Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025 ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH | FROM Page 1 I remember my father making vino (wine) in the basement and the long weekends jarring tomatoes, making pepperoni al aceto (vinegar peppers), pepperoni imbottiti con prosciutto e provolone (stuff ed cherry peppers), pickled melanzane (eggplant), and even la fonga (wild mushrooms). Those little moments taught me not just about food, but about culture, patience, and pride. Sono le momenti che mi hanno insegnato della cultura, la pazienza e l’orgoglio. On Sundays, after a long eight-course meal, we had our routine: we’d fare una passeggiata, head to Revere Beach, ride the amusements, go to Bob’s Discount, and end up surrounded by family and friends. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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They would prepare for months, hanging the prosciutto and getting the formaggio ready so there would be an abundance. The entire town would know that l’Americane were coming, and we were always welcomed by the entire città. MASS HOUSE | FROM Page 3 state’s future by depositing the remainder of the funds to an escrow account ($337. 7 million), to support pensions ($18.8 million), and to the Other Postemployment Benefi ts Trust Fund ($18.8 million). Additionally, the House acwww.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958! cepted an amendment from Chair John Lawn that updates and restructures existing assessments on Massachusetts hospitals used to fund the Health Safety Net and related hospital support trust funds. We were — and still are — loud, emotional, passionate. Arguments? Always. But they never lasted long. Everything was forgotten and forgiven before dessert. Sunday dinners were sacred — big tables, loud voices, incredible food, and always family. Sempre famiglia! And Natale? Christmas? Era magico. It was magical. Today, we still celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, and I dread the day that tradition fades. It’s not just about the food — it’s about everything that meal represents: honor, love, family, loyalty, and our shared history. Everything we do as Italians, we do per la famiglia. That’s who we are. That’s what grounds us. And in today’s world, where people can feel more disconnected than ever, sono molto grata di essere cresciuta in una cultura dove la famiglia signifi cava tutto — I am grateThe changes modernize fi nancial data used in the assessment, increase the amount hospitals contribute, and adjust how the resulting funds are distributed among hospitals. The bill also addresses budget defi ciencies, including: • $1.67 billion in gross spending ($303 million net cost) for MassHealth • $60.7 million for snow and ice removal • $35 million for HomeBASE • $14 million for the Section 35 program ful that I grew up in a culture where family meant everything. And in our Italian-American communities — like Revere — it still does. As we celebrate Italian Heritage Month in Revere, we aren’t just looking back. We’re honoring the legacy that shaped us and celebrating the traditions that still live on — the courage of our parents and grandparents, the laughter, the loudness, the food, the faith. That’s what made our families strong. From the tailor shop to the kitchen table, to Revere Beach — I carry all of that with me ogni giorno — every day. Insieme come una famiglia — together, like one family — we continue to celebrate our heritage, our traditions, and our pride here in the beautiful città di Revere. (Angela Guarino Sawaya is the ward 5 city councillor) • $12.5 million for no-cost calls • $12 million for Universal School Meals • $7.2 million for Department of Correction (DOC) Facilities operations • $6.8 million for the Clean Water Trust Fund • $3.5 million for State Police operations • $700,000 for the Suffolk County District Attorney The bill passed in the House of Representatives by a vote 141-14 and now goes to the Senate for its consideration. Monogram D4 Double siding
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