Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023 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 Gallego, Juan P Garza, Carlos Guerra, Edin M Neto, Flavio N REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Guerra, Dairin GIFTS | FROM Page 1 Dillon, Shawntelle Rochelle H Zapol Ft Goss, Kenneth G Larosa, Charles SELLER2 ADDRESS 350 Revere Beach Blvd #9T Zapol, Rochelle H 11 Franklin Ave Goss, Robin G 19 Thorndike St Larosa, Jean T 585 Revere Beach Pkwy #403 DATE PRICE 11.30.23 350000 11.28.23 670000 11.28.23 905000 11.30.23 245000 Revere DJ, Dennis, Jackson and Mason Calzava, Roman, and Jayden Guarino, were among those receiving gifts at Revere Housing Authority. BEACON | FROM Page 16 dard, was heard by the Judiciary Committee. “This bill takes an important step towards rectifying biases about a person’s height and weight factors often beyond their control,” said sponsor Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover). “Body size discrimination aff ects all aspects of an individual’s life, from the workplace, to healthcare, to their education. By safeguarding individuals from discrimination based on their looks we not only promote equal opportunities but also foster a healthier and more equitable community.”. INVESTIGATE WHY WOMEN PAY MORE FOR THE SAME PRODUCTS BOUGHT BY MEN (H 1639) – Another bill heard by the Judiciary Committee would establish a working group on gender equity to investigate the price diff erentiations between products marketed to males versus those marketed to females. Supporters said this so-called “pink tax” refers to a markup on goods and services marketed to women in which men pay less for similar or even identical products and services. They said price discrimination, especially when based on gender, is unjust and should not be tolerated. Everyday transactions, including purchases for jeans, haircuts, children’s toys and hundreds of other products, are marked up for women. “The price of similar goods and services off ered to men and women suff ers from an embedded disparity along gendered lines,” said sponsor Rep. Jay Livingston (D-Boston). “I have proposed this legislation to start a commission that will examine potential solutions that will address this pricing discrimination issue.” APPLY CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO TOWN MEETING ARTICLES (H 4173) – A bill before the Election Laws Committee would apply the state’s campaign finance election laws to political entities or expenditures made to infl uence the outcome of articles that appear on Town Meeting warrants. “Local policy decisions should be made by town residents, but a loophole in campaign fi nance law allows for unfettered spending by outside groups to sway town decisions,” said co-sponsor Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth). “Our bill closes the loophole and stems the fl ow of dark money that too often drowns out the voice of locals. It’s time to give power back to the people.” “Political spending on issues before Town Meetings should be required to follow the same rules of the road as candidates, ballot questions and other political campaigns,” said co-sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “It’s bewildering and distressing that people with deep pockets and fi nancial interests think they can buy their way into our local governance. We’re done with monied interests trying to sway town politics on the Cape and Islands. Voters deserve to know who is behind campaigns seeking to infl uence local policies that will impact those of us who live here yearround. Our robust laws on political spending have served the commonwealth’s representative democracy well for a half century — those should apply to lobbying at Town Meeting.” Shown from left to right: Police Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Santa, Immaculate Conception Parish Reverend Wellington Oliveira, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Carpenters Union Business Representative Hector Rivera. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) QUOTABLE QUOTES “Well, I’m proud of the things that we were able to get done this year. You know, as I look back, and it’s a time of refl ection to a certain extent, as I look back on the year, I mean, the budget that we passed that I signed, [had] really, really important investments, education, workforce, climate initiatives, housing. Tax cuts for the fi rst time in over 20 years.” ---Gov. Maura Healey refl ecting on her fi rst year in offi ce. “The Digital Equity Partnerships Program supports organizations across Massachusetts that help residents build their digital skills and get online so they can participate fully in our state economy, access modern health services, get connected to loved ones and so much more. We are excited to announce today’s grants through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, which will help make technology more accessible for everyone across the state.” --- Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao announcing $20 million in new grants through the state’s Digital Equity Partnerships Program, which supports high-impact and scalable initiatives that reach residents most aff ected by the digital divide. “These benefi ts help all Massachusetts residents, whether they are taking leave for themselves, a loved one or to welcome a new member of their family. Eliminating language barriers for these benefi ts can be lifesaving for people, and I applaud the Paid Family and Medical Leave team for their commitment to accessibility.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey administration launching accessibility and equitability enhancements to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave including allowing applicants for benefi ts to now select Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian, Creole or Chinese, in addition to English, when applying for benefi ts. “When people walk into the governor’s offi ce, I want them to feel seen, represented and empowered. An important way to do this is by hanging artwork that is representative of the diverse Massachusetts experience.” --Gov. Maura Healey announcing that she has selected two paintings by artists of color to hang in the governor’s executive offi ce suite. “The Massachusetts Department of Correction recognizes the importance of incarcerated individuals maintaining bonds with their loved ones. No cost calls will alleviate the fi nancial burden and remove barriers for an individual in … custody to stay connected with their outside support system. Strong family support helps to advance the rehabilitative process, reduces recidivism and contributes to successful reentry upon release.” ---Department of Corrections Commissioner Carol Mici announcing the implementation of no cost phone calls in its 14 correctional facilities to provide equitable access to sustained communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones. 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 4-8, the House met for a total of seven hours and 11 minutes and the Senate met for a total of fi ve hours and 37 minutes. Mon. Dec. 4 House 10:01 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. Tues. Dec. 5 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 6 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 7 House 11:08 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Senate 11:37 a.m. to 11:44 a.m. Fri. Dec. 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.
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