YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 34, No.46 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday City, State Officials Honor Veterans’ Day at Special Events 781-286-8500 Friday, November 15, 2024 Mayor initiates longawaited revitalization of a community favorite, McMackin Field After completing demolition and clean-out, construction of a new community space is underway with the help of a $25,000 earmark secured by Representative Giannino Special to Th e Advocate M The City’s Veterans Services Dept. honored Revere veterans with two special events on Monday; a breakfast at the Senior Center, and a dinner dance at the Beachmont VFW. Shown during the breakfast were city offi cals and veterans, from left, city councillors Angela GuarinoSawaya, Bob Haas, III, and Ira Novoselsky, Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Sen. Lydia Edwards, State Rep. Jeff Turco and Councillor Marc Silvestri. See pages 9 & 11 for photo highlights. (Courtesy photo, Julia Cervantes) Council approved public speaking segment during regular meetings By Barbara Taormina R esidents will now have the opportunity to voice their views on issues pertaining to the city council’s agenda at the start of each meeting. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro proposed amendments to council rules at the board’s last meeting. “This is just to make meetings more effi cient and give residents the chance to off er their thoughts with no interruptions on anything on the agenda,” he told fellow councillors. Cogliandro proposed opening each meeting with a public comment segment capped at 30 minutes. “It’s the same thing the School Committee does except I doubled the time,” said Cogliandro. Councillor-At-Large Michelle Kelley asked if the public comment segment would be the only time residents could speak at meetings. Cogliandro explained that it would not apply to public hearings since those include opportunities for proponents and opponents to voice their support or concerns about specifi c issues. According to Cogliandro, residents would be able to look at the council’s agenda and prepare their remarks. He also said it would avoid having people sitting in the council chamber waiting for hours for their item on the agenda to be heard. Cogliandro said if the new system doesn’t work, the council can change it. “If the council is not happy, we’ll put it right back the way it was,” he said. Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky had no objections to creating a public comment segment; however, he did suggest an announcement to turn off cell phones at the start of meetings would be helpful. Councillors voted in favor of Cogliandro’s motion to set aside time for public comment. Bulldozers are shown moving dirt and stone onto McMackin Field recently. (Courtesy of Mayor’s Offi ce) ayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, is proud to announce the revitalization of McMackin Field, a beloved community staple located on Winthrop Avenue. This project, expected to be completed in Spring of 2026, was championed by residents for a decade, since the field shut down in 2014. Much of the work on the project will be completed in-house, by members of the Department of Public Works. The project is bolstered by a $25,000 earmark secured by Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). One of the key components of the project is ensuring proper infrastructure installation for proper drainage. Prior to park construction, the Department of Public Works will complete land clean-up, excavation, and fill the field with eight feet of mixed stone, gravel, and dirt, to prevent future flooding and add to neighborhood resilience. This past week, the City received the green light from the Licensed Site Professional to begin moving stone into the site, marking the fi rst phase of construction on the land. Over the course of the next few weeks, residents can expect to see a noticeable improvement as the site will begin to rise and fi ll up, with an estimated 14,500 tons of fi ll. Mayor Keefe commented, “When I played youth baseball, I used to be excited to play my All-Star games at McMackin Field, and I know I am not alone. I have heard residents speak of similar fond memories of McMackin, and I know how much the space means to our community.” He continued, “I am proud to say that the team at the Department of Public Works is comREVITALIZATION | SEE Page 4
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 3 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ This Year on Veteran’s Day I Hit a Triple: Boston, Quincy and Revere By Sal Giarratani T his past Monday, November 11, I marched in my second Veterans Day parade of this holiday weekend and I always remember the sacrifi ces made since the birth of this nation of those who served and defended this nation in times of war and in peacetime, too. I can remember growing up in Boston and the time I lived next door to a World War I veteran who also served with the Rough Riders back in 1898 and stormed up San Juan Hill with Col. Teddy Roosevelt. I at fi rst thought he was joking until he showed me an old photo of himself in uniform as a young man standing next to Roosevelt. The year was 1962, I was 14 years old and he was at least 83. That November as my family and I watched the Veterans Day Parade near Boston Common, there he was marching by in his full Army doughboy uniform with a rifle on his shoulder. My dad always took us to Veterans Day parades and Boston had the best one of all. I was glad to wave to my elderly neighbor, too. This year I marched in it again. The route is slightly changed but the patriotism remains and the crowds still come to say thank you to those in the line of march. I caught up with Jake Comer, 91, who rode in the Boston parade and I was glad to see him alive, well and smiling. This guy is a hometown hero to many, especially those from Dorchester and Quincy. He joined the American Legion in 1962. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and has held offi ce for the American Legion at every level and served as national commander in 1987-88. I remember when I enlisted right out of high school back in 1966. Like Jake, I too joined the Air Force and like my Uncle Joe Harrington from Charlestown, I stayed out of harm’s way. My Uncle Joe joined the Navy right after Pearl Harbor and spent his service time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I spent my time stateside in Texas. He was sorry I didn’t become a sailor but happy I was safe and sound. So, every year I march in the Veterans Day Parade to remember my uncle and all who served and continue to serve their country. As I said, this year it was a two-parade holiday for me, marching through Downtown Boston and again on November 11 in the City of Quincy. Oh, I also had a great time over at the Beachmont VFW Post for a Veterans’ banquet with all my Revere friends, right after leaving Quincy earlier on the holiday. I don’t march to be thanked — no veteran does — I march to show my pride in being an American. That’s what we all do. The City of Quincy puts on a great parade year after year after year. This city is home to many veterans past and present. It had lots of generals over the life of this America but it has even more ordinary plain soldiers, men and women who proudly wore the uniform of the military branch they were a part of. This year’s Veterans Day parade was held on a great day: The winds I felt in Boston two days prior had quieted down, the sun was shining and the temperature was really mild. Crowds cheered everyone on and the ceremony at the Soldiers Monument Park across from the Korean War Memorial reminded all why we must always remember how special this day is. Let every day be Veterans Day! Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 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
Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Sen. DiDomenico secures Everett stadium language in economic development bill Special to Th e Advocate T his week the Massachusetts Senate and House came to an agreement on an economic development bill, An Act Relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership, which will inject millions of dollars into critical sectors, develop the state’s workforce, grow the economy, and make Massachusetts more competitive. Thanks to State Senator Sal DiDomenico’s (D-Everett, Cambridge) advocacy and leadership on this issue, the bill includes language that will allow for the construction of a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park in Everett. The language removes the classification of a parcel of land in Everett as a designated port area, which will enable the development of a professional soccer stadium and environmental cleanup in Everett. Senator DiDomenico has been working for almost two years to achieve this goal, securing language in multiple bills as well as fi ling a standalone bill to remove this classifi cation. The change is expected to have positive environmental and economic impacts in surrounding communities as well as improve public transit connectivity. “I am proud to share that language I have been working on to allow for the construction of a transformational soccer stadium in Everett for the New England Revolution has been included in the fi nal Economic Development bill,” said Senator DiDomenico. “This language paves the RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM An architect’s rendition of a proposed professional soccer stadium and waterfront park in Everett may come to fruition thanks to an economic development bill. (Courtesy photo) way for the public process to move forward on a project that will help my community clean up a power plant site that has been a health and environmental hazard for decades. This will result in hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment, cleanup of a hazardous waste site, the creation of good paying union jobs, and open our waterfront for the public to enjoy. I want to thank Senate President Spilka for her longtime support, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria for his advocacy and all his work on this issue, as well as the members of the conference committee for including this language in the fi nal report. This will be an economic catalyst for our community and environmental win for our residents.” The language prohibits any public funding for the stadium project, and any funding for public infrastructure improvements associated with the stadium would require matching private funds. This section of the bill also requires community mitigation agreements with the Cities of Everett and Boston. The economic development legislation authorizes $3.96 billion in capital programs and a sweeping set of policy changes to support businesses and communities alike. The bill will shortly be taken up by the Senate and House, and following its enactment will be sent to the Governor’s desk for her signature or other action. REVITALIZATION | FROM Page 1 mitted to delivering an attractive and practical fi eld to our City, while also improving the infrastructure, to make certain it remains a community staple for generations to come.” “McMackin Field has always been a special place in our community, and I am thrilled to have secured this $25,000 earmark to help bring it back to life,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D- Revere). “This project not only honors the memories so many of us hold, but it also looks forward, ensuring the fi eld is more safe, resilient, and better equipped for future generations. I’m grateful for the work of Mayor Keefe, as well as the collaboration between the city, state, the Department of Public Works, and all who have contributed to making this long-awaited revitalization a reality.”
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Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 HYM announces opening of The Yard @ Beachmont Square and The Dog Park @ The Yard Suffolk Downs to celebrate Grand Opening of The Yard with two Holiday Tree Markets R ecently, The HYM Investment Group (HYM) announced the opening of The Yard @ Beachmont Square, a space in the heart of Suffolk Downs’ Beachmont Square neighborhood. Located adjacent to Suff olk Downs’ fi rst residential building — Amaya — The Yard and The Dog Park @ The Yard are open for residents, community members and the general public to enjoy. HYM will celebrate the opening of The Yard with two Pop-Up Holiday Tree Markets on November 30 and December 8. Located at 10 Suff olk Downs Blvd. in Revere, The Yard will be utilized for Amaya resident programming and HYM-sponsored events and as a neighborhood gathering space. HYM looks forward to activating the site with a series of events and programs at The Yard in the spring: an outDonate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. Free Pickup & Towing. Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! door fi tness series, food trucks, music events, yappy hours for neighborhood dogs, and more. With a prime location along Winthrop Avenue and in close proximity to the Beachmont MBTA Blue Line Station, The Yard is an accessible and convenient outdoor gathering space for residents and visitors alike. The Yard has both turf and stone dust areas, allowing the space for active and passive play and off ering designated space for dogs at The Dog Park @ The Yard. The Dog Park, which is offi cially open to the public, includes two parks — for both large and small dogs. Outfi tted with trash receptacles and provided plastic bags, a visit to The Dog Park gives pups a chance to play and owners a chance to relax in The Yard. Suff olk Downs will celebrate the opening of The Yard with two Pop-Up Holiday Tree Markets, in partnership with Christmas Tree For Me. From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on both November 30 and December 8, stop by The Yard for holiday fun with live music by Violin Viiv and Olde Town Carolers, sweet treats from Uncle Joey’s Cannoli and The Half Cookie, arts & crafts with ESSEM Art Studio, and more. In addition to the selection of premium, fresh holiday trees, Christmas Tree For Me will also be off ering wreaths, tree skirts, stands and lights, making Suff olk Downs the best place to get your holiday decor this year. Cash, credit card, Venmo and smartphone payments will be accepted at the event. In addition, Suffolk Downs www.810bargrille.com will be partnering with the Revere Police Department on their 25th Annual Toy Drive at the Holiday Tree Markets. The Revere Police Department relies on community help to make the annual toy drive successful. If you are able, please consider donating a new and unwrapped toy to the Annual Toy Drive; donation bins will be available at the Holiday Tree Market at The Yard on both November 30 and December 8. “Suff olk Downs is a place for people to gather, have fun, and enjoy the neighborhood we’re building,” said HYM Managing Partner/CEO Thomas N. O’Brien. “As we continue construction, we’ve looked for creative ways to utilize and open parcels to the community for enjoyment. We look forward to welcoming Amaya residents and members of the greater Revere community to The Yard, where everyone can experience a lively space to connect, relax, and celebrate all that Suff olk Downs’ Beachmont Square neighborhood has to off er.” “We’re thrilled to see the activation of The Yard and The Dog Park @ The Yard in our up-andcoming Suff olk Downs neighborhood. Community spaces like these are opportunities to relax, have some fun, and meet your neighbors from across Revere,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. “I’m looking forward to the creative seasonal events that will inaugurate this space, and set the tone for both the commercial and residential districts of Suff olk Downs to become ‘places to be’ in Revere for generations to come. I appreciate the focus on the development of new, exciting community spaces in Revere, and I welcome the fun that they will invite into our neighborhood.” For more information on Suffolk Downs, visit atsuff olkdowns. com. For more information on Amaya, visit liveamaya.com. For more information on HYM, visit www.hyminvestments.com
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 7 Come enjoy Polymnia Choral Society’s “Merrily We Sing” holiday concert! F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. Every year people in our area look forward to starting off their holiday season with Polymnia’s winter concert. Polymnia promises a fun, festive and surprising choral concert for your family and friends! On December 7, Polymnia will kick off the season with a great holiday concert titled Merrily We Sing! Polymnia will feature songs of peace and good cheer for you and your family. Join Polymnia for this joyous celebration of the holiday season! The concert will involve traditional carols and songs that celebrate diff erent aspects of the holiday season. Feel free to sing along on sing holiday favorites! The concert promises to be a fun time for all ages. It will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Herbert St, Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. To purchase tickets for this concert: https://polymnia.ticketleap.com/ MBTA Announces Return of Subway Line Managers The new Subway Line Managers will work under the strategic leadership of the Transit Facilities Management team led by MBTA Chief of Stations Dennis Varley to a ensure safe, clean, and rider-focused experience in stations across the system. B OSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced the return of Subway Line Managers as part of a comprehensive eff ort to maintain the visual appearance and upkeep of subway stations systemwide. With a renewed focus on providing the best in-station experience for the public, the MBTA’s Subway Line Managers provide hands-on management of station conditions, ensuring that facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for all riders. “Stations are the gateway to our system and they are integral to the communities that we serve. With the hiring of these new Subway Line Managers, we’re taking significant steps in demonstrating our commitment toward transforming the rider experience,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “In just over a year, we’ve maximized our efforts while performing track work, making our stations cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. I hope riders see and feel that improvements are happening, and our team members, under Dennis Varley’s leadership, want every rider to take pride in their public transit system right here in Massachusetts. So, I welcome Amanda Bright, Mike Brunache, Alexander Soto, and Jaleesa Turner for being on the team and taking on this challenge.” Elevating Station Management Under the Chief of Stations Brought back at the direction of General Manager Eng and MBTA Chief of Stations Dennis Varley, the Subway Line Manager position furthers the MBTA’s eff orts to build a dynamic stations and facilities team that can proactively tackle in-station challenges. The Subway Line Managers report to the MBTA’s Deputy Chief of Stations within the Transit Facilities Management team led by Varley. These new managers — Amanda Bright on the Red Line, Mike Brunache on the Orange Line, Alexander Soto on the Blue Line, and Jaleesa Turner on the Green Line — will ensure that the MBTA’s transit stations are maintained to meet the needs of the community. They will report directly to Varley’s team, providing continuous feedback and facilitating improvements based on real-time assessments of station conditions. Subway Line Managers Key Responsibilities Focused on the rider experience, Subway Line Managers will be responsible for the following on each of their respective subway lines: • Oversee station appearance: Ensure safety and visual appeal and conduct regular inspections. • Report and address issues: Identify and report station conditions, make necessary adjustments as needed in order to improve rider experience, and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and cleaning with relevant departments as needed • Escalate concerns: Facilitate repairs and promptly escalate any safety-related issues. MBTA | SEE Page 15 winter-concert/. Accessibility Information: St. Mary’s Church has a ramp on its side entrance. A lift is available from the side entrance to 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 reach the main entrance of the Church. Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@ polymnia.org. Jordan Goudreau 978-852-4923 or Archangel Advisors Nick Brunzell 305-710-4130 J.Archangel@Outlook.com 2 27
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 BBB Tip: How to spot and avoid job scams this holiday season R etailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfi ll holiday shoppers’ demands, whether online or in person. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into a long-term employment opportunity. However, they are He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett sometimes not all that they seem. When looking for seasonal work to help fund holiday purchases and household bills, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some suggestions to make the seasonal job hunt successful. According to the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, employment scams were the second riskiest in 2023. Being proactive in fi nding the right opportunity is key, but be careful when a job just seems too good to be true. Tips to avoid holiday job scams: * Employers will never ask for payment upfront for a job. Beware of businesses that ask applicants to pay for job supplies, an application or training fees. These expenses are the employer’s responsibility — and asking for money is a big red fl ag that something is wrong. * Be wary of job offers that don’t require an interview. Even during the peak hiring season, reputable companies prefer to talk to top job candidates before hiring them. If a job off er is presented without an interview (on the phone or in person) or is off ered only via the Internet, question the company’s hiring practices and do a little more digging. * Be wary of big money for small jobs. If an employer promises outrageously good wages for simple tasks — such as reshipping packages, stuff - ing envelopes or answering phones — this is a red fl ag. These too-good-to-be-true off ers might be an attempt to steal your personal information from a fake job application and can cause problems for you for a long time. * Never work for a company before they hire you. A legitimate company will not ask potential applicants to complete complex projects before making an offi cial off er. Before beginning any work, request an off er letter or written confi rmation of what the job entails, including an offi cial start date and compensation details. Read more about employment scams and how to avoid them at https://www.bbb.org/. For more holiday tips, visit https://www.bbb.org/all/holiday-hq RevereTV Spotlight T his has been a slow production week, but that does not mean the channel isn’t full of scheduled programming for you to enjoy. Catch up on some festive fall coverage from events around the city, such as Fright Night 2024 and the Great Pumpkin Dash. These videos are playing daily on television but are also posted to Instagram and YouTube. Follow RevereTV on Instagram for the most up-todate community bulletins and more concise video coverage of events. The City of Revere and the Department of Conservation & Recreation held a ribboncutting ceremony at Sullivan Park a few weeks ago. Watch on YouTube to learn about what went into rehabilitating this recreational area on the beach for everyone to enjoy. Check out a new business by the beach, Perros Paisas, by watching the ribbon-cutting ceremony now playing on RevereTV. Perros Paisas is a Colombian-style hotdog restaurant on North Shore Road. There is also a new Urgent Care facility now open on Squire Road called AFC Urgent Care. This ribbon-cutting ceremony is posted along with the others on the Community Channel and YouTube. The RevereTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 for Comcast subscribers and 3 and 614 on RCN. The channel is currently scheduled with a few cooking show reruns with episodes that include seasonal recipes. The most recently recorded program in this rotation is “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo,” featuring Piantedosi Bakery. Follow along on YouTube as they teach you to make homemade meatball subs. Northeast Metro Tech students recorded the fi rst episode of a brand-new season of “Northeast Cooks” in which they make bandeja paisa. If you’re interested in cooking some traditional Italian dishes, catch the cooking segment of the “RPS Italian Heritage Month Celebration,” which is playing on the channel and YouTube. The two recipes in the segment are eggs in purgatory and tiramisu. By next week, you’ll be able to watch a new episode of “Life Issues with Judie vanKooiman.” There will also be coverage from the Revere Chamber of Commerce Gala & Awards Dinner that happened on Saturday. Keep up with the Revere High School Football team and their recent wins by watching live coverage of most games on the Community Channel and YouTube. Replays of games play on television but are taken down RevereTV | SEE Page 15
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 9 Veterans’ Services Department hosts Veterans’ Day breakfast Shown from left: Mayor Patrick Keefe, RHS JROTC Leader Major Deborah Bowker, with State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff rey Turco. (Courtesy photo, Julia Cervantes) Veterans are shown being served the breakfast buffet. (Courtesy photos, Veterans’ Services Assistant Director Julia Cervantes) By Tara Vocino T he City of Revere Veterans’ Services Department hosted a Veterans’ Day breakfast at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on Monday. Lauren Buck with Robert Golding, who served breakfast. Former Revere Veterans Services Offi cer Marc Silvestri with Korea and Vietnam veteran Alberto Cammarato. 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! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. The Revere High School JROTC Honor Guard were in attendance. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional Shown from left: Kathy Savage, VFW auxiliary member June Dennen, Vietnam Era/Cold War veteran Tom Berube, Asst. Director Julia Cervantes, US Navy veteran Melanie Stennis, Donna Dreeszen, Ella DiPrima, and Rick Savage. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Mayor Patrick Keefe Hosts Packed Fall Reception Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomes John Festa, Hal Abrams, and Council President Anthony Cogliandro. Ward 6 Councillor Chris Giannino, State Representative Jessica Giannino, with Jennifer and Mayor Patrick Keefe Council support of Mayor Patrick Keefe, Councillors Marc Silvestri, Paul Argenzio, and Joanne McKenna. Revere Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio joined Mayor Patrick Keefe. State Representative Jeff Turco is shown with Jenn and Mayor Patrick Keefe, Councillor Juan Jaramillo with Crystal and Lucas Jaramillo. Local developer Jamie Russo and Councillor-AtLarge Anthony Zambuto DJ Stevie Ray with the guests of honor Mayor Patrick and Jennifer Keefe. Director of Elder Aff airs Debbie Peczka DiGiulio, Dominic Bocchino, Revere Police Chief David and Rhonda Callahan with Mayor Patrick Keefe. Jennifer Keefe with Rose Burns Aide to Mayor Keefe, Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya, and Taylor Catalano communications agent for Mayor Keefe. Representing the Revere Fire Department Local 926, Capt. Mark Wolfgang, Deputy Chief James Cullen, and Secretary/Treasurer Capt. Michael O’Hara. Mayor Patrick Keefe with School Committee members Aisha Milbury-Ellis, Anthony Caggiano, and John Kingston. Janis Wildman, Patti Gallucci and Elaine Avallone with Mayor Keefe last week at the Fall Reception. Mayor Patrick Keefe with former Revere Director of Finance George Anzuoni, and Mario Zepaj. Former Revere Fire Chief Dan Doherty was with Mayor Patrick Keefe at the Fall Reception. Mayor Patrick Keefe is with State Representative Jeff Turco, Jim, Cheryl, Jay and Ricky Griffi n, Councillor Chris Giannino and Jimmy Nigro. Michael Dantone and Lisa Cuscuna were at Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Fall Reception last week. Irma Accettullo and Sabra Abougalala at the Wharf showing support for Mayor Patrick Keefe
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 11 19th T Annual Veterans Day Dinner Dance honors veterans for their service he Revere Veterans Committee sponsored the 19th Annual Veterans Day Dinner Dance on Monday night at the Beachmont Veterans of Foreign Wars. Shown from left to right: Wayne Shaff er, Afghanistan veteran Brian Rodrigues and Vietnam combat wounded veteran Ken Holgersen. Event cohost Al Terminiello thanked veterans for their service. The event cohosts were veteran/City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky and Revere Veterans Committee co-chair Al Terminiello. St. Jean’s Credit Union employees Business Development Vice President John Kingston and President/ CEO David Surface and his wife, Debra, sponsored and served Chinese food. Pictured during Monday’s 19th Annual Veterans Committee Dinner Dance at the Beachmont Veterans of Foreign Wars, from left to right: Seated: Dale Willett and Mike Prizio; standing: Marie Loconzolo and Ernest Brown. Nancy Monkiewicz and Disc Jockey Alan LaBella did the cha-cha. Pamela Blaykhman and the oldest veteran in the room, Ken Mason, 98, who served in World War II Joanne Monteforte won $270 in the 50-50 raffl e. Korea and Vietnam veteran Alberto Cammarano and Air Force veteran Alfonso Mattaliano, Vietnam veteran David Fisher and retired Navy Cold War veteran Maureen Hennis danced to “That’s Amore.” Seniors danced to the electric slide. Shown from left to right: Seated: Ken Mason, Joe and RoRo Cattoggio, Donna DiLiegro, Flo Massucco and Tyler Shaff er; standing: Pam Blyakhman and Wayne and Susan Shaff er. The dance fl oor was packed all night long. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 REVERE UNIFIED TEAM: The Revere High School Unifi ed Basketball Team and coaches, including Tom Mackey. SMILES AND ‘BUCKETS’: Malden and Revere Unified Basketball Teams shine at GBL Jamboree Student-athletes join together to make it a day full of competition and fun for all at Salemwood Fieldhouse in Malden By Steve Freker W hat it came down to, after all, was not how many baskets they could score, but how many smiles they could generate. The Third Annual Greater Boston League Unifi ed Basketball Jamboree was held Tuesday at the Sam Fishman Fieldhouse at Salemwood K-8 School in Malden. The baskets were scored aplenty, no doubt. But the “Smile Quotient”? Quite simply, through the roof! “This is the best day of the year for our athletics program,” said Charlie Conefrey, Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness, Athletics and Physical Education. “There is nothing better than seeing our studentathletes work side-by-side and have so much fun competing out there.” Unifi ed Sports is one of the fastest-growing programs in the nation. Based foundationally on the principles of equity and inclusivity, Unifi ed Sports joins people with and without intellectual and physical challenges on the same team. Originating from Special Olympics in 2018, Unifi ed Sports was inspired by a simple principle: Training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. A 1997 Malden High School graduate and MHS Golden Tornado Hall of Famer, Conefrey took the reins of the Athletic Department in 2016. Under Conefrey’s leadership, Malden High School and its athletic program was a pioneer in establishing Unifi ed Sports as an integral part of its overall off erings in the Greater Boston League (GBL). “We are fortunate to have a REVERE BENCH: The Revere Unifi ed Basketball Team’s Bench. large, enthusiastic group of students in our high school who are challenged in their daily lives and love to take part in organized sports,” Conefrey said, noting that Malden off ers basketball in the fall and outdoor
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 13 NUMBER ONE: Malden High School’s Unifi ed Basketball Team’s Raquel Machado let everyone know what she thinks of her team at Tuesday’s Greater Boston League Basketball Jamboree. TEAM HELPERS: From left: Tom, Rich and Tyler were helping out the Medford team at the Greater Boston League Jamboree. track in the spring for its Unifi ed Sports program. Malden was the first GBL school to off er Unifi ed Sports and in its fi rst year traveled and hosted games and events with other schools in the Eastern Mass. region. Gradually, led by the leadership of Malden and Medford, the GBL began to expand and grow, and so did the Unifi ed Sports aspect of athletic programs. At Tuesday’s event, dubbed the GBL Jamboree, nearly every GBL school was represented at the event, including Malden and Revere. The teams are coed and include challenged studentathletes assisted by “helpers,” most of whom are members of the respective schools’ traditional boys and girls basketball teams. “I’ve yet to meet one of the helper studentathletes who has not benefi ted from their interaction with the Unified Sports players,” Conefrey said. “It enhances their lives and teaches them some important life lessons. It’s great to see.” The Malden Athletic Director, who was a GBL All-Star basketball guard himself in DRIVE FOR MALDEN: Omar drives to the basket for Malden. the late 1990s, said many of the helper student-athletes from the Unifi ed Sports games also volunteer in similar roles in the Unifi ed Physical Education Classes — also off ered at Malden High School — again one of the fi rst schools to do so in the GBL. Malden has four times been recognized as an exemplary “National Unified Sports School” by Special Olympics and is expecting a fi fth such selection this year. “It’s great to see everyone having such as great time,” Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo, who was a Division 1 head boys basketball coach at Peabody High in the 2000s, said. “Our Unifi ed teams work very hard and we appreciate all the work their coach April Edmunds and her assistant put in to make this all happen.” “We are proud of what we have established here and intend on continuing to be successful in allowing all of our students to participate in some form of athletics,” Conefrey said. “Everyone wins with Unifi ed Sports.” ‘CHARLIE BUCKETS’: Charlie “Buckets” Fielding and his trademark, underhand “jumpshot” has resulted in plenty of points for his Malden team this season. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) MALDEN UNIFIED TEAM: Coach April Edmunds (center) joined with Malden Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey (left) and Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo in congratulating the Unifi ed Basketball Team and the helpers from the Malden Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 REVERE HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP By Dom Nicastro Revere boys soccer season ends in Division 2 quarterfinals The Revere High School boys soccer team concluded a memorable 2024 season with a narrow 1-0 loss to top-seeded Wakefi eld in the Division 2 state quarterfi nals on Nov. 12. The game was a hard-fought battle that highlighted the Patriots’ defensive resolve and fi ght. Despite holding Wakefi eld to a scoreless tie at halftime, Revere was ultimately edged out in the second half, bringing its impressive playoff run to an end. The quarterfinal matchup showcased moments of brilliance from both teams, with Revere’s goalkeeper, senior Malek Sakhri, standing out, as he made several key saves to keep his team in contention, including a standout stop against a powerful shot from Wakefi eld’s Jack Millward in the fi rst half. The Patriots had their own chances but were unable to convert. Revere’s postseason journey began as the No. 9 seed in a bracket of 38 teams. The Patriots started their playoff campaign with a confi dent 2-1 victory over No. 24 East Longmeadow. Senior forward Patrick Valentim was the hero of that match, scoring both goals, assisted by fellow seniors Angel Ortez and Francisco Navarette. Their second-round encounter against No. 8 Bedford was even more dramatic. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and double overtime, the match came down to penalty kicks. Sakhri’s critical save during the shootout combined with Valentim’s clutch goal secured a 2-1 win and propelled Revere to the quarterfi nals. Revere’s regular season ended with an impressive 12-2-2 record. Ortez led the team with 15 goals and was a creative force in the midfi eld, while Valentim contributed 12 goals, including game-winners in crucial matches. Santiago Velez also made significant contributions with six goals, proving his worth as a reliable scorer. The Patriots allowed an average of only 1.18 goals per game, showcasing their ability to maintain composure under pressure. Revere says goodbye to a talented senior class: Brayan Medina, Kaue Alves, Eric DeCarvalho, Jeremy Romero, Jared Romero, Nicolas Vieira de Araujo Moreira, Nicolas Ruiz, Daniel Espinosa, Angel Ortez, Malek Sakhri, Luis Silva, Besmir Collaku and Santiago Velez. The team is poised for continued success thanks to a solid group of underclassmen. Juniors like Patrick Valentim and Gustavo Santos are expected to step into leadership roles next season, with Valentim’s scoring prowess and Santos’ midfi eld versatility being crucial assets. Here are the fi nal Revere stats: Top scorers: • Angel Ortez: 15 goals. • Patrick Valentim: 12 goals. • Santiago Velez: 6 goals. • Francisco Navarette: 4 goals. • Brayan Medina: 3 goals. Top assist leaders: • Francisco Navarette: 7 assists. • Angel Ortez: 5 assists. • Brayan Medina: 4 assists. • Santiago Velez: 3 assists. • Gustavo Santos: 2 assists. Revere girls cross country finishes strong The Revere High School girls cross country team ran its last race for the season, the divisional round of the MIAA Championship. It didn’t advance (neither as a team nor as any individuals). “We ran out at Fort Devens for the fi rst time so we were unfamiliar with the course,” Revere coach Katie Sinnott said. “Off the starting line we got a little bottlenecked and pushed back, so that didn’t put us into a good place right from the beginning. The course also took the runners out into a technical terrain loop with a steep hill and narrow path which definitely posed a challenge. While the times were not as fast as last week, many of them improved or were close to their times on the Malden course, the most similar course in our league.” Sinnott said she is proud of her girls for sticking through a mentally and physically demanding season, and she wishes them luck as they all head into the track seasons. “I look forward to building a strong team again next cross country season and in a shameless plug — if anyone knows a student who will be attending RHS next year and is interested in participating in a sport, cross country is a great one,” the coach said. “We are really supportive, inclusive and the sport is all about bettering yourself. Any athlete who plays a sport in the winter, but not in the fall should consider joining.” Revere individual results at divisional meet: • Olivia Rupp — 56th overall — 22:53 • Valeria Sepulveda Quintero — 128th overall — 25:52 • Rania Hamdani — 131st all — 25:56 over• Daniela Santana Baez — 138th overall — 26:37 • Emma DeCrosta — 156th overall — 29:45 RHS Girls Cross Country Team, shown from left to right: Rania Hamdani, Daniela Santana Baez, Head Coach Katie Sinnott, Olivia Rupp, Valeria Sepulveda Quintero and Emma DeCrosta. (Advocate fi le photos) The RHS Patriots Boys Soccer Team, shown from left to right: Bottom row: Kaue Alves, Gustavo Santos, Leonardo Andrade, Luis Silva, Santiago Velez, Brayan Medina, Angel Ortez, Noah Gaviria, Nicolas Morgira and Francisco Navarette; top row: Head Coach Manny Lopes, Assistant Coach Christian Mancia, Jared Romero, Romeo Landaverde, Jeremy Romero, Eric De Carvalho, Patrick Valentim, Cristian Flores, Maicol Pomar, Daniel Espinosa, Malek Sakhri, Adin Lozich, Besmir Collaku and Nicolas Ruiz with Assistant Coaches Samuel Ochoa and Gerardo Rodriguez.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 15 Football Pats extend winning streak with 40-20 victory over Boston Latin By Dom Nicastro I t’s this simple: The Revere High School football team is a team transformed. From a rocky 0-4 start to a dominant five-game winning streak, Revere has turned its season around, adding another chapter to its remarkable journey with a 40-20 road victory over Boston Latin last Friday night. With this win, Revere improved to 5-4 overall and continues to ride the momentum heading into their home game against Wakefi eld on Nov. 15. Coach Lou Cicatelli couldn’t contain his pride in the team’s performance and growth over the course of the season. “The boys played very well against a very good Boston Latin team,” Cicatelli said. “We’ve just gotten better, we got smarter, we got faster. The coaches did a great job sticking together and making sure that the kids got better.” The Patriots have been lighting up the scoreboard throughout their winning streak, with four of the fi ve victories featuring scores in the 40s. This high-scoring trend continued against Boston Latin, driven by standout performances from Revere’s core players. MBTA | FROM Page 7 “I’m looking forward to all of the great work we’ll accomplish together,” said Chief of Stations Varley. “Stations are supposed to be inviting and effi cient spaces for our riding public and we look forward to working together to ensure they meet the public’s expectations.” More about the Subway Line Managers Red Line Subway Manager Amanda Bright: A veteran MBTA employee of 17 years, Amanda Bright joined the MBTA in 2007, holding various roles on the Revenue, Vendor Management, and Automated Fare Collection teams. Bright Geovani Woodard scored another three touchdowns and surpassed 200 rushing yards. Woodard, who now boasts over 1,200 rushing yards on the season, continues to be a standout performer and a key reason for Revere’s off ensive surge. “Geo was Geo again, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He’s over 1,200 yards, and there’s still two games to go.” Quarterback Danny Hou showcased his dual-threat capability with 150 rushing yards and a touchdown on off ense, while also making an impact on defense with an interception returned for a touchdown. “Danny was so elusive the other night, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He put a move on a kid, a defensive back on the edge, and it was legit: the kid’s knees buckled.” Yousef Benhamou also contributed to the team’s scoring eff orts, notching 100 rushing yards and a touchdown to round out Revere’s balanced off ensive attack. “All of them had big nights,” Cicatelli said, referring to Woodard, Hou and Benhamou. Revere’s upcoming game against Wakefi eld presents a formidable challenge. Wakefi eld comes in strong, with a recent victory over Lynn Clasholds extensive experience in coordinating closely with the MBTA’s Maintenance Control Center, serving as a leading inter-departmental liaison, and successfully implementing projects and assignments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University. Orange Line Subway Manager Mike Brunache: With strong leadership, program management, and rider communication experience, Mike Brunache joins the MBTA from Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis) where he served as a Commuter Rail Conductor for the last decade, assisting passengers, providing riders with information, and anRevere’s Geo Woodward on the carry during their recent win against Malden (Advocate fi le photo) sical and a well-balanced offense and defense. “They’re a very, very good football team, well-balanced, and they do it on both sides of the ball,” Cicatelli said. “They’ve got a huge off ensive and defensive line, but we’ve got speed, and I still believe we have the two best players on the fi eld with Geo and Danny.” Cicatelli noted that while Revere plays well on the road, returning home for this matchup will be a true test of their swering questions from the public. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Newbury College. Blue Line Subway Manager Alexander Soto: Alexander Soto comes to the MBTA with 15 years of facilities leadership and satisfaction experience in the academic and healthcare sectors, most recently working as an Assistant Director of Building Services and Event Support at Babson College since 2020 where he ensured the service of all on-campus buildings and facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. Green Line Subway Manager Jaleesa Turner: evolved style of play. “I think we’re a different team,” Cicatelli said, refl ecting on their season’s early challenges at home (0-4 start). “When you look back at those four losses, we were still trying to fi gure out who was going to snap the football. We made a big change with Danny under center and incorporating misdirection and deception with the Wing T, and it’s worked.” Revere’s five-game streak has shown that this team is With over a decade in customer service roles, Jaleesa Turner also comes to the MBTA most recently from Keolis where she fi rst served as an Assistant Conductor in 2018 before becoming a Manager of Terminal Operations in 2020, working collaboratively with internal employees and departments to ensure eff ective rail operations. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Salem State University. For more information, visit mbta.com or connect with the T on X @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. resilient and improving with each week. With Woodard’s historical season, Hou’s leadership and versatility and Benhamou’s reliable performances, Revere’s off ense has found its rhythm. The Patriots’ lateseason surge has also featured a defense that makes key plays, including Hou’s pick-six against Boston Latin. “We’re on a roll,” Cicatelli said. “And hopefully, we can fi nish strong in the next two games.” RevereTV | FROM Page 8 from YouTube until the end of the season. The latest game is from Friday versus Boston Latin. Local government meetings play live as they happen on YouTube and RTV GOV, which is channel 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN. The current rotation of scheduled replays includes Legislative Aff airs Sub-Committee, Appointments Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, Conservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Disabilities, and License Commission.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 OBITUARIES ‘Red B. Lehmann Andre BL h O f Revere. Passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Jeannette (Marchand) Lehmann. Born in Revere on April 4, 1933 to the late Andrew D. and Amanda (Nicotera) Lehmann. Devoted father of Patricia Lehmann and preceded in death, son Andrew Lehmann. Dear brother of the late Antoinette Barry and her husband Larry of Saugus. Also, survived by 9 nieces and 14 and nephews. Andrew worked at the Boston Gas Company for 43 years, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Family and friends were invited to attend a Visitation at the If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available O f Revere. Passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on October 6, 1931, in Everett, to the late Constantino Casto and Josephine (Savio), Millie lived an incredible life that spanned 93 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Russo. Her spirit was one that embraced challenges with grace and resilience, an attribute she imparted to her children and those around her. She was a woman whose heart was as warm as her kitchen, where she whipped up meals that both nourished the body and comforted the soul. Millie spent a signifi cant portion of her life as a Certifi ed Nursing Assistant, a profession that allowed her to extend her intrinsic care and compassion to others. She was a hard worker who dedicated herself to her role, often going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of her patients. Millie’s work in the medical fi eld was more than just a job; it was a testament to her altruistic nature. In her personal life, Millie was a force to be reckoned with, raising four boys with an uncanny blend of toughness and love. She was a devoted mother of Donna (Russo) Menchin and her husband James of Revere, Robert Russo and his wife Donna of Revere, James Russo and his wife Sonja of FL, Ronald Russo Sr of Revere, and Paul Russo Sr. of Revere. Dear sibling of the late Rosemarie McCormick, Elaine Casto, and Barbara Steinberger. Adored grandmother of Kim Menchin and her husband Jeff rey Lampan, Melissa Follis and her husband George, Lori-anne Russo, Robert RusPaul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere, on Thursday, November 14, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere. Interment in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Carmela “Millie” Russo so and his wife Danielle, Janine Cambria and her husband Steven, James “Jimbo” Russo and his wife Kara, Christin Canoro and her husband Daniel, Savanah Slone, Dawn Russo, Tianna Russo and her husband Brandon, Ronald Jr., Danina Manzo and her wife Lori Manzo, Chantel Russo Manzo, and the late Paul Russo Manzo Jr. Cherished great grandmother of 27, and great great grandmother of 5. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Tuesday, November 12 followed by a Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Parker Ke O f Revere. It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their patriarch, Parker Ke (called Oum Sao). He will be forever remembered by his wife, daughters, son, grandsons, granddaughters, brother, extended families and friends. Parker’s family settled in Revere, Massachusetts in September of 1988. Parker and his family worked very hard to achieve their dreams. He was well known and loved throughout the Cambodian community in Revere and Lynn. Parker was dedicated and loving to his family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Friday, November 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Parker Ke, who passed away on November 8th, at 85 years. His Funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th at 8:00 a.m., followed by Graveside Services and Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett at 9:00 a.m.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 17 AUTOMATIC ESTATE TAX LIEN F or anyone dying owning real estate in MassachuNotice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, Public Hearing: 1. Amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restriction Generally by adding: “No Parking on Right Hand Side of the Road” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 2. Amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restriction Generally by adding: “No Parking on Right Hand Side of the Road” 3. Amend Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restrictions Generally by adding: Location Direction From To Way Way Type Parking Three Hour Parking No Parking Parking Area Side From To Way Time of Towing No Parking 5. Amend Schedule XI of Title 10 Handicapped Person Parking by adding: Attest: Christopher Ciaramella - Chairman of the Traffic Commission November 15, 2024 setts at the time of his or her death, there is an automatic estate tax lien imposed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There are essentially two ways to release this lien. If the gross estate is less than $2million, no Massachusetts estate tax return needs to be fi led. In such a case, an Estate Tax Affi davit would need to be executed by the person in possession of the real estate or the Personal Representative of the estate in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 65C, Section 14, certifying that the value of the gross estate does not necessitate the fi ling of an estate tax return. The Estate Tax Affi davit needs to be notarized and recorded at the registry of deeds where the real estate is located. If the decedent’s gross estate is over $2million, then a Massachusetts estate tax return, Form M-706, needs to be filed with the estate tax bureau. Once the estate tax is paid and the return is accepted as fi led, the estate tax bureau will issue an estate tax closing letter and a Certifi cate Releasing the Automatic Estate Tax Lien. The Certifi cate will then be recorded at the appropriate registry of deeds. This will serve to release the automatic estate tax lien. Furthermore, a certifi ed copy of the decedent’s death certifi - cate will need to be recorded at the appropriate registry of deeds where any and all real estate is located. This puts notice to all interested third parties that the decedent has passed away and therefore is no longer a title holder. It should also be noted that according to Mass General Laws Chapter 65C, Section 14(a), the lien stays with the real estate for ten years, unless released sooner by the recording of the Estate Tax Affi - davit or the Certifi cate Releasing the Massachusetts Estate Tax Lien. The Estate Tax Affi davit, as introduced by the Massachusetts legislature, applies to decedents dying on or after January 1, 1997. The Estate Tax Affi davit will also state that the gross estate of the decedent does not necessitate the fi ling of a federal estate tax return. Currently, the federal estate tax exemption is $13.6million. Very few estates are subject to a federal estate tax. There is a much greater likelihood of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 being extended beyond January 1, 2026 if the Republicans end up controlling the House of Representatives. As of this writing, they already control the Presidency and the Senate. The federal estate tax exemption will drop to approximately $6million on January 1, 2026 if the tax provisions enacted in 2017 are not extended. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 Callejas, Quino A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Quino, Amanda K Kmdt T SELLER2 Merrill, Darren C ADDRESS 652 Park Ave DATE PRICE 10.21.24 650000 Revere
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST — Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://massterlist.com/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from budget vetoes by Gov. Maura Healey. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. $1.5 MILLION FOR BEST LENDING PRACTICES AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS (H 4800) House 135-23, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $1.5 million for the operation of a grant program for best lending practices, fi rst-time homeowner counseling for nontraditional loans and at least ten foreclosure education centers. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $1.5 million was eliminated. “I am striking language for an earmark not consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. “The reduction in the item incorporates the amount of the stricken earmarked funds. This funding level will continue to support consumer counseling programs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.5 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4800) House 154-4, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $250,000 for a competitive grant program to school districts to support the implementation of fi nancial literacy standards for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $250,000 was eliminated. “I am vetoing this item to an amount consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. “Other sources of funding for fi nancial literacy appropriated in this budget will mitigate the eff ects of this veto.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $250,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes $2 MILLION FOR INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (H 4800) House 154-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $2 million (reducing funding from $3.3 million to $1.3 million) for a program to increase student participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and English. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $2 million was eliminated. “I am reducing this item to an amount consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $2 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Jeff Turco Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Here are the unoffi cial results on the fi ve questions on the November ballot. According to the Secretary of State’s website: Elections results are often separated into two categories: unoffi cial and offi cial. Unofficial results are announced by local poll workers shortly after the polls close on Election Night. These results are typically shared with media organizations and may even be posted online by local election offi cials. Unoffi cial results are subject to change as additional ballots are counted and tallies are confi rmed. The secretary of state does not publish unoffi cial election results on its website. Offi cial results are fi nal election results that have been certifi ed by local city and town clerks and submitted to the secretary of state’s offi ce which reviews them and then publishes them on its website. QUESTION #1 (approved 71.6 percent to 28.4 percent) asked voters if they approved of a proposed law that would allow the state auditor to audit the Legislature. SUPPORTERS REACT: “We’re grateful that more than 71 percent of Massachusetts voters stood up for a more transparent and accountable Legislature focused on making life better in the commonwealth,” said a spokesperson for Yes on 1. “Our campaign brought together advocates, community leaders and everyday people from across the political spectrum who worked together to pass this important reform. We especially thank Auditor Diana DiZoglio for championing this issue, and the voters for overwhelmingly supporting it.” OPPONENTS REACT: “Consistent with how the Legislature has moved forward with every voter-approved ballot question in the past, we will consider next steps regarding how to best respect the Question 1 election results in a manner that aligns with the fundamental principles of the Massachusetts Constitution, including separation of powers,” said Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano in a joint statement In the meantime, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio wasted no time in notifying House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka, a mere three days after the election, that she is reviving her audit of the Legislature which met a roadblock in March 2023 when the two legislative leaders refused to provide her offi ce with information for the audit. This refusal led to the ballot question which was championed by DiZoglio. In a November 8 letter to Mariano and Spilka, DiZoglio said the audit “will cover all of the topics we were unable to fully review in our previous audit, due to your refusal to participate in the audit process.” DiZoglio set a deadline of November 11 for the Legislature to provide the materials she requested. “Our work will start with a review of high-risk areas, such as state contracting and procurement procedures, the use of taxpayer-funded nondisclosure agreements, and a review of your balance forward line item — including a review of all relevant fi nancial receipts and information,” DiZoglio wrote. “Section 12 of Chapter 11 of the General Laws of the General Laws requires organizations being audited to provide our audit team with books, documents and other records pertaining to the audit. We may also make inquiries regarding audit issues with the members of your staff responsible for the functions involved in this audit, and request, from management, written confi rmation of statements your staff made to us during the audit.” In March 2023, House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said in a letter to DiZoglio, “That your office has the legal authority to conduct an audit of the General Court is a claim entirely without legal support or precedent, as it runs contrary to multiple, explicit provisions of the Massachusetts Constitution, and is wholly unnecessary as the public currently has full and ready access to the House’s fi nancial information.” “All of the House’s accounts are available on the Commonwealth’s Financial Records Transparency Platform (“CTHRU”) webpage, which can be viewed at www.macomptroller.org/cthru,” continued the letter. “There are no expenditures of the House that are not posted on CTHRU and available for public inspection. Additionally, the House adopts rules for each legislative session, including a rule that requires all House accounts to be independently audited on an annual basis in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America and the standards applicable to fi nancial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and that the audit report be fi led with the House Clerk for public inspection.” QUESTION #2 (approved 59 percent to 41 percent) asked voters if they approve of a proposed law that would eliminate the current requirement that in order to get a high school diploma, a student must pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in mathematics, science, technology and English. SUPPORTERS REACT: “In passing Question 2, Massachusetts voters have proclaimed that they are ready to let teachers teach, and students learn, without the onerous effects of a high-stakes standardized test undermining the mission of public education: to prepare all students for future success as citizens, workers and creative, happy adults,” said Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy in a joint statement. “For years, educators in classrooms across the commonwealth have been voicing concerns about the harmful impact of the MCAS graduation requirement. Students who were passing their courses were being denied diplomas because of this requirement. Educators were forced to narrow the curriculum in order to teach to the high-stakes test.” OPPONENTS REACT: “While we are disappointed with the result, the discussion about educational equity and academic standards does not end with this vote,” said John Schneider, Chair of Protect Our Kids’ Future: Vote No on 2. “Eliminating the graduation requirement without a replacement is reckless. The passage of Question 2 opens the door to greater inequity. Our coalition intends to ensure that door does not stay open. We believe all of us, working together, should take a comprehensive look in a timely fashion at setting statewide graduation standards to properly prepare our students for college and workforce expectations. We hope the teacher’s unions will join us in that eff ort.” QUESTION #3 (approved THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 OPPONENTS REACT: ”Voters 53.8 percent to 46.2 percent) asked voters if they approve of a proposed law that would allow drivers for Lyft and Uber, and any other companies that use a digital network to connect riders to drivers for prearranged transportation, to collectively bargain to create negotiated recommendations concerning wages, benefi ts and terms and conditions of work. SUPPORTERS REACT: “We are thrilled that Massachusetts rideshare drivers have made history by winning the option to join together in a union,” said Mike Vartabedian and Roxana Rivera, co-chairs of the Yes on 3 Campaign, in a joint statement. “These drivers desperately need a voice in the workplace. Now, we can fi - nally create a path toward ensuring the rideshare industry creates jobs that are sustainable and that allow everyone who does this work full-time to live and care for their families with dignity.” OPPONENTS REACT: There was no organized group opposing Question 3. QUESTION #4 (rejected 42.9 percent to 57.1 percent) asked voters if they approve of a proposed law that would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety and depression. The substances could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator. SUPPORTERS REACT: “We spoke to tens of thousands of Massachusetts voters and heard broad agreement that natural psychedelics should be more accessible to those who cannot fi nd relief through traditional medication and therapy,” said a spokesperson for Massachusetts for Mental Health Options. “We understand there were concerns about the home grow provisions, and those concerns likely led to tonight’s result. But we have made hugely important strides on this issue of psychedelic therapy, and we will keep fi ghting to fi nd new pathways for all those who struggle with their mental health. We look forward to working with legislators in the new session to continue advocating for access, for hope and for healing.” across Massachusetts came together to reject the passage of Question 4 in recognition of the negative impacts it would have to our neighborhoods, roads, hospitals, children, pets and public safety across the state,” said Caroline Alcock Cunningham, campaign manager for the Coalition for Safe Communities. “After being outspent by 80 to 1 from a fl ood of funding that came primariPage 19 ly from organizations with a direct fi nancial interest in Question 4’s passage, Massachusetts voters decided to overwhelmingly reject this poorly written and misguided ballot question.” QUESTION #5 (rejected 35.6 percent to 64.4 percent) asked voters if they approve of a proposed law that would gradually increase, over the course of fi ve years, the current $6.75 per hour minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker, as follows: To 64 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2025; 73 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2026; 82 precent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2027; 91 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2028; and 100 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2029. BEACON | SEE Page 20 How to Know if You’re Getting Osteoporosis Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fi fties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too. In fact, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation half of women and up to 25 percent of men in the U.S. over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Here’s what you should know. Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones is also called a “silent” disease because there are no warning signs until a fracture occurs. Around 10 million Americans over age 50 currently have osteoporosis, and an additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) — 80 percent of whom are women. Most people, by the time they reach their late 30’s, gradually start losing some of their bone mass, but for women, the biggest decline happens in the fi ve to seven years following menopause, when levels of estrogen, which helps to keep bone strong, plummets. Bone loss for men occurs much more gradually. However, by age 75, osteoporosis is as common in men as it is in women. To help you determine your risk of osteoporosis, the International Osteoporosis Foundation has a quick, online test you can take at RiskCheck.Osteoporosis.Foundation. Bone Checkup According to the BHOF all women over 65 and men over 70 should have a baseline dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is a painless measurement of the calcium in your bones. But those at high risk should start around age 50. Factors that make a good case for early screening include having a family history of osteoporosis, a broken bone after age 50, vitamin D defi ciency, a smoking habit, medical conditions such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis or previous or current use of medications that can weaken bones, like steroid prednisone and certain antidepressants. Most bone density tests are covered by health insurance companies including Medicare, and are done in hospital radiology departments, private radiology practices and standalone clinics. Bone-Builders If your bone scan fi nds that you have osteopenia but have a low to moderate 10-year fracture risk, lifestyle measures are usually the best course of action. Three important things you can do to boost your bone health include: Get enough calcium and vitamin D: Calcium helps keep bones strong, and vitamin D helps us absorb calcium. Women older than 50 and men over 70 need at least 1,200 mg of calcium per day ideally from foods like dairy, canned sardines, kale, and fortifi ed orange juice. Adults over 50 need 870 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D each day, but that’s hard to get from food. Have your levels checked to see if you need a supplement. Exercise: Low impact weightbearing exercises like walking, and strength training with light weights or resistant bands several times a week can actually help build bone strength, as well as improve balance and muscle strength. Don’t smoke: Women who smoke a pack of cigarettes per day as adults have less dense bones at menopause. Osteoporosis Meds If, however, your bone density test finds that you have osteoporosis your doctor will probably recommend medications. The fi rst line of treatment is usually bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Binosto and Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel and Atelvia), and ibandronate (Boniva). These oral or injectable drugs slow the breakdown of bone but won’t build it back. For severe osteoporosis your doctor may instead prescribe an anabolic: teriparatide (Forteo), abaloparatide (Tymlos), or romosozumab (Evenity). These are typically given as daily or monthly injections and they increase the amount and strength of bones. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 20 $$ I PAY CASH $$ THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 19 for World War II military items. Top prices paid for helmets, swords, daggers, uniforms, etc. Call 617-719-1698 1. On Nov. 15, 1887, what painter of “Black Iris,” “Ram’s Head” and “Sunrise” was born? 2. Wha are November’s fl ower, mums, also called? 3. How are Eva Per?n, Ronald Reagan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy similar? 4. In 1931 about whom did the Boston Daily Globe state “ExPresident, Famous For Silence, Now Talks to ‘Doggies’ — Nap After Dinner is Part of His Daily Schedule”? 5. On Nov. 16, 2002, the first SARS virus case was reported in southern China; what does SARS stand for? 6. According to Guinness World Records, a Ukrainian achieved the fastest 10 km running while pushing a stroller (with baby): 22, 32 or 37 minutes? 7. In what year did Dallas QB Roger Staubach say “a Hail Mary” in a game — originating this expression in the NFL — 1962, 1975 or 1980? 8. On Nov. 17, 1968, the “Heidi Game” was held; what was it? 9. Which country has won 88% of Olympic table tennis gold medals: China, Cuba or USA? Answers 10. What Concord author wrote in his journal, “An earlymorning walk is a blessing for the whole day”? 11. On Nov. 18, 1963, what type of phone debuted in the USA? 12. The Roman god of fi re, Vulcan, is the namesake of what geological formation? 13. On Nov. 19, 1867, Charles Dickens arrived in Boston while doing a two-year reading tour; what did he read from that had a character seeing his own tombstone? 14. How are bass, clown and pike similar? 15. What musical that shows nightlife at the Kit Kat Club has the fi rst song “Willkommen”? 16. What punctuation is called an interrobang? 17. On Nov. 20, 1942, what road opened that was originally called the Alcan Highway? 18. What are fi ve taste elements? 19. Which turkey gobbles, female or male? 20. November 21 is National Stuffi ng Day; was there stuff - ing at the fi rst Thanksgiving? Professional SUPPORTERS REACT: “Our campaign this year was just another step toward winning what is inevitable: a future in which all Massachusetts service workers are paid a full, fair minimum wage with tips on top.” said Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage. “We will never stop. Just like in places like Michigan and Washington D.C. put the issue on the ballot three times in over ten years before workers fi nally won the raise they deserve despite corporate restaurant spending and attacks. We will continue the fi ght and ultimately win One Fair Wage plus tips for all Massachusetts. Workers. This year in Massachusetts we fought an uphill battle against millions of dollars in corporate infl uence, false claims and fear tactics, and we came closer than anyone thought possible. The fi ght for fair wages is far from over, and we will continue organizing to ensure that every worker in Massachusetts receives the dignity and respect they deserve.” OPPONENTS REACT: “This Aging in Place? AmeriGlide offers affordable stair lifts to keep you safe on the stairs. Regain your independence Eliminate the risk of falls on the stairs Access all levels of your home CALL NOW TO SAVE $200 1-844-237-6716 ON ANY STAIR LIFT! victory is because of the tireless work of tipped employees across Massachusetts who passionately advocated for their profession and asked voters to listen to the people most impacted by this ballot question,” said Chris Keohan, spokesperson for “No on 5.” “We thank the voters of Massachusetts for overwhelmingly rejecting this ill-conceived ballot question that was pushed by an outof-state organization without the support of the very workers they purported to be representing.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “We are excited to announce over $4.5 million for eleven cities and towns as part of the fi rst round of funding of the fi scal year 2025 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will assist municipalities with the implementation of Complete Streets projects, which will greatly improve safety, connectivity and access for all roadway users. We look forward to working together with local leaders as they begin planning and implementing their projects.”? --- Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding more than $4.5 million to some cities and towns for the Complete Streets Funding Program to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit users, bicyclists and people using other forms of transportation. “The SAFE and Senior SAFE grants are a smart investment in fi re protection, fi re prevention and fi re safety for the most vulnerable members of our communities. --- State Fire Marshal Jon Davine on the awarding of $2 million in grants to support fi re and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fi re at home. “As we confront an unprecedented fall fi re season, I’m asking all our residents to protect themselves, their neighbors and their communities by refraining from any outdoor activities that involve open fl ames, sparks and embers or other heat sources. ---Gov. Healey asking residents to refrain from any outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to brush and wildland fi res. “The Name a Snowplow Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE Contest has been a major success the last two years, with great submissions from schools across the commonwealth. This contest is a fun way for kids to learn about public works and for our snow and ice crews to connect with their communities. We are excited to receive creative names for our plows this year.” ---Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow Contest” for statewide elementary school students to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. 1. Georgia O’Keeff e 2. Chrysanthemums 3. Before being in government, they were actors. 4. Calvin Coolidge 5. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 6. 37 minutes, 26 seconds 7. 1975 8. An Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets game broadcast that was stopped to run the film “Heidi” — missing an exciting game ending 9. China 10. Henry David Thoreau 11. Push-button 12. Volcano 13. “A Christmas Carol” 14. They are types of fi sh. 15. “Cabaret” 16. Ending a sentence with both an exclamation point and a question mark 17. Alaska Highway 18. Bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami (or savory) 19. Male 20. Reportedly, there is no evidence of that.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 21 The entry deadline is December 6 and students can register at https://www.mass. gov/name-a-snowplow-contest-2024-25 Last year’s winners include Flower Plower, Edward Blizzardhands, Glacier Gobbler, Polar Pathmaker, Snow B Wan Kenobi, The Snolar Express, Sleetwood Mac, Snow Place Like Home, Snow-hemian Rhapsody, The Mayplower, Snow Monstah, Fast and Flurryous. 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, re search, 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 and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of November 4-8, the House met for a total of four hours and three minutes and the Senate met for a total of 56 minutes. Mon Nov. 4 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. Tues. Nov. 5 No House session No Senate session Wed. Nov. 6 House 11:02 a.m. to 12:09 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Nov. 7 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. Fri. Nov. 8 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. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! Lawn and Yard CareUSA FALL LAWN It’s Time For CLEAN-UPS - CALL NOW! • Reasonable rates • Fast, reliable service 781-521-9927 Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 Call today and r FREE SHOWER PLUS $1600 OFF 1-844-609-1066 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. SPECIAL OFFER Call
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