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YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 34, No.36 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Football Pats gear up for 2024 season with a young, energetic squad By Dom Nicastro A s the Revere High School football team prepares to open its 2024 season Friday night at home against Whittier Tech (6 p.m.), Head Coach Lou Cicatelli is optimistic about what lies ahead despite some signifi cant challenges. The PaFOOTBALL PATS | SEE Page 7 Lydia Edwards State Senator Atty. John Deaton US Senate Challenger Revere voters see little change in state primary races Republicans Deaton and Tamas will face Democrat incumbents in Nov. By Barbara Taormina T TEAM LEADERS: Captains, shown from left to right, are: Danny Hou, Darian Martinez, Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, Geo Woodward and Adam Lemus. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Sen. Markey joins Amazon workers, Teamsters in Revere to demand protections for warehouse workers Special to Th e Advocate R ecently, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who is chair of the U.S. Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions’ Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, joined Amazon warehouse workers and labor leaders in Revere to urge passage of the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. This Act mandates protecting warehouse workers by prohibiting dangerous work speed quotas that lead to high rates of worker injuries and also mandates requiring companies to disclose what quotas apply to workers. “I am proud to stand with warehouse workers to call attention to the exploitative and dangerous conditions at Amazon. Companies like Amazon would rather protect their bottom line than protect the SEN. MARKEY | SEE Page 4 State Representative Jessica Giannino addresses the attendees at Sen. Ed Markey looks on. (Courtesy photo) his week’s state primary was relatively quiet with few contests on the ballot. In Revere, 3,730, or 11 percent, of the city’s 32,117 registered voters went to the polls to vote for congressional and statehouse candidates. In true blue Revere, 1,101, or 27 percent, of the total votes cast were in the Republican primary, which included a loud three-way race for the uphill opportunity to face off against incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren on the November ballot. In that race, Revere Republicans joined the rest of the state’s GOP and supported attorney John Deaton over Robert Antonelli and Ian Cain, but not by much. Deaton came out on top with 472 votes, followed by Antonelli with 470 votes and Cain, who ended the night with 52 votes. Revere Dems gave Warren, who ran unopposed, 2,295 votes, or 85 percent of the turnout. U.S. Rep Katherine Clark, who was also unopposed, still saw a total of 2,338, or 87 percent of the votes cast. At the state level, Governor’s Councillor Terrence Kennedy, State Senator Lydia Edwards and State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff rey Rosario Turco ran unopposed, but only Edwards will have a contest in November. Allison Cartwright won the Revere Democratic vote for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court over Erin Murphy, 1,227 to 1077. In the primary race for Clerk of Superior Court (civil business), John Powers III won over Faustina Kathy Gabriel. Maura Hennigan ran unopposed for Clerk of Superior Court (Criminal Business). Stephen Murphy ran unopposed for register of deeds. Stephanie Everett was also unopposed in the race for register of probate. Neither Murphy nor Everett will face an opponent in November. In addition to selecting Deaton to run against Warren, local Republicans voted for Jeanna Marie A. Tamas, who will challenge incumbent Sen. Lydia Edwards. triots, coming off a promising fi nish to the 2023 season, will open their campaign with six 781-286-8500 Friday, September 6, 2024

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The bill would also invest in emerging technologies and artifi cial intelligence (AI) and create a fund to secure anticipated federal funding to bolster health and human services-related projects. Celebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 “Ensuring that the Commonwealth is investing heavily in our technology infrastructure is critical, as protecting against cybersecurity threats, and enabling state agencies to operate with an increased level of effi ciency, are vital aspects of our eff ort to make Massachusetts more safe, eff ective, and prepared in a world dominated by increasingly sophisticated technologies,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Governor Healey for fi ling this legislation, as well as Chairman Finn and each member of the conference committee for their critical input, and for guiding this bill through the legislative process. I am grateful to all of my colleagues in the House, and to Senate President Spilka and our partners in the Senate, for recognizing the importance of this bill, and for voting to send it to the Governor’s desk for her signature.” “Our country is constantly being shaped by the fast evolution of technology, so it is important for Massachusetts to keep pace. This legislation is going to emphasize effi ciency, security, and access among state services for our residents. I want to thank the Speaker and my collogues in the House for their support of this important legislation,” said Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “The past several years have proven the importance of our information technology infrastructure. This bond bill will invest signifi cant sums of money over several years to ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared to meet the ever changing technological needs of the future,” said Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D. Winthrop). “The passage of the FutureTech Act of 2024 signifi es Massachusetts’ commitment to modernizing our information technology infrastructure, enhancing our cybersecurity eff orts, and ensuring a brighter, more interconnected future for our residents,” said Representative Michael J. Finn (DSpringfield), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets and House Chair of the Conference Committee. “The FutureTech Bond Bill is a forward-looking bill that ensures that the Commonwealth’s technology infrastructure is up to date and secure. These investments in innovative technologies will improve the effi ciency of state government and benefi t everyone in Massachusetts,” said Representative Danielle W. Gregoire (DMarlborough), First Division Chair and a member of the conference committee. “I am immensely proud of the dedication and eff ort demonstrated by the conference committee to bring this report to fruition,” said Representative Marcus S. Vaughn (R-Wrentham), a member of the conference committee. “This achievement stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. By working together, we have shown our shared commitment to serving the best interests of the Commonwealth.” The FutureTech Act lays a foundation for technology innovation in the Commonwealth by implementing transformative projects like the Business Enterprise Systems Transformation (BEST) and the Commonwealth Digital Roadmap, both of which would be targeted at streamlining state operations and making essential government services quicker and more effi cient. It would support a new project to consolidate and modernize the Division of Occupational Licensing’s (DOL) licensing database, which currently relies on outdated infrastructure, paper fi les, and manual data entry. Once full implemented, new systems will accelerate licensing and renewals. The bill also includes authorizations to continue investments for the Employment Modernization Transformation (EMT) rollout, which will provide employers and those seeking unemployment insurance with a new portal to manage unemployment insurance claims. With phase one already rolled out, future improvements will include easier uploads, a mobile-friendly design, and enhanced accessibility features. The FutureTech Act builds on Massachusetts’ longstanding leadership in emerging technology by allocating funds for future AI projects and supporting initiatives like the Municipal Fiber Grant Program, which boosts innovation and extends effi ciencies to cities and towns. Having passed both branches of the Legislature, the legislation will now be sent to the Governor’s desk for her signature.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 3 Documentary to revive Revere’s 1964 tainted football legacy City will honor the 1964 RHS Football Team with halftime ceremony at season opener Friday, Sept. 6, at Harry Della Russo Stadium By Dom Nicastro T hey are the greatest 1-8 Revere High School football team of all-time: the 1964 RHS Patriots. They’re also likely the most talked-about 1-8 Revere football team. Or any 1-8 football team, for that matter. That includes conversations still happening today between former teammates. In their hearts, they believe they’re not a 1-8 team. They believe they are the unbeaten Class B champions who captured the title with an 8-0 win over rival Winthrop two days after Thanksgiving. History says otherwise, though. For the record books, the 1964 Revere High School football team is most defi nitely a 1-8 team because eight of those games resulted in a forfeit. Revere had an ineligible player: star running back Paul Nuell. The Massachusetts Secondary Schools Principals Association made that decision when Revere was 7-0-1 heading into that Thanksgiving showdown with Winthrop. Thanks to the efforts of a young filmmaker — Revere football alum, 2016 graduate and current assistant coach Brandon Brito — those conversations around the 1964 team will be immortalized in a documentary airing in November. And the City of Revere will celebrate the 60th anniversary of that historic season by honoring some of those players from 1964 in a halftime ceremony at Revere’s season opener against Whittier Tech on Friday, Sept. 6, at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The game starts at 6 p.m. 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 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Shown from left: Brandon Brito, Matthew Brito and Paul Nuell in Las Vegas. Brito’s documentary is expected to air Nov. 23. The city is planning a premiere party. This all began when Brito was making a short documentary on Revere football for a college class; 1964 came up, of course. He was enlightened, intrigued and fascinated. “I kind of stumbled upon an article about four or fi ve years ago, remembering Revere’s golden age of sports,” said Brito, 27, a Boston College graduate and Master’s student who teaches health at Garfi eld Elementary School. “And there was a comment under that article that said, ‘Why no mention of the 1964 football team that went undefeated? We had to forfeit all our games, but we still played on Thanksgiving, and we won, and we showed people that we were still unbeaten and that we were still the best.’ I thought that was an amazing story.” Amazing enough to start work on his documentary — tentatively titled “Beach City Blues.” Brito traveled as far as Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for interviews. That Vegas interview? Perhaps the documentary’s central fi gure: ineligible player Paul Nuell, who missed the Thanksgiving Day game. Why ineligible? Was it the right decision? Was there justifi cation to strip a Class B championship from the hands of dozens of Patriots players? You’ll have to catch the documentary for that one. That’s REVERE 60s | SEE Page 6 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 REVERE 60s | FROM Page 3 Brito’s intention: re-spark dialogue and capture a pivotal moment in Revere’s decorated athletic history through those who lived it six decades later. “It just kind of blindsided everybody,” Brito said of the decision to forfeit the Patriots’ seven wins and one tie before that Winthrop game. Pressed by The Advocate to divulge Nuell’s take all these years later in the documentary, Brito said, “I’m not going to say it yet, but it’s pretty interesting what he has to say about it.” The late Silvio Cella coached the 1964 team. A former Marine and standout athlete at Revere and Boston University, he coached the team for 28 years and is in the Massachusetts High School Coaches Hall of Fame and the National Football Federation Hall of Fame. He coached the team like it was the Marines, according to one of the interviews in the documentary’s trailer. Revere’s current coach — Lou Cicatelli — said it’s going to be great seeing members of the 1964 team on the fi eld during his team’s season opener this Friday, honoring one of the program’s all-time great clubs. “That was something else,” Cicatelli said of the 1964 season. “They had a great season with a lot of turmoil. Brandon has done a great job with all that, and he does a lot for the football players. He’s a great kid to have around.” Revere High School’s 1964 team defense is shown closing in on the opposition’s quarterback. The 1964 Revere football team is shown in action. Brito’s documentary includes interviews with Coach Cella’s children — Mike and Gina — and 1964 players, including Alex Moschella, Victor Mancini, Nuell, Jim DelGaizo, John DelGaizo and Billy Cintolo. Brito thanked countless Revere people with city and historical ties for helping gather footage,                                                                             C           photos and color on the team. His 2:30 trailer, on Brito’s YouTube channel, is riveting and is at 1,800 views as of early September. It dropped seven months ago: https:// www.youtube.com/watch? v=gQgoGRaTOYM Here are some soundbites from the trailer: • “We had a certain edge about us. You know, football was everything to us. We weren’t scared. … We were the Beach Boys. When you played against another town, they considered us punks.” • “Our kids stayed together like brothers. They wanted to play together and they wanted to fi ght together.” • “We spent the whole summer working out in 1964 and we just hit the ground running with a team that didn’t have a lot of talent, but really understood what they were doing and what they wanted to do.” • “We were undefeated, but right smack in the middle of the week, the headmasters came down with their ruling that we were now 0-8. There was quite a shock when it happened.” Brito, the fi lmmaker, was a captain and three-year starter for Revere football. Filmmaking has always been a passion, and why not start his career with another passion: Revere and football? “This is the fi rst big full-length movie that I’ve ever made,” Brito said. “And this is going to set the tone for a long career in fi lmmaking going forward. I think there’s no better way to start, really.” Revere Beach Art Festival ome celebrate the beauty of America’s fi rst public beach! The Revere Beach Partnership will be hosting the Revere Beach Art Festival on September 14 from 11 a.m.— 4 p.m. The day will be filled with fun activities, artists selling their incredible pieces, live music, a Live Art Competition and a new addition of a kids Live Art Competition! For more info: https://www. reverebeachpartnership.com/ events/art-festival/

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 7 FOOTBALL PATS | FROM Page 1 straight home games, starting with a tough non-league matchup. Revere went 0-5 to start last season but fi nished winning four out of six games. “We’re a young team this year,” said Cicatelli. “We’ve got a solid quarterback in Danny Hou (5-10, 162 pounds, senior), and another captain, Geo Woodard (5-9, 160 pounds, senior), who will be key for us. But our off ensive line and defense are all made up of new kids, so we’ve got our work cut out for us.” The team will have mostly a sophomore line fi lled with players green to the varsity scene. They’ll be protecting new quarterback Hou, who saw some snaps last year before being sidelined by injury. He will be stepping into the starting quarterback role fulltime. His athleticism and dualthreat ability, particularly as a runner, will be crucial in leading Revere’s off ense. “Danny has gotten bigger and stronger, and he’s throwing the ball really well,” Cicatelli said. “But what sets him apart is his running ability. He’s going to be a problem for opposing defenses. His running abilities can hopefully keep us in games.” Woodard joins Hou and as one of the team’s captains alongside fellow seniors running back/linebacker Darian Martinez and twoway lineman Adam Metawea. Woodard was a workhorse last year, shouldering most of the team’s running load. Martinez’s and Metawea’s experience and leadership will be important as the team navigates a season where many of the starters on defense will be underclassmen. The Patriots will rely heavily on senior Metawea (5-11, 240 pounds) who will anchor both the offensive and defensive lines. “Adam is one of our few returning linemen, and he’ll be a key part of our line play on both sides of the ball,” said Cicatelli. With smaller numbers on the off ensive line this year, Metawea’s consistency and leadership will be crucial for the team’s success in the trenches. One of the more exciting aspects of the team is the infl ux of young talent, including freshman Anthony Pelatere (59, 150 pounds) and Reda Atoui (5-7, 165), who are expected to see time at running back and slot receiver positions. Both will also contribute defensively as defensive backs. Revere’s defense, in particular, is a concern for Cicatelli. After losing eight players from last year’s defensive unit, the coach acknowledges that this side of the ball will require signifi cant work. “We ran off four straight last year, and that’s a positive thing,” Cicatelli said. “I think the kids were looking forward to this season because of that. But again, it’s a lot of young kids, especially defense, which is probably a weakness to say the least, because we lost about eight kids. That’s a tough thing to replace, but we’ll be competitive.” The Greater Boston League (GBL) remains competitive, but with perennial power Everett now playing independently, the league championship is up for grabs, off ering Revere a chance to contend. The Patriots open the GBL portion of the schedule on Sept. 26 against Medford. “With Everett gone, the GBL is wide open for everyone, and it’s something we’re striving for,” said Cicatelli. “It’s going to be tough, but we hope to be in the mix.” As Revere opens its season with a string of home games, Cicatelli knows the importance of setting the tone early. “Starting the season with six straight at home is a bit unusual, but it gives us an opportunity to build momentum,” he said. “We’ve just got to make sure we don’t dig ourselves into a hole.” The Patriots face a diffi cult non-league schedule, including matchups against Masconomet and Whittier Tech, two programs known for their physical play and depth. But if Revere’s young core can come together, there’s hope that the team can exceed expectations and make a strong playoff push. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 The graduating fi refi ghters of Class #323 represent the fi re departments of Andover, Attleboro, Belmont, Devens, Dudley, Fitchburg, Maynard, Methuen, Norfolk, North Andover, Northborough, Orleans, Revere, Salem, Shrewsbury, Tewksbury and Westborough. (Courtesy photo) Five local firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy Graduates of Class #323 represent 17 Mass. Fire Depts. R ecently, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefi ghting Academy (MFA) leadership announced the graduation of 34 fi refi ghters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefi ghting Training Program. This included five firefighters from Revere: Michael Banks, Anthony Dambrosio, Nicholas Hartman, Garrett McMahon and Anthony Sandoval. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said 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 Firefighting Academy instructors draw on decades of experience in the fi re service to train new recruits,” said MFA Director Eric Littmann. “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.” Basic firefighter skills Students receive classroom training in all basic firefighter skills. They practice fi rst under non-fire conditions and then during controlled fi re conditions. To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack. Fire attack operations range from mailbox fi res to multiple-fl oor or multiple-room structural fi res. Upon successful completion of the Career Recruit Program, all students have met the national standards of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional 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 firefighters do much more than fight fires Modern fi refi ghters 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 might 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 MFA, 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 intensive, 10-week program involves classroom instruction, physical fi tness training, fi refi ghter skills training and live fi refi ghting practice. 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.

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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian This Weekend! 99th Motown Legend Thelma Houston, The Cover Girls, Brenda K. Starr, SNAP!, LaLa Brooks of Crystals headline the annual 3 Day Feast I t’s that time of year again when the streets of East Cambridge will come alive for the 99th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian THIS WEEKEND — September 6, 7 & 8 on Warren, Cambridge and Porter Streets in East Cambridge. The threeday fun family event features a wide variety of sweet and savory food, a beer garden, amusement rides, games, parades and music that spans four decades of dance, pop, and rock. Festivities begin on Friday at 6:00pm when Saints Cosmas and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street in East Cambridge to the outdoor chapel overlooking the festival concourse on Warren Street. At 7:00pm, a special healing service with the holy relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian and led by Monsignor Anthony Spinosa (formerly from East Cambridge) from the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon will take place at the outdoor chapel. Warren Street Party Night will begin at 7:30pm with a performance by 1980’s sensation SNAP! Featuring Thea Austin singing mega hits “I Got The Power”, “Rhythm Is A Dancer” and more. Then 1990’s icon Brenda K. Starr comes to the stage to sing her many top hits such as “I Still Believe”, “What You See is What You Get”, “Breakfast in Bed”. In addition, MC Freddie B and Club Classic DJ Ricky (former STAR FM) will keep the night going and make sure everyone is dancing in the streets! On Saturday, the festivities begin at 1:00pm as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air around Cambridge, Porter, and Warren Streets, along with continuous entertainment, including Dom Catino’s Sounds of Sinatra show and New England’s internationally acclaimed vocal duo, P2. At 6:30pm Saints Cosmas and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, the award-winning Everett High School Marching Band and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street to the outdoor chapel. Beginning at 8:00pm, 1980’s hit machine The Original Cover Girls come to Cambridge and sing their many huge hits such as “Because of You”, “Inside Outside”, “Show Me”, “We Can’t Go Wrong”, and “My Heart Skips a Beat”. Don’t miss this high energy show! At 9:00pm Motown and Grammy Award Winning Legend direct from FOX-TV’s Masked Singer, the iconic Thelma Houston takes the stage! She will be singing all her hits, including her #1 Billboard song and disco anthem “Don’t Leave Me This Way”, “Sunday Morning”, and “Saturday Night”. Don’t miss seeing this legend at our feast! The grand fi nale of the Feast on Sunday begins at 10:30am with an outdoor Mass in honor of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian on the Warren Street Stage. At 1:30pm the grand procession with the Saints, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, Northeast Marching Band, winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somerville as it has for nearly 100 years. Don’t miss this highlight! Local favorites Stephen Savio and Seabreeze as well as Smokin’ Joe and his band entertain throughout the day as the food and fun fl ow through the streets. The parade arrives back on Warren Street at 7:00pm for a welcome back confetti celebration followed by a performance by the founding lead singer LaLa Brooks of the Crystals singing their huge hits from the 60’s and 70’s “Da Doo Ron Ron”, “Then He Kissed Me”, “Be My Baby” and more! Brooks was also the star of the Original Broadway Musical “Hair”. In addition, parking is available in Twin City Plaza next to the feast all weekend. Come have a bite to eat, go on a ride, play a game, and enjoy all of our great free entertainment. See you at the Feast! For Feast and vendor information, call (617) 4071256 or visit www.cosmasand-damian.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 11 Water’s Edge tenants push back on City’s ruling to condemn Ocean Ave. high-rise Residents deny Health offi cials’ reasoning, worried over being displaced By Barbara Taormina T he Board of Health voted unanimously to condemn Water’s Edge, a 13-story high rise located at 364 Ocean Ave., during their last meeting late last month. The vote came after a long and diffi cult hearing that began with lawyers for the City of Revere and the property owner and with some of the residents in the 41 units of the building that are occupied. Attorney Paul Tellier, who represented the city, described a long history of serious problems with the property that date back to 2017. Tellier said the fire alarm system isn’t functional; the fire pump system doesn’t work and would be unable to reach the upper fl oors; sprinklers are rusted and clogged; and fi re doors are broken. According to Inspectional Services, the trash room is packed, the trash chute jammed, there are holes and mold on the walls and the building is infested with rodents. According to the City, property owners were given an order to remedy problems in 2017 and were again ordered to make repairs in 2022, but problems continued. The building has been required to keep a fi re watch, a team of Revere fi refi ghters, at the building, because of the inadequate fi re suppression systems. Tellier noted that the property owner has stopped paying the fi re department for the fi re watch as well as the mortgage and taxes for the property. Lawyers for the property owner questioned the Board’s authority to condemn the building. They also cited a number of procedural issues involved with a condemnation, and they said the City has not conducted follow-up inspections to see what repairs have been done. A group of current residents at Water’s Edge attended the hearing. Some said several of the problems cited by the City, such as mold and trash, do not exist. The tenants pleaded with the Board to allow them time to fi nd other housing if the building is condemned. State law requires owners of condemned buildings to fi nd comparable homes for displaced tenants for the remainder of their leases, but Water’s Edge tenants said the building’s owner would not or could not provide that type of assistance. “The building has a long history of code violations dating back to 2017,” said Tellier. “The conditions make it unfit for human habitation.” But Water’s Edge resident Sylvia Smith disagreed and told the Board condemnation would leave hundreds of people homeless — unable to fi nd housing as affordable as where they now live. “Two years ago, they inspected and they never came back,” said Smith. “They don’t Iive there. They don’t know. Shame on all of you for trying to put us out in the street at the end of summer.” Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. released a statement with respect to the condemnation of the building: “The Board of Health took necessary action in condemning 364 Ocean Avenue, and I am grateful for the careful consideration they have given to this matter. After two years of attempts to work with this property owner to make the necessary improvements and ensure the safety of this building, it has become very clear that they have no intention to do so. Enough is enough. The City of Revere will not allow negligent property owners to put the health and safety of Revere residents at risk. Waters Edge Limited Partnership has created an unimaginably diffi - cult situation for their tenants, and displayed a total disregard for their wellbeing and dignity. In the absence of any cooperation from these property owners, the City will continue to work directly with residents to support them in fi nding safe housing. The residents of 364 Ocean Avenue have asked for a thoughtful approach to this condemnation, and we will do just that, allowing for the proper time to support careful relocation. We will not turn our backs on these residents. Our team and advocates have been on the ground for the past month, working to provide the necessary assistance and resources to those aff ected. The City of Revere will continue to staff the building with 24-hour fire personnel, regardless of the owner’s unwillingness to cooperate with and pay for this City resource, as obligated under the law.” Tony Bartolo, Owner Email: Tonys9942@aol.com

Page 12 RHS Lady Patriots Girls’ Basketball Team raises $1K in fundraising car wash THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 By Tara Vocino T he Revere High School Lady Patriots Girls’ Basketball Team held their fundraising car wash outside of City Hall on Saturday. The team raised approximately $1,000. Captain Belma Velic (in front) and Shayna Smith washed a car during Saturday’s Revere High School Lady Patriots Girls’ Basketball Team Car Wash at City Hall. Sarah Lechheb (at right) and Rebecca Mercado hosed down a car. Shown from left to right: Destiny Borges-Kelly, Belma Velic, Revere High School basketball, track and soccer 2022 alum Carolina Bettero and Marwa Riad. Shown from left to right: Destiny Borges-Kelly, Revere High School boys’ soccer forward Gustavo Santos, Marwa Riad and Lady Patriots Captain Belma Velic. Shown from left to right: Destiny Borges-Kelly, Anthony Roper, Marwa Riad and Belma Velic. Shown from left to right: Nisrin Sekkat, Sonia Haley and Nancy Danna. Revere High Lacrosse defenseman Christopher Guerrero and his mother, Ana Acevedo Shown from left to right: Leni Haas, Councillors-at-Large Bob Haas and Marc Silvestri, and Lady Patriots Captain Belma Velic, Shayna Smith, Zohra Benkreira, Lea Doucette, Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lake, Assistant Coach Nick Canelas, Nisrin Sekkat, Head Coach Ariana Rivera, Sonia Haily and Destiny Borges-Kelley. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Alex Erazo and Shayna Smith

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 13 Second annual Brazilian flag raising celebrates Brazilian heritage By Tara Vocino T he city celebrated Brazil’s Second Annual Flag raising outside City Hall on Wednesday. Shown from left to right, are: Brazilian Women’s Group Women’s Rights Organizer Pietra Adami, Receptionist Carmen Rodriguez and Brazilian Women’s Group Organizer Claudia Balliana. Shown from left to right, are: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Council Vice-President Ira Novoselsky, Councillor At-Large Juan Jaramillo, and Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio saluted to the National Anthem. Mayor Patrick Keefe said we are all the same, no matter where we come from. Natalia Hubner sang the National Anthem. Shown is her daughter, Bella, 1. Shown from left to right, are: Brazilian Women’s Group Executive Director Heloisa Maria Galvão, Consulate Alice Bornhofen, Paul Argenzio, Councillor At-Large Juan Jaramillo, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Council Vice-President Ira Novoselsky displayed cheese bread. Shown from left to right, are: Consulate Alice Bornhofen, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dept. Language Access Specialist Asmaa Abou-Fouda and Brazilian Women’s Group Executive Director Heloisa Maria Galvão. Anthony Catino, second from right, was one of many residents who joined in. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 L ast Saturday evening at Overdose Memorial Park in Beachmont, family and friends gathered to remember loved ones lost to drug addiction. Mayor Patrick Keefe addressed the gathering, off ering his and the City of Revere’s sympathies and off ered to do whatever is necessary to stop the sale of drugs in the community and take an active role in proving a safe environment for their children to grow up in. This year the loss of Chris Alba, a strong advocate for rehabilitation and battling drug abuse throughout the community, passed away. Overdose Memorial Park will be renamed in Chris’ honor in the near future. City of Revere and SUDHI host annual Candlelight Vigil at Overdose Memorial Park, remembering those lost to drug addiction Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara read the names of loved ones lost to addiction. Chucky Patch with the closing sobriety prayer Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto was present at the memorial service. Mayor Patrick Keefe off ered his remarks during the solemn occasion. Terry Luzzatto and Ikram Bichou display what they hope will be the new Mass. license plate in memory of those lost to substance abuse. Over 700 requests are needed to make the license plate available through the state registry of motor vehicles. For information on how to preorder one of the fi rst 750 plates, go to www. teamsharinginc.org. Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo and Crystal checked in at the memorial last Saturday evening. Volunteers for the 2024 Revere Overdose Memorial last Saturday evening: Seated: Carrie-Ann Salemme, Revere Police Offi cers Chhom Peachy, Stephen Ahearn, Capt. Amy O’Hara, Robert Golding, Paula Sepulveda, Adrian Maguire, Director of Public Health Lauren Buck, Hajar Bichon, Ikram Bichou and Sgt. Joe Internicola. It was an evening of refl ection for all; Candice and Kevin Naughton remember Michael Jones. Adrian Maguire and former School Committeewoman Carol Tye The lighting of the candles during the annual Revere Overdose Memorial last Saturday evening Karen Alba placed a glow heart remembering her son Chris Alba — and all his hard work and dedication to fi ghting addiction. Kathleen Heiser was at the annual memorial service. Mary and Jack Gentleman remembering their son, Craig — lost in 2020. Mayor Patrick Keefe with the family of Chris Alba: Amy Alba, Phil and Karen Alba, Kalei Alba, Carrie Ann Salemme, Alyssa Alba and Nicole Palermo. Susan and Stephen Devoe remembering their son, Shawn.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 15 Captains, shown from left to right, are: Danny Hou, Darian Martinez, Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, Geo Woodward and Adam Lemus. Seniors — Kneeling, from left to right, are: Geo Woodward, Darian Martinez, Danny Hou, Gabriel Parentsis and Giovanny Alexander; Standing, shown from left are: Adam Lemus, Nico Aguirre, Joel Vasquez, Luis Gonzalez, Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, and Peter Williamson. Meet the 2024 Revere High School Patriots Varsity Football Team Members of the Defensive Starting Lineup. Members of the Off ensive Starting Lineup. The Revere High School Patriots Varsity Football Team at Harry Della Russo Stadium last Thursday afternoon. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Treats for our Troops in Syria T he Cities of Revere and Everett answered their requests by US troops stationed in Syria, thanks to the veterans of the Joseph L. Mottolo VFW Post 4524 under Commander Matthew Cunningham, the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, under Commander Ken Holgersen, the City of Revere headed by Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. and the City of Everett Veterans Services Department, and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Local veterans and families went out and collected a room full of non-perishable treats for the troops. Last week, volunteers gathered at the Mottolo Post in Revere and packaged up the collected items to be sent to Syria. Mayor Patrick Keefe and Mayor Carlo DeMaria off ered their full support of their cities, helping to fund the project. ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ New-look field hockey team looks for improvement By Dom Nicastro R evere coach Alex Butler returns to lead the Patriots this season. The team opens up the season on Saturday, Sept. 7, against Lowell. Last year, Lowell topped Revere twice, 7-2 and 5-0, so the season opener will serve as a barometer for the Patriots. Revere will be looking for improvement after fi nishing last fall with a losing record. Leading the way will be captains Jordan Martelli, Ana Kalliavas and Gemma Stamatopoulos. This is Butler’s second year coaching fi eld hockey, and she has a new assistant coach, Victoria Correia. She is a Revere High School graduate and former fi eld hockey player. “I think our goalie, Sonia Commander Matthew Cunningham welcomes Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. and Revere VSO Isaac McDaniel to the Joseph L. Mottolo Post last week. Haily, is going to have an incredible season,” Butler said. “She has really come a long way in building her skills and has been working hard to continue improving in her position. Ava Morris is also going to be such a strong force for our defense. We have a lot of new players on our team, as we lost nine seniors at the end of last season. We are a young and pretty new team, but everyone has been putting in the work to make this a great season for Revere fi eld hockey.” Revere girls soccer team looking to get back to top T he Revere girls soccer team is on a mission to get back to the top of the Greater Boston League. And they’ll do it with a new coach. Ariana Rivera, an assistant in the program last year, takes over as varsity coach. She replaces Megan O’Donnell, who stepped down to focus on her softball post in the spring. This year’s club has a lot to live up to from last year’s standards. The Patriots fi nished the regular season at 16-1-1 and in second place in the Greater Boston League last fall. They dominated in the regular season at times and fell just shy of a GBL title with a loss to Somerville in the final regular season game. The Patriots fell to St. Mary’s of Lynn in the opening round of the Division 3 state tournament and fi nished 162-1 overall. Revere had fi ve all-stars last year but only returns one this season: Nisrin Sekkat. The team played well in the preseason Medford Jamboree, beating Malden Catholic, 4-0, and Haverhill, 2-0. The captains: Sekkat, Erika Mejia, Sandra Torres and Fatima Esquivel. “The preseason has been going well,” Rivera said. “We played in the Medford Jamboree, and there was some good and bad, but so much potential for growth. The team has been working hard in practices to perfect the formation and learn new positions they might’ve not been comfortable with playing in the past. Once we can solidify our defense, we will be in a solid spot come our first game against Somerville.” Senior-laden Revere boys soccer team shows promise R evere boys soccer is back, healthy and entering the season with a ton of leadership. The team has a baker’s dozen in terms of seniors and had about 70 come out for the program overall. They are coming off a great season a year ago as one of the top teams in the alwayscompetitive Greater Boston League. The Patriots ended up drawing the No. 19 seed in the Division 2 state tourney, falling to No. 14 West Springfield in the opening around. The Patriots fi nished the season 9-3-3 overall and 8-3-3 in the GBL. That was good enough for third place behind champion Somerville and second-place Medford. Revere will be led by captains Brayan Medina and Angel Ortez. “The team this year is looking strong with 13 seniors,” Medina said. Commander of the Joseph L. Mottolo Post 4524 Matthew Cunningham (center) is joined by Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Revere VSO Isaac McDaniel and Julia Cervantes, Everett Veterans Services Gerry Miranda and VSO Antoine Coleman and the volunteers that made this act of love for those serving our country a huge success.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Angelo “Chuck” Sozio O f Wakefield formerly of Revere. Passed away on August 31, at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 98. Born in East Boston on August 5, 1926, to the late Luigi and Michelina (Imperato). Chuck’s journey was a testament of hard work and resilience. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Sozio Appliances in 1949, which grew into one of the most iconic small businesses in the North Shore area. Chuck’s success in the appliance business was evident early on; he was the sole authorized servicing dealer for Frigidaire in the North Shore area within a few years of starting his business. The business fl ourished for over 70 years under Chuck’s leadership. His dedication was not limited to his professional life; Chuck served his country in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during World War II. Chuck saw action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater and served overseas until the end of the war with tremendous pride and patriotism. His upbeat and positive approach to life was infectious, inspiring those around him to embrace life’s challenges with courage and optimism. Beloved husband of 15 years to Patricia Sozio (Zagarella). Cherished father of Leigh Buccellato and her husband Nicholas of Wakefi eld, Daniel Concessi and his wife Kara of Reading, Teresa Concessi of Wakefi eld, Christian Concessi of Boston, and Jaylynn Zagarella of Wakefi eld. Adored grandfather of Teddy Moore. Dear brother of Irene Giuff rida and her late husband Frank of Lynnfi eld, Mary A. Kelly of Revere, and the late Anthony Sozio. Caring uncle to Santina Primavera of Lynnfi eld, Gina Noto of Lynnfi eld, Lorraine Hagen and her husband Christopher of Danvers, and the late Anthony Sozio. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 909 N Washington Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 or at www. mcsf.org. Marie Ann Tocco Catrone She was the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Catrone. Loving mother of Laureen Tocco of Revere, Annmarie Tocco Cerundolo of Ipswich, Anthony Tocco of Charlestown, Paula Tocco Moreira and her husband John of Somerville, and Duane Tocco Sr. of Revere. Dear sister of Lucy LeClair of Revere, and the late Anthony “Sonny” DeFilippo. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Tocco, Lindsay Tocco, Jenna Tocco, Frederick Cerundolo, Isabelle Cerundolo, and Duane “DJ” Tocco Jr. Adored niece of Mafalda “Muff y” Pascucci, and the late Flora DeFilippo. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Marie lived a life of love, generosity, and thoughtfulness, radiating a warmth that touched everyone she encountered. Her absence is deeply felt, but her spirit continues to live on in the hearts of those who loved her. A Funeral Mass was held in Marie’s honor on Wednesday, September 4 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum. Visitation was private for family members. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or at http:// www.lung.org. Rang Le O f Revere. Passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on August 10, 1942, she was the youngest born to the late Joseph and Grace (Masello) DeFilippo. Marie was the matriarch of her family, a pillar of strength whose home was always fi lled with the smells of Italian food and homemade desserts. Her house was the venue for holidays, Sunday dinner, and family gatherings, a testament to her dedication to her family. Marie loved to spend her winters along side her husband Bob in sunny Florida, where family and friends would often visit and make wonderful memories. Over the years she also enjoyed traveling and playing the slots at various casinos. She had an unwavering aff ection for the many dogs she had throughout her life and today her lovable pups Rusty and Brandy who have been by her side for almost a decade. B e on the lookout for a new fall-themed episode of “Cooking with the Keefes,” featuring Mayor Patrick Keefe and fi rst lady Jennifer Keefe! The duo was in the kitchen studio last week to record this episode. The staff got to sample butternut squash ravioli in a sage brown butter sauce and apple fritter muffi ns. Delicious! Follow along on your own and make something seasonal to start getting into the spirit of fall. This episode of “Cooking with the Keefes” is now playing on the Community Channel and will remain posted to YouTube. Amazon partnered with the amily and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Friday, September 6th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Rang Thi Le, who passed away on August 31st, at 83 years. Her Funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 7th at 8:45 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, 64 Warner St., Medford at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lynn. F City of Revere to coordinate a back-to-school backpack giveaway. This happened at Revere High School just before the school year started. Students got to pick a backpack of various colors stuff ed with school supplies. Get a look at what this was all about in a highlight video now playing on the Community Channel. You will also fi nd the video on RevereTV’s YouTube page. Continue to watch replays of some of this month’s most popular programs. “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” is still scheduled daily for a few more weeks. This episode is an instructional video featuring the local restaurant owner of Chai Bar on Broadway, Nasim. Follow along on television or at your own pace on YouTube. The newest episode of “The Wave” is also playing daily. Watch to hear from Nicole Da Silva, a Revere High School intern for the Chamber, and REQ Consulting’s managing members, Greg Ehlers and Alex Pomponio. The “Life Issues with Judie VanKooiman” September episode is set for Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. The weekly announcement series “In the Loop” had some unique events to highlight. First, note that Makarim Al-Akhlaq School in Revere opens on September 14. For details and registration, visit www.reverearabiccommunity.org or watch “In the Loop” on social media and YouTube. In other news, the City of Revere and the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund are holding a veterans-preference lottery for two aff ordable condominiums at 133 Salem St. Revere. Veterans can apply from August 23 to September 13, 2024, with the lottery set for September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Revere City Hall. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund webpage on revere.org. RTV GOV is the channel with all of the local government meetings. This is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613. The most updated rotation includes replays from the License Commission, Zoning Sub-Committee, Appointments Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, Zoning Board of Appeals and Revere Board of Health. Watch RTV GOV for live meetings as well. City of Revere Consumer Affairs to Host Annual Shred-It Event on Saturday, Sept. 7 Residents encouraged to attend to shred their documents for free R EVERE, MA— The City of Revere Consumer Aff airs Office announces their annual Shred-It event, scheduled for Saturday, September 7, from 9:00am-12:00pm, in the City Hall Parking Lot (281 Broadway Rear). Revere residents will be provided with free shredding services, up to three banker boxes of documents, with proof of residency. Nicholas Romano, Director of Revere 311 and Consumer Affairs, encourages residents to attend the event, “This is a great opportunity for residents to do some Fall cleaning, free of charge. The Shred-It event is a safe, confi dential means of disposing of old documents that otherwise may be collecting dust.” The initiative is an element of the partnership between the City of Revere Consumer Aff airs Offi ce and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce. RevereTV Spotlight

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 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 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST — Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// massterlist.com/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2024 session through August 30. The Senate has held 150 roll calls so far in the 2024 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Thirty-six (90 percent) of the current 40 senators did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. Four (10 percent) of the 40 senators missed one or more roll calls. It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on 28 (18.7 percent) of the 150 roll calls while not voting on 122 (81.3 percent) of them. Sen. Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury) missed 14 roll calls for a roll call attendance record of 90.6 percent. Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) missed three roll calls resulting in a 98 percent roll call attendance record. Sen. Liz Miranda (D-Boston) missed one roll call resulting in a 99.3 percent roll call attendance record. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted Rush, Barrett and Miranda asking why they missed some roll calls. Here are their responses: Sen. Mike Rush: “I am one of three members of the Senate who are active reservists. On April 25th, June 6th and June 13th, I was on orders with the United States Navy and as a result was unable to participate in roll call votes during session. I had submitted letters to the Clerk of the Senate to be included in the Senate Journal stating this fact and recording how I would have voted had I been present.” Sen. Mike Barrett: “I was drafting the Senate’s climate bill, exacting work that occasionally had me missing a roll call.” Sen. Liz Miranda: “I missed one roll call because I actually came late into the chamber, from my offi ce while dealing with an emergency constituent issue. I submitted a letter when I arrived moments after.” SENATORS’ 2024 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024 The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Lydia Edwards 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (S 1666) — The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow public safety personnel with impaired health, presumed to have suff ered in the line of duty, to submit an affi - davit attesting that he or she did undergo a physical examination on entry into service, if their employer failed to maintain such records. “Public safety personnel like police and fi refi ghters that are injured in the line of duty or suff er illness due to their occupation shouldn’t have to jump through hoops or navigate red tape if their employer fails to maintain proper medical records documenting their service,” said sponsor Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough). “I am proud to have fi led this legislation to help relieve public safety offi cials of the undue burden of proving an occupational presumption when through no fault of their own, their medical records have been lost or damaged by their employing department. PROTECT CATS AND DOGS (S 2908) — The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any puppies and kittens under eight weeks old. Violators would be fi ned $100 per animal. When the animal is more than eight weeks old, the outright ban is lifted and replaced with a section that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any dogs or cats at specifi ed outdoor locations, such as flea markets and roadsides. This prohibition would not apply to the transfer of a dog or cat by, or to, a shelter, animal control or animal rescue; or to the display of a dog or cat as part of a state or county fair exhibition, a 4-H program or similar exhibition or educational program. Violators would be fi ned $50 per animal for a fi rst off ense, $100 for a second offense and $300 for a third and subsequent off enses. “Passing this legislation would represent an end to the supply-and-demand relationship between Massachusetts and puppy mills and give these animals a better opportunity at fi nding a home,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), a sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “I am a longtime supporter of animal protection issues, even before I ran for Senate. I have co-sponsored many animal protection bills and I am focused on protecting animals as some of the most vulnerable members of our society. All animals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and I am proud to be a voice for animal rights on Beacon Hill.” “As an animal lover I have been proud to support animal welfare legislation throughout my legislative career including sponsoring [this bill],” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld), another sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “At the most fundamental level this bill seeks to prevent a variety of health issues among dogs and cats because they were prematurely separated from their mother or sold at inappropriate locations such as along the side of a road. I am thrilled that this bill is currently being considered by the House of Representatives following its passage in the Senate a few weeks ago.” The bill still needs additional approval by both the House and Senate prior to it going to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature. RENAME THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION (S 2941) — The Senate approved legislation that would rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, a change that supporters say will better and properly defi ne the agency’s role in supporting residents with disabilities to live independently. In April, the House approved a different version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. Supporters said the name change refl ects the intention of the commission to empower individuals living with disabilities and move away from outdated terminology as the offi ce undergoes broad changes toward a more expansive model for disability employment services and independent living. They noted that the legislation also removes off ensive terminology in current Massachusetts law referring to people with disabilities. “This legislation is not just a name change but a mission enhancement,” said Sen. Nick Collins, Senate Chair of the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. “By defi ning the commonwealth’s response now with emphasis on the abilities of our citizens, we are taking the MassAbility Commission in a new proactive, positive direction to better serve the community’s needs.” “This historic legislation represents the state’s commitment to propelling the disability movement forward,” said Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commissioner Toni Wolf. “Language has the power to shape people and culture, tackle stigmas, biases and stereotypes. For too long, the words we’ve used have not reflected the strengths, resilience and determination of the disability community. This legislation changes that. We are changing life in Massachusetts for the better, making it more equitable, accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.” “Every person has the right to live an independent and meaningful life regardless of ability, with the same access to work, housing and services that every resident deserves,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This name change reflects the strong work of MassAbility to deliver that access to every individual who works with them. In removing archaic laws, we are taking an important step toward making our laws refl ective of the equitable commonwealth we continue to strive for.” LONG TERM CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING (H 5033) — The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a new version of a bill making changes to the state’s long term care and assisted living industry that supporters said will make sweeping reforms to these two industries and will take a powerful step toward delivering high quality and safe care for older residents across the state. The bill includes provisions related to basic health services administered in assisted living facilities and oversight of long-term care facilities, including creation of a program for the certifi cation, training and oversight of certifi ed medication aides who would be au

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 19 thorized to administer medications to residents of longterm care facilities; several new initiatives to recruit and retain a dedicated long-term care workforce; allowing assisted living residences to offer basic health services such as helping a resident administer drops, manage their oxygen or take a home diagnostic test; giving the Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs new powers to penalize non-compliance by allowing it to fi ne assisted living residences up to $500 per day; and authorizing the attorney general to fi le a civil action against a person who commits abuse, mistreatment or neglect of a patient or resident. Other provisions allow the Department of Public Health (DPH) to limit, restrict or revoke a long-term care facility’s license for cause, such as substantial or sustained failure to provide adequate care, substantial or sustained failure to comply with laws or regulations or lack of fi nancial capacity to operate a facility; streamline the process for small house nursing homes to be licensed; direct DPH to establish and implement training and education programs on topics such as infection prevention and control, resident care plans and staff safety programs; and require long-term care facilities to develop individualized outbreak response plans to contain the spread of disease and ensure consistent communication with DPH, residents, families, and staff . The measure also would require each long-term care facility to provide staff training on the rights and care of LGBTQ+ older adults and older adults living with HIV; forbid any long-term care facility and its staff from discriminating based in whole or in part on a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status or HIV status, whether through the denial of admission, medical or non-medical care, access to restrooms or through room assignments. “This legislation couldn’t have come at a more critical time when more oversight and accountability are needed in long-term care,” said Rep. Tom Stanley (D-Waltham), House chair of the Committee on Elder Aff airs. “[The bill] marks the fi rst major legislative reform to our long term care and assisted living industries in over a quarter of a century. This legislation enhances both access to and quality of care in longterm care settings, tightens suitability standards for operators, strengthens supports for the long-term care workforce and permanently allows assisted living residences to offer basic health services to their residents.” “This landmark legislation is the culmination of years of advocacy and collaboration among so many people committed to improving life for our family, friends and neighbors residing or working in longterm care, assisted living and the community,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate chair of the Elder Aff airs Committee. “There is always more work to do but we have agreed on policy that will surely have a positive impact on quality of care, transparency and oversight and planning for the future.” “This bill is an important step toward ensuring older adults receive the care they need to be safe and healthy,” said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “Strengthening oversight of long-term care facilities, requiring infectious disease outbreak plans, improving licensing requirements and other reforms … will protect vulnerable patients and provide the commonwealth with the tools needed to enforce the standards for long term care facilities.” CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (S 2932) — The House last week gave initial approval to a bill, approved by the Senate in July, that would allow victims of child sexual abuse to fi le a civil suit, any time after the abuse took place, against an individual who sexually abused a minor or negligently supervised a person who sexually abused a minor. This would replace current law that places a statute of limitations which limits the time period during which a victim is allowed to sue, to the later of either 35 years after the abuse or seven years after discovery of damages relating to the abuse, with both timeframes beginning to run when the minor turns 18. Prior to 2014, the law allowed even less time to fi le a suit. The statute of limitations was limited to three years after a victim turned 18. That law was changed by the Legislature in 2014 to refl ect current law. When the Senate first approved the bill on July 31, sponsor Sen. Joan Loverly (D-Salem) said, “Back in 2014, we passed a statute of limitations for civil claims of child sexual abuse that would allow claims up to 35 years after the victim turned 18, or until 53 years old. I questioned then, and over the last decade, what was the magic number of 53, and I couldn’t fi nd one. I couldn’t fi nd that answer. So I decided to dig in, to talk to advocates, to talk to survivors, to talk to the public safety [offi cials].” Lovely continued, “I want to thank all of the survivors in and out of my district who have come to me, including colleagues, who disclosed to me that at some point in their life they were sexually abused, but they choose not to come forward and disclose because of how painful it is. It really is lifelong pain and trauma.” The bill is a “great thing” for survivors in Massachusetts, said Sandi Johnson, senior legislative policy counsel at the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. “We believe that survivors should have access to justice, regardless of when they’re able to access that justice,” said Johnson. “Eliminating that statute of limitations puts the focus back on whether or not there’s enough evidence, rather than just arbitrary timelines. Trauma is not a timeline and can’t be governed by a timeline.” Reps. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and John Lawn (D-Watertown) who fi led earlier versions of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on this bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “We all have an important role to play in protecting civil rights, particularly at a time when societal divisions and political polarization have resulted in decreased civility and increased intolerance. The Healey-Driscoll Administration remains focused on developing and supporting the programs, policies and initiatives that strengthen Massachusetts’ ability to uphold our values and embrace our diff erences.” ---Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy on the Healey administration’s convening a statewide Civil Rights Symposium for 200 law enforcement offi cers to promote justice, equity and civil rights protections for all Bay State residents and visitors. “One of my first commitments as governor was to launch this assessment across our administration with the goal of applying an equity lens to everything we do. If we want to break down barriers to accessing government service and ensure we are reaching every community, we need to be able to measure what’s working well and what needs improvement — and then we need to act.” ---Gov. Healey upon releasing a report on equity assessment BEACON | SEE Page 20 How to Find Legal Help When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I believe I need some professional legal help but have limited income and very little savings. Almost 70 Dear Almost, Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract, or you’re facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Most lawyers today charge anywhere between $100 and $300 an hour. Fortunately, there are a number of diff erent programs and organizations that off er free legal advice and may help you fi nd a free or lowcost attorney. Here’s where look for help in your area. Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid provides free legal assistance to low-income people of all ages. Each community program will diff er slightly in the services they off er and income qualifi cations. Visit LSC. gov/fi nd-legal-aid to locate a program near you. LawHelp: Powered by Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit organization, LawHelp.org is a terrifi c resource that will help you locate free legal aid near you, get answers to your legal questions and even fi ll out legal documents. These free services are for people with low to moderate incomes. Free Legal Answers: This is an online program created by the American Bar Association that matches low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to provide brief answers online for free. This service will not answer criminal law questions and it’s not available in every state. See ABAfreelegalanswers.org to look for a program in your state. Senior Legal Hotlines: There are around 30 states that off er senior legal hotlines, where all seniors over age 60 have access to free legal advice over the telephone. To fi nd out if this service is available in your state, go to ProSeniors.org and click on “Resources,” followed by “U.S. Senior Legal Hotline Directory.” Senior Legal Services: Coordinated by the Administration on Aging, this service may offer free or low-cost legal advice, legal assistance or access to legal representation to people over the age of 60. Your Area Agency on Aging can tell you what’s available in your community. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get your local number. Local Law Schools: More than 200 university law schools across the country have pro bono programs that off er free legal assistance provided by law students, who are supervised by their professors. See AmericanBar.org/groups/center-pro-bono — scroll down and click on “Directory of Law School Public Interest and Pro Bono Programs” to locate a program near you. Pension Rights Center: This is a nonprofi t consumer organization that provides free legal assistance for problems with pension, 401(k) or other retirement plans. Go to PensionRights.org/fi nd-help to search for help in your state. Stateside Legal: For military members, veterans, and their families, StatesideLegal.org provides access to free legal information and legal assistance in your area. National Disability Rights Network: This is a nonprofit membership organization that provides legal assistance to people with disabilities through their Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program. If you are disabled, visit NDRN.org to fi nd help in your state. Other Options: If you can’t get help from one of these programs, or fi nd that you aren’t eligible, another option is to contact your state or local bar association to see if there are any volunteer lawyer projects in your area or if they can refer you to a low-fee lawyer. To contact your state or local bar association, go to FindLegalHelp.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 19 which analyzed how each state agency can improve equity, accessibility and accountability. “We are thrilled and honored to be recognized once again by The Princeton Review. This ranking is a refl ection of the hard work and dedication of our entire Umass Dining team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding dining experience for our students every day. We believe that good food is essential to the wellbeing of our community, and we will continue to push the boundaries of what campus dining can be.” ---Ken Toong, assistant vice chancellor of Umass Auxiliary Enterprises, which includes Umass Dining, on Umass Amherst being rated number 1, for the 8th consecutive year, by The Princeton Review’s list of Best Campus Food, for its exceptional campus dining ex1. On Sept. 6, 1638, the General Court granted permission for a settlement in what Massachusetts beach community that has the name of a meat dish? 2. What country claims to have invented cinnamon rolls: England, Sweden or USA? 3. Poet Anne Dudley Bradstreet, an immigrant to what colony, wrote, “Of autumn months September is the prime, / Now day and night are equal in each clime”? 4. September 7 is World Beard Day; Major General Ambrose Burnside — once a Rhode Island senator — was the inspiration for the name of what hairstyle? 5. How are box, leatherback and loggerhead similar? 6. How many breeds does the International Cat Association recognize: nine, 33 or 73? 7. September 8 is Star Trek Day; what actress (received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor) portrayed Star Trek’s Guinan starting in the 1980s? 8. What country has the lowest population density: Australia, Greenland or Mongolia? Answers 9. What inspired the announcement “Elvis has left the building”? 10. What kind of computer fi le ends in.au? 11. On Sept. 9, 1814, Old Stone Fort at Bearskin Neck in what town was captured by the British? 12. What university has most presidential alumni? 13. On Sept. 10, 2000, what then longest-running Broadway show closed? 14. According to Guinness World Records, John Snake Memorial Multipurpose Grounds in Rama First Nation, Ontario, has the world’s largest of what (usually fi - ber) art type? 15. In July 2024, the Flow Country in Scotland was made a world heritage site; what is it? 16. What is a video camera attached to a computer called? 17. On Sept. 11, 1918, what team that included Babe Ruth won the World Series? 18. What is the narrowest country due to its length vs. width? 19. Do octopuses have tentacles? 20. On Sept. 12, 1966, what TV sitcom debuted that featured the song “I’m a Believer”? PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and Section 17.16.040 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere that the Revere City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday evening, September 23, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber, Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 on the application of Jazmin Tabares & Javier Gallego, 86 Lincoln Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to operate a health club within the GB District at 220 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. A copy of the aforementioned application (C-24-06               Clerk, Revere City Hall, Revere, Massachusetts, Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM and on Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM. Proponent/opponent testimony will be accepted in writing via email to amelnik@revere.org on or before September 17, 2024. Attest: Ashley E. Melnik City Clerk September 6, 13, 2024 perience. “Today, the Massachusetts Republican Party is standing against the veil of secrecy and the obstructionist eff orts of the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Democratic supermajority. We stand with the Massachusetts press corps in declaring: enough is enough. The public deserves transparency. Release the details on the vendors profi ting from this crisis and the public safety issues affecting our communities. On behalf of Massachusetts residents, we are demanding accountability.” ---Massachusetts Republican Party Chair, Amy Carnevale, upon submitting FOIA requests for documents she says might expose $1 billion in Secret Migrant Crisis Spending as well as detailed information on 600 incidents involving police, fi re and medical emergencies in state-funded emergency housing. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of August 26-30. the House met for a total of one hour and 15 minutes and the Senate met for a total of three hours and 50 minutes. Mon. August 26 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Tues. August 27 No House session No Senate session Wed. August 28 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 29 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:56 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 3:01 p.m. Fri. August 30 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 Contreras, Danilo E Dambrosio, Gennaro Pesaturo, Arthur J Suos, Sopheaktra REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Vasquez, Jonathan C Zepaj Development LLC Singh, Sarabjit Pdb LLC Pesaturo, Blanca I Pov, Vannak Leng, Kevin L SELLER2 ADDRESS 30 Sewall St 180 Hichborn St DATE PRICE 08.12.24 880000 350 Revere Beach Blvd #2B 08.15.24 540000 26 Vera St 08.12.24 530000 08.15.24 200000 Revere 1. Salisbury (Salisbury steak) 2. Sweden 3. Massachusetts Bay Colony 4. Sideburns 5. They are types of turtles. 6. 73 7. Whoopi Goldberg 8. Greenland 9. He refused to do an encore. 10. Audio 11. Rockport, Mass. 12. Harvard 13. “Cats” 14. Dream catcher (42’ 5” diameter; made of sinew, willow, ash and rope) 15. The world’s largest blanket bog 16. Webcam 17. The Boston Red Sox 18. Chile 19. No; they have arms. 20. “The Monkees”

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Page 21 September is College Fire Safety Month Fire Offi cials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out S TOW — With thousands of new and returning college students settling into dorms, apartments, and other living spaces, Massachusetts fi re offi - cials are reminding them, their resident advisors, and others to be sure they have working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and two ways out in an emergency. As Massachusetts kicks of College Fire Safety Month, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said 2,538 fi res occurred in college dormitories, fraternities, and sororities in Massachusetts between 2019 and 2023. These fires caused three civilian injuries, 11 fi re service injuries, and more than $2.5 million in estimated damages. More campus fi res were reported in September than in any other month, and unsafe cooking practices were the most common cause. He said fire officials are also concerned about fire safety in apartments and other types of off-campus student housing, where two Massachusetts college students died in separate, unrelated fires in 2013. Statewide, almost 50% of residential fi res in Massachusetts take place in apartment buildings and other multi-family dwellings. “It doesn’t matter whether you live in a dorm, apartment, Greek housing, or one- or two-family home,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “Everyone should have working smoke and CO alarms on every level of their residence, and test them monthly to be sure they’re working properly. Never, ever disable an alarm, and don’t waste precious time retrieving personal belongings if you hear it sound — just get out, stay out, and call 9-1-1.” “If you’ve just moved into a new living space, take some time to identify two ways out of your unit and the building — and two ways out of each room, if possible,” said Foxborough Fire Chief Michael Kelleher, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts. “Plan and practice your escape routes before you need to use them in an emergency. Today’s residential fi res burn faster than ever before, and they create toxic smoke that can travel throughout the home. A practiced home escape plan could save your life.” While September has been designated as College Fire Safety Month, State Fire Marshal Davine and Chief Kelleher said fi re safety should be a priority all year long. 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If you can do so safely, move it away from anything that can burn and call your local fi re department. • Smoking: There is no safe way to smoke, but if you must smoke then do it responsibly. Don’t flick cigarettes or other smoking materials on the ground, where they can smolder and ignite debris, or grind them out on porches or steps. Use a heavy ashtray on a sturdy surface and put it out, all the way, every time. • Electrical: Always plug appliances such as air conditioners and space heaters into wall sockets that can handle the current, not power strips or extension cords. Don’t overload outlets with multiple devices. • Heating: Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep. Never leave a space heater unattended. • Candles: Never leave candles burning unattended. Extinguish them before leaving the room. Even better, switch to battery-powered candles. 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Page 24 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE PRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR ATTORNEYS, ARCHITECTS, PLUMBERS, CONTRACTORS, ELECTRICIANS, ETC…. UTILITIES INCLUDED, EVEN WI-FI. INCLUDES WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, WOMEN & MEN’S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOMES ON A QUIET SIDE-STREET. ALL THE CONVENIENCES OF A SINGLE FAMILY WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF CARING FOR A BIG YARD. 1ST FLOOR OFFERS WHITE KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, ISLAND AND QUARTZ. COUNTERS. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/DINING AREA, HALF BATH, SLIDER OFF OF LIVING ROOM TO A. PRIVATE DECK. HW FLOORS THROUGHOUT. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS SPACIOUS PRIMARY WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND CUSTOM BATH. 2 MORE SIZABLE BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH COMPLETE THIS FLOOR. LOWER LEVEL IS AN OPEN CONCEPT FINISHED AREA WITH A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY. C/A. ONE CAR GARAGE UNDER. NO CONDO FEES! SAUGUS $649,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- 4 LEVEL TOWNHOME IN DESIRABLE RIVER RUN CONDOMINIUMS. THE MAIN LEVEL FEATURES AN EAT IN KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW. OPEN FLOOR PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM LEADS TO YOUR EXCLUSIVE SUN-SOAKED DECK WITH FULL SIZE RETRACTABLE SHADE. 3RD FLOOR OFFERS A LARGE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING AND SKYLIGHT. SPACIOUS 2ND BEDROOM WITH LARGE CLOSET AND ENTRANCE TO 4TH FLOOR LARGE LOFT USED AS 3RD BEDROOMS. THE LL FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE SPACE WITH STORAGE, LAUNDRY, ACCESS TO THE ATTACHED GARAGE AND PATIO. AMENITIES INCLUDE CLUBHOUSE, SAUNA, AND SWIMMING POOL DANVERS $519,000 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 RENTAL REMODELED TWO-BEDROOM UNIT FEATURING AN EAT IN KITCHEN, TENANT WILL NEED A REFRIGERATOR, NEW PAINT AND CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS. PARKING FOR TWO CARS. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. WALKING DISTANCE TO BUS. SAUGUS $2,400 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 781-233-1401 MOBILE HOMES •LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME. COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $74,900 •BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HUGE DOUBLE LEVEL YARD. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDE NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, NEW SIDING AND SKIRTING, NEW OIL TANK AND HOT WATER, NEWER ROOF, & SHED NEW AC .THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM, AND CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO 2 BEDROOM PEABODY $169,900 •VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND UPDATED UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK. LARGE PORCH AND DECK, SHED GREAT LEVEL YARD, NEWER FLOORING AND WINDOWS. LAUNDRY HOOK UP SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. PEABODY $159,900 •BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PRE CONSTRUCTION LOCATED IN SHADY OAKS PARK . BEAUTIFUL AND CONVENIENT REDEVELOPMENT. LOT OF QUALITY FEATURES AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT. LAUNDRY, PROPANE HEAT NICE YARD DANVERS $179,900 •BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2 YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $174,900 •TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 •SUPER MAINTAINED YOUNG UNIT WITH MANY EXTRAS AND MANY UPDATES, FIREPELACE LIVING ROOM, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LOT WITH 4 CAR PARKING, NEW DOORS, WINDOWS AND WATER HEATER. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, NEW REEDS FEERY SHED, AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $209,900 •SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $239,900 •DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH APPROXIMATELY 1250 SQFT OF LIVING AREA. 4 BEDROOM LOCATED IN DESIRABLE OAK LEDGE CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 HEIGHTS COOPERATIVE PARK PEABODY $250,000 RENTAL CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FIRST FLOOR THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT. FEATURES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WHITE CABINET KITCHEN WITH WALK IN PANTRY. GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS. TWO CAR PARKING. COIN OP LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. NO SMOKING. CATS ONLY. PEABODY $3,100 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842

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