Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! Vol. 35, No.50 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday City rings in the holiday season at annual Tree Lighting & Santa Parade 781-286-8500 Friday, December 12, 2025 RHS project comes in under budget but faces opening delay By Barbara Taormina B rian Dakin, senior project manager for the new ReHAPPY HOLIDAYS: First Lady of Revere Jennifer Keefe, Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., Santa and Mrs. Claus posed for a photograph before the annual tree lighting last week at city hall plaza. Hundreds braved the cold temperatures to celebrate the annual tree lighting beginning with a Santa Parade. Photo highlights see pages 12–13. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) vere High School project, announced he had good news and bad news at the Building Committee meeting last week. Dakin was reviewing a 90-day construction document required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which tracks the progress of the project. Dakin said the good news was there were no changes to the scope or design of the project. The even better news was two separate estimates, one showing costs $8.8 million under budget, and a second estimate that came in $12.3 million under budget. “That keeps me confident Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio Hosts Annual Food Drive and Holiday Party we’re on the path to achieving the $10 million reduction we’ve talked about,” Dakin told the committee. But the bad news is that the high school will not open in August/September of 2028. According to Dakin, the likely opening of the school will be after the holidays at the end of 2028, most likely 2029. Dakin said the delay was “related to the complexity of resolving ground conditions at the Wonderland site. Soil management and testing were not accounted for properly.” Dakin reiterated that the project scope and budget were in good shape. “This was unforeseen but not fully unexpected,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe. “With a three-year construction project there are always blips.” Keefe said it is a large site, and the city is being extra cautious about where soil is moved. “The good news is fi - nances are lining up favorably,” added Keefe. Dakin said workers will keep leaning into this, to see if any time can be regained. “However, the only responsible thing is to acknowledge that the summer move-in date does not look like it’s achievable,” he said. Human Rights Commission Weighs Civil Rights Complaint Over Alleged Misinformation on Abortion Pill By Barbara Taormina HOLIDAY CHEER: Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, of D’Ambrosio LLP, Counselors at Law held his annual Food Drive and Holiday Celebration Saturday night at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus. Pictured from left to right, Paul Tellier, Frank Stringi, City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, City Councillor Paul Argenzio, Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio, Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, and John Cataldo. Photo highlights see page 8. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) T he Human Rights Commission reviewed a letter from a member of the community outlining a civil rights violation at their meeting last week. It was a diffi cult discussion because information in the complaint was incomplete and commissioners were unclear about their roles and responsibilities with such complaints. HUMAN RIGHTS | SEE Page 5
Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Second Graders Celebrate Thanksgiving with their families A By Melissa Moore-Randall s excitement fi lled the air with a short week and Thanksgiving on the horizon, second graders from the A.C. Whelan School enjoyed a family Thanksgiving brunch. The annual event was hosted by Second Grade teachers Mrs. Zabilski, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Coyne, Mrs. Nelson and Ms. Andrews. They organized a morning of food, fun and family. Over 100 parents, caregivers, and siblings had the opportunity to have brunch with their second graders. Teachers were overwhelmed with the generosity of the donations by families. Empanadas, bagels, donuts, danish, muffins, fruit, coffee and juices were on the menu. The cafeteria was booming with smiles and laughter as the students enjoyed the special time with their families. Christina Zabilski, one of the second-grade teachers, enjoyed the day with her students and their families. “It was so nice being able to see the students interact with their families in school. It was also nice to see so many families attending. It is a great annual event.” A.C. Whelan 2nd Grade Family Thanksgiving breakfast. A.C. Whelan 2nd Grade Teachers serving students and their families A.C. Whelan 2nd grader Salma Mejjoudou enjoying a Thanksgiving breakfast with her mom, Jamila and younger brother. A.C. Whelan 2nd grader Gabriela De Los Santos and her mom, Marcela, posing in the photo booth at the 2nd Grade Family Thanksgiving Breakfast. For Advertising with Results, call Thecall The Advocate dvocat Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@ advocatenews. net
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 5 HUMAN RIGHTS | FROM Page 1 According to the letter, a couple was seeking medical advice but there was no information about who they were talking with. The letter explains that they were given false and misleading information about the abortion pill and false and gruesome details about its eff ects. The complainants felt their civil rights were violated and overridden by a health provider’s political and religious beliefs. Commission Chairwoman Shay Hossaini called the incident volatile, disgusting and unacceptable. “As someone who works in healthcare, I hear this all the time,” she said adding she was hoping there was a way the commission could show the complainants their support. “But we don’t have the pow~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ In Between Thanksgiving and Christmas By Sal Giarratani W ell, the Thanksgiving holiday is in the rearview mirror, and it is on to Christmas now. I had an enjoyable Turkey Day surrounded by many family members at two houses: fi rst my daughter’s and then at one of my niece’s house. Plenty to eat at both places. Once again, I got my annual slice of Sweet Potato Pie. To me, the best kind of pie in the world. So, now as we quickly move through the end of another year heading toward 2026, is it just me or do the years move by quicker than ever the older we get? I have never lived for the moment. I am too old to think about that idea. Someone once told me decades ago, 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 Subscribe to the Advocate Online! Your Local News in 6 Languages! www.advocatenews.net .advo news.net “When you live for the moment, you’re like a fi sh and you can’t connect all your moments together into a life.” How true. Can I tell you something about life? Sometimes it might stink but there are so many great times, too. It’s all about how you choose to live it. I check the newspaper horoscopes every day, not because I believe this stuff but the advice I fi nd sometimes makes great sense. Today’s horoscope for me read: “Doing carries more weight than saying. You might not be able to articulate what you’re experiencing, learning and feeling right now, but that’s okay because what really speaks is the action you take. Action is the diff erence in the world.” er to do much,” said Hossaini. The commission does not have the authority to intercede in disputes. Steven Morabito, the city’s director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who also serves as executive director of the commission, explained how the commission should proceed with complaints from residents. According to Morabito, as executive director, he would interview any complainants. If he determined that the complaint involved discrimination, he would refer complainants to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Attorney General’s offi ce. He would then fi le a report with the commission. The commission voted to create a mediation group that would hear concerns and complaints about civil rights violations. Residents can submit complaints on the commission’s website. Commissioner Lourenco Garcia stressed that the website should make it clear that the commission is not a decision-making body. Garcia said complaints are often from people who just want to be heard. “Our job is to listen and look for resources to empower people and help them make informed decisions,” he said. 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
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 7 Governor Healey Announces That Federal Heating Assistance Funding is Now Available B OSTON — Governor Maura Healey today announced that the Trump Administration has released federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). After more than a month’s delay, the federal funding was released yesterday, and all applications can now be processed. “For more than a month, President Trump has forced American families to wait in the cold,” said Governor Healey. “As we hit cold winter weather, we are relieved that funds are fi nally fl owing now, and families can apply for help heating their homes. Our team has worked to make this funding available immediately, because our families cannot aff ord to wait. I’m grateful to Secretary Augustus and the team at the Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities for taking the necessary steps to ensure we were prepared to get the program started again as soon as the federal funding was made available.” “Home energy assistance is one of the most important tools we have to keep people safe in the winter. For many of the households we serve each year, HEAP is the diff erence between a warm home and an impossible choice between heat, food and medicine,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. “Now that this funding has been released, our team and our local partners are moving quickly so that seniors, families with children and people with disabilities can get the help they need as the cold weather sets in.” LIHEAP is a federal program, referred to as the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Massachusetts, that typically helps more than 150,000 Massachusetts households, representing over 300,000 people, aff ord to heat their homes during the winter each year. This federal funding usually becomes available in early November, but it was delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Even after the government reopened on November 13, it took the Trump Administration nearly three weeks to release funding — a delay that Governor Healey criticized. During the pause, the HealeyDriscoll Administration utilized leftover federal funding from For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. 4.25% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF last year to support households with a heating emergency. The Department of Public Utilities also extended its shut-off moratorium to October 27, 2025 — April 1, 2026. All eligible HEAP clients are now able to apply online for heating assistance.
Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio Hosts Annual Food Drive and Holiday Party A ttorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, of D’Ambrosio LLP, Counselors at Law held his annual Food Drive and Holiday Celebration Saturday night at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus. D’Ambrosio LLP is proud to collaborate this year with The Salem Food Pantry, The Eliot Family Resource Center and the Revere Food Pantry, all nonprofi t agencies serving children and families from some of Boston’s North Shore Communities. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Gabriella D’Ambrosio welcomes guests to D’Ambrosio’s annual food drive and holiday celebration. Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. is welcomed by host Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio at D’Ambrosio’s annual food drive and holiday celebration at Kowloon Restaurant. Gerry D’Ambrosio watches as his daughter Gabriella kicks off the annual holiday event. Paul Tellier, partner at D’Ambrosio LLP, enjoys the holiday celebration surrounded by colleagues, friends and family. Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. dropped donations at Atty. D’Ambrosio’s annual food drive at Kowloon. Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio wowed guests Saturday night at the D’Ambrosio holiday celebration singing her rendition of Walking on Sunshine. Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio, center, welcomes guests Mr. and Mrs. Rick Carey. Event attendees were asked to bring food donations to help support The Salem Food Pantry, The Eliot Family Resource Center and the Revere Food Pantry, all nonprofi t agencies serving children and families from some of Boston’s North Shore Communities. Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, Gerry D’Ambrosio and Olivia Fiore.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 9 RHS Winter Preview: Girls hoops reload, indoor track eyes another GBL title run By Dom Nicastro A fter an encouraging off season, Revere High School’s girls basketball and girls indoor track teams open the 2025–2026 campaign with renewed optimism — and no shortage of young talent. Rivera’s Revere returns with youth and positivity The Revere girls basketball team is still fi nalizing its varsity roster, but second-year head coach Ariana Rivera already sees early signs of resilience and chemistry. “We are a young team this year,” Rivera said following a preseason scrimmage with Saugus. “But the seniority that we do have is composed and knows how to organize us on the court.” One of those senior leaders is captain Shayna Smith, who impressed during the preseason for both her vocal leadership and energy. “Shayna Smith, a senior captain, has done a great job this preseason keeping the energy up, keeping the girls positive after mistakes, and the drive to keep that ‘next play’ mentality,” Rivera said. Several underclassmen are expected to make an immediate impact. Freshman Addison Ulwick and sophomore Haley Peralta both fi gure into the rotation early, while returning varsity players Allyson Ollivierra and Sarah Lechheb bring athleticism and defensive presence. Rivera’s fi rst Revere team fi nished 5-15 last season, with a young core that battled through close Greater Boston League contests but struggled to fi nd consistent scoring. This year’s group looks to build on that experience — and fi nd its rhythm behind strong leadership and better depth. Track leaders set the tone as Revere defends GBL title Revere High School girls indoor track enters the season as reigning Greater Boston League champions after a perfect 7-0 run last winter. Head coach Racquel MacDonaldCiambelli, now in her fi fth season at the helm, sees the makings of another special group — even with a smaller roster than last year. “We have about 15 less girls this year than we did last year. We did graduate about 10 seniors last year so this drop was expected, but we are already seeing some talented newcomers,” she said. The team will again lean on its deep and experienced captain group — many of whom hold school records across sprint, mid-distance, and hurdle events. “What they all have in common is a sincere love for this sport and team, as well as excellent leadership skills,” said MacDonald-Ciambelli. The captains include: • Gemma Stamatopoulos, a mid-distance standout • Olivia Rupp, a leader in the longer-distance events • Rania Hamdani, a sprinter who added cross country and throws to her résumé • Jaliyah Manigo, relay specialist and sprint leader • Lesley Mendoza and Jade Dang, 50-meter sprinters and team mentors • Aidah Louaddi, who’s working to revamp the shotput program • Basma Sahibi, a top hurdler and versatile fi eld event option • Danni Hope Randall, a 300m sprinter • Jaleeyah Figueroa, a utility athlete with range from sprints to throws • Dayana Ortega, “an exceptionally strong hurdler who will no doubt lead the GBL this season” Mid-distance and hurdles again project as team strengths, but the team is also hoping for breakthroughs in the throwing events — long a thin area for the Patriots. That could change this year with the addition of new throws coach Soleil Yuong, an RHS alum and Vassar College track standout. “As always, I expect to see us struggle in the shotput,” MacRHS WINTER PREVIEW | SEE Page 21 RHS girls’ varsity basketball Head Coach Ariana Rivera talks with her team during half-time against Malden last season. (Advocate fi le photo)
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Patriot boys basketball team opens new season with depth, energy and a fresh identity By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School boys basketball team enters the 2025–2026 season in a dramatically diff erent place than it ended last winter. One season removed from Ethan Day’s hisPART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: * VICTIM ADVOCATE * ATTORNEY Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email portaltohope@aol.com. toric 65-point fi nale and his rise into the school’s 1,000-point club, the Patriots return to the court with no clear superstar, a deeper bench and a roster built on balance and defense rather than singular scoring feats. Revere finished 8—12 last season, missing the Division 1 tournament by two games but closing with one of the most memorable individual performances in program history. Day, alongside fellow seniors Avi Lung, Josh Mercado, Erick Mayorga and Gio Alexandre, carried the bulk of the off ensive load throughout 2024— 25. With all fi ve leaders now graduated, the Patriots begin the winter with an identity shift — one centered on committee scoring, backcourt depth and collective toughness. This year’s group, however, is no stranger to varsity action. The Patriots return eight players who saw time last season, many of whom were role pieces forced to learn behind one of the most productive senior cores Revere has had in more than a decade. Now, they inherit the keys. “It’s a great group of hardworking kids,” Head Coach David Leary said. “We do not have a ton of experience coming back, so we will be learning on the fl y, but I think we will fi nd our stride and get better day in and day out.” New leaders emerge The returning senior class gives Revere a physical interior presence the program has leaned on in spurts over the past two seasons. Forwards Devin Berry and Zaney Kayembe are expected to anchor the frontcourt, both capable of scoring inside and rebounding in traffic. Senior guards Nick Rupp and Isaiah Llanos provide on-ball defense and outside shooting, while senior forwards Jadrian Sanchez and Omar Attabou offer energy and production off the bench. Leary’s roster grows even deeper with a large junior class, including guards Chris Recinos and Adnane Amimme, both quick, aggressive defenders who can score at all three levels. Junior forwards Nico Cespedes and Lucca Albano give the Patriots size and versatility, and junior guard Ryan Raduazzo brings strength and downhill scoring. Transfer big man Bryan David adds rebounding and interior defense as he acclimates to the system. Be prepared before the next power outage. Revere’s Devin Berry battled under the rim for the rebound in last year’s season opener against Everett. (Advocate fi le photos) While the team expects contributions across the roster, sophomore guard Charles Dobre may be the most explosive returning scorer. After emerging as one of Revere’s top underclassmen last winter — fl ashing athleticism, fi nishing ability and defensive instincts — Dobre now steps into a much larger role. Receive a free 5−year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866−852−0221 to schedule your free quote! A different kind of challenge The adjustment from last year’s senior-heavy lineup to this season’s spread-thefloor, speed-oriented group will take time. The GBL again presents one of the toughest schedules in the region. Still, Leary sees a path forward as long as the Patriots can compensate for what they lack in size. “For what we lack in size we will have to make up for with hustle and toughness,” Leary said. “Our seniors will lead by example.” Leary, who is entering his 10th season alongside assistants John Leone and Bob Sullivan, has been through several roster evolutions. Last year’s team lived through tight fi nishes, late-season surges and the emotional milestone run for Day. This year’s group, he believes, will grow diff erently — steadier, more balanced and increasingly defensiveminded. “I’m interested to see how we come together these next few months,” he said. SPORTS | SEE Page 17
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 11 Revere High graduate returns to RHS and brings home field hockey championship By Melissa Moore-Randall R evere High Field Hockey concluded their 2025 season with the Greater Boston League Championship and a state tournament berth for only the second time in program history. Behind the successful season was fi rst year Head Coach Victoria Correia. Correia, a 2018 graduate of Revere High School, returned to her alma mater, coaching not only fi eld hockey, but also basketball and softball as an assistant coach. Growing up in Revere with sister Isabella and brother Cameron, she is the daughter of RHS athletic trainer Keith and Tanya Correia. Currently a kindergarten teacher, Victoria played varsity fi eld hockey and softball during her years at RHS. Her success as a high school athlete included being the Northeastern Conference’s champion for softball and earning several all-star and MVP awards. A graduate of New England College, she also played two years of softball in college. Prior to taking the helm of the fi eld hockey program, she has been the assistant coach for both basketHead Coach Victoria Correia celebrating the GBL Field Hockey Championship with her team. ball and softball and also an AAU softball coach. “I decided to take on the head coach role this year in fi eld hockey because they are a really good group of kids. We had a lot of fun last year so I fi gured why not let’s try and have some fun and see what we can do.” And she certainly saw what the team could do as they won the Greater Boston League title and made the state tournament. The team lost to Bishop Stang in the fi rst round of the tournament. “The highlight of the season was just watching the players have fun and working hard at the sport they love as well as winning the GBL. The entire season was awesome. We doubled our wins from last season and made it to the tournament which they have not done since 2018.” As she sits back and enjoys her fi rst successful season as the fi eld hockey head coach, she looks to help both the basketball and softball teams take a run at league titles and possible tournament berths in the coming months. Field Hockey Head Coach Victoria Correia leaving the fi eld after a state tournament loss to Bishop Stang with senior Danni Hope Randall, who played her last game.
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 at annual Tree Lighting & Santa Parade To benefi t 13th City rings in the holiday season annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. starts the countdown for Revere’s annual tree lighting. Aura Cruz and her mom react to Revere’s holiday tree lighting. Members of the Revere Jr. Patriots cheer team pull up to Revere City Hall for the 2025 Christmas tree lighting. A very happy Reign Giuliano and his mother Leanne, of Revere, await the arrival of Santa. Members of the Revere Jr. Patriots football team pull up to Revere City Hall for the 2025 Christmas tree lighting. Ben Colarossi and his dad Donato await the lighting of the Christmas tree. Members of the Revere city council, school committee and state representatives celebrate the festivities with Santa and Mrs. Claus stand with Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr. and First Lady Jennifer to kick off the holiday celebration.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 13 Victoria and Diego Reyes pose in front of the Revere City Hall Christmas Tree. Ella O’Reilly, Sophia O’Reilly and Everly Fabiano enjoying the holiday cheer Ice sculptor Jeff Hayward, of Brilliant Ice Sculptures, works on the ice tree outside City Hall. City Councillor Chris Giannino is shown with Mayor Patrick Keefe and First Lady Jennifer. Action Towing served hot chocolate to the attendees at the annual tree lighting and holiday celebration. Action Towing served hot chocolate to the attendees at the annual tree lighting and holiday celebration. Hunter Bona and Jaylani Llanso pose with Mrs. Claus and Santa. Kais Rose, Amalia Hogu and Abigail Hogu show off their decorated gingerbread cookies. Attempting to steal the show, the Grinch showed up at Revere City Hall. Mayor Patrick Keefe Jr., First Lady Jennifer and friends join Santa and Mrs. Claus in the in front of Revere City Hall. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert This Sunday M usic Director Robert Lehmann and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra return to St. Anthony’s Church this Sunday, December 14 for the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. The concert gets underway at 4 p.m. This year mark 50th anniversary of the “Sounds of Christmas”, the first of which was held December 14, 1975, at the then-new Revere High School Auditorium sponsored by the Revere Bicentennial Commission. “The concert was played the following year in St. Anthony’s Church,” said NSPO president and concert co-chair Robert Marra Jr. “So next year we will mark another 50th anniversary. For this year, to commemorate the fi rst concert, we plan to have Revere Bicentennial Commission chairman Fred Sannella introduce the Orchestra.” As has been the tradition since 1991, admission to the concert is free, but everyone attending the concert is asked to bring a generous donation of non-perishable food to benefi t the Revere Food Pantry. This year’s concert is Principally Sponsored by Bocchino Insurance Agency, Massport, NeighborHealth, Xfinity, Astound Broadband, and Action Emergency Services. North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra president and concert co-chair Dom Boccino emphasized the food drive that is associated with the concert. “Of course, we all love the music and the holiday feeling that comes with the concert, but the food drive makes it special because it exemplifi es the true meaning of the holidays, the sense of sharing and helping others,” he said. “This is the largest single event that benefi ts the Revere Food Pantry, and it is so important to help our neighbors. It really increased the value of the sponsorships.” Last year nearly three tons of food was delivered to the Revere Food Pantry the day after the concert. The tradition began in 1975 when North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra fi rst came to play a holiday concert at Revere High School as part of the beginning of Revere’s celebration of the nation’s bicentennial year 1976. “The concert was a success right from the start,” said Marra. “But I wonder whether anyone imagined it would be such a traditional part of Revere’s holiday season 50 years later.” Continuing a tradition that started in 2015, Revere High School senior Alana Trunkey narrates an original essay as part of the concert program. “It’s a chance to have a young person’s voice deliver a meaningful message,” said Marra. “And it ties Revere High to the concert, something my father would appreciate. We are grateful to Revere High writing instructor Allison Casper for her cooperation in making this an annual part of the concert program.” The concert is named in memory of violinist Robert A. Marra, a lifelong Revere resident and teacher at Revere High School who was concertmaster of the Orchestra for over 50 years before his death in 2002. “He played his last Sounds of Christmas in 2001, and remember, that was the year of 9/11. The concert was part of the healing process for everyone, the beginning of the holidays after a very diffi cult year.” Vocalist Jean Danton will be the featured singer. “What’s Christmas music without singing?” Marra asked. “Jean has been part of this concert on several occasions, most recently in 2021 when the concert resumed after Covid cancelled it in 2020. We are glad to have her back this year.” Marra emphasized the sponsors’ role. “Dom Bocchino joined up with the concert in 2005 as a principal sponsor and has served as an invaluable concert co-chair. NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health, and the MassPort Charitable Giving Program have been with us for several years. Revere’s Cable TV providers Xfi nity and Astound have been part of the concert for as long as I remember. Mike Zaccaria at Action became part of the tradition more recently, and he provides the truck to transfer the donations to the Food Pantry. No words can adequately convey the appreciation I have for the sponsors,” Marra said. Soprano Jean Danton will be the featured singer at the Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” concert Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church. North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra principal horn player Annalisa Peterson donned a Santa Hat during last year’s Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas”, which returns to St. Anthony’s Church Sunday at 4 p.m. The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will take its annual place around the altar at St. Anthony’s Church for Sunday’s Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” concert beginning at 4 p.m.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 15 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2025 session through December 5. The Senate has held 116 roll calls in the 2025 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Senate rules allow a senator, who is not physically present at the session in the Senate chamber, to vote remotely from any location inside or outside of the Statehouse — without giving a reason for his or her absence from the Senate chamber. Sometimes a senator is not able to attend only one or two sessions during which roll calls are held, but since there are sometimes multiple roll calls on each one of those days, the number of roll calls they missed can be high even though they only missed one or two sessions. Thirty-four (87.2 percent) out of the 39 senators did not miss any roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Five (12.8 percent) out of 39 senators missed one or more roll call votes. The senator who missed the most number of roll calls is Sen. Lydia Edwards (DBoston) who missed 23 roll calls (80.1 percent roll call attendance record.) Edwards did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her why she missed so many roll call votes. There were only four other senators who missed one or more roll call votes including Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld) who missed 20 roll calls (82.7 percent attendance record). “As a major in the Massachusetts National Guard, Sen. Velis is currently on an active-duty deployment to the southern border,” responded Velis’ offi ce. “Due to the senator’s deployment, he was not able to participate in roll call votes during two Senate formal sessions in November.” Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) missed 2 roll calls (98.2 percent roll call attendance record) and Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) missed one roll call (99.1 percent roll call attendance record.) Neither one responded to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they missed roll call votes. It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on 30 (25.8 percent) of the 116 roll calls while not voting on 86 (74.2 percent) of them. SENATORS’ 2025 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2025 Here are the 2025 roll call attendance records of local senators through December 5. The attendance records are based on 116 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the senators’ name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Lydia Edwards 80.1 percent (23) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE — The Healey Administration announced that the Trump Administration, after a month-long delay, released federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and that all applications can now be processed. LIHEAP is a federal program, referred to as the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Massachusetts, that helps more than 150,000 Massachusetts households, representing over 300,000 people, aff ord to heat their homes during the winter each year. “Home energy assistance is one of the most important tools we have to keep people safe in the winter,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. “For many of the households we serve each year, HEAP is the difference between a warm home and an impossible choice between heat, food and medicine. Now that this funding has been released, our team and our local partners are moving quickly so that seniors, families with children and people with disabilities can get the help they need as the cold weather sets in.” PROTECT ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS FROM ASSAULT AND BATTERY (S 2697) — Gov. Maura Healey signed into law legislation that would expand the current law which punishes anyone who commits assault and battery against a public employee including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The bill ensures that all transit workers are covered, including those who are not directly employed by the state, such as workers employed by Keolis, the state’s contracted commuter rail operator. The bill would also add “assault and battery by means of a bodily substance including saliva, blood or urine” to the current law. “Public transportation employees do important work every day to keep our trains and buses moving on time and ensure the safety of all passengers,” said Gov. Healey. “They should never be subject to any form of assault simply for doing their jobs. This bill ensures that they have the protections they deserve and will enhance safety for all users of our public transportation system.” “All transit workers deserve to come to work feeling safe and protected,” said Interim MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng. “These employees work tirelessly to serve the public, keeping them moving safe and reliably. Transit workers work 365 days a year to ensure that we have a robust transit system that is safe, supporting riders that depend on mass transportation and allowing everyone the option to choose transit. Know that our labor workforce is dedicated, is a part of the communities they serve and deserves a workplace grounded in respect and security.” “This is a signifi cant victory for everyone who rides or operates public transit,” said Jim Evers, President of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. “Our MBTA bus and train operators deserve to be safe on the job and commuters deserve to know that public transportation is safe. This law will ensure that those who assault public transit workers will be held accountable and that our valued transportation employees are protected. Our transit workers keep Massachusetts moving every day and deserve our utmost respect.” “Every region of our economy depends on the people who keep the busses and trains humming, and this new law takes a strong step forward in protecting workers who show up every day to do just that,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Our historic investments in transit would mean nothing if not for the people who greet customers, run our transit systems and ensure the public is safe.” BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3307) — The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit the state, the MBTA and cities and towns from constructing “hostile architecture” that supporters of the ban say targets the homeless and tries to push them out of certain areas. The bill defi nes hostile architecture as “any building or structure that is designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level.” “Public space should be for people to use and enjoy, and constructing public spaces that are hostile to people experiencing homelessness doesn’t actually address the causes of homelessness,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “Instead of pushing homelessness further into the shadows, we need a comprehensive solution to homelessness that includes a right to housing.” Supporters say that family homelessness in Greater Boston has doubled over the last decade, shelters are overcrowded and waiting lists for aff ordable housing are in the tens of thousands. They note that policies that sterilize the homelessness crisis in public spaces are not only inhumane, but they also only serve to mask the problem. According to Robert Rosenberger, an associate professor of philosophy at Georgia Institute of Technology, who has studied and written extensively on the subject, hostile architecture includes armrests that divide benches so that the bench is not long enough to sleep on, sprinklers that are turned on at night and certain trash cans. “Garbage cans … serve several functions for people living unhoused,” said Rosenberger. “Some people use garbage cans as a source of recyclable materials [which] can often be exchanged for a small sum of money. Garbage cans are also sometimes approached as a source of discarded food.” He notes that many newer garbage cans are built so that people cannot reach inside them to obtain recycled bottles or cans or leftover food.” STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOSRELATED DISEASES (H 4676) — The House gave initial approval to a measure that would exempt situations when a person contracts a latent disease from asbestosrelated or other toxic material exposure arising from property improvements, from the current statute of limitations, which limits the time period during which the person can fi le a lawsuit. Under current law, actions are subject to a 3-year limitation and a 6-year statute of repose. That means that tort actions arising from improvements to real property must be brought within 3 years from when the cause of actions accrues, but, in any event, not more than 6 years after the improvement has been completed. “This bill will move us in line with a majority of states that have protection in place for such victims of latent diseases,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy BHRC | SEE Page 16
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 BHRC | FROM Page 15 (D-Franklin). “It will remove the statute of repose on tort claims arising from latent diseases, while also applying retroactively to allow any person who has been aff ected prior to enactment to bring an action to recover damages. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has encouraged us to do so by stating the following in its opinion: ‘The plaintiff s point out that a number of other state legislatures have eff ectively exempted asbestos-related illnesses from their respective statutes of repose concerning improvements to real property. We encourage our Legislature to consider doing the same should it determine that such an exception is consonant with the commonwealth’s public policy.’” GIVE VETERANS AN EXTRA 5 POINTS ON TEACHER LICENSING EXAMS (H 570) — The Education Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would give veterans an extra 5 points on the education licensing exam which must be taken by anyone applying for a teacher’s license. “[The bill] recognizes the leadership, discipline and real-world experience veterans bring to our classrooms and helps remove barriers as they transition into civilian careers, all while strengthening our pipeline of qualified teachers,” said sponsor Rep. Michael Finn (D- West Springfi eld.) PROVIDE FUNDS TO TEACHERS WHO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE (H 675/S 448) — Another bill heard by the Education Committee would create a School Supplies for Teachers Program to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible teachers who purchase school supplies online, for their students or themselves, and pay out of their own pocket. Supplyateacher.org, a national nonprofit that provides teachers with a semester’s worth of essential school supplies, says that 93 percent of teachers nationwide spend their own money on classroom supplies. According to their website, the group gives each teacher two large boxes fi lled with enough core school supplies to last for at least one semester. They note that pencils, pencil pouches, folders, notebooks, sharpeners, erasers, rulers and pens are included in every box and that additional items are included based on grade level, such as crayons and markers for younger grades, and highlighters and colored pencils for older students. Supporters of the bill say it is outrageous that teachers, many of whom are underpaid, are forced to buy supplies that the schools should be supplying. Sen. Mike Rush (D-West Roxbury), the Senate sponsor of the bill and House sponsor Rep. Ed Philips (D-Sharon) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they sponsored the bill. ESTABLISH MINIMUM PAY FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (H 580) — The Education Committee’s hearing also included legislation that would require public schools to pay substitute teachers 85 percent of what schools pay a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor’s degree; or the state’s current $15 per hour minimum wage — whichever is greater. The salary of the substitute teacher would be calculated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, using the latest data available. The bill would not apply to substitute teachers represented in a bargaining unit in the school district which employes them. Supporters say that schools need quality substitute teachers to operate. They argue that substitute teachers are underpaid despite serving an important purpose in elementary and secondary school across the state. The sponsor of the measure is Rep. Bill Galvin (D-Canton), who was fi rst elected to the House in 1990 and is now serving his 36th year in the House. He did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he fi led the bill and why he wants the Legislature to approve it. QUOTABLE QUOTES “For so many residents, life and fi nances get in the way of completing a credential. This pilot brings residents guidance and support to return to college, grow their skills and complete the degree they once started.” ---Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler announcing a new pilot program to re-engage some 766,000 students who previously began, but did not complete, degrees and certifi cates at the state’s public colleges and universities. The program includes direct student outreach and coaching provided by ReUp Education at six institutions: Bunker Hill Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Greenfi eld Community College, MassBay Community College, Fitchburg State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. “As co-chair of the state’s STEM Advisory Council, I’m particularly thrilled to see this recognition go to a science teacher. Dr. Goodhue’s partnerships with local organizations and her ability to show students the science in their everyday surroundings are a great example of the work happening in Massachusetts schools.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing that Tara Goodhue, the science department head at Lowell High School, is the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. “This year, we have watched the federal government launch deliberate and unprecedented attacks on trusted charitable organizations and programs that provide essential services to our most vulnerable residents. As we enter this holiday season, I want to remind residents that your generosity is more important than ever — and so is your vigilance. I advise everyone to review my office’s guidance on charitable giving, so that your generosity reaches those who need it most and strengthens the communities that rely on it.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell urging people to fi nd guidance on charitable giving by going to https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ giving-wisely-to-charity. “By bidding in the auction or making a donation, you’re driving with purpose — helping ensure continued, critical funding for the highly trained teams who rescue whales and sea turtles,”? ---Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) Program Manager Kim Tilas announcing the December 1-15 upcoming auction of low-number Right Whale and Roseate Terns license plates as part of its Marine Mammal Conservation Campaign. The auction features 25 low-number WHALE plates, including #2, #6, #88, #617 and more. Sign up at https://e.givesmart. com/events/Mcd/ or by texting “Right” to 76278. 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 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 December 1-5, the House met for a total of 46 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 17 minutes. Mon. Dec. 1 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. Senate 11:24 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Tues. Dec. 2 No House session. No Senate session. Wed. Dec. 3 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Dec. 4 House 10:00 a.m. to 10:14 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Fri. Dec. 5 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.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARY Philip Anthony Imperato Philip Anthon O f Revere, formerly of East Boston. Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, at the age of 92. Philip was born on June 12, 1933, in East BosSPORTS | FROM Page 10 A deeper bench than in recent years One of the stark changes from last winter is depth. Revere’s past two teams often relied on heavy minutes from their top four scorers. This year’s lineup has legitimate rotation options at every position, with multiple guards able to pressure the ball and several forwards capable of playing physically inside. Senior shooter Joseph Carlo, junior guard Wesley Nunez and others provide additional lineup fl exibilton to his late parents, Louis and Marguerite (Passananti) Imperato. Philip graduated from Boston English High School, Class of 1951. He started playing drums at an early age and joined the Boston English Drum & Bugle Corp. “Phil Stixx” was a percussionist and enjoyed playing drums with many marching bands, orchestras, and for many private events. Philip enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. He proudly served his country as a Private First Class and was honorably discharged. Philip married the love of his life Patricia Favazza of Gloucester, on October 2, 1955. They were married for 64 years until her passing in 2019. Philip ity. The Patriots enter the season with more playable bodies than they have had in years — something that could carry them during the grueling midseason stretch when GBL competition tightens. A schedule that tests them early Revere opens at home against Arlington Catholic on Friday, Dec. 12, before launching into back-to-back GBL road trips to Lynn Classical and Lynn English — a threegame stretch that will reveal how quickly the roster gels. was a store manager for Liberty Market in East Boston for many years and worked for the Department of Revenue for over 30 years. Philip was an offi cer of the Italian American Club and a longtime member and Past Commander of the American Legion, Post #61. He cherished the time with his friends at the Legion. Philip loved music and watching wrestling. He was a lifetime Red Sox fan and avid follower of the Patriots games. He loved visiting friends in Las Vegas and trying his luck at Foxwoods. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Philip is predeceased by his wife Patricia Imperato and his daughter Lenamarie Smith. He was a loving father to his The Patriots will also play in the Malden Holiday Tournament and face non-league opponents, such as Chelmsford and Northeast Voke. Looking ahead With a mix of veterans, emerging juniors and a highupside sophomore, the Patriots face a transition season — but one not short on potential. Leary doesn’t expect dominance out of the gate, but he expects progress. “I think we have potential,” he said. “We will be learning on the fl y, but we will fi nd our stride.” daughters Marguerite Imperato and Lois Bunker, his sonin-law Robert Bunker, and his brother Michael Imperato. He was the cherished grandfather to Philip Smith and his partner Jessica Smith, Alex Flores, Petrina Flores, Nicholas Bunker, Joseph Bunker, and Vincent Bunker. Philip was also the proud great-grandfather to Philip Smith, Jr., Bentley Smith, and Jayla Smith. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Bedy Ciulla and J.J. Pramas and brothers-in-law Peter Pramas and Richard Davis. Philip is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Mass General Hospital and South Shore Hospital, along with outstanding care from the dedicated staff and administrators of Alliance Health at Braintree and Serenity Hospice. Family and friends were invited to Visiting Hours on Thursday, December 11th in the Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach Street, Revere. His Funeral will begin from the Funeral Home on Friday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service conducted in the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will be held privately. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations can be made in Philip’s honor to the American Legion, Post #61, 249 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? services and public State inspection services. 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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com How to Locate an Age-Friendly Doctor Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relo1. On Dec. 12, 1937, what country’s planes sank the U.S. gunboat Panay on the Yangtze River, and then apologized? 2. Did 1892’s “The Nutcracker” originate with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? 3. What TV news anchor hosted a game show called “It’s News to Me”? 4. Reportedly, why are people hoarding a Mexican banknote with an image of an axolotl? 5. On Dec. 13, 1816, the first USA savings bank opened in what city (then a town) with a goal of encouraging the poor to save? 6. In 1939, Delaware declared its state tree what, when it was the greatest exporter of Christmas wreaths made from that tree? 7. What group was fi rst called The Pendletones and in the 1960s wore a “board shirt”? 8. On Dec. 14, 2014, what “Bess” died who was the fi rst Miss America who was Jewish? 9. How are French Guiana’s Devil’s Island, Hanoi Hilton and New York’s Sing Sing similar? 10. What connects Key West, Florida, and Fort Kent, Maine? 11. On Dec. 15, 1973, the American Psychiatric Assoc. stated what was not a mental illness? 12. What medieval German monk known for insults said, “Perhaps you want me to die of unrelieved boredom while you keep on talking”? 13. What was nicknamed “The Black Knights of the Hudson” and used mules? 14. What comic duo appeared in the 1934 fi lm musical “Babes in Toyland”? 15. On Dec. 16, 1773, what event occurred that caused the port of Boston to close? 16. In November 2025 a copy of the fi rst issue of what comic was auctioned for $9.12M? 17. On Dec. 17, 1903, what brothers who had a bicycle shop made four successful fl ights? 18. Who created the detective Lord Peter Wimsey and wrote ads for Colman’s Mustard? 19. What NYC newspaper is the only newspaper with a period in its nameplate? 20. On Dec. 18, 1961, the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” went to #1; it was based on a 1938 song from what continent? Answers cating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s and are interested in getting a geriatrician to oversee our health care going forward. Any suggestions for fi nding someone? Searching for Care Dear Searching, Choosing a geriatrician as your primary care doctor in your 70s is a good idea, especially if you’re dealing with various age-related health problems. But if you’re in relatively good health you may not need a geriatrician. A good primary care doctor with an age-friendly philosophy may be all you need. Here’s what you should know. Who Needs a Geriatrician? Geriatricians are primary care doctors that have additional specialized training in treating older patients. Those who can benefi t the most from seeing a geriatrician are seniors age 75 and older with multiple health and age-related problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, incontinence, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, frailty, depression, or trouble with balance and falls. Geriatricians are also particularly adept at tackling medication problems. Because many seniors take multiple medications at the same time for various health conditions, and because aging bodies often absorb and metabolize drugs diff erently than younger adults, unique side eff ects and drug interactions are not uncommon. A geriatrician will evaluate and monitor your medications to be sure they are not aff ecting you in a harmful way. Geriatricians can also help their patients and families determine their long-term care needs, like how long they can remain in their own homes safely without assistance, and what type of services may be necessary when they do need some extra help. Unfortunately, there’s a shortage of geriatricians in the U.S., so depending on where you are moving, fi nding one may be diffi cult. To help you locate one in your new area, use Medicare’s online fi nd and compare search tool. Just go to Medicare.gov/care-compare and click on “Doctors & Clinicians” and type in your location, then type in “geriatric medicine” in the Name & Keyword box. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800-6334227. The American Geriatrics Society also has a geriatrician-fi nder tool on their website at HealthinAging.org. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, contact your plan for a list of network geriatricians in your new area. Keep in mind, though, that locating a geriatrician doesn’t guarantee you will be accepted as a patient. Many doctors already have a full patient roster and don’t accept any new patients. You’ll need to call the individual doctor’s offi ce to fi nd out. Age-Friendly PCPs If you and your husband are in relatively good health or if you can’t fi nd a geriatrician in your new area, a good primary care physician (PCP) that practices age-friendly care would also be a viable choice. To search for new PCPs, use the previously listed Medicare tools. Once you locate a few, call their office and ask if they’re accepting new patients and if they practice the 4Ms of age friendly care, which include: What Matters (your goals and priorities); Medication safety and appropriateness; Mentation (cognition and mood); and Mobility (ways to keep you moving). You can also research new doctors at sites like Healthgrades.com and Vitals.com. If you’re fi nding it hard to get into a new practice, you might even consider looking for a geriatric nurse practitioner or advanced practice registered nurse to serve as your PCP. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. Japan (It said it made a mistake and paid money to the USA.) 2. It was adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 story “The Nutcracker,” which came from E.T.A. Hoff man’s 1816 story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” 3. Walter Cronkite 4. They like the axolotl (a type of salamander that has become rare) design. 5. Boston (Provident Institution for Savings) 6. American holly 7. The Beach Boys 8. Bess Myerson 9. They are famous prisons. 10. U.S. Route 1 11. Homosexuality 12. Martin Luther 13. The West Point military academy football team; live mules are mascots. 14. Laurel & Hardy (It was based on a 1903 operetta based on “Mother Goose.”) 15. The Boston Tea Party 16. “Superman” (most expensive comic sale) 17. Orville and Wilbur Wright 18. Dorothy L. Sayers 19. The Wall Street Journal. 20. Africa (a Zulu song called “Mbube”)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Parma “Viola” Cimino O f Revere. Passed peacefully on Sunday, November 30, in the arms of her family at her home. Viola was the beloved wife of Raff aele Cimino and the loving mother of Antonio Cimino and his wife Marie, Pasquale “Patsy” Cimino and his wife Mary Ann, Frank Cimino and his wife Debbie, Mariano Cimino and his wife Deborah, and Sandro Cimino and his wife Cheryl. She was the cherished grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Keith Hallissey, Adriana and her husband Jeffrey Pitrone, Arrietta and her partner Steven, Mariano Jr., Michael, Alandria, Anthony, Angelica and her fi ancé Matthew Mitchell, Vanessa and her husband David Rindone, Samantha, Joseph, Vincenzo, and Nicholas. She was the beloved great-grandmother of Gianni, Jennavieve, Johnny, Max, Olivia, and Grace. Viola spent the first nearly forty years of her life in Calabria, Italy, where she found love with Raff aele and began raising their young family in the farm country. In 1972, with all her children in her arms, she made the brave decision to bring her family to America and start a new life. Though it was not easy, with the help of their family, Viola and Raff aele were able to plant new roots and settle into Revere. Passionate about the food she cooked and provided for her family, Viola loved spending time in her beautiful garden with Raff aele. Her cooking was unlike any other. She loved having her grandchildren and family over to make bread and gravy together in the kitchen. She always made sure to feed her family and friends so no one was ever hungry in her home. Viola was happiest when she was surrounded by the love of her family. She had the great privilege of watching not only her grandchildren but also her great-grandchildren grow up, as her entire family lived close by. As the strong and stubborn woman, she was, she never showed fear or pain — even in her last days, when she was stealing playing cards from the kids and giving everyone the same attitude, they all adored. Viola was deeply loved by her family, who surrounded her with great care and devotion until her last breath, when she reunited with Raff aele in heaven. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. Her family will forever treasure the beautiful memories they were blessed to share with her throughout her life. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, December 3, at Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere, MA 02151. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Services concluded with the interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. THE “KIDDIE TAX” A child or dependent is taxed on income, including wages, income from real estate, unearned income and income from certain trusts. No personal exemption will be allowed to an individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return. The basic standard deduction for dependents is limited to the greater of $1,300 or the sum of $400 plus any earned income of the dependent. As a result, a dependent who has gross income of $1,300 or less will not be taxed on that amount and no federal or state income tax return would need to be fi led. Investment income of a child under age 18 is generally taxed at the parent’s marginal income tax bracket if such income exceeds the sum of the $1,300 standard deduction and the greater of $1,300 or the itemized deductions directly associated with the production of that investment income. A parent may elect on Form 8814 (Parent’s Election To Report Child’s Interest and Dividends) to include on his or her individual income tax return the unearned income of a child under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2025, whose income is less than $13,000 and which consists solely of interest, dividends, and capital gain distributions. This election is not available if estimated income tax payments were made during the year under the child’s name and social security number or if the child is subject to backup withholding. Electing parents are taxed on their child’s unearned income in excess of $2,600 for calendar year 2025. They must report a tax liability equal to $110.00 plus the excess unearned income above $2,600 x the parent’s marginal income tax bracket.. The so-called “kiddie tax” has greatly reduced the use of intra-family transfers of income-producing property in order to reduce the family’s overall income tax liability by shifting income from the parent’s high marginal income tax bracket to the “under 18” child’s lower income tax bracket. As an example, a fi ve year old child has $5,000 of unearned income and no earned income during calendar year 2025. His standard deduction of $1,300 is allocated against his unearned income so that his net unearned income equals $3,700. The first $1,300 of that amount is taxed at the child’s income tax bracket while the remaining $2,400 is taxed at the parent’s marginal income tax bracket. In the case of divorced parents, the tax is paid using the marginal income tax bracket of the custodial parent. If the parents are married but are fi ling separately, the tax is based upon the parent with the highest marginal income tax bracket. The tax is computed by using Form 8615. It is often considerably easier from an income tax preparation standpoint for the parent to elect to report such unearned income on his or her own income tax return. This avoids the necessity of having to fi le multiple income tax returns and therefore would save on the associated return preparation fees. 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. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Baker, Kevin Granados, Patricia L Iftikhar, Irfan BUYER2 Peabody, Kathryn Iftikhar, Adnan Reyes, Alexander Vigil-Vigil, Edith R Romero, Catherine E Rubiere, Lina C Rubiere, Alphonso Silveira, Viktoriia A Silveira Jr, Cloves A SELLER1 Ramos, David J 133 Salem Development LLC Ephesus LLC Mary Ann Polito RET Hopkins, David Lcd Parkway Rt Morrissey, Marlene M Dolimpio, Denise M Morrissey, Dennis P SELLER2 Ramos, Claudia A 133 Salem St #409 38 Oakwood Ave 53 Wentworth Rd 29 Mccoba St #4 Revere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 Page 21 RHS WINTER PREVIEW | FROM Page 9 Donald-Ciambelli said. “This is not due to a lack of development but rather a lack of depth in the event due to years of lacking a throws coach.” This season’s schedule includes GBL matchups at Reggie Lewis Center, along with top-tier invitational meets like the MSTCA Winter Festival, Boston Holiday Challenge, and Division 2 State Relays. With a strong culture and a veteran coaching staff that includes assistant Noelle MacDonald and strength coach Maggie Mullins, the Patriots have set their sights on another title push. “The GBL continues to be a very strong league,” MacDonald-Ciambelli added. “Chelsea and Everett will continue to be strong in the throws, sprints, and jumps, and we expect Somerville and Medford to put up a fi ght in the distance events based on what we saw in XC.” Revere opens the season Friday, Dec. 12, against Lynn Classical and Malden at Reggie Lewis Center. Scams against Massachusetts senior citizens multiply as the holidays arrive FBI: In 103 Mass. cases, 98% of the victims over age 65 and lost $26 million By Steve Freker The agency said it’s also raisT he Boston-based offi ce of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging Massachusetts senior citizens to be aware of several fi nancial scams targeting them with the arrival of the holidays. According to a spokesperson for the FBI’s Boston Division offi ce, “There’s been an uptick in reports of elderly Bay Staters being scammed into devastating financial losses by fraudsters who send couriers to collect cash or gold bars from victims who think they’re either helping a family member or settling a surprise debt with the government.” Some 103 cases of a courier being used to pick up cash or gold bars as part of a fraud scheme were reported and investigated by the FBI between 2023 and May 2025. The financial losses totaled more than $26 million. Most of the victims, 59 in total, lived in Massachusetts and collectively lost $18.6 million, the FBI said. A whopping 98% of the losses were reported by people older than 60 years, offi cials said. The FBI said that many of the schemes take the form of “grandparent,” “government impersonation” or “tech support” scams. In all cases, the perpetrator leads the victim to think they are talking to either a family member in distress or someone threatening government or legal action. ing awareness of the scams with local fi nancial institutions “to prevent victims from purchasing large amounts of gold or withdrawing cash for these schemes.” The FBI says the government will never ask people to purchase gold or precious metals, and that people should limit the amount of information they post online. Anyone who thinks they are a victim of these schemes should report fraud and attempted fraud to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov as quickly as possible, offi cials said. Victims 60 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT or older who need assistance can contact their local FBI fi eld offi ce or the DOJ Elder Justice hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 (or 833-372-8311). If someone feels they have been victimized they can also call local police: Malden PD (781-397-7171); Everett (781-387-1212); Revere (781-284-1212); and Saugus (781-941-1199). 617-699-0887
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