Vol. 35, No.40 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday Angelica and Diana Cardona, Chocolaffee Co-Founders, named 16th R EVERE — Representative Jessica Giannino honored twin sisters and co-founders Suffolk District’s 2025 Latino Excellence Award Nominees Special to Th e Advocate of Chocolaff ee, Angelica and Diana Cardona, for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus’ 2025 Latino Excellence on the Hill Awards. Their story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit that defi nes Latino exCHOCOLAFFEE | SEE Page 2 781-286-8500 Friday, October 3, 2025 City Council addresses illegal rooming house enforcement and procedures By Barbara Taormina T he city has begun looking at ways to clamp down on illegal rooming houses, but it isn’t easy. Director of Inspectional Services Michael Wells, Building Commissioner Lous Cavagnaro and Vincent Argenzio from the city’s shortterm rental offi ce were at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss the rooming house ordinance and enforcement procedures. Pictured from left to right, Rep. Jeff rey Turco, Chocolaff ee co-founders Diana and Angelica Cardona and Rep. Jessica Giannino. ADVOCATE SPORTS Football Pats break through with 43-14 win over Medford, snap two-year skid By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School football team put it all together last Thursday night, overpowering Medford 43-14 on the road to earn its fi rst win of the 2025 season. After a rocky 0-2 start against Quincy and Beverly, the Patriots showed the kind of balance and physicality that Coach Lou Cicatelli has been waiting for, snapping a two-year losing streak against the Mustangs. It was the fi rst time Revere had beaten Medford since 2022, and it came in decisive fashion. The SPORTS | SEE Page 15 TEAM LEADERS: Shown from left to right: Front row: Seniors Emerson Baires, Captains Walter Franklin, Jackson Martel, Mario Ramirez and Bryan Fuentes, and Kouwen Kuy; back row: Omar Espinoza, Marcelo Fermin-Cuartas, Arce Didler, Adalberto Martinez, Diego Leal Robles, Louis Forte and Head Coach Louis Cicatelli. (Advocate fi le photo) “Rooming houses are very disruptive,” said Wells, adding that they are typically noisy and bring a surge of people into the city’s already densely packed neighborhoods. Wells explained that the ordinance, which only allows rooming houses in certain zones, is diffi cult to enforce. Wells said that after receiving a complaint the Building Department will send out a letter to schedule an inspection within 30 days. The fi rst letter is followed up by two more requests to inspect the property. If the owner of the property doesn’t respond, the city is forced to go to Chelsea District Court for a warrant. But Wells said once an inspection is scheduled, everything is moved out of the house prior to that date. Wells also said that if there is a lease and everyone is listed on it, there isn’t anything they can do. Argenzio explained that the short-term rental office is using software that combs through advertising to find listings for rooms in a shared house, or a rooming house. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio suggested that immediately sending out a cease-andCITY COUNCIL | SEE Page 2
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 CHOCOLAFFEE | FROM Page 1 cellence. The event took place in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House on September 25, 2025, where Rep. Giannino and Rep. Turco delivered citations to Angelica and Diana in recognition of their achievement. Born in Colombia and raised in East Boston after immigrating to the United States in 1993, the sisters graduated from East Boston High School in 1998 and went on to build a business rooted in their family traditions. What began as homemade gifts of chocolate-covered Colombian coffee beans and roasted peanuts with sesame seeds, known as ManiNuts, soon grew into a small business with big aspirations. Despite an early setback when a partnership in their fi rst coff ee shop collapsed, Angelica and Diana refused to give up. They regrouped, leaned on their work ethic and determination, and built Chocolaff ee into a recognizable brand carried in dozens of local stores. Operating first from their home in Revere and rented kitchens around Boston, the Cardona sisters pushed through long nights and fi nancial uncertainty to keep their dream alive. Their perseverance has paid off : this year they are opening a new production facility and storefront in Revere, allowing them to double their output and meet growing demand. Both visionaries and role models, they have shown how Latino entrepreneurs can overcome challenges, celebrate culture, and build opportunity for their communities. “We are truly grateful for this Pictured from left to right, Rep. Jeff rey Turco, Diana Cardona, Diana and Angelica’s mother, Angelica Cardona, and Rep. Jessica Giannino. Mid-grade Regular 2.87 3.37 3.44 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com recognition of Latino excellence and community work. As twins, we’ve shared this journey together, but it is our community that has given us the strength to serve. Thank you to the State Representative Jessica Giannino, State Representative Jeff Turco and to the City of Revere for honoring us — this award belongs to all who believe in building a brighter future with us,” said Diana and Angelica Cardona. CITY COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 desist order and a fi ne should curtail those rooming house businesses. Argenzio also suggested that the Inspectional and “Angelica and Diana exemplify the strength of women with an unmatched dedication to their business; we are fortunate to have them in Revere,” said Rep. Giannino (D-Revere). “I take pride in recognizing Angelica and Diana at this year’s event for the remarkable efforts they are making in expanding their business, Chocolaff ee, and the inspiring example they are setting for others in our community.” Building Departments should operate under 40U regulations, which allow more leeway with inspections and penalties. But councillors, who field complaints from constituents, “It was indeed an honor to stand with Rep. Giannino in recognizing Angelica and Diana Cardona for the 2025 Latino Excellence Awards. They are the embodiment of the American Dream. Driven by Faith, Family and hard work, Angelica and Diana are an inspiration to our community not to mention the provisioners of the best Café mocha in the Shirley Avenue area,” said Rep. Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). were not optimistic. “I wouldn’t want your job,” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto told Wells, Cavagnaro and Argenzio. “It’s an impossible task.” Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya said she has been struggling with rooming houses in her ward. “A letter goes out and announces an inspection, and the night before they are pulling all the mattresses out of the house,” said Guarino-Sawaya. “People don’t know who to complain to,” she added. Wells said complaints usually go through 311. But he added that city offi cials visit properties during the day when no one is home. They are not allowed to ask for any documentation that residents are from the same family. All they can do is count the beds and rooms and write that up. The council agreed to send the issue to the Legislative Affairs Subcommittee to discuss a possible city ordinance regarding rooming house enforcement and other issues surrounding illegal rooming houses. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 7 Winthrop, Everett and Revere Police Joint Investigation Results in Charges Against Reputed Drug Dealer W INTHROP — The Winthrop, Everett and Revere Police Departments announced this week that, after a joint investigation into fentanyl and crack cocaine distribution in the region, an alleged drug dealer has been arrested and charged with numerous off enses. After a nearly two-month investigation led by Winthrop Police, which included the use of undercover police offi cers, on Friday, Sept. 26, Everett Police Department Special Criminal Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Winthrop Police Department and the Revere Police Department, obtained and executed a search warrant for an address in the City of Everett and an arrest warrant for a resident at that address. Michael Diaz, age 22, of Everett, was arrested and charged with: • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (Crack Cocaine) Fire Prevention Week | FROM Page 6 tion Week™ for more than 100 years — has announced “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which is from October 5-11 this year. “Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere,” said NFPA VP of Outreach and Advocacy Lorraine Carli. “Making sure the public knows how to use them safely is critical to minimizing the potential risks they pose.” According to NFPA, devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are largely used without incident. However, reports of fi res and explosions involving lithium-ion batteries have been on the rise in recent years, reinforcing the importance of better educat• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Fentanyl) • Trafficking a Class B Substance Over 36 Grams (Crack Cocaine) • Trafficking a Class A Substance Over 36 grams (Fentanyl) Diaz, who is known to police, was also held on fi ve outstanding warrants out of East Boston District Court. As police were seeking to serve the warrants, Diaz attempted to fl ee in a vehicle, but he was quickly stopped, and police were able to take him into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported. As a result of the search warrant, police seized more than 36 grams of both crack cocaine and fentanyl. Diaz was held pending arraignment, scheduled for later Monday in East Boston District Court. These are allegations. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ing the public about how to use, handle and recycle them safely. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” provides the information, guidance, and resources needed to buy, charge and dispose of/recycle lithium-ion batteries safely, with a focus on the following messages: BUY only listed products • When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, take time to research it. Look for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and product, which means that it meets established safety standards. Fire Prevention Week | SEE Page 21 Crack cocaine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and cash were among items seized when Winthrop, Everett and Revere Police worked together to obtain a search warrant for the home of an Everett man. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police Department) A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! own an affordable *, ) H *, & ) APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. WHO CAN APPLY: First-Time Homebuyers Meet income & asset limits (see AMI chart) Assets must be under $75K for 80% AMI households. Assets must be under $150K for 100% AMI households. Restrictions Apply – Units have resale and use restrictions Questions or Accommodations? Call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 | TTY: 800-439-2370 CHECK INCOME LIMITS & PRICES BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden! 5 Newly Built Affordable Condos rdable Condos Scan QR to apply VAILABLE BY LOTTERY ply AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY APPLICATION PERIOD: Dates July 7, 2025 - October 2, 2025 Please note: Deadline: Must be postmarked by October 2, 2025 INFO SESSIONS Where: Malden City Hall August 5, 2025 6PM September 4, 2025 6PM Lottery Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Attendance not required) 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 9 ~ REVERE CIT Y COUNCIL ROUNDUP ~ Happy Birthday, Irma! T he City Council helped Irma Accettullo celebrate her 90th birthday by awarding her a Certifi cate of Commendation at their meeting this week. Accettullo was honored for reaching that birthday milestone and for her many contributions to the community. “She is an inspiration to seniors, she’s so involved and so dedicated,” Councillor-atLarge Robert Haas said. Ward 5 Councillor Angela GuarinoSawaya highlighted Accettullo’s role as the bocce coordinator who launched the bocce league and her work with Irma’s Boutique, a little shop where she sold donated jewelry to raise money for the senior center. “For the birthday I didn’t want anyone to know about, I’m overwhelmed,” said Accettullo, who graciously thanked one and all. Water Works T T he City Council unanimously approved a $5 million loan order for the lower Broadway water main replacement project. Signs of the Times he City Council voted to send the issue of posting political signs to the Legislative Affairs Subcommittee for further review. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro has proposed eliminating the city’s ordinance on political signs, which dictates when and where political signs can be posted, because such limitations were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. However, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said the ordinance was not limiting free speech, only trying to control it. “It has always bothered me we have political signs up 365 days a year,” said Novoselsky. “This ordinance was the right thing to do to keep our city clean, not trashy.” Novoselsky said that for the past 12 years, since the ordinance was passed, it has worked. But Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley said the Supreme Court has spoken and the city is obligated to take the ordinance off the books. “This ordinance is a victim of its own success,” said Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. “I think it’s outdated now.” McMackin Field update T he City Council voted to table a $4.2 million loan order to complete the restoration of McMackin Field. Public Works director Chris Ciaramella told the council that the Recreation Department had been working with the DPW and engineering consultants Weston and Sampson on the project. City CFO Richard Viscay explained that $2.3 million from a prior bond authorization had already been spent on McMackin and the $4.2 million will complete the project. Viscay said the loan was a 15-year bond that will cost $372,000 annually. Ward 1 Councillor JoAnne McKenna gave a shout-out to Link Logistics, which contributed $500,000 to the restoration of McMackin Field and will contribute an additional $500,000 when the project is complete, which is expected to be late next summer. While the council and residents are eager to return to the field, known previously as “Little Fenway,” several councillors had questions about the design. Ciaramella said the fi elds will be artifi cial turf, there will be a press box, lighting, bleachers and an impressive scoreboard. However, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio said he would have felt more comfortable seeing the plans and design of the fi eld before voting on the loan. “I would love to see what we are spending the money on,” he said. Although it may delay the opening of the fi eld for several weeks, other councillors agreed, and they voted to table the loan until their October meeting when they will have a chance to review the plans. Affordable housing on Fenno Street T he City Council referred a proposal to establish a Fenno Street Affordable Housing Overlay District to the Zoning Subcommittee. Creating the overlay district is the fi rst step in a long-term plan to develop affordable housing in the city. Chief of Planning and Community Development Tom Skwierawski explained that the parcels of land in question are located next to the Chelsea Housing Authority, which is in the process of drafting a new master plan for the area. He said the goal is to work with Chelsea to create a project that is harmonious with that city’s plans and designs. Skwierawski also explained that the land is only accessible through Chelsea. And if the project moves forward, Chelsea would provide city services for which Revere would pay an impact fee. Councillors who have heard about the proposal in private conversations around town were told that any development would be 100 percent affordable. But Skwierawski’s outline only mentions some aff ordable units, and the number 25 percent came up several times. While councillors were supportive of the proposal and pleased it would add to the city’s stock of aff ordable housing and increase the city’s protection from 40B developments, they pushed for a guarantee of 100 percent aff ordable units. Skwierawski said that was a guardrail that could be imposed further down the line. The overlay district is a fi rst step, or a foundation. Congratulations to all T he City Council approved the reappointments of Michael Tucker and Peggy Pratt to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They also approved the reappointments of Lori Manzo and Anayo Osueke to the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Board and the appointments of Kourou Pich, Maria LaVita and James Cullen to the Human Rights Commission. Viviana Catano’s reappointment to the Board of Health was also approved. Keep it down The council unanimously supported Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro’s motion for special legislation allowing the city to establish penRCCR | SEE Page 11 OBITUARIES Marie Elena (Cantone) Melanson September 29. Prayer Service in the Funeral Home on Tuesday. A private interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www.stjude.org Josephine E. Schott O f Revere. Passed away on September 24, at the age of 84. Born in Boston on June 12, 1941, to the late Domenic Vigliotta and Eva (Cella). Beloved wife of the late James Edward Melanson. Marie was a remarkable woman who had the ability to fi nd joy in the simplest things. Her love for her family was only rivaled by her fondness for cooking and gardening. She found immense pleasure in preparing meals for her loved ones, her kitchen was the heart of her home where everyone gathered, drawn in by the smell of her famous recipes. Her garden was a testament to her nurturing spirit, mirroring the love and care she poured into her family. A loving matriarch, Marie dedicated her life to her family, creating a home that was always filled with laughter, the aroma of home-cooked meals, and an abundance of love. She was a devoted mother of Kathleen Noel and her husband Steven of Revere, and Keith Cantone and his wife Linda Sessa of Lynn. Cherished grandmother of Eric Noel and his wife Danielle, Anthony Noel and his wife Michelle, Jacqueline Martorelli and her husband Michael, Steven Noel, Emilio Cantone and his fi ancé Jennifer Abbott, and Vincenzo Sessa. Adored great grandmother of Andrew and Benjamin. Dear sister of Anthony Vigliotta and his late husband Lew Adams of CA, Diana Landry and her late husband Richard of W. Bridgewater, and the late Constance Anderson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home, Revere on Monday, P assed away peacefully on September 26th at 97 years of age. She is the beloved wife of the late John Schott, Sr. Devoted mother of Barbara Catino and her husband Fred, Camille Vieira and her husband Richard, Maryanne Hough and her husband Richard, Susan Bertolino and the late John Schott, Jr. and his surviving wife Cheryl. Cherished grandmother of Bernadette, Karen, Michelle, Diane, Michael, Jennifer, Kimberly, Sarah, Michael, Matthew, Marc, Christine and Denise. She is the adored great grandmother of 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Dear sister of the late Angelo Bertolino, Richard Bertolino, Frank Bertolino, Joseph Bertolino, Michael Bertolino, Anthony Bertolino and her loving and only sister Anna Allitto. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, October 1st in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Thursday, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery — Sheffield Mausoleum, Everett. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 17th C Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held on October 5th Long Time North Shore Resident John Carroll Chosen as 2025 Walk Ambassador HELSEA, MA (September 2025) — When ALS residents Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien moved into the Leonard Florence Center for Living in 2010, they never imagined that 15 years later they’d be sitting side-by-side in front row seats at a Saturday Night Live (SNL) taping after hanging out with music superstar Lizzo. But that’s exactly what happened this past spring. The SNL New York City trip is part of the award-winning Outward Bound program at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, operated by nonprofi t Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. Home to seniors as well as residents living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), MS (multiple sclerosis) and those dependent upon ventilators, the Center’s annual ALS & MS Walk for Living pays tribute to these inspiriting residents. “SNL was the thrill of a lifetime,” said Steve Saling. “We were treated like VIPs and got a meet and greet with Lizzo before the show. It was super cool to see behind the scenes and how they put the show together.” Outward Bound enables residents to enjoy events outside the skilled nursing home environment. Bringing residents, some on ventilators, to an out-of-state event is no small feat—it requires an extraordinary level of coordination, expertise, and care. From dedicated respiratory therapists who ensure each resident’s breathing support is continuously monitored, to a registered nurse who provides critical medical oversight throughout the journey, to a specially equipped van, every detail matters. For the residents, these outings are a way to participate in activities that were part of their lives before they became disabled as well as make new memories. As the country’s fi rst urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility, the Leonard Florence Center provides a levBe prepared before the next power outage. el of independence not typically found in other skilled nursing facilities. The Center takes care of more individuals living with ALS than any place else in the world. Significantly, the Stein Family Center for Well-Being, the only Green House® ventilator program in the country, opened within the Center in 2020. The 2025 ALS & MS Walk Receive a free 5−year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866−852−0221 to schedule your free quote! for Living will honor John Carroll, a resident of Beverly, MA. Carroll, Managing Principal at The B.C. Group Private Wealth Management, has been an active supporter of the Leonard Florence Center and its residents. Each year John and his team proudly donates an AllInclusive Boston Celtics Suite Experience to a group of ALS, MS and vent dependent residents and their families. “Sharing is caring,” explains Carroll. “The residents of the Leonard Florence Center inspire me every day with their courage, determination, humor and zest for living.” “We are delighted to have John Carroll act as our ambassador for this year’s Walk for Living,” said Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “I have known John for many years and see, fi rsthand, how much he genuinely cares about our residents. John is a wonderful friend to our organization.” The ALS & MS Walk for Living will take place at 10 am on Sunday, October 5 at 165 Captains Row on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. Every single dollar raised goes directly back to patient care and programs for the ALS and MS residents. To register, go to the Walk for Living website and click on register. Following the two-mile, dog-friendly walk, there will be a BBQ hosted by Chili’s, face painting, live dance performances, petting zoo and more. The $20 donation fee includes a Walk for Living tee shirt as well as all food and activities. Gold level sponsors include HPC, the Hartford Provision Company; A.H.O.A. and applied Form + Space. Independent Newspaper Group is the media sponsor. For more information or to make a muchappreciated donation, please visit www.walkforliving.org, contact Walk Director Maura Graham at mgraham@chelseajewish.org or call 617-4098973. All donations are tax deductible. About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is 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, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 11 New Report by State Auditor’s Office Highlights Significant Inequities in Mass Save Program Disproportionate Financial Burden on Gateway Cities, Environmental Justice Communities B OSTON — State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Offi ce released a report this past week of the Commonwealth’s Mass Save energy efficiency program. Mass Save was established in 2008 through a partnership between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its natural gas and electric utilities, aiming to improve energy effi ciency. The program encourages residents and businesses to upgrade their buildings through a wide array of services, rebates, incentives, and training. Mass Save is consumer-funded — Massachusetts consumers, whether residential or commercial, pay a surcharge on their electric and gas bills to fund the program. The report, produced by the State Auditor’s Division of Local Mandates (DLM), examines the municipal distribution of incentives from Mass Save. DLM reviewed the correlation of Mass Save net benefi ts with socioeconomic factors including income, population density, and owner-occupied housing rate. Furthermore, DLM assessed the distribution of Mass Save incentives in Environmental Justice (EJ) municipalities and Gateway Cities. The report identifi es signifi - cant disparities in Mass Save’s distribution of incentives, with some higher-income commuRCCR | FROM Page 9 alties and liens for noise ordinance violations. According to the special legislation, the city may issue citations, establish appeal and hearing processes for the citations, fi le real estate liens to collect unpaid fi nes, penalties or assessments from the citations and avail itself of any and all relevant enforcement or procedural provisions provided in chapter 40U of the General Laws for violations of the noise ordinance of the city. Councillors supported a related motion from Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky that Police Chief Maria LaVita purnities gaining more benefi ts than contributions made, and many lower-income municipalities contributing much more than their residents receive. The report found residents of 48 out of 175 Massachusetts municipalities with incomes below the state median contribute more to Mass Save than the state average. Many residents of EJ municipalities and Gateway Cities disproportionately contributed more to Mass Save than residents of other municipalities, with residents in communities with over 90% EJ populations contributing on average 151% more per capita compared to municipalities without EJ populations. Furthermore, residents in Gateway Cities contributed approximately 24% more per capita than those in non-Gateway Cities, despite having considerably lower household incomes and getting fewer Mass Save benefi ts than higher-income communities. The report also shows that as population density and the proportion of renters increase, Mass Save benefits typically decrease. High-density urban areas and municipalities with higher renter populations— groups less likely to directly benefi t from property-based energy effi ciency upgrades— were consistently found to chase decibel meters for all police cruisers for the purpose of enforcing the noise ordinance. LaVita told councillors she did not expect the meters to cost more than $15,000. Bench Trial T he City Council voted 10-1 to approve a $5,000 appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund to replace park benches at Kimmerle Park in Beachmont. Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo voted against the appropriation because he wanted more information. According to Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, who contribute more to the program even when they ultimately do not get much back, if anything, from the program. Moreover, the report highlights how utility bills lack transparency regarding required Mass Save contributions. It is noted how utility bills remain unnecessarily opaque due to unfamiliar terminology and a lack of clear itemization, leaving many ratepayers unsure of what they are actually paying for. While the bills break down charges into supply and delivery components, key fees are labeled with technical or vague terms that provide little meaningful information to the average consumer. Among the report’s recommendations, aimed at ensuring greater equity and efficiency, are to consider transferring Mass Save’s administration to an independent entity, expanding legislative oversight, creating more incentives to boost renter participation, and improving transparency and data accessibility. “While Mass Save has a noble mission of promoting energy effi ciency in the Commonwealth, its current programmatic structure undermines its mission by widening inequality, eroding economic justice, equity, fairness, and opportunity — and deepening the very disparities that contribute represents Beachmont, the neighborhood is seeing expanding gatherings of homeless people. The benches at the park were removed on the advice pf Police Chief Maria LaVita and Public Works Supt. Chris Ciaramella to prevent people from sleeping on them. McKenna said people gathering at the park are partially dressed, openly drinking alcohol and urinating in bushes. The Beachmont School is about 800 yards from the park, and children often cross through it to get to school. McKenna said that since last June the situation has become a public safety issue. to the environmental justice challenges we must continually seek to address,” said Auditor DiZoglio. “We urge the adoption of our recommendations, which seek to help ensure greater integrity in a program meant to serve all residents of this Commonwealth.” “Chelsea residents face some of the highest energy costs in the state and could benefi t greatly from the potential savings off ered by Mass Save programs,” said Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. “Chelsea is an Environmental Justice Community with unique needs, and we recognize that language barriers, high rate of renters, and program complexity have limited our residents’ access to these programs in the past. However, with targeted support, we’re optimistic that these programs can make a meaningful diff erence. We look forward to working with Mass Save to break down these barriers and ensure that all Chelsea residents can fully benefi t from these resources.” “This report shows we are not seeing equitable benefi ts in return,” said Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia. “We need a Mass Save program that is fair and transparent, stops shifting the energy savings burden onto working-class communities like ours, and lowers costs for our families already paying the highest utility prices Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, a retired Revere Police Sergeant, said he is familiar with the area, and he agreed it is a public safety is a concern. But Beachmont wants its benches back. The new benches will have protruding arm rests in the center to prevent people from sleeping on them. Jaramillo questioned how many arrests or citations have been made for the problems McKenna listed. Jaramillo said he wants to understand what problems could be solved through the appropriation. McKenna added that the city has sent counselors, soin the state.” “It is very concerning to see our Gateway Cities, such as Lowell, contribute to the Mass Save program at a rate higher than the average resident in the state, with little to no return to our community,” said Lowell City Councilor Erik Gitschier. “Gateway Cities are being used as a checkbook for wealthier communities, which is not the goal of the Mass Save program. I want to thank State Auditor DiZoglio and her staff for their continued oversight and for this report, which highlights many inequities for the very people the program was designed to help.” “The findings of the Auditor’s report are unacceptable,” said Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. “Residents in Gateway Cities and Environmental Justice communities like Revere are being squeezed by a program that was intended to help them. Meanwhile, our utilities continue to seek rate increases while hard-working families struggle to put food on the table. I urge our state leaders to urgently review this report’s findings and implement its recommendations. The same utility companies that stand to gain from higher energy use cannot also be paid to oversee energy-saving programs — it’s a clear confl ict that we cannot tolerate in the Commonwealth.” cial workers and staff from the city’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives Offi ce to the park to help people there. “We did our homework,” she said. Community Trust Fund accounts Ward 1 Councillor JoAnne McKenna and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro fi led a motion to have City CFO Richard Viscay provide the City Council with a comprehensive account of the Community Improvement Trust Fund RCCR | SEE Page 19
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 City celebrates Spanish Heritage Month at successful fiesta he City’s Offi ce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celeT bration, featuring traditional food and dance, on the American Legion lawn last Thursday night. School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso said she is a proud Mexican American and the daughter of immigrants. Mayoral Chief of Staff Claudia Correa introduced the event in Spanish. Mayor Patrick Keefe said being a good neighbor never changes. Shown from left to right: Cónsul General de México en Boston Carlos Iriarte Mercado, event cohost/Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assistant Director Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Ana Santos and School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso. Mayor Patrick Keefe with Cónsul General de México en Boston Carlos Iriarte Mercado. Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo said his parents moved to the United States to provide a better future for him. Liana Jorge Matute and Mayor Patrick Keefe thanked Alberto Vasallo for his contributions to the community. Entertainment at the event was lively. Shown from left to right: Melanie Catano, Jairam Soto, Yureizy Sofi a Sanchez-Rijo, Xaily DeJesus, Maia Morel, Sophia Diaz and Camila Reyes danced during last Thursday’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on the American Legion lawn.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 13 Shown from left to right: Human Resources Director Lina Tramelli, Farida Medjahed, event organizers Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assistant Director Asmaa Abou-Fouda and Director Steven Morabito, Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo, Liana Jorge Matute, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Alberto Vasallo, Jaedan Wixon, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, School Committee Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso, Cónsul General de México en Boston Carlos Iriarte Mercado and School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano. Cultura Latina Dance Academy students performed a cultural dance. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Crystal Jaramillo launches perinatal and postpartum health foundation, The Cord The Cord to dedicate itself to bringing awareness to severe perinatal outcomes B OSTON, MA — Packed into a ballroom at the UMASS Club in Downtown Boston, dozens of supporters and advocates in the perinatal space showed up to the launch of the Cord Foundation an organization dedicated to “bringing awareness to people who experience severe perinatal health challenges, and to build a network of support and resources for families and improve perinatal outcomes for parents and their children.” Among the supporters were the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll, State Senator Liz Miranda, State Representative, Adrian Madaro, and Jessie Colbert, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Postpartum Depression Fund (Mass PPD); key players in the maternal health bill passed by the legislature late last year. In 2022, Crystal suff ered a traumatic birth experience while giving birth to her son Lucas and then developed postpartum psychosis, a psychiatric emergency which causes hallucinations, delusions, confusion, rapid mood swings, and paranoia. Both experiences she says nearly cost hers and her son’s life. In her speech Crystal shared her powerful story of pain, struggle, and resilience and perseverance saying that the foundation is an effort “to break away from the statistics and stigma.” Not just for her, she added but “for all women” and to “do away with the misdiagnosis, the silence, the biased neglect, and the economic barriers to education and care that turn new parents into statistics of pain” and into “narratives of power, healing, strength and joy.” Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, State Senator Miranda, and State Representative Madaro all spoke to Crystal’s strength and the importance of her story to ensure that we are building an ecosystem of care for new parents vowing to partner with her and the other organizations in the room to continue to support new birthing parents and their families. The three elected officials were presented with original artwork from Crystal as a gift of gratitude and recognition for their work on the maternal health bill passed last year. According to a study by BMC Research published at the National Institute of Health Library of Medicine, Black and Hispanic women are 7% more likely than White women to have an unplanned or emergency c-section. The same study notes that 53% of birthing parents who are induced into labor will have an emergency c-section (Carlson et al.4).1 All of these were complicating factors for Crystal who mentioned in her speech feeling shellshocked after her c-section. Adding that the unplanned cesarean birth along with economic stressors from being illegally laid off from work during her parental leave, put her on a path to develop postpartum psychosis. This condition appears to happen to 2 out of every 1,000 new moms according to Post Partum Support International, although experts in the fi eld like Jessie Colbert say that that number is largely underreported. The Cord will now begin its work after nearly 2 years of Crystal Jaramillo addresses the attendees. Executive Director of the Mass PPD Fund Jessie Colbert Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll addresses the attendees. Crystal Jaramillo is shown with advocates. planning its launch. They will focus on creating a culturally competent perinatal and postpartum care workforce, removing barriers to access to holistic care for new and expecting parents, advocating for policy changes to build a better care infrastructure, and bringing awareness to the issues that brought Crystal to launch her foundation. The Cord’s Board is made up of primary care physician, Dr. Leigh Simmons, Attorney Niles Welch, Gemma Martin, and State Senator Lydia Edwards who attended in-person or virtually. Also in the room were representatives from the Massachusetts Hospital Association, Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, and CME, organizations who are supportive of The Cord’s work. Jessie Colbert, Niles Welch, Rep. Adrian Madaro, Sen. Liz Miranda, Crystal Jaramillo, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Dr. Leigh Simmons
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 15 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere fall teams battle through adversity, show growth By Dom Nicastro I t was a busy stretch for Revere High School fall sports teams, with field hockey earning its fi rst wins of the season, cross country grinding out a victory in tough conditions and volleyball continuing its strong start. Field hockey bounces back with two wins A fter a challenging start to the season, the Revere fi eld hockey team found its stride with back-to-back wins late in the week. Head Coach Victoria Correia saw her squad go through a rough stretch that included a 4-0 loss to Lowell on Sept. 13, another 4-0 defeat, to Methuen, on Sept. 15 and a 9-0 setback against St. Mary’s on Sept. 20. Correia said those tough early results forced the group to refl ect and regroup. “The players took the weekend off to think about it and be prepared for next week’s games,” she said. The turnaround came quickly. On Sept. 22, the Patriots shut out Dracut 3-0. Isabella Mendieta scored twice, while Gemma Stamatopoulos added another goal. More importantly, the team fi nally clicked. “They fi nally came around and played as a team,” Correia said. “They did everything we asked and couldn’t be happier.” Revere carried that momentum into Sept. 23, routing Greater Lowell 9-1 in one of the program’s most dominant performances in recent years. Mendieta poured in fi ve goals, Kyle Lanes scored T two, and Stamatopoulos and Bianca Rincon each added one. “Everyone played amazing,” Correia said, “communicated through the whole game, passing was beautiful. These players are working really hard, and I couldn’t be happier and prouder of them.” Cross country conquers Lynn Woods course he Revere girls cross country team, under longtime coach Katie Sinnott, picked up another league victory, defeating Lynn Classical 1550 despite running in rainy, slippery conditions at Lynn Woods. The course is known for its uneven footing, narrow paths and steep hills, making it one of the most challenging in the Greater Boston League (GBL). Sinnott acknowledged the times were slower than in the previous week, but she saw important progress. “Olivia Rupp, Rania Hamdani and Emma DeCrosta all ran faster paces than in our meet last week — showing that consistency pays off ,” she said. Rupp, a senior captain, once again dominated, fi nishing fi rst overall in 23 minutes, 40 seconds, more than a minute ahead of the fi eld. Hamdani was third in 29:03, while DeCrosta placed fourth in 29:15. Tram Ngoc Vu, a junior, and freshman Adis Cordero Canela both ran personal-best paces. Vu cut more than a minute per mile from her previous mark, placing fi fth in 32:14. Other fi nishers included Valeria Acevedo Estrada in sixth at 38:21, Canela in eighth at 40:11 and Salma El Andalosy in ninth at 40:44. Volleyball responds after first loss T he Revere volleyball team hit a bump in the road but quickly rebounded to close out the week with two victories. After opening the season 8-0, the Patriots dropped their fi rst match on Sept. 22, falling 3-1 at Somerville. Dayana Ortega, Samarah Meristal and Susan Lemus Chavez each recorded six kills in the loss, while Ortega added four aces. Basma Sahibi and Haley Peralta contributed four kills apiece, with Sahibi adding three blocks and Meristal two. The Patriots quickly reset. On Sept. 24, they swept Everett 3-0 behind eight kills from Meristal and six from Ortega. Peralta added fi ve kills and three aces, while Isabella Arroyave chipped in four kills and five aces. Chavez and Anna Doucette set the offense in motion, combining for 25 assists. Revere then pulled out a tight 3-2 win at Swampscott on Sept. 26. Ortega paced the attack with 11 kills and four aces, while Meristal and Peralta added nine kills each. Chavez fi nished with 18 assists, and Doucette had 13 assists and fi ve aces. At 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the GBL, Clemons’ team remains fi rmly in the league mix. With a veteran roster led by Ortega, Meristal, Chavez and Doucette, the Patriots have shown they can bounce back quickly from adversity — a key trait as the season grinds on. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! SPORTS | FROM Page 1 Patriots rolled up 357 yards of off ense, including 240 on the ground, and scored 29 unanswered points between the second and fourth quarters. “We set the tone,” Cicatelli said. “Opening drive, we went on a 60-yard drive and got down to the 1-yard line. We fumbled, but we were moving along successfully. I thought the defense played out of their minds. Played a lot better. We punted once, and that was it. We had over 357 total yards, over 240 on the ground. So it was a big night.” Sophomore Reda Atoui delivered his biggest game of the season, carrying 12 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns while adding two receptions for 55 yards. He powered through Medford’s defense with a 41-yard scoring run in the third quarter that pushed the Patriots’ lead to 22-8. “Reda led the pack,” Cicatelli said. Senior captain Mario Ramirez was just as reliable, rushing seven times for 75 yards and three touchdowns. His 1-yard plunge opened the scoring in the second quarter, and he later added TD runs from 8 and 33 yards. Ramirez also played both ways, anchoring the defense at middle linebacker. “He’s our workhorse,” Cicatelli said. “Some teams will shy away, but we just kept giving it to him. He proved it the other night. He had a great night on defense, too, a lot of tackles as a linebacker.” Quarterback Jose Fuentes, only a sophomore, showcased his versatility once again. He rushed six times for 65 yards, scored on a 9-yard keeper just before halftime, and went 5-for-5 on extra points. Fuentes also converted through the air, hitting Atoui for a 25-yard pass to set up a score and connecting with tight end Bryan Fuentes on two crucial fourthdown conversions. “Jose had a good night,” Cicatelli said. “He was 5-for-5 on PATs. That’s not easy. Excellent night kicking.” Sophomore Charles Dobre scored on a 24-yard jet sweep in the fourth quarter and added pressure on defense from his defensive end spot, recording multiple tackles and setting the edge. “Charles had a touchdown, a nice jet sweep, and played pretty well on defense,” Cicatelli said. “He’s only going to get better.” Captain Bryan Fuentes had one of his best games as a Patriot. From his tight end spot, he hauled in two passes for more than 60 yards — both on fourth down — to extend drives. On defense, the outside linebacker recorded six tackles and set the tone physically. “Brian had two key drivekeeping catches,” Cicatelli said. “He played very, very well on defense, six tackles; a really good night.” After giving up big plays in their fi rst two games, Revere’s defense delivered its strongest performance yet. Strong safety Filipe DeMelo had a standout night, including a pass breakup on fourth down late in the game. “Felipe had a great game,” Cicatelli said. “He’s been working hard all summer. He was in on a lot of tackles coming up, running the alley. He made a lot of real good plays.” Cicatelli also highlighted cornerback Joey Angiulo and the secondary as a whole. “My defensive backs were really sticking their nose in there on the run game. We worked all week with them, and they did a great job playing defense,” he said. The victory improves Revere to 1-2 overall, but more importantly 1-0 in the Greater Boston League. With a Friday night (Oct. 3) road game at Lynn English (1-2 after a 5432 win over Peabody) up next, the Patriots have a chance to build early momentum in their league schedule. “This is a big one Friday night, because English is probably, in my eyes, one of the better teams in the GBL,” Cicatelli said. “If we can get this, we might have a championship coming this year. And I’m doing it with young kids. It’s just great. They come to practice, they’re happy to be there; they’re working hard.” The win was also a reminder of how quickly fortunes can turn. After losses to Quincy and Beverly by a combined 83-7, Revere showed the resilience Cicatelli has been preaching. “We fi nally got it together,” the coach said. “We hadn’t beaten Medford in two years. So, it felt good.”
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of September 22-26. There were no roll calls in the House last week. DATA PRIVACY ACT (S 2619) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that guards personal privacy and provides data protection for Massachusetts residents. The bill establishes clear rights regarding residents’ personal data, including the right to know what information is being collected and the ability to opt out of having their data used for targeted advertising or being sold to other companies. Protected data includes health care information; face scans and fingerprints; precise geolocation; information about a person’s religion or ethnicity; information related to a person’s immigration status; and information pertaining to a child. Specific provisions include giving people the right to know if their personal data is being collected, allowing them to see what data was collected and allowing them to find out with whom their data has been shared; giving people control over their personal data through new guaranteed rights to correct inaccurate data, delete personal information and opt out of having their personal data sold to others; giving the Office of the Attorney General broad regulatory authority to enforce the provisions of the bill; and constraining companies’ unfettered collection of personal data by limiting them to only collecting what is reasonably necessary in order to provide their product or service. Other provisions include prohibiting all entities from selling minors’ personal data; blocking targeted ads for minors; and prohibiting companies from collecting or processing a child’s personal information for the purposes of targeting ads. “I am thrilled that the Senate has passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton), a sponsor of an earlier version of the bill. “This bill positions Massachusetts to have among the strongest data privacy laws in the country and makes it clear that our personal data can no longer be profited from without transparency and accountability to Massachusetts consumers.” “Big tech companies make billions of dollars selling your personal data without giving you any say in what information they collect or how they use it,” said Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury), Senate Chair of the Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. “No one should profit off of anyone’s personal data. The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act returns the power of choice back to the people because your data belongs to you.” “Massachusetts urgently needs strong privacy laws to prohibit companies from collecting or manipulating our personal information in ways that threaten our safety, discriminate against us or otherwise threaten our most essential rights,” said Carol Rose, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. “Protecting privacy is more urgent today than ever before, as the Trump administration unleashes attack after attack on the rule of law and our most cherished freedoms. We look forward to working with leaders in the House to pass these critical democratic protections in their strongest possible form.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (H 4530) — Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a $234 million supplemental budget including provisions that would provide financial relief to hospitals and community health centers across the state. The measure ensures critical funding for hospitals and community health centers in the Bay State while also reimbursing for services for uninsured and underinsured residents. The package 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. “It is important to support our hospitals and community health centers so our residents get the access and quality of care they deserve across Massachusetts,” said Gov. Healey. “This package is a step forward in maintaining our world-class health care ecosystem. We have the best hospitals in the world, but with existing strains on our health care system and the harm coming from President Trump’s budget cuts, we need to support our trusted institutions that provide people the care they need.” “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 care to be accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations.” “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.” “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). “It is in large part because of our health care providers’ commitment to providing topnotch care to every resident who comes through their doors. This funding will help stabilize our hospitals and community health centers as we continue to face federal chaos.” REQUIRE ARMCHAIRS IN RESTAURANTS (S 158) — The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that would require all restaurants, lounges and bars to have at least 5 percent of their seating options be armchairs, or have armchairs onsite and available upon request. “I filed this legislation after meeting a constituent in June 2022 who expressed the dangers the elderly and physically impaired individuals face when using chairs without arms, namely that they run the risk of slipping or falling,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “Armchairs provide support for individuals who need assistance standing up or sitting down, while also inhibiting them from falling once seated. It is my hope that by providing the physically handicapped with the available assistance, it will make their service safer and more accommodating.” STUDY CHINESE COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 487) — A hearing was held by the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee on a measure that would establish a
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 17 special commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. “This legislation will provide lawmakers and the public with vital information about the nature and size of Chinese investment in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “In recent years, the Chinese government has attempted to use its economic power to influence the policies of foreign governments, such as Canada and Australia, by imprisoning visiting businesspeople on spurious charges, abruptly terminating contracts with foreign companies after upfront expenses have been paid and stealing intellectual property.” Jones continued, “Massachusetts companies, specifically those in the biotech, software, manufacturing and finance sectors, are particularly vulnerable to pressure applied by the Chinese government. By creating a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government, [this bill] will help identify the state’s economic vulnerabilities so we can devise an effective strategy to protect local industries.” POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER DISABILITY PENSION (H 2940) — The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would allow a police officer or firefighter who is granted a disability retirement pension, to have any previous period of leave from their service to be covered as if that time out of service was an absence. By such designation, they will have the right to receive any retroactive pay or personnel actions on account of this absence designation. Rep. Angelo Puppolo (DSpringfield), the sponsor of the measure, said he filed this legislation after a member of the National Association for Government Employees brought it to his attention that police officers and firefighters were not receiving compensation during their leave of absence prior to them being granted their disability retirement pension. “The negative financial impacts placed on our first responders due to this delay in pay is unjust. Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to serve communities across the commonwealth, and this bill is a step forward in making sure they are supported when they sustain injuries in the line of duty.” said Puppolo. BILLS HEARD BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY — Several bills had a hearing before the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security including: ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS (H 2738) — Would ensure that specially trained police dogs who are hurt in the line of duty can receive timely, advanced emergency medical care from licensed EMS personnel. The bill authorizes EMTs and paramedics to provide treatment — including advanced life support procedures and transport — to injured K9s without facing liability or regulatory barriers. Supporters said the measure builds on a recently approved law that allows basic first aid for injured police dogs. They noted this bill takes the next step to ensure that these working dogs receive the same level of emergency response available to humans, recognizing their critical role in protecting the public and supporting law enforcement. “I filed this bill because our police dogs are true partners in law enforcement, often putting themselves in harm’s way to protect officers and the public,” said sponsor Rep. Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “When they are injured, they deserve the very best chance at survival, and that means allowing advanced life support care in the field. This bill ensures that we honor their service with the same urgency and professionalism that they give us every day.” “Our police K9s are on the front lines every day protecting officers and our communities,” continued Xiarhos. “This bill makes sure they get the advanced life-saving care they deserve when injured in the line of duty.” PURPLE ALERT SYSTEM FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (H 2657) — Would create a Purple Alert system to assist law enforcement in identifying and locating missing persons with disabilities. The system would be modeled after the current Amber Alert system which is designed to ask the public for help in finding abducted children. The Purple Alert would apply to a person with at least one of these conditions: a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder; an intellectual disability or a developmental disability including Down syndrome; a brain injury; or another physical, mental or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse. “The Amber Alert system has demonstrated extraordinary, life-saving effectiveness, contributing to the recovery of more than 1,000 children since its inception in 1996,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “However, no parallel mechanism currently exists to assist in identifying and locating adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may be missing or endangered. Several states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida, have enacted Purple Alert legislation to address this gap. I look forward to examining how similar legislation could strengthen the commonwealth’s capacity to protect and serve all of its residents.” BAN USE OF TEAR GAS AGAINST CIVILIANS (S 1758) — Would ban the use of tear gas on civilians and require that police actively work in good faith with organizers of mass demonstrations to avoid conflict. It would require a police department with advance knowledge of the event to designate an officer in charge of de-escalation planning to discuss the logistical plans and strategies with the demonstration organizers. “Tear gas is banned as a weapon of war,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “It should not be used against civilians on domestic soil. Tear gas can cause serious, long-term health impacts, including blindness, emotional trauma and reproductive health repercussions. Using tear gas is an outdated and dangerous crowd-control tactic that adds to chaos and violence rather than reducing it. This ban, which includes support for de-escalation measures, would make the commonwealth safer for demonstrators and police alike.” MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2728) — Would establish a Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to be used to make annual payments to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial which memorializes and honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty. “Dedicated in 2004, the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Ashburton Park commemorates the sacrifices of more than 400 MasBHRC | SEE Page 22 - LEGAL NOTICE - D To all interested persons: A petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 1. On Oct. 3 in what year was the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives voted out for the fi rst time? 2. What French apple dessert was named after two sisters? 3. Recently, Vienna hosted the fi rst offi cial World Tramdriver Championship; what is a tram? 4. October 4 is a feast day for what saint who is the namesake of a USA city? 5. How are Carnival, Cuban and 1812 similar? 6. In England what new transit method was voted to be called Ctrl Alt Deleaf? 7. Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables? 8. On Oct. 5, 1789, the Women’s March on Versailles started in Parisian marketplaces due to the high price of what? 9. What kind of sports team has been using VR headsets simulating raucous crowds to prepare for an event on Sept. 26—28? 10. What state that is where Mark Twain was born has a community called Frankenstein? Top Pet Products for Seniors with Mobility Issues 11. On Oct. 6, 1820, what singer was born who was made a USA celebrity by P. T. Barnum? 12. How are C, O’Leary and Robinson similar? 13. In what 1949 novel are the terms doublethink, Newspeak and reality control? 14. Tombstone, Nevada, has what famous corral? 15. On Oct. 7, 1955, what cellist was born whose fi rst name is similar to a toy? 16. What musical was based on a novel that was based on a novel and a 1939 fi lm? 17. On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began — reportedly in what type of building? 18. The World Stone Skimming Championships are in what country that is part of another? 19. What religions’ names mean “the books,” “recitation” and “instruction”? 20. October 9 is National Sneakers Day; reportedly, why did an advertising entrepreneur popularize the term “sneakers”? Answers Dear Savvy Senior, My pet-loving mother has two cats and a dog, but her knee and back problems make caring for them increasingly difficult. Are there pet care products you can recommend that help elderly pet older owners with mobility problems? Searching Susan Dear Susan, Great question! For older pet owners with limited mobility, daily tasks like feeding, walking or cleaning up after their pets can become physically challenging. Fortunately, there are a variety of products that are specifically designed to make pet care more manageable. With the help of Next Avenue, a nonprofit, digital publication for older adults, here is a rundown on some top products that can help your mom care for her pets no matter her mobility. Automatic Pet Feeder Just like you, your pet needs to eat a few times a day. But lifting heavy food bags or bending to fill bowls can strain a bad back. An automatic pet feeder can help keep your mom’s pets well-fed without having to stoop or bend much. The Petlibro Air Automatic Feeder (Chewy.com, $50) has a locking food tank to prevent between-meal snacking and can hold up to 16 portions. It runs on batteries that last 180 days, so you can put it anywhere you want. You’ll have to refill it now and then, but this product means a lot less bending and lifting. Age-Friendly Litter Boxes Bending or stooping over to fill or clean out the kitty litter box can be challenging for many mobility-challenged cat owners. To alleviate this, LoftyLoo (LoftyLoo. com) sells an elevated litter box for $289. Compatible with stairs and ramps for older cats, LoftyLoo’s raised litter box furniture has options for anyone living with chronic pain or recovering from surgery. It’s also fully wheelchair accessible. Another option that can make kitty litter clean up easier is the Litter-Robot 4 by Whisker (Litter-Robot. com, $699). This automatic, self-cleaning litter box eliminates scooping and reduces the odor and waste removal, which is helpful for older cat owners. Long-Handled Pooper Scooper Stooping over to clean up after your dog can be challenging if you have back, hip or knee problems. Long-handled waste scoopers can make this cleanup task much more manageable. The ShinyDew Pooper Scooper (Amazon.com, $24) is a foldable, 32-inch-long dog poop picker upper, so you don’t have to bend to pick up your pet’s waste. You can use it with one hand and also attach waste bags to the scooper for even easier disposal. Hands-Free Leash Most dogs love their daily walk and need the exercise for their own optimal health. But for seniors that use a cane, walker, wheelchair or have pain in your upper body, using a traditional leash can be challenging. If walking a pet is difficult, hands-free leashes or harnesses can make the experience more manageable. One option is the HandsFree Dog Leash with Zipper Pouch (iYoShop.com, $22), which clips around your waist, has a reflective safety strip for visibility and includes two shock absorbers to prevent tugging. But note that this product should only be used if your pet cannot physically pull you down. Pet Treadmill If your mom can’t walk her dog any longer, she can still give them plenty of exercise by getting a pet treadmill. The PETSITE Dog Treadmill (Amazon.com, $286) has 12 preset programs and three incline options. The large running belt measures 39 inches long by 14.5 inches wide with a slip resistant running surface and safety fences along the sides. It also comes with a remote to adjust speed and automatically turns off after 30 minutes. Automatic Ball Launcher Another way your mom can exercise her dog, if walking isn’t an option, is with an automated ball launcher. The Joyhound Electronic Ball Launcher (Petsmart. com, $120) comes with three tennis balls and can lob them 10 to 40 feet. Your mom can rest on her patio while her dog gets a challenging and entertaining workout. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. 2023 (Kevin McCarthy) 2. Tarte Tatin (Reportedly, it was created by the Tatin sisters at H?tel Tatin.) 3. A streetcar 4. St. Francis of Assisi (San Francisco) 5. Overtures (by Antonin Dvo??k, George Gershwin and Peter Tchaikovsky, respectively) 6. A leaf-blowing public train 7. Fruits 8. Bread 9. European golf players (for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York) 10. Missouri 11. Jenny Lind 12. People known as Mrs.: Fonzie’s nickname for Mrs. Cunningham (“Happy Days”); Mrs. O’Leary’s cow; the older woman in “The Graduate.”) 13. “1984” by George Orwell 14. The O.K. Corral, site of an 1881 gunfi ght 15. Yo-Yo Ma 16. “Wicked” (novels by Gregory Maguire and L. Frank Baum and “The Wizard of Oz”) 17. Barn 18. S cotland (This month Jon Jennings became the competition’s fi rst American winner.) 19. Christianity, Islam and Judaism, respectively 20. Rubber soles are quieter than leather ones, allowing one to SNEAK up on someone.
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 Page 21 Fire Prevention Week | FROM Page 7 • Many products sold online and in stores might not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fi re. CHARGE devices safely • Always use the cables that come with the product to charge it; charge the device in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • If you need a new charger, buy one from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. • Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t charge it under a pillow or on a bed or a couch. This could cause a fi re. • Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged. DISPOSE OF/RECYCLE batteries responsibly • Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins, because they could catch fi re. • Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit www.call2recycle.org to fi nd a recycling spot near you. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. For more than 100 years, Fire Prevention Week has worked to educate people about the risk of home fi res and ways to minimize them. Local fi re departments, schools and community organizations play a key role in bringing Fire Prevention Week to life in their communities each year and spreading basic but critical fi re safety messages. To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” visit fpw. org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers and educators can be found at sparky. org and sparkyschoolhouse. org. Visit www.fi repreventionweek.org for more safety information. Also visit nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at nfpa.org/freeaccess. Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 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 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT
Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 BHRC | FROM Page 17 sachusetts law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Walsh (D-Peabody). “[This bill] provides for the production and sale of specialty license plates with the proceeds directed towards the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, supporting the stewardship and upkeep of the memorial, similar to the funding mechanism providing for the maintenance of the Firefighters Memorial across the park.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “A [federal government] shutdown could create challenges for certain spending accounts in the [state’s] General Federal Grants Fund, revenue collected through federal reimbursement and for [state] programs run and funded primarily by the federal government.” ---From a memo from the Healey Administration to state government officials which are girding for the possibility of a federal government shutdown, instructing them to summarize concerns about their ability to address payroll concerns and to lay out their plans to protect Massachusetts residents and resources. “Massachusetts leads the nation in education and innovation because we know success starts in our classrooms and with our young people. STEM Week is about inspiring curiosity, creativity and confi dence in young people across the state. By investing in hands-on STEM experiences, we’re preparing students of all ages to solve problems, pursue new ideas and lead the future economy.” --- Gov. Healey announcing that her administration has awarded over $464,000 in STEM Design Challenge grants to several non-profit and public education organizations, supporting STEM learning opportunities statewide for students from elementary school through high school. “Mayor Wu is using a budget discussion as a cover to push her real agenda: higher taxes for Massachusetts. If it weren’t for Prop 2?, the cost of living in Boston would be even higher than it already is. Families and small businesses are already being crushed by housing costs, inflation and energy bills, yet Mayor Wu thinks the answer is to chip away at the only safeguard taxpayers have against runaway property taxes.” ---Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that, starting September 22, all driver education classroom instruction provided by professional driving schools will transition back to an in-person format. The RMV has been in communication with driving schools, customers and other stakeholders, explaining how this change will result in enhanced student engagement, stronger learning outcomes, equal opportunities for all schools, and improved road safety. ---From an announcement from the RMV that the option of remote (virtual) driver education classes that was introduced as an accommodation during the pandemic, will no longer be offered and effective September 22, a live instructor will be required to teach all classes, including the parent class. 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. 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Servicing Sa 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. 22-26, the House met for a total of 19 minutes and the Senate met for a total of four hours and 48 minutes. Mon. Sept. 22 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:44 a.m. Tues. Sept. 23 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 24 No House session. No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 25 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 3:19 p.m. Fri. Sept.26 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. CONDO SINGLE FAMILY
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