprofits. The complete list of this year’s grant recipients, along with additional information about the Foundation and its grant programs, is available at CummingsFoundation.org. More about Women Encouraging Empowerment: Founded in 2010, WEE is the only immigrant-led, immigrant-serving nonprofi t headquartered in Revere’s Shirley Avenue neighborhood. WEE serves as both an anchor and a catalyst: Women build leadership and cultivate their creative and economic agency to thrive. WEE’S mission is to educate, advocate, protect and advance the rights of low-income immigrant and refugee women and their families through organizing, leadership development and service delivery. WEE works toward a Greater Boston where immigrants are safe, connected, economically secure and leading the work that shapes their own futures. Today, WEE supports more than 2,000 immigrant and refugee families annually, responding to critical needs inLike us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma hit television series American Gladiators. She carried the role with pride, power, and fi nesse, going head-to-head with contenders in the show’s toughest events and quickly becoming a fan favorite. With her trademark humor, she liked to say her favorite pastime was “beating people up” — a nod to her feisty, competitive spirit and her larger-than-life personality. But beyond the competition, it was Debbie’s compassionate heart that shone the brightest. Above all else, she was an amazing mother, a title she treasured more than any accolade she ever won in the ring. Family was everything to Debbie, and she devoted herself fully to the people she loved. cluding housing stability, food security and healthcare access, while advancing economic mobility through workforce readiness and ESOL classes. More about Cummings Foundation: The foundation was established in 1986 by Joyce and Bill Cummings of Winchester, Massachusetts. It has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in New England. In addition to its annual grant program, the Foundation directly operates two not-for-profit retirement communities: New Horizons at Marlborough and New Horizons at Choate, which is in Woburn. Debbie is lovingly survived by her devoted son, Crayton Sterling Sutherland Clark; her aunt, Brenda Butler, and Brenda’s children — Debbie’s cousins — Ben Butler Jr., Ben Butler Sr., Aaron, and Karin; and the late Ben Reynolds Sr, and Ben Reynolds Jr., her loving cousin, Nicole Beckett-Lovin, and Nicole’s children, James Colin Beckett-Lovin and Annamarie Beckett-Lovin. She also leaves behind many loving relatives and dear friends. She also leaves behind her brother Steven Clark. She was predeceased by her parents, Edwin Clark Sr. and Beverly Clark, whom she held dear to her heart and her bother Edwin Clark Jr. Debbie’s strength, warmth, and laughter will be deeply missed, but the memories she made and the love she shared will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. All services were held privately. Relatives and friends are kindly asked to honor Debbie’s memory in their own way. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. 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