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Have a Safe & Happy Holidays! Vol. 34, No.51 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office donates toys to A.C. Whelan students T he Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offi ce collected approximately 400 toys from residents to donate to A.C. Whelan Elementary School students on Tuesday. 781-286-8500 Friday, December 20, 2024 Residents fired up over housing plan, zoning changes for new construction By Barbara Taormina T he City Council had a short but emotional meeting this week centered around the city’s proposed housing production plan, which was tabled. The meeting began with the public comment segment, which had residents lining up to speak both in favor and against the 150-page housing plan that took 18 months of planning, meetings and surveys to put together. Director of Planning and Shown from left: Assistant Principal Nicole Cascetta, Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Mayor Patrick Keefe, DEI Director Steven Morabito, Principal Rachel Shanley, and Reading Specialist Gina Petrone accepted toys. A.C. Whelan Elementary School Secretary Marisa Hurley with some of the toys during a drop-off on Tuesday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Community Development Tom Skwierawski described the plan as a road map for the city to build the right type of housing in the most appropriate locations to meet the needs of people at all income levels. The plan is in response to the 2021 MBTA Communities Law aimed at increasing housing in those communities. Municipalities that fail to create zones that allow multifamily housing lose access to a variety of state grants and funding sources. Several towns, including Marblehead, Wakefi eld, Milton and Holden, have rejected the law. Over the weekend, the city was blanketed with flyers that picked apart the Revere housing production plan, criticized the council and, according to Skwierawski, mischaracterized aspects of the plan. According to the director, the plan would protect Revere from 40B developments, which give developers a pass on local zoning regulations if a community’s housing stock has less than 10 percent affordable housing. In addition to providing much-needed housing, the plan would also stimulate economic growth, ease traffi c and increase the city’s economic competitiveness. Several of the more controversial strategies included in the plan are zoning reforms that call for no minimum lot size, eliminating the requirement for lot lines and allowing two- and three-family developments by right in all residential districts. The plan also calls for the adoption of the Community Preservation Act, which would assist with affordable housing but would also require a surcharge of one to three percent on property taxes. The anonymous flyer presented the plan as a strategy to blow apart city zoning regulations, raise taxes and usher in a tsunami of new residential housing all with the blessing of the City Council. Councillors received slews of phone calls over the weekend from concerned constituents worried the plan was a done deal. Throughout the meeting Skwierawski and councillors assured residents in the audience and those watching the meeting on Revere TV that the plan was a proposal that would continue to be discussed. But that did not seem to reassure residents worried about densely packed neighborhoods and problems with parking and traffi c. Christine Robertson said she had read part of the plan that she described as convoluted. “It seems hell bent on turning Revere into a concrete jungle,” she said. Robertson acknowlRESIDENTS | SEE Page 2

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 The Advocate Newspapers Close for Christmas Vacation! T he Advocate Newspapers, thanks to a middle-of-theweek Christmas holiday, will not publish on Friday, Dec. 27 due to the holiday week. Publisher Jim Mitchell has decided to reward his dedicated staff with a week off . Our next edition will be published on Jan. 3, 2025 — to ring in the New Year! The Advocate Online will still post news, photos and legal notices during that week as we our offi ce will be open Monday (9a-5p) and Tuesday RESIDENTS | FROM Page 1 MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $2.839 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.279 Gift Available! Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM HEATING OIL ULS $4.759 $2.99 9 DEF Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 24-Hour Burner Service Open an account and order online at: edged the need for aff ordable housing but asked why the responsibility to provide it was falling on Revere when there are other more affl uent communities on transit lines. She said she did not want to look out her window and look into the window of her next-door neighbor. She was followed by a Lantern Road resident who said she wanted to see more affordable housing in the city. “Housing is too expensive. I’m HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Dan - 1972 Take Advantage of our Holiday Specials! Chris 2024 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! MANY ITEMS ON SALE!! Cohiba Special: Five Cohiba Blue Churchill Cigars for Only $75. A Savings of $50! Or, a Box of Cohiba Blue Churchill Cigars Now Only $299. A Savings of $50! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES HOURS : OPEN SUN. - WED. 9 AM - 6 PM / THURS. - SA . 9 AM - 7 PM HOURS: OPEN SUN. - WED. 9 AM - 6 PM / THURS. - SAT. 9 AM - 7 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray,   cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 A Some anniversaries remembered and some forgotten By John J. Henry nniversaries are a time to look back, to celebrate milestones and achievements; it is also a time to remember the misfortunes and hardships that some of the members of our society experienced leading to the creation of our new nation and to reflect upon those events as we reconnect with our past. (9a-3p, Christmas Eve), and returning by appt. Thursday and Friday. The Advocate Newspapers publisher and staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas, trying to stay in Revere, please help,” she told the council. Another longtime resident said she fears developers would exploit some of the provisions in the plan to build and open rooming houses, which she feels is a threat to neighborhoods. She added that people have settled in Revere because they wanted a suburban environment, and the plan would disrupt that. Laura Holmes, who was a member of the working group who put together the housing production plan, told councillors that a lot of research went into the plan and it contains many good ideas. “This plan, it’s not take it or leave it,” said Happy Hannukah and Happy Kwanzaa to all our readers. Please contact us at: 617-3872200 or email: info@advocatenews.net Holmes. “It’s a commitment we’re going to move forward, we’re going to do something.” Taylor Giuff re-Catalano said, as a young person, she isn’t looking at the possibility of buying a house in Revere, her hometown, but she does hope to be able to rent a place. Councillors felt there are positive elements in the plan they could support, and all agreed that more discussion is needed before any vote to offi cially adopt it. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro explained that the decision to table the plan would give officials and residents more time for questions and discussion. During the upcoming two years a constellation of past historical events will be occurring that are signifi cant to both our national and local histories, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ANNIVERSARIES | SEE Page 23 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 FLEET Prices subject to change

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 3 A VICTORY OVER JOURNALISTIC DISHONESTY Everett Mayor DeMaria clears name and wins $1.1 million settlement that puts Everett Leader Herald out of business By Mark E. Vogler T he owner and publisher/ editor of the now-defunct Everett Leader Herald paid the ultimate price for knowingly publishing a series of fake news stories in an organized campaign to discredit and publicly humiliate Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. It cost them $1.1 million in damages and the life of the weekly newspaper, which was fi rst established in 1885. Those were the key components of a settlement agreed to by Leader Herald Owner VICTORY | SEE Page 4 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation During a press conference at the law offi ces of Saul Ewing LLP in Boston on Monday, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, shown with his wife, Stacy, delivered a statement regarding the awarded settlement he will receive in the defamation case against the Everett Leader Herald. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net

Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 VICTORY | FROM Page 3 Matthew Philbin and Publisher/Editor Joshua Resnek. That was an expensive option, but one they preferred over going to trial next month in Middlesex Superior Court to defend themselves in the defamation lawsuit fi led by the mayor back in 2021. “This is a rare amount [damages] and a very high amount to be awarded in a case like this,” Boston Attorney Jeff rey Robbins, a Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, told The Everett Advocate in an interview this week. “I’m not aware of a politician who has ever received an award in a defamation case that comes close to this. Nothing remotely close,” Robbins said. Robbins and Saul Ewing Attorneys Joseph Lipchitz and Paige Schroeder represented Mayor DeMaria in his lawsuit against the Leader Herald, its owner and its publisher/editor. Owner Philibin could not be reached for comment. Publisher/Editor Resnek did not return a telephone call left on his answering machine. In his interview with The Everett Advocate, Robbins called the case “the most egregious example of professional misconduct and dishonesty by a newspaper” that he can recall during his 42 years of practicing law. Attorney Jeff ery Robbins of Saul Ewing LLP shares his remarks with the media regarding Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s settlement in the defamation case against the Everett Leader Herald. “The American citizen has a very low view of the media right now,” Robbins said. “And this is the kind of set of facts that feeds right into that,” he said. Mayor agrees to drop lawsuit Robbins and Mayor DeMaria announced the settlement of his lawsuit during a press conference held Monday in the Boston office of Saul Ewing LLP. Court documents related to the settlement remained confi dential. But Robbins met with reporters to explain how that settlement was reached. “The size of the payment by the defendants to Mayor DeMaria and their shutting down of the newspaper speaks volumes about the egregiousness of the defendants’ conduct, which the paper’s publisher and editor has already admitted constituted actionable defamation,” Robbins said in a statement to reporters on Monday. “Today marks the end of a very unfortunate process, one which should never have been necessary, and never would have been necessary but for the decision of the owner of the Everett Leader Herald and its publisher/editor to embark on what, the evidence on the public record showed, was a purposeful, deliberate and egregiously dishonest campaign to use that paper and its storied heritage to ruin one person’s reputation,” Robbins said. In return for the defendants’ payment and agreement to close their newspaper, Mayor DeMaria agreed not to go forward with a trial of his defamation case that was scheduled to begin on Jan. 21 in Middlesex Superior Court. Mayor DeMaria noted that the defendants tarnished the newspaper, once a respected news source under previous ownership, with their egregious and nefarious misconduct. “What the evidence demonstrated is that upon purchasing the Everett Leader Herald in 2017, a paper with a long and storied history in our city, these defendants embarked on a deliberate, purposeful, relentless campaign to publish accusations against me that they knew were false, that they knew were fabricated, that they knew had no basis, that they knew would damage my reputation and infl ict severe damage not only on me but on my family, and that they specifi cally hoped and intended would drive me out of offi ce, or worse,” Mayor DeMaria said. “The size and scope of this settlement, both in terms of the amount that the defendants have agreed to pay and, in their agreement, to shut down their newspaper, is a refl ection of just how egregious their conduct was, and of the volume of their admissions of their misconduct, misconduct that gives journalism and journalists a bad name,” the mayor said. “I’m unaware of any instance in which a media outlet was purchased for the purpose of destroying someone’s reputation, but that is precisely what happened here,” he said. DeMaria has been Everett’s mayor since January of 2008. Attorney lauds Everett Advocate’s coverage Attorney Robbins credited the ongoing and comprehensive coverage by The Everett Advocate of DeMaria’s lawsuit for “shedding public light on the situation.” “The Advocate played a courageous and crucial role in exposing what had occurred. And it was a crucial counterpart to the Leader Herald,” Robbins said in his interview. VICTORY | SEE Page 9

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 5 Healey-Driscoll administration awards $9.9M to expand individual homelessness winter capacity Municipalities, shelter providers and community-based organizations to receive supplemental grants I n anticipation of increased wintertime shelter needs for individuals experiencing homelessness, the Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities has awarded $9.9 million in supplemental grants for shelter providers, municipalities and community-based organizations to open or expand seasonal shelter bed capacity. The City of Revere, in collaboration with Housing Families Inc., has been awarded $142,800 for an overnight warming center to serve 24 people each night. “Given the increasing demand for shelter services and warming centers in recent years, this funding is crucial to easing the pressure on our community’s limited resources. I am deeply grateful for the funding opportunities provided by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, and I am incredibly proud of the eff orts being made by the City of Revere and Housing Families to address these critical shelter needs,” said State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “As individuals. and as a Commonwealth, one of our most important moral obligations is to care for the least of those amongst us, including the poor and the homeless. With this in mind, I am thankful to Mayor Keefe for his leadership in seeking and obtaining this important funding and for providing the necessary supplemental funding,” said State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (DWinthrop). “We’re thankful to our state officials for their advocacy in supporting our unhoused populations, and for their continued support of the Chris Alba Emergency Warming Center. This year, we’ve partnered with American Legion Post 61 to activate a new, larger location for our warming center, at 249 Broadway — all which would not have been possible without these supplemental grants,” commented Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. “Our nonprofit community partners provide a lifeline to individuals who are struggling with the very basic need of a safe place to lay their head at night,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. “In addition, these organizations are well-equipped to connect individuals with other important services ranging from behavioral health to the search for permanent housing, which helps lift people out of homelessness.” “The City of Revere is grateful for the Division of Housing and Stabilization’s One Time Grant to sustain and expand the Chris Alba Emergency Warming Center that has operated the last two winter seasons. This funding will allow us to increase both our nightly capacity limit and our scope of services, helping those most vulnerable during the coldest months,” said Revere’s Chief of Health and Human Services, Lauren Buck. SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co

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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 7 ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Gerry D’Ambrosio Knows What This Holiday Is All About By Sal Giarratani Y ou know, last year I got myself invited to Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio’s Annual Food Drive and Holiday Celebration and I must say it was one of the best Christmas Parties I have ever attended. It was held at Spinelli’s up on Route 1 and I can still remember how much fun I had, and it was all for a good cause: a Food Drive for the many out there who are not as lucky as many of us have been. Remembering those around us in need of basic necessities like food reminds us of our commonality with all we share this world of ours with. We all share this life of ours together. We are all human beings and, as we are reminded at this time of year, all children of our God. Feed the hungry is one of the beatitudes we learned back in childhood. Gerry does that every year and so many help him do so, especially right here in the City of Revere. However, this year, for whatever reason, I forgot about Gerry’s annual time and missed it. I won’t be doing that again next year. What a great way for folks to end a long tired year — by celebrating the goodness inside each of us. I am sure that Kowloon’s this year was just as packed as the celebration I attended on the other side of Route 1 a year ago. Once again, hundreds attended and thousands of nonperishable and canned foods were donated at this annual Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law time, and food pantries in Salem, Revere and Everett were well stocked for the many out there who depend on these food pantries to survive one person at a time and one family at a time. Kudos to Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, who never forgets where he came from and seeks to help those who are truly in need not only at this time but year-round. Like I said, we are all traveling on one road here on this planet. We need to look out for each other. Gerry and so many who work with him never forget and make this holiday season one of joy for everyone who needs joy. Which is all of us. Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, etc., etc., etc. For Advertising with Results, call he Adv cate Ne spapers call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net 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 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 The naughty list: BBB’s 12 scams of the holidays W hen shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information. You can avoid most of the scams on the list below by taking a few simple precautions. Always exercise caution with social media ads promoting discounted items, holiday events, job opportunities and donation requests, as well as direct messages from strangers. If you are asked to make a payment or donation by wire transfer, through a third party or by prepaid debit or gift card, treat it as a red fl ag. Be mindful of these scams that could cut into your holiday cheer: 1. Misleading social media ads: As you scroll through your social media feed, you often see products advertised. Always research before you buy. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for or receiving an item that is counterfeit or much diff erent from the one advertised. The 2023 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found that online purchase scams were the third riskiest scam reported by consumers in 2023. Before ordering, check out the business profi le on BBB. org and read the reviews. 2. Social media gift exchanges: Each holiday season this scheme pops back up. The older version was called “Secret Sister.” Newer versions of this scam revolve around exchanging bottles of wine or bourbon; another suggests purchasing $10 gifts online. AnothHe’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. 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Holiday apps: Apple’s App Store and Google Play list dozens of holiday-themed apps where children can video chat live with Santa, light the menorah, watch Santa feed live reindeer, track his sleigh on Christmas Eve or relay their holiday wish lists. Review privacy policies to see what information will be collected. Be wary of free apps, as they can sometimes contain more advertising than apps that require a nominal fee. Free apps can also contain malware. Be sure to read reviews as well. 4. Fake toll collection texts: If you’re planning to drive a long distance to visit family or take a vacation this holiday season, watch out for fake road toll collection texts, which have been on the rise this year. In this con, scammers impersonate a state road tollway collection service and text you — saying you owe a road toll fee — and provide a link to click on to make your payment. If you receive a text, don’t click the link. Instead, if you think you might owe road tolls, verify your outstanding balance with the legitimate agency. 5. Free gift cards: Nothing brings good cheer like the word FREE. Scammers have been known to take advantage of this weakness by sending bulk phishing emails requesting personal information to receive free gift cards. In some of these emails, scammers impersonate legitimate companies and promise gift cards to reward their loyal customers. They might also use pop-up ads or send text messages with links saying you were randomly selected as the winner of a prize. If you have received an unsolicited email with gift card off ers, do not open it. Instead, mark it as spam or junk and delete it. However, if you opened the email, do not click on any links. 6. Temporary holiday jobs: Employment scams were identified as the number one riskiest scam for people ages 18-44 in 2023. If you’re looking for seasonal work this holiday season, keep an eye out for opportunities that seem too good to be true. Retailers typically hire seasonal workers to help meet the demands of holiday shoppers. Shippers and delivery services are top holiday employers because of the increase in online orders that need to be delivered before Christmas. Job seekers need to be wary of employment scams aimed at stealing money and personal information from job applicants. 7. Impostor scams: Impostor scams can take many forms, especially during the holiday season when you may be purchasing and returning gifts. When shopping online, be on the lookout for fake, look-alike websites created by scammers to trick people into downloading malware, making dead-end purchases and sharing private information. If you’re reaching out to a business on social media for customer support, watch out for fake social media accounts pretending to be a customer service representative for a business. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 9 8. Fake charities: The last few weeks of the year are a busy time for charitable donations. Donors are advised to look out for fraudulent charities and scammers pretending to be individuals in need. Avoid impromptu donation decisions to unfamiliar organizations. Responsible organizations will welcome a gift tomorrow as much as they do today. Verify a charity at BBB’s Give. org or on the Canada Revenue Agency website. Where possible, donate to the charity through their website and use a credit card. 9. Fake shipping notifications: More consumers making online purchases during the holidays leads to an increase in the number of notifi cations about shipping details from retailers and carriers. Scammers use this surge to VICTORY | FROM Page 4 The Leader Herald published its fi nal newspaper on Wednesday (Dec. 18). As part of the agreement, the newspaper had to terminate all contracts with its vendors and distributors. It also had to take down its social media page and run a notice in the newspaper telling readers that it had published its last edition, according to Robbins. Had the owner and publisher/editor of the Leader Herald decided to go to trial, a jury would have decided what to award in defamation damages, the attorney said. “All a jury would have decided to do in this case would be to decide whether to award damages and how much in damages,” Robbins said. “But a jury could not have ordered a newspaper to close down. That was one of the things that made the settlement unusual,” he said. The Leader Herald published about two dozen fabricated news stories disparaging the mayor over a period of 2019 through 2022, according to court documents. The articles accused DeMaria of soliciting and accepting kickbacks, stealing money and other acts of political corruption — allegations that Resnek later admitted were fabricated. send phishing emails and texts about package deliveries with links enclosed that might allow unwanted access to your private information or download malware onto your device. They might also try to trick people into paying new shipping fees. Never click a link in a text or email that you’re not expecting. If you want to track a package, fi nd the original email or text confi rmation you received directly from the store and use that link. 10. Advent calendars: Each year there are more and more advent calendars being sold; CNN has a list of over 41 calendars, and many are in hot demand. 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Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 W e wish you a Merry Christmas State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino & Family Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee & School Committeeman Anthony Caggiano City Councillor-at-LargeCity Councillor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo & Family& Family Ward 6 ard 6 City Councillor City Councillor Christopher Giannino Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-SawayaGuarino-Sawaya & Family& Family State Representative  Turco & Family Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 11 W e wish you a Merry Christmas Ward 4ard 4 SchoolSchool City CouncillorCity Councillor Paul Argenzio City Councillor-at-LargeCity Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley CommitteemanCommitteeman John Kingston www.advocatenews.net Have a Merry Christmas & Happy Kuwanza from the Staff of the Revere Advocate!

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 E verett and Revere Police Departments teamed up for the MassBadge Foundation Holiday Toy Drive at Anthony’s of Malden late Saturday night. Everett and Revere Police Departments Host MassBadge Foundation Toy Drive Shown from left: Bishop Robert Brown, Marcia Brown, Curtis Griffi n, Addison Dennard, Stephen Panzini, and Maureen Panzini. Shown from left: Jeff McCabe, Elson DaSilva, Edna DeDeo, Marc Cardoso, Raoul Goncalves, Nita Shiudat, Domenic Licata, Fausto Pereira, Michael Scaramozza, Pedro Alves, and Stephanie Martins. Shown from left: Deena Internicola, Revere Police Sgt. Joseph Internicola, Everett Police Offi cer Raoul Conclaves, Michael Zaccaria, and Danielle Zaccaria. Shown from left: Michael Scaramozza, Marc Cardoso, Jeff rey DeDeo, Marcia Pretto, Fausto Pereira, Raoul Goncalves, Joseph Internicola, Nita Shiudat, Pedro Alves, Jose Amado, Edna DeDeo, Jeff rey McCabe and Domenic Licata. Shown from left: Joseph Internicola, Marcia Pretto, Ligiane Silva, and Deusa Almeida. Shown from left: Junior Alfama, Maria Afl ama, Jacileiola Coelho, Esmeralda Cardoso and Flauvino Cardoso. Shown from left: Sevgi Gencoglu, Laitidy Gencoglu and Jacqueline Cancino. Shown from left: Tony Ponte, Lima Medeiros and John Medeiros. Shown from left: Flavia Rodriges, Suelene Caeteno, Brona Lauranos, and Flavia Prudencio. Shown from left: Revere Police Offi cer Seth Wyzanski, Revere Police Sgt. Joseph Internicola and Revere Police Offi cer Giana Berkowitz. Shown from left: Paulo Pereira and Edgar Varela during Saturday’s MassBadge Foundation Toy Drive at Anthony’s of Malden. Shown from left: Elida Peixoto, Carla Farea, Silvana Feirreira, Karla Ventura, and Sheylla Kennedy. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 13 Children Shop with Heroes and Helpers for Christmas Gifts By Tara Vocino R evere Police offi cers, fi refighters, and sheriff department correctional officers took children Christmas shopping at Target last Friday night. Target donated $100 gift cards to each child as part of the Heroes and Helpers program. The event also included a pizza party. A.C. Whelan fi rst grader Denise Bonilla, at left, Hill elementary second grader Emily Waldron, and Police Captain Amy O’Hara. Joaquin Rogerio and Yasmin Pimental with Firefi ghters Nathaniel Holmberg and Jonathan Perez-Chicas. Revere High School Resource Offi cer Joseph Singer, Hill fourth grader Chevon Baker, kindergartener Oliver Prophet and fi fth grader Lauren Leary. Children are shown fl exing their muscles with a little help from Santa’s helper. Firefi ghter/EMT Matthew Parlante, Councillor-At-Large Marc Silvestri and Garfi eld fi fth grader Kenny McCauley, 10. Offi cer Wahid Mrani helped A.C. Whelan fourth grader Karim Trichilo-Cehic, 9, pick out a gift card. Officer Paul Lucero helped Paul Revere second grader Ivan Hovansian, 7, choose a helmet. Captain Robert Esposito with Beachmont third grader Tomas Castaño, 8, during last Friday’s Heroes and Helpers at Target. Paul Revere fourth grader Henry Hovasannes, 9, shopped with Firefi ghter Sam MacDonald. Bullseye took a photo with offi cers, fi refi ghters and sheriff department members. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 9th Annual Coats for Kids event a great success Shown from left to right: server Tracy Gutierrez, Mayor Patrick Keefe, manager Tracey Ciaramella, James Nigro and server Taylor O’Neil during last Thursday’s 9th Annual Coats for Kids event at Dryft Revere. Shown from left to right: Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Adrianna Keefe, Jennifer Keefe, Patrick Keefe, Matt Parlante, Saugus Firefi ghter Mario Long and Saugus Fire Lt. Andrew McDermott. Shown from left to right: AnnMarie Fiore, Stephen Fiore, State Representative Jessica Giannino, Councillorat-Large Marc Silvestri and School Committee Secretary John Kingston. Shown from left to right: Mariana Zazata, Tracie Jestings and Matt Parlante. Shown from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and hosts Matt Parlante and Mayor Patrick Keefe. Shown from left to right: Kelly Mahoney, Michelle Powers, Lianne Brim and Matty Powers. Shown from left to right: Michael Hinajosa, Matty Powers and Matt Parlante. Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri and State Representative Jeff rey Turco. Ward 4 City Councillor Paul Argenzio and School Committee Secretary John Kingston Shown from left to right: School Committee Secretary John Kingston, James Nigro, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Patricia Pace and Patrick Fullerton. Shown from left to right: Toni DePaolis, David Barsky, Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Felicia Napolitano and Frank Gucciardi. Shown from left to right: Christopher Bonasoro, Lilly Bonasoro, 3, Amanda Bonasoro, Layla Bonasoro, 6 months, and School Committee Secretary John Kingston.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 15 T he 9th Annual Coats for Kids Ugly Sweater Party collected jackets for needy children at Dryft Revere last Thursday night. Cohosts Matthew Parlante and Mayor Patrick Keefe. Coats piled up as the night went on. Dryft Revere owner Michael Aldi and Santa Shown from left to right: Revere Rockland Trust members Patty Pace, Patrick Fullerton, Felicia Napolitano. Shown from left to right: Jennifer Keefe, Santa and Susan Martelli. Mayor Patrick Keefe and Councillor-at-Large Juan Jaramillo. Shown from left to right: Patrick Keefe, Dryft Revere owner Michael Aldi and Matthew Parlante. Allison Burke and Wayne Benjamin. Firefi ghter Patrick Reardon and Cori Bianchi Shown from left to right: Teri Gustat, Councillor-atLarge Marc Silvestri and Ward 1 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky. Shown from left to right: Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri, Mayor Patrick Keefe, Ward 1 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky, School Committee Secretary John Kingston and Ward 4 City Councillor Paul Argenzio. Amanda Portillo and Edwin Munera provided entertainment. Water and Sewer Business Manager Tom Trainor and Police Chief David Callahan. (A dvocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024              State Representative State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino & Family Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky School Committeeman Anthony Caggiano Councillor-at-Large C Ci t L illll Juan Jaramillo & Family& Family Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya Ward 6 ard 6 City Councillor City Councillor Christopher Giannino  Turco & Family Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 17              Ward 4ard 4 SchoolSchool City CouncillorCity Councillor Paul Argenzio CommitteemanCommitteeman John Kingston

Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston host Revere Boxing Outreach at the Celtics Kids Corner event celebrates teamwork Y oung fans from Revere had an unforgettable experience attending Wednesday, December 4’s thrilling Boston Celtics game at TD Garden, where the Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons, 130-120. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of IBEW Local 103 and the Greater Boston Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the Celtics’ Kids Corner initiative brought together an enthusiastic group of kids from Revere Boxing Outreach for an action-packed night, allowing them to watch the league’s top team on display. The kids got to see themselves featured on the TD Garden jumbotron and got several goodies from the Celtics. Local 103 and NECA are offi cial partners of the Boston Celtics, teaming up to create memorable experiences for young people throughout Greater Boston through the Kids Corner initiative. This program aims to inspire and uplift youth by highlighting the values of teamwork and partnership. “After an exciting fi rst year partnering with the Celtics, IBEW Local 103 has seen just how much this program means to kids in our community,” said IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis. “It was a night they’ll never forget, fi lled with fun and a chance to watch the reigning NBA champions in action.” “We’re thrilled to continue this partnership with the Boston Celtics and proud to provide this opportunity to youth across the greater Boston area,” said NECA Greater Boston Executive Manager Kristen Gowin. “We look forward to hosting more young fans and demonstrating the power of teamwork in their community.” For more info about Local 103 IBEW, access https:// the103advantage.com/. For more info about NECA’s Greater Boston Chapter, access https://www.bostonneca.org/ Revere Boxing Outreach event attendees sporting Celtics championship hats gifted by the Boston Celtics and IBEW Local 103 (Courtesy photo) Revere Boxing Outreach/Kids Corner welcome display on the TD Garden jumbotron (Courtesy photo) Revere Boxing Outreach youths featured on the TD Garden jumbotron (Courtesy photo)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 19 Malden Catholic announces First Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have successfully completed the fi rst marking period of the 2024-2025 school year. A total of 624 students from 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 90–100 in all classes; First Honors: Grades of 85–89 in all classes; Second Honors: Grades of 80–84 in all classes. Revere President’s List Christopher Botti ’25 Clara Diaz ’25 Maria Diaz ’26 Khloe Hanscom ’26 Caitlyn Hurley ’27 Lilian Huynh ’28 Isabella Mejia ’25 Archit Pradhan ’27 Valentina Ramos ’28 Arianna Salmoran ’27 First Honors Rawan Al-Azzawi ’25 Sabrina Camillo ’26 Nicholas Cooper ’25 Eva Cortave ’28 Charlotte Gaviria Quiceno ’27 Noah Goodwin ’25 Olivia Harris ’25 Maeve Hurley ’26 Tabitha Kaba ’25 Wenhao Li ’25 Liliana Martinez ’26 Joshua Mira Merchan ’28 Josephine Piccardi ’26 Sean Ramos ’26 Genesis Rosario-Lithgow ’26 I-Kai Sung ’25 Mia Waldron ’26 Shutong Zhang ’27 Second Honors Matthew Bender Jr. ’27 Ever Calle ’26 Julia DiPaola ’28 Gwen Donato ’26 Pishon Gezehagn ’27 Kasey Hanscom ’27 Megan Hayes ’26 Woyu Huang ’26 Dowglas Mira Lopera ’26 Tenzin Moenkyi ’26 Ayden Nguyen Nguyen ’27 Vincenzo Palermo ’26 Nathalie Ramcharan ’26 Nicholas Ramirez ’26 Saugus William-Sutton Lodge and Project Delta provides stuffed animals to children in Revere Police care By Tara Vocino P roject Delta teamed up with the Revere Police Department and the Saugus William-Sutton Lodge to provide stuff ed animals to children as a way to take a breather last Thursday afternoon at the Revere Police Station. According to Project Delta Vice President Mark AuBuchon, Project Delta is a program designed to help First Responders provide comfort to kids in crisis. Saugus William-Sutton Lodge member Alan Welch said they are happy to bring comfort to children. The idea of the program is Project Delta Vice President Mark AuBuchon, who is a former medic, said the teddy bears will be especially useful in the behavioral health unit. to provide any First Responder wishing to partake in the program, a “kit” that contains 3 to 5 stuff ed animals and a drawstring bag that can be used to not only house these items but also, in case of emergency removal, provide the child with a carry-all for any personal property. The content of these “kits” can be given out at the First Responders’ discretion. Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara and Project Delta Vice President Mark AuBuchon displayed teddy bears at the Revere Police Station last Thursday afternoon. There is no cost to the responders, and kits can be replenished with a simple email to projectdelta@deltalodgeafam.org. This is not just a Delta Lodge program but a program designed and supported by Freemasons. Saugus and Malden Police Departments partake in the program, and it will be coming to the Everett Police Department next year. Shown from left: Saugus William Sutton Lodge Secretary John Cole, Lodge Assistant Treasurer Eric Lampedecchio, Lodge Offi cer Nader Aldasouqi, Project Delta Vice President Mark AuBuchon, Revere Police Chief David Callahan, Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara, Lodge member Anouar Mejdoudi, Lodge member Alan Welch, Revere Police Offi cer Daniel Redding and Revere Police Offi cer Tori Matos. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Basketball Pats fall in Season Home Opener to Everett Revere boys basketball head coach David Leary and his team are back for the 20242025 season, kicking off the home-opener Thursday against Everett. Captain Avi Lung with the ball, works his way past a guard for Everett as more move in. Devin Berry looks to pass the ball as guards from Everett move in from all angles. Patriot Captain Ethan Day looks to make a play against Everett guards. Revere senior Gio Alexandre moves in to guard against the ball handler for Everett. Avi Lung takes a hard fall to the court as he and a player from Everett fi ght for possession of the ball.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 21 Revere’s Erick Mayorga with the ball. Ethan Day with the basket attempt for Revere. Revere’s Devin Berry works to gain possession of the ball from an Everett player. Revere’s Ethan Day drives the ball as a guard from Everett moves in. Captain Joshua Mercado with the ball for Revere. Avi Lung looks for an opening to make the pass for Revere. Avi Lung at the free throw line for Revere. Members of the Revere boys basketball team cheer on their teammates during the season opener Thursday night against Everett. (Advocate Photos by Emily Harney)

Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Lady Patriots basketball has eyes on more success this winter By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School girls basketball team embarks on a new season under the guidance of secondyear Coach Ariana Rivera. Expectations are high following last year’s 14-6 record and a shared Greater Boston League championship. Despite a tough exit in the Division 1 state tournament against Durfee, the team is poised for success. Opening their season with a decisive 42-27 victory against Everett, the Patriots showcased their potential. Freshman Allyson Oliveira stood out by scoring 17 points. Coach Rivera noted Oliveira’s signifi cant contribution, saying, “It was a big game for her,” Rivera said. “She’s very polished. She plays AAU yearround, which is awesome, but her basketball IQ is toptier as a freshman. Her poise, composure. She just has a lot of basketball IQ and court awareness, so she’s a pretty solid 3-point shooter as well.” The team also features strong leadership from senior captains Belma Velic, Lea Doucette and Marwa Riad, each bringing unique skills to the fl oor. Rivera described the leadership qualities of Riad, saying, “Marwa is very vocal in terms of off the court. She’s a very good leader. Kind of makes sure everyone’s on the same page. We like to call her the hype woman because regardless of if she starts, if she comes off the bench, she brings very good energy.” Velic, known for her rebounding prowess, plays a central role. “She played well against Everett. Rebounding-wise, she always does her job,” Rivera said. “She didn’t put up a ton of numbers as far as points, but she kind of gets our offense going, especially with Allyson, she works well with her kind of sucking the defense in and then being able to kick it out for her shot.” Junior Shayna Smith is going to fall back into a role as a power forward rather than a guard, which is more what she was last year. “She’s taken a little time to adjust into that old position that she was her freshman year, but I think she’s happy to be there again,” Rivera said. “She an aggressive player. She likes to play down low, gets in there with rebounds. It defi - nitely helps generate a lot of points for us.” The season, however, is not without its challenges. Kri Ruiz, a promising senior transfer who was handling point guard duties, suffered a broken fi nger, throwing a wrench into the team dynamics. Rivera described her initial impact and subsequent injury. “She was running point for us, and she played well,” Rivera said. “It’s kind of TBD, but she broke her fi nger, so she may or may not need surgery on that.” Furthermore, sophomore Sarah Leccheb’s possible torn ACL injury during the same Everett game adds to the team’s adversities. “Sarah Leccheb, she might have torn her ACL, so we’re struggling once again to fi nd a true point guard, but we’ll overcome the adversity as always,” Rivera said. Patriots boys hoop competitive in two losses By Dom Nicastro T he Revere boys basketball team opened its season with a pair of losses, showing flashes of potential despite the early setbacks. Its most recent encounter this Tuesday against Medford ended with a 71-61 defeat, while a nail-biting 59-55 season-opening loss to Everett highlighted their resilience and room for growth. Against Medford, senior tricaptain Ethan Day led the Patriots with an impressive performance, scoring 31 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Senior forward Erick Mayorga added 13 points and nine rebounds, and Gio Alexandre contributed fi ve points and six rebounds. The Patriots trailed Everett, 19-13, after the fi rst quarter and were down 30-25 at halftime. Everett extended its lead to 12 points in the third quarter before Revere rallied back to tie the game with about three minutes remaining. The final minutes were fraught with fouls and free throws, with Everett sealing the game by converting their last six from the line. Coach David Leary refl ected on the team’s performance, noting the impact of early game jitters and mental errors. “Early-game jitters, especially in the first quarter... I think that’s where we lost the game,” Leary said. “We lost by four, we lost the fi rst quarter by six.” He was proud of how the team did not give in, crediting a mid-game adjustment and cleaner play in the second half. Day also showed his leadership in the Everett game, scoring 18 points along with six rebounds. Senior guard Avi Lung added 16 points, including four crucial steals and three 3-pointers. Junior forward Zane Kayembe chipped in with 10 points, providing much-needed support off ensively. Coach Leary also praised Alexandre for his solid defense and rebounding, saying, “Gio made a three in the second quarter and played some solid defense, and he had seven rebounds off the bench, so he was pretty solid as well.” Coach Leary remains optimistic about the team’s ability to improve, particularly in handling pressure and reducing turnovers. As the season progresses, the Patriots will look to refi ne their strategies and build on their early experiences. Revere girls, boys track gets personal wins at Winter Festival Revere had a fine start to the track season at the large school MSTCA Winter Festival. The girls had three lifetime PRs and numerous topfi ve fi nishes. Senior captain Liv Yuong placed fi rst in the high jump with a leap of 4-10. She also placed sixth in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 10.5. Sophomore Olivia Rupp ran a lifetime PR in the mile by almost two seconds with a time of 5:52.02. This was good for a third-place fi nish. “She looked so strong throughout the whole race,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “I’m very confi dent that she will be in the 5:40s very soon.” Senior captain Francoise Kodjo threw a PR in the shotput of 27-05.5, which was good enough for a sixth-place fi nish. Sophomore Gemma Stamatopoulos jumped a PR in the high jump with a jump of 4-10, which placed her third. The girls take on Medford and Everett on Thursday in their first Greater Boston League meet of the season. The Revere boys also had a good opener with some PRs and great early-season performances. Oliver Escobar, junior, finished third in the high jump, setting a new PR of 6-0. His prior PR was 5-6, and this qualifi es him for the state meet. “Oliver reached an entirely new level at Winter Fest,” Revere coach Dave Fleming said. “He even surprised himself with his performance. He got coaching during the week from long-time RHS coach Sam Ros, which made all the diff erence.” Jeremy X, junior, finished fi fth in the 300-meter in 37.98. He also set a personal record in the 55-meter in 6.92. “I love his attitude,” Fleming said. “He set a new PR, but he wasn’t thrilled with his performance. He knows he can run much faster.” Youness Chahid, senior, fi nished third in the mile, setting a new PR with a time of 4:40.56. “Youness ran a smart race,” Fleming said. “He didn’t go out too quickly, he stayed connected in the middle part of the race, and he fi nished strong.” Edwin Alacron, junior, placed fi fth in the 1,000-meter with a new PR of 2:49.97. “Edwin’s fun to watch,” Fleming said. “He got out quickly, let himself get boxed in a bit, but fi nished well. He knows he can run faster.” Isaiah DeCrosta, senior, made the fi nals in the 55-meter hurdles and fi nished seventh, which Fleming called a “solid opener. … It was good to see him make the fi nals.” Fleming’s in his third season as coach. Last year, the Patriots fi nished 6-1 and second in the GBL regular season. They won the GBL Indoor League Championship Meet. The team had strong turnout for this winter season. It has about 50 on our current roster. DeCrosta, Kenan Batic, Mo Fares and X serve as captains.

ANNIVERSARIES | FROM Page 2 As this year comes to a close, a lesser known local historical event will be concluding: the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Winnisimmet (now Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop), when an adventurous 22-year-old man from Devonshire, England, named Samuel Maverick journeyed from Weymouth, England, arriving at Wessagusset (now Weymouth), Massachusetts, in 1623 to pursue his fortune in British North America. A short time after his arrival, he decided to move on from Wessagusset traveling to the north side of the Mystic River, at the junction of Massachusetts Bay, arriving at an area of land in 1624 then populated by the Rumney Marsh Indians, part of the indigenous people of the Pawtucket nation, on land that they called Winnisimmet. Maverick took possession of the lands of Winnisimmet from the Rumney Marsh Indians by occupation, in keeping with the adverse land acquisition provisions of British law, thus establishing Winnisimmet as the fourth permanent British North American settlement in Massachusetts. Maverick would quickly develop the land that he occupied, constructing a home with a palisade defensive fortifi cation enclosure on the Winnisimmet hillside facing the Mystic River. Although in early confl ict with the Rumney Marsh Indians, Maverick subsequently established a harmonious fur trading relationship and friendship with them. During a smallpox epidemic outbreak, Maverick ministered to the medical needs of the Rumney Marsh Indians and buried 30 of their dead in one day. In June of 1630, Maverick would greet the legendary John Winthrop, the Puritan leader of the Massachusetts Bay Company, at his Winnisimmet home as Winthrop traveled from his Salem outpost to Boston Harbor in search of a suitable location for the capital of his Massachusetts Bay Company settlement, his proverbial new Jerusalem, which Winthrop referred to as his “city upon a hill” — a model for the building of a new Puritan society in North America. Maverick would render essential services to Winthrop’s Massachusetts Bay Company as Winthrop labored to establish a home for his Puritan religious community as well as his British North American economic colony. Winthrop would later establish Boston as the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1634, and he then quickly annexed all of Winnisimmet, including the lands of Rumney Marsh and Pullen Point, as part of the new Puritan Town of Boston. Maverick would remain as a resident of Winnisimmet for a short time until he deeded his hillside estate and a portion of his other Winnisimmet land holdings to Richard Bellingham in1635. By then Maverick had already moved on from Winnisimmet to his new home at Noddle’s Island (now East Boston, in Massachusetts Bay. While it is fi tting and approTHE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Slavery in Massachusetts would last for 159 years. It was not until the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780, and its subsequent judicial interpretation in1783, that there was an end to slavery in Massachusetts. On March 27 & 28,1775, priate to recognize Maverick as the fi rst English settler of our area, 400 years ago in 1624, it is inappropriate to condone Maverick’s less then honorable character, stature and reputation, since Maverick shamefully became the fi rst slave trader in Massachusetts, committing New England’s original sin. It should be noted that Maverick was a product of his seventeenth century English times that condoned slavery for both cultural and economic reasons. Moreover, slavery was a major component of British economic Imperialism that relied heavily upon slavery for the establishment of British North American agricultural plantations, to acquire resources and produce agricultural products for shipment back to England. The cultivation of agricultural products required substantial feudal forced labor by both indentured servants and Negro slaves to become a successful economic venture. In 1645, John Winthrop, who had served as Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on six diff erent occasions, wrote about British North American economic expansion, stating: “I do not see how we can thrive until we get…a fl ock of slaves suffi cient to do all of our business…and it will be cheaper to maintain twenty Negro slaves cheaper than one English servant.” A number of those very slaves now rest in our Rumney Marsh Burial Ground located on Butler Street. members of our town’s militia joined together with 1,000 militia men from all of the then New England colonies and tenaciously confronted 400 British Royal Marines, with their fl eet of three naval vessels, assault barges and fi eld artillery, encountering British troops beginning at the inner islands of Boston Harbor and ending in the marshlands and mudfl ats of Chelsea Creek near Slade’s Mill, resulting in the capture and sinking of the British Royal Navy schooner Diana. The Battle of Chelsea Creek, although mostly forgotten to history, was notable since it was the fi rst planned off ensive battle of the Revolutionary War; the fi rst instance of military cooperation by the New England colonies, battling the Redcoats; the fi rst naval engagement of the Revolutionary War; the fi rst capture of a British vessel of war; and the fi rst time that artillery was used by the colonial militia against the British. While the colonial losses were minimal, the Redcoats lost 64 of their elite troops. On April 19, 2025, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Short heard round the world” on April 19, 1775, when we celebrate the confrontation of Massachusetts colonists and British Redcoats at Lexington and Concord, marking an important battle of our war for Independence from Great Britain and another transition from a war of words to one of bullets. Although little known by many of our current Revere citizens, a number of the then residents of our early town played an important role in this confrontation for independence from Great Britain, when the pastor of The Church of Christ at Chelsea (now Revere), Reverend Phillips Payson, lead a party of men from his church congregation halting the retreating British Redcoats after the confrontation at Lexington and Concord, engaging the Redcoats at MenPage 23 otomy (now Arlington) in an intense rear action confrontation when the men of the church congregation killed a number of the Redcoats and took several of the enemy as prisoners. By their courageous action, the men from our town enshrined themselves in the history of our nation by their heroic participation in this important confrontation of the American Revolution for Independence from Great Britain. Also, for his heroic leadership of the men from his church congregation, Pastor Phillips Payson would become forever known as “Fighting Pastor Payson.” Payson would go on to participate, with John Adams as a contributor, in the writing of the Massachusetts Constitution and as a founding member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine and John and Samuel Adams. Twenty days later, on June 17, 1775, the colonists once again battled the British Redcoats at the bloody battle of Bunker Hill. The battle, which actually occurred at Breed’s Hill, only lasted two hours; however, the losses were signifi cant — 1,054 British casualties and 450 colonial losses — demonstrating the fi ghting ability of the colonial forces to eff ectively do battle against the British Redcoats. Over one year later, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress of the 13 American Colonies, meeting at Philadelphia, sent a bold message to the King and Parliament of Great Britain by proclaiming the American Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Recognition of our past, acknowledging historical events and experiences of a bygone era, including both positive and negative aspects, allows us to gain important insights and lessons learned as we strive to shape a better future. We can’t change history but we certainly can learn from it. As William Shakespeare wrote in his play “The Tempest,” “The past is prologue.” John J. Henry served as City Clerk of the City of Revere for 32 years from 1977-2009. He has written numerous articles, over the years, about the early history of Revere. Help us keep your letter carriers safe S now in New England can be a beautiful sight as it glistens on the lawn, decorates tree limbs and adds a sense of wonder to the holidays. It can come as a blessing for skiers, plow drivers and kids yearning for a school-free snow day. But for postal letter carriers and other delivery personnel, it can be a nightmare. Icy walkways, wet leaves and rakes, toys or other trip hazards hidden under the snow can cause injury to a carrier trying to navigate a path to your mailbox. Keeping your walkway clear of snow, ice and other obstacles can not only protect people delivering to your home, but it can also help you avoid potential insurance claims or lawsuits resulting from slip and fall injuries sustained on your property. Likewise, if your home is serviced by a curbside mailbox, keeping a clear path to and from your box is each homeowner’s responsibility. Letter carriers are committed to delivering to every address every day, provided that it’s safe to do so. With your help creating a safe environment, we can keep the mail moving and make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day. On behalf of the more than 660,000 postal employees nationwide, we wish you a Joyous Holiday Healthy Ne wish you a Jo ous Holida eason and a Happy and ew Y

Page 24 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 OBITUARIES Jeffrey Medeiros Sr. I t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Paul Medeiros Sr. on December 12, 2024. Born in Malden, MA on June 17, 1973. He is survived by his mother Sheila (Blanch) and her companion Phil from NH and preceded in death by his father John Medeiros. Jeff graduated from Malden Catholic in 1991, where he was a track star who broke school records leading to a state championship. He also excelled in soccer resulting in a college scholarship. He played hockey for the city of Malden from 5 yrs through his school years. Big Jeff , as the kids knew him, was dedicated to coaching Revere basketball and baseball leading his sons and their team to city championships. He was a mentor for many of Revere’s young men. Jeff started his career in transportation at Paul Revere Bus company in Winthrop, MA. His passion for his work and his commitment to excellence later led him to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), where he worked for 24 years, working his way up from a bus driver to recently retiring as a Superintendent. His leadership and dedication were not only evident in his work but also in his active membership in the Local 589 Boston Carmen’s Union and his role as Vice President of the T.E.A. Union. However, it was his role as a husband, father, uncle, and grandfather that Jeff cherished the most. Family was the cornerstone of his life. He loved cooking for his huge family. Any person who walked through his door immediately became part of that family. His hobbies, including camping, golfi ng and corn hole with his boys whom he was so proud of. He was a dedicated Boston sports fan. His laughter, wisdom, sarcastic jokes and love will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 29 years, Lisa (Wood). Caring son in law to Claire Wood and the late William Wood Sr. Devoted father of Jeffrey Medeiros Jr. and his companion Meagan of NH, Tyler Medeiros and his companion Soraya of Worcester, Matthew Medeiros and his companion Geena of NH, and Ryan Medeiros of NH all formerly of Revere. Cherished grandfather of Brooklynn, Dakota, and Shyla. Dear brother of Mark Medeiros and his wife Trisha of Saugus, Keith Medeiros and his wife Traci of Wilmington, brother-in-law of Cheryl Dionne and her husband Marvin, Stacey Wood and her companion Sylvia, and William Wood Jr. Adored uncle of Ashley, Allison, Damion, Tommy, Brennan, Hannah, Colby, Devin, Morgan, and Dylan. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the funeral home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Josephine M. Patania O f Revere. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Josephine (Noe’) Patania on December 11th, 2024. Josephine was born on December 4th, 1930, to her Sicilian parents, Francesco Noe’ and Sebastiana (Piazza) Noe’. She was the fifth of nine children raised in the old West End of Boston. She often recounted fond memories of the people and the neighborhood. She was the loving wife of Salvatore Patania for 61 years. They wed on March 25th, 1951, at Sacred Heart Church in Boston’s North End. Early on, they lived in the West End, then Melrose and eventually settled in Revere, where they would raise their family of fi ve. Even after the passing of Salvatore in 2012, Josephine lived independently at the family home in Revere until the time of her death. Since Salvatore’s work took him off - shore for days at a time, she was responsible for every aspect of daily life. Cooking, cleaning and the raising of her children were just some of the responsibilities she bore. Nothing shook her. Somehow, even with all these responsibilities, she found time to enjoy doing puzzles and playing games with her children, as well as crocheting, crafting with her family and Bingo on Friday nights. Over the last 12 years Josie thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her many wonderful friends at the Revere Senior Center. Her sweet friends regularly doted on her, making her feel welcomed and loved. She found joy in laughing, joking, and playing games including Bingo, using her favorite card, and other activities that involved spending time with her friends. More than anything, Josie enjoyed time with her family. Every holiday was a family gathering. Christmas Eve was a feast worthy of royalty; oftentimes cooking for over 50 family members and invited guests. This is a family tradition that continues until this day. Josephine is survived by her fi ve children and their spouses: Salvatore Jr. and his wife Evelyn of Melrose, Maria Sciaraff a Briere and her husband David of Fort Myers, Florida, Jo-Ann DeSimone and her husband Louis of Woburn, Francis and his wife Gail of Peabody and Linda Hanson and her husband Peter of Melrose. She is the loving grandmother of 12: Janice, Salvatore, Rosemarie, Anthony, Marissa, Michael, Lisa, Francesca, Carla, Peter, CJ and Paul. Loving great-grandmother of 11: Tyler, Alex, Matthew, Gianni, Josie, Teddy, Millie, Nicholas, Adam, Isla Rose and Marina Mae. Josephine is predeceased by her 8 siblings: Giuseppe, Carmelo, Vincent, Angelo, Jimmy, Frank, Anna and Santo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her loving heart and happy demeanor. Funeral services for Josie were held at Buonfi glio Funeral Home, Revere, on Tuesday, December 17th and Wednesday, December 18th followed by a Funeral Mass at Saint Anthony’s Parish, Revere, MA. Entombment at Versailles Mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. Revere Man Pleads Guilty to Ammunition Offense in Connection with Everett Shooting B OSTON — A Revere man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to illegally possessing ammunition in connection with a January shooting in a residential neighborhood of Everett. Kenneth Munoz, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for April 9, 2025. On the afternoon of Jan. 2, 2022, three individuals fired over 20 shots in an Everett neighborhood causing ballistic damage in the surrounding area, including bullet holes inside of bedrooms and living rooms in surrounding residences. The shooting was captured on video surveillance from nearby residences. Munoz was identified as one of the two shooters. Munoz is prohibited from possessing fi rearms and ammunition due to prior convictions. The charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fi ne of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, James M. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boston Field Division, Everett Police Chief Paul Strong and Chelsea Police Chief Keith E. Houghton made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Hoefl e of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv cate Ne spapers

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 25 RevereTV Spotlight J oin in and sing along with the Northshore Philharmonic Orchestra and the audience at St. Anthony’s Church last Sunday during the Annual Robert A. Marra Memorial Sounds of Christmas Concert! This year’s concert aired live on RevereTV and is now replaying daily on the Community Channel. Gear up for two marathon events on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of Sounds of Christmas Concerts from year’s past and including replays of this year’s concert. The concert is also posted to RTV’s YouTube page to be enjoyed at your convenience. RevereTV has made it to all of the city’s tree lighting events this year. Watch coverage of the Beachmont Tree Lighting from Sunday, December 8th on the Community Channel. This will be followed by a video of the Sandler Square Tree Lighting from this past Saturday. Enjoy holiday lights around Revere at these two locations and also at City Hall. Coverage of the Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Fund and Santa Parade and the City Hall Tree Lighting is also still replaying on the Community Channel. Watch in about a week for the city’s Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting happening on Monday, December 30th. Students from Northeast Metro Tech were back in the kitchen studio for another episode for season two of “Northeast Cooks.” This program features talented Culinary Arts students as they prepare a delicious dessert: Crème Brûlée! Watch as these aspiring chefs walk you through the baking process, sharing helpful tips and techniques along the way. Follow along and recreate this fl avorful treat in your own kitchen! “Northeast Cooks” is posted to YouTube and is replaying daily on the Community Channel. Full coverage of the Revere High School Talent show is now scheduled on RTV. The event showcased the talents of the class of 2025 and helped raise money for their events. Some students played music and sang while others danced, and more! You can also watch the show on YouTube. For RHS Sports this season, RevereTV will be covering some home games for the boys and girls basketball teams. Keep an eye on the Community Channel and RTV YouTube page for potential game coverage. Replays of both the boys and girls home openers are now playing on the Community Channel. Government meetings will end for the year by December 20th. All meetings will play live on RTV GOV when they happen and then replay afterward for the following few weeks. There is a meeting hiatus for the holidays during the last two weeks of 2024 and things will pick back up again in January. RTV GOV will stay scheduled with replays of the meetings from the month of December during this time. All recorded meetings are also posted to YouTube to view at your convenience. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 for RCN subscribers. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA DISINHERITING A CHILD A s part of most estate plans, parents will leave their estate to all children in equal shares. In some cases, parents elect not to leave anything to one or more of their children. There may be a situation where the parents believe one child to be more fi nancially successful than others, or not wanting to provide assets to a special needs child so as not to lose any governmental benefi ts. In some cases, parents may not want to leave assets to an irresponsible, spendthrift or drug-dependent child. There are sometimes situations where the parents want to disinherit a child who is estranged from the family, or to even use the disinheritance as a way to get even or to have the last word so to speak. One of the risks of disinheriting a child is that it may be hurtful in the child’s mind and will often aff ect the child’s relationship with the other siblings. There are, of course, countless court cases wherein siblings are suing each other over money and disagreements about inheritances. However, even if there is no subsequent lawsuit, it is very possible that the siblings will no longer be speaking and/or spending time together which might end up being a parent’s worst nightmare. Some things to consider when you are contemplating disinheriting a child are: 1. A child who might appear to be more successful fi nancially may be having trouble behind the scenes. He or she may actually need the inheritance now or in the future. Financial situations can change quickly. Divorce can wreak chaos on a child’s fi nances. So too can illness. Also keep in mind that if you disinherit a child, you are also disinheriting that’s child’s children (your grandchildren). 2. You may have a spouse, child, sibling, parent or other loved one who is physically, mentally or developmentally disabled, from birth, illness, injury or even substance abuse, who may be entitled to governmental benefits now or in the future. Most of these benefi ts are available only to those with very minimal assets and income. In these situations, you do not have to disinherit this person or persons. You can easily establish a supplemental needs trust that is carefully designed to supplement and not jeopardize the benefi ts provided by local, state, federal or private agencies. 3. You may also have a child that is irresponsible with money or is under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol. You should consider that this child may actually need fi nancial help now or in the future, and may actually become a responsible and/or sober adult. Instead of disinheriting this child, you might think of establishing a trust giving a certain trustee discretion in providing or withholding fi nancial assistance. You may also stipulate any requirements you want your child to meet. The manner in which you decide to include your children in your estate plan may say a good deal about your values and faith. Not disinheriting a child who may have caused you grief and heartache may convey a message of love and forgiveness. Disinheriting a child, even for what seems to be a good reason, may convey a message of lack of love, anger and resentment. If you have previously disinherited a child in your Will or Trust and you have reconciled, you should consider updating your estate planning documents accordingly. If your decision to disinherit is fi nal, be sure to discuss this with your estate planning attorney. Lastly, consider telling your child that you are disinheriting him or her so it does not come as a complete surprise. Explaining your reasons will allow for honest discussion and may help to deter the child from blaming his or her siblings later on, after you are no longer alive. It might be better that your child ends up not being happy with you rather than not being happy with his or her brothers and sisters. After all, they will be the ones around long after you are dead. I see this all of the time. The great investor Warren Buffet recently disclosed he had his children review the terms of his estate planning documents so they would be able to provide input while he is still alive. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. 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Page 26 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST — Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research shows that there are several bills from the 20232024 session that have been approved unanimously by the Senate in 2023 but are languishing in the House Ways and Means Committee as of December 13, with only a few days left in the session. Bills not acted upon by the end of the session on January 1, 2025 die. With no opposition in the Senate, observers question why the bills have not yet been acted upon by the House Ways and Means committee and brought to the House fl oor for a vote. Under House rules, any individual representative can move to discharge any and all of these bills from the Ways and Means Committee. There is a 7-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge. The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present. If the measure is discharged from the committee, the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action. A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by fi ling a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. A state representative who spoke on the condition of anonymity told Beacon Hill Roll Call that some bills are sometimes held up in committee because someone in a high position of power either inside or outside the Statehouse is opposed to it. “Rank and fi le members have little control over the bill if a powerful person wants the measure buried,” said the legislator. An ex-state representative who wished to remain anonymous said, “Although under House rules, every representative has the power to attempt to discharge a bill, hardly any attempt is made to do this out of fear of alienating the powerful speaker, his leadership team and committee chairs.” Beacon Hill Roll Call’s archives show that motions to discharge a bill from a committee and bring it to the full House for debate and a vote was a common practice back in the 1970s and 1980s. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the offi ce of House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) several times last week and asked why these bills are still in committee. No response has been received. Beacon Hill Roll Call had also asked the speaker’s offi ce the same question back in February 2024 when these bills had been tied up in the Ways and Means Committee. At that time, Max Ratner, a spokesman for House Speaker Ron Mariano, responded, “Each of those bills are currently being reviewed by the House, with a continued focus on fi scal responsibility.” Here are three of the major bills that were approved unanimously by the Senate and are currently lingering in                                                                                                                           the House Ways and Means Committee: MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2251) On July 27, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards. Supporters said that currently a person experiencing homelessness faces prohibitive fees and documentation requirements when trying to obtain an ID card. They noted that this legislation removes those barriers by eliminating fees and only requiring that applicants present documentation showing that they are currently receiving services provided by the state, a homeless service provider or another service provider. They argued that ID cards are necessary for applying for jobs, enrolling in school, interacting with law enforcement, accessing government buildings, opening financial accounts and many other basic services that many take for granted. “When we listen to our homeless youth about the challenges they face, there is a common denominator and that is access to identifi cation,” said Sen. Robyn Kennedy (DWorcester), the Senate sponsor of the bill. “Having proper identifi cation is foundation to accessing food, shelter and employment opportunities, while also breaking the cycle of poverty.” “Fees and documentation are not just barriers to identifi cation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “By extension, they are barriers to getting a job, accessing healthcare and applying for services—the most basic of necessities. These barriers harm the most vulnerable people in our commonwealth and eliminating them is a compassionate step that makes the path to stability a little bit easier.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (S 2491) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons, homeless shelters and K-12 schools to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition, approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products. They argued that research shows that the inability to access menstrual products affects students’ class attendance. They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access, with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items. They argued that restricted access in shelters and correctional facilities means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances. “I learned about this issue from young people in Medford High School, Somerville High School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin who took leadership at the local level to make menstrual hygiene products available in their own communities,” said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “This is a true grassroots movement starting with girls talking about their experiences of missing valuable class time or feeling embarrassed to access products during the school day. These conversations have already started to change the culture and have motivated us to expand this across the state.” “Period products are not luxuries, but necessities required for people’s basic needs, health and hygiene,” said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), Senate Chair of the Committee on Public Health. “Today’s passage of the … bill affi rms that women and all menstruating people deserve access to menstrual products. An inaccessibility of period products speaks to the longstanding and persistent misogyny in our society, a bias that intersects with inequalities in housing, education, socioeconomics and beyond. By ensuring better access to these products, we support further access to essential health needs regardless of our situation in life.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 27 During fl oor debate, Cyr sarcastically commented, “I think it’s pretty obvious that if most men could menstruate, these products would be as ubiquitous and free as toilet paper.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes HIV PREVENTION DRUGS (S 2480) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer a short-term supply (60-days once in a twoyear period) of HIV prevention drugs, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to a patient without a prescription. The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling to the patient regarding the use of PrEP, to inform the patient’s primary care doctor that the pharmacist has prescribed the drug and to connect patients without a primary care provider with a health care provider for ongoing care and to obtain a prescription for PrEP. Under the bill, pharmacists could only prescribe PrEP to patients who have tested negative for HIV within the past seven days, do not have HIV symptoms and are not taking medications that are not safe to use with PrEP. Supporters say that PrEP is a life-saving medication that is nearly 100 percent effective in stopping the transmission of HIV. They note that under current law, individuals who take PrEP must make an appointment and go through their doctor, a barrier that can stand in the way for people who need the medication on short notice, cannot make an appointment or cannot access medical care. “PrEP is a game changer in HIV prevention. Yet, while this life-saving medication reduces the risk of transmission by 99 percent, it remains inaccessible for too many,” said sponsor Public Health Care chair Sen. Julian Cyr. “Allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense PrEP on a short-term basis, similar to what’s already allowed for contraceptives, would signifi cantly increase the accessibility of this essential HIV prevention tool. With greater access to PrEP we can narrow the gap in PrEP utilization among LGBTQ+ people of color. I am someone who uses PrEP and most of my gay, bisexual and queer friends rely on it too. With this legislation, we are - LEGAL NOTICE -                Estate of:    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.                                                                                                                    once again putting people at the center of our public health policy. I’m thrilled it has passed the Senate.” “When someone is ready to begin PrEP, it is crucial that they are able to [do so] as soon as possible,” said Carrie Richgels, Manager of Policy and Advocacy at Fenway Health. “At Fenway Health, we regularly work to overcome barriers that patients face due to trauma, stigma and discrimination. We know from experience that to overcome these obstacles we must meet people where they are and build trust. Trust is essential to getting people on PrEP, and a local pharmacy can provide a lower threshold of access and can be a trusted access point for those who may face discrimination in traditional healthcare settings.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Lydia Edwards Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL FRESHMAN ORIENTATION — BACK TO SCHOOL — Twentytwo newly elected state legislators, including 19 representatives-elect and three senators-elect, attended the biennial New Legislator Academy at UMass Amherst, which Senate President Karen Spilka’s offi ce has described as “an opportunity for newly elected legislators to become familiar with experiences that they will encounter in the Legislature.” According to the State House News Service, the agenda included nearly a dozen panels, speeches and sessions, covering topics such as the budgeting process, ethics and the cadence of legislative sessions. BEACON | SEE Page 28 Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell me about this? AFib Alan Dear Alan, Everyone knows winter is cold and fl u season, but many don’t know that it’s also the prime season for heart attacks too, especially if you already have a heart condition or have suff ered a previous heart attack. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you protect yourself. In the U.S., the risk of having a heart attack during the winter months is twice as high as it is during the summertime. Why? There are a number of factors, and they’re not all linked to cold weather. Even people who live in warm climates have an increased risk. Here are the areas you need to pay extra attention to this winter. Cold temperatures: When a person gets cold, the body responds by constricting the blood vessels to help the body maintain heat. This causes blood pressure to go up and makes the heart work harder. Cold temperatures can also increase levels of certain proteins that can thicken the blood and increase the risk for blood clots. So, stay warm this winter and when you do have to go outside, make sure you bundle up in layers with gloves and a hat, and place a scarf over your mouth and nose to warm up the air before you breathe it in. Snow shoveling: Studies have shown that heart attack rates jump dramatically in the first few days after a major snowstorm, usually a result of snow shoveling. Shoveling snow is a very strenuous activity that raises blood pressure and stresses the heart. Combine those factors with cold temperatures and the risks for heart attack surges. If your sidewalk or driveway needs shoveling this winter, hire a kid from the neighborhood to do it for you, or use a snow blower. Or, if you must shovel, push rather than lift the snow as much as possible, stay warm, and take frequent breaks. New Year’s resolutions: Every Jan. 1, millions of people join gyms or start exercise programs as part of their New Year’s resolution to get in shape, and many overexert themselves too soon. If you’re starting a new exercise program this winter, take the time to talk to your doctor about what types and how much exercise may be appropriate for you. Winter weight gain: People tend to eat and drink more and gain more weight during the holiday season and winter months, all of which are hard on the heart and risky for someone with heart disease. So, keep a watchful eye on your diet this winter and avoid binging on fatty foods and alcohol. Shorter days: Less daylight in the winter months can cause many people to develop “seasonal aff ective disorder” or SAD, a wintertime depression that can stress the heart. Studies have also looked at heart attack patients and found they usually have lower levels of vitamin D (which comes from sunlight) than people with healthy hearts. To boost your vitamin D this winter, consider taking a supplement that contains between 1,000 and 2,000 international units (IU) per day. Flu season: Studies show that people who get fl u shots have a lower heart attack risk. It’s known that the infl ammatory reaction set off by a fl u infection can increase blood clotting which can lead to heart attacks in vulnerable people. So, if you haven’t already done so this year, get a fl u shot and Covid-19 booster for protection. And, if you’ve never been vaccinated for RSV or pneumococcal pneumonia, you should consider getting these vaccines too. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Page 28 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 27 855-GO-4-GLAS 1. On Dec. 20, 1790, the fi rst American cotton mill went into operation on what river in Massachusetts and Rhode Island? 2. Wha holiday’s name (created by an American activist) is in Swahili? 3. How are Ask Jeeves, Lycos and WebCrawler similar? 4. On Dec. 21, 1913, the New York World newspaper published the world’s fi rst of what puzzle? 5. What writer who once lived in Vermont wrote in poems “East is East, and West is West” and “The Law of the Jungle”? 6. How are USS and HMS similar? 7. On Dec. 22, 1989, what gate between East and West Germany was opened? 8. Can you ski in Hawaii? 9. What is the French word for Christmas? 10. What kind of candy is gelt? 11. On Dec. 23, 1947, what winner of four Boston Marathons (now a Mass. resident) was born? Answers 12. Where did fondue originate: Belgium, France or Switzerland? 13. What is Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s World of the Year (meaning being divided)? 14. On Dec. 24, 1912, one of the fi rst USA public Christmas trees was lit on Boston Common; for decades what province has gifted Boston a Christmas tree? 15. What holiday plant is a parasite on other plants? 16. In what fi lm would you fi nd the Kingdom of Arendelle? 17. On Dec. 25, 1758, what comet was visible from earth — the first comet sighting predicted beforehand? 18. Why was Mariah Carey — nicknamed Songbird Supreme — also given the nickname “Queen of Christmas”? 19. How are cheque, draught and tyre similar”? 20. December 26 is Boxing Day in Great Britain and some other countries; traditionally, what was it? According to Politico, a session on the media included “the recommendation that if a reporter calls, let it go to voicemail, or wait for them to send a text; fi nd out what they’re calling about before you answer; and let leadership know what’s up — their offi ce may be fi elding the same questions.” COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES (H 5139) — The House approved and sent to the Senate a new version of legislation, originally sponsored by Gov. Maura Healey, that would prevent commercial drivers from losing their licenses due to passenger vehicle off enses they committed prior to September 30, 2005. The Registry of Motor Vehicles recently notifi ed hundreds of bus and truck drivers that they were ineligible for commercial licenses due to at least two past major off enses, blindsiding many motorists who for years thought their infractions were behind them. “Over time, the relevance and predictive value of these older off enses has diminished, particularly for those drivers who have remained offense-free since,” said Healey. “In most circumstances, a commercial driver who meets the safety requirements of federal law should not be disqualifi ed from driving due solely to passenger vehicle off enses that occurred 19 or more years ago. She noted her bill would remove consideration of pre-September 30, 2005 passenger vehicle offenses from our disqualification law, except for multiple instances of operating under the infl uence. $3.2 MILLION FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL COMMUNITIES — The Healey Administration announced the awarding of $3.2 million in grants for projects that proponents say will support the economic vitality, tourism and ecosystem health of the Bay State’s waterfront and harbors, while helping the state reach its ambitious climate resiliency goals. “Coastal communities play a critical role in our economy,” said Gov. Healey. “The …. Grants help cities and towns make infrastructure improvements to prepare for extreme weather caused by climate change while also investing in important blue economy businesses, commercial fi shing operations and tourist and recreational enterprises.” “These investments will support a range of critical initiatives, from coastal resilience and dredging projects to pier infrastructure enhancements that protect our shorelines,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “By funding these eff orts, we’re ensuring a safer and more enduring future for our coasts from the North Shore to the Cape and Islands.” “Maritime communities are important centers of economic activity, drawing many visitors each year and supporting the coastal industries that have been integral to our state’s economy,” said Undersecretary of Economic Foundations Ashley Stolba. “We are proud to fund these projects and look forward to their lasting impact on the future generations of these towns.” BAY STATE TO GET MORE THAN $55 MILLION FOR ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Massachusetts will receive more than $55 million to purchase more than 200 zeroemission vehicles through its fi rst-ever Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. The program will replace existing internal combustion engine heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, while also supporting the build out of clean vehicle infrastructure, as well as the training of workers to deploy these new zeroemission technologies. Recipients of the funds to replace current school buses with zero-emission vehicles include four school districts: $35 million for Boston; $6.6 million for Springfi eld; $2.9 million for Hingham; and $4.9 million for the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. In addition, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources will receive $5.8 million to replace some vehicles with battery electric vehicles and install 16 Level 2 charging stations and eight direct current fast charger stations at eight sites. “Everyone deserves clean air and a healthy environment, and the … program is another step toward making that a reality,” said EPA Regional Administrator David Cash. “By replacing older, polluting vehicles, like school buses and box trucks, with zero-emission alternatives, this program is driving innovation in clean transportation, reducing harmful air pollution in Massachusetts communities and creating good-paying jobs. These grants are an investment in healthier communities, cutting-edge technology and a cleaner, more sustainable future for our children.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Expanding our mountain biking trail system will create destinations that connect visitors to our rural communities and the mountains and forests that surround them. It is without a doubt, that investing in accessible outdoor recreation is beneficial not only for our state’s regional economies but also for our health.” --- Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Paul Jahnige on the announcement of $300,000 in grants to build and maintain destination mountain biking trail systems that include accessibility features, off er scenic routes and stimulate rural economies. 1. Blackstone 2. Kwanzaa (Dec. 26— Jan. 1) 3. They are internet search engines created in the 1990s. 4. Crossword 5. Rudyard Kipling 6. They are abbreviations for ship titles (United States Ship and His (Her) Majesty’s Ship, respectively) 7. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate 8. Yes (on Mauna Kea, an extinct volcano on the Big Island) 9. Noel 10. Chocolate coins often given at Hanukkah 11. Bill Rodgers 12. Switzerland 13. Polarization 14. Nova Scotia 15. Mistletoe 16. “Frozen” 17. Halley’s 18. Due to the popularity of her hit “All I Want for Christmas is You” 19. They are British spellings of English words (check, draft [the beverage] and tire). 20. A day when the poor, servants and tradespeople received gifts

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 29 “In Middlesex County we have had multiple businesses and municipalities impacted by cyberattacks and data breaches. These incidents erode our sense of safety and security and can cost victims millions to get their systems back up and running.” --- District Attorney Marian Ryan speaking at her Ransomware Response Conference for more than 100 industry leaders at hospitals, schools, municipalities and businesses. “We actively solicit input from attorneys and other court users, as well as court employees, about what we can do better. In addition, we seek public comments on rule changes. And we recently resumed our Judicial Performance Evaluation program by sending out surveys about judges in selected courts to over 10,000 lawyers and over 1,000 court employees, as well as to jurors.” ---Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd giving her fourth annual address on the state of the judiciary to the legal community. “This year’s Climate Ready Housing funding will enable energy retrofi t improvements of nearly 1,000 homes across the state. This funding will lower costs for low- and moderate-income residents, improve indoor air quality for our residents and reduce greenhouse gas emissions … and will put us on the path to achieving the commonwealth’s net zero emissions goal while creating more resilient homes.” ---Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus on the Healey Administration awarding $16 Million to decarbonize aff ordable housing. 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 9-13, the House and Senate each met for a total of two hours and 31 minutes. Mon Dec. 9 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 1:09 p.m. Tues. Dec. 10 No House session ~ Help Wanted ~ Event Coordinator. Plan & execute events incl. logistics, sponsorships, budgets, & marketing. Secure partnerships & deliver creative, high-quality experiences. Req. 4 yrs of           Portuguese, written & spoken. $62,800.00/yr. Send resume to: REMIX PRODUÇÕES INC, 173 Water St, Saugus, MA 01906 or email: remixproductions14@gmail.com KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED Sharp Services Inc. 222 Central St., Saugus (617) 590-3500 Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 No Senate session Wed. Dec. 11 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 12 House 10:05 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Fri. Dec. 13 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. ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements        Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. Call Driveways from $35

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Page 32 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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