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YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.37 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Councillor at Large Candidate McKenna Hosts Packed Reception 781-286-8500 Friday, September 12, 2025 Mayor, city officials try to allay concerns over McKinley School radio tower By Barbara Taormina T he city responded to the pushback on the 145-foot WELCOME: Councillor Joanne McKenna greets Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya, Ward 6 Councillor Paul Argenzio, Mayor Patrick Keefe, School Committee member John Kingston, Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, and candidate for School Committee at Large Ralph DeCicco at her campaign reception at VIVI’s Tapas Bar on Revere Beach. See page 12-13 for photo highlights. (Revere Advocate photo) New Police Officers take oaths outside City Hall By Tara Vocino I t was a beautiful day for a swearing-in ceremony for four new police officers who all happen to be Revere High School graduates as they took their oaths outside of Revere City Hall on Tuesday. Patrolmen Robert Kjersgard, Kevin Claros Arango, Jarrod Natola and Alejandro Ochoa were congratulated by Mayor Patrick Keefe, Police Chief LaVita and their families. REVERE POLICE | SEE Page 14 radio tower for the regional emergency call center that will be part of the McKinley School redevelopment project at this week’s City Council meeting. Mayor Patrick Keefe, Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski and the project team were at the meeting at the request of the council, to answer questions about the tower and its eff ects on the surrounding McKinley neighborhood. Keefe introduced the project and emphasized the tower is a critical piece of infrastructure needed to assure Revere and Winthrop and Chelsea, which are part of the regional emergency call center, have an adequate public safety communications system in place. Keefe ran through a list of alternative sites that were considered for the call center, including the Beachmont Fire Station, which has no available parking, as well as several locations in Winthrop. He explained that the tower will provide backup if the system’s fiber communications are disabled and it will allow fi rst responders to communicate when they are inside buildings in emergency situations. “But the biggest questions you want answered are can we reduce the size, change it, can we look at another place for it. The answer is yes, yes to all of that. We are going to ask for a study. It will cost a few dollars; 911 will be paying for that and it may entail reducing the size of the tower,” said Keefe. But Keefe also said the tower is coming. “We’re doing this site, we’re doing it for public safety, that is not up for debate,” Keefe told the council, adding, “It’s not as big and burdensome as you may think.” Skwierawski said the study could lead to a 40-foot reduction of the tower, which could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. RADIO TOWER | SEE Page 21 CLASSMATES: From high school to police academy, shown from left to right, are: new Revere patrolmen Alejandro Ochoa, Kevin Arango, Robert Kjersgard, and Jarrod Natola during Tuesday’s swearing in ceremony outside of Revere City Hall. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Apollinaire Theatre Company presents Apollinaire in the Park Festival Free! Sept. 20 & 21; Sat. 1-9, Sun. 1-5 T his year, in celebration of Apollinaire’s 30th anniversary, we’re thrilled to debut a brand-new version of Apollinaire in the Park on September 20 and 21: a dynamic Festival and Open House that invites the community to experience theater in a more informal and interactive way. The entire Chelsea Theatre Works building, along with the surrounding street and park, will come alive with free performances, a Beer Garden with local food and craft vendors, live music, art exhibitions, youth activities, bilingual programming, workshops, a Squirrel Fashion Show and two free theater-themed Escape Rooms. The marquee event of this festival will reunite actors from across Apollinaire’s three decades to collaborate on an original play created and performed within just 48 hours! The 48 Hour Play at 7:00 on Saturday will lead into Apollinaire’s 25/26 Season Announcement, followed by live music! Bent Water Brewing Company will host the Beer Garden, which will feature food from local restaurants as well as art and crafts from local artisans. A festival highlight will be Mid-grade Regular 2.97 3.37 3.47 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com two theater-themed Escape Rooms designed by Actor/Director Brooks Reeves: Forty-five minutes to curtains! Chelsea’s greatest detectives have been summoned to Apollinaire Theatre to prevent a murder in the making! An illfated production, squabbling actors and 45 minutes to examine the dressing room of the most dysfunctional production in the Greater Boston Area and prevent disaster. You better solve the mystery or it’s... CURTAINS! The Unquiet Room — hidden away at Apollinaire Theatre is a locked room so eerie, so cursed, that few dare to enter and solve its secrets. Some say that a precious treasure is hidden within, but protected by mischievous spirits who will do everything they can to confound those who dare and try. Are you brave enough to enter... THE UNQUIET ROOM? • Sunday we focus on the work of Teatro Chelsea: In addition to the youth activities, music and games in the Beer Garden, we’ll celebrate Teatro in the BlackBox Theatre: 1:00 — Workshop with Cristhian Mancinas-Garc?a: Como avanzar tu carrera de actor en Boston. 2:00 — New Works Symposium: Inside A-Tipico — from Submission to World Premiere. 3:00 — Reading: Sneak Peak of beautiful land (la linda tierra). 4:00 — Teatro Chelsea Season Announcement followed by music from Los Gallos Locos. • Musical highlights include cabaret performers from Longwood Players, Mariachi singer Carmen Serrato, live bands and performances by our actor/singers and special guests. Alan Kuang & Bulletproof Funk will be blowing folks away with their amazing breakdancing throughout the day on Saturday. • We will also off er workshops for adults and youth. ChiTHEATRE | SEE Page 6 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 3 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Vice Chair of the Revere Conservation Commission Brian Averback Announces Candidacy for Ward One City Council This needs to be a priority. I will fi ght for the people of Ward One to fi gure out exactly what needs to be done to get this lowered. • It’s time for Massport to replace outdated sound-proof doors and windows in Ward One with the best current options available to reduce the noise of the planes. I am in a VERY tight race for this seat, and I really need your support. Vote for Brian Averback on November 4th . Thank you! 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 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma A s the only open and contested City Council ward seat in the city of Revere, your vote to make change is extremely important. IF YOU LIVE IN WARD ONE OF REVERE — THIS IS FOR YOU! I’m tired of the traffi c, DCR taking away parking options, losing my son’s favorite Ice Cream Shoppe Twist N’ Shake to Development, and this city making news for violence instead of all the great things Revere has and could accomplish. I want to earn your vote, so you should know more about the person you are voting for. First and foremost, I am a Dad to the most amazing 7-yearold son in the world named Maximilian. I have a bachelor’s degree in political science from UNLV and always knew public service was something that was going to be a large part of my life. My father Alan Averback ran for School Committee when I was my son’s age, and I remember that time fondly. Professionally I own an Estate Liquidation Company and Auction House. I’m a licensed Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent (I work out of Century 21 in Revere). I resell and appraise personal property for a living, and I love what I do. If you need someone to negotiate on your behalf, there are very few better at it than me. The main reason I am running. “We Need better solutions to current problems”. • I am not taking any campaign donations from developers. Less new apartments and more of what our city needs. If Suff olk Downs is not going to be built into what we were promised, than they should be building a state of the art, 24 hour hospital with an emergency room. Our seniors deserve to have the best care. Right now there is nothing outside of Boston and 24 hours that you would want to be driven to if you were in need of emergency care. • The Car Insurance Rates for Revere are ridiculous. The people of Revere pay more for car insurance than any of our neighboring cities.

Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Revere Beach Partnership Hosts the 8th Annual Art Festival Sept. 13 R EVERE BEACH — To celebrate the beauty of America’s first public beach, the Revere Beach Partnership will be hosting the Revere Beach Art Festival on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, from 11 AM — 4 PM at Markey Memorial Bridge. The day will be filled with fun interactive activities, artists selling their incredible pieces, live music, and our Live Art Competition where artists are in8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! O vited to compete for awards ranging from $250-1,000 by creating a piece of art that fits the theme announced on the day of the event. There will also be a free kids art competition taking place at the festival. With 16 unique artists in attendance, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Admire the talent of local and regional artists. We promise you won’t want to to the public. We hope to see you there! RevereTV Spotlight n August 31, 2025, Revere held its Annual Vigil for those who passed away from overdose related causes. This vigil is held by Revere’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives Offi ce to grieve as a community and honor those lost. It is an event to also bring awareness to substance use disorders and how these losses reach everyone. The vigil was held at Overdose Memorial Park (corner of Leverett and Broadsound Avenues). RevereTV is now playing a recording of the vigil on the Community Channel and YouTube. The video includes the names of those remembered at the vigil; all of them were part of the Revere community. Row Row Row in Revere is an www.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 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 Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958! event that brings the community together for a three-mile canoe race down the Pines River every year, specifi cally to support autism and celebrate inclusion. It was a beautiful sunny day to raise money for the Autism Foundation. Watch the opening ceremony and some quick highlights of the race on RevereTV’s YouTube page and the Community Channel. The Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. This week, the “In the Loop” PSA series will be back on RevereTV. This series was created to get out information related to initiatives, events, programs and community updates around the city. It is recorded in up to five different languages and includes a translated visual fl yer as well. The languages are English, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic and Italian. All videos are posted to the RevereTV Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages, and they play in between programming on all TV channels. Watch RTV this week to stay “In the Loop,” Revere! Tune in to RevereTV or subscribe to the RevereTV YouTube channel to see candidate statements from those running for Ward 1 School Committee member. These video statements began airing last week and will play on the Community Channel until the primary election on Tuesday, September 16. This year is a municipal election year, but the only primary election being held is for the position of Ward 1 School Committee member. The regular election day for all candidates is Tuesday, November 4. For any and all voting information regarding this election, refer to the City of Revere Election Department. Watch the Ward 1 School Committee member candidate video statements over the next week and a half on RTV GOV. RTV GOV is also scheduled with live airings and the latest replays of government meetings. The current rotation includes the Conservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Zoning Sub-Committee, Commission on Disabilities, and Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Sub-Committee. All meetings are streamed to the RTV YouTube channel as well, so please subscribe online there. RTV GOV can be watched on television on Comcast channel 9 or RCN channels 13 and 613. go home empty-handed! This group of individuals has pieces for everyone’s personal style. T his event is free and open Monogram D4 Double siding

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 5 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Wasting Their Time On Banning All Those Campaign Signs, Why? By Sal Giarratani L ast week I returned home from my annual end of the summer vacation in Minnesota to visit Giarratani family members who migrated to the Twin Cities Area and as usual had a great vacay with warm weather, sunny skies and peace. I even saw a fl ying swan this year for the fi rst time ever. Last Friday, I picked up two copies of the Revere Advocate. One was the current issue and the other from the week I was away. I read with much interest the news story concerning the current ordinance that the City of Revere has on the posting of political campaign signs on private property and all the hubbub over whether or not this ordinance should be repealed, altered or enforced. Seems most city councilors know that any ordinance that prevents homeowners from putting up campaign posters is totally unconstitutional. The City of Revere cannot ban the hanging of campaign signs on private property. The courts have ruled it as an expression of free speech and no governmental entity can force any citizen to remove political signs from their property, no matter how unsightly some politicians may think and no matter the duration these signs are posted on private property. At this point, why do you have any debate? Just eliminate this ordinance and move on to more important issues facing the City of Revere of which there are so many. By the way, this issue about all those political signs only seems to matter around election times, and after that this issue always retreats to being no more a nuisance such as elevator background music. Don’t fi x what isn’t broken. We need to be encouraging more people to get politically active. We need to get more people voting in all our elections, especially those at the local level. The more signs I see around town, the better I feel about people who care about where they live. Actions speak louder than words. Our Democratic Republic was founded nearly 250 years ago with the people as sovereign. Government is our business. We rule here. Our elected governors at any 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 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co level of government work for us and not the other way around.

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Situated on the MysTHEATRE | FROM Page 2 ara Durazzini of Pazzi Lazzi Troupe will off er “Masks in Motion — An Introduction to Commedia dell’Arte.” Cristhian Mancinas-Garc?a will off er three sessions of “Working as an Actor in Boston”: one for youth, one for adults and one for all ages in Spanish. Parker Jennings will off er “How to Die on Stage.” • Activities for Youth include youth music and dance performances from 1-2:00 p.m., followed at 2:00 by “It’s Elementary” performed by Apollinaire Play Lab students. There will also be face painting and lawn games. • There will also be exhibits of professional and youth art. Join us in the Apollinaire Gallery to see the work of great artists who have been a part of our history, vote for your favorite or become part of that history by placing a bid and taking a work home. 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More information, directions and schedule updates are at www.apollinairetheatre.com

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 7 The 8th annual Revere Beach Art Festival is HERE! J oin the Revere Beach Partnership on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on America’s fi rst public beach for a day fi lled with creativity, community and a celebration of the arts. This beloved annual event features local artists selling handcrafted work, live music performances, a Live Art Competition and Kids Live Art Competition, shopping, family activities and more! This event celebrates the power of local creativity and invites local artists to share their work and connect with the community. At the Live Art Competition, participating artists can compete for $1,750 in cash prizes! It is one of the highlights of the day and an amazing showcase of talent for all involved. Go to https://eventhub.net/ events/revere-beach-art-festival_6797 for an application. • Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. • Cost: $10 — free for event vendors. • Theme: to be announced on event day. Don’t forget about our FREE Kids Live Art Competition as well as many other on-site activities. The fun never stops — there is something for the whole family at the Revere Beach Art Festival! (Courtesy photos) A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! own an affordable *,)H *, &) ‹› APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. (Courtesy photos) YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! WHO CAN APPLY: First-Time Homebuyers Meet income & asset limits (see AMI chart) Assets must be under $75K for 80% AMI households. Assets must be under $150K for 100% AMI households. Restrictions Apply – Units have resale and use restrictions Questions or Accommodations? Call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 | TTY: 800-439-2370 CHECK INCOME LIMITS & PRICES BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden! 5 Newly Built Affordable Condos rdable Condos Scan QR to apply VAILABLE BY LOTTERY ply AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY APPLICATION PERIOD: Dates July 7, 2025 - October 2, 2025 Please note: Deadline: Must be postmarked by October 2, 2025 INFO SESSIONS Where: Malden City Hall August 5, 2025 6PM September 4, 2025 6PM Lottery Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Attendance not required) 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity

Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 TOPS honors Revere woman and North Adams man for weight loss success International weight-loss organization announces leading “Losers” for 2024 Special to Th e Advocate T OPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM ), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is unveiling its “royalty” for 2024. TOPS® royalty are women and men who have officially recorded the largest weight loss from their highest weight at TOPS by the end of 2024 and reached their goal weight, regardless of the time taken to achieve their goal. Revere’s Bonnie Moore, who lost 200 pounds, and North Adams’ Ralph Lesure Jr., who dropped 40 pounds, are the 2024 Massachusetts Queen and King. In May 2025 they were honored at a Massachusetts recognition event at the Crowne Plaza Boston in Woburn. Bonnie’s Narrative I came to TOPS 25 years ago in May 2000. A couple of months before, I had seen my doctor, and he wasn’t pleased with my health. I weighed over 450 pounds, and I was a smoker. He said if I didn’t lose weight, I wasn’t going to live much longer. He told me about TOPS. In the beginning, I wondered how I was going to lose so much weight. I became depressed thinking about it, as I was the biggest person at our chapter meetings. Though I was depressed, I wanted to live. I went to meetings, listened, and learned how to keep going. Attending TOPS meetings and being with my TOPS friends has helped me tremendously. I started making changes in my life slowly, morphing from junk food to eating healthier. I started exercising, mainly walking. I met resistance from myself and from my roommate, who was my eating buddy. Walking, because of arthritis, was painful. Before joining TOPS, I was a diabetic on medication. I had sleep apnea, bad asthma, high blood pressure, chest pains, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, exhaustion, body pain, and no stamina. Now, my diabetes is in remission. I don’t have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I no longer suff er from conges                                tive heart failure. My overall health is much better, as is my outlook on life. I discovered I needed to make small, achievable goals, such as losing five pounds, which was doable. One of my sayings is that small goals equal big success. So many people are in a hurry to lose weight, but I wasn’t. I wanted to lose it and make sure it stayed off forever. To lose weight, I couldn’t just eat healthy and exercise. I also needed to face my other issues head-on. There are reasons I have been overweight my entire life, mainly because I was a compulsive overeater. I received personal help, and with the support of my TOPS friends and attending meetings, lost 100 pounds and received my Century Club medallion in 2006. That was one of my fi rst major TOPS achievements. My biggest message is never giving up. It may take time to reach your goals, but you can do it. Sometimes it takes longer, and that’s OK. Be patient with yourself. You control your destiny.                                                       Bonnie BEFORE (Courtesy photos) Nonprofit organization produces “life-changing successes” With an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness, TOPS provides consistent group support, health education and recognition to encourage successful weight management. Massachusetts has an adult obesity rate of 27%, and in 2024, TOPS members in Massachusetts lost a cumulative 4,346 pounds. “All of us affiliated with TOPS are extremely proud of our members’ weightloss accomplishments,” said TOPS President Rick Danforth. “Through their TOPS membership, these individuals can commemorate their life-changing successes, other members, and those who have preceded them. By continuing their faithfulness to lifestyle alterations, a characteristic of TOPS’ successful formula, TOPS members employ the methods they’re offered and the support of their peers to achieve their weight loss objectives.” In-person or online weekly meetings are the heart of TOPS support. In-person meetings start with an optional weigh-in, with members then sharing challenges, successes or goals. A brief program covering a variety of health and wellness topics follows and might conclude Bonnie AFTER (Courtesy photos) with awards and recognition for the week. Visitors can attend their fi rst TOPS in-person meeting free of charge and are encouraged to try more than one chapter since they’re all a little diff erent. For online membership, meetings are conducted via Zoom and are off ered at least fi ve times weekly. The meeting starts with members disclosing challenges, successes or goals. Next, the online facilitator presents a prepared program that sometimes includes guest speakers sharing expert views on fi tness, nutrition and more. Meetings conclude with action steps related to the presented program. Membership is affordable, starting at $70 per year, plus nominal chapter fees. Visit www.tops.org or call 800-932-8677 to learn more about TOPS and to fi nd a local chapter. TOPS is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded in 1948, TOPS is the only nonprofi t, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 9 WIN Waste Innovations turbine maintenance project to begin Sept. 15 (Editor’s Note: WIN Waste Innovations issued the following statement regarding the company’s plans to shut down the steam turbine generator at its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 in Saugus.) W IN Waste Innovations will begin a scheduled maintenance project that will require the steam turbine generator at the waste-to-energy facility in Saugus to be taken offl ine, resulting in the venting of steam through the industrial silencer. The silencer, installed in 2021, has consistently performed as designed, muting the steam that would otherwise vent audibly through the roof while the turbine is offline. The facility’s emission controls, which are designed to protect public health and ensure safe air quality, will continue to operate normally throughout the outage, maintaining performance well within stringent state and federal permit limits. This turbine project, scheduled to run from September 15 to November 16, takes place every 5-7 years to ensure the facility continues to be a reliable disposal site serving local communities. The Saugus facility converts up to 1,500 tons of residential and commercial waste into renewable energy daily. That energy is transferred to the grid and powers the local community, including 16,000 homes, and off sets 343,000 barrels of oil annually. The WIN Waste facility serves as an economic engine for Saugus and the region, providing 60 full-time jobs and contributing approximately $28 million to the region, $8 million of which is directly spent in Saugus. This local spending generates $7 million of additional economic activity, 36 additional jobs and $4 million of new taxes and investments in the community. While we fully expect the silencer to mitigate any noise that would occur from steam venting, there will be a visual plume from the facility, and we ask that any questions about the facility’s scheduled outage be directed toward Mary Urban (murban@win-waste. com). weeks of September. Each boiler will be taken offl ine separately, though there will be a period of several days in which the facility will be in a cold-iron outage, with both burners offl ine. The facility will prioritize our local municipalities and continue to receive municipal solid waste from Saugus and the surrounding communities during this maintenance period. The facility’s emission conUPCOMING PLANT PROJECT: WIN Waste Innovations announced this week that it will conduct an overhaul of its steam turbine at its Saugus plant on Route 107 over a two-month period beginning Sept. 15. The company said “steam will be visible but not audible” as it is vented through a silencer and ultimately the roof while the steam turbine generator is shut down and undergoes maintenance. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo) What is happening? An overhaul of the steam turbine — which takes place every 5-7 years, in addition to regular maintenance — is scheduled to run from approximately September 15 to November 16. With the turbine offl ine, the steam that is produced as part of the power-generation process is instead vented through the silencer and ultimately the roof. The steam will be visible but not audible as it leaves the silencer. The turbine overhaul, which will be done by GE Steam Power, consists of repairing, cleaning and tuning parts. The turbine will be taken off - site for the work to be completed, with a portion of the work being done locally in Lynn. Why is it necessary? WIN Waste regularly repairs and maintains our facilities to ensure reliable regional waste disposal and compliance with strict regulatory environmental and safety permits. The turbine is a high-performing component of the facility’s energy system, and this project is designed to preserve its effi ciency and reliability for years to come. What can we expect to see? A large visual steam plume will be routed through the silencer and exiting the roof of the facility for most of the scheduled outage. The steam is a byproduct of the waste-toenergy process, which is normally utilized to power the turbine and create renewable energy. In addition to the turbine overhaul, WIN Waste will conduct scheduled outages of the two boilers over the last two trols, which are designed to protect public health and ensure safe air quality, will continue to operate normally throughout the outage — maintaining performance well within stringent state and federal permit limits. 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Reptiles, police canines and more at Those Who Can, For Those In Need Resource Fair L ocal resource organizations, a canine demonstration, rainforest reptiles and face painting highlighted the annual Those Who Can, For Those In Need Resource Fair on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Parish School. The organization aims to support the elderly, children, low-income families, the homeless and those grieving, while also fostering local volunteerism. Rainforest Reptile Shows Herpetologist Kristen Wendling-Bryan and Dominic Turco held Gandolf, a Savannah monitor lizard. Grace Turco and Julianna Carbone made a kindness kit, called Connor’s Kindness Project, for children in hospitals and shelters. Meghan Rappa, Chloe Calder and Benny Souza got face paint. Princess Merida from the movie “Brave” and Charlie Souza Shown from left to right, are: Offi cer Derek Vecchia, Those Who Can, For Those In Need President Judie VanKooiman, Offi cer Johan Taborda and Lt. John Azzari during Saturday’s 13th Annual Resource Fair at Immaculate Conception Parish School. City of Revere Community Liaison Coordinator Maddy Alvarez and Careforth Account Manager Norma Jaramillo gave out sunglasses. The crowd watched the canine evidence recovery demonstration — fi nding his handler’s cell phone in a tree. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 11 Researchers advancing drone technology to study climate change impacts on whale species Non-invasive technique provides insights into the health of whales B OSTON — Scientists are using drone technology to study how changing ocean conditions are impacting whales, advancing this non-invasive research technique in both New England waters with North Atlantic right whales and in Alaska with killer whales. Scientists with the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium recently captured drone images of killer whale mothers with calves in Prince William Sound in the northern Gulf of Alaska during field research in June, in collaboration with the non-profit North Gulf Oceanic Society (NGOS). The exciting discovery came as the Anderson Cabot Center expands its work in aerial photogrammetry under the leadership of Senior Scientist Dr. John Durban. Photogrammet r y uses high-resolution aerial photos to collect body measurements and assess the health of a whale by understanding its condition and growth. Dr. Durban is advancing the use of this non-invasive technique in both Alaska and New England waters. The New England Aquarium has been at the forefront of right whale research dating back to the 1980s, making its work and NGOS’ killer whale research two of the longest studies of marine mammals in the world. “Scientists have decades of population data on both North Atlantic right whales and killer whales in the North Pacific, and now we can use photogrammetry to gain new insights on whale health to better understand the causes of population changes,” said Dr. Durban, who is chair of the Anderson Cabot Center ’s Spatial Ecology, Mapping, and Assessment (EcoMap) program. For more than 20 years, Dr. Durban and NGOS have tracked the recovery of killer whales, sometimes known as orcas, following the im(L) Killer whales, including calves and juveniles, travel in their family group in the Gulf of Alaska in June 2025. CREDIT: New England Aquarium, under NMFS Research Permit 26614, in collaboration with North Gulf Oceanic Society. (R) A North Atlantic right whale during photogrammetry research in Cape Cod Bay. CREDIT: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/NOAA/SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research; under NMFS Research Permit #17355. Both photos taken non-invasively by Dr. John Durban using a custom research drone. pacts of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989—but this recovery was halted by the sudden impact of a marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016. Some killer whale pods have been slow to rebound, in part because of the prolonged impact on calving that has persisted after the heat wave. In 2025, the Aquarium and NGOS sighted three new calves and used their drones to show that older calves born since the heat wave are growing well, giving hope for renewed population growth. “We are studying killer whales to discover how climate change is affecting the entire ocean ecosystem on which they depend. This work is demonstrating how the impacts of a warming ocean can even accumulate to impact these apex predators at the top of marine food chains,” Dr. Durban said. Like killer whales, North Atlantic right whales have experienced increased impacts due to climate change. They are shifting their feeding areas to find zooplankton prey that prefer colder waters, exposing this critically endangered whale species to greater risk of fishing gear entanglements and vessel strikes in areas without existing protection measures. The right whale population is estimated at only about 370 individuals. Alongside colleagues from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Dr. Durban has been deploying drones for right whale photogrammetry in Cape Cod Bay over the last decade. He is now collaborating with the Anderson Cabot Center’s aerial survey team, led by Research Scientist Orla O’Brien, to broaden this effort by outfitting the team’s research plane with special cameras. The technology will allow scientists to collect photogrammetry data on individual right whales far beyond Cape Cod Bay and in the wintertime when boat-based field work is challenging. O’Brien joined Dr. Durban for this summer’s field work in Alaska, searching for whales to photograph and gaining a deeper understanding of photogrammetry capabilities. “One of the things I love about photogrammetry is it’s truly non-invasive science,” said Dr. Durban. “We can give whales a health check without them ever knowing we are there.” ABOUT THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit research and conservation organization that has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years. We provide sciencebased solutions and help shape policies that create measurable change to address threats the ocean faces. We inspire action through discovery and help create engaged, resilient communities.

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna Hosts Packed Reception at VIVI’s Tapas Bar on Revere Beach Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna with Mayor Patrick Keefe, her campaign manager Michael LaBerge and Jimmy Nigro. Councillor Joanne McKenna with Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya, State Rep. Jessica Giannino and School Committee member Jacquline Monterroso. Councillor for Ward 1and Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna with supporters, Jimmy DePaulo and Donna Frost Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is shown addressing the attendees at her campaign reception. Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna is shown with Larry and Carole Smith, and Campaign Manager Michael LaBerge. Councillor Joanne McKenna greets Denise Rampelberg, Nancy Monkiewicz, Karen Knapp, Rose Pellegrino, Linda Doherty, and Sandi Lozier.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 13 Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna with Bill Reedy, Kathy Smith, and Michael Wells. Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna is shown with Jamie Russo, Nick Catinazzo, Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio. Councillor at Large Tony Zambuto with his colleague Councillor Joanne McKenna. Elle Baker showing her support for her friend Councillor Joanne McKenna. State Senator Lydia Edward’s showed her support for Councillor Joanne McKenna for Councillor at Large. Jenn Keefe joined Councillor and Candidate for Councillor at Large Joanne McKenna at VIVI’s last week. Showing support of their colleague in government, Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, State Rep. Jeff Turco, Candidate for School Committee Ralph DeCicco, Council President Marc Silvestri, Councillors Ira Novoselsky, Paul Argenzio, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, Councillor Joanne McKenna, Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya, candidate for School Committee Kathy Schulte Grahame, Mayor Patrick Keefe, School Committee member John Kingston, and candidate for Councillor at Large Anthony Parziale.

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 New Police Officers take oaths outside City Hall Revere High School 2021 graduate Alejandro Ochoa was pinned by his proud mom, Angelina Yangelas. City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered the oath of offi ce to the new patrolmen. Revere High School 2021 graduate Jarrod Natola was pinned by his proud mother, Anne Warham. Police Chief Maria LaVita said the patrolmen will enter into a 12-week fi eld training program. Mayor Patrick Keefe said approximately 20 offi cers have been sworn in under his tenure. State Rep. Jeff rey Turco said Revere citizens can sleep better at night knowing they’re safe under the new offi cers’ watch. Revere High School 2018 graduate Kevin Arango was pinned by his proud mother, Luz Arango. Police Chief Maria LaVita and Mayor Patrick Keefe congratulated the new offi cers. Shown from left to right, are: Revere School Committee/Northeast Metro Tech School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, School Committee Treasurer John Kingston, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna, incoming offi cers, Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, and State Rep. Jeff rey Turco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 15 Revere High Sports Roundup: Lady Pats teams open fall season with promise By Dom Nicastro T Coast Guard veteran/Revere High School 2020 graduate Robert Kjersgard was pinned by his proud father, Robert, a Boston Police Lieutenant. he fall campaign is underway for several Revere High School girls’ programs, and the Patriots are already showing grit, leadership and strong performances, according to their coaches. From the volleyball team’s comeback win on the road, to the soccer team building on last year’s undefeated run, to the cross-country team focusing on growth and improvement, Revere athletes are setting the tone early. Volleyball rallies for reverse sweep The Revere girls volleyball Shown from left to right, are: proud mother Luz Arango, Revere High School 2018 graduate Kevin Arango and girlfriend Yanira Bermuduz. team earned a statement victory on Friday, Sept. 5, with a 3-2 comeback win on the road at Beverly. Head Coach Emilie Clemons reported that the Patriots dropped the fi rst two sets (20-25, 20-25) before storming back for wins of 2523, 25-11 and 15-13 to complete the reverse sweep. Senior middle Samarah Meristal delivered a standout performance with seven kills and four blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Haley Peralta had six kills and fi ve aces, while seniors Dayana Ortega and Basma Sahibi added fi ve kills each. Junior Anna Doucette tallied six aces, and senior Isabella Arroyave chipped in with fi ve aces. Girls soccer looks to build on undefeated season Head Coach Ariana Rivera, Revere High School 2021 graduate and resident Jarrod Natola was accompanied by his proud father Mark, godfather/uncle John Moore, mother Anne Warham and sister Felicia Warham. now in her second year leading the varsity squad, guided the Patriots to a 12-0-5 record last season. In 2025, Rivera says, participation is steady, with both varsity and sub-varsity teams competing. This year’s captains are senior Nataly Esquivel and sophomore Sharon Oliva Folgar, who bring strong commitment and leadership to the pitch. Head Coach Katie Sinnott with Capt. Olivia Rupp. (Advocate fi le photo) Rivera highlighted the team’s aggressive attack and strong communication as strengths: “We have the ability and personnel to attack aggressively. Our effi ciency in communication will impact our season positively.” Areas for growth include consistency in roles: “Our areas of growth consist of owning our roles on and off the fi eld and staying true to those roles. This allows us to be organized on the fi eld and on the same page.” The Greater Boston League looks competitive, Rivera noted; she pointed to solid performances at the Medford Jamboree. Cross country emphasizes growth and leadership Girls cross country coach Katie Sinnott enters her 20th season with the Patriots, coming off a strong 7-1 league record in 2024. Two runners earned All-Star medals last year, and the team tied with Somerville and Medford for best overall season record. This fall, Revere has three returning runners and several newcomers. Senior Olivia Rupp leads the squad as captain. Sinnott praised her, saying, “She has been with the team since her freshman year and has shown tremendous leadership from the beginning. She is extremely dedicated and very talented. She is determined and always looking to improve. She creates a sense of belonging for everyone on the team, regardless of their ability or how long they have been with the team.” The team’s greatest strength, Sinnott said, is dedication to personal improvement. “The sport is not just about beating another team, but rather about improving your times week to week,” the coach said. “Each runner starts at a diff erent place, and the goal is to be better with each workout.” Depth remains the biggest challenge, with Sinnott emphasizing the need for more participants. Dual meets are being held each Wednesday from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22, with the league meet set for Oct. 29.

Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local representatives voted with their party’s leadership so far in the 2025 session through September 5. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 72 votes from the 2025 House session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not quorum calls or votes on local issues. Quorum calls are used to gather a majority of members onto the House floor to conduct business and members simply vote “present” in order to indicate their presence in the chamber. The votes of the 2025 membership of 24 Republicans were compared with those of GOP House Minority Leader Brad Jones (RNorth Reading). The votes of the 2025 membership of 133 Democrats were compared to those of House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). THE DEMOCRATS: A total of 123 (92.4 percent) of the 133 Democrats voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time. There were only ten Democratic representatives who voted differently than Mariano on any roll calls. The Democratic representative who voted the highest percentage of time against Mariano was Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) who voted with Mariano only 75 percent of the time. Rounding out the top five Democratic representatives who voted with Mariano the lowest percentage of times are Reps. David Robertson (D-Tewksbury) who voted with Mariano 87.5 percent of the time; Alan Silvia (DFall River) who voted with Mariano 92.6 percent of the time; Jeffrey Turco (D-Winthrop) who voted with Mariano 93 percent of the time; and Francisco Paulino (DMethuen) who voted with Mariano 94.3 percent of the time. THE REPUBLICANS: None of the 24 GOP members voted with Jones 100 percent of the time. The Republican representative who voted the lowest percentage of times against Jones is Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) who voted with Jones only 65.4 percent of the time. Rounding out the top five GOP representatives who voted with Jones the least number of times are Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) who voted with Jones 71.1 percent of the time; Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) who voted with Jones 72.7 percent of the time; Justin Thurber (R-Somerset) who voted with Jones 76.5 percent of the time; and Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R-Abington) who voted with Jones 82.7 percent of the time. THE UNENROLLED: Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) is the only unenrolled House member and is not affiliated with either the Republican or Democratic party. We based her record on how many times she voted with Democratic House Speaker Ron Mariano. She voted with Mariano 100 percent of the time. REPRESENTATIVES’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5TH The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2025 through September 5th. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the representative opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 72 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) Rep. Jeff Turco 93.0 percent (5) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL POSSIBLE NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT QUESTIONS ARE CERTIFIED — Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that her office has certified 40 possible ballot questions that could appear on the November 2026 ballot. Campbell had until September 3 to certify the questions as eligible or reject them as ineligible. Three possible ballot questions did not pass muster and were not certified because they do not meet the requirements outlined in Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution. The next goal that the initiative’s proponents must meet is the gathering and filing with the Secretary of the State the signatures of 74,574 registered voters by December 3. The proposal would then be sent to the Legislature and if not approved by May 6, 2026, proponents must gather another 12,429 signatures by July 1, 2026, in order for the question to appear on the November 2026 ballot. Proposed laws that were certified include requiring voters to show identification at their polling places in order to be allowed to vote; overhauling or eliminating the financial stipends that legislative leaders award to many lawmakers for serving in the leadership and as committee chairs; subject the governor’s office and Legislature to the state’s public records law; allowing prospective voters to register and cast a ballot in a single trip to the polls on Election Day; enable Committee for Public Counsel Services staff — which includes public defenders, social workers, investigators and administrative staff who support indigent clients — to unionize; imposing rent control by curtailing rent increases to the cost of living with a 5 percent increase, with some exemptions; reducing the personal income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent over a three-year period; using a portion of the funds generated from the existing sales tax on sporting goods to fund conservation; providing indigent tenants with an attorney in eviction and foreclosure proceedings; and allowing single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure. A complete list of proposed laws can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiativessubmitted-for-the-2026-biennial-statewide - election-proposed-laws-and2028-biennial-statewideelection-proposed-constitutional-amendments “I applaud the civic engagement of our residents, who filed a record-breaking [number of] ballot initiative petitions this year,” said Campbell. “My office reviews each petition according to the strict criteria outlined in Article 48 of our State Constitution. Our personal opinions and any constitutional considerations outside of Article 48 cannot weigh into our decision-making about certification of a petition.” Campbell’s office said that certification of a proposed ballot question does not represent the attorney general’s support or opposition to the policies proposed. The Massachusetts Constitution requires that proposed initiatives be in the proper form for submission to voters, not be substantially the same as any measure qualified to appear on the ballot in either of the two preceding statewide elections, contain only subjects that are related to each other or mutually dependent and not involve a set of issues that are specifically excluded from the ballot initiative process by the Massachusetts Constitution. The office offered examples of ineligible proposals including any proposal that relates to religion, religious practices or religious institutions; the powers, creation or abolition of the courts; the appointment, compensation or tenure of judges; a specific appropriation of funds from the state treasury; or infringement on certain other constitutional rights listed in Article 48, such as trial by jury, freedom of the press, freedom of speech and free elections. PRE-KINDERGARTEN (H 703) — The Education Com

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 17 mittee held a hearing on a bill that would require the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to administer a publicly funded Pre-K program, which would be available each week a public school is in session for each child from 2 years and 9 months of age to 5 years of age, who is not eligible for or enrolled in kindergarten operated by a public school. The measure would also create a Pre-K Advisory Council within EEC to assist in administering the Universal Pre-K program. “Pre-K has been shown to have a significant effect on students’ linguistic, academic and social development, but it is prohibitively expensive for so many in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Danillo Sena (D-Acton). “I filed this bill because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend Pre-K.” UNIFORM AGE FOR KINDERGARTEN (H 510) — Another proposal before the Education Committee would require that children be at least five years old by the beginning of the school year in order to enter kindergarten that year. Under current law, the minimum age for kindergarten eligibility varies by district, as local school committees have the authority to set age requirements. Supporters said this variation has led to inconsistencies across the state regarding when children may begin their formal education. “Back in 2012, a few teachers approached me with the idea for this legislation,” said sponsor Rep. Brian Ashe (DLongmeadow). “They emphasized the educational value of starting children’s learning as early as possible. I filed the bill based on its merits and the well-established fact that children who attend kindergarten build a stronger foundation for future learning.” $10.9 MILLION FOR DAMS, LEVEES AND COSTAL INFRASTRUCTURE — Gov. Maura Healey announced the awarding of nearly $11 million in funding for dams, levees and coastal infrastructure. Supporters said the funds will be used to repair or remove aging dams, seawalls, levees and other critical infrastructure across the state. They noted it will support 23 municipalities and nonprofit organizations in making long-overdue repairs and taking down outdated structures that put homes, roads and neighborhoods at risk. “Strong infrastructure keeps our communities running — from protecting homes during storms to keeping roads open and water secure,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “By investing in these projects now, we’re helping communities prevent future problems, save money over time and keep people and neighborhoods safe.” “As a former mayor of a coastal city, I know how hard it is to find the funding to take on major infrastructure repairs, even when the need is obvious,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “These grants help cities and towns take on big repairs they couldn’t tackle alone.” PROHIBIT “JUNK FEES” — Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that new regulations promulgated by her office earlier this year, which make junk fees and deceptive pricing illegal, took effect on September 2. Campbell’s office explained that junk fees are hidden, surprise or unnecessary costs that increase the total price of a product beyond the advertised price. Businesses often do not disclose such fees upfront or only share them at the end of a transaction after consumers have already provided their personal billing information. Similarly, some businesses have engaged in practices related to trial offers, subscriptions and automatic and recurring charges to conceal the total cost and nature of a product or service, while making it difficult for consumers to cancel or opt-out of such features. “Today, as we build upon the commonwealth’s nationleading legacy of consumer protection, we make clear that ‘junk fees’ and deceptive pricing are not lawful,” said Campbell. “From concert tickets and hotel bookings, to subscription services and apartment rentals — surprise and unnecessary charges have quietly cost consumers around the country tens of billions of dollars each year. Amidst rising costs, these historic regulations not only provide individuals with upfront transparency about the true cost of a good or service, but level the playing field for businesses by promoting trust and fair competition. I urge consumers and businesses to view my office’s resources to ensure compliance with the new rules, which my office stands ready to enforce starting today.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Three-in-four Massachusetts voters want to lower the income tax rate from five to four percent, with substantial public support across party lines and income brackets. The proposed tax cut could save the average Massachusetts taxpayer $1,300 annually compared to the status quo. As the cost of living continues to rise, residents are eager for forward-looking solutions that offer meaningful relief.” --- Jim Stergios, executive director of the Pioneer Institute, on his support for the possible 2026 ballot question asking voters if they favor a reduction from 5 percent to 4 percent in the income tax rate. “As we begin another school year, every parent in Massachusetts should be able to send their children to class with the knowledge and security that they will be protected from preventable diseases. No one should have to worry that low vaccination rates at their child’s school could trigger an outbreak.” --- Katie Blair, Director of MA Families for Vaccines, citing a poll she says shows that 70 percent of Massachusetts voters support legislation eliminating religious exemption for vaccines for schoolaged children. “Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients in Massachusetts are hardworking members of our state economy, often filling critical roles in the health care and elder care industries. The Trump Administration’s unlawful attacks on Haiti’s TPS designation have no logical basis and are yet another example of his mistreatment of the immigrant communities that make our commonwealth and our country stronger. I will continue to fight back against illegal policies that harm our state economy and threaten the wellbeing of the roughly 15,000 Haitian TPS holders in Massachusetts and the families, patients and employers who rely on them. ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell supporting a challenge to the Trump Administration’s attempt to terminate Haiti’s TPS designation and strip legal immigration status from hundreds of thousands of Haitians living and working in the United States. “Whether we own or rent, everyone in Massachusetts should be able to afford a place to call home. But right now, there is no limit to how much rents can increase each year. Corporate real estate investors are taking advantage of this gap in our laws to buy up homes and double rents overnight, threatening the basic fabric of our neighborhoods. Massachusetts needs basic protections against excessive rent hikes to keep people in their homes, support working families and stabilize our communities. By coming together to win modern rent stabilization, we can keep Massachusetts home for all of us.” ---Noemi “Mimi” Ramos, Executive Director of New England Community Project supporting a possible 2026 ballot question asking voters if they approve of a proposal imposing rent control by curtailing rent increases to the cost of living with a 5 percent increase, with some exemptions. “Rent control is a flawed, harmful policy that stunts housing creation and increases overall housing costs: A horrifying thought given the hundreds of thousands of units our state must build to overcome the housing crisis. Our state’s focus needs to be on reducing barriers to housing creation so we can develop more homes across all price points, whether it be for young families looking to purchase their first home, or retirees looking to downsize in the community they have known for decades … We will fight the proposed initiative every step of the way.” ---Greg Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board opposing a possible 2026 ballot question imposing rent control. 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 filed. 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 Sept. 1-5, the House met for a total of 26 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 43 minutes. Mon. Sept. 1 No House session No Senate session Tues. Sept. 2 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Wed. Sept. 3 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 4 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Fri. Sept. 5 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.

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Is Social Security Still Taxable? 1. On Sept. 12, 1944, who was born whose 1974 album is called “Can’t Get Enough”? 2. Bananas Foster, which was named after Crime Commission Chair Richard Foster, originated at Brennan’s in what Southern city? 3. On Sept. 13, 1990, what law enforcement TV series that featured several real politicians debuted? 4. In Quincy, Mass., is Souther Tide Mill, which was built to grind what grains? 5. In what region of the country is the American goldfinch most often seen? 6. On Sept. 14, 1927, what dance pioneer died when her scarf got tangled in a car wheel? 7. What scenic state, in addition to Alaska, Hawaii and Maine, has a billboard advertising ban? 8. In what two organizations would you fi nd a petty offi cer? 9. On Sept. 15, 1890, what author of “The Mousetrap” and “Death on the Nile” was born? 10. The USA’s oldest Italian restaurant, Fior d’Italia (1886), is in what city with the oldest USA Chinatown? 11. Noah’s flood took how many days: 20, 30 or 40? 12. How are Albert, Fester and Sam similar? 13. Sept. 16 is National Guacamole Day; is avocado a fruit or vegetable? 14. What “King of Rock and Roll” performed only in the USA and Canada? 15. In what city is the deepest tunnel in the USA? 16. On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention ended at Independence Hall where? 17. What Bostonian Founding Father created a glass armonica with a London glassblower? 18. What kind of pen originally included a textile? 19. Julie Andrews, James Brown and The Four Tops have songs mentioning what sweet? 20. Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day; what other day associated with cheeseburgers is celebrated in September? Answers Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? About to Retire Dear About, No, the new law, better known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ did not eliminate Social Security taxes. It did, however, provide a temporary “senior bonus” deduction (starting in 2025 through 2028) of up to $6,000 that will apply to taxpayers, age 65 and older, who earn up to $75,000 for singles or $150,000 for joint fi lers. If you earn over that amount, the deduction starts phasing out. Also note that the senior bonus is a deduction, not a refundable credit, so it will not help lower-earning seniors who owe no income taxes. Who Owes SSA Taxes? Whether or not you’ll be required to pay federal income tax on your Social Security benefi ts will depend on your income and fi ling status. About 40 percent of Social Security recipients have total incomes high enough to trigger federal income tax on their benefi ts. To fi gure out if your benefi ts will be taxable, you’ll need to add up all of your “provisional income,” which includes wages, taxable and non-taxable interest, dividends, pensions and taxable retirement-plan distributions, self-employment, and other taxable income, plus half your annual Social Security benefi ts, minus certain deductions used in fi guring your adjusted gross income. To help you with the calculations, get a copy of IRS Publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefi ts,” which provides detailed instructions and worksheets. You can download it at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p915. pdf or call the IRS at 800-8293676 and ask them to mail you a free copy. After you do the calculations, the IRS says that if you’re single and your total income from all of the listed sources is: • Less than $25,000, your Social Security will not be subject to federal income tax. • Between $25,000 and $34,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefi ts will be taxed at your regular income-tax rate. • More than $34,000, up to 85 percent of your benefi ts will be taxed. If you’re married and fi ling jointly and the total from all sources is: • Less than $32,000, your Social Security won’t be taxed. • Between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefi ts will be taxed. • More than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefi ts will be taxed. If you’re married and fi le a separate return, you probably will pay taxes on your benefi ts. You can also fi nd out if any of your benefits are taxable through the IRS online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine your status. To access this tool, go to IRS.gov/Help/ITA — click on “Social Security or railroad retirement tier I benefi ts — Are mine taxable?” To limit potential taxes on your benefi ts, you’ll need to be cautious when taking distributions from retirement accounts or other sources. In addition to triggering ordinary income tax, a distribution that raises your gross income can bump up the proportion of your Social Security benefi ts that are subject to taxes. How to File If you fi nd that part of your Social Security benefi ts will be taxable, you’ll need to fi le using Form 1040 or Form 1040SR. You also need to know that if you do owe taxes, you’ll need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, or you can choose to have it automatically withheld from your benefi ts. To have it withheld, you’ll need to complete IRS Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ fw4v.pdf), and fi le it with your local Social Security offi ce. State Taxation In addition to the federal government, nine states — Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia — tax Social Security benefi ts to some extent too. If you live in one of these states, check with your state tax agency for details. 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. 1. Barry White 2. New Orleans (Foster was a friend of the restaurant owner.) 3. “Law & Order” 4. Corn and wheat 5. New England 6. Isadora Duncan 7. Vermont 8. The coast guard or navy 9. Agatha Christie 10. San Francisco 11. 40 12. All uncles: Albert of “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” song, Fester of “The Addams Family,” Uncle Sam. (Legend has it that he supplied meat during the War of 1812.) 13. Fruit 14. Elvis Presley 15. Boston (Ted Williams Tunnel, 90 feet below harbor surface) 16. Philadelphia (final draft of the Constitution was signed) 17. Benjamin Franklin 18. Felt-tip pen (originally had hard felt made from wool, not synthetic fi bers) 19. Sugar (“A Spoonful of Sugar,” “I Feel Good” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch,” respectively) 20. National Double Cheeseburger Day (on the 15th )

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Annette Bonasoro ble organizations such as TASC, Radcliff e College, Goldstein and Manillo, and Newbury College, where she also shared her knowledge as an instructor. Annette’s legacy lives on I t is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Annette Bonasoro on September 5, surrounded by her loving family. Annette’s unwavering spirit and strength touched the lives of everyone she knew. Born on September 3, 1942, to the late Josephine and John Bonasoro, Annette grew up in East Boston until the age of 14, when her family relocated to Malden, MA. She graduated with honors from Malden High School in 1959, where she also proudly served as Captain of the cheerleading squad, exemplifying her leadership and zest for life. Annette’s journey took her through many communities, including 20 years in Revere and 25 years in Middleton. Most recently, she resided at the Jack Satter House in Revere, where she actively participated in numerous activities, including writing for the Gazette newspaper, sharing her voice and spirit with her community. A dedicated scholar, Annette graduated from Leslie College and built a meaningful career in Human Resources, working for notathrough her beloved daughter, Lauren Fazio, and her husband, Sal Fazio. She was a proud grandmother to her grandson, Sal Fazio, and a cherished aunt to her nephew John Cataldo and nieces Jeanette Spainhour, Jeannie Marie Cataldo, and Domenique Burgos. Annette’s warmth, kindness, and resilience will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere on Thursday, September 11th I . A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Services concluded with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army by visiting give.salvationarmy.org. Gail (Brooks) Badolato t is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Badolato who left this world on September 8th, surrounded by her family. The strongest woman we have ever known faced her illness with remarkable courage, grace, and unwavering faith. Despite years of battling a terminal illness, she never let it defi ne her. Her strength was evident in the way she lived each day, fi ercely devoted to her family, generous in spirit, and endlessly loving. Gail dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a devoted nurse and later a nurse practitioner at Massachusetts General Hospital for over 40 years, where her compassion and expertise touched countless lives. She also served as a school nurse for the Revere Public School System for 10 years, extending her care and kindness to generations of children and families in her community. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her beloved granddaughters, who brought her immeasurable happiness. She poured every ounce of her heart into being a mother and grandmother, creating memories that will live on in the hearts of those who loved her most. She is survived by her husband, Charles Badolato; her daughters, Stefanie Fabiano and husband Chris Fabiano, and Charlene O’Reilly and husband Anthony O’Reilly; her brother Dennis Brooks and wife Christine Brooks; and her treasured granddaughters, Ella, Everly, and Sophia, who will keep her love, strength, and resilience alive in their hearts. She is reunited in peace with her beloved mother, Margaret Brooks, father, Kenneth T. Brooks, and brother, Kenneth Brooks. To know Gail was to know unconditional love, unwavering strength, and quiet courage. Her legacy will live on not only in her family but in all the lives she touched with her kindness, wisdom, and care. A service to celebrate her life was held at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere on Thursday, September 11. Funeral Service will be Friday, September 12 at 10:00AM, Followed by Mass at 11:00AM at Saint Anthony’s Church in Revere. At her request, guests are encouraged to wear purple, her favorite color, in her honor. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in her memory to The Ovarian Cancer Society. Louise A. Viarella the couple remained in East Boston where they raised their family. They eventually moved to Revere where they remained longtime residents. Louise enjoyed a career as a bookkeeper working with the Law Firm of Sugarman and Rogers for 25+ years. In her spare time, she enjoyed singing and she was also a talented seamstress and she was known for sewing designer clothing. Louise was longtime member of the Patriots Club — Women’s Auxiliary and the St. Mary’s Women’s Club. She is the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Joseph S. Viarella. Devoted mother of Joseph G. “Jay” Viarella of Revere and Christopher J. Viarella of Revere and his late wife Gina M. Viarella. Cherished grandmother of Christopher J. Viarella, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Saugus, Jason P. Viarella of Saugus and Gina M. Viarella and Justin C. Viarella, both of Revere. Adored great grandmother of Luca. Dear sister of Dina Scaglione and her husband Silvo, Ella Conti and the late Pasquale S. Alosa. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Family and friends are inO f Revere. Passed away peacefully on September 8th at 92 years of age. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish — St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Louise was born and raised in East Boston and was the daughter of Umberto and Dina Alosa. She attended and was a graduate of Girls High in Roxbury. She married Joseph Viarella in 1954 and REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Loring, Cindy Rhalimi, Alexander Roshan, Niki R BUYER2 Rhalimi, Sofi a SELLER1 Muralles, Astri C Dalal, Milan Zakermoshfegh, Mohammad 133 Salem Development LLC SELLER2 Gonzalez, Porfi rio A ADDRESS 44 Rand St 90 Whitin Ave 133 Salem St #302 vited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, September 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish — St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Revere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com DATE PRICE 08.22.25 60000 08.18.25 970000 08.20.25 335000

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Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Football Pats fall to Quincy in season road opener, Beverly up next By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School Patriots football team opened its 2025 season with a 41-0 loss at Quincy on Friday night, Sept. 5. The Patriots trailed just 14-0 at halftime but could not finish drives early and wore down in the second half. Coach Lou Cicatelli said he thought his team had the better play early on despite the score. “We actually outplayed them in the fi rst half. That’s no lie,” Cicatelli said. “We had the ball inside the red zone twice. We drove the opening kickoff right down the fi eld. Went inside the 18… and still couldn’t do anything with it.” Quincy scored first on a touchdown pass from Brayden O’Connell to Johjoe Ham, then added a Jonas Ala rushing score before halftime. In the second half, the Presidents piled on with touchdowns from Ala, O’Connell, Leo Steinberg, Jaylen Parks and Jack Chella. “They scored two touchdowns on us in the fourth quarter,” Cicatelli said, citing the fact that most of the starters were resting at that point. “I don’t want to say we gave up in the second half, but we were very fl at. Only being down by 14 points, we were very, very fl at. So we gotta fi x that.” Several Patriots earned praise from their coach for their eff ort, including a great defensive effort from Bryan Maia. “He’s a defensive tackle, and I gotta give a shout out to him because he played both ways, and he was like the only kid that didn’t come out of the game or even asked to come out of the game,” Cicatelli said. “He did a great job. He dominated both ends of the ball.” Cicatelli also pointed to linebacker Reda Atoui. “He was in the backfi eld quite often,” he said. “Reda was blitzing up the middle.” Newcomer Ismael RomeroGonzalez caught the coach’s eye. “We like him a lot. He’s running the ball really well,” Cicatelli said. Sophomore defensive end Cesar Herrera had what the coach called “a big night.” Herrera created pressure off the edge and helped slow Quincy’s attack in the fi rst half. Sophomore quarterback Jose Fuentes, starting his fi rst varsity game under center after playing running back last season, drew strong reviews. “Jose Fuentes … this kid … he’s going to be really good,” Cicatelli said. “It’s his fi rst year playing quarterback. He worked harder all summer, came to everything that we had to off er. He’s the fi rst kid at practice every day. He’s the last kid to leave practice every day. He’s very smart, and he probably had over 100 yards rushing. “We dropped a lot of balls that were on the money. We dropped a touchdown pass in the end zone. We dropped some other big first downs that were right on the money. So we’ve got to do a better job. Because he did. He came to play.” Revere now has a bye before hosting Beverly on Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. The Panthers also lost their opener, 14-7, to Gloucester. “I think we match up really well with Beverly,” Cicatelli said. “They’re big… I think it’s going to be a very, very competitive game. We’ll get back to work. I’m glad we get a week off to get healthy.” The bye, the coach noted, was by design. “I took it because I want to rest up; hopefully, beat Beverly at home, was my idea, and then get … to the GBL. And actually, after what happened the other night, I’m glad I did it that way.” By the Numbers: Revere vs. Quincy Key fi gures from the Patriots’ season opener on Sept. 6: • Halftime score: Quincy 14, Revere 0. • Final score: Quincy 41, Revere 0. • Defensive standouts: Bryan Maia, Reda Atoui, Ismael Romero Gonzalez, Cesar Herrera. • Key defensive play: Atoui tip at the line led to a Maia interception. • Quarterback effort: Jose Fuentes rushed for 100+ yards by coach’s estimate. • Missed chances: Two redzone drives stalled; one dropped TD pass in the end zone.

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