Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! Vol. 35, No.51 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net oca Free Every Friday Giannino Family Public Service Legacy Recognized at Final City Council Meeting of the Year Special to Th e Advocate R EVERE, MA — During the fi nal City Council meeting of the year, the city formally recognized Councilor Chris Giannino’s addition to the family plaque in the Council Chamber, joining State Representative Jessica Giannino and former City Councillor Joe Giannino. The moment marked a rare, multigenerational recogFAMILY| SEE Page 2 781-286-8500 Friday, December 19, 2025 School officials review plans to replace middle school lottery with neighborhood districts By Barbara Taormina C ity Planning and Community Development DiA LEGACY OF SERVICE: Members of the Giannino family who were honored by the City Council at the fi nal meeting of the year at city hall, from left to right, Joseph Giannino, City Councillor Chris Giannino, Joann Giannino (mother of Chris, grandmother of Jessica), State Rep. Jessica Giannino and State Rep. Jeff rey Turco. rector Tom Skwierawski met with the School Committee this week to review preliminary plans for a neighborhood middle school program. Revere Public Schools Supt. Dr. Dianne Kelly said the change was meant to end the middle school lottery, which no one seems to like. However, the School Committee eliminated bus transportation for the high school and middle school students who live less than two miles from their school due to a budget shortfall in the district’s transportation budget and the exploding cost of bussing. Committee members were concerned about the risks of young students walking through the city being inundated with speeding traffic, highways and train stations. Skwierawski has been working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on maps and population data to divide the city into three middle school districts built around the Garfield, Rumney Marsh and Susan B. Anthony Schools. He said natural boundaries, such as roads and train tracks, were considered when drawing LOTTERY | SEE Page 2 HYM, Cathexis and City of Revere break ground on Portico at Suffolk Downs The next milestone for the transformative 161-acre Suffolk Downs redevelopment Special to Th e Advocate O n Dec. 16, 2025, The HYM Investment Group (HYM), Cathexis Holdings LP (Cathexis), the City of Revere, Related Fund Management and Suff olk celebrated the offi cial groundbreaking of Portico, the second multifamily building at Suff olk Downs. The 473unit project marks continued momentum for the transformative Suff olk Downs redevelopment, which is expected to deliver 10,000 homes across Revere and East Boston. BREAK GROUND | SEE Page 4 BREAKING GROUND: Offi cials from HYM Investment Group (HYM), Cathexis Holdings LP (Cathexis), the City of Revere, Related Fund Management and Suff olk celebrated the offi cial groundbreaking of Portico, the second multifamily building at Suff olk Downs recently. Mayor Patrick Keefe, along with state representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeff rey Turcio, and Revere city councillor Joanne McKenna dug in on the latest development at Suff olk Downs. (Photo by Mike Casey Photography)
Page 2 Advocate Newspapers Holiday Office Schedule Notice The Advocate Newspapers will observe a holiday closure hd from December 29, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Our next editions will be published on Friday, January 9, 2026. During this period, our office will be open intermittently, and all voicemail messages and emails will be monitored and responded to in a timely manner. For questions, legal notices, or advertising submissions for the January 9 publications, please contact us at 781-286-8500 or Jmitchell@advocatenews.net We extend our sincere appreciation to our readers and advertisers and wish you a happy holiday season and a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued support. — James D. Mitchell, President/Publisher RevereTV Spotlight G et in the holiday spirit by tuning in to replays of this year’s Annual Robert A. Marra Memorial Sounds of Christmas Concert! This event featured the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra performing classic holiday songs, accompanied by a live singer. Attendees were asked to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Revere Food Pantry. Replays of this year’s concert will be scheduled on the Community Channel throughout the New Year along with a full marathon of past Sounds of Christmas concerts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Watch the RTV Community ChanRevereTV | SEE Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 FAMILY | FROM Page 1 nition of public service within the same historic chamber. While the plaque reflects two years of service on the City Council, Councillor Chris Giannino’s commitment to the City of Revere spans more than three decades, including his service as a Revere Police Sergeant and his continued dedication to residents and the community. “Being in the Council Chamber for this recognition was incredibly meaningful,” said State Representative Jessica Giannino. “Public service is a responsibility my family has taken seriously for generations. Sitting in that room, surrounded by history, was a reminder of the trust our community places in those who serve and the importance of honoring that commitment every day.” Councilor Chris Giannino refl ected on the honor and the signifi cance of service beyond titles or timelines. “This recognition is truly LOTTERY | FROM Page 1 the districts. Skwierawski said the three options on the table more than double the number of students within one mile of a middle school. Under the current middle school lottery system, 442 students live more Pictured from left to right, Joseph Giannino, City Councillor Chris Giannino and State Rep. Jessica Giannino. humbling,” said Councillor Chris Giannino. “Serving this city has never been about recognition—it has always been about showing up, listening, and doing the work for the people who call this community home.” Former City Councillor Joe Giannino, whose name also appears on the family plaque, emphasized the continuity of service across generations. “Public service has always been about giving back to the city that gave us so much,” said than two miles from school, but under the new neighborhood school design there will be fewer than 100 students two miles out. Skwierawski said demographic, ethnic and academic data was analyzed to ensure the city’s middle school former City Councillor Joe Giannino. “Seeing our family’s shared commitment refl ected in the Council Chamber is a powerful reminder that service doesn’t end when a term does—it carries forward through example, values, and dedication to community.” The recognition underscores a longstanding tradition of civic engagement within the Giannino family and highlights the enduring impact of public service at both the local and state levels. program was fair and equitable. The one area that showed disproportionate percentages was related to students who fall into the category of English Language Learners. Under the new options, 42 percent of the students at Garfi eld will be ELL students, 33 percent at Rumney Marsh and 24 percent at Susan B. Anthony. “The data is preliminary,” said Skwierawski. “We are working to make sure districts are accurate…We will have schools that look like our neighborhoods, which look like our city.” Mayor Patrick Keefe, chairman of the School Committee, said not everyone will be happy with the new middle school districts. “There will always be fi ve people who are not happy and whose lives are being upended by the change.” But Keefe stressed the committee needs to do what’s best for most students. Dr. Kelly said the School Department will host an evening event to hear from parents about the options during the fi rst or second week in January. Skwierawski hopes to present the fi nalized options to the committee in January for a vote.
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Portico was, in part, made possible through a public-private partnership between HYM, Cathexis, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Revere. Governor Maura Healey and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus helped advance the development of Portico through the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP); Mayor Patrick Keefe and the Revere City Council were key in taking the local action needed to unlock Commonwealth tax incentives. “The Suffolk Downs redewww.810bargrille.com velopment is a transformative project for Revere and Greater Boston, and the Healey-Driscoll Administration was proud to award $5 million to help make this project possible,” said Secretary Augustus. “Portico and the Suff olk Downs redevelopment will help us get to the 222,000 homes Massachusetts needs to keep up with housing demand, give buyers and renters more choices, and bring down costs.” “Today’s groundbreaking at Portico reminds us of why both families and businesses invest in Revere. With our scenic coastal geography, convenient access to public transit, and competitive market value, there is clear incentive to plant roots and grow in Revere. Portico will deliver the needed housing, economic activity, and renewed energy to a neighborhood that is central to Revere’s progress,” said Mayor Keefe. “We couldn’t be happier to celebrate the groundbreaking of Portico today,” said HYM Founding Partner/Managing Director Thomas N. O’Brien. “Our focus at Suff olk Downs has always been to deliver thousands of new homes and create a truly mixed-use neighborhood and destination to meet the moment for Greater Boston. Breaking ground on Portico represents that vision in action. We are grateful to Governor Healey, Secretary Augustus, Related Fund Management, and all our project partners who have made this groundbreaking possible, and we’re certain Portico will be a welcome addition to the Beachmont Square community.” “Today’s groundbreaking of Portico represents another step forward for Revere and for the future of Suff olk Downs,” said Senator Lydia Edwards, State Senator for the Third Suffolk District. “This project reflects what is possible when the Commonwealth, the City of Revere, and private partners work together to deliver much-needed housing, create jobs, and build neighborhoods accessible to transportation. I want to thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the City of Revere and Mayor Keefe, HYM, Cathexis, and all of the public and private partners whose collaboration made this milestone possible. Portico will not only add hundreds of new homes, but also strengthen Beachmont Square as a community that supports local businesses and expands opportunities for residents across our region.” Suffolk is the general contractor for Portico, leading the ground-up construction of the multifamily building. “We’re proud to bring Portico to life and support the City of Revere as Beachmont Square continues to take shape, providing residents with a connected, amenity-rich home just steps from the Blue Line and all that Boston has to off er,” said Suffolk Northeast General Manager Pat Lucey. “Suff olk has been deeply engaged in this community for years, and projects like Portico give us the chance to deliver high-quality housing and vibrant public spaces that truly serve local residents. It’s exciting to see the neighborhood grow, and we’re honored to help create a place that will benefi t Revere for years to come.” With the official groundbreaking, construction on Portico has begun and delivery is anticipated by February 2028. For more information on Suffolk Downs, please visit atsuffolkdowns.com.
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Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 R evere Public Schools children in need will receive a warm winter coat, thanks to the 10th Annual Coats for Kids Ugly Sweater Party at Dryft Revere last Wednesday night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Annual Coats for Kids event provides warmth for needy RPS kids 10th Shown from left to right: Dryft Revere owner Michael Aldi, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Michael Biasella and Ward 6 School Committee Member-Elect Vanessa Biasella during last Wednesday night’s Coats for Kids Ugly Sweater Party at Dryft Revere. Shown from left to right: Marie-Elena Hinojosa, Power of Recovery COO Damon Weinberg, NamaStay Sober Executive Director Allison Burke and NamaStay Sober Director of Community Outreach Peter Sacco. Shown from left to right: Jennifer Keefe and John Stamatopoulos. Shown from left to right: Mayor Patrick Keefe, cohost Matthew Parlante, Santa Claus, Corrie O’Neil and Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture Director Steven Morabito. Shown from left to right: Mayor Patrick Keefe, Adrianna Keefe, Jennifer Keefe, Keefe’s brother Edward Infantino, Keefe’s mother Donna McCufee and Revere Police Lt. Joseph Internicola. Janine Treall and Teri Gustat Shown from left to right: retired Fire Chief Eugene Doherty, cohost Matthew Parlante, Fire Chief James Cullen and Mayor Patrick Keefe. Shown from left to right: cohost Matthew Parlante, Ward 1 CouncillorElect James Mercurio, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio, First Lady Jennifer Keefe, Mayor Patrick Keefe, School Committee Member John Kingston, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky and Kimberly Fall. Shown from left to right: cohost Matthew Parlante, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Michael McLaughlin. Erika Cheever with Zachary Carifi o Ryan Goldney with Ibrahim Dervisevic
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 9 Members of the Revere Fire Department and the mayor: Fire Lt. William Brown, Deputy Fire Chief Michael DiCarlo, Firefi ghters Jonathan Bono, Justin Lally and Joshua Arsenault, Santa Claus, Firefi ghter Matthew Parlante, Fire Lt. Brian Doherty, Fire Chief James Cullen, retired Fire Chief Eugene Doherty and Mayor Patrick Keefe. Shown from left to right: Dianna Keenan and Leanne Stamatopoulos. Shown from left to right: Marcelo Gomes and Manuel Pacheco. Shown from left to right: cohost Matthew Parlante, Revere Language Access Coordinator Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture Director Steven Morabito and Corrie O’Neil. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Rockland Trust Revere Broadway employees Felicia Napolitano and Daisy Tatum and State Senator Lydia Edwards’ District Director, Mela Villa Gomez Shown from left to right: Revere Fire Lt. Matthew Parlante, Saugus Firefi ghters Mario Long, Matthew Massone and Ryan Hegehan and temporary Saugus Fire Lt. Nicholas Landry. They held their coat drive last Friday at the Saugus Elks. Shown from left to right: Christopher Fabiano, Susan Martelli, Revere Police Lt. Joseph Internicola and Donald Martelli. Shown from left to right: Adrienne Maguire, School Committee Member John Kingston, Mayor Patrick Keefe, First Lady Jennifer Keefe, James Nigro and D’Ambrosio LLP staff ers Attorney Paul Tellier, Financial Advisor Eric Carey and Attorney Nancy O’Neil.
Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Lady Pats basketball team looks to turn speed and defense into identity this winter By Dom Nicastro T he 2025–26 season ushers in a new look for Revere High School girls basketball — one defi ned by youth, speed and a renewed defensive edge. Revere Head Coach Ariana Rivera enters the winter optimistic and energized, even as her Patriots roll out a lineup featuring plenty of new faces. While experience may be lighter in some areas, Rivera believes the team’s quickness, versatility and coachability give it a chance to be competitive right out of the gate. “We are a young group this PART-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. 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Led by a senior-heavy roster and multiple captains, Revere was the team to beat in the GBL for much of the year, setting a standard that Rivera now looks to carry forward as a younger, faster group takes the fl oor in 2025–26. Leadership starts with senior captain Shayna Smith, the lone senior and emotional anchor of the roster. Smith, a forward, is expected to be a steady presence on both ends of the fl oor while helping guide a roster that leans heavily on underclassmen. “She’s going to go big this year,” Rivera said. “I’m really excited.” Smith’s leadership will be crucial early as Revere navigates a front-loaded schedule and brings along a younger core that is still settling into varsity roles. One of the most intriguing pieces in the Patriots’ lineup is freshman Addison Ulwick, whom Rivera expects to contribute immediately in the paint. “She’s a very good asset to us under the basket and aggression-wise,” Rivera said. Ulwick’s physical presence helps off set a roster that is smaller overall but built to move quickly. That theme carries into the backcourt, where Revere boasts speed, ball pressure and perimeter shooting. Junior point guard Sarah Lechheb returns to run the offense and set the tempo, while sophomore Allyson OllivierBe prepared before the next power outage. ra brings shooting range that can stretch defenses. Sophomore guards Rebecca Mercado and Haley Peralta round out what Rivera describes as a “solid starting fi ve.” “We are a little smaller this year,” Rivera said, “but with that lack of height comes a little bit more speed and freedom to kind of move the ball around.” Despite the youth, Revere’s identity remains consistent with past seasons: defense fi rst. “We will be a strong defensive team this year, similar to our previous seasons,” Rivera said. That defensive focus was on display during preseason action. The Patriots held their own at a jamboree hosted by Acton-Boxborough High School, squaring off with quality programs, such as Pembroke and AB High. A competitive scrimmage against Saugus further reinforced Rivera’s confi dence heading into opening week. “Our scrimmage against Saugus was competitive and exactly what we needed to prep for our home opener,” Rivera said. With quick guards and multiple athletes capable of defending on the perimeter, Revere expects to pressure opponents, force turnovers and Receive a free 5−year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866−852−0221 to schedule your free quote! push the pace in transition. “We should be able to transition on a lot of teams,” Rivera said. “We have a lot of speed with our guards.” Rivera believes the group’s willingness to learn may be its greatest strength. “They all seem super coachable and ready to buy in,” she said. The Patriots open the season at home with back-toback matchups against Lynn rivals, hosting Lynn Classical (Tuesday after press time) and Lynn English (Thursday) in the opening two games this week. Rivera welcomes the early challenge. “We love opening against Lynn Classical,” she said. “I’m looking forward to the season.” Revere High winter squads tip off, take off on the track and hit the ice strong By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School Patriots’ winter season is offi cially underway. The boys basketball team opened with an overtime thriller; the girls indoor track team sprinted out to a 2–0 start with dominant showings across the board; and the boys hockey coop scored a big win on the road. From freshman debuts to senior leadership, Patriots across all three teams showed they’re ready for a competitive season. Here’s how each team fared in its fi rst major action of 2025—2026. Boys basketball celebrates Day, falls short in opener The Patriots opened their 2025–2026 season in front of a packed home crowd and honored last year’s senior standout Ethan Day with a pregame ceremony for his 1,000-point milestone. But the energy and emotion weren’t quite enough to get past Arlington Catholic, as Revere dropped a 62–55 overtime heartbreaker. Head Coach David Leary said his young team — with only three players returning with varsity experience — showed early nerves, shooting just 2-for15 in a first quarter that ended with an 8–6 defi cit. “We just couldn’t throw it in the ocean,” Leary said. “Not terrible looks. Just might have been nerves.” Revere trailed 24–16 at the half but stormed back in the third quarter behind sophomore Charles Dobre and senior Zaney Kayembe. The Patriots took a fourpoint lead into the fourth and were up three with under 20 seconds remainSPORTS | SEE Page 14
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 11 Meet the 2025 RHS Patriots Girls’ Basketball Teams Shown from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Michael Lucas, Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lake, Captain Shayna Smith, Head Coach Ariana Rivera, and Assistant Coach Victoria Correia. Junior Varsity — Bottom row, shown from left to right, are: Jasmine Chavez, Yaseen Khamis, and Jaelyn Torres. Top row, shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Elizabeth Lake, Ajsi Balla, Kelsey Morales, Paula Lopez, and Assistant Coach Victoria Correia. Seniors, shown from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Michael Lucas, Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lake, Captain Shayna Smith, Asmaa Azeroual, Sonia Haily, Sara Shai, Zohra Bekreira, Assistant Coach Victoria Correia, and Head Coach Elizabeth Lake. Varsity — Kneeling, shown from left to right, are: Sara Shai, Ajsi Balla, Kelsey Morales, Rebecca Mercado, Sarah Lechheb, Sonia Haily, and Haley Peralta. Standing, shown from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lake, Assistant Coach Michael Lucas, Paula Lopez, Destiny Borges-Kelley, Asmaa Azeroual, Captain Shayna Smith, Addison Ulwick, Zohra Bekreira, Allyson Olliveirra, Head Coach Ariana Rivera, and Assistant Coach Victoria Correia. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Quite a Day: unveiling of 1,000-career points banner P atriots basketball standout Ethan Day (Class of 2025) was honored with a banner unveiling marking his 1,000th-career point in the RHS fi eldhouse last Friday night. “It means a lot,” Day said. “I scored 65 points in my last game, and 35 points in another game against Malden.” The Greater Boston League All-Star, 19, played travel basketball at the Staff Sgt. James Hill and Garfi eld Schools. Day is the first Revere High School male athlete to achieve this milestone in 35 years. Ethan Day with fan Peter DiCarlo and his mother, Danielle Day Head Coach David Leary is shown congratulating Ethan Day during the presentation as Assistant Coach Bob Sullivan looks on. Aunt Claire Selvitella and Uncle Jerry Selvitella with Ethan Day Parents Danielle and William Day with their son, Ethan Shown from left to right: former teammates/current friends Luis Silva, Gustavo Santos, Jayden Balogun, Erick Mayorga, Donnie Hiari and Sergio Peguero. Ethan Day unveiled the banner last Friday night in the Revere High School gymnasium. A large group of friends, family and teammates past and present gathered for a photo with Ethan Day. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 13 Meet the 2025-26 Revere High School Patriots Boys’ Basketball Teams Freshmen — Bottom row, shown from left to right, are: Ishmael Romero-Gonzalez, Nathan Viana, Nicholas Tiggs, Zak Boudiab, and Isaiah Brown. Back row, shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Robert Sullivan, Jean Paoblo Muneton, Gabriel Landaverde, Jacob Medina, Brandon Covajal, Jeremiah Ramos, and Israel Urena Diplan. Junior Varsity — Front row, shown from left to right, are: Gio Quintana, Zakaria Boudiab, and Bryan Galeano. Back row, shown from left to right: Coach Bob Sullivan, Coach John Leone, Zariel Melendez, Jacobi Seymour, Nathan Brown, Dashawn Mosley, Mathew Leone, Coach Dennis Leary, and Coach David Leary. Shown from left to right, are: Coach Conor Browne, Coach Bob Sullivan, Coach John Leone, Seniors Omar Attabou, Joseph Carlo, Jadrian Sanchez, Isaiah Llanos, Devin Berry, Nick Rupp, Zaney Kayembe, Coach Dennis Leary, Coach Jason Siegal, and Head Coach David Leary. Their Senior Night is Feb. 10 against the Somerville Highlanders. Shown from left to right, are: Coach Conor Browne, Coach Bob Sullivan, Coach John Leone, Tri-captains Seniors Isaiah Llanos, Devin Berry, Nick Rupp, Coach Dennis Leary, Coach Jason Siegal, and Head Coach David Leary. Varsity — Shown from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Conor Browne, Assistant Coach Bob Sullivan, Assistant Coach John Leone, Joseph Carlo, Wesley Nunez, Charles Dobre, Omar Attabou, Jadrian Sanchez, Bryan David, Isaiah Llanos, Devin Berry, Nick Rupp, Ryan Raduazzo, Zaney Kayembe, Nico Cespedes, Chris Recinos, AD Amimme, Coach Dennis Leary, Coach Jason Siegal, and Head Coach David Leary. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 SPORTS | FROM Page 10 ing before an eighth grader from AC nailed a corner three at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. “We played man-to-man. Malden Catholic First Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have successfully completed the fi rst marking period of the 2025-2026 school year. A total of 744 students from over 40 cities and towns have earned recognition on the honor roll for their outstanding academic achievements. Malden Catholic honors academic excellence with three distinct categories: • President’s List: Grades of 90 and above in all classes. • First Honors: Grades of 85 and above in all classes. • Second Honors: Grades of 80 and above in all classes. President’s List Anthony Addonizio ’30 Melania Bartalini ’29 Lucia Cerbone ’26 Maria Diaz ’26 John Feeley ’31 Iylah Fuentes ’31 Khloe Hanscom ’26 Megan Hayes ’26 Maeve Hurley ’26 Jeremiah Joinville ’29 Liliana Martinez ’26 Emilia Montoya Mayorquin ’29 Samuel Okokuro ’29 Josephine Piccardi ’26 Genesis Rosario-Lithgow ’26 Mia Waldron ’26 First Honors Luca Bartalini ’31 Matthew Bender Jr. ’27 Julia DiPaola ’28 Nathan Enciso Torres ’28 Nicole Gaviria Quiceno ’29 Charlotte Gaviria Quiceno ’27 Kasey Hanscom ’27 Evangeline Holley ’30 Caitlyn Hurley ’27 Lilian Huynh ’28 Sebastian Londono ’27 Maria Martinez ’29 Vincenzo Palermo ’26 Archit Pradhan ’27 Valentina Ramos ’28 Lucas Romero ’28 Jayden Zani ’29 Second Honors Toufi k Abbassi ’29 Eva Cortave ’28 Rita Diaz ’29 Gwen Donato ’26 Zafar Egbe ’28 Pishon Gezehagn ’27 Zachary Kaba ’28 Alyssa Luiso ’28 Dowglas Mira Lopera ’26 Tenzin Moenkyi ’26 Ayden Nguyen Nguyen ’27 Gabrielle Ramcharan ’27 Nathalie Ramcharan ’26 Nicholas Ramirez ’26 Declan Roach ’31 Jamaal Thurston Jr. ’26 Xavier Vaquerano ’27 Grace Velasquez-Orellana ’28 RevereTV | FROM Page 2 nel during your family celebrations to have this orchestral performance playing holiday music in the background of your event! This channel is 8 and 1072 for Comcast subscribers and 3 and 613 on RCN. Members of the Revere community kicked off the holiday season together last weekend at two tree lighting ceremonies. First, watch coverage of this year’s 13th Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Santa Parade followed by the City of Revere Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. Then enjoy a tree lighting ceremony from the following day in the Beachmont neighborhood. Coverage of both of these events will be shown on the Community Channel daily throughout the new year, and they can also be watched on YouTube. On “In the Loop” this week, hear about how you can show off your creativity through the City of Revere’s Annual Holiday Lights Contest. Revere residents can nominate themselves, friends or neighbors by completing the submisWe thought they’d go quick and then foul,” Leary said. “But they moved the ball around, drove, kicked, and the kid hit it. And in OT, we kind of lost our way.” Dobre had a strong start to his sophomore campaign with 15 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Kayembe, who spent most of the fi rst half in foul trouble, fi nished with eight points and 12 boards. “I was proud of the way we competed on the boards,” Leary said. “They were defi - nitely taller than us at pretty much every position, but we did compete.” Self-infl icted wounds — turnovers, a lane violation on a made free throw, and some missed assignments — proved costly. Still, Leary emphasized the effort. “There are a lot of things we need to grow from,” he said. “But I like the energy we have. We’re way deeper than we were last year.” The Patriots now face two of the GBL’s toughest, Lynn Classical and Lynn English, both on the road this week. Girls track opens season 2–0, dominates at Winter Fest Revere’s girls indoor track and field team wasted no time making an early statement, starting the season with convincing wins over sion form at revere.org/contest or by submitting a nomination through the Revere 311 App and selecting the “Holiday Light Contest” Service Request type. If you win the contest, you’ll start the new year off right with a free yearlong membership to the Robert J. Haas Health & Wellness Center! Holiday lights can be anything that shows how you decorate your home for the season. The city wants to see your very best, brightest and most festive displays. Tune in to this message on RTV (which was recorded in four languagMalden (63––12). Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli credited her senior captains for leading the way across multiple events: • Gemma Stamatopoulos scored 15 points in both meets, winning the high jump, long jump and 600-meter. • Olivia Rupp posted fi rstplace fi nishes in the mile and 1,000-meter. • Rania Hamdani swept the 55-meter and 300-meter sprints and anchored a victorious 4x400 relay vs. Classical. • Dayana Ortega won the 55-meter hurdles in both meets and placed second in the long jump each time. • Basma Sahibi won the shot put against Classical with a throw of 23’11.5”, her fi rst time in the event. Other standout performances included junior Emma DeCrosta, who won the two-mile vs. Malden (15:37.14), and several newcomers. Freshman Annalise Rodriguez and sophomore Zizi Kalliavas both impressed in the 600-meter, fi nishing just seconds apart against Malden. Bianca Rincon also posted a strong third-place hurdles debut. “I’m really excited about what this team can produce,” said MacDonald-Ciambelli. “A willingness to try new things and act for the team’s benefit is what really sets this group of girls apart.” At Sunday’s MSTCA Winter Fest, the top performances continued: • Stamatopoulos won the 600m (1:47.07) and placed third in the high jump (4’8”). • Hamdani was 8th overes) to stay in the loop! Don’t forget to follow @RevereTV on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for direct access to messaging. Northeast Metro Tech Health Assistant Program students visited the studio to demonstrate and share essential wellness skills. This short program shows the students sharing techniques, such as performing the Heimlich maneuver, understanding the benefits of healthy eating through diff erent cultures, and practicing basic first aid. Follow along with these Health Asall in the 300m (46.25), already close to her PR. • Kalliavas notched a 2-second PR in the 300m (48.81). • In the 55-meter, Lesley Mendoza, Jaleeyah Figueroa and Jade Dang all competed. • Aidah Louaddi marked her fi rst throw of the season in shot put (21-10.5). Boys hockey opens season with win behind Annunziata’s hat trick The Revere—Everett— Malden-Mystic Valley boys hockey co-op opened its winter with a 4—2 win over Somerville, powered by a hat trick from Revere senior Frankie Annunziata and a stellar performance in net by Everett’s Ray Blauvelt. Blauvelt turned away approximately 30 shots — “the best game of his high school career,” said Head Coach Craig Richards — while Mystic Valley’s Martino Carbo sealed the win with an empty-netter off a neutral-zone steal with 40 seconds left. Other contributors included Malden’s Tommy Cronin, Everett’s Ben Saia and Mystic Valley eighth grader Cam Macone, who all tallied assists. On the defensive end, Everett senior Charlie Govostes and eighth grader Bradley Roach stood out. “Our three captains — Annunziata, Saia and Cronin — have done an amazing job taking our young team under their wings,” said Richards. “We couldn’t be happier with how they’ve approached this season and look forward to more positives.” sistant students to learn and become a healthier, more informed community member. Get caught up on municipal meetings from December by watching RTV GOV. All meetings are played live on RTV and YouTube. The latest replay rotation includes replays of the Commission on Disabilities, Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Meeting, Cultural Council, Revere City Council, License Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RCN.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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 representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2025 session through December 12. The House has held 116 roll calls in the 2025 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative 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. Oftentimes a representative 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. Eighty-eight (55.3 percent) out of 159 representatives did not miss any roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Seventy-one (44.7 percent) out of 159 representatives missed one or more roll call votes. The representatives who missed the most roll calls are Reps. John Lawn (D-Watertown) and Marcus Vaughn (R-Wrentham) who each missed 22 roll calls (81.0 percent roll call attendance record). Rounding out the top 15 representatives who missed the most roll call votes are: Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) who missed 20 roll calls (82.7 percent roll call attendance record); Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis); Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea); Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn); Mary Keefe (D-Worcester); Chynah Tyler (DRoxbury; and Thomas Walsh (DPeabody) who each missed 19 roll calls (83.6 percent roll call attendance record.) Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and John Gaskey (RCarver) who each missed 18 roll calls (84.4 percent roll call attendance record.) Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) who missed 16 roll calls (86.2 percent roll call attendance record); Tram Nguyen (D-Andover); and Joseph McKenna (RSutton) who each missed 15 roll calls (87.0 percent roll call attendance record). Lisa Field (D-Taunton) who missed 15 roll calls (72.2 percent roll call attendance record). Rep. Field won a special election to fi ll a vacant House seat. She has only been a representative for 54 roll calls, not all 116 roll calls, and therefore her percentage of roll calls attended is diff erent from Reps. Nguyen and McKenna who both also missed 15 roll calls but have been in offi ce for all 116 roll calls. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted all 15 representatives and asked them why they missed some roll calls: Eight representatives did not respond last week to repeated requests asking them to explain their absences. They are Reps. John Lawn, Marcus Vaughan, Christopher Flanagan, Mary Keefe, Chynah Tyler, Tom Walsh, Patrick Kearney and Tram Nguyen. Seven representatives responded either last week and/ or when they were asked the same questions in August, when they were also among the representatives who missed the most roll calls. Nicholas Boldyga did not respond last week but responded in August: “A couple of days were missed due to health-related issues in my immediate family. My responsibilities as a father of three young children came fi rst on those days. Unfortunately, unlike the Senate that allows for fully remote participation on all levels, House rules make it diffi cult to even vote remotely.” Judith Garcia responded in August and last week with the same statement: “I missed two days due to illness and two days on official business with the Chelsea delegation, participating in the National All-America City competition in Denver, Colorado, which Chelsea won. One of those four days included 13 roll calls, so it’s important for readers to know that multiple roll calls in a single day do not equal multiple absences.” Richard Haggerty responded in August and last week: In August, he responded, “I missed a single day of voting this session on February 6, 2025, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment.” Last week he responded: “I have submitted statements of support for each piece of legislation the House passed to the House Clerk’s Offi ce after missing four engrossment votes this session due to a family commitment.” Marjorie Decker responded last week: “The votes I missed were due to family emergencies, and I sent a letter to the House Clerk’s stating how I would have voted for each of the two formal sessions I was not able to attend.” John Gaskey responded in August and last week: In August, he responded: “[Thirteen roll calls] were on the same day. I was out of town and unavailable. [Three more roll calls] were on the same day [that I was] involved with a delicate constituent issue and chose not to attend, determining it was more important to assist constituents in need than to throw a ‘No’ vote at something I don’t think should be legal.” Last week he responded, “The question has no context and is without merit. The way voting happens, as you know, missing one day has the potential to make it look like a legislator … has missed 20 percent of votes taken. That being said, I answered this question earlier in the year and since, not sure if I missed anything or not. If I did, it’s likely because of personal reasons.” Joseph McKenna responded last week: “I missed a formal session due to a long-scheduled family trip where I visited immediate family from across the country who I see very infrequently. Though I only missed one day of session, it unfortunately was budget veto override voting, so [it] was a day with the highest number of actual individual votes. Unfortunately, leadership’s ongoing strategy of not scheduling formal sessions until late the Friday before, and further in holding the session BHRC | SEE Page 16 A HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION s part of the preparation of their 2025 individual income tax returns and for future years as well, small business owners should consider taking advantage of the home offi ce deduction. The home office deduction rules are available for self-employed individuals who use a portion of their home exclusively for business. This deduction is found in Internal Revenue Code Section 280A. A home offi ce deduction can be taken if the small business owner sets up and uses a room in his or her house or apartment for performing such administrative tasks relating to the business. Under Internal Revenue Service rules, expenses related to a home offi ce qualify as a tax deduction if you use the home offi ce to conduct substantial administrative activities, and if you use it exclusively and regularly for business. If you do much of your administrative work in a home offi ce, even though you have an offi ce at your place of business, you are still entitled to take the deduction. To qualify, set up an area of your home, attic or basement, and use that space regularly and exclusively for business. You might pay bills, do paperwork, develop product or business plan strategies, reconcile bank statements, review fi - nancial statements, etc. You may also meet with customers or clients in an area in the house used exclusively for business. If you have a home offi ce, you can also claim other areas you use in your basement or garage or shed to store work materials, even if that space is not used exclusively for business. You can also take a deduction for miles traveled to and from the home offi ce to your principal place of business. Without a home offi ce, those traveled miles would simply be non-deductible commuting expense. All relevant direct and indirect house expenses are fully deductible expenses to be taken on Form 8829, Expenses For Business Use of Your Home. If you use your house 20% for business, then 20% of all house costs, including mortgage interest, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities and depreciation are fully deductible. Furthermore, repairs to the home offi ce space itself would be fully deductible. You also have the option of claiming the simplifi ed option of the home offi ce deduction which is 300 square feet of living space x $5/square foot, for a deduction equal to $1,500. The total of expenses as computed on Form 8829 are then carried over to Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business, on line 30, Part II. Always remember to consider if an offi ce in the home deduction applies to you. Maximizing the amount of dollars that you can keep in your small business’ coff ers rather than in Uncle Sam’s coff ers is probably a worthwhile goal. For further information see IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home. 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.
Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 BHRC | FROM Page 15 agenda until the day before, makes it impossible to avoid such unfortunate occurrences.” Lisa Field responded last week: “In 2024, I committed to a trip to Rome and the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025. The House scheduled a formal session while I was traveling. I missed one day of formal session, but the House took up several votes that day.” REPRESENTATIVES’ 2025 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2025 Here are the 2025 roll call attendance records of local representatives through December 12. The attendance records are based on 116 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the representative’s 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. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) Rep. Jeff Turco 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BAN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON DEATH CERTIFICATES (H 2383) — The House gave initial approval to a bill that would eliminate the current requirement that death certifi cates list the social security number of the deceased. “The idea for this bill was brought to me by a constituent who read about this issue and expressed concern,” said sponsor Rep. Rob Consalvo (D-Hyde Park). “Although death certifi - cates are not publicly available to everyone, removing social security numbers from them is a simple step the commonwealth can take to prevent any potential fraud.” Reps. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) and Ken Gordon (DBedford) co-sponsored a similar bill that was also given initial approval by the House. Neither Garballey nor Gordon responded to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they fi led the bill and how they feel about its approval. ALLOW MBTA RIDERS TO PAY ONSITE FOR PARKING WITHOUT A MOBILE PHONE (H 3664) — The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would establish an 18-month pilot program requiring that three MBTA parking lots install automated payment machines that allow customers to make in-person payment for daily parking fees by cash or credit card, without the use of a mobile telephone or any other portable electronic device. The MBTA would fi le a report on the effi cacy of the program. The proposal was given initial approval by the House in 2020 but died when the House let it sit in a committee for ten months. Supporters say that people who don’t use a mobile phone or other portable electronic device are billed for parking at MBTA lots through the mail at a higher rate than riders who use the app. They argue this is unfair to those without the means to purchase a mobile phone or who have trouble using their phone. Rep. Bill Galvin (D-Canton), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he fi led the bill and if he expects the bill to receive additional approval in the House and then approval in the Senate. Opponents of the bill say the measure is unnecessary because drivers can already currently pay the fee with a landline phone at the same rate that mobile phone users pay. SCHOOLS MUST PROVIDE TYPE 1 DIABETES INFORMATION TO PARENTS (H 586) — The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of public school pupils when the student is fi rst enrolled in elementary school and again upon his or her entry into 6th grade. The materials would be required to undergo periodic updates as necessary and be made available to each school district, county offi ce of education and charter school through the DESE’s website. Schools would be required to provide the information to parents and guardians by January 1, 2026. The materials would be required to include a description of Type 1 diabetes; a description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes; a recommendation regarding those students displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes that the parents or guardians of those students should immediately consult with the student’s primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for Type 1 diabetes is appropriate; and a recommendation that, following a Type 1 diagnosis, parents or guardians should consult with the student’s primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including a properly qualifi ed endocrinologist. Supporters say that the bill would help identify students with Type 1 diabetes earlier and begin early and appropriate treatment for this disease that aff ects so many children. Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her why she fi led the bill and why she thinks it is important for the Legislature to approve the measure. AGENT ORANGE (H 4688 and H 4691) — The Committee on Transportation held a hearing on legislation that would create a special Agent Orange license plate that would be made available, at no cost, to car owners who served in Vietnam and have suff ered from exposure to Agent Orange. The plate would bear the Orange Star distinctive emblem that identifi es Vietnam veterans exposed to the agent. Meanwhile, the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on legislation that would establish August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day. Both bills were co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro) and Kelly Pease (R-Westfi eld). Supporters said that Agent Orange was widely used in Vietnam by the United States Armed Forces as part of the herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, from 1961 until 1971. They noted that nearly 20 million gallons of the orange powder were sprayed over the land from helicopters or low-fl ying aircraft, destroying vegetation and crops to deprive enemy guerrillas of food and cover for their activities. Supporters noted that at the same time, this exposed 2.6 million American soldiers to the herbicide and defoliant chemical, which causes a number of serious illnesses, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, ischemic heart disease, soft tissue sarcoma, amyloidosis, diabetes and cancers of the throat, prostate, lung and colon. Pease said he co-sponsored these two bills to recognize the lasting sacrifi ces made by Vietnam War veterans and their families. “These bills ensure continued awareness of the health impacts of Agent Orange exposure while paying tribute to the courage and service of those who endured it. It’s important that Massachusetts never forgets the cost of their service and continues to support those still living with its consequences.” “We filed [those bills] since there are still so many Vietnam veterans around who are still suff ering from the severe health consequences of exposure to Agent Orange and to honor their service and sacrifi ce,” said Hawkins. SAFETY OF CANDIDATES (S 2742) — The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation designed to enhance the safety and security of candidates for public offi ce by removing home addresses from ballots, nomination papers and other materials. The measure also would protect from disclosure of personal contact information maintained by government entities on elected offi - cials, judges, judicial offi cers, law enforcement personnel, public prosecutors, public defenders and state licensed professionals whose work subjects them to an elevated safety risk. Supporters said that Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that unnecessarily puts people at risk by requiring candidates to put their street addresses on nomination papers and ballots. “Amid harassment, intimidation, assault and cold-blooded murder of elected offi cials and their families, as well as health care professionals, law enforcement officers and others, we must do everything we possibly can to protect our existing public servants and make it safe for anyone to run for and serve in offi ce,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “Notably, this is not a partisan issue, as fi gures spanning the political spectrum have faced terrible violence.” REPARATIVE JUSTICE FOR DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES (H 1696 and H 1753) — The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a measure (H 1696) that would
establish a 15-member commission to study and develop proposals for reparative justice and other potential remedies to redress harm resulting from the institution of slavery and systemic racism in the Bay State. The commission would produce a report documenting the effects of slavery and its legacy on the American Freedman class — which it defi nes as “descendants of formerly enslaved persons emancipated in the United States via the 13th Amendment in 1865 or earlier.” “Rep Fluker-Reid fi led the bill to address the longstanding social, political and economic disenfranchisement faced by American Freedmen,” said Camille Mula, a spokesperson for Fluker-Reid. “American Freedmen in Massachusetts on average face dramatically higher rates of incarceration, extreme poverty, maternal mortality and other health disparities … compared to other racial groups as well as other Black people who fall outside of the category of Freedmen.” A similar bill (H 1753) that would also establish a special commission to study reparation, was also on the committee’s agenda. Its sponsor, Rep. Russell Holmes (D-Boston), did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he fi led his version of the bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “With President Trump repeatedly attacking the programs that help Massachusetts families aff ord food, programs like these will increase the supply of locally grown healthy, aff ordable food. These awards are supporting local jobs, farmers and small food businesses that keep money circulating in our local economy and provide essential food for the people of Massachusetts.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing $779,458 in funding to improve food access in underserved communities throughout Massachusetts, by increasing local food production which will support the growth of urban farms, community gardens and food business operations, targeting areas that struggle with food insecurity. “Today’s court order will undoubtedly save lives by preventing the federal government from terminating funding that helps communities prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. This decision THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 ---Paul Craney, Executive Disends a clear message that the Trump Administration must not abandon state and local communities, and I won’t stop fi ghting to protect our residents from the federal government’s abuses of power.” ---Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing that a coalition of 20 states, including Massachusetts, won their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike. “Massachusetts is not competing against states like New Hampshire, instead New Hampshire is competing against states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. In this recent case, New Hampshire won, but in every case Massachusetts loses. When employers are choosing to cross the border because they can’t keep up with our taxes, energy cost and mandates, that should be a wake-up call for every policymaker on Beacon Hill.” rector of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on the widening competitiveness gap between Massachusetts and New Hampshire as a series of high-profi le employers have announced relocations from Massachusetts to the largely tax-free Granite State, an exodus Craney says is increasingly driven by Massachusetts’ rising taxes, energy costs and regulatory mandates. “By empowering homeowners and local municipalities with clear rules and practical support, we’re making it easier for accessory dwelling units to become part of the solution to our housing challenges. These new tools will give families more options to stay in their communities, live near loved ones and create opportunities for extra income and increased independence.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units — also known as granny fl ats or in-law apartments — which are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Also Known As: Date of Death: To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond. Page 17 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 8-12, the House met for a total of 16 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 39 minutes. Mon. Dec. 8 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:21 a.m. to 11:49 a.m. Tues. Dec. 9 No House session. No Senate session. Wed. Dec. 10 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Dec. 11 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:28 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. Fri. Dec. 12 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. ~ 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. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history Hours: * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com
Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com How to Prepare Your Online Accounts Before You Die Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan 1. On Dec. 19, 1997, what movie (a name referring to mythological giants) premiered? 2. Where are “pigs in blankets” traditional at Christmas dinner? 3. In what did Shakespeare write, “...winter tames man, woman, and beast...”? 4. What singer-songwriter wrote a song that is the name of a Canadian winter festival? 5. On Dec. 20, 1999, what was made an administrative region of China? 6. George C. Parker became known for selling NYC landmarks, mostly famously what? 7. On Dec. 21, 1879, what play (name of a toy) by Henrik Ibsen premiered in Copenhagen that has a Christmas tree delivered in Act One? 8. Which of these is not “Festus”: a Roman grammarian, a TV character or a holiday? 9. What group had the hit “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” (1976)? 10. What was sometimes called the “Great Emu War”? 11. On Dec. 22, 1917, what “Gene” host of “The Match Game” was born? 12. The 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” includes what Roman god’s name? 13. What exactly is Yuletide? 14. What seasonal Chuck Berry song was inspired by another song that was inspired by a poem in a department store’s promotional booklet? 15. What U.S. president’s mother was named Stanley Ann? 16. Dec. 24 is National Eggnog Day; what island has a traditional “eggnog” called coquito? 17. What is the last name of New York’s “Harold” born into wealth who created a trophy for the game of bridge? 18. What kind of large animal is still wild in Australia, China and Mongolia? 19. In the 1940s what popular landscape board game was created by a polio patient? 20. On Dec. 25, 1821, what founder of the American Red Cross, National First Aid Society and Missing Soldiers Offi ce was born in Oxford, Mass.? Answers drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts — email, banking, and social media. What can I do to make sure my family can access what they need and protect my digital information after I’m gone. Almost 80 Dear Almost, In addition to creating an estate plan, you should also make a “digital will” that lists all your online accounts and login information. This will help your loved ones access your electronic devices and online accounts more easily so they can manage your electronic aff airs, according to your wishes, after you’re gone. Montana State University offers a Digital Assets Inventory Worksheet (see Montana. edu/estateplanning/digitalsssetsworksheet.pdf) to help you get started. Or consider purchasing a “password book” on Amazon for a few dollars. This will let you record and organize your online account information alphabetically. Here are a few other tips to help you prepare your digital life for your survivors. Apple: If you’re an iPhone, iPad or Mac user, you should nominate a “legacy contact” who can access your Apple account’s data after you die. This is a secure way to give trusted people access to photos, fi les and messages. To set it up you’ll need an Apple device with a fairly recent operating system. iPhones and iPads need iOS or iPadOS 15.2 and MacBooks need macOS Monterey 12.1. For iPhones, go to settings, tap Sign-in & Security and then Legacy Contact. You can name one or more people, and they don’t need an Apple ID or device. You’ll have to share an access key with your contact. It can be a digital version sent electronically, or you can print a copy or save it as a screenshot or PDF. Take note that there are some types of fi les you won’t be able to pass on — including digital rights-protected music, movies and passwords stored in Apple’s password manager. Legacy contacts can only access a deceased user’s account for three years before Apple deletes the account. Google: Google takes a different approach with its Inactive Account Manager (see Support.google.com/accounts/ answer/3036546), which allows you to share your data with someone if it notices that you’ve stopped using your account. When setting it up, you need to decide how long Google should wait — from three to 18 months — before considering your account inactive. Once that time is up, Google can notify up to 10 people. You can choose what types of data they can access — including emails, photos, calendar entries and YouTube videos. There’s also an option to automatically delete your account after three months of inactivity, so your contacts will have to download any data before that deadline. Facebook and Instagram: If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, both of which are owned by the parent company Meta, you can have your accounts either memorialized or deleted after you die if the companies get a valid request from a family member or friend. See Facebook. com/help/1111566045566400 or Help .Instagr am. com/264154560391256 for details. Meta also strongly recommends Facebook users add a legacy contact to look after your memorial accounts — see Facebook.com/ help/1070665206293088. Legacy contacts can do things like respond to new friend requests and update pinned posts, but they can’t read private messages or remove or alter previous posts. You can only choose one person, who also must have a Facebook account. Passwords: If you use a password manager — a service that creates, saves and manages passwords for all your online accounts — see if it has an emergency access feature. Some services, like Keeper, Bitwarden and NordPass, allow users to nominate one or more trusted contacts who can access your keys in case of an emergency or death. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. “Titanic” (In Greek mythology, the Titans were a family of giants.) 2. Ireland and the United Kingdom (They are sausages wrapped in bacon.) 3. “The Taming of the Shrew” 4. Bob Dylan (“Winterlude”) 5. Macau 6. The Brooklyn Bridge (“If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you”); he conned tourists and new immigrants and ended up in Sing Sing. 7. “A Doll’s House” 8. A new holiday (Sextus Pompeius Festus was a grammarian and Festus is a character on “Gunsmoke.” 9. Tavares 10. A 1931 Australian military operation to get rid of the birds, which were destroying crops 11. Gene Rayburn 12. Cupid 13. Christmastide: from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day (or longer in some churches) 14. “Run Rudolph Run” (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was created by Robert May of Montgomery Ward; his relative Johnny Marks created a song from it.) 15. Barack Obama (She was Stanley Dunham’s only child.) 16. Puerto Rico (It has coconut.) 17. Vanderbilt 18. C a m e l ( O n e - humped ones [dromedaries] are in Australia.) 19. Candy Land 20. Clara Barton
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Bonnie Costantino W ith a heart full of gratitude and sorrow we celebrate, the vibrant life of Bonnie M. Costantino, who was born on March 31, 1948, and passed on December 11, 2025. Bonnie lived her life with an unwavering passion for her family, always present, always supportive, and forever their biggest cheerleader. Her love story with her husband, Richard P. Costantino, spanned an incredible 60 years, a testament to their undying commitment and devotion. Bonnie was the rock of the Costantino family, always at the heart of every gathering. She was the proud mother of Richard and his wife Melissa of Narragansett, RI, and Paul and his wife Melissa of Clearwater Beach, FL. Bonnie was not just a mother, but also a sister, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She was a sister to Valerie Shields, Lauren Stish and her husband Mark, Gayle Scaramozza, Garry and Lorraine Ustach, and Collette and William Grennon. She was a doting grandmother to Justine Szypula, Kaitlyn (Alex) Costantino, Drew Costantino, Courtney Costantino, Tyler Costantino, Ryan Costantino, Julia Costantino, and Alyssa Costantino. She was also a loving great-grandmother to Kaia and Caden Szypula. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Edwin and Irene “Renee” Ustach. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and immeasurable kindness. Bonnie’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We invite you to share your memories and upload photos to Bonnie’s memorial page — a space created to honor and remember the wonderful woman she was. Your stories and pictures will serve as a testament to the incredible life Bonnie led and the love she shared with us all. A funeral Service for Bonnie will be held Tuesday, December 23, at 9:00AM at Buonfi - glio Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere. A Funeral Mass will follow at Saint Anthonys Parish in Revere at 11:00AM. Entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Versailles Mausoleum in Everett. In lieu of fl owers please consider making a donation in Bonnie’s name to Saint Judes Children’s Research hospital. Lorraine Carroll Cambridge to her parents William and Christine Jacques. Lorraine was raised in Winthrop, alongside her brothers William and Paul, and their many cousins. She was an alumna of Winthrop High School, Class of 1974. Following high school, Lorraine attended secretarial school, and began her long and fulfi lling career as an administrator, most recently with some of her dearest colleagues at Legacy Lifecare VNA and Hospice. She also pursued a part time career in real estate, taking great pride in assisting families in fi nding their homes all along the North Shore. Lorraine was known for her P BUYER1 BUYER2 assed away on December 10, 2025. Lorraine was born on April 16th, 1956, in kindness, generosity, and her deep belief in the Christian faith. She was a long time member of First Congregational Church of Revere, where she participated in the women’s bible study, prayer groups, and volunteered at the food pantry. Within the church, she made incredibly meaningful and fulfi lling lifelong friendships. Lorraine was married to her childhood sweetheart David Carroll, and they lived their lives together in Winthrop, enjoying their shared love of muREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 Bereiweriso, John Reynolds, Kristen Zepaj Development LLC Catano, Adrian L Jimenez, Leonardo T Davis, Maria E Davis-Restrepo, Daymon T Delelegn, Bernahu Sisay, Mulunesh Escobar Lazo, Lesly A Lazo, Wendy E Guzman, Rosa Galdamez, Jose Joseph, Esther Khobzy, Abdelkebir Khobzy, Marcela B Kycyku, Kadri Kycyku, Merjeme Li, Irving Ochoa, Kevin Wright, Elicia Pineda, Wilber Rueda, Jose Lin, Yu-Hsiu SELLER2 Abdulzahir, Rabia Karimzada, Nazifa Temmar Mustapha Est Temmar, Tarik 10 Franklin Ave #405 11.21.25 120000 Aguilar, Rafael Aguilar, Sandra Carleton Properties LLC Baquero, Arian F Baquero, Arian F ADDRESS 12 Ridge Rd Fuentes, Maura Mendoza, Jessica Ruiz, Adolfo Ruiz, Lilia E 8 Revere St #4 12 Clark Rd 150 Hichborn St 44 Rand St DATE PRICE 11.19.25 942000 11.26.25 816000 Sdv Realty TVi Viviano Jr, Stephen D 1089 Winthrop Ave #1089 11.26.25 816000 Sdv Realty TVi Viviano Jr, Stephen D 1089 Winthrop Ave 11.20.25 650000 11.24.25 670000 11.19.25 730000 Sdv Realty TVi Viviano Jr, Stephen D 1089 Winthrop Ave #1091 11.26.25 815000 Loring, Cindy 11.20.25 780000 Gibson, James R Gibson, Kathleen C Durrani 2018 Ft Dorrani, Mohammed A 350 Revere Beach Blvd #10K 11.21.25 580000 Gingras, Steven J 133 Salem Development LLC Lantern Road Rt 133 Salem Development LLC Firpo, Billy F Pema, Ada Bonito, Vicki A Donald C Crasco RET Crasco, Donald C 21-23 Thornton Street LLC Diperri, Richard Diperri, Carol A Pagliuca, John C Quijada, Eileen 133 Salem St #202 166 Lantern Rd 133 Salem St #202 212 Bradstreet Ave 204 Endicott Ave Escalante, Miriam Maglio Jr, Vincent A Maglio, Sandra L 6 Grand View Ave Salvador, Jamie R Salvador, Luis A Hildo R & M T Castelli Ir Grodberg, Jessica 135 Mountain Ave Shrestha, Krishna Shrestha, Sagun 11.21.25 220000 11.18.25 980000 11.21.25 285000 625 Revere Beach Pkwy #625 11.21.25 560000 45 Mccoba St #69 11.19.25 354000 11.25.25 970000 11.19.25 775000 21 Thornton St #3 11.19.25 520000 11.21.25 640000 11.26.25 950000 11.28.25 645000 sic, movies, and their weekly television shows. She will be remembered for her love and commitment to her family and friends. She is the loving wife of 47 years to David J. Carroll of Winthrop. Cherished daughter of the late William E. and Christine A. (Sepe) Jacques. Dear sister of William Jacques of Winthrop, and the late Paul Jacques. She is also lovingly survived by her children Cynthia Carroll, Jonathan (Ashley) Carroll, Stephanie (Scott Hamilton) Carroll, Thomas (Tiff any) Carroll, as well as four sweet grandchildren. She will also be missed by her many dear cousins, as well as her nieces. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on December 16th , Revere. A Funeral Service was held at the First Congregational Church of Revere. Interment in Winthrop Cemetery — Belle Isle Section, Winthrop. In lieu of fl owers, please make a donation in Lorraine’s memory to the Food Pantry at First Congregational Church of Revere, 230 Beach St., Revere, MA 02151. 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com 40 Grand View Ave
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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 21 OBITUARY Joan Francis DeNofrio t is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan DeNofrio on December 14. Joan was a woman of immense strength, a dedicated family woman, and a passionate sports enthusiast. Born in Boston to Nicola and Rose Montanaro, Joan spent 90 vibrant years in Revere, a city she deeply loved and proudly called home. Joan graduated from Revere High School in 1947 and remained a cherished and active member of the Revere community for decades. She took great pride in her Italian heritage and the beloved city where she spent nearly her entire life. Her spirit and generosity touched the lives of many in Revere, and she nurtured lifelong friendships, especially with her classmates from Revere High School and fellow members of the Revere Women’s Club. I Joan found her soulmate in Angelo Michael “Shadow” DeNofrio, with whom she shared 41 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. She was a proud and loving mother to her three sons: Michael, Robert, and David. Joan’s family grew to include her daughters-in-law Erin, Renee, and Tina, who together formed the core of her family life. Her love and warmth extended to her grandchildren—Casey and her husband Keith Daly, Angelo and his husband Michael Kelly, Mario, Kelcee, Sydney, Mia, and Zachary—and great- grandchildren, Breigh and James Daly. Joan’s embrace also included her niece Michelle and husband William Doyle, and she held close memories of her sister Diana Frauton, nephew Dana Frauton, and niece Lisa Frauton, who preceded her in death. After raising her children, Joan returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper at Day Square Builders and Supply Company in East Boston, where she was valued for her dedication and expertise. In her later years, she served as a nurse’s aid at both the A.C. Whelan and Abraham Lincoln schools in Revere, caring for students and staff with compassion. Joan’s passions were many and varied. She cherished reading, hosting family holidays, watching the Red Sox, spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and engaging with neighbors. In recent years, she found peace and joy in gazing out at Revere Beach from her home, savoring the beauty of her surroundings. A funeral service for Joan will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Buonfi glio Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will follow at Saint Anthony’s Parish, 250 Revere Street, Revere, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett. Save the Harbor is Giving Out $300,000 for Free Beach Events The Better Beaches Grant Program is looking to fund community organizations and individuals hosting free beach events for summer 2026 B OSTON) December 15, 2025 — Through the Better Beaches Program, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are looking for input from community organizations, local groups, and artists to bring diverse and interesting events to DCR beaches in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Hull. Events will be free for community members to attend and should refl ect the many interests and identities of the community. Anyone can apply to this grant program, whether they are part of an organization, collective, or a creative individual with a vision for a more diverse and activated waterfront. This grant program is not just about securing funds; it is a way to get involved, bring community to the Boston Harbor beaches, and help shape the future of the waterfront. Grants from $2,500 — $8,500 will be awarded based on a tiered system depending on the number of people the proposed event will serve and the amount of diff erent components involved. The Better Beaches Program has funded diff erent types of events including wellness/ recreational programs, children’s programming, performances, to music and cultural events, as long as they involve the community and any one of our region’s many beaches. Some examples of previous events Save the Harbor has funded are: • “Beachdrift” by Subdrift, a group who highlights local South Asian creatives and creatives of color, was a full day of vibrant workshops, crafts, music, games and food led by community members. • NamaStay Sober Beach Yoga, where over 400 attendees participated in free weekly beach yoga on Revere Beach, especially for those who are sober and are in recovery. To apply for a grant or ask any questions about the Better Beaches Program, please contact Maya Smith at smith@ savetheharbor.org and Isabella Carrion at carrion@savetheharbor.org. Applications are due by January 31, 2025, 11:59 pm, after which Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches Grants Committee will review the proposals and reach out to selected grantees by March 11, 2026. For more information and a full list of the 2025 grantees, go to https://www.savetheharbor.org/better-beaches/ grant-information or attend one of the information sessions. 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