YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 34, No.38 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Friday, September 20, 2024 KA-Boom! Volunteers gather to build brand new playground at Cooledge St. complex Approximately 70 Delta Air Lines employees and 40 Revere Housing Authority employees, along with city and state offi cials, helped build a kid-designed, community-build playground at the Housing Authority’s Cooledge St. property on Saturday. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and State Representative Jessica Giannino came in the morning. KABOOM! is helping to end play space inequity. Shown from left to right: Councillor-At-Large Robert Haas, Delta Air Lines Community Engagement Director Tad Hutcheson, Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., Delta Regional Sales Manager Candice Stover, Revere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris, Matteo Turco, State Representative Jeff rey Turco, Revere Housing Authority Treasurer Richard Viscay and Revere Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Chairman Tony Perrone prepared to cut the ribbon. See page 10–11 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) School principals support supt.; decry false information over High School fracas Community meeting planned for Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at RHS in Learning Commons By Barbara Taormina T he School Committee began their meeting this week with school principals using the public speaking segment to express their support for the administration, and their frustration with how Revere High School has been portrayed in the media as a result of the fi ghts that took place over the last two weeks. Nancy Martell, principal at the James J. Hill Elementary School, said her son, a junior at Revere High, feels safe in all parts of the school. Martell said the recent fi ghts involved a small number of students in need of additional services and have nothing to do with the majority of the high school community. She criticized those who have been giving inaccurate information to the media and stressed that the recent fi ghts at the high school do not defi ne Revere as a community. Joanne Willett, principal of the Susan B. Anthony Middle School, said she came to the meeting to express her unwavering support for Schools Supt. Dianne Kelly, who she said has brought visionary leadership to the district. Willett praised Kelly for her focus on equity, academic rigor and student well-being. She described media accounts of the recent incidents as very untrue and very unfortunate. Revere High Principal Christopher Bowen said he was sickened by accounts that described Revere students, particularly students of color and immigrant students, as criminals and animals two weeks after the large fi ght at the high school. He also said he was troubled by accounts that educators do not receive the needed support from school and city leaders. Bowen said he has received everything he’s asked the administration to provide to bolster social and emotional support services for struggling students. School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso echoed Bowen’s comments and said false headlines and misinformation have hurt the student body. Monterroso said adults should be aware of how their words and actions are affecting students. SUPPORT | SEE Page 2 Dr. Dianne Kelly RPS Supt.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 3 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Trump is Starting to Look Like a Sitting Duck By Sal Giarratani Y ou know, this week I was going to talk about my recent meet-up with childhood actor Jerry Mathers who spent six seasons and 200 episodes starring in “Leave it to Beaver” up at Phil Castinetti’s Sportsworld in Saugus on Sunday, August 25, but the recent news about yet another failed attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life down in Florida at his West Palm Springs golf course trumps the Beaver. Next week, I will talk about meeting Jerry Mathers and remembering a sitcom that I loved so much. My brother and I watched that sitcom series’ 200 episodes religiously every week. However, at the moment I am very concerned about what is happening in America these days. There seems to be so much violence being tolerated. I thought that the ‘60s were a violent period in America but what we are witnessing today grows worse. Over a month ago, Trump almost got killed at an outdoor rally in Butler, PA but for the grace of God and Trump moving to his right at the last second, he missed getting his head blown off. Now this past weekend down in Florida, another wouldbe sniper almost took Trump out again. This time it was at a golf course in West Palm Beach where Trump was on the course with friends enjoying a great game of golf. This time, at the last possible moment. a Secret Service agent noticed the sniper’s gun in the brushes. Once spotted, he ran but thanks to civilians nearby, the culprit was caught. These two would-be assassins failed but how many more attempts on Trump’s life might surely come? Not the finest hour for the Secret Service, is it? The county sheriff reported that since Trump is not the sitting president, he doesn’t get full secret service protection. Why? Especially in this violent moment in US history! Any wonder is it really a coincidence that two attempts on Trump’s life have taken place so quickly. There are many out there who are getting revved up over the hateful rhetoric of the Democrats: They call him Hitler. They call him a dictator. They call him an enemy of democracy. No wonder unhinged crackpots out there arrive on the scene to take Trump out. Lately, some out there think it might be a deep state conspiracy. Is there a mole in the Secret Service or within the Department of Homeland Security? Is there a mole within the Trump Campaign Organization itself? Lately, it seems Trump has become a target. Can he really feel safe anywhere? Shouldn’t he? Remember when Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated he had served in combat? Seems right now, Trump has been in combat and under fi re more than Walz ever claimed to be, hasn’t he? Trump is no enemy of the state. He is a former president and now wants to get another four years in the White House. 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Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 “And Jerry Mathers As The Beaver” Remembering TV’s Good ‘Ol Days By Sal Giarratani A s someone who grew up in the ‘50s, I can remember my younger brother, Dominic and I watching lots of television. I still remember when my dad bought our fi rst TV set. It had a round screen, weighed about 50 pounds and we had a total of three channels to watch. On Saturday mornings, it was Rex Trailer, a bunch of cartoons, Fury, Circus Boy and Roy Rogers. Weeknights, the whole family would turn on the TV to watch all those black and white sitcoms or dramas. One of my favorites was “Leave it to Beaver’ starring Jerry Mathers as the Beaver. By the way, I once wrote to Hollywood trying to get his autograph. It came in the mail a few weeks later. Back at the beginning of August, I read a piece in the Advocate that advertised that Jerry Mathers would be showing up at Phil Castinetti’s Sportsworld store in Saugus The line outside was in a great mood as everyone waited to get inside to talk with “The Beaver” star Jerry Mathers. (Courtesy photos) up on Route 1. I marked my calendar, When the day Sunday, August 25, I drove up to the place. A large line of folks were lined up outside waiting to get inside to see the Beaver. Most of the folks were around my age since the TV series ran from 1957 to 1963. My brother identifi ed as the Beaver and I did likewise with older brother Wally. In real life though, I was the exact same age as Mathers. I even got a great photo taken of me with Jerry Mathers Jerry Mathers, Tv’s The Beaver, with fan, Sal Giarratani at Sportsworld. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Bruce Singer, Phil Castinetti, his son, Cory and Rita Singer. Jerry Mathers with Bruce Singer and his mom, Rita Singer, who was the fi rst woman elected to the Revere City Council and served from 1976-1993. taken by my friend Bruce Singer who emailed it over to me. Amazingly there were lots of old dudes like me in line because “Leave it to Beaver” was a part of so many kids’ lives back then. Now all these ‘50s and ‘60s kids are a bunch of ever-growing older guys and gals like me. Happy to go back in time to when l life felt so much simpler then. We don’t often get a chance to get inside a time machine and go back but that was how I felt up at Phil’s place on August 25. By the way, I loved Sportsworld, too. I wish my mother never gave away the baseball card collection I had to a little kid next door. Who knows how much some of those cards would be worth today. By the way, Phil is a 1974 graduate of Revere High School which meant he got to see this iconic TV series in repeats, I got to watch them when the show was still running new episodes. Well, I got to take meeting Jerry Mathers in person off my bucket list. However, my bucket still feels pretty heavy and the list still long. Subscribe to the www.advocatenews.net Advocate Online! Your Local News in 6 Languages! .advo news.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 5 Suicide prevention campaigns are vital in every community By Marcel Gemme S eptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. One important aspect of suicide prevention is recognizing the connection between substance use and suicide. Drug addiction prevention campaigns are always working hand-in-hand with suicide prevention campaigns in local communities. Drug and alcohol addiction, such as alcohol and opioid use disorders, for example, signifi cantly increases the risk of suicidal ideation, attempts and death. These are generally the two most implicated substances in suicide risk. The risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior is elevated with acute alcohol intoxication and chronic alcohol use or dependence. The same applies to opioid use, as it can increase the risk of suicide and unintentional overdose caused by opioids alone or polysubstance use. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevenknowing simple things, such as dialing 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a 24-7 free and confi dential support for people in distress. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health off ers many resources locally, such as resources for students, training and mental health education. We must all work to change Marcel Gemme is the founder of SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education. (Courtesy photo) tion, suicide is the 16th leading cause of death in Massachusetts and the second leading cause of death among those aged 10 to 34 living in the state. It’s estimated that 59% of communities in Massachusetts did not have enough mental health providers to serve residents in 2023. In 2021, four times as many people died by suicide than in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents. Fortunately, prevention campaigns work and increase awareness surrounding substance use and suicide. Anyone can take action today by the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention. There are actions that anyone can take to help and give hope to those who are struggling. Consider some of the following pointer. Ask, do not beat around the bush, but ask that person how they are doing and if they are thinking about suicide. Acknowledging and talking about suicide reduces suicidal ideation. Be there for that person, and they will feel less depressed, less suicidal and less overwhelmed. Keep them safe and help them stay connected. When lethal means are made less available or less deadly, the frequency and risks of suicide decline. Moreover, the hopelessness subsides when you help that person create a support network of resources and individuals. Most importantly, maintain contact, follow up and see them in person as frequently as possible. This is a critical part of suicide prevention, along with always learning more about prevention and awareness. However, this process is not bulletproof, and we must recognize there are countless instances of individuals taking their lives and giving no indication or red fl ag they were suicidal. But if we can keep changing the conversation, breaking down the walls of stigma and making the resources accessible, more people may ask for help before it is too late. —Marcel Gemme is the founder of SUPE and has been helping people struggling with substance use for over 20 years. His work focuses on a threefold approach: education, prevention and rehabilitation. For more information on SUPE, please visit https://www.addicted.org/supe/about-us/ DENTAL 373 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617) 898 3384 ranashahidental@gmail.com Dental Restorations Crowns Sealants Fluoride Treatments Bonding GRAND OPENING Garima Rana, D.M.D Yen Vo, D.M.D 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 Extractions Invisalign Cleanings Root Canals Emergency Care
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 at LEGO® A Teacher Appreciation Month Discovery Center Boston Teachers get free admission to Boston’s top family attraction through Sept. 30 s the new school year begins, LEGO Discovery Center Boston is celebrating teachers with Teacher Appreciation Days. Running now through September 30, teachers can enjoy free admission to the attraction. Teachers are encouraged to bring their families and friends along for the fun at a discounted rate of 50% off tickets for up to six guests. The special promotion runs every day in the month of September, including weekends. All teachers must present a valid school I.D. or paystub upon arrival to gain entry. Teacher Appreciation Days tickets are limited and must be reserved online in advance. For more info, access “Attractions” at https://www.legodiscoverycenter.com/boston/ BBB Investigation: BBB tallies 4,000 investment scam reports, almost sixfold increase in losses I f you were offered the chance to triple an investment in two months, would you take it? It might be hard to say no, but it might really be too good to be true. Since 2020, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received more than 4,000 reports from consumers about investment scams, many of which involved cryptocurrency or a new take on romance fraud. Reports to BBB show that Upcoming Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Meeting H appy fall, everybody! Melrose Arts & Crafts is back. Our fi rst meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 23. We’ll meet at 9:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose). We will start off with The Teddy Bear Workshop. Those cute guys and gals are presewn. When we fi nish stuff - ing the teddy bears, they will be donated to MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Emergency Room and the Melrose Police and Fire Departments. After the workshop, we will have a short business meeting. Next, our fi rst Program of the year is our favorite Ice Cream Social. If you like to do quilling, knitting, crocheting or any other craft, Melrose Arts & Crafts Society is for you. If you aren’t from Melrose, don’t let that stop you from coming by and seeing what we do. In fact, we have members from 13 cities and towns around the area. If you would like more information, please call our new Membership Chair, Carol Butt, at 781-729-7527. We can’t wait for you to join us! investment scams often take the form of long-term confi - dence scams, where fraudsters pursue romantic and platonic relationships to gain the trust of their targets. That has caused losses to rise, with the median report increasing from $1,000 in 2021 to almost $6,000 this year. To help consumers and businesses understand investment scams, BBB’s International Investigations Initiative combed through thousands of reports to BBB Scam Tracker, talked with experts and investigated the newest trends to compile an investment scans study. The study combines consumer stories and examines how scammers convince their targets to hand over thousands of dollars. It also shows how a rise in organized crime based in southeast Asia has helped perpetuate this global scam. This in-depth study is intended to help consumers, businesses, news media, researchers and regulatory agencies understand: • How investment scams work and how to avoid them • What type of enforcement is helping curb the fraud • Red flags for consumers and businesses An increasingly common tactic is revealed by an experience of a man from California, who told BBB he was traveling through France when he matched on a dating app with a woman calling herself “Mei.” The two talked for months and even made video calls as they got to know one another. Eventually, she brought up cryptocurrency investing as a hobby of hers and convinced Darryl to join her. The two continued to chat on the phone for months, and he invested nearly $1,000. One day, when Darryl went to check the application he used for investing, it appeared to be down. When he contacted Mei, she rebuffed him and disappeared. In some cases, losses grow into devastating amounts. One woman in Connecticut reported to BBB about a cryptocurrency scam she encountered on social media. Unbeknownst to her, a friend’s social media account was hacked. The scammer, posing as the friend, said they ran an automated training bot — a program used to trade cryptocurrency automatically according to a user’s guidelines — with guaranteed returns. The account appeared to grow and grow, and eventually Jeanne wanted to withdraw some of it. The scammer, still posing as the friend, said they wanted a 20% commission, which Jeanne paid. Afterward, they disappeared, and Jeanne lost $84,000 in the process. Red fl ags: How to avoid cryptocurrency investment scams: • Deals involving littleknown cryptocurrencies • Requests to share your cryptocurrency wallet with someone you don’t trust completely • Strategies off ering guaranteed returns • An investment that takes little eff ort or time to pull off • Someone off ers their secret strategy or says not to research their claims • Too - good-to-be-true claims • A stranger suddenly wants to befriend you Where to report investment scams: • https://www.bbb.org/ or https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker • Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call 877-FTC-Help • Federal Bureau of Investigation at fbi.gov or call 202-324-3000 for general reports
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 7 The HYM Investment Group and National Real Estate Advisors Announce First Retail Lease at Amaya Twisted Fate Brewery to Open in Beachmont Square Offering a Taproom & Outdoor Patio R EVERE — The HYM Investment Group (“HYM”) and National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”), recently announced that Twisted Fate Brewing will open a location at Amaya, the fi rst residential building to deliver at Suff olk Downs. Twisted Fate, a family-owned, majority femaleowned nanobrewery is the fi rst retail lease signed at Amaya, which welcomed its fi rst residents in June. Twisted Fate anticipates opening the doors to its Suff olk Downs location in the Spring of 2025. Twisted Fate Brewing is set to expand its presence with a new location at 64-72 Salt Street, occupying prime groundfl oor retail space in the Amaya building. This new spot will feature a diverse selection of craft beers, ranging from the refreshing tastes of their lagering programs to the hoppy depths of their New England IPAS, to the rich warmth of their year-round stouts, and more. Patrons can look forward to savoring customer favorites such as Papa Pils, A World of Dreams, If 6 was 9 and Match Made in Heaven. Twisted Fate will also off er food options at their new location to keep the good times rolling. The new location will boast a seasonal outdoor patio, adding nearly 400 square feet of space for guests to enjoy. Situated in the vibrant Beachmont Square, with direct access to the MBTA Blue Line and less than a halfmile from the oldest public beach in the U.S, the Revere location is perfectly positioned to become a new local favorite. This marks Twisted Fate’s second establishment following their successful launch in Danvers, MA in April 2022. Amaya is a 475-unit residential building that includes over 24,000 square feet of dynamic ground-level retail offerings in the new Beachmont Square neighborhood. Connected to a lively hub of civic spaces, open space, and retail, the 1.7M square foot, mixeduse Beachmont Square serves as a gateway to the larger Suffolk Downs site. Managed by Bozzuto, Amaya residents will enjoy a diverse array of fitness, shopping, food and beverage options as well as nearby access to The Track at Suffolk Downs, including The Dog Park, community events, and concerts hosted at The Stage at Suff olk. BLACKLINE Retail Group serves as the exclusive leasing agent for the fi rst phase of development at Beachmont Square and will bring nine distinct retail destinations to Amaya for residents and visitors to enjoy. “HYM is excited to welcome Twisted Fate Brewery, a locally owned nanobrewery, as the first retail tenant at Amaya,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Offi cer of HYM. “Twisted Fate’s commitment to quality and community aligns perfectly with our vision for Suffolk Downs as a vibrant, dynamic hub, and their taproom at Amaya will further enhance the Beachmont Square neighborhood.” “We look forward to welcoming Twisted Fate Brewery to Amaya and creating quality spaces for residents to enjoy within their own community,” said Jeff Kanne, President and CEO of National Real Estate Advisors. “This aligns with our core mission of enriching the communities in which we invest, while remaining committed to delivering positive returns to our clients.” Erica Tritta, representing Twisted Fate Brewing alongside co-owners Dave Pinette, Kim, and Bill McNamara, expressed their excitement about joining the Beachmont community. “We are thrilled to open our second location in this dynamic neighborhood, within the brand-new Amaya building. Our families can’t wait to welcome everyone in Revere,” said Tritta. “Twisted Fate is the fi rst of many retail tenants we are prepared to welcome to the City of Revere. This family-owned business brings a long-awaited brewery and taproom to the city, and we are excited to see what the future holds,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe of the City of Revere. “We are thrilled to have collaborated with both HYM, National and Twisted Fate’s team to bring the taproom to Amaya and the fi rst phase of Suff olk Downs,” said Katie Santarelli, Vice President of BLACKLINE Retail Group. “Twisted Fate is a local favorite and family operated with a passion for brewing and hospitality that is unmatched.” Suffolk Downs In 2017, Suff olk Downs, located in both East Boston and Revere along two MBTA Blue Line Stops, was purchased by HYM and its investors with a vision to create a welcoming neighborhood designed around new ways of living and working. Today, the 161-acre site at Suff olk Downs is being reborn as a new urban district with a dynamic mix of uses and offerings connected and supported by public open space, neighborhood retail, and civic spaces. Suff olk Downs will deliver 5.2M SF of life science and offi ce space, 10.15 M SF of residential space, 450K SF of retail space, 400k SF of hotel space and over 40 acres of open space. Phase 1 of the redevelopment broke ground in May 2022 on the Revere side of the site and the fi rst building, Amaya, delivered in 2024. The HYM Investment Group, LLC The HYM Investment Group is a premier development company that is leading the development of more than 20 million square feet of real estate throughout Greater Boston. The company creates mixeduse communities that strive to push the needle on sustainability, creativity, and technology for a more productive and resilient future.?The team has an unparalleled knowledge of the development process that allows the company to bring complex projects to market through community input and support. Through experience, relationship building, and transparency with all stakeholders, HYM is able to deliver projects on-time and on budget in order to bring a material return for its investors. With a team made up of 60% women and people of color, HYM is committed to building projects that prioritize inclusion and embrace Greater Boston’s rich diversity. From projects like Suff olk Downs to Bulfi nch Crossing, the team is leading the industry on creating some of the most thriving neighborhoods in the region. www.hyminvestments.com National Real Estate Advisors National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) is an investment manager developing, operating, and managing commercial real estate projects across the United States. National’s mission is to create lasting value through projects that produce solid, long-term returns for our clients while improving the communities in which we invest and develop. Since 2000, National’s investment team has been constructing investment portfolios of diverse property assets — primarily multifamily, data centers, offi ce, healthcare, and medical buildings. National manages separate accounts and multiple commingled investment vehicles, including a data center fund. 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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 REVERETV | FROM Page 3 What better way to welcome the fall season than with a brand-new episode of “Cooking With The Keefes!” In this episode, which has been playing on RTV for about a week now, City First Lady Jenn and the Mayor show you how to make delicious autumn comfort foods that are perfect for this time of year. Patrick demonstrates how to make a fl avorful butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage. Jenn follows with a demonstration on how to bake apple fritter mini cakes — ideal for fall gatherings. Tune in to the Community Channel while the episode is still replaying. In another PSA playing on all RTV channels, you’ll hear a call from the Human Rights Commission (HRC), which wants to hear from longtime Revere residents. Did you or someone in your family grow up in Revere for 35 years or more? Would you like to share your family’s history before they settled in Revere? The HRC is looking to document and highlight the history of its formation and origins in the city. Share your stories! For those interested in contributing to this project, please contact Molly McGee at molly@mollymcgeelaw.com. The Revere High School Football season has begun! RevereTV will be covering all home games this season at Harry Della Russo Stadium. If you can’t make it to the stadium, watch the next home game live on all RevereTV outlets. Replays of these games will be scheduled to the Community Channel in the following weeks. Livestreams on YouTube will not be set to view replays until the end of the football season. HYM | FROM Page 7 BLACKLINE leases over 7 million Square Feet of premium retail in Mixed-Use, Lifestyle, Power & Neighborhood Shopping Centers and has completed hundreds of retail leasing transactions throughout New England. BLACKLINE’S local and regional market knowledge and range of skills include ground up leasing, lease negotiation, site planning & place making, and tenant mix advisory services, which includes strong local prospecting. Visit www.blacklinere.com or call 617.553.1820 for more information. For Advertising with Results, calcalll The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net he Adv cate Ne spapers
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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Volunteers gather to build kid-designed playground at Cooledge St. complex Volunteers, state and city offi cials, along with the local children, celebrate the opening of the new playground constructed by Delta Airlines employees, Revere Housing Authority workers on Cooledge St. this past weekend. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Delta customer service agents Victoria Cuartas (at left) and Abbassia Alleg. After six hours on Saturday afternoon, the playground was complete. Scan QR Code Here! Over 51 5-Star Reviews on Google & (857) 417-1936 Check Engine Light On? We Can Help! Our Services include: * Tune-Up * Lube, Oil & Filter * Tire Services * Exhaust * Transmission * AC / Heating System * Maintenance Open Daily 8AM - 5 PM Closed Sat. & Sun. We Service All Makes & Model Vehicles 24 Winter Street, Saugus Contact@vtechautoservices.com “Your Neighborhood Mechanic” Shown from left to right: Revere Food Service Summer Food Program Director Pauline Lyons, Revere Housing Authority Leased Housing Manager Barbara Cruz and Christian Castillo.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 11 Shown from left to right: Bottom row: Delta fl ight attendants Jessica Baker, Jessica Gonzalez and Kimberly Baum; middle row: Rebecca Bassila and Sheryl Marques; back row: Jared LePage, Michael Foster, Shekinah Gibbs and Alexis Garcia. Revere Housing Authority staff , shown from left to right: Kneeling: Barbara Cruz; second row: Rosa Garbarino and Benae Bertocchi; back row: Robin Perry, Liz Forte, Al Morabito, Deputy Director Tricia Duff y, Executive Director Dean Harris, Emmet DiBattista, William Moore and Maintenance and Modernization Director Jose Ramirez. Shown from left to right: Gina Bertocchi, tenant Tina Long, Richard Viscay, Tony Perrone, Jeff rey Turco, Matteo Turco, Dean Harris, tenant Elisa Porrazzo and Delta Air Lines Community Engagement Director Tad Hutcheson. Shown from left to right: Revere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris, Executive Assistant Rosa Garbarino and State Representative Jeffrey Turco. Shown from left to right: Delta Air Lines Community Engagement Director Tad Hutcheson, Revere Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Harris, State Representative Jeff rey Turco and Delta Regional Sales Manager Candice Stover. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Revere Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Chairman Tony Perrone, RHA Executive Director Dean Harris, Mayor Patrick Keefe, RHA Treasurer Richard Viscay and Revere Police Detective Lt. Robert Impemba. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, (4th Delta AIrlines and State Rep. Jessica Giannino (2nd ing the ribbon cutting of the Cooledge St. playground. from left) is shown with members of from right) dur
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Meet the 2024 RHS Lady Patriots Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team T By Tara Vocino he Revere H i gh School Lady Patriots Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team introduced themselves before their game against the Everett High School Crimson Tide Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team on Tuesday at the Rumney Marsh Academy turf. Their Senior Night is Oct. 22 at 3:45 p.m. Seniors — Shown top row, from left to right, are: Fatima Esquivel-Oliva, Erika Mejia, Nisrin Sekkat, Sandra Torres, and Amina Baroudi; Shown bottom row, from left: Kritanjely Ruiz, Kaylin Oliva Folgar, Kathy Granados, Salma Zahouri, and Johanna Rivas. Captains, shown from left to right, are: Fatima Esquivel-Oliva, Erika Mejia, Nisrin Sekkat, and Sandra Torres. Sisters Kathy Granados, at left, with Sara Granados. Sisters Sandra Torres, at left, with Emily Torres. Sisters Natalie, at left, and Fatima Esquivel. Shown top row, from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Jose Garcia, Fatima Esquivel-Oliva, Nataly Esquivel-Oliva, Erika Mejia, Sandra Torres, Kathy Granados, Nisrin Sekkat, Salome Alvarez, Andrea Mendieta, Ikram Bichou, Emily Torres, Amina Baroudi, and Head Coach Ariana Rivera; Shown second row, from left: Ajsi Balla, Kaylin Oliva Folgar, Kesley Morales, Salma Zahouri, Sara Granados, Amy Lopez, Jayleeyah Figueroa, and Grace Ramirez; Shown bottom row, from left: Mia Ventura, Kritanjely Ruiz, Adriana Cataldo, Amilee Hernandez, Lesly Mendoza, and Johanna Rivas. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 13 Meet the 2024 Revere High School Varsity Field Hockey Team Assistant Coach Victoria Correia with seniors Jordan Martelli and Ana Kalliavas with Head Coach Alexandra Butler. Assistant Coach Victoria Correia and Head Coach Alexandra Butler with the RHS Captains, Jordan Martelli, Gemma Stamatopoulos, and Ana Kalliavas. The RHS Varsity Field Hockey Team, front row: Victoria Ackles, Namoie Abracha, Lena Morris, Katherine Aborn, Sonia Haley, Kyle Lanes, Isabella MendJeta, Zacharania Kalliavas. Back row: Assistant Coach Victoria Correia, Gemma Stamatopoulos, Jordan Martelli, Ava Morris, Bethany Tedele, Genevieve Zierten, Ana Kanniavas, Danni Hope Randall, Nicole Miranda, Bianca Rincon, and Head Coach Alexandra Butler.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUND-UP ~ By Dom Nicastro Revere girls’ cross-country splits first two Revere has a small team with only three returning runners, but it has gained several new runners who are strong and dedicated, according to coach Katie Sinnott. “We look to continue the success from last year,” Sinnott said. “The team will be led by senior captain Daniela Santana Baez and our star runner Olivia Rupp.” The Patriots opened up the season with a 27-28 loss to Somerville on the road. “Their course is a great race to start the season with as it is fast, and the runners can really gain a sense of confi - dence for the sport,” Sinnott said. “That is really helpful with over half the team being new to the sport.” Junior Rupp fi nished fi rst overall, racing at 6:57 pace and bettering her personal best pace by almost 10 seconds per mile. Newcomers junior Valeria Sepulveda, senior Dina Mrani, junior Rania Hamdani and sophomore Emma DeCrosta all ran well and earned their first personal best. “While we did not come away with a win, the team will use this race as a learning experience and improve from here,” Sinnott said. “I am confi dent that the girls will make great strides in their racing over the season.” Individual results: Olivia Rupp — 1st — 17:42 Valeria Sepulveda — 4th — 19:42 Dina Mrani Alaoui — 6th — 20:02 Rania Hamdani — 7th 21:14 Daniela Santana Baez — 10th — 21:26 Emma DeCrosta — 13th 22:22 Stephanie Reyes — 17th — — 29:56 The Patriots took on Medford next and came away with a 26-28 win. Revere had a strong showing from Sepulveda, Hamdani and Santana Baez. “Their runs are what earned us this win,” Sinnott said. “While Medford earned fi rst place, we took spots two through four, resulting in a 26-28 win.” DeCrosta ran a personal best pace and junior Reyes significantly improved her pace from the last race. Five girls ran their home course record times — Rupp, Sepul23:49 Daniela Santana Baez — 7th — 24:19 Emma DeCrosta — 10th 25:13 Stephanie Reyes — 14th 33:00 Revere boys’ crosscountry falls short but makes strides Revere fell to Somerville and even though most of its runners had their fi rst race they performed very well. Youness Chahid ran a very strong race despite being ill and fi nished third with a time of 14:55 over the 2.6mile course. Steven Espinal running in his fi rst cross country race did very well and ran 21:25. Noah Shanley, also running in his fi rst cross country race performed well fi nishing with a time of 26:58. Revere boys soccer wins another Revere doubled up Lynn English, 4-2, for its third straight win to start the season. Angel Ortez had two goals — a penalty kick and one unassisted. Patrick Valentim scored on an assist from Francisco Navarette, who himself had a goal on an Ortez assist. Revere volleyball picks up three straight — Revere beat Medford, 3-1. Hadassa Dias had seven kills. Lea Doucette had six kills, and Dayana Ortega had fi ve kills. Susan Lemus Chavez had 10 assists, and Anna Doucette picked up seven assists. Revere beat Winthrop, 3-1. Samantha Indorato had six aces. Anna Doucette had eight assists, and Lemus Chavez had seven assists. Ortega had fi ve kills. Revere beat Chelsea, 3-2. Anna Doucette had 14 assists, and Lemus Chavez had 11 assists. Samantha Hoyos Tobon had 12 aces, and Indorato had 20 digs. Ortega had fi ve kills, and Danna Canas and Samarah Meristal each had four kills, and Shayna Smith and Hoyos Tobon each had three kills. RHS | SEE Page 21 Shown from left to right, are: Rania Hamdani, Daniela Santana, Head Coach Katie Sinnott, Olivia Rupp, Valeria Quintero, and Emma DeCrosta. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right, are: Youness Chahid, Steven Espinal, Head Coach Mike Flynn and Noah Shanley. Not pictured: Missing Adam Ourazzouk. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right, are: senior Youness Chahid, Head Coach Mike Flynn and senior Steven Espinal during their meet against Lynn Classical High School on Wednesday at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation. Meet the 2024 Revere High School Patriots Girls’ Varsity Cross Country Team By Tara Vocino T he 2024 Revere High School Patriots Boys’ Varsity Cross Country Team’s Senior Night is slated for Oct. 16, in conjunction with the Revere High School Patriots Boys’ Varsity Cross Country Team, at 3:30 p.m. at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation. Senior Captain Daniela Santara with Head Coach Katie Sinnott during Wednesday’s meet against Lynn Classical High School at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation. — — veda, Hamdani, Santana Baez and Emma DeCrosta. Individual results: Olivia Rupp — 2nd — 20:16 Valeria Sepulveda — 3rd — 22:47 Rania Hamdani — 4th — Meet the 2024 RHS Patriots Boys’ Varsity Cross Country Team T he 2024 Revere High School Patriots Boys’ Varsity Cross Country Team’s Senior Night is slated for Oct. 16, in conjunction with the Revere High School Patriots Girls’ Varsity Cross Country Team, at 3:30 p.m. at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 15 Revere’s triple threat: Danny Hou, Geo Woodard and Yousef Benhamou lead the charge on offense By Dom Nicastro n Revere High School football’s season opener against Whittier Tech, three players stood out: Quarterback Danny Hou along with running backs Geo Woodard and Yousef Benhamou. They demonstrated chemistry and playmaking ability that could carry their team through a promising season. Despite the 44-28 loss, these three off ensive leaders showcased a level of skill and determination that should make opponents take notice. This week, The Revere Advocate caught up with each of them to discuss their thoughts on the season opener, the lessons they learned and how they plan to lead Revere going forward. Danny Hou: the calm commander For senior quarterback Danny Hou, football has always been about chemistry — and that connection was on full display during the season opener. Hou accounted for three touchdown passes, threw for 150 yards and rushed for an additional 120 yards in a performance reminiscent of a young Patrick Mahomes. “Yeah, we were definitely confi dent about doing damage,” Hou explained. “We all three have been playing since we were little, and ever since, we just had that chemistry of playing together, which made us play the way we did on Friday. The off season helped a lot more, too; we were always at the fi eld training and working together.” Hou’s ability to scramble out of the pocket and extend I plays proved critical. A highlight reel play in the second quarter, where he scrambled and delivered a 42-yard touchdown pass to Woodard, had fans buzzing. Hou credits his preparation for that type of execution. “Watching fi lm, I think what worked well for me was being able to see the defense I was going to face and how they played. That helped me come game day because I already knew the stuff they did, and I could adjust,” Hou said. “But the things I would like to improve on are the mistakes I made in the game. I’ve watched myself do it and will try not to do those mistakes again.” Despite not playing defense in Week 1 due to concerns about injury, Hou is eager to return as a cornerback in Week 2. “I didn’t get to play defense last week, but this week, I’m back at corner, and I’m really excited for it,” said Hou, whose team hosts Masconomet on Friday night, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Geo Woodard: the versatile weapon Woodard, with two touchdown receptions in the opener, has proven that he’s not just a one-dimensional player. Whether it’s catching a long bomb from Hou or converting a two-point conversion, Woodard is a dynamic threat every time he touches the ball. “I defi nitely knew the three of us would come into this game making some noise,” said Woodard. “Throughout practice, the three of us always give 110% on everything we do. We always practice how we play, which I think led us to make an impact during the game.” Woodard’s 42-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, where he out-leapt defenders to snatch the ball out of the air, was a momentum shifter, but he remains focused on improving the team’s ground game. “Watching fi lm, I think what worked well was the passing game; they couldn’t keep up with us whenever we passed the ball. But we need to improve our run game,” Woodard said. “We couldn’t get any penetration on inside runs, but I know as a team we can make adjustments and easily fi x that problem.” Woodard is also adapting to a new role on defense as an outside linebacker. “It was my fi rst time playing outside linebacker, and I defi nitely struggled with getting used to a new position. But I’m going to work hard at practice to fi x those mistakes,” he said. Geovani Woodard Yousef Benhamou Yousef Benhamou: the dual-threat playmaker Yousef Benhamou delivered on both sides of the ball during the season opener, contributing a touchdown catch, a rushing touchdown and 170 total yards. His chemistry with Hou was evident, especially during a crucial 33-yard touchdown catch in the fi rst quarter. “Coming into Week 1, I was Danny Hou really confi dent and did believe that we were going to do a lot of damage,” Benhamou said. “I believed this because of our long-time chemistry since we were younger, and our chemistry has only gotten stronger throughout the off -season during practices and 7 on 7s.” Benhamou envisions himself as a key part of Revere’s off ense in multiple ways. “I envision myself contributing to the off ense in all ways this season,” he said. “I can contribute by making big plays — pass or run. Even if I am not getting the ball, I will block for my team so that big plays are created.” When it comes to improvement, Benhamou echoed his teammates’ sentiments. “Watching fi lm, I saw that our passing game was no match for their defense,” he said. “During the game, Danny connected on some long balls to me and Geo. Watching fi lm I realized can work on our running game and our blocking. If we begin to block better our run game will [be] very eff ective maybe more than our passing game.” On defense, Benhamou, who plays safety, is looking forward to Week 2’s more pass-heavy opposition. “Last week we played a very heavy running off ense,” he said. “But this upcoming week we are playing a passing off ense, and, hopefully, I can show off my coverage skills.”
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 16th C Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living Honors Jeffrey Siegal and Employees of Geriatric Medical WCVB Channel 5 News Anchor Maria Stephanos to Emcee Event Sunday, October 6 at 10am on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea HELSEA, MA (September 2024) —Despite devastating diagnoses, the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living face each day with optimism, courage, determination and humor. ALS resident Martha Waite is a perfect example. Martha was diagnosed with ALS in October of 2018 at the age of 67. She fi rst experienced “drop foot,” losing the use of her right leg, and then her left. Martha graduated from Gordon College with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Elementary and Special Education and taught in private and public schools for over 30 years. She was ordained as a pastor in December of 2016 and worked as a children’s pastor with House of Hope Church for the homeless in Lynn. Today, Martha continues to work as the children’s pastor at First Baptist Church on the North Common and serves as the Director for House of Hope. As Martha notes, living with other residents who have ALS helps her tremendously. “We have the unique opportunity to get to know others with this disease — people who understand exactly what we are going through,” says Martha. “We encourage each other.” Martha recalls her fi rst days after moving into the Leonard Florence Center. “What really impressed me the most was the fact that there were none of the smells that you typically encounter in most nursing homes. I had my own room, my own bathroom and access to the caf?, spa, deli, chapel and library. The Center is genuinely my home.” The ALS & MS Walk for Living enables residents as well as other attendees to participate in wheelchairs, ventilators or by foot. The two-mile walk, now in its 16th year, has become a much anticipated event in the local community. The Leonard Florence Center is operated by non-profi t Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, an affi liate of Legacy Lifecare. This year’s Walk for Living will honor Jeff rey Siegal, President & CEO of Geriatric Medical & Surgical Supply and its employees. Headquartered in Woburn, the company is the largest LTC focused distributor in New England and the fourth largest nationwide. With its mission to improve long-term care, Jeff and the Geriatric Medical family have close ties with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “We are thrilled to pay tribute to Jeff rey Siegal and the wonderful employees in his company,” says Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “Everyone at Geriatric Medical has been extremely supportive of our organization. Their passion, dedication and generosity are truly remarkable.” “I am so proud to be involved with the Leonard Florence Center for Living and the 2024 Walk for Living,” says Jeffrey Siegal. “The Center’s residents continuously inspire and amaze me. It is my fervent hope that this event will increase awareness about living with ALS and MS.” WCVB Channel 5 news anchor Maria Stephanos, this year’s Walk Ambassador, will emcee the event. On a recent Jeff rey Siegal visit to the Leonard Florence Center for Living, Maria refl ected on the word “living” in the center’s name. “That word means everything to the residents who call the center Chelsea Jewish LIfecare ALS & MS Walk for Living home,” explains Stephanos. “Walking into the Leonard Florence Center and you immediately see and feel that this is a very special place.” The 2024 Walk for Living will take place at 10am on Sunday, October 6 at 165 Captains Row on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. Every single dollar raised goes directly back to patient care and programs for ALS and MS residents. To register, go to the Walk for Living website and click on register. Following the dog friendly walk, there will be a BBQ hosted by Chili’s, face painting, live dance performances, a petting zoo and more. The $20 donation fee includes a Walk for Living tee shirt as well as all food and activities. The Platinum level sponsor is M&T Banks; Gold Level is A.H.O.H;. Independent Newspaper Group is the media sponsor. For more information or to make a muchappreciated donation, please visit www.walkforliving.org or contact Walk Director Maura Graham at mgraham@chelseajewish.org or 617-4098973. All donations are tax deductible. About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is ALS & MS Walk for Living 2023 redefi ning senior care and reenvisioning what life should be like for those living with disabling conditions. The eldercare community includes a wide array of skilled and short-term rehab residences, ALS, MS and ventilator dependent specialized care residences, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, and homecare and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Geraldine “Gerry” Wiemert tember 15, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1943, to the late Vincenzo Scimone and Mary (Leone). She was the devoted wife of the late Louis J. Olivieri Sr. Marie was a beacon of light, always radiating happiness and warmth to those around her, a testament to her compassionate spirit. Her dedication to her Catholic faith was deeply ingrained in her daily life, as she recited the rosary each day, fi nding solace and strength in her unwavering devotion. Marie was an exceptional woman who found immense O f Revere. 87 years old, passed away on September 18th, 2024. She is the beloved wife to John J. Wiemert. Loving daughter of James and Theresa (Forti) Marcella. Devoted sister to John and his wife Dee Marcella, the late Marie Mattarese, and the late Jimmy Marcella and sister-in-law of Frank Wiemert. Beloved mother to Jacqueline O’Brien, Deborah Phiff er, Mark Montalto, and her late son John S. Wiemert. Loving grandmother to Stephen Fabiano, Kevin O’Brien, Marc Montalto, Frankie Montalto, Bobby Jones and Alison Jones. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, September 23rd in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Her Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. Marie (Scimone) Olivieri joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a love for cooking, often preparing meals for family and friends, infusing each dish with love and generosity. She retired from Revere City Hall where she worked in the Election Offi ce. However, what mattered most to Marie was her family, which was at the heart of everything she did. She was a loving and devoted mother and a cherished friend who found true happiness in the happiness of others. Marie was a loving mother of Lisa Balzotti and her husband Anthony of Florida, and Louis Olivieri Jr. and his wife Leigh Ann of Swampscott. Caring and doting grandmother to Frank J. Bertolino III, Louis Olivieri III, and Andrew and Beau Olivieri. Especially Bianca Bertolino and her husband Peter Fedders who late became her caregivers and her favorite people in the world. Marie’s life was a living example of a Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Her loving, generous, and compassionate spirit will forever be remembered and cherished. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation was held on Thursday the funeral home. Private interment. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Inc, 912 Killian Hill Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or at www.LBDA.org. Robert M. “Toby” Cassidy O O f Revere. With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Marie Olivieri after a brief illness on Sepf Revere. Passed away on Thursday, September 12th at the MGH in Boston, following a brief illness, he was 88 years old. Tob, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 2,1935 in Chelsea to his late Irish immigrant parents. He was raised in Revere, where he resided his entire life. He was the youngest of three children. Toby was educated at the Immaculate Conception School and was an alumnus of the Class of 1954. Toby then attended Boston College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. He would later return to BC and earn his master’s degree making him a “Double Eagle,” something of which he was most proud. CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS M any people question if they place real estate into a Medicaid qualifying trust what will happen upon the death of the Donor/ Settlor/Grantor some years down the road. If the irrevocable trust is Toby spent over 50 years teaching for the City of Revere. He was a middle school history teacher, and he taught for so long because he loved it. He married his wife Anita (Cassidy), also a schoolteacher in 1970. The couple remained in Revere and together they would share many of the same interests. Toby had a great love for history, and for decades he passed it along to all of his students. He was also a huge sports fan, all of the Boston sports teams, especially for BC. He was a devoted parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Parish. Toby had a wonderful disposition, fi ercely independent, with a rich mind of knowledge, and a deep faith. He loved his family and cherished his time with them. He is the beloved husband of the late Anita A. (Belmonte) Cassidy of 36 years. He was the loving son of the late Michael & Annie (O’Brien) Cassidy. The cherished brother of the late Frank Cassidy and his surviving wife Mary of Burlington and the late Marie A. MacDonald & her husband Daniel J. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, September 15th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Monday, September 16th, followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers remembrances may be made to The Immaculate Conception School, 127 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151. drafted properly, the real estate will receive a full stepup in cost basis equal to the fair market value at the time of the Settlor’s death. Therefore, going forward, the original purchase price and improvements over the years become irrelevant. The benefi ciaries of the Trust are treated as if they paid fair market value for the real estate at the time of the Settlor’s death. Why is this important? If the children/beneficiaries were to sell the appreciated property shortly after the Settlor’s death, there would be little or no capital gains tax to pay. The capital gains tax to be paid would be based upon any further appreciation between the time of death and the subsequent sale. As an example, let’s assume the Settlor purchased his home for $500,000 with approximately $100,000 in improvements during the Settlor’s lifetime. The cost basis in the hands of the Settlor in this case would be $600,000. If the Settlor had subsequently transferred his home to an irrevocable trust, and died 10 years later when the value of the home was $1,000,000, the cost basis in the hands of the benefi ciaries would be $1,000,000. If the property were sold by the benefi ciaries for $1,000,000, there would be no capital gain, and hence, no capital gains tax to be paid. If, however, the Settlor had simply given the property to his children without fi rst transferring to such an irrevocable trust or without reserving a life estate within the deed of conveyance itself, a future sale by the children for $1,000,000 would result in a capital gain of $400,000 with a corresponding federal (15%) and Massachusetts (5%) capital gains tax to be paid of $80,000. Depending on the other income of the children, the federal capital gains tax rate could be as high as 20%. Furthermore, you might also get hit with the federal “net investment income tax” of 3.8%. Instead of the total rate being 20%, the children could be looking at a total rate of 28.8%, or $115,200. When you simply gift an appreciated asset outright to the children, there is what we call a “carry-over” basis in the hands of the children. That is to say, the cost basis in the hands of the Settlor becomes the cost basis in the hands of the children. No step-up in cost basis occurs. This concept of a step-up in cost basis would also apply to appreciated securities such as a brokerage account, common stock, preferred stock, etc. Reserving the right to use, occupy and possess the real estate during the Settlor’s lifetime will result in a step-up in cost basis upon the Settlor’s death. Reserving the right to receive the income generated by the assets housed in the Trust would also result in a step-up in cost basis upon the Settlor’s death. In order to obtain the benefi t of Internal Revenue Code Section 121, which allows for the $500,000 capital gains tax exclusion for a married couple when the principal residence is sold, a provision allowing for a lifetime limited power to appoint Trust principal to charities will accomplish that objective. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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 calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2024 session through September 13. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 124 votes from the 2024 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of the 34 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), secondin-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Fourteen (41.1 percent) of the 34 Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. Seventeen (50 percent) Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time. Only three Democrats voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with her only 104 times (83.8 percent). Rounding out the top fi ve who voted with Creem the least percentage of times are Sens. Marc Pacheco (DTaunton) 107 times (86.2 percent); Nick Collins (D-Boston) 110 times (88.7 percent); and Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Michael Moore (DMillbury) who each voted with Creem 114 times (91.9 percent). The votes of the three Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). None of the three voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. Sens. Ryan Fattman (RSutton) voted with Tarr 113 times (91.1 percent); Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) voted with Tarr 117 times (94.3 percent) of the time; and Peter Durant (R-Spencer) 116 times with Tarr (93.5 percent). SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2024 through September 13. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 124 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Lydia Edwards 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DOG KENNEL SAFETY — OLLIE’S LAW (S 2929) — The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would allow the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to establish rules and regulations for dog kennels in the Bay State, to ensure animal welfare, protect consumers and keep kennel staff safe. A person who violates the regulations would be fi ned $500 for a fi rst off ense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent off ense. Required regulations would include obtaining a license from the municipality, an annual inspection, dog to staff ratio specifi cations, injury reporting, indoor and outdoor physical facility requirements, insurance and minimal housing and care requirements. Supporters said that currently, the state has no oversight of dog daycare or boarding kennels. They argued it is estimated that a dog is injured or killed every 9 to 10 days in Massachusetts at these kennels. They noted that many families have suffered the loss or injury of an animal at a dog daycare or kennel that could have been prevented by commonsense regulations over these facilities. The bill was filed by Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) in memory of “Ollie,” a 7-month-old labradoodle who was attacked by other dogs at a boarding kennel in East Longmeadow. Ollie needed round-the-clock care and surgery and was in the hospital for two months before succumbing to his injuries. While the facility was shut down by town offi cials, Ollie’s owner Ann Baxter was stunned to learn that there were no state regulations regarding boarding facilities, and soon took up the fi ght to help ensure tragedies like this never happen again. “Pets are family who provide boundless love and affection that we are lucky to receive,” said Montigny. “For this reason, it is critical that we ensure all businesses entrusted with the care of our family adhere to proper health and safety protocols no matter what town they operate in across the commonwealth. Too often, we have heard devastating stories of pets like Ollie who have been injured or killed due to negligent care. These people have no place caring for such precious creatures and it’s time that we implement consistent standards across Massachusetts.” RENAME THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION (S 2941) — Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, a change that supporters say will better defi ne the agency’s role in supporting residents with disabilities to live independently. They said the legislation also removes outdated and off ensive terminology in the Massachusetts General Laws like changing “handicap” to “barrier;” “handicapped” to “person with a disability;” and “retarded,” to “person with an intellectual disability.” Supporters said the name change refl ects the intention to empower individuals living with disabilities and move away from outdated terminology as the office undergoes broad changes toward a more expansive model for disability employment services and independent living. “Words matter,” said Gov. Healey. “This legislation ensures that the names and terms we use accurately refl ect the strength and capabilities of the disability community, supports our goal of helping the people we serve achieve autonomy and independence and breaks down stigma.” “The new name MassAbility and language changes refl ect both the state and agency’s commitment to inclusivity, because we know that words matter,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “MassAbility represents pride and self-determination. It’s about rights and equal access. It’s about building a future and being fully present and counted in the world.” “This historic legislation represents the state’s commitment to propelling the disability movement forward,” said MassAbility 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 refl ected 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.” “The new name MassAbility and language changes refl ect both the state and agency’s commitment to inclusivity, because we know that words matter,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “MassAbility represents pride and self-determination. It’s about rights and equal access. It’s about building a future and being fully present and counted in the world.” ADD 225 LIQUOR LICENSES (H 5039) — Gov. Healey signed into law a bill adding 225 new alcohol licenses for the City of Boston over the next three years. Supporters said the licenses would be distributed across 13 Boston zip codes, expanding equity for restaurant owners in historically underrepresented parts of the city and boosting economic opportunity in communities of color that have been systemically excluded for decades. They noted that sit-down restaurants in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, East Boston, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Charlestown, Jamaica Plain and the South End now stand to benefit from the restricted licenses. They said that the high price tag of up to $600,000 for existing licenses has been a major obstacle for businesses looking to turn a profit, including in underserved neighborhoods. “Neighborhood restaurants play such an essential role in our communities and our economy,” Healey said. “This bill will lower barriers for Boston restaurants to provide the services that their customers are looking for and help them succeed, while also support
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 19 ing local nonprofi ts, theaters and outdoor spaces. $362 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 5050) — The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a $362 million to help close out fiscal year 2024. Key provisions ratify and fund some 38 collective bargaining agreements and direct $228 million in funding for the American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community Based Services. Other provisions include $20 million to replace lost federal funding for victims of violent crimes; $29.7 million in early education and care subsidies to ensure providers can maintain access for all income-eligible families in need of childcare; $5.6 million for tax abatements for veterans, widows, blind persons and the elderly; $5.1 million to support increased demand for the Healthy Incentives Program which provides fresh healthy food options and supports local growers; and $2.1 million for Women, Infants and Children nutrition services to fully support the current caseload of recipients. “The funding included in this supplemental budget is critical, as it addresses a number of important issues affecting residents, invests in workforce development and ratifies dozens of collective bargaining agreements,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Today’s funding will ensure that our workers get the raises they deserve, and that vital support systems across our state have the resources they need to close out the fi scal year,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The essential funding contained in this supplemental budget will help fund important programs and approve numerous collective bargaining agreements that will help essential employees our commonwealth relies on,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), the chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. QUOTABLE QUOTES “[She] committed gross misconduct and demonstrated she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of a Cannabis Control Commission commissioner. I do so with deep regret because she has a long history of public service, and when appointed I anticipated she would lead the commission capably and in an appropriate manner. I expect my appointee’s actions to be refl ective of the important mission of the Cannabis Control Commission and performed in a manner that incorporates the standards of professionalism required in today’s work environment.” ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg on fi ring Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien. “[The firing of O’Brien] whitewashes the unequivocal evidence that would lead any reasonable and fair fact fi nder to conclude that there are no grounds for removal and would immediately reinstate her to steer the rudderless shipwreck.” --- Max Stern, the lawyer who represents O’Brien responding to the fi ring and indicating O’Brien will appeal Goldberg’s decision to the Supreme Judicial Court. “Our cities and towns stand shoulder to shoulder with us in the fight against climate change. When we partner with them and provide tools and resources, we’re unstoppable. This news re-affirms that dynamic and is yet another reason to be proud of Massachusetts.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll commenting on a report from researchers at the University of Texas and the University of California-San Diego which cites Massachusetts as a nationwide leader in food waste reduction. “Too many kids breathe harmful pollution every day just to get to and from school. Electric school buses eliminate this threat to their health.” --- Deirdre Cummings, Consumer Program Director of the MASSPIRG Education Fund on MASSPIRG’s report that 434 clean electric school buses are committed, on their way or operating in Massachusetts.” “Greyhound must hit the brakes on excessive idling. Illegal and excessive idling not only harms our environment but also harms our health, especially children whose lungs are still developing. And urban communities suff er disproportionately from toxic, polluted air.” --- Clare Soria, attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation, on filing a lawsuit against Greyhound Lines, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act by unlawfully idling at the South Station bus terminal and at its bus lot in South Boston, releasing toxic emissions into the neighborhood. 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. 9-13. the House met for a total of two hours and 40 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 44 minutes. BEACON | SEE Page 21 How to Assess What You Need in a Walker Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides. Wobbly in Wisconsin Dear Wobbly, When it comes to choosing a walker, there are several styles and options to consider, but selecting the best one for your father will depend on his needs, as well as where he’ll be using it. Here are some tips that can help you choose. Types of Walkers There are three basic types of walkers on the market today. To help your dad choose, consider how much support he’ll need. Then, pay a visit to a medical equipment store or pharmacy (see Medicare. gov/medical-equipment-suppliers) that sells walkers so he can test-walk a few. Here are the diff erent types he’ll have to choose from. Standard walker: This is the most basic style of walker that has four legs with rubberbased feet (no wheels), is very lightweight (5 to 6 pounds) and typically costs between $30 and $100. This type of walker must be picked up and moved forward as you walk, so it’s best suited for people who need signifi cant weight bearing support, or who are walking very short distances. Two-wheeled walker: This has the same four-leg style as the standard walker except it has wheels on the two front legs that allow you to easily push the walker forward without lifting, while the back legs glide across the fl oor providing support while you step forward. These are best for people with balance issues and are priced at around $50 to $150. Rollator: This is a rolling walker that has wheels on all (three or four) legs. Fourwheel rollators typically come with a built-in seat, basket and hand-breaks and are best suited for people who need assistance with balance or endurance inside or outside the home. Some rollators even come with pushdown brakes that engage with downward pressure and will lock if you sit on the seat. Or, if you dad needs to navigate tight spaces at home, three-wheel rollators, which don’t have a seat, are a nice option. Rollators typically run between $60 and $250. Other Tips After deciding on the type of walker, there a few additional things you need to know to ensure it meets your dad’s needs. First, be sure the walker’s height is adjusted appropriately. To do this, have your dad stand with his arms relaxed at his sides. The handgrips of the walker should line up with the crease on the inside of his wrist. If your dad is a large person, verify that the walker’s weight capacity will support him, and if he chooses a four-wheel rollator, that his body can fi t between the handgrips when sitting. Heavy duty (bariatric) rollators with higher weight capacities, bigger wheels and wider seats are also an option. Your dad also needs to test the handgrips to make sure they’re comfortable and be sure to purchase a walker that folds up (most do) for easier storage and transport. There are also walker accessories that can be added for convenience such as food tray attachments, tote bags for carrying personal items, oxygen tank holders, and tennis ball walker glides that go over the feet of a standard walker to help it slide more easily across the fl oor. For more tips on how to choose and use a walker, visit Mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/ walker/art-20546805. It’s also a smart idea to work with your dad’s doctor or a physical therapist, and be sure to get a written prescription, as Medicare will cover 80 percent of the cost. 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 20, 2024 City of Revere’s Department of Planning & Community Development to present updates on the Broadway Master Plan A public meeting will be held on September 25th at Revere City Hall, City Council Chambers from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Revere’s Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has been conducting a parking, economic and land use analysis of Broadway, the city’s central commercial corridor, for the last year. At this meeting, the team, along with project consultants, will deliver its fi ndings. “We are excited to present final updates on the Broadway Master Plan, which will be completed this fall.” said Tom Skwierawski, DPCD Chief, 1. On Sept. 20, 1850, the U.S. Congress abolished slave trading in what jurisdiction on the Potomac River? 2. What Shakespeare romantic comedy that has a number in its name has the line “If music be the food of love, play on!”? 3. On Sept. 21, 1957, what TV mystery series debuted that has a name that includes a beverage type? 4. What recognition have Meadowlark Lemon, Red Skelton and Emmett Kelly received? 5. What language is the source of impala, mamba and vuvuzela? 6. Who was the stepmother of Tutankhamen? 7. On Sept. 22, 1797, the USS Constitution launch was again attempted; how many times was its launch attempted? 8. When was art nouveau most popular: 1850-60, 18901910 or 1920-30? 9. What state has passed a resolution regarding its name’s Answers pronunciation? 10. On Sept. 23, 1980, what creator of the hit song “Jamming” performed his last concert? 11. What country has Munros, Grahams and Donalds? 12. What is a mare of maria on the moon? 13. In what body part would you fi nd the vestibular labyrinth? 14. On Sept. 24, 1936, puppeteer Jim Henson was born; he created the word Muppets from what two words? 15. In what book by Dr. Seuss was the word “nerd” first used? 16. On Sept. 25, 1513, Vasco Núñez de Balboa became the fi rst European to see what? 17. What country’s capital is also the name of a bean? 18. What is kinetic art? 19. In 1968 who used a makeshift comb & paper kazoo on “Crosstown Traffi c”? 20. On Sept. 26, 1774, Johnny Appleseed was born in what Worcester County, Mass., town? “Through conversations with business owners and residents, and with our community meetings and online survey, we’ve gained a stronger understanding of what folks want to see along Broadway. We are ready to put that into a vision to position Broadway to thrive as the hub of economic and civic life in the city.” The fi ndings will cover some of the key items discussed with the community over the past year, including the need for more green space, improvement to walkability, and diversifying the mix of businesses and uses along the corridor. More information on the Broadway Master Planning process and the steps the City’s Department of Planning and Community Development has taken to revitalize Broadway can be reviewed on the project page at Broadway Master Plan. The DPCD team has been supported in this work by consultants at Gamble and Associates, Landwise Advisors, and Stantec Engineering. For more information about the Broadway Master Plan and Parking Study, please contact John Festa at jfesta@revere. org or at 781-286-8100 ext. 20318. Language interpretation ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Notice of Public Involvement Plan Termination Linehurst Way Place 9 Linehurst Road, Malden, MA Release Tracking Number (RTNs) 3-0001311 and 3-0015134 A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal/dep/wastesite/viewer/3-0001311 https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal/dep/wastesite/viewer/3-0015134 jwilkinson@ramboll.com Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Maharjan, Niraj Maharjan, Basanti Fitzpatrick, Jeff A SELLER2 Fitzpatrick, Robyn ADDRESS 25 Newbury St DATE PRICE 08.30.24 700000 Revere services are available upon request. For interpretation support, please contact Tarik Maddrey at tmaddrey@revere.org by September 20th, 2024. 1. D.C. 2. “Twelfth Night” 3. “Perry Mason” (Perry is fermented pear juice [mostly British].) 4. Induction into the International Clown Hall of Fame. 5. Zulu (They mean an antelope, a poisonous snake and a trumpet-like horn, respectively.) 6. Nefertiti 7. Three (It was successfully launched on Oct. 21.) 8. 1890-1910 9. Arkansas 10. Bob Marley 11. Scotland (They are types of hills and mountains.) 12. Lava flows (sometimes called seas) 13. Ear 14. Marionettes and puppets 15. “If I Ran the Zoo” 16. The Pacifi c Ocean 17. Lima, Peru 18. Pieces of it move. 19. Jimi Hendrix 20. Leominster
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Page 21 RHS | FROM Page 14 Revere golf picks up another win Revere beat Lynn Classical, 37-35, at Gannon. Notable performances included captain Revere’s Jonathan Wells, playing No. 2, won, 6.5-2.5. Sophomore Tommy Cronin of Malden at No. 4 won, 6-3. Malden captain Bo Bogan at No. 5 won his match, 5-4. Malden’s Joe Hatch won at No. 6, 5.5-3.5, and Malden’s Joshua Mini won his match at No. 7, 6.5-2.5. This match improves Revere’s league and overall record to 3-1 with wins coming from the Somerville, Everett and Lynn Classical matches and the loss coming to Medford. BEACON | FROM Page 19 Mon. Sept. 9 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Tues. Sept. 10 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 11 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Sept.12 House 11:01 a.m. to 1:31 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 1:44 p.m. Fri. Sept. 13 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. Regain your independence Eliminate the risk of falls on the stairs Access all levels of your home CALL NOW TO ON ANY STAIR LIFT! SAVE $200 1-844-237-6716 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 Call today and r FREE SHOWER PLUS $1600 OFF YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! 1-844-609-1066 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 Revere field hockey picks up pair of wins Revere field hockey beat Northeast, 6-2. Lena Morris, Ava Morris and Jordan Martelli were a triple threat on defense. “We could not have won the game without them,” Revere coach Alex Butler said. Isa Mendieta had a hat trick. Gemma Stamatopoulos scored two goals, and Ana Kalliavas scored one goal. “Our team was so excited to win our fi rst home game,” Butler said. “They did an incredible job of working together.” FIELD HOCKEY LEADERS: Assistant Coach Victoria Correia and Head Coach Alexandra Butler with the RHS Captains, Jordan Martelli, Gemma Stamatopoulos, and Ana Kalliavas. (Advocate photo) Aging in Place? AmeriGlide offers affordable stair lifts to keep you safe on the stairs. Revere beat Arlington Catholic, 6-2. Mendieta had another hat trick and scored the fi rst three goals in the fi rst quarter. Stamatopoulos scored the last three goals, one in each remaining quarter. Zizi Kalliavas, midfielder, hustled hard throughout the game and did a great job breaking up plays in the center of the fi eld, Butler said. “Our passing game was so strong, and Danni Randall and Gigi Zierten did a great job of keeping the ball wide and feeding it up to our off ense, setting them up to score,” she added. ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. SPECIAL OFFER
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Page 24 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- CHARMING 3-BEDROOM CAPE COD STYLE HOME FEATURING BRAND NEW KITCHEN CABINETS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING. NEW CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH FIREPLACE AND NEW 60 INCH SAMSUNG TV. MAIN BEDROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM THAT COULD BE USED AS FOURTH BEDROOM. TOP LEVEL HAS TWO LARGE BEDROOMS. ROOF IS 2 YEARS OLD. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. FULL BASEMENT READY FOR FINISHING. 4+ CAR PARKING! SPACIOUS 16K LOT IS PERFECT FOR ADU UNIT, GARAGE OR A GREAT PLAYGROUND FOR THE KIDS. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTH SHORE. COME ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME! PEABODY $649,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 RECENTLY SOLD IN SAUGUS LAND 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 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. LEGAL GRANDFATHERED LOT LOCATED IN R3 ZONING. THIS LOT HAS AN EXPIRED ORDER OF CONDITION 2010. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING CONSERVATION AND PERMITTING, ETC. SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 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 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE- 4 LEVEL TOWNHOME WITH 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 • 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 BEDROOM WITH LARGE CLOSET AND ENTRANCE TO 4TH FLOOR LARGE LOFT USED AS 3RD BEDROOMS. THE LL FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE SPACE WITH STORAGE, LAUNDRY, AMENITIES INCLUDE CLUBHOUSE, SAUNA, AND SWIMMING POOL DANVERS $519,000 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 LOOKING TO SELL OR BUY? FOR SALE FOR SALE-SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE ON THE LOWELL LINE. THIS HOME OFFERS AN EAT-IN KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LIVING ROOM, AND A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. SLIDER TO SMALL DECK AND YARD AREA. PETS WELCOMED. DRACUT $259,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 JOHN DOBBYN 617-285-7117 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • 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 • 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 FERRY SHED, AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $209,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $229,900 • DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH APPROXIMATELY 1250 SQFT OF LIVING AREA. 4 BEDROOM LOCATED IN DESIRABLE OAK LEDGE HEIGHTS COOPERATIVE PARK PEABODY $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289
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