Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Classes of 1965 and 1966 Reunions Oct. 12 T he High School Class Reunion for the classes from Revere High School and Immaculate Conception High School 1965 and 1966 are in the works. They are joining together to celebrate their Class Reunions. The event will be held at the Casa Lucia Function Hall, Lucia Avenue, Revere, Mass., on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The cost for the evening is $85.00. If you use VENMO, the cost is $88.00 per person. Reservations are required. We plan an evening of memories, renewal of acquaintances (and whatever) and lots of fun. For further information and/or if you wish to assist in our efforts, contact us at rhsclassof65@yahoo.com. We want to catch up on your lives and keep in touch with you. Hope you can make it. We are searching for classmates from Revere High School and Immaculate Conception Classes graduating in 1965 and 1966. Your Reunion Committee Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Teamsters Endorse Michelle Kelley for Re-Election as Revere City Councillor At-Large After Landmark Sanitation Strike Victory ust days after reaching an agreement to end one of the longest sanitation worker strike in Massachusetts in recent decades, the Teamsters have endorsed Michelle Kelley for reelection to her At-Large seat on the Revere City Council, recognizing her strong responsiveness to the needs of Revere residents. Teamsters Local 25, which J Mid-grade Regular 2.89 3.37 3.44 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com represents more than 13,000 members in Eastern Massachusetts and is New England’s largest chapter of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has once again thrown their support behind Kelley, a lifelong Revere resident, attorney, and candidate for re-election as Councillor At-Large. Kelley said she was absolutely thrilled by the Teamsters’ endorsement and stated she will continue to accept support from working people and the groups they have chosen to join in order to stand up against powerful outside interests. “I’m proud to count the Teamsters among the working men and women who recognize that I’m fighting for them and standCandidate for Re-election Michelle Kelley with Sean M. O’Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters at this past weekend’s OZ Teamsters United Boston Bash at Kowloon Restaurant Saugus. (Courtesy photo) ing with them shoulder to shoulder on their picket lines,” Kelley said. She was honored to stand with union members during their 11-week strike against Republic Services in Revere. “I’m not a councillor who will cave in to what outside developers or corporations want just so they can pad their bottom lines; I’m someone who will fight for what’s fair. I was raised in a union family, I’ve worked hard my whole life, and I’m honored that the people I grew up around want me to represent them.” As only the third woman elected to the Councillor At-Large seat in Revere’s history—following two elected predecessors and one appointee—Michelle Kelley has broken barriers while championing the voices of residents. Proving never to be intimidated by tough challenges, in just her first term, Kelley requested a fiscally responsible review of costs for the new high school, increased the senior work-off abatement, worked to successfully close a mechanical parking loophole, fought for the need to follow the city’s zoning code, supported term limits for elected officials, and has repeatedly stood alongside residents, giving them a voice, often being the sole ‘no’ vote on proposals that residents opposed. Kelley’s strong support is a result of her having kept her promise of bringing a “neighborhood watch” approach, along with common sense, to city governance, and she’ll continue to ensure residents not only stay informed but are listened to after re-election. “People want to be heard, to be a part of the conversation, and they want responsiveness,” Kelley said. “I work for the residents of this city. That’s my only agenda . . . to listen to and represent the citizens of this city— the city I was born and raised in and love wholeheartedly.” The first person in her family to graduate college, Kelley attended Revere Public Schools and worked her way through both college and law school, receiving degrees from Salem State University and New England School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts. For more information or to get involved with Kelley’s campaign for re-election as Councillor AtLarge, please visit her Facebook page @Michelle Kelley, Revere Councilor At Large or call: 781854-1717. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 5 Malden Catholic unveils state-of-the-art academic and athletic center New facility expands classroom, STEm and athletic spaces to serve mC’s rapidly growing student community Special to The Advocate R ecently, Malden Catholic (MC) officially opened its new $31 million, cuttingedge academic and athletic building, which will enable the school to meet the demands of its rapidly increasing enrollment and support the school’s distinctive co-divisional model and new 7th- and 8th-grade division. The building adds additional classroom space and sophisticated lab and technical teaching spaces to support its rigorous STEM programs, as well as modern athletic facilities for its exceptional studentathletes. “Malden Catholic has grown from approximately 500 students when I arrived in 2019 to a projected 1,100 students or more next year, becoming a national model for sustainable Catholic education in an urban setting,” said MC President John Thornburg. “We are grateful to all of the partners who came alongside our Capital Campaign to shift this project from concept to reality.” The new building includes: 1. 35,000-square-foot Donovan Fieldhouse with an indoor turf field for year-round training CATHOLIC | SEE Page 7 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
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 With the backdrop of Revere Beach’s historic clock, Mayor Patrick Keefe (right) and Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez stand in front of the latest hi-tech RC Link computerized transportation vehicle. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Mayor Patrick Keefe offers his remarks about the new service offered to Revere residents, which is shared with the City of Chelsea. (Revere Advocate photos) RC LINK | FROM Page 1 the milestone with a ribboncutting ceremony. Community members had the opportunity to experience the new RC Link service firsthand through ride-alongs with officials. “In Revere, we have great access to the MBTA system through our three Blue line stops, but from some areas of the city, getting to the T can present a challenge,” said Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe. “With RC Link, we are making public transit more accessible for all of our residents – better connecting them to their jobs, medical care, and recreational opportunities.” RC Link allows anyone to book an on-demand ride through the app (available in the App Store and Google Play) or by calling a phone number. The program is designed to address critical mobility gaps in Revere’s northeastern Point of Pines neighborhood, areas west of Broadway, and Chelsea’s industrial port zone – regions have been historically underserved by transit and distant from MBTA Blue Line Stations. The service is powered by public transit technology provider Via, whose platform seamlessly connects riders to MBTA rail and bus routes, ensuring greater transit accessibility. “We’re proud to be working side-by-side with Revere and Via to launch RC Link, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our communities,” Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez said. “For too long, there has been a transportation gap in our communities that made it difficult for residents and visitors to move between Chelsea and Revere and access critical services and essential destinations. RC Link fills this gap.” RC Link is designed to serve populations that depend heavily on public transportation, including a growing population of older adults. The launch is part of a growing trend in Massachusetts, where microtransit services are expanding in cities like New Bedford, Fall River, and Worcester to offer flexible and convenient options alongside regular public transit. In 2020, the City of Salem partnered with Via to introduce the “Salem Skipper,” which has provided nearly 100,000 rides since 2020, helping residents connect with essential services. RC Link is available Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rides cost just $2, or less for riders who are students, seniors, lowincome or have disabilities. For more information on RC Link, please visit: https://city.ridewithvia.com/rclink.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 7 Suffolk Downs and Boston Women’s Market to host Makers @ The Yard on Sept. 28 C ome celebrate community, creativity and the changing seasons at Makers @ The Yard! The HYM Investment Group and Boston Women’s Market announced that Makers @ The Yard will take place on Sunday, September 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Yard at Beachmont Square at Suffolk Downs. The event will celebrate artistry and local makers with a lineup of more than 20+ womenowned small businesses, delicious bites from Boston-area food trucks Bono Appetit and Crepe Shop, kids crafts with Essem Art Studio and live music throughout the day. Both family- and dogfriendly, the event offers a chance to shop unique jewelry, art and home goods, enjoy local flavors and connect with the community. The Yard @ Beachmont Square is conveniently located just steps away from Amaya and the MBTA Blue Line’s Beachmont Station at 10 Suffolk Downs Blvd. in Revere. For more information on Suffolk Downs, please visit atsuffolkdowns.com, and for more information on Boston Women’s Market and Makers @ The Yard, please visit bostonwomensmarket.com. RevereTV Spotlight T he 8th Annual Revere Beach Art Festival was last weekend at the Wonderland MBTA Plaza at the foot of the Markey Bridge. This is an event put on by the Revere Beach Partnership that showcases many local artists and vendors. RevereTV brought a camera to catch some sights and sounds of the event, including some interviews with the artists! Watch this coverage as it plays now on the Community Channel or at any time on YouTube. RTV also recorded the Second Annual Shame on Stigma event mentioned in last week’s Spotlight. The City of Revere’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives Office has this event in order to come together as a community and end the shame around addiction. September is National Recovery Month, and this event brings awareness to that as well. Local lives lost were honored, and community members in recovery shared their stories. Watch this event on the Community Channel for the next few weeks. It is also posted on RevereTV’s YouTube page. September is also Emergency Preparedness Month, and then October is Fire Safety Month. On that note, the “In the Loop” series is highlighting some very helpful safety tips. It starts with knowing your risks and being prepared before, during and after a fire. Everyday tasks, such as cooking, contribute greatly to house fires. Did you know that working smoke alarms can double your chances of surviving a house fire? Lithium-ion batteries are a huge risk as well. Learn all about these risks, tips and more on this week’s “In the Loop” announcements, which are posted to all RevereTV social media outlets in four different languages. You will also see these public service announcements playing in between programming on all television channels. The Revere High School Patriots Football Team took on the Beverly Panthers last Friday at Harry Della Russo Stadium. If you missed RTV’s live coverage of the game or want to watch it again, tune in nightly to the Community Channel. Home games will play live on the channel and YouTube and then be replayed on television. YouTube game coverage may be taken offline until the end of the football season. The Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. You must subscribe to cable in Revere to watch on TV. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RCN. This is the channel where you will find all live recordings and replays of municipal meetings. Meetings also play live and stay posted to YouTube. The current rotation of replays includes the latest from the License Commission, RHS Building Committee, Traffic Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Revere Board of Health. Tune in to RTV GOV to watch! (Courtesy photos) CATHOLIC | FROM Page 5 2. Passacantilli Gymnasium and volleyball/basketball court 3. 3,000-square -foot Grant Family Fitness Center, equipped by Gronk Fitness 4. Specialized classrooms For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics and biomedical engineering learning 5. A dedicated 7th- and 8thgrade wing with 18,000 square feet of classrooms, cafeteria and office space for up to 200 students and 22 new teachers and staff “As a model of growth for Catholic Schools nationwide, our cutting-edge facilities and expanded curriculum provide our students with the highest quality academic experience,” said MC Board of Trustees Chair Michael Cantalupa ’79. “On behalf of our Board I want to express our gratitude to MC’s donors, partners and hard-working staff who made this vibrant campus expansion possible. It will undoubtedly benefit Malden Catholic students today and for generations to come.” About Malden Catholic For 92 years Malden Catholic High School has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Prize winner, a U.S. Senator, two ambassadors and numerous community and business heads among our alumni. MC is a co-divisional, college preparatory high school. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and guided by their spiritual values of simplicity, humility, compassion, trust and zeal, MC inspires all students to lives of service, leadership and excellence. An inclusive community of faith, MC nurtures enduring personal relationships and life-long learning.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 9 JUSTICE | FROM Page 1 landfill. “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with community leaders and hear their concerns,” Belén Power said in a statement to The Revere Advocate. “Engaging in dialogue with those most affected by energy and environmental issues is important. These conversations help ensure that decisions reflect the needs of residents who live, work, and raise families in the neighborhood,” she said. “Meaningful engagement involves continuous communication between state agencies and all communities, especially those who live in environmental justice communities.” Saugus, Revere and Lynn are each home to several neighborhoods classified by the state as “environmental justice populations” – based on criteria like income level, minority population and language proficiency – which are within close proximity to the WIN Waste plant and the ash landfill. To qualify as an “environmental justice population,” one or more must apply: the annual median household income is not more than 65 percent of the statewide annual median household income, minorities comprise 40 percent of the population in the neighborhood and 25 percent or more of households lack English language proficiency. Belén Power’s office provided some background highlighting the current circumstances which do not allow for expansion of the ash landfill: ● The landfill sits within Rumney Marsh, a protected Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). ● MassDEP has no plans to amend regulations to allow landfill expansion into the ACEC. ● MassDEP issued two letters (Nov. 2021 and Mar. 2023) affirming MassDEP’s position on landfill expansion. ● Expansion of the landfill into the ACEC would require a modification to the facility’s site assignment and approval from MassDEP and the Saugus Board of Health. ● Based on the information and knowledge of the site before MassDEP, the facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow expanA message from Revere environmental activist Loretta LaCentra and a photo of state Undersecretary for Environmental Justice & Equity María Belén Power meeting with a group of local leaders from three communities. This was taken from the Saugus, Revere & Lynn MA Residents Opposed to Wheelabrator Ash Expansion Facebook page. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) sion within the ACEC. “An important step” State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) called last week’s informal gathering at locations near the plant significant for the three communities that are affected by WIN Waste operations. “Last week’s meeting with Undersecretary Maria Belén Power was an important step in bringing state and local leaders together with residents to address the environmental justice concerns tied to the WIN Waste incinerator and ash landfill in Saugus,” said Rep. Giannino, whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus. “For fifty years, this facility has impacted the health and quality of life of families in Saugus, Lynn, and Revere. It was significant to have so many leaders at the table, united in the belief that our communities deserve stronger protections, better monitoring, and a real path toward zero-waste solutions. We must ensure that no community is left carrying the burden of pollution for another fifty years,” she said. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian is a longtime critic of the WIN Waste Innovations plant operations dating back several ownerships. Manoogian called Belén Power “the point person for the Healey Administration on environmental justice issues.” “The Governor and her administration have stated that they believe that environmental justice must be more than a concept and they want to engage with its foremost advocates and those most deeply impacted by environmental pollution and empower them to create the change we need,” Manoogian said. “The meeting allowed Ms. Beline to meet those advocates from Saugus, Lynn, and Revere. These three environmental justice communities that surround this antiquated incinerator and its unlined adjacent 50’ landfill have been burdened for far too long,” he said. “She is now aware of the issue with the unlined ash landfill. More importantly, when WIN tries to change the law or regulations to allow for a 100-foot tall ash landfill rather than the 50’ that is the current maximum height, she will be able to articulate our concerns and point out that any such expansion is counter to the stated goals of the Healey administration, the DEP, and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs. Prominent leaders from three communities Those attending the meeting included the following: Rep. Giannino; Manoogian; Cindy Luppi, National Field Director for Clean Water Action; Bernette Dawson, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Community Organizer for Slingshot; Loretta LaCentra, an Alliance for Health & The Environment organizer and a Revere environmental activist; state Rep. Jeffrey Turco (D-Winthrop) of the 19th Suffolk District; state Rep. Sean Reid (D-Lynn) of the 11th Essex District; Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe; Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree; Saugus Selectman Michael Serino; Joseph Dorant, a Saugus Board of Health member; Angela Guarino-Sawaya, a Revere Ward 5 Councillor; Juan Jaramillo, a Revere Councillor-at-Large; Nicole McClain, a Lynn Councillor-at-Large; Stacey HermanDorant, a Saugus Town Meeting member from Precinct 1; Stephanie Shalkoski, a Saugus Town Meeting member from Precinct 4 and a Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment board member; Mary Kinsell, a Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment board member; Carmen Osuna, a Lynn Environmental activist; and Evan Smith, a Lynn Environmental activist. Board of Selectman Chair Debra Panetta, who is also president of the Saugus River Watershed Council, was unable to attend last week’s meeting. But she sent a letter to Belén Power expressing her concerns. “Many residents, including Town officials, have been requesting a final closure timeline of the WIN Waste Saugus ash landfill since 1996, which is when it was originally supposed to close. They have received numerous extensions from the MA DEP, and they have no intention of ever closing,” Panetta said. “Town Meeting voted to create a WIN Waste Closure Committee, where WIN Waste representatives refused to attend. The Committee reached out to them prior to every meeting and stressed the importance on having a closure plan regardless on when they closed,” she said. “Currently, they send ½ their ash to Shrewsbury every day in order to keep the Saugus ash landfill open longer. Since January, the Board of Health has requested documentation showing that they are sending Shrewsbury ½ of their daily ash, but WIN Waste has yet to give the Board of Health this verification. “We have many people with health issues, including respiratory illnesses, that live in this area. Being the oldest incinerator in the nation, WIN Waste Saugus cannot even make the emission standard for nitrogen oxide, where they need to purchase emission credit to come into compliance with the state regulations. That does not help the people in Saugus, Revere, Lynn, and the other surrounding communities.” The WIN position remains pro-ash landfill “Mary Urban, Sr. Director of Communications & Community, WIN Waste Innovations, gave the following statement: “With waste disposal options in the state ever decreasing, we remain hopeful that the Town will collaborate with us on the continued use of our monofill while keeping thousands of unnecessary tractor trailers off the road each year. It is widely accepted that waste-to-energy is the most environmentally conscious method of waste disposal and it has been proven that our power-generation facility and ash monofill consistently operate in compliance JUSTICE | SEE Page 15
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 COFFEE WITH A COP Revere Police Community Policing Program at Dandee Donut Factory O n a monthly basis, the Revere Police Dept. chooses a location across the city to interact with citizens, offering information and friendly conversation. This month’s location was the Dandee Donut factory on Revere Beach Boulevard. Captain Thomas Malone and fellow officers met with customers, offered information about locally sponsored programs, and a free RPD Coffee Mug. Revere resident Bob Frye talks with RPD Captain Thomas Malone. Community Policing at its finest, Keno Alfaro, Sgt. Milton Alfaro, Captain Thomas Malone, RPD Officer Raisa Builes, RPD Officer Derek Vecchia, former Councilman John Correggio, Division of Animal Control Tony Masiello, Bob Frye, and Raisa Aviles. RPD Officer Derek Vecchia offers information to a Dandee Donut customer. Dandee Donut Factory Manager Jazmin Figueroa with special guest and donut connoisseur Charlie. RPD officers meet the staff of the Dandee Donut Factory, from left: Abdepaziz Ibmoueddas, Officer Derek Vecchia, Yerielis Cirino, Manager Jazmin Figueroa, Capt. Thomas Malone, Officer Raisa Builes, and Sgt. Milton Alfaro. Be prepared before the next power outage. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! BY SCANNING HERE! For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 11 ~ IN APPRECIATION ~ Revere’s Veterans Service Office Program Offers Monthly Food Bank Story and Photos This leads to the biggest by Al Terminiello, Jr. T Veterans Service Officer and U.S. Army Vet Danny Hernandez oversees the distribution of all the bags of food — totaling 320 last month. he Revere Veterans Service Office — located in the basement (rear entry) of the American Legion Post at 249 Broadway — is staffed by caring and dedicated people, headed by Veterans Service Officer and US Army Veteran Danny Hernandez, Assistant to the Veterans Service Officer Donna Dreeszen and Al Terminiello, Jr. Daily, local veterans call for many issues, including medical coverage, monthly checks, emergency shelter provisions, information and everything in between. program that has been added to the Veterans Services Office: paying tribute to our veterans with a food bank. This program is no small task, it takes lots of volunteers, time, and the generosity of local businesses, and donations from The Greater Boston Food Bank to keep this program a success. The food bank is scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month. The Revere office is a food drop for Chelsea, Winthrop and the Swampscott/ Marblehead veterans’ offices. The food is offloaded by volunteers and set on pallets for pickup. This entire process to serve our veterans is a labor of love and requires lots of work and a huge amount of generosity from the sponsors. In Revere alone there are 320 bags of food sorted, packaged and processed to the corresponding veterans every month. Food and volunteers arrive at 6 a.m. for delivery, with veterans arriving between 10-11:30 a.m. Veterans are required to preregister each month, so that the proper amount of food is allotted for them. Please call 781-286-8119 to preregister or for more information. VETERANS | SEE Page 14 June Dennen, Kathy Savage and Hajar Bichou carefully fill the bags with fresh fruits and vegetables. Grocery bags filled with chicken, cereals, fruit drinks, canned fruits and other foods for each preregistered veteran Michael LaBerge is one of the many volunteers who help with the veterans’ food bank. Kathy Savage helping with the fresh vegetables Anthony Cogliandro is shown helping with the Revere veterans’ food bank. Steve Penta helps with the many boxes of canned tomato sauce to be added to the food bags.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival showcases Beach City T he 12th Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival highlighted the many resources the city has to offer inside Sandler Square on Saturday. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said “buenos dias” and congratulated Diana Cardona on winning an award from The Neighborhood Developers. NeighborHealth Marketing Coordinator Daniela Martinez and Community Engagement Supervisor Nery Castro handed out brochures. Revere Youth in Action Interim Director Vanny Huot collected signatures for a rent control question on the ballot. Shown from left to right: Victor Monterroso, School Committee Vice Chairwoman Jacqueline Monterroso, and former Revere Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Erica Porzio. Mayor Patrick Keefe and Diana Cardona introduced Saturday’s 12th Annual Shirley Ave Cultural Festival. Happy participants danced to the Zumba beat in Sandler Square. North Suffolk Community Services’ Chief Advancement Officer Michelle McKenzie and the organization’s AVP of Workforce Development and Community Engagement, Jaime Jimenez, gave out brochures. Kristen Janjar with her Little Free Library (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 13 Dot’s Army Hosts 8th Annual Cornhole Tournament W By Melissa Moore-Randall ith thunderclouds looming, nothing could dampen the spirits of Revere High School Guidance Counselor Amy Chamberlin, Lincoln School Fifth Grade Teacher Ed Nazzaro and Whelan School Third Grade Teacher Melissa Randall those participating in the 8th Annual Dot’s Army Cornhole Tournament. This year’s event helped raise over $45,000 for cancer research to date. Twenty-eight teams participated in the annual, end of summer event, with Brendan Sack and Matt Lewis taking home the top prize of $200 as the winning team. In addition to the 56 players, that number doubled with volunteers, and many spectators enjoying the competition, local brews by Bent Water in Lynn and food from Bono Appetit Meal Prep. One of the event coordinators, Renee Griffin, expressed her committee’s thanks for another successful event. “DOT’S ARMY would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make our 8th event a huge success, raising over $45k for cancer research to date! To our volunteers, friends, and family who donate their time and energy every year. Erika Gregory DiCicco Janice Trainor-Wright Kendra Trainor Leigh Stimolo, Marge Coughlin and John Fiore, you show up year after year to support us. To our cornhole teams and our raffle table visitors, both new and returning, know that your participation makes a real difference. To our community partners, a big thank you to the City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Revere, and Mayor Patrick Keefe who have been steadfast supporters since Dot’s Army was founded more than eight years ago. Last but not least, this year’s generous donors: “Fischbach & Moore Electric Group, LLC “Local IBEW “Kowloon Restaurant “Revere Karate Academy “Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines “TwiceAsNice Photography “Dance Revolution with Erika “Planet Fitness - West Revere “Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals “Luberto’s Pastry Shoppe “Bent Water Brewing Company “Bono Appetit Meal Prep” The event is coordinated annually by Renee Griffin, Angela Chamberlin, Dorothy Morgan, Danai Griffin and Susan Connolly. Winners Matt Lewis and Brandon Sack with runners-up Don Martelli and Mayor Patrick Keefe Revere Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Board of Directors Don Martelli, Revere Police Lt. Joe Internicola and Mayor Patrick Keefe Revere High School Teacher Elizabeth Lake and her partner, Carl Svendsen, Director of Facilities and Maintenance for Revere Public Schools Dorothy Morgan (center), Bobby Connelly (left) and Chuck DiBlasi and his daughter Maribeth City of Revere Elder Services Assistant Director Anna Piccardi, her husband, City of Revere Purchasing Agent Michael Piccardi, and Malden Catholic High School seniors Maeve Hurley and Pina Piccardi
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Meet the 2025 Revere High School Patriots Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team Coaches and captains, shown from left to right: Assistant Coach Samuel Arango, Captains Francisco Navarette, Abel Aklog and Noah Gaviria and Head Coach Gerardo Rodriguez. Seniors and coaches, shown from left to right: Bottom row: Kevin Alves, Cesar Merentes, Maicon Mayorga, Noah Gaviria, Edwin Alarcon, Daniel Roque and Bilal Ouriour; top row: Assistant Coach Samuel Arango, David Tamayo, Lukas Jiminez, Patrick Valentim, Jason Balla, Adin Lozic, Jadrian Sanchez, Abel Aklog and Head Coach Gerardo Rodriguez. Shown from left to right last Thursday at Rumney Marsh Academy’s turf field: Top row: Assistant Coach Samuel Arango, Cristian Rivas, David Tamayo, Kevin Alves, Daniel Roque, Edwin Alarcon, Lukas Jiminez, Patrick Valentim, Jason Balla, Adin Lozic, Jadrian Sanchez, Abel Aklog, Snider Rivas, Bilal Ouriour and Head Coach Gerardo Rodriguez; bottom row: Cesar Merentes, Maicol Mayorga, Noah Gaviria, Santiago Espinoza, Alejandro Hernandez, Davi Dossantos, Kareem Abomoustafa, Jeronimo Agudelo Alvarez and Francisco Navarette. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) VETERANS | FROM Page 11 The contribution of the many volunteers is of most importance; the time and energy cannot be measured, and the cost to provide the service if billed would make the program impossible. To all those who volunteer month after month, thank you for your contribution; it is very appreciated by all, especially the hundreds of veterans that you give a better life to. Mayor Patrick Keefe and the City of Revere are proud of our veterans, and the support of programs like this shows the commitment of our local government to our honored vets. The office designated to care for our veterans holds them in the highest regard, because who else deserves more than those who were willing to sacrifice it all for our nation. When you see a veteran and thank them for his or her service to our country, remember it is with humility they accept it. The food bank is just another way to say thanks for your service; our country is a better place because of your bravery and commitment. Ass t. to the Veterans Ser - vice Officer Donna Dreeszen k eeps track of all the food for Revere and surrounding communities.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 15 JUSTICE | FROM Page 9 with stringent local, state and federal regulations. Our goal is to continue that function in its current form while providing the Town with much-needed revenue.” WIN has declined to accept repeated invitations by the Ash Landfill Closure Committee to participate as a non-voting member in all four meetings that focused on the future closure of the ash landfill located near the company’s trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. Last year’s Annual Town Meeting created the committee with hopes that WIN would be involved in the discussions about the future of the ash landfill. WIN Officials have repeatedly refused to participate in discussions about the future of the ash landfill, maintaining that the committee has no right to suggest future plans for the use of their private property. Meanwhile, WIN Waste continues to point to the tentative Host Community Agreement (HCA) approved two years ago by a 3-2 majority vote of the five sitting selectmen as evidence that town officials are amenable to a deal that would allow expansion of the ash landfill in return for compensation and other conditions. Selectmen Jeff Cicolini and Corinne Riley at the time of the nonbinding vote said they supported the HCA as a precautionary measure in case the state weakens environmental regulations related to the landfill. In fact, the HCA has no legal basis, under state law and under the Town of Saugus Charter. Furthermore, any HCA would have to be negotiated by the town manager and wouldn’t take effect unless the state allows the company to expand its ash landfill. If the state loosens the regulations at the ash landfill, the Board of Health would have authority to conduct site modification hearings to ultimately decide whether and how expansion of the ash landfill would proceed. Saugus would receive $20 million over the next 20 years while WIN Waste could continue use of the ash landfill, according to the hypothetical HCA supported by a majority of the selectmen. Mary Urban, WIN’s Senior Director of Communications & Community, has previously told The Saugus Advocate that continuing to store the ash on-site would be more beneficial to the town than closing down the landfill and shipping the ash out of town. “We strongly believe the best financial and environmental option for the town, the state and our company is to continue to manage the ash onsite, as we have done safely and successfully for decades,” Urban said. “We are hoping the shipping of ash is temporary as we continue to work with the Town on a signed Host Community Agreement. The focus of our long-term plan is to continue to work with the Town on a mutual path forward where Saugus receives around $20 million over the next 20 years and we continue to safely dispose of the ash next door instead of shipping the ash, among other benefits.” In his meeting with Belén Power, Manoogian recalled how the ash landfill continued to exist in spite of a law that required it to close in 1996. “What you see exists not as a result of law but a result of ‘consent orders’ issued by the DEP. Consent orders that are given without public input,” he said, reading from his statement to the Undersecretary for Environmental Justice and Equity. “But the end is near for this ash landfill. It must close when it reaches 50 feet within the next two years unless there is a change in law or regulation. You see this area is an ACEC, an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The regulations for ACEC do not allow for an expansion of a landfill. So the only two options for expansion are through legislation or a change in regulations,” Manoogian said. “Ms. Belin, we recognize that one of your goals is to weave EJ goals into the processes and goals of all state agencies. This is a civil rights issue. This landfill must close when it reaches 50 feet. Any suggestion that it be expanded is unacceptable. And it is unconscionable. We must – change the status quo,” he said. “We are looking to you to help make certain that the most vulnerable among us are not left out, left behind, and left to suffer disproportionately.” ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere volleyball stays unbeaten, cross country battles tough opponent Shown from left to right: Kneeling: Lady Pats Volleyball seniors Samantha Indorato, Basma Sahibi and Isabella Arroyave; back row: seniors Susan Lemus Chavez, Dayana Ortega, Samarah Meristal and Jade Dang and Head Coach Emilie Clemons. (Advocate file photo) By Dom Nicastro T he fall season continues to roll along for Revere High School athletics, and we’ve got an update on some programs in action this past week. The girls volleyball team remains undefeated after three more wins, while the girls cross country team faced a strong Medford squad and looks to regroup for the weeks ahead. Volleyball team pushes record to 7-0 Head Coach Emilie Clemons’ squad is off to a great start, sitting at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Greater Boston League after three victories last week. On Monday, Sept. 15, Revere opened the week with a 3-1 win at Chelsea. Senior hitter Dayana Ortega powered the offense with nine kills, while Samarah Meristal contributed five kills and two blocks. Manuela Ospina, Sarah Lechheb and Haley Peralta each chipped in four kills. Setter Susan Lemus Chavez filled up the stat sheet with three kills, an impressive 14 aces and 19 assists. The Patriots returned home on Wednesday, Sept. 17, for a 3-0 sweep of Malden. Ortega and Peralta both finished with six kills and three aces. Lemus Chavez had 11 assists to go with three kills and two aces, while Anna Doucette added eight assists and two aces. Meristal had five kills and one block, and Sofia Guzman rounded out the attack with four kills. Friday’s match brought perhaps the toughest test of the week. Hosting Malden Catholic, the Patriots dropped two of the first four sets but regrouped for a 3-2 victory. Ortega and Peralta once again led the way with eight kills each. Basma Sahibi came up strong with five kills, while Doucette handed out 13 assists and fired three aces. Lemus Chavez provided four kills, 15 assists and nine aces. Libero Samantha Indorato stood tall in the back row with 25 digs. Clemons noted that the team faced additional adversity in the Malden Catholic match when its starting middle hitter went down with an injury in the second set. Despite the setback, the Patriots battled through and pulled out the win, showing resilience and depth across the roster. Cross country team sees bright spots against Medford The Revere girls cross country team, coached by veteran leader Katie Sinnott, faced Medford on a difficult course and came away with a 2040 defeat. The Patriots were missing a scoring runner due to injury, but Sinnott emphasized that there were positives to build on. “Olivia Rupp, Rania Hamdani and Emma DeCrosta all ran faster paces than in our meet last week – showing that consistency pays off,” Sinnott said. She added that new runners are continuing to adjust to racing, and she expects significant progress by the end of the season. Rupp once again set the pace for Revere, finishing second overall in 18:08. Hamdani was sixth in 20:52, while DeCrosta placed ninth in 23:21. Other scorers included Salma El Andalosy (13th, 31:47), Tram Ngoc Vu (14th, 31:47), Valeria Acevedo Estrada (15th, 34:31) and Adis Cordero Canela (16th, 34:31). Sinnott pointed out that the team will return to this same course at the league meet on Oct. 29, giving it an opportunity to measure its growth over the next several weeks.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 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 Volume 50 - Report No. 38 September 15-19, 3025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of September 15-19. FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (H 4530) House 148-1, Senate 390, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey $234 million supplemental budget that would provide financial relief to hospitals and community health centers across the state. The bill includes $199 million in relief for acute care hospitals, including $122 million in targeted payments to facilities serving low-income patients and facing the greatest financial distress. Another $77 million would be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, which helps reimburse hospitals and health centers for care provided to uninsured residents. Community health centers would receive $35 million, including $2.5 million directed to the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for initiatives such as shared services. “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Supporting every resident is part of what it means to be a leader in healthcare access. This funding will help our hospitals and community health centers provide high-quality care in every region, and provide critical services to our veterans, seniors and municipalities.” “This funding will help to ensure that financially strained hospitals and community health centers can continue to serve patients across Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “As broad fiscal uncertainty and actions taken by the Trump Administration continue to exacerbate the challenges that hospitals are already facing, this supplemental budget is the latest example of the work that we are doing here in Massachusetts to provide targeted support where it is needed most.” “Our hospitals and community health centers continue to step up to care for those most in need despite being under enormous financial pressure,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “New policies from the federal government will only exacerbate the strain on our health care infrastructure, so for Massachusetts to continue to be a leader in providing exceptional health care, we need to ensure that care is accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations. This supplemental budget provides necessary funding to help live up to this goal.” Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) cast the lone vote against the budget. $250,000,000 bailout is due to the failed policies of the Democrats,” said Boldyga. “Once again they blamed President Trump but the reality is Democrats allowed ‘uninsured’ illegal aliens to flood our hospitals. Our healthcare system is now overwhelmed, bankrupt and broke.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes CAR RENTALS (S 2367) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would align the Bay State with the majority of other states by updating car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. If a lessee or operator of a leased vehicle already has a valid liability policy or equivalent financial security meeting the state minimum requirements, the lessor’s coverage obligation is considered satisfied. Supporters said that by shifting primary liability to the renter’s personal auto insurance, the legislation helps make car rentals more affordable and accessible for Massachusetts residents, reducing costs while maintaining necessary protections. “When friends visited me on “This Cape Cod this summer, they were stunned at just how expensive it was to rent even a small sedan for the weekend,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “And they’re not wrong — rental car prices in Massachusetts are higher than almost anywhere else in the country, in part because we’ve kept an outdated insurance requirement on the books. We’re one of the only states where rental companies, not your own insurance, are required to carry primary coverage, and the cost of that policy gets passed right along to consumers. Cyr continued, “By aligning Massachusetts with the rest of the country, we’re helping lower rental car prices for families, travelers and anyone who needs to rent a car in a pinch. I’m proud the Senate has taken this step to make life just a little more affordable for our residents and visitors.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes LSO UP ON BEACON HILL MOVE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DATE TO SEPTEMBER 1 (H 4531) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation setting next year’s state primary election date for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Supporters said this action is a standard step in the lead up to an election year to ensure the primary date complies with state and federal requirements. It ensures that local clerks are given necessary time to send and process vote-by-mail ballots for Massachusetts residents, and gives election officials the ability to meet a required federal timeline for sending ballots to military servicemembers and citizens overseas. “Given the calendar, holidays, requirements that we allow time for overseas ballots, including for members of the military, and to allow time for the printing of ballots, setting a date can sometimes be difficult,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), Senate Chair of the Committee on Election Laws. “This legislation will put the commonwealth in position to meet these obligations and run another smooth, safe and secure primary election on September 1, 2026. Now, more than ever, our democratic process must remain steadfast in the face of unprecedented federal uncertainty.” “It is always important to be proactive in setting the primary election to ensure we select a date that encourages voter participation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I am glad that we settled the date a year in advance, giving voters ample time for public awareness and giving our hardworking election administrators ample time to prepare.” FENTANYL TEST STRIPS (S 1057) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would exclude fentanyl test strips and fentanyl drug testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia. It also includes a Good Samaritan Law that would provide that anyone who, in good faith, provides, administers or utilizes fentanyl test strips or fentanyl drug testing equipment shall not be subject to any criminal or civil liability or any professional disciplinary action. The legislation expands a 2024 law that provided criminal and civil liability protections for those in the harm reduction community who provide or use fentanyl test strips in good faith. The bill would expand the liability protections beyond those just in the harm reduction community and ensure police officers and others who seek to distribute the tests or others acting in good faith are afforded legal protection. Supporters said that under current law, selling or distributing these items could be a crime. As a result, police departments and others who are interested in distributing fentanyl test strips are concerned that doing so would subject them to criminal or civil liability. They noted that Massachu
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 17 setts already has a similar Good Samaritan law to shield people from liability anyone who administers naloxone, an opioid antagonist which is used as an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose. “Fentanyl test strips are inexpensive, easy to use, and, most importantly, they are an evidence-based tool that saves lives,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton), the sponsor of the measure. “By making them widely available, Massachusetts can give people one more way to prevent overdoses and protect families from tragedy.” EXPAND NICKY’S LAW (S 165) – The Senate approved and sent to the House legislation that would expand current law by including day habilitation programs contracted by MassHealth in the existing statewide registry that prevents individuals with substantiated abuse allegations from being hired in care positions. Supporters said the bill would expand “Nicky’s Law” which was proposed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) and signed into law in 2020 by former Gov. Baker. Nicky’s Law, established a registry of care providers found guilty of registrable abuse after Nicky Chan, a young man with a disability, was abused by an employee at a day program he attended. “Because no registry existed, this employee, and the witness who never reported the abuse, were able to find employment at another agency,” said Moore. “This new bill will ensure no individual with a disability will be subject to abuse while receiving services from a MassHealth day habilitation program.” “Placing your trust in a caretaker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child, parent, family member, or loved one with a disability is hard,” continued Moore. “When that trust is violated, it can feel like the ultimate betrayal of not only the caretaker who did it, but also the system that allowed it to happen. This legislation represents another step toward making sure Nicky’s story does not happen to anyone else.” “When Nicky’s Law was first passed, it was about creating protections and accountability for some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “By expanding these safeguards to include day habilitation programs, we are making sure that no one falls through the cracks.” $9 MILLION IN LITERACY LAUNCH GRANTS - Gov. Healey announced that the state is awarding over $9 million in Partnership for Reading Success - Massachusetts (PRISM) continuation grants to 15 school districts as part of her Literacy Launch initiative. These grants enable districts to implement high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction through literacy materials, technical support, coaching and professional development. “Literacy Launch is a historic investment in early literacy for our students,” said Healey. “These continuation grants represent our commitment to make sure all of our students can read and read well.” “Ensuring every student has access to high-quality, evidence-based instruction in early literacy is essential for Massachusetts families,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Through PRISM continuation grants, we are providing children the support they need to excel and thrive in the future.” “Culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and evidence-based early literacy are fundamental to achieving excellence and equity in education,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “The PRISM 1 program will continue to help districts improve literacy programming, ensuring that our youngest learners build a strong literacy foundation that will support their success throughout their education.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This day is not only about those who never came home, but also about the families who still wait and the survivors who endured captivity. POW/MIA flag does not fly as a symbol of loss alone, but as a promise—that we will never forget and we will never give up.” --- Secretary of Veterans Services Dr. Jon Santiago at a ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day, paying tribute to America’s prisoners of war, those still missing in action and the families who continue to carry the weight of uncertainty. “The research provides compelling evidence that addressing basic needs like diaper supply creates cascading positive effects. We documented statistically significant improvements in employment rates, financial stability and mental health outcomes - demonstrating that diaper assistance accomplishes multiple public health and policy goals while reducing material hardship among families with young children.” ---Rich Sheward, Director of System Implementation Strategies, at Children’s HealthWatch, upon release of a report detailing the health and economic implications of a federally-funded statewide diaper distribution pilot spanning the last two years. “Massachusetts makes smart investments that give our business community the resources they need to thrive. This round of Economic Development Incentive Program awards reflects the strength of our economy in important sectors like advanced manufacturing, climatetech, R&D technology, and the creative economy, and demonstrates our commitment to creating high-quality jobs across every region of the state.” ---Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on the approval of 11 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program that seeks to create new jobs and help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange for job creation commitments. “This is not a failure of our students or teachers — it’s a failure of policy that has allowed ineffective reading instruction to persist when we know exactly what works. The passage of the Right to Read Act and providing districts with options to implement evidence-based strategies for teaching reading are desperately needed if we want to prepare our children for successful lives.” --Mary Tamer, the Executive Director of MassPotential, testifying in favor of legislation that would require school districts to adopt evidence-based literacy curricula to provide children with the tools necessary to develop into accomplished readers. 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. 1519, the House met for a total of six hours and 14 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 25 minutes. Mon. Sept. 15 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Tues. Sept. 16 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 2:37 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Sept.18 House 11:01 a.m. to 1:21 p.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 1:24 p.m. Fri. Sept.19 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. Revere pumpkin dash 5k and kids fun run october 18th | 11 AM - 1 PM ð FREE Kids Pumpkin I f you are part of a run club and want to get involved - come kick off for our flat and fast beachside Pumpkin Dash 5K! Offering you picturesque views of Revere Beach and a thrilling race experience like never before! The fun doesn’t stop there! After the race, we have a whole host of activities lined up that are perfect for the entire family! Patch (Ages 12 and under): Let your little ones explore our pumpkin patch and pick their very own pumpkin they can take home and decorate. Located on Revere Beach across from the Christina & John Markey Bridge. ðª FREE Kids Cookie Decorating (Ages 12 and under): Unleash your creativity and decorate your own cookies at the base of the Christina & John Markey Bridge! ð¶ Live Music: Get into the groove with live music that›ll keep your spirits high and your toes tapping all day long. Open to all event participants. Music will be at Fine Line from 11 am – 1 pm ð» Beer Garden [21+]: For the adults, we›ve got a special treat! All runners aged 21 and above will receive one (1) drink ticket included with their registration. Receive a free runners’ long sleeve shirt and a commemorative race medal with every sign up! Register now to ensure your shirt on race day ð Revere Beach Partnership at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4th | 1 PM - 6 PM Join RBP, the City of Revere, and Suffolk Downs for a free community day packed with exciting fall activities, entertainment, and fun for all ages! ✨ FREE event at The Yard @ Beachmont Square ð¶ Live music, all day long ð Brews, bites, and artisan vendors ð Exclusive Revere Beach Partnersh
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 How to Get Help with Your Medicare Costs 1. On Sept. 26, 1969, what foursome released an album with “Road” in its name? 2. What U.S. president said, “You can’t know too much, but you can say too much”? 3. What football play ’s name includes a female name? 4. On Sept. 27, 1840, what American political caricaturist (Thomas) was born in Bavaria? 5. Which is not a real place: The Museum of Everyday Life, Dog Collar Museum or Taxidermy Paradise? 6. Which word was used first to mean a season: autumn or fall? 7. What is “Emoji Dick”? 8. On Sept. 28, 2008, what first liquid-fueled rocket of a private company was launched? 9. What kind of anniversary is a quasquicentennial: 125th, 150th or 400th? 10. September 29 is National Biscotti Day; what kind of nut is in biscotti? 11. In what year did the Boston Celtics win the first of their 18 NBA Championships: 1949, 1957 or 1964? 12. What stinky cheese did Charlie Chaplin receive in the World War I movie “Shoulder Arms”: Blue, Limburger or Munster? 13. On Sept. 30, 1954, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Nautilus submarine; it is the world’s first vessel powered by what? 14. How are “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” related? 15. What typographical term can also mean a nitwit? 16. October 1 is International Coffee Day; what two U.S. states grow coffee? 17. How are baseball, newsboy and skull similar? 18. How are Ireland, Korea and Vietnam similar? 19. Football traditionally uses what two letters of the alphabet in game plan diagramming? 20. On Oct. 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned home after a journey on what ship with a dog breed’s name? Answers Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several different financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who are having a difficult time paying their out-of-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, along with the eligibility requirements and how to apply. Medicare Savings Programs Let’s start with a program that helps pay premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Parts A and B. It’s called the “Medicare Savings Program,” and it has several different benefit levels for people based on their income and asset level. At its most generous the program will pay your Part A and B premiums and pretty much all your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. At its least generous the program will pay just your Part B premium. To qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, the minimum standard set by Medicare is an income under 135 percent of the federal poverty level, which at the moment works out to around $1,715 a month for individuals (or $2,320 for married couples). Everything counts towards income, including payouts from 401(k) plans, pensions, Social Security, and help from family members. Medicare also allows states to impose an asset test, which can be as little as $9,430 per individual ($14,130 for married couples), not counting your house, car or personal belongs, but counting retirement savings and bank accounts. But some states have made their Medicare Savings Programs a lot more generous, with much higher income limits and in some cases no asset tests at all. And the program may be called something else in your state. To find out if you qualify or to apply, contact your state Medicaid program. Visit Medicaid.gov or call all 800-633-4227 for contact information. Medication Assistance For help with Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plan costs, there is another completely separate low-income subsidy program she may be eligible for called “Extra Help.” To get it, your mom will need to apply through her Social Security office. Depending on your mother’s income level, this program will pay part or all of her Part D prescription drug plan’s monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. In 2025, individuals with a yearly income below $23,475 ($31,725 for a married couple), and assets under $17,600 ($35,130 for a married couple) can qualify for Extra Help. If she’s eligible to be in a Medicare Savings Program, she will automatically qualify for Extra Help. But because the requirements are slightly different, even if she doesn’t qualify for a Medicare Savings Program for Part B, she might be able to get Extra Help for Part D. For more information or to apply, visit SSA. gov/medicare/part-d-extrahelp or call Social Security at 800-772-1213. Other Programs Depending on your mom’s income level, needs and location there are many other financial assistance programs that can help like Medicaid, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), PACE (Program of Allinclusive Care for the Elderly), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and many others. To help you find out what types of assistance programs she may be eligible for, and learn how to apply for them, go to BenefitsCheckUp.org. This is a free, confidential website designed for people age 55 and older that contains more than 2,500 programs. It’s also possible to get help in person at one of the 87 Benefits Enrollment Centers scattered across 38 states. Visit NCOA.org/article/meet-ourbenefits-enrollment-centers locate a center in your area. Or call their helpline at 800-7946559. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. The Beatles (“Abbey Road”) 2. Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge 3. Hail Mary 4. Thomas Nast (also created “Merry Old Santa Claus”) 5. Taxidermy Paradise (The other two are in Vermont and Leeds Castle, respectively.) 6. Autumn (“fall” being used to mean autumn was not in a dictionary until 1755) 7. A book that is a translation of Herman Melville ’s “Moby Dick” into Japanese emoticons 8. Falcon 1 of SpaceX 9. 125th 10. Almonds 11. 1957 12. Limburger 13. Nuclear energy 14. The former is Roald Dahl’s book; the latter is the screen adaptation of it. 15. Dingbat 16. California and Hawaii 17. They are types of caps. 18. They have been divided into north and south regions. 19. X’s and O’s to represent players 20. HMS Beagle
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Diana Annunziata O f Revere. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of faith, passed away peacefully on September 20, leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and generosity that WARNS | FROM Page 3 desk” inspects the computer and claims to find illegal purchases, like child sex abuse material (CSAM). The scammer transfers the victim to a person posing as a financial institution, who threatens the victim with criminal charges. The victim may then be transferred to yet another scammer impersonating a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or Department of Justice (DOJ) representative claiming the victim must put their funds in a DOJ escrow or bank account. From 2023 to May of 2025, FBI Boston documented 103 instances of a courier being used to pick up illicit cash or gold bars, with financial losses totaling $26,024,691. Roughly 98% of these losses were reported by individuals over the age of 60. • 16 victims in Maine lost $2,687,919. • 59 victims in Massachusetts will continue to inspire all who knew her. Born on June 17, 1939, to Louis and Laura Alfieri in Boston’s North End, Diana embraced life with spirited enthusiasm and a heart full of love. Her presence was a source of joy and comfort for all. Diana was the devoted wife of Frank Annunziata, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage and 68 years together. She was the proud and loving mother of Karen, Frank III, and Therese, all of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Bianca Buonfiglio and her husband Paul, Jake DeAngelo, Gia Santaniello and Alexa, Austin and Frankie Annunziata; and loving great-grandmother of Roman, Lorenzo, and Vincent Buonfiglio. Dear sister of Lorlost $18,642,975. • 15 victims in New Hampshire lost $4,136,449. • 13 victims in Rhode Island lost $557,348. Nationwide, during the same time, the FBI documented at least 1,737 instances of a courier being used to pick up bulk cash or gold bars, with financial losses totaling approximately $186,263,191. The reported losses are likely higher because many victims are ashamed and don’t know where to report the fraud, or don’t realize they’ve been scammed. “Simply put, what these con artists are doing is cruel. These literal gold diggers are trying to get rich quick at the expense of our aging family members and friends,” said Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “We’re working hard to educate folks about this troubling trend to prevent others from being victimized, and we need your help. Talk to your na and Lois, and predeceased by her mother Laura Alfieri and sisters Suzanne and Lolly. She is also survived by her godson Paul O’Keefe, along with many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Diana was a woman of many passions. She delighted in the time spent with her adored grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who brought her endless joy. She loved playing cards with her friends, often followed by memorable trips to the casino, and she was known for her fondness for shopping on QVC — especially for skincare products. Her radiant smile and youthful spirit reflected her belief in taking care of oneself. A beacon of faith, Diana never missed a loved ones about how to protect what’s theirs.” FBI Boston is continuing to raise awareness of how these scams play out by working with its law enforcement, community and private sector partners, including area financial institutions, to prevent victims from purchasing large amounts of gold or withdrawing cash for these schemes. Here are some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones: • The U.S. government and legitimate businesses will never ask you to purchase gold or other precious metals. • Limit what you post online. Never disclose your home address or agree to meet strangers to deliver cash or precious metals. • Don’t click unsolicited pop-ups on your computer, links sent via texts, or links and attachments embedded in emails from unknown or spoofed senders. WARNS | SEE Page 22 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Loring, Cindy Rhalimi, Alexander Roshan, Niki R BUYER2 Rhalimi, Sofia Zakermoshfegh, Mohammad SELLER1 Muralles, Astri C Dalal, Milan 133 Salem Development LLC SELLER2 Gonzalez, Porfirio A ADDRESS 44 Rand St 90 Whitin Ave 133 Salem St #302 08.18.25 08.20.25 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 970000 335000 Sunday Mass and often credited her strength and resilience to her deep devotion to God. She spent her life in Massachusetts, born and raised in Boston’s North End before settling in Revere, where she and Frank built their family and life together. Her legacy is one of love, faith, and family — the three pillars that defined her existence. Diana’s memory will live on in the hearts of her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her. A Funeral Mass was held at on Wednesday, September 24, at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Page 21 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT Revere drops to 0-2 after Beverly defeat, turns focus to Medford By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School Football Team fell to 0-2 on the season with a 42-7 loss to Beverly on Friday night at home, a game that began with early promise before the Panthers took control behind senior receiver Floyd White’s four touchdown catches. Revere jumped ahead on its second drive. After Filipe DeMelo intercepted a pass, quarterback Jose Fuentes later connected with Charles Dobre for a 40-yard gain down inside the 5-yard line. Two plays later, Reda Atoui punched it in. But Beverly answered immediately with a long kickoff return and a quick touchdown, then surged ahead on the strength of White and quarterback Danny Pierce. White caught three touchdowns from Pierce and added a fourth score later. Sean Costa and Brody Lehmann added rushing touchdowns as the Panthers moved to 2-1. Revere coach Lou Cicatelli said his team looked strong in some areas but struggled in the secondary. “We didn’t play as bad as it looks,” Cicatelli said. “We did a pretty good job slowing the run down. What killed us was secondary. We’ve got some young kids out there, and we gave up two touchdowns on fourth downs. We had no answer for Floyd.” Despite the result, several Patriots drew praise. Captain Bryan Fuentes led the team in tackles at linebacker. Dobre was disruptive on defense. “Charles had a couple of sacks and had a pretty decent night himself on defense,” Cicatelli said. He also noted that Dobre “looked good. He was rusty. He looked good, though. He’s only going to get better.” Atoui provided the team’s lone touchdown, and DeMelo’s interception was one of the defense’s early highlights. Cicatelli said execution on both sides of the ball remains a work in progress. “I’m not gonna lie, we’ve got to do a better tion to the Greater Boston League, beginning Thursday, Sept. 25, on the road at Medford at 6 p.m. The Mustangs are 1-1 after a win over Lynn Classical. “You run up against these teams like Beverly… they were a senior-laden team. We kind of were up against it in Quincy… they’re averaging 36 points a game,” Cicatelli said. Co-Capt. Bryan Fuentes led the team in tackles. job,” he said. “The offense is just not doing well. We’ve had some third-down deficiencies. Our percentage is not good. We’ve had drop passes and just silly mistakes. Again, it’s growing pains, and hopefully it turns around. I think it will.” Revere now shifts its atten“We ran into two buzzsaws. But I’m not making excuses. I’m definitely not happy with the offense right now and not so happy with the defense. I know we can play better.” He said the GBL schedule presents a new opportunity. “Now we can go into the GBL and now we have our goal: this year, it’s to win the GBL. We’ll take it from there. That was our number one goal. And guess what? It starts Thursday.” 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 Human Rights Commission considers updating city’s racial and ethnic profile By Barbara Taormina T he Human Rights Commission is looking at the possibility of diversifying demographic considerations to develop a more accurate account of Revere’s racial and ethnic profile. Collecting more demographic data will allow city officials to see which communities and populations within the city are being underserved and not receiving an equitable share of resources. “It would allow us to see how many cultures are being overlooked,” said Commission Chairwoman Chaimaa Hossaini, who added that the city may learn that it is more diverse than the often quoted 60 percent people of color statistic. Hossaini pointed to the city’s Arab and North African communities that are typically counted as white but are not receiving the same resources as white residents. Resident Albert Tecci said he appreciated the idea and the goal but questioned how the city would collect that information. Commission members also questioned the process of collecting more personal data from residents. But Commissioner Kourou Pich suggested the Human Rights Commission could have a conversation with the community about how they share details about race, ethnicity and sexuality. “I think this is a very important conversation to have because this information can allow us to see who has the most access and the least access to resources and promote justice so that everyone can have access,” said Pich. Hossaini said she is also interested in more granular data, such as identifying which people are Irish or Italian within the category of white residents. The commission discussed various methods and problems with collecting detailed demographic data. It was suggested that some information Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper could be captured on applications for city permits. But Commissioner/ Executive Director Steven Morabito, the director of Revere’s Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said it is illegal to ask for demographic information on municipal permit applications. There is the risk that it could open the door to legal challenges in cases when permits are denied. But Commissioner Lourenço Garcia said Boston does ask questions to ensure that city services are equitable. The commission also discussed strategies to magnify their presence and work in the city. They intend to pursue a Cultural Council grant that would fund a Human Rights Commission event that would give residents more information and access to the commission. They also hope to collaborate with the School Department on an event that would allow them to gather more information and feedback from the community. Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma WARNS | FROM Page 19 • Don’t call unknown telephone numbers shown in pop-ups, texts, or emails. • Don’t download software at the request of unknown individuals. • Don’t let unknown individuals access to your computer. The FBI is asking victims to report fraud and attempted fraud to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov as quickly as possible. Be sure to include as much information about the transaction as possible, including: • The name of the person or company that contacted you. • Methods of communication used, including websites, emails, and telephone numbers. • Any bank account number(s) to which you wired funds and the recipient’s name(s). • The name and location of the gold/ metal dealer and the account to which you wired funds, if you were instructed to buy precious metals. Victims aged 60 or over who need assistance with filing an IC3 complaint, can contact their local FBI field office or the DOJ Elder Justice hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (or 833-372-8311).
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