KEEFE Patrick MAYOR Believe in Rever Paid for and authorized by the Keefe Committee Have a Safe & Happy Columbus Day Weekend! Vol. 33, No.40 -FREEww w.advocatenews.net Vote Patrick Keefe on November 7th ee Every Friday ree Candidate Dan Rizzo cites numerous accomplishments as former Mayor Special to Th e Advocate A former Mayor and current candidate for Mayor, Dan DAN RIZZO Candidate for Mayor Rizzo, has submitted his formal announcement, having made it through the preliminary election back on Tuesday, September 19. In his announcement he stated that he believes that he brings a strong record of public service accomplishments to his campaign from his previous term of offi ce as Mayor. “During my prior tenure as Mayor,” Rizzo stated, “we revitalized Broadway, investing nearly $9 million that we secured in state and federal funds. We built the new Hill School and the Harry Della Russo Stadium, along with three new ball fi elds behind St. Mary’s Church.” Having previously served as Mayor from 2012-2015, Rizzo feels that he has a deep understanding of Revere’s unique challenges and opportunities. Rizzo’s prior tenure as Mayor was marked by his commitCANDIDATE | SEE Page 23 Pats Boys Soccer shutout Malden, 2-0 781-286-8500 Friday, October 6, 2023 Gerry Visconti Picks Pat for Mayor Keefe Campaign wins important endorsement in the race to November 7th Special to Th e Advocate O n Tuesday morning Gerry Visconti and Patrick Keefe stood together to announce Visconti’s support for Patrick Keefe in the race to choose Revere’s next mayor. MAYOR | SEE Page 2 Gerry Visconti is shown endorsing Patrick Keefe for mayor. City Council overrides acting mayor’s veto to make permanent appointments City solicitor sides with Keefe, say’s city law allows for veto power By Barbara Taormina T ON THE GO: Revere’s Jeremy Romero makes his move against Malden defenders during last Thursday’s match in Revere. See pages 12-17 for sports highlights. (Advocate photo by Emmily Harney) he City Council last week took the unusual step of unanimously overriding Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s veto of their motion that he cease and desist making any permanent appointments or hires. The original motion was fi led by Councillorat-Large Anthony Zambuto on August 28 and passed unanimously by the council, which relied on a legal opinion from the law fi rm Anderson & Kreiger. Keefe, who had his own opposing legal opinions, notifi ed the council of his decision last week. COUNCIL | SEE Page 19
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 MAYOR | FROM Page 1 “Pat’s motivation is genuine. He understands the needs of our diverse community, and he will work tirelessly, taking on the issues with commitment and dedication to serving all. That is why I choose Patrick as Mayor for my family, my business and the city that I love. Please join me in supporting Patrick Keefe for Mayor of Revere,” Visconti said of his one-time opponent. Acting Mayor Keefe said, “Gerry has been a strong voice for Revere on the City Council. He has always brought a common-sense approach to city government. While we have not always agreed on the issues, our mutual commitment to moving Revere forward has been the common thread tying us together to fi nd the best path forward. As our campaign continues to gain momentum, I am grateful to Gerry for his support and for the trust he has placed in my candidacy.” With this endorsement, Patrick Keefe’s campaign shows the consolidation of primary voters, coming together to support Acting Mayor Keefe and his vision for moving Revere forward. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM ~ OP-ED ~ The Foundation of Prosperity: Why Fiscal Responsibility Matters By Alexander Rhalimi, Councillor at Large Candidate A s a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I believe that one of the cornerstones of good governance is fi scal responsibility. It’s not just an abstract concept; it directly impacts the lives of every resident in our city. Let’s explore why fi scal responsibility matters and how it can lead us toward a brighter future. Fiscal responsibility means managing our city’s finances wisely and transparently. It’s about making informed decisions that prioritize the needs of our community while ensuring we live within our means. When we achieve fi scal responsibility, several signifi cant benefi ts follow: 1. Economic Stability: A fi scally responsible government is less likely to face budget defi cits and fi nancial crises. 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Investment in Priorities: A balanced budget allows us to invest in essential services like education, public safety, and infrastructure. It ensures our city remains a great place to raise a family, providing opportunities for all. 4. Debt Reduction: Responsible fi scal policies help reduce the burden of long-term debt. This frees up resources for critical projects and emergencies and prevents future generations from shouldering unnecessary fi nancial burdens. 5. Transparency and Accountability: Fiscal responsibility goes hand in hand with transparency and accountability in government. It ensures that our leaders are held accountable for their fi nancial decisions, promoting trust and confi dence in our elected offi cials. I am committed to bringing a fi scally responsible approach to Revere’s government. If elected, I will work tirelessly to balance our budget, prioritize essential services, and ensure that our tax dollars are spent wisely and effi ciently. In the end, fi scal responsibility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a commitment to building a prosperous, sustainable future for Revere. By making informed fi nancial decisions today, we can secure a better tomorrow for our city and its residents. Your vote for fi scal responsibility is a vote for our collective well-being and prosperity. Editor: Alexander Rhalimi, candidate for Revere Councillor at Large. Campaign contact email: Vote@RhalimiforRevere. org Website: www.RhalimiforRevere.org Local student inducted into National Scholastic Honor Society S aint Anselm College student Gina M. Buccieri, of Revere, a Nursing major in the class of 2023, has been inducted into the Tau Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society for the 20222023 academic year. Students are considered for membership if they have completed at least 50% of the credit requirements for their degree and are ranked in the top 20% of their class. Candidates also must have demonstrated dedication to intellectual activity and service to their community. Founded in 1939, Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) is the national scholastic honor society for students, faculty and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. Their purpose is to recognize academic accomplishments, foster scholarly activities and encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members. The Tau chapter at Saint Anselm College is one of 119 DES chapters nationwide and has inducted 763 members to date. RHS Outdoors Club awarded Partnership Grant from the Foundation Trust T he Revere High School (RHS) Outdoors Club is very pleased to announce a new partnership with the Foundation Trust, a private philanthropic organization serving the Greater Boston area. A grant of $4,235 will support current and expanding RHS Outdoors Club programming during the 20232024 school year. “This partnership between the Foundation Trust and the RHS Outdoors Club will yield a myriad of benefi ts for our students. We look forward to engaging in this work. A gracious GRANT | SEE Page 21 FLEET
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 3 Running unopposed: Cogliandro still campaigns for his vote By Barbara Taormina W ard 3 incumbent City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro is running unopposed in the upcoming election. Although he's heading back to his seat on the council, he’s still out holding signs and talking with the people in the neighborhoods he represents about their needs and concerns. Cogliandro is a people politician. "I am the type who shows up at your doorstep if you have an issue," he said in an interview with The Revere Advocate. "I like being the point person, I know who to call to get things done," he said. While he fi nds the role of ward councillor rewarding, he admits that the job of city councillor comes with high stakes. "I'm one of eleven people who has a say in how the city runs. When it comes to biolabs and $500 million high schools, those are things that bring a lot of pressure to the job," he said. Because of that pressure, Cogliandro is at every meeting possible when city business is on the agenda. Fellow councillors know him as someone who always does the homework and always meets with constituents when there's a plan or project in the works that could affect their quality of life. ANTHONY COGLIANDRO Ward 3 Councillor He said the city found more wetlands than anyone anticipated at Wonderland. "I was the only one to ask about the conservation commission's fi ndings," he said. As for the new high school, which is now being planned in Ward 3, Cogliandro said he opposed the Wonderland site. It wasn't because he favored one location over the other, it was because of the cost. "I couldn't see spending money that puts our city in the negative by millions of dollars. It was fi scally irresponsible," he said adding that fi nancial risk doesn't account for the $100 million eminent domain lawsuit the former owners of Wonderland are pursuing against the city. Cogliandro said the city needs to pause development and take the time needed to catch up with the recent expansion and population growth. He mentioned the police department which has 95 offi cers, and the chief says the city needs 135. However, he does welcome commercial development. "We defi nitely want more but where are they going to build?" he asked adding he frequently passes by the Sozio lot and wonders what's taking so long. "We need more commercial development but we have to be cautious about where it goes," he said. Many Revere residents know Cogliandro from his many years as an instructor at Revere Karate Academy. He said he uses a lot of his skills as a sixth-degree black belt on the council. He observes, listens and pays close attention to detail. He brings all of that to serving Ward 3, but also the city at large. "I ran for the council because I didn't want anyone else to move out of the city because they couldn't aff ord it," he said. The job as a city councillor has gotten more complicated but Cogliandro's motives have not. "My goal is always to do the right thing," he said. PATRICK KEEFE WINS KEY PUBLIC SAFETY ENDORSEMENT Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 Picks Pat for Mayor I n a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 announced their endorsement of Patrick Keefe in the race for Mayor of Revere. “The members of IAFF Local 926 have endorsed Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe in the November Election and are asking you to join us in keeping Revere safe and moving forward. Since becoming Acting Mayor, Patrick Keefe has ensured that Revere Firefi ghters have the resources to protect the citizens of Revere. Acting Mayor Keefe has approved the purchase of 3 new fi re trucks, continues to hire additional fi refi ghters and ensures adequate resources are always available. Acting Mayor Keefe has an open-door policy with the department and its members. Patrick Keefe’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of public safety makes him the Happy Columbus Day Anthony T. Zambuto Councillor-at-Large Pid P li i Paid Political Advertisement l A i best choice for Mayor this November.” Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SAVE THE DATE JUAN JARAMILLO Candidate for Revere City Council at-large PRE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN DINNER DATE: Thursday, October 19, 2023 TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm LOCATION: Beachmont VFW, 150 Bennington Street, Revere DINNER WILL BE SERVED This is a FREE family-friendly event
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 MC hires Valdez as Varsity Baseball Coach M alden Catholic has hired former Major League Baseball coach David Valdez to head its Varsity Baseball program, announced Malden Catholic Director of Athletics William Raycraft. Prior to joining Malden Catholic, David Valdez spent several years coaching in Major League Baseball as a hitting coach, international player’s assistant and most recently as a player development coach in the Milwaukee Brewers system. In prior years, he was named Manager of the Year after his club fi nished as Division Champions in the Piedmont Collegiate Summer League in Richmond, Va., and had a six-year stint as Manager for the Men’s Baseball team at Bunker Hill Community College. He was also a coach for the Dominican Summer League and US Heroes of the Diamond US Team and for 14 years owned Valdez Baseball Academy, a successful instructional camp designed to train Little League, high school, college and professional baseball players and provide athletes with position-specifi c instruction. In addition, Valdez coached several AAU programs, including National Champions in 2013 and 2014 and runner-up in 2015, and he was selected as Most Infl uential Latin Person in Massachusetts. Plus, David Valdez’s career as a professional athlete included playing for the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodger systems as well as the Dominican Winter, Columbian Winter, Frontier and Northern Leagues. “I have wanted to be a part of the MC baseball program for a long time and I’m extremely excited about having the opportunity to work with the Lancers,” Valdez stated. “I am confi dent that we will make extraordinary things happen on the diamond and bring back the baseball performance that MC enjoyed in its rich history to the Catholic Conference. I look forward to making the alumni base and greater school community proud," added Valdez. incredibly passionate person who not only loves the game but knows how to inspire, listen, teach and win – all of these qualities will translate well to our students.” About Malden Catholic: DAVID VALDEZ Malden Catholic’s new Varsity Baseball Coach Valdez emerged out of a strong pool of applicants with outstanding qualifi cations. According to William Raycraft, “Coach Valdez is considered to be one of the most respected minds in baseball and will be a great asset to our program on and off the fi eld. His major league experience along with the ability to teach at all levels of baseball experience will signifi - cantly benefi t our student-athletes and build an outstanding MC program.” Raycraft added, "Valdez is an Since 1932, MC has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model which off ers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal – https://www.maldencatholic.org. SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal cust mers o tino Insur nce is p yal customers of co PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 5 ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ State Rep. Jeff Turco stands for Councillor McKenna To the Voters of Ward 1: I write to enthusiastically endorse Joanne McKenna for another term as your Ward 1 City Councilor. During the nearly three years we have worked together, Joanne McKenna has focused her efforts on getting things done for the residents of Ward 1. I have come to admire her genuineness of deliberation and her unending eff ort to get to the right decision. Joanne had proven she cares more about voting the right way than the popular way. Earlier this Spring Joanne took a stand for the taxpayers of Revere. In doing so, she was unfairly singled out and maligned. A project in Ward 1 was cancelled in retaliation. Yet, Joanne McKenna didn’t miss a beat and went back to work fi ghting for Ward 1. When others would have wilted, Joanne McKenna stood tall for Ward 1 and for what she believed to be right. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM On Election Day, Tuesday, November 7 Joanne McKenna is a woman of great courage, toughness and kindness. Her love of Revere and her neighbors is what makes me proud to call her my friend and my colleague. I respectfully urge the people of Ward 1 to vote to re-elect Joanne McKenna on November 7! All my best, Jeff Turco State Representative Former airline gate agent sentenced for cheating airline ticketing system R ecently a Chelsea woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston for using her position as an airline gate agent to convert low-cost fl ights to more expensive fl ights and destinations for friends, family and acquaintances. Tiff any Jenkins, 35, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to time served (one day) and 18 months of supervised release with the fi rst three months to be served on curfew. Jenkins pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud in October 2019. As a gate agent, Jenkins had access to the airline’s computer reservation database and had the ability to use a special code, referred to as an involuntary exchange or “INVOL,” to change fl ights for customers at no additional cost. This code enables agents to change flights for customers who miss their fl ights or experience a death in the family. During a 15-month period, from approximately July 1, 2016, through Sept. 27, 2017, Jenkins executed approximately 505 involuntary ticket exchanges for more than 100 diff erent passengers. Many of those exchanges occurred after the passenger was first booked on domestic fl ights at one of the airline company’s lowest available fares – often roundtrip fl ights between Las Vegas, Nev., and Long Beach, Calif. A short time later, Jenkins exchanged those tickets for a completely diff erent city pair, generally involving much more expensive international locations, for friends, family and acquaintances. Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy; the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Division, Jodi Cohen; and the Special Agent in Charge of the IRS’s Criminal Investigations in Boston, Harry Chavis, Jr., made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Holcomb of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit prosecuted the case. “Please consider me for one of your six votes” Re-Elect John Kingston Revere School Committee (Paid Pol. Adv.) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Local firefighters graduate from Mass. Firefighting Academy Graduates of Class #314 represent 14 fi re departments S tate Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefi ghting Academy (MFA) Director Jeff rey P. Winn announced the graduation of 24 fi refi ghters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefi ghting Training Program, including three residents of Revere. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely.” “Massachusetts Firefighting Academy instructors draw on decades of experience in the fi re service to train new recruits,” said Director Winn. “Through consistent classroom instruction and practical exercises, today’s graduates have developed the tools they’ll need to work seamlessly with veteran fi refi ghters in their home departments and in neighboring communities as mutual aid.” The graduating fi refi ghters of Class #314 represent the fi re departments of Acton, Bellingham, Charlton, Gloucester, Lawrence, Littleton, Milton, North Andover, Orleans, Plymouth, Revere, Rockland, Tewksbury and Weston. The Revere residents who graduated are FF Nico DiSalvo, FF Seth Tata-Amato and FF Patrick Reardon. Basic fi refi ghter skills Students receive classroom training in all basic firefighter skills. They practice fi rst under non-fire conditions and then during controlled fi re conditions. To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack. Fire attack operations range from mailbox fi res to multiple-fl oor or multiple-room structural fi res. Upon successful completion of the Career Recruit Program, all students have met the national standards of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifi cations, and are certifi ed to the levels of Firefi ghter I/II and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations by the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, which is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifi cations. Today’s fi refi ghters do much more than fi ght fi res Modern fi refi ghters train for and respond to all types of hazards and emergencies. They are the fi rst ones called to respond to chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected presence of carbon monoxide to gas leaks to industrial chemical spills. They might be called to rescue a child who has fallen through the ice, an offi ce worker stuck in an elevator or a motorist trapped in 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com a crashed vehicle. They test and maintain their equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hydrants, hoses, power tools and apparatus. At the MFA, recruits learn all these skills and more, including the latest science of fi re behavior and suppression tactics, from certifi ed fi re instructors. They also receive training in public fi re education, hazardous material incident mitigation, fl ammable liquids, stress management and self-rescue techniques. The intensive, 10week program involves classroom instruction, physical fi tNewly appointed Revere Firefi ghters Nico DiSalvo, Seth Tata-Amato and Patrick Reardon ness training, fi refi ghter skills training and live firefighting practice. The MFA provides recruit and in-service training for career, call and volunteer fi refi ghters at every level of experience, from recruit to chief offi cer, at campuses in Stow, Springfi eld and Bridgewater. The graduates of the Class #314 represent 14 fi re departments. ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ Senator Lydia Edwards Endorses Councillor Silvestri for Re-Election S tate Senator Lydia Edwards endorses Marc Silvestri for City of Revere Councilor AtLarge. Senator Edwards represents the Third Suff olk District (Revere, Winthrop, Boston). “Marc Silvestri is a champion for the people of Revere. He works tirelessly, is there when the community needs him, and is guided by doing what is right. I could not be more proud to endorse my friend, Revere’s Councillor Marc Silvestri, on his re-election bid for Councillor At-Large,” said Senator Lydia Edwards. Councillor Silvestri noted: “It has been a pleasure to collaborate with elected offi cials like Senator Edwards, who shares a vision for moving Revere forward.” Councillor Silvestri is humbled and would like to extend his gratitude to Senator Edwards for State Senator Lydia Edwards with candidate for reelection Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri her endorsement. Lydia worked extensively in the legal fi eld before being elected to the State Senate and Boston City Council. She worked as a public interest attorney with Greater Boston Legal Services, focusing on labor issues such as fi ghting for access to unemployment insurance, back wages, fair treatment for domestic workers, and combating human traffi cking. As senator, Edwards continues to be a fi erce advocate, activist, and voice for the most vulnerable in the community, fighting for workers, renters, unions, immigrants, and teachers and making the commonwealth more affordable and inclusive. She is also the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing. Senator Lydia Edwards’ endorsement is another addition to the list of Marc’s enthusiastic supporters in his bid for re-election ahead of the November 7 general election, including the Revere Firefi ghters Local 926, Laborers Union Local 22, Greater Boston Labor Council, Teamsters Local 25, IBEW Local 103, IBEW Local 2222, Floorcoverers Local 2168, Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, Plumbers & Gasfi tters Local 12, Elevator Constructors Local 4 and Plasters & Cement Masons Local #534.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 7 15th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held on October 15th Former Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker Join Walk as Special Ambassadors CHELSEA, MA (August 2023) – Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien were given 2-5 years to live after each was diagnosed with ALS. Defying all odds, they have been living at the Leonard Florence Center for Living for the past 13 years since the Center opened its doors. Both are living full, productive lives; Steve has traveled throughout the country speaking about ALS and Patrick produced Transfatty Lives, a documentary about ALS which won the Tribecca Film Festival Audience Award. The Leonard Florence Center for Living takes care of more individuals living with ALS than any place else in the world. In support of these inspiring residents at the Center, Former Governor Charlie Baker and his wife Lauren Baker will act as walk ambassadors at the 15th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, October 15. The short two-mile walk enables the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) Platinum level sponsors include M&T Banks and Wilmington Trust; Gold Level A.H.O.H.; Independent Newspaper Group is the media sponsor. For more information or to make a muchappreciated donation, please visit www.walkforliving.org or contact Walk Director Maura Graham at mgraham@chelseajewish.org or 617-4098973. All donations are tax deductible. About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is reFormer Gov. Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker. Special Walk Ambassadors the ambassadors for the ALS & MS Walk for Living. The residents are truly an inspiration to us all.” As the country’s first urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility, the Leonard Florence Center provides a level of independence not typically found in other skilled nursing facilities. Residents, many who make a donation to their team. Following the dog friendly walk, there will be a BBQ hosted by Chili’s, face painting, live dance performances, a petting zoo and more. The $20 donation fee includes a Walk for Living tee shirt as well as all food and activities. 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 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Last year, thousands turned out the 14th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living. residents as well as other attendees to participate in wheelchairs, ventilators or by foot. “W e are thrilled to have Governor Baker and Mrs. Baker on board as our ambassadors for this year’s Walk for Living,” said Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, the nonprofit that operates the award-winning Center. “Mrs. Baker visited the Center and met the residents. It was obvious how moved she was by the experience. We are grateful for the Baker’s support and participation in our major fundraising initiative of the year.” “I am in awe of the spirit, determination, and passion of these residents,” said Lauren Baker. “Charlie and I are proud to act as are completely immobilized, control lights, turn on the TV, call for the elevator, and open doors with help of a computer and sensor that tracks head and eye movements. The Stein Family Center for Well-Being, the only Green House® ventilator program in the country, opened within the Center in 2020. The 2023 Walk for Living will take place at 10am on Sunday, October 15 at 165 Captains Row on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. Every single dollar raised goes directly back to patient care and programs for ALS and MS residents. To register, go to the Walk for Living website and click on register. To join Governor Baker and Lauren Baker’s team, please go Team Baker and defi ning senior care and re-envisioning 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.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Mass. Legislature passes comprehensive tax relief package Bill includes $561.3 million in tax relief in FY24, $1.02 billion in FY27 and beyond W ith the goal of providing fi nancial relief to families across the Commonwealth while making Massachusetts more competitive with other states, the Massachusetts Legislature overwhelmingly enacted a bipartisan tax relief package supporting residents across all income levels on September 28. The Senate and House both passed their versions of the bill earlier this year and reconciled diff erences in their versions before enacting the bill. The bill is now on Governor Maura Healey’s desk for her signature and/ or other actions. “This tax relief package strikes the critically important balance of providing permanent fi nancial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the long-term fi nancial security of the Commonwealth,” stated Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confi dent that this tax reform legislation will help to make Massachusetts more aff ordable for all residents, while also helping to make the Commonwealth more competitive with other states. I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz, the members of the conference committee and all the members of the House, as well as Senate President Spilka and our partners in the Senate for working diligently to get this done.” “This is the most signifi cant tax relief package in a generation,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislation is going to put real dollars into the pockets of the people who need it most, including parents, seniors, young people, and middle-class families who are struggling to keep up with rising costs. This bill includes a historic expansion of housing programs that will ignite aff ordable housing development and ease the housing crunch, as well as signifi cant relief for families with young children. It will also make Massachusetts a more competitive place to live and work and encourages businesses to continue investing in our region. I am deeply grateful for the work of Chair Rodrigues and Senator Moran on this package, as well as all of the Senate members, and off er my sincere thanks to Speaker Mariano and our colleagues in the House for their partnership and collaboration.” “This tax relief package will help thousands of residents keep more money in their pockets by providing much needed financial assistance,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), who is Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “This package will also help keep the Commonwealth an economically competitive work environment for both businesses and workers. I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his leadership, my counterparts on the conference committee for their tireless work to make this legislation possible, as well as the entire Legislature for their collaboration on this issue.” “This tax cut bill will touch almost every resident of Revere and Winthrop. Whether you are a senior, a parent, a child or a small investor, this bill focuses on providing you tax relief. I am proud to have spoken and voted in favor of this important bill. A billion-dollar tax cut is real money in the hands of the folks…” said State Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). “With the cost of living continuing to increase, many residents in Revere and beyond are struggling,” said RepresenJESSICA GIANNINO State Representative tative Jessica A. Giannino (DRevere). “These tax reforms will empower our families, strengthen our economy, and help build a more prosperous Commonwealth for all.” “Today the Senate took action, long in the making, to provide desperately needed tax relief to respond to household budgets under stress and employers struggling to compete in a state whose costs are a major challenge,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “I have been honored to not only serve on the conference committee for this legislation, but also to work across the aisle consistently to build consensus and partnership on a matter that has been a top priority for the Senate Republican caucus for years, and a necessity for the people who pay the bills for our state government. Over the past two years we have worked to illustrate the heavy burdens being carried by people in our state for things ranging from childcare to housing, and the uphill climb employers are facing on the road to greater prosperity for our economy. This legislation is a major fi rst step that will make a real diff erence for all of them.” The compromise bill includes the following tax changes: Child and Dependent Tax Credit: The bill increases the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult, or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in taxable year 2024 and beyond, while eliminating the child/dependent cap. This expanded credit, which will benefi t more than 565,000 families, will be the most generous universal child and dependent tax credit in the country. Estate Tax: Massachusetts’ current estate tax, which has not been updated in many years, has become an outlier in several ways. The changes made in this bill update the tax to bring JEFFREY ROSARIO TURCO State Representative it more in line with other states and eliminate punitive elements of the tax for those with incomes just high enough to trigger it. The bill reduces the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminates the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): This bill increases the refundable EITC from 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the federal credit. This increase will provide crucial support to working individuals and families, benefi ting nearly 400,000 taxpayers with incomes under $60,000. Single Sales Factor Apportionment: Currently, most businesses in Massachusetts are subject to a three-factor apportionment based on location, payroll and receipts. To support companies headquartered in Massachusetts, this bill establishes a single sales factor apportionment in the Commonwealth based solely on receipts, matching what 39 other states currently do. Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit: This bill doubles the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit, which supports limited-income seniors facing high rents or real estate taxes, from $1,200 to $2,400. This change is expected to impact over 100,000 seniors across Massachusetts. Rental Deduction Cap: This bill increases the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000. This is expected to impact about 800,000 Massachusetts taxpayers. Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: At 12 per cent, Massachusetts is among the states with the highest short-term capital gains tax rate, and it taxes shortterm capital gains at a higher rate than long-term capital gains. The bill lowers the shortterm capital gains tax rate to 8.5 per cent. RELIEF | SEE Page 9
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 9 Northeast Metro Tech Vocational Dean Named to Board of Directors of The Light Foundation S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Vocational Dean Russ Mezikofsky has been named to the Board of Directors of the Light Foundation – a nonprofi t organization that seeks to motivate and support young people. The Light Foundation was founded by retired New England Patriots off ensive lineman Matt Light while he was still amid a football career that landed him in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The foundation seeks to motivate young people by taking them out of their usual environments, and helps them develop the skills, values and mindset they need to create meaningful and productive futures. Dean Mezikofsky and Light have known each other personally for about a decade. Dean Mezikofsky, who is also a photographer, has photographed numerous events for The Light Foundation, which led Light to invite him to join the Board of Directors as it sought to add educators to its membership. The Light Foundation, due to its focus on young people, recently added both Dean Mezikofsky and another board member with educational backgrounds. “Since we’ve known each RELIEF | FROM Page 8 Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP): The bill increases the statewide cap from $10 million to $57 million for 2023, and subsequently to $30 million annually, which will provide Gateway Cities with an expanded tool to develop market rate housing. This increase is estimated to create 12,500 new homes in Gateway Cities and spur over $4 billion of private investment in these communities. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: This bill raises the annual authorization from $40 million to $60 million. This increased authorization cap provides enough funding to spur the creation of thousands of new units of affordable housing annually while also bolstering economic development. Local Option Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing: This new policy will permit municipalities to adopt a local property tax exemption for affordable real estate that is rented by a person whose income is less than a certain level set by the community. Title V Cesspool or Septic System Tax Credit: This bill will Revere resident named to Dean’s List for spring 2023 semester S Pictured from left to right: retired Patriots Hall of Famer Matt Light and Northeast Metro Tech Vocational Dean Russ Mezikofsky. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) other for so long he realized it would be great to have people from the education community involved in the board,” said Dean Mezikofsky. Dean Mezikofsky hopes the new relationship will enable The Light Foundation and Northeast Metro Tech to form a working relationship, with the foundation helping Northeast students and Northeast students contributing to the work of the foundation. “The kids The Light Foundation helps are kids who might be in rough situations, and they triple the maximum credit from $6,000 to $18,000 and increases the amount claimable to $4,000 per year, easing the burden on homeowners facing the high cost of septic tank replacement or repair. Additional tax changes • Lead Paint Abatement: Doubles the credit to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement, to support families with older homes. • Dairy Tax Credit: Increases the statewide cap from $6 million to $8 million, to provide more assistance for local farmers during downturns in milk prices. • Student Loan Repayment Exemption: Ensures that employer student loan payments are not treated as taxable compensation. • Commuter Transit Benefi ts: Makes public transit fares, as well as ferry and regional transit passes and bike commuter expenses, eligible for the commuter expense tax deduction. • Apprenticeship Tax Credit Reforms: Expands the occupations for which this workforce development credit is available. • Cider Tax: Raises the maximum amount of alcohol for remind me a lot of some of the kids who go to Northeast,” said Dean Mezikofsky. “I want to get Matt to come to the school and we want to get more Northeast kids involved in The Light Foundation programs.” Mezikofsky spent seven years as a teacher at Northeast Metro Tech, and he has served for the past four years as a Vocational Dean, overseeing six shops and half of the freshman class. To learn more about The Light Foundation, visit https://www. mattlight72.com/. these classes of drinks to 8.5 per cent, allowing more locally produced hard cider and still wines to be taxed at a lower rate. • Senior Property Tax Volunteer Program: Increases from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum amount that municipalities may allow for certain seniors to reduce their property tax by participating in the senior work-off program. Additional reforms In addition to tax relief, the bill updates Chapter 62F of the Massachusetts General Laws, which triggered nearly $3 billion in taxpayer refunds in 2022. This law requires that excess revenue be returned to taxpayers when tax revenue collections in a given fi scal year exceed an annual tax revenue cap. The bill ensures that each credit is applied equally to every taxpayer. The bill also adjusts the Stabilization Fund cap, allowing the Commonwealth’s savings account to retain more funding. In addition, the bill requires married taxpayers who fi le a joint return with the federal government to fi le a joint state return, subject to exemptions or adjustments promulgated by the Department of Revenue. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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Cronin, Dean of the College, announced that Revere resident Gina Buccieri (Nursing [BS], 2023) was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. About Saint Anselm College: Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in southern New Hampshire near Boston and the seacoast, Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, a highly successful nursing program, a legacy of community service and a commitment to the arts.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 City’s Annual Fall Festival a great Success T By Tara Vocino he City’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsored Sunday’s annual Fall Festival along Broadway. Children enjoyed activities, such as a magic show, while their parents shopped locally as vendors sold their created items. Sisters Alayna Festa, 7, and Calee Festa, 5, caught bubbles. Councillor-at-Large candidate Juan Jaramillo, his son, Lucas, and his wife, Crystal, bought earrings from Maribet accessories. Revere Chamber of Commerce President Patrick Lospennato and Chamber Executive Director Erica Porzio (far right), who painted this mural. Denise Boucher sold Revere Beach, Malden and Wonderland mixed-media art. Children were surprised at the magic tricks performed. Avery Smith, 2, played Connect 4. Untapped Coff ee Company Kori O’Hara with her daughter, Kalista LaSala, and School Committee member John Kingston. The coff ee company advocates for mental health resources. Mayor: Shown from left to right: Jennifer Keefe and her husband, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., and intern Kathy Nguyen gave out Halloween popcorn during Sunday’s Fall Festival along Broadway. Murray’s Tavern waitress Valentina Rueda Cardona served beer inside the beer tent. The streets were blocked off for the annual Fall Festival. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Liziana, 2, Lavinia, 8, and Alicia Viera took a photo inside the fall Photo Booth by Mann’s Garden Center.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 11 MBTA Announces East Boston, Winthrop, and Lynn Ferry Service Will Be Extended This Fall East Boston and Winthrop ferries are extended until November 30, and Lynn ferries are extended to October 31. Magician/Street Performer Darren Yong did a magic trick by hiding a ring given to Vivian Medina (in center). BOSTON – Due to popular demand, the MBTA today announced that East Boston, Winthrop, and Lynn ferry services will be extended through the fall. East Boston and Winthrop ferries are extended until November 30 and Lynn ferries are extended to October 31. Ferry service schedules are available at mbta.com/ferry. “This summer we were able Vibe Energy Healing owner Karen Cantone (in center) and her mother, Carol, with State Representative Jeff rey Turco to expand our water transportation network and the public response has been so positive that we have decided to now extend these ferry services into October and November,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Safe and reliable multi modal transportation including water transportation is a priority. I’m proud that the MBTA team can continue to offer this to the public.” The East Boston ferry operates on weekdays and weekends between East Boston at Lewis Mall Wharf and the downtown Boston area at Long Wharf (North). A one-way fare on the East Boston ferry is $2.40 (or $1.10 for Reduced Fare riders), which is the same as taking the subway. Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app. Printed LinkPasses, Commuter Rail Zone passes, and M7s are also accepted. M7 cards, or M7s, are MBTA Student CharlieCards that are preloaded with monthly passes for the school year for middle and high schoolers. East Boston ferry service is funded through the Commonwealth. The Winthrop ferry operates on weekdays between Winthrop Landing, Quincy, and the downtown Boston area at Central Wharf (South). A one-way fare on the Winthrop ferry is $6.50. Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash. Printed LinkPasses, Commuter Rail Zone passes, and M7s are also accepted. The Lynn Ferry operates on weekdays between the Blossom Street Pier and the downtown Boston area at Long Wharf (North). A one-way fare on the Lynn Ferry is currently $7. Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash. Printed LinkPasses, Commuter Rail Zone passes, and M7s are also accepted. Passengers should note that some schedule adjustments may be made due to weather this season. Service information will be available at mbta. com/alerts. For more information, visit mbta.com/ferry, or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook / TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. ~ POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT ~ Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 endorses Rhalimi for Council At-Large A lexander Rhalimi is proud to announce that his campaign Dakota Ware and Alayna Morello created sand art with Sonal Verma, owner of Super Kool Sand Art. for Council at-Large has been endorsed by Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL/CIO CLC. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 for their endorsement of my candidacy for Revere Council at Large. This endorsement means a great deal to me, as it refl ects our shared commitment to the values of public transportation, worker’ rights, and community wellbeing,” Rhalimi said. “Local 589 represents the dediShown from left to right: Janine Ellis, Terri Theberge and Joyce DiNuccio held signs for Mayoral Candidate/former Mayor Dan Rizzo. cated men and women who keep our public transit system running day in and day out, Rhalimi continued. “Their hard work and dedication are essential to the functioning of our community, and I am proud to have their support. I pledge to continue advocating for the improvement of public transportation services and ensuring that the rights and well-being of transit workers are protected. Together, we can make Revere an even better place to live, work, and commute.” Rhalimi holds a Master degree of Criminal Justice from Boston University. His educational background would be indispensable when interpreting and crafting local ordinances, policies, and regulations as a member of the city council. His knowledge can inform discussions and decisions related to public safety initiatives, law enforcement practices, and community policing. Currently the principal of Alliance Financial Group, Rhalimi’s experience in fi nancial services provides him with a solid foundation in fi scal management and economic matters, valuable assets when it comes to the role of Councilor at-Large. Throughout his life, Rhalimi has actively engaged with the Revere community. He has volunteered with several local non-profi t organizations and has cultivated a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to residents. Local 589 is proof of that engagement and commitment; “It is with great pleasure the Executive Board and Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL/CIO-CLC, who represent over 5,900 workers at the MBTA, has endorsed your candidacy for election to the Revere City Council. The Carmen’s Union feels every fortunate to have a friend of your stature and integrity running for election. Therefore, Local 589 urges all their members and their families who live in the city of Revere to support your candidacy for Revere City Council at-Large,” said Wayne Peacock union Recording Secretary. Rhalimi is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. His campaign platform is centered around key policy priorities that address the diverse needs of Revere’s residents. Rhalimi is committed to enhancing community engagement and transparency, ensuring public safety through community policing, and promoting sustainable economic development to create job opportunities. He is a strong advocate for aff ordable housing solutions and equitable housing policies, aiming to provide stable and aff ordable living options for all. Rhalimi also prioritizes education and youth empowerment, aiming to collaborate with local schools and organizations to improve education outcomes and provide meaningful opportunities for young residents. Vote Rhalimi to Revere Council at-Large on November 7th. For more information about the campaign, please visit RhalimiforRevere.org. You may email the committee at vote@rhalimiforrevere.org.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Patriot Boys’ Soccer Shutout Malden, 2-0 Juan Garcia with the ball for Revere during their win over Malden 2-0. JP Chavarria signals to his teammate during Thursday’s match with Malden. Francisco Navarette with the ball. Jeremy Romero of Revere with the ball. Kaue Alves with the ball. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Nicolas Morgira works to keep control of the ball for Revere as a player from Malden moves in. Noah Gaviria of Revere works to gain control of the ball. Latrell Ashby for Revere with the ball.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 13 Kaue Alves with the ball during Revere’s game and win over Malden 2-0. Revere varsity boys head soccer coach, Dr. Manuel Lopes looks on during their match with Malden. Jared Romero with the ball. Pats’ Jeremy Romero of Revere lands on the ground after colliding with a Malden player. Kenan Batic, Daniel Espinosa and JP Chavarria walk off the fi eld after their win over Malden 2-0.
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Everett is now the lone Division 1 GBL Football Team after realignment New this year, Malden drops from D-1 fi rst time ever, now in Division 3 with Revere, Lynn Classical, Lynn English By Steve Freker E verett has stood alone quite a bit in the Greater Boston League for most of the past three decades — and the modern era in general – when it comes to success on the gridiron. The Crimson Tide won a whopping 13 Division 1 Super Bowl State Championships under former Head Coach John DiBiaso Jr. from 1993-2017. The only other GBL teams to win a Super Bowl title in the past 50 years were Head Coach Silvio Cella and the Revere High Patriots in 1973 and Head Coach Armand Caraviello and the Medford High Mustangs in 1978. Everett has also had a monopoly on the GBL Football Championship for the past three decades, winning every one except two from 1993-2023. Cambridge upThe Revere High School Boys Soccer Team tied GBL leader Somerville on Tuesday, 1-1, and are just one game out of fi rst place in the GBL. From left: Revere High’s Luis Silva (6), Kenan Batic (4), captain JP Chavarria (18), Eric DeCarvalho (8), Kaue Alves (7) and, in front, junior captain Bryan Medina (8). Malden dropped down two divisions to Division 3 for the fi rst time in its history for some basic reasons, according to Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey. “One of the main reasons is that we are now aligned with schools in our own league of similar size and similar participation numbers in the sport,” said Conefrey, who also sits on the Board of Directors for the MIAA. With the shift to Division 3, Mike Sanristil is serving as captain for the Michigan Wolverines in his fi fth year of football in Ann Arbor. He is considered the best player to ever wear a Malden Pop Warner Football uniform who played high school football at Everett High. (Courtesy/Michigan Football) set Everett on Thanksgiving Day in 2002, clinching that year’s GBL title. Malden, under then Head Coach Joe Pappagallo, upset Everett on October 24, 2015, and won the GBL crown after clinching it with a win over Medford. All in all, alone at the top has been a frequent perch for the Everett High football team. Well, now they are defi nitely alone at the top in the Greater Boston League for another reason. The Tide is now the only Division 1 team left in the league after the newest Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) realignments for postseason football tournament play were announced. Last year, two of the eight GBL teams competed in the Eastern Mass. highest division, Everett and Malden. Not coincidentally, Everett and Malden are two of the winningest teams in the history of MIAA football, going back to the early 1900s. In fact, Everett is number 10 in THE NATION at 844378 overall (since 1893). Malden is now in the same spot as Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Somerville and Revere. Medford dropped down to Division 4 this year and Chelsea moved up one division to Division 7. Size-wise, Everett has the largest enrollment in the GBL, followed by Revere, Lynn English, Malden, Somerville, Medford, Chelsea and Lynn Classical. Conefrey stressed the alignments were for playoff games and postseason considerations only, and would aff ect nothing as to GBL league play. The only GBL team that does not play a full league slate is Chelsea, which is allowed to pick the teams it wishes to play from the GBL – this year selecting Medford and Somerville only. “We are hoping to qualify for the postseason for the fi rst time since 2015 this year and then compete for the title in our new division,” Conefrey said. Revere High Boys Soccer Team just one game out of first-place in GBL standings; Everett boys close to top as well R evere High Boys Soccer is just one game and three goals out of fi rst place in the Greater Boston League race. Somerville sits atop the list at 5-1-1 in league play, while Revere is right behind at 5-2-1 in the league. Everett is the only team to have beaten Somerville this season – 2-1 in the season opener. Revere, which tied Somerville, 1-1, in their only meeting on Tuesday this week, put the Patriots right in the mix for the GBL crown. Everett, at 4-3-1 GBL, is right there for the league top spot as well. Everett has a split with Somerville, and a big one on its list is a home game with Revere on Thursday, October 12 at 4:15 p.m. Revere has a game to make up with Somerville before the season ends, a game which very well could decide this year’s GBL Boys Soccer Championship. All four top GBLers – Somerville, Revere, Medford (4-3-1 GBL also) and Everett – appear to be headed to postseason play at this point. Stay tuned. Former Malden Pop Warner star Mike Sanristil returns for 5th year of collegiate career at University of Michigan H e’s probably the best player to ever don a uniform in the Malden Pop Warner Football program. Mike Sanristil, who played for fi ve years in the Malden Pop Warner program and attended Malden Public Schools for eight years, before changing course and heading to Everett High for his high school career, is a fi fthyear Wolverine and team captain for the University of Michigan. Already named a Big 10 “Defensive Player of the Week” for returning a Pick-6 interception in a Michigan win over Rutgers, Sanristil is projected to be at least a 6th round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. If so, he would be the second Malden Pop Warner star and Malden resident to become an NFL pick in the past three years, joining present Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely in that elite group. Likely played for six years in Malden Pop Warner and three years at Malden High School before transferring to Everett High immediately after his junior year football season at Malden High. Following is an excerpt from a writeup in Sports Illustrated on Sanristil’s decision to return to Ann Arbor before the season. “The opportunity to spend another year in Ann Arbor, to continue his education at a world-class university, to continue building on the bonds he’s created with his teammates and his coaches, and ultimately the opportunity to win a national championship - all compelling reasons for a return to Michigan. “From wide receiver to defensive back, Michigan’s Mike Sainristil has certainly made his mark on the football program in Ann Arbor. After putting his name on the map as a solid defender in 2022, Sainristil had a decision to make - enter his name in the NFL draft, or return to Michigan for a fi fth season. “After much thought and careful consideration, Sainristil chose Michigan once again.” “Year after year, Ann Arbor is always ranked top-three as a college town,” Sainrstil said in a recent interview. “The people here are great, you walk around and everyone is nice to you. Ann Arbor is home to me. “I love my teammates, coach Harbaugh - my football Dad - was giving me the opportunity to leave, I said, ‘no dad, I want to stay home.’” OUT OF STATE PROPERTY AND THE MASS ESTATE TAX M assachusetts General Laws Chapter 65C, Section 1(f) specifi cally exempts from the Massachusetts estate tax tangible personal property and real estate located outside of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth of Mass directs taxpayers to calculate the federal gross estate for estate tax purposes and then provides for a reduction of out of state tangible personal property and out of state real estate. Under the current proposed tax relief package that is now on Governor Healey’s desk (that she has until October 8, 2023 to sign), the estate tax exemption will be increased to $2,000,000. If a taxpayer dies with a $2,000,000 taxable estate, the $2,000,000 is reduced by $60,000 in order to arrive at the adjusted taxable estate, or $1,940,000. The Table B Computation of Maximum Credit for State Death Taxes results in a credit of $99,600. This table is utilized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to determine the estate tax due when someone dies in Massachusetts. Under the old federal estate tax law, the IRS allowed a credit for state death taxes on the federal estate tax return. The federal government no longer allows for this tax credit. Massachusetts, however, actually uses that table to determine the Massachusetts estate tax due. The Massachusetts estate tax return actually piggy backs the prior Federal estate tax return based upon the 1999 Revision date. We, as preparers, have to prepare the current Massachusetts estate tax return and the federal estate tax return, Form 706, as it existed back in 1999. The good news is that an estate of $2.5million would only result in $44,000 in Massachusetts estate taxes. Compare this with the current estate tax provision in Massachusetts which would result in an estate tax of $143,600. Quite a big difference. This is due to the $99,600 credit against the Massachusetts estate tax based upon the fi rst $2million of the gross estate being exempt from the estate tax. Only the estate value over $2million is actually subject to tax. The Dassori v. Commissioner of Revenue 2016 decision involved a case of fi rst impression. The probate court judge decided the case against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts holding that a real estate investment in Paris, France was not subject to the Massachusetts estate tax. The real estate in question was held in a vehicle similar to a nominee realty trust utilized by real estate attorneys in Massachusetts. The Commonwealth tried to argue that the real estate investment was intangible personal property due to the nature of the taxpayer’s interest in the entity that actually held title to the real estate. The probate judge considered the investment to be real estate based upon Massachusetts law and, as such, the real estate could not be subject to estate tax by Massachusetts. Otherwise, that would represent a due process violation under the 14th amendment to the Constitution. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 15 Ailing Patriots: Limping Revere falls to English, turns page to Everett By Dom Nicastro T he question these days for the Revere High School football team isn’t who’s playing. It’s who isn’t. The Patriots, just like last year, have been snake bitten by the injury bug so badly that they’re down about 30% from their initial roster of more than 50. That depletion showed in the team’s 28-6 loss to Lynn English last week in Greater Boston League action at Lynn’s Fraser Field. The loss dropped the Patriots to 0-4, and they’ll limp into a game no one wants to limp into – at home against Everett Friday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. “It’s worse than last year,” Revere coach Lou Cicatelli said. “It blows my mind. We’ve got a lot of younger kids as it is. We’re playing this week with a lot of freshmen and sophomores.” Among the injured are starting center Joel Vasquez, defensive end Ethan Romagos, tailback and linebacker Abbas Atoui, backup quarterback and slot receiver Danny Hou and receiver Gabriel Paretsis. Even running back Giovanni Woodard, who has received a lion’s share of the carries and has performed admirably this season, has been sick in practices this week and hopes to be on the fi eld against Everett. “All we can do is show up and give the kids a chance to practice, do their best and give some guys a chance to shine and play varsity football,” Cicatelli said. “We’ll see where it goes, and we’ll do our best.” Revere did all it could with a depleted staff last week in Lynn. But the Bulldogs were ahead the entire game, taking a 21-0 lead at halftime and a 28-0 edge into the last quarter. Lynn English’s Limbert Thomas and Isaiah Goorahlal had rushing touchdowns, and Cody Richardson had two interceptions. Thomas found Mitchell Purter for a 15yard score and tossed to Zamari Omosefe for a 56-yard English touchdown. Revere quarterback Carlos Rizo plunged into the end zone on a 2-yard quarterback sneak to break up the shutout, but it was far too late to make it a competitive game. “I think off ensively we did OK,” Cicatelli said, “but we still can’t get any continuity going. Our offensive line is very young. They’re 2023 Pats Seniors, shown from left to right: front row: Victor Andrade, Hakim Malki, Ashley Chandler, Guillermo Menjivar, Brayan Lemus, Ahmed Bellemsiel, Zakaria Benkirane, Felipe Maia, Diego Madrigal and Jose Ozuna; back row: Ethan Romagos, Anthony Pham, Alejandro Ventura, Rafael Teixeira, Carlos Rizo Jr., Abbas Atoui, Walter Rodriguez, Patrick Keefe, Javan Close and Carlos Jimenez. all sophomores.” Once again, Revere looked good at times and moved the ball but usually had a setback in the form of a penalty or long loss of yardage. Rizzo made a beautiful connection with Hou for a 30yard gain, for example, but that drive stalled in the fi rst half. Felipe Maia, the team’s punter and kicker, continues to be a bright spot with some booming kicks. Cicatelli had nothing but praise for the Patriot with the strong boot. “He’s been a bright light,” Cicatelli said of his kicker. “He’s just been really good for us. Another bright light was Gio [Woodard], but he can’t do it on his own.” Everett has been playing Everett-like football. The team is 3-1 and on a three-game winning streak, beating Somerville (590), Lynn English (35-0) and Boston College High (35-34). “We’re going to play the game and try to get out of Dodge, hopefully, somewhat healthy,” Cicatelli said. “That’s all you can do. If we lose any more guys it’s going to be tough. Everett has very strong ball control, and they’re very, very physical.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Lady Pats Volleyball blanked by Everett, 3-0 #7 Hadassa Dias and her teammates listen to their coach Emilie Hostetter during Wednesdays match with Everett. Danna Canas on serving for Revere. Susan Lemus Chavez with the hit for Revere. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Fans from Revere cheer on the girls’ volleyball team Wednesday during their match at Everett High School. Hadassa Dias with the serve for Revere. Lea Doucette of Revere (R) and her teammate work to return the ball to Everett. Hadassa Dias and Danna Canas get ready for the serve from Everett during Wednesdays match. Farrah Habbour with the ball for Revere. Susan Lemus Chavez works to keep the ball in play for Revere. Susan Lemus Chavez, Farrah Habbour and Samantha Hoyos Tobon all diving to keep the ball in play for Revere. Susan Lemus Chavez serving for Revere. Samantha Hoyos Tobon and Lea Doucette at the front of the net, work to return the ball to Everett.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 17 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUND-UP ~ Revere girls’ soccer team tops Malden, ties Somerville Revere beat Malden, 1-0, last week to climb to 8-0. “Coach Rick [Caceda] and his Malden team played us very tough and tested our defense and gave our midfi eld a hard time,” Revere coach Megan O’Donnell said. “They were the fi rst team to get multiple shots on net and tested our integrity. Our team didn’t play their best due to injuries and a team bug that’s going around. We had a few opportunities in the fi rst half to score but we couldn’t fi nish.” The Patriots scored the lone goal of the game with about eight minutes left when Erika Mejia and Samarah Paiva got the ball out of the middle and down the sideline to Catalina Chizavo, who then put the ball through to Nataly Oliva. Oliva took the ball to the corner of the box and scored to the bottom right of the goalie. Kesley Morales, Fatima Oliva, Giselle Salvador and Emily Torres held Malden to four shots on net, and Nisrin Sekkat made some great saves and is fi nding her way in goal. The midfi eld, which was controlled by Sandra Torres, Paiva, Erika Mejia and Chizavo, played hard and took many hard hits from Malden, but they were able to move the ball upfi eld to give teammates chances to score multiple times during the game. The junior varsity team finished with a 3-3 tie against Malden with Ikram Bichia scoring two goals and freshman Sarah Grandos scoring her fi rst career goal. Ajsi Balla and Andrea Mendieta had their best games. Somerville was a dog fight that ended in a 1-1 tie. Ari Pina scored the lone goal on a free kick, and Fatima Oliva and Sekkat had the defensive on lock. Revere field hockey team falls in competitive matches Revere fell to Saugus, 3-1, with the goal scored by Danni Randall and assisted by Matthew Terrell. That came after a 3-2 loss to Ursuline Academy. The Patriots had a strong fi rst quarter, with goals being scored by Bella Stamatopoulos and Isabella Mendieta (assist by Randall). Revere fell to Peabody, 3-2. “Despite losing by one, it was the best game Revere field hockey has played all season,” Revere coach Alex Butler said. “The team played hard all four quarters, and had multiple offensive corners, one of which led to a goal.” The fi rst goal was scored by Isabella Mendieta with an assist from Terrell. The second goal was scored by Terrell. “Sonia Haily did an amazing job in goal and had great support on defense from Ava Morris and Briana Mendieta,” said Butler, a Peabody field hockey alumna (Class of 2013). “The team did an amazing job of hitting hard, playing the ball wide and hustling the entire game. Peabody is a really tough team, and our team defi nitely held our own all four quarters.” Revere/Malden golf team goes two matches without loss On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Revere/Malden golf team competed to a 36-36 tie against Somerville at Stoneham Oaks. This tie gave the team a 4-11 record on the season. Some highlights are a 5.5-3.5 win by Malden freshman Tommy SPORT | SEE Page 23 Three Vaccines Seniors Should Consider Getting This Fall Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this fl u season? Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, There are actually three different types of vaccines seniors should consider getting this fall to protect against a repeat of last winter’s “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses, which included fl u, RSV and coronavirus. Here’s a rundown of the diff erent vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending and how they are covered by Medicare. Senior-Specifi c Flu Shots For people age 65 and older, there are three fl u vaccines (you only need one) that the CDC recommends over traditional flu shots. These FDA-approved vaccines provide extra protection beyond what a standard flu shot does, which is important for older adults who have weaker immune defenses and have a greater risk of developing dangerous fl u complications compared with younger, healthy adults. The three senior-specifi c options include the: • Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent vaccine, which contains four times the amount of antigen as a regular fl u shot does, creating a stronger immune response for better protection. • Fluad Quadrivalent vaccine, which contains an added ingredient called adjuvant MF59 that also helps create a stronger immune response. • FluBlok Quadrivalent vaccine, is a recombinant protein (egg-free) fl u vaccine that contains three times the amount of antigen as compared with a regular fl u shot. There isn’t enough evidence Lea Doucette and Samantha Hoyos Tobon celebrate after taking the lead during the second set. Liv Yuong with the serve for Revere. yet to indicate whether one of these three vaccines provides superior protection over the other two for seniors. As for side eff ects, you should know that the Fluzone High-Dose and Fluad vaccines can cause more of the mild side eff ects that can occur with a standard-dose fl u shot, like pain or tenderness where you got the shot, muscle aches, headache or fatigue. While the side eff ects of Flublok tend to be a little less frequent. All fl u vaccines are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B as long as your doctor, health clinic or pharmacy agrees not to charge you more than Medicare pays. New RSV Vaccines Anyone age 60 and older, especially if you have any heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney or liver disorders that make you vulnerable to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) should consider getting one of the new FDA approved RSV vaccines (either Arexvy or Abrysvo). These vaccines, recommended by the CDC, will help protect older and immunocompromised adults from respiratory illness, which is responsible for 6,000 to 10,000 deaths and at least 60,000 hospitalizations each year in seniors 65 and older. The new RSV vaccines are covered by Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plans. Updated Covid Booster If you haven’t had a Covid-19 booster shot lately, you should consider getting one this fall. Even though the Covid public health emergency has ended and the number of cases has gone way down, it has been surging in recent months causing an increase in hospitalizations, especially among the elderly. The updated Covid vaccine targets the XBB omicron subvariants that are some of the most dominate coronavirus variants circulating in the U.S. It will also provide protection against the EG.5 variant (Eris), which is closely related to the XBB. Covid booster shots are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B. When and Where Most health offi cials agree that it’s safe to receive the fl u and Covid booster at the same time. But because the RSV vaccines are new this year, many doctors are recommending a two-week window between an RSV shot and the fl u and/or the COVID shots. You can fi nd all three vaccines at most pharmacies, medical clinics and health departments, or you can do a search at Vaccines.gov. Samantha Hoyos Tobon, and Lea Doucette and Hadassa Dias prepare for Everett’s serve. Danna Cana works to return the ball. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes from the week of September 25-29. LEGISLATURE APPROVES TAX RELIEF PACKAGE (H 4104) House 155-1, Senate 38-1, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey the conference committee version of a tax relief package. It was drafted as a compromise to the diff erent versions approved by the House and Senate. Supporters say this will provide $561.3 million in tax relief in fi scal year 2024 and $1.02 billion per year in subsequent years. Provisions include increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reducing the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminating the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600; increasing the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in subsequent years while eliminating the child/ dependent cap; doubling the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increasing the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and reducing the shortterm capital gains tax rate from 12 percent to 8.5 percent. Other provisions double the lead paint tax credit to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement; ensure that employer student loan payments are not treated as taxable compensation; make public transit fares, as well as ferry and regional transit passes and bike commuter expenses, eligible for the commuter expense tax deduction; increase from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum that municipalities may pay seniors to do volunteer work to reduce their property taxes; raise the annual authorization for the low income housing tax credit from $40 million to $60 million; and allow cities and towns to adopt a local property tax exemption for aff ordable real estate that is rente “This is the most significant tax relief package in a generation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislation is going to put real dollars into the pockets of the people who need it most, including parents, seniors, young people and middle class families who are struggling to keep up with rising costs. This bill includes a historic expansion of housing programs that will ignite aff ordable housing development and ease the housing crunch, as well as signifi cant relief for families with young children. It will also make Massachusetts a more competitive place to live and work and encourages businesses to continue investing in our region.” “This tax relief package strikes the critically important balance of providing permanent fi nancial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the long-term fi - nancial security of the commonwealth,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confi - dent that this tax reform legislation will help to make Massachusetts more aff ordable for all residents, while also helping to make the commonwealth more competitive with other states.” “Back in April, I stood at the rostrum for about 13 minutes and expressed a mix of support for the many elements of this bill that will help working families and people experiencing poverty — while at the same time criticizing the elements of this bill that will benefit large corporations and the super-rich,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge), the only House member to vote against the package. “From my vantage point, this bill was signifi cantly improved through the conference committee process, and there are several elements of the bill I enthusiastically support,” continued Connolly. “And yet, as I stand here today, I still cannot bring myself to support the total price tag of $1.1 billion once fully implemented. Not after we just spent a decade working to pass the Fair Share Amendment to gain desperately needed new revenue … A lot more needs to be done, including bigger public investments in programs, services and infrastructure — investments that could be signifi cantly constrained by the overall cost of today’s tax cut bill.” The measure also includes two provisions which the Mass Fiscal Alliance says will result in tax hikes. One would require Massachusetts married couples who fi le income tax returns jointly at the federal level to do the same at the state level. The other changes the system under Chapter 62F that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on what he or she earned and paid in taxes. The new tax package changed that and provides that each taxpayer will receive a fl at rate refund, unrelated to what they earned or paid in taxes. “Never before have so many waited so long for so little,” said Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. “Leave it up to two career politicians to not only deliver a two-year late tax relief package while almost every other state saw immediate relief but include tax hikes in their relief package. The speaker and Senate president’s proposal includes a marriage penalty, applying the new income surtax to married couples who have a combined income of over a million dollars.” Craney further explained that changing how Chapter 62F surplus money is distributed to taxpayers actually hijacks the system and turns it into a socialist wealth redistribution scheme. (A “Yes” vote is for the tax relief package. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes Yes $1 MILLION FOR HEADSTART PROGRAMS (H 4040) House 156-0, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $1 million (reducing funding from $17.5 million to $16.5 million) in funding for grants to Head Start programs. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “The adjusted funding level proposed here is consistent with the fi scal year 2023 General Appropriations Act and sustains signifi cant expansion to this lineitem in recent fi scal years.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $1.4 MILLION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES (H 4040) House 154-0, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $1.4 million (reducing funding from $1.8 million to $400,000) in funding for suicide prevention programs. “I am reducing this item to an amount consistent with my House [budget]... recommendation,” said Healey in her veto message. “The program goals are suffi ciently funded through an expansion in the Suicide Prevention and Intervention … line item. (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.4 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $250,000 FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH (H 4040) House 154-0, overrode Gov. Healy’s veto of $250,000 (reducing funding from $1.25 million to $1 million) in funding for prostate cancer research. “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “This will allow the program to continue its current level of services.” (A “Yes” vote is for $250,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $250,000 FOR PARENT-CHILD PLUS PROGRAM (H 4040) House 131-24, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $250,000 (reducing funding from $4,250,000 to $4,000,000) in funding for the Parent-Child Plus Program. According to its website, “The goals of this intensive, evidence-based home visiting model are to promote school readiness and academic success by strengthening parent-child verbal interaction and reading and play activities in the home.” “I am reducing this item to the amount projected to be necessary,” said Healey in her veto message. “The adjusted funding level proposed here is consistent with the fi scal year 2023 General Appropriations Act and sustains signifi cant expansion to this lineitem in recent fi scal years.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $250,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $880,000 FOR MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE (H 4040) House 130-24, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $880,000 (reducing funding from $2,280,000 to $1,400,000) in funding for the Massachusetts Service Alliance. According to its website, the Massachusetts Service Alliance is a “private, nonprofi t … organization, established in 1991, that expands volunteerism and service in Massachusetts. It provides funding, training and support to individuals and organizations, enabling them to tackle pressing issues, strengthen communities, and make our commonwealth a better place to live.” “I am vetoing this item because it is not consistent with my House [budget] … recommendation,” said Healey in her veto message. “This is a passthrough and will not impact core Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development programming.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $880,000 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes SUSPEND RULES TO ALLOW AMENDMENTS TO TAX PACKAGE (H 4104) Senate 3-33, voting along party lines, rejected a motion to suspend the Senate rule that prohibits amendments from being proposed to the conference committee version of the tax package. Republicans supported rule suspension while Democrats opposed it. Supporters of rule suspension said Senate rules allow only a Yes or No vote on the tax package. They argued there are some fl aws in the bill and that rule suspension is the only way to allow amendments to be proposed. Opponents of rule suspension said that suspending the rule would result in hundreds of amendments being proposed to the package and lead to starting tax relief debate all over again. They noted that both Republican members of the conference committee signed off on the bill. (A “Yes” vote is for rule suspension to allow amendments. A “No” vote is against rule suspension.) Sen. Lydia Edwards No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL EQUITY IN EDUCATION - What can our business, political and education leaders do diff erently to connect Black and Latino students to pathways to careers that our thriving life sciences, health, clean tech and other sectors so urgently need to fi ll? Join MASSterList, the State House News Service, and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education on Tuesday, October 24th, for a policy event from 8:15 – 10:30 am at the MCLE New England – 10 Winter Place, Boston (Downtown Crossing), (inperson only). Register for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ equity-in-education-tickets723011084617?aff =BHRC INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE (H 1925, S 1200) – The Labor and Workforce Development Committee held a hearing on legislation that would raise the current $15 minimum hourly wage for workers, including municipal workers, by $1.25 per year until it reaches $20 per hour in 2027. Other provisions index the minimum wage to infl ation beginning in January 2028; increase the BEACON | SEE Page 22
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 19 COUNCIL | FROM Page 1 “This is concerning; it’s a rare occasion and I don’t understand why it’s being sent back as a veto,” said Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, who added that this is the only council motion that has come back as a veto and there was no one at the meeting to explain it. “It just doesn’t sit right with me.” Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri also said he didn’t understand the reasoning behind the veto. “If we vote to overturn it, he’ll veto it again and we’ll play political volleyball back and forth,” said Silvestri. “That’s politics.” According to Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, an acting mayor can only hire and appoint on a temporary or emergency basis. “That wasn’t the case here and that’s what was troubling the council. You can’t abuse your position,” said Rizzo. Massachusetts General Laws says acting mayors possess the powers of mayor only in matters not admitting of delay but shall have no power to make permanent appointments and no power of veto. But Revere operates under a special act approved by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2004 concerning vacancies in the mayor’s offi ce, on the city council and the school committee. The act, like the law, gives the acting mayor power to deal with matters not admitting delay but says he or she has no power to make permanent appointments. It says nothing about vetoes. City Solicitor Paul Capizzi, who said he wholeheartedly agrees with Keefe’s right to veto the council motion, sent councillors a detailed memo on the powers and duties of an acting mayor prior to their vote to override Keefe’s veto. “In my opinion, hiring employees to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities for running a city is legally and functionally distinct from makto department heads and other specifi c senior level positions or to serve on a multi-member policy making body.” Councillors conceded the disagreement with Keefe was a moot point with the General Election just a few weeks away. Still, Rizzo said it was important to show their disagreement with Keefe. Zambuto agreed and said ANTHONY ZAMBUTO Councillor-at-Large ing permanent appointments as referenced in the charter,” wrote Capizzi. “In my opinion, therefore, the acting mayor may, during the time he serves, hire staff as needed, subject to appropriation of course, but may not make permanent appointments the council’s legal opinion on the matter was from one of the best fi rms in the state. “We believe our opinion was the right one,” he said. “The bottom line is we made a statement. So, we’re back at square one. This was a separation of powers action. The people will decide.” Zambuto went on to say this that type of situation shouldn’t continue. “We can’t have an acting Mayor for this length of time. It’s unheard of and it won’t happen again. That’s why I’m here.” ~ Help Wanted ~ MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Tuesday - Saturday Combined Properties is a full-service investment and real multi-family residential properties. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 21 Joseph W. “Joe” Cook Upon retirement, Joe and Arlene moved to Joe’s family farm in Alabama where they enjoyed 10 years of country life. They then returned to the Boston area where they resided at the Jack Satter House in Revere, with Joe making many friends, particularly with the poker club there. Joe was predeceased by his J oseph “Joe” W. Cook of Revere, MA, passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 86. Joe was born June 15, 1937 in Horton, Alabama to Daniel Sr. and VeElla (Smith) Cook on their family farm along with ten other brothers and sisters. In 1955, Joe joined the U.S. Navy, serving honorably for 3 years. During a port call in Boston, Joe met his future wife Arlene and relocated to the Boston area after his discharge to marry and start a family. Joe had a general aviation career at Logan Airport for over 40 years, primarily for Butler Aviation, where he was respected and loved by all his co-workers while never missing a day of work. During this time, Joe was also an avid bowler participating in many leagues and loved to play pool as well. aforementioned parents and three of his siblings, Tilton; Daniel Webster; and Ida Lee (Hopper). As well he is survived by seven other siblings, Michael; George, Vicki (Potash), Rosie (Dean), Joyce (Blackwood), Juanita (Johnson), and Bonnie (Mahan). He is survived by his loving wife Arlene Cook and his three children: Kenneth and his wife Donna of Newtown, CT; Michael (predeceased by his wife Shawn) of Revere, MA; and Michele Gibson and her husband David, of Stoughton, MA. As well as his grandsons Michael Cook (and wife Colleen) of Lynn, MA; Brian Cook of Leominster, MA; Mathew Cook of Revere, MA; Christopher Nessco (and wife Leah) of Leominster, MA; Jonathon Gibson of Stoughton, MA; and granddaughter Ashley Nicole Gibson of Stoughton MA. Joe is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Jacob, Travis, and Vanessa, as well as another great-grandson on the way. In lieu of fl owers, please send any donations to New England Center and Home for Veterans. The family will hold a private ceremony. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. OBITUARIES Marie A. Hennessey who aff ectionately referred to her as “Auntie Ree.” Marie was a member of the Red Hats, The Telephone Pioneers of America, and she was most proud of her volunteer work for the “Generations” reading program at the Whalen School. Marie’s health had been declining over the past several years, but very much like her personality, she had a strong will to fi ght and push, which she did courageously. Her battle ended on Monday, and she is now reunited with her parents in heaven. She is the beloved daughter of O f Revere. Died on Monday, October 2nd, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a long illness. She was 68 years old. Marie was born on April 28, 1955, in Everett. She was a lifelong Revere resident where she was proudly raised by her parents David & Virginia Hennessey. She was the eldest of three, with brothers, David, Jr. & Mark. She attended Immaculate Conception School and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1973. Marie furthered her education by earning a degree in Business Administration from Fisher College. Marie also continued to take various classes that interested her throughout her life. Marie worked for New England Tel & Tel, which became Verizon as a “Line Assigner,” her career spanned over 30 years. Family was the center of Marie’s heart. She loved her parents, her brothers, and their spouses, and adored her nieces and nephews, RevereTV Spotlight GRANT | FROM Page 2 W atch Revere High School Football on RevereTV! Three games from this season are now replaying on the Community Channel and posted to YouTube. The games now airing are versus Peabody, Medford and Lynn English. RTV will be at as many games as possible, including all home games at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Watch tonight’s game against Everett live at 6 p.m. on the Community Channel and RTV’s YouTube page. The rain didn’t stop the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival a few weeks ago. Manique Khessouane, RevereTV’s star youth correspondent, takes you through the festival, which was moved inside the Garfield School. Watch as she talks to vendors and community members about their experience and what they contributed to the event. Some people brought food from their local restaurants; some gave away books and baked goods; and others just enjoyed their time exploring, dancing and learning about the diff erent cultures of local residents who volunteered to share. Walk through the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival with Manique, now playing on the RTV Community Channel, and posted to Instagram and YouTube. Candidates on the General Election ballot will soon be recording video statements to play on RTV GOV until the big day on November 7. Those who made it through the preliminary election have the option of reusing the video they previously used, and all candidates have the option of recording or not recording a statement in general. All candidate statements set up for the General Election will be posted all at once starting in a few REVERETV | SEE Page 22 the late David J. Hennessey, Sr. & Virginia T. (Manning) Hennessey. The loving sister of David J. Hennessey, Jr & wife Francine M. Hennessey of Bedford and Mark F. Hennessey & wife Maureen B. Hennessey of Melrose. The cherished aunt of Daniel P. Hennessey, Timothy J. Hennessey, Theresa V.S. Hennessey, Kevin J. Hennessey, Ryan D. Hennessey, Brendan D. Hennessey, and Erin B. Hennessey. She is also lovingly survived by many cousins, extended family & friends. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, October 6th from 4 to 8 pm in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St. Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, October 7th, beginning at 8:45 am, followed by a funeral mass at 10 am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St. Revere. Interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to MGH Cancer Center, MGH Development Offi ce, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. thank you to the Foundation Trust for supporting us as we bring our vision into reality,” said RHS Outdoor Club Co-Advisor Jesus Lopez. The grant will enable the RHS Outdoors Club to implement a rock climbing program by helping them purchase climbing equipment and covering fees for three climbing trips to the Metro Rock climbing gym in Everett (https://metrorock.com). These trips will introduce as many as 50 students to the art of indoor rock climbing and offer the chance for others to further develop their climbing skills. The climbing gear will also enable the program to include outdoor rock climbing in places like the Lynn Woods, Hammond Pond and Red Rocks. The partnership will also include a presentation by a Foundation Trust Training Associate, Beth Waterman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on trauma and healing. “We are very interested in further exploring the intersection of nature, mindfulness, and mental health. Rock climbing provides many benefi ts including physical fi tness, cardiovascular health, as well as a host of mental health benefi ts including reduction in anxiety and increased self-esteem,” added RHS Outdoor Club Co-Advisor Isabel Solano. Comments Foundation Trust Executive Director Joseph Spinazzola, Ph.D., “Our bodies carry the stress from daily living along with the accumulated toll of life adversity. Our bodies are also the greatest source of recovery and resilience in the aftermath of these experiences. The Foundation Trust is excited to support youth programming that engages the body in strengthsbased activities that cultivate new skills, foster wellness, and build community. A fi nal portion of the grant will fund a spring camping trip in New Hampshire for junior and Maurizio Veraldi O f Revere. Passed away on September 28th, just a day before his 59th birthday, following a devastating illness. Born in Crotone, Italy, he is the son of Oreste Veraldi and Rosa Maria Talentino. He was raised and educated in Italy and journeyed to the United States in 1996. He married Linda Larsen, and the couple began their family residing in Chelsea. They would eventually move to Revere in 2010. Maurizio was a devoted husband and father. He was a talented Chef and worked at the Beacon Hill Hotel in Boston. He is the beloved husband of Linda (Larsen) Veraldi of Revere. Devoted father of Isabella R. Veraldi and Nicholas O. Veraldi, both of Revere. Loving son of Rosa Maria Talentino in Italy and the late Oreste Veraldi. Dear brother of Guido Veraldi and Giuseppina Veraldi, both of Italy. He is also survived by several cousins in the US and Italy. Family and friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, October 5th. A Funeral Service followed in the funeral home. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. senior class members. Fifteen students will have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors in the mountains of New Hampshire. Students will learn how to set up tents, build fi res and cook on camping stoves and get the chance to hike bigger mountains like Mount Cardigan. The RHS Outdoors Club was established in 2014 to address opportunity gaps by providing students with access to nature, greenspace and recreational opportunities in Massachusetts and beyond. The RHS Outdoors Club comprises a diverse group of students and teachers who enjoy being outdoors together. Their programming includes day hiking, climbing and camping, as well as hosting community building activities, sports and adventure fi lm viewing. The Foundation Trust is a private operating foundation committed to uplifting vulnerable individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.FoundationTrust.org.
Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 BEACON | FROM Page 18 minimum wage for tipped workers from $6.75 to $12 by 2027 and then set it at 60 percent of the full minimum wage in future years. “Increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour has had a tremendously positive impact on hundreds of thousands of working individuals and families in the commonwealth who have seen their take-home pay increase and improve their standard of living,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “However, due to high infl ation, the buying power of $15 has been significantly eroded, and it is estimated by the MIT Living Wage Calculator that a single person living in the Greater Boston area would need to earn more than $22 per hour just to cover the basic necessities of life --and far more to support a family. This is why we need to start phasing in another increase to the minimum wage in Massachusetts.” “We know that working families and individuals are under enormous fi nancial stress with rising infl ation and increased costs of housing and living,” said House sponsor Rep. Tram Nguyen (DAndover). ”As workers are struggling to meet their basic needs and provide for their families, I am glad to [fi le] this bill to provide fair wages in our commonwealth.” UNBIASED SUMMARIES IN CHILD REMOVAL CASES (H 182) - The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a proposal that would require the Department of Children and Families (DCF), when considering a child’s removal from his or her family, to establish a case review team that produces summaries that do not include demographic and identifying information such as gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geographic location and socioeconomic status. Sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) said the bill is designed - 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 to prevent discrimination in the child removal processes. “The goal is for DCF to provide a biasfree summary of a child’s situation that takes into account safety and risk factors, the family’s strengths and opportunities for supportive interventions before removing a child from their home,” said Meschino. ALLOW CITIES AND TOWNS TO IMPOSE A NEW 2 PERCENT ALCOHOL TAX (S 1773) – The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a bill that would allow cities and towns to impose a local sales tax of up to two percent on alcoholic beverages sold at retail, bars or at restaurants. Municipalities that choose to impose the local tax would be required to use the revenue generated for substance abuse prevention and for protecting the public health. “There is tremendous unmet need for substance use disorder treatment in every community in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “This bill would enable interested cities and towns to expand their addiction and public health programming to meet that need.” $4 MILLION FOR SECURITY AT FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS - The Healey administration announced that more than $4 million in federal funds have been awarded to address priority security needs at faith-based and community service organizations at heightened risk of a hate crime or terror attack in the Bay State. “Communities rely on nonprofit and faith-based organizations for essential social services, spiritual support and guidance,” said Gov. Healey. “Our administration is deeply committed to ensuring these vital organizations have the tools and resources needed to create safe, inclusive and protected environments. These federal funds provide critical support to our nonprofi t and faith communities while strengthening Massachusetts’ ability to uphold our values and celebrate our diversity.” $5.2 MILLION FOR RECYCLING, COMPOSTING AND WASTE REDUCTION - The Healey Administration announced nearly $5.2 million in grant funding to 283 municipalities to bolster their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. “Residents partner with their communities to help protect the environment by recycling and reusing as much as possible,” said REVERETV | FROM Page 21 weeks. Videos will play on RevereTV in the order of the names of candidates on the ballot. These candidate statements will soon be playing on RTV GOV and in specifi c new playlists on YouTube to be viewed and shared. A new month brings a new cycle of local government meetLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “This important funding will help municipalities implement innovative programs and policies that are proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The Green Communities program helps our cities and towns make important investments at the local level to achieve their own climate goals and lower carbon emissions. This moves us forward on our clean energy path and lessens our reliance on volatile fossil fuels, lowering costs and risks for our communities and their residents and businesses.” --- Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing the awarding of $3.3 million in Green Communities competitive grants to 27 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. “We have taken meaningful strides in recent years to increase the sustainability and resilience of our state’s public transit system. From securing grants to fund environmental initiatives to reducing emissions through fl eet electrifi cation, the MBTA is fi rmly committed to building a greener, more climate-ready transit network.” --- MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng announcing the establishment of a new Climate and Resiliency Policy and Planning team as part of the Policy and Strategic Planning Division that will be tasked with decreasing the T’s and the commonwealth’s environmental footprint and increasing the resilience of the MBTA system. “The data is clear – based on state testing results we know there is lead in most of the taps tested at schools and childcare centers across the state and we know children are the most impacted from exposure to lead. We need policies that get the lead out of faucets and fountains in our schools and pre-schools.” --- Deirdre Cummings, MASSPIRG legislative director state urging lawmakers to pass a bill to get the lead out of drinking water at Massachusetts schools and childcare centers. “I was proud to fi le and testify in support of … [a bill] preventing false confessions, a necessary piece of legislation to prevent law enforcement from knowingly or recklessly engaging in deception in order to coerce a confesings. The latest from the City Council Chambers – now replaying on RTV GOV – are the License Commission, Traffic Commission, Revere City Council, Zoning Board of Appeals, Parking Advisory Committee, Conservation Commission and Human Rights Commission. There was a special community presentation about the Route 1A Riverfront Roadway InfraMon. Sept. 25 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:49 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. Tues. Sept. 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. Sept. 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Sept. 28 House 11:03 a.m. to 12:24 p.m. Senate 11:22 a.m. to 1:31 p.m. Fri. Sept. 29 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. structure Improvement Project, which is also replaying on RTV. This presentation included explanations from the developers and visuals to show the changes to be made to the roadways and traffi c fl ow in that neighborhood. You can watch all government meetings live on RevereTV’s YouTube page and RTV GOV, which is channel 9 on Comcast and 13/613 on RCN. sion. Signifi cant research demonstrates that deception can cause suspects to waive their rights and make false confessions. This leads to wrongful convictions and the incarceration of innocent persons, the denial of justice to victims and ongoing risks to public safety. It is time to end a practice that undermines the eff ectiveness of our criminal justice system.” ---Sponsor Rep. Kate LipperGarabedian (D-Melrose) testifying before the Judiciary Committee on legislation that would prevent false confessions in Massachusetts by ending the use of deceptive interrogation tactics. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions. During the week of September 25-29, the House met for a total of eight hours and 23 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and 53 minutes.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 23 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 Corpuz, Joshua BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Sanchez, Paige B Sanchez, Juan CANDIDATE | FROM Page 1 ment to enhancing public safety in Revere. “When I served as Mayor,” Rizzo said, “we were successful in hiring 20 new police offi cers in three years, we provided our police department with valuable new crime fi ghting technology, and we increased our neighborhood police foot patrols, fostering a safer environment for our city.” Rizzo mentioned with pride his accomplishments in the area of controlled economic development resulting in increased investments and job opportunities within the city. He stated,” We encouraged the Market Basket Supermarket to locate at the Northgate Shopping Center, reenergizing Northgate, and in the process creating 600 new private sector jobs which has benefi ted both our residents and local businesses.” Rizzo also noted “that one of the most disappointing occurrences of his administration, a number of years ago, was when Guinasso Rt 2014 Minkovitz, Sharon City Council’s failure to approve his recommendation to implement an Apartment Building Moratorium, which would have placed rigid controls on apartment development in the City of Revere, specifi cally regulating the number of new apartments that could be constructed, the required number of parking spaces needed for each apartment and the impact of apartment development on the city’s school system, public safety forces, traffi c congestion, and other related infrastructure impacts.” “The failure to adopt an Apartment Building Moratorium,” Rizzo stated, “has resulted in excessive uncontrolled overdevelopment and gridlocked traffi c congestion on our city streets.” With his strong leadership skills and proven dedication to Revere, Rizzo believes that he can make a major contribution to improving the City of Revere. “My vision for the City,” Rizzo said,” includes a continued investment in improving the city’s infrastructure, findSELLER2 ADDRESS Guinasso, Arthur F 500 Revere Beach Blvd #104 20 Chamberlain Ave ing ways to fi nance and build senior citizen aff ordable housing, working with State agencies to develop workable solutions to address our city’s and our region’s catastrophic traffi c problems, and accelerating a workable program to put in place a professionally managed emergency preparedness program to deal with our continuous fl ooding, which occurs in many areas of our community.” Further, Rizzo stressed, “We need to work to approve the construction of a fiscally responsible new high school that both our taxpayers and rent payers can aff ord, and we must assign a high priority to returning the Wonderland Dog Track site as a responsible, productive economic revenue generator for our city, which will help to ensure a more prosperous future for Revere.” Rizzo concluded by saying, “I believe that my experience, my passion, and my deep connection to our community will result in a renewed hope for a vibrant future for Revere.” 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com Commercial Listings Saugus - for sale 14 Norwood St. Everett (781)-558-1091 NEW LISTING - Stoneham - rental Saugus SPORT | FROM Page 17 Cronin in the 6-spot, a 5-4 win by Revere junior Jonathan Wells in the 5-spot and a 4.5-4.5 tie by Malden junior Chris MacDonald in the 2-spot. Additionally, Malden junior Bo Bogan participated in his fi rst match of the season in the 8-spot, winning his match 5.5-3.5, securing a tie. “This year has taught us time and time again that each half point is valuable as a total of one point separates us from having an undefeated season thus far,” Revere/Malden coach Brandon Pezzuto said. “However, the coaching staff believes that falling short is a great way to reinforce one of our core values, which is to be resilient and to complete for each and every point regardless of the overall score of your match.” On Monday Oct. 2, Revere/ Malden earned a victory by the slightest of margins in match play: 36.5-35.5 over Lynn English at Kelley Greens in Nahant. 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Our team’s ball striking was excellent and much improved over the last 3-4 weeks but this match came down to in and around the greens.” Some highlights from the match are No. 1 MacDonald winning 5.5-3.5; No. 3 Matt LaCroix of Revere winning 5-4; No. 4 freshman Jacob Simonelli of Revere tying 4.5-4.5; No. 6 freshman Cronin winning 6-3; and senior captain Ryan Coggswell, of Malden, battling to the very end to tie his match, 4.5-4.5. Themarketisstartingtoshiftandmanyproperty ownersareseekingtofindoutwhattheirpropertyis worth,toputtheirhomesonthemarketwhileit's favorable.WouldyouliketolearnthebenefitsofMango Realty“ComingSoon”and“ConciergePrograms”? Reachoutnow! Call/TextSue617-877-4553 Revere Saugus tOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Incredible opportunity for investors and developers. This long standing confirmed pre-existing licensed commercial fishing pier/residential property abuts the Saugus Waterfront Mixed Use Overlay District (WMOD). 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Page 24 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 ............. # 1 “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Best Agents provide the Best Results! SAUGUS - Wonderful 10 rm Cape offers 5+ bedrooms, 3 baths, View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS RENOVATED 4 room, 2 bedroom condo, 2021 updates include kitchen w/quartz, 2 bathrooms & laminate flooring, great open floor plan, cen air, laundry in unit, Hillview West…$399,000. Linda Surette Linda is a Proven Success! Call her at 781-910-1014 & allow her to put her knowledge to work for you! COMING SOON COMING SOONBRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 RENTAL COMING SOON COMING SOON- 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM RENOVATED CAPE LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET. THIS HOME FEATURES A NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES & QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEW BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FRESH PAINT THROUGH. GARAGE UNDER. MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3+ BED, 2 BATH SPLIT ENTRY HOME ON NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. THIS HOME FEATURES A LARGE LIVING ROOM OPEN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM AND EAT-IN KITCHEN. 3 BEDS AND FULL BATH UP. LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A FIREPLACE FAMILY, ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, OFFICE AND ANOTHER FULL BATH. GREAT LOCATION. SAUGUS $565,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE OF A KIND CONTEMPORARY MODERN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF PILLINGS POND, 4590 SQFT. OPEN CONCEPT, 3 LEVELS, 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS, TOP OF THE LINE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, HOME THEATER, WORK-OUT ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE! LYNNFIELD $1,899,900 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $119,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $119,900 REMODELED 2 BEDROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, C/A, AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. LOW PARK FEE. PLENTY OF PARKING. LOTS OF UPDATES. PEABODY $209,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 SOLD UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 2 BED, 1 BATH WITH SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BEDROOMS. ALSO HAS HOME OFFICE. LARGE YARD WITH WORKSHOP WITH ELECTRICITY WHICH IS ALSO GREAT FOR STORAGE. CLOSE TO AREA SCHOOLS, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND MAJOR ROUTES. QUICK TO POINTS NORTH OR SOUTH. METHUEN $374,900 3 BEDROOM WITH EAT-IN KITCHEN ON SECOND FLOOR OF OWNER OCCUPIED 2 FAMILY. STACKABLE WASHER & DRYER, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ON STREET PARKING. SAUGUS $3,300 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? CHRISTOPHER RIZZA 781-589-9081 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
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