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Have a Very Merry Christmas! Have a Ve y Me Christmas! Vol. 33, No.51 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday City’s Inauguration Ceremony Jan. 1 at Susan B. Anthony School Auditorium Mayor Patrick Keefe Celebrates First Inauguration as City’s Mayor with a Week of Public Events Showcasing the City’s Cultural Diversity and Economic Strength REVERE, MA - On January 1, 2024, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. will be sworn into his fi rst full four-year term as the City of Revere’s Mayor alongside the Revere City Council and the Revere School Committee. The Inauguration ceremony, which is open to the public, will take place at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium on New Year’s Day at 7:00 p.m. This year’s inauguration activities will celebrate the City of Revere’s economic growth and cultural expansion with a series of events moving forward into the New Year. Inaugural Flavors of Revere Event: Directly following the Inauguration Ceremony, the City collation this year will highlight the Flavors of Revere, an event featuring culinary delights donated from more than a dozen local restaurants. The event will include Legal Sea Foods, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Murray’s Tavern, Cafй Montecristo, Nick’s Deli Restaurant, La Suegra Airport Diner, Las Delicias Colombianas, Nick’s Bistro, Dandee Donut Factory, Luberto’s Bakery, Billy C Chinese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Fajitas Sports Bar, Seas The Day, Beyrut Espresso and more. The Flavors of Revere event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the local restaurants and their contribution to Revere’s economic growth and city success. Healthy Starts: Kicking off a year of good health in 2024, the City of Revere will also host its Grand Opening ribbon cutting of the new Robert J. Haas Jr. Health and WellCEREMONY | SEE Page 19 781-286-8500 Friday, December 22, 2023 Annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert an epic holiday musical event Special to Th e Advocate M usic fi lled the air Sunday night when the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra performed the 2023 Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert before a huge audience that packed St. Anthony’s Church. Music Director Robert Lehmann and guest soprano Katie Oberholtzer had the crowd on their feet and calling for more as the Orchestra concluded the concert with the traditional “Let There Be Peace On Earth.” Concert patrons started to stream into the church an hour before the 4 p.m. start, and they were generous with their donations to the Revere Food Pantry in the Food Drive that is part of the holiday season celebration. “It’s a wonderful audience,” said Music Director Lehmann, who has conducted the concert since 2000. “Every year you can feel their heart is in the season, and their donations to the Food Drive prove that…and their love of the music. My holiday season doesn’t begin until we play this A young concert patron was one of a dozen who used Conductor Robert Lehmann’s “Magical Baton” to lead the Orchestra in excerpts from The Nutcracker.” concert.” “To me it’s a magical experience,” said soprano Oberholtzer, who was making her fi rst appearance with the North Shore Philharmonic. “To be in the middle of the orchestra and singing to so many people, bringing joy to the crowd in the holiday spirit – it really is magical,” Katie told a RevereTV audience after the concert. The audience loved Oberholtzer’s sparkling renditions of “Ave Maria” and Mel Torme’s famous “The Christmas Song,” among others. Event co-chair Dom Bocchino remarked, “I was getting text messages from CONCERT | SEE Page 18 Outgoing City Councillors bid farewell to peers, constituents By Barbara Taormina T he City Council is poised to see some signifi cant change at their next meeting when fi ve newly elected councillors come on board in 2024. But this week, the council gave some time to outgoing members to share their fi nal thoughts on their time on the council. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito, who served on the council from January 2014 to December 2023, said he pursued public service because he wanted to make change. Morabito said he feels deep gratitude for his fellow councillors and stressed that unity and collaboration were keys to success. “It makes you appreciate the input they all have,” he said. “Everyone is an asset with their JOHN POWERS Ward 5 City Councillor own ideas, their own suggestions, and that’s how we make change.” Next to speak was Ward 5 City Councillor John Powers, who served from May 2000 to December 2021 and again from July 2022 to December 2023. Powers lost his bid for reelection to Ward RICHARD SERINO Ward 6 City Councillor 5 City Councillor-elect Agela Guarino-Sawaya. Powers spoke briefly about some of his successes during his time on the council. Five new schools, a police station and a public works facility were at the top of the list. He stressed the city needs growth to continue exDAN RIZZO Candidate for Mayor panding its work and services for residents. Next, Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo off ered his thanks to everyone he has worked with over the years. Rizzo served from March 2000 to December 2011, from January 2018 to December 2019 GERRY VISCONTI Councillor-At-Large and from January 2022 to December 2023. “I want to thank my colleagues, past and presCOUNCILLORS | SEE Page 18

Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 School Committee updated on surge of English language classes By Barbara Taormina J ennifer LaBollita, director of the Multilingual Learners & World Languages Department, met with the School Committee this week to update them on the program. LaBollita began by giving the committee a little data about Revere’s multilingual learners. “We have about 2,500 students at this point this year,” said LaBollita, who expects that number to exceed 2,600 by the end of the school year. “English language enrollment is driving the growth of the disJOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM trict,” she said. LaBollita went on to explain that 50 percent of students in Revere’s elementary schools are learning English, while one quarter of middle school students and a quarter of students at Revere High are learning English. According to LaBollita, 72 percent of school families are multilingual. Assistant Department Director Chelsey Bencks noted that that statistic refl ects Revere’s rich linguistic community. Bencks went LANGUAGE | SEE Page 5 For Advertising with Results, call The Adv call The Advocatocate Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Our 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * 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 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! STORE HOURS: Sun. - Wed.: 9AM - 6PM / Thurs. - Sat. 9AM - 7PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! -------------------WE HAVE GIFT CARDS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 AKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! Closed Christmas Day * Reg. Hours New ears Eve * Open New ears Day 10AM-3 PM Closed Christmas Day * Reg. Hours New Year’s Eve * Open New Year’s Day 10AM-3 PM Chris - 2023 Gerri Tremonte taught Smurf ornaments and Santa Hats. Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) T he December meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held last Monday, December 11, at Melrose First Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. There were two classes in the morning: making money ties with Linda Camberlain using brand-new 16 one dollar bills with origami techniques; making Smurf ornaments and Santa hats taught by Gerri Tremonte. After the classes, a general meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022-2023 Secret Pals were revealed and new Secret Pals for 2023-2024 were given out to those members wanting to participate. Everyone was excited about the holidays and enjoyed the social time after the meeting to talk with their friends. Our next meeting will be held January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church. All artists and crafters are welcome. We have members from 10 cities and towns around Melrose, from Chelsea to Winchester. If you have questions, would like more information about the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, call our Membership Chair, Dorothy Iudice, at 781-662-2099. We look forward to seeing you in 2024! Happy holidays and Happy New Year! Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Updates Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays! Linda Camberlain taught origami one dollar bills tie. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts)

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 3 City Council discusses zoning changes to aid child care centers By Barbara Taormina T he City Council decided to table a proposal for zoning ordinance amendments that would have revamped the rules for home-based child care centers. The Massachusetts Area Planning Council, the city's Planning and Development Department and an Advisory Committee have been working on zoning changes they believe will bring a range of benefi ts to the city. Increasing the opportunities to launch home-based childcare centers would increase the access Revere families have to local childcare and allow more parents to enter the workforce. It would generate opportunities for residents to start homebased businesses and for children it would improve development and school readiness. But the changes are large and there are a lot of moving parts to the proposal. According to Ward 3 City Councillor Anthony CoglianZONING | SEE Page 13 City CFO presents CITF ward funding list to City Council $30 million available in American Rescue Plan Act funds By Barbara Taormina C hief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay presented a ward-byward list of available Community Improvement Trust Fund (CITF) monies to the City Council this week. The CITF was created to provide mitigation funds to the City of Revere for projects where the applicant requested a special permit or variance to increase the intensity of use beyond the use by right. Funds received from a developer can then be spent on infrastructure and neighborhood improvements directly impacted by the project. All spending of the CITF must be approved by a majority vote of the Revere City Council. Viscay presented the council with the following numbers: Ward 1: $362,358.70. Ward 2: $247,867.85. Ward 3: $307.50. Ward 4: $46,620.00. Ward 5: $180,862.30. Ward 6: $53,481.60. Councillors are also looking for information on the $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the city received. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti proposed that Mayor Patrick Keefe request Viscay present a detailed report that includes any ARPA money spent on programs and initiatives and the remaining balance of ARPA funds. 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 * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO 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 cust mers o tino Insur nce is p yal customers of co PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

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It has been the greatest honor of a lifetime to have been twice elected by my neighbors to collectively represent them at City Hall, and I’ll fondly look back at this journey for the rest of my life. The residents of West Revere and North Revere are truly some of the best people you’ll ever come across – good, decent, hardworking, passionate, people who are engaged in and care about their community, and who take immense pride in their homes, in their neighborhood, and in their city. I’ve met a lot of amazing people through this experience who are neighbors that I didn’t know before running for offi ce, and I’m grateful for those interactions. I ran for the City Council because I wanted to help people and do some good for our little corner of the city. Contrary to what some might have thought when I was fi rst elected, I did not intend to stay many terms, and I was never one of the ambitious ones who aspired to higher offi ce in the city. I was a Ward Councillor – here to serve the people and make a bit of an impact. And an impact, I believe I made. Be it by providing support to the veterans of Revere, allowing the public citizens a greater opportunity to participate in the public process, ensuring diligent guardianship of taxpayer dollars, or completing the mundane tasks of getting streets repaired, sidewalks replaced or “Stop” signs and speed tables installed, there were some successes during my tenure. It can also be objectively measured where there was more that could have been done or in hindsight to see how things could have played out diff erently. There might have been an issue here or there that I was unable to resolve for reasons beyond my control, and some residents may not have agreed with some of the decisions that were made along the way, or how I handled a particular matter. However, I want the residents of Revere, especially in Ward Six, to know and understand that I did my very best and that I gave this job my heart and soul. While on the topic of giving 110% to this job, I also want the people of Ward Six to know that I always had their back, even when they weren’t looking or may not have realized it, because I love my city and I would always go to the wall to protect the quality of life of my constituents. The residents of this city who watch these meetings or call or email us as elected offi cials know us, but most times, they know us superficially. Every one of us up here, in some way, make sacrifi ces in our personal and professional lives to serve in this role. It sometimes gets lost in the noise of Revere politics that we are all regular people, and we balance this role with everything else going on in our lives. The unseen time and dedication that many of these people have to this work is remarkable and admirable. I say all of this because tonight, I want to share a story that I have never really publicly shared before regarding a sacrifi ce that I made in my professional life to protect the quality of life for the people of my Ward, particularly the North Revere neighborhood. Two years ago, as many know, I left my position in the offi ce of Revere’s State Representative. I went into the private sector to work for a regional healthcare system – and no, it was in no way a lobbyist role. The job, however, was life changing for me professionally, in terms of opportunity and salary. When I was interviewing for the position in the Summer of 2021, I disclosed that I was a member of the Revere City Council, and I inquired if that would present an issue or a confl ict, as that would have ended the process right then and there. I was told multiple times throughout the hiring process that my service in my community would not be an issue. Fast forward to a little more than a month into my new role, I determined that the job was not the right fi t for me. Why was that? Because I would have had to compromise my morals and I would have had to sell my constituents down the river if I chose to stay. You see, the healthcare system was based in the City of Boston, and in September, 2021, the Acting Mayor of Boston came out with a plan to plop people from Mass and Cass and put them up at the Quality Inn Hotel in North Revere. On its face, the plan was cruel, as there was no plan to provide any kind of needed services to these folks; and of course, the neighborhood was very concerned. To his credit, Mayor Arrigo strongly opposed this plan, and the entire City Council backed him – to my recollection, this was the one time in my four years up here that the Mayor and the City Council were 100% on the same page – We were not going to let the City of Boston steamroll over our city. As the Ward Councillor, I came out strong, and said that the “City of Boston ought to have been ashamed of itself” for shifting the issue onto a neighboring municipality without productively trying to fi nd a collaborative solution to help these folks. My employer, however, took exception that I was taking a stance on this issue because the company had a working relationship with offi cials in City of Boston, and they feared political consequences against the company if someone from Boston City Hall connected that a Revere City Councillor was in their ranks. My superiors at this company urged that I issue a public apology to the City of Boston for my opposition to the Acting Mayor’s plan for Mass and Cass AND that I do not seek re-election to the City Council in 2021 in order to minimize potential negative impacts on the company’s end. I was faced with a dilemma – do I shut up and do what my bosses are asking to preserve my full-time career at a job which provided signifi cant opportunity for professional growth, or do I continue to stand with my constituents and my city? For me, it was a no-brainer; I had been FAREWELL | SEE Page 17

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 5 VFW Mottolo Post collects 500 toys for Toys for Tots drive By Tara Vocino T he Joseph L. Mottolo VFW Post 4524 collected 500 toys during Sunday’s United States Marine Corps toy drive. On the left are Veterans of Foreign Wars Joseph L. Mottolo Post 4524 Commander Matthew Cunningham, Karen Hurley, Christine Albano, Laura LoPriore and Melissa Curley. On the right are Diane Moore, Laura Cadigan, Dana Catizone, Tony Cinelli. and Mark Natola. They helped to raise approximately $5,000 to buy toys that were donated to the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. Post 4524 Commander Matt Cunningham and Marissa Cunningham, Honorable Few member Dennis Boucher, Zone Manager Tony Garro, Honorable Few member Bob Cipriani and Zone Manager Bill Audlin. Bicycles and toys were displayed on Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4524. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? Kneeling are George Rodriguez, Dennis Boucher and Bill Audlin. Back row: Post 4524 Commander Matt Cunningham, Karen Hurley, Melissa Curley, Marissa Cunningham, Christine Albano, Tony Garro, Laura LoPriore, Robert Cipriani, Diane Moore, Dana Catizone and Butchie Graziosi. LANGUAGE | FROM Page 2 on to tell the committee the other side of the story. She outlined the World Languages Program, which offers courses in French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. Bencks said an Arabic language and culture course will begin next year as well as a course on the fundamentals of translation taught with the help of the UMass Translation Center. There are also plans for middle school Spanish. LaBollita and Bencks also explained assessments and schedules for English as a Second Language students. Committee members asked what schools were doing, beyond language instruction, to help those who are newly arrived in the area. Bencks said they are being referred to appropriate agencies and organizations. If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657

Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Healey-Driscoll Administration delivers $100M in Fair Share Funds to municipalities for transportation improvements Revere to receive $342,791 O n December 15, 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is delivering a total of $100 million to the state’s 351 cities and towns to support local infrastructure. The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment. “Our administration said from day one that we were going to make sure that Fair Share revenue was used to improve transportation and education for our communities, as the voters intended,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This funding is particularly impactful because we are empowering cities and towns to decide how to use it to address their unique needs. We are grateful to the Legislature for making this funding available and look forward to seeing how the municipalities will use it to strengthen their communities.” “As a former Mayor, I know how much our cities and towns rely on state funding to support their infrastructure needs of their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This funding will be a critical boost for them to move forward on projects like bridge preservation projects, improving Regional Transit Authority service, and expanding multi-modal pathways.” “We are so pleased to be able 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! 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ANGELA GUARINO-SAWAYA Councilor Elect - Ward 5 to give our cities and towns thousands of additional dollars for their transportation needs thanks to revenue from Fair Share,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Investments in transportation lift everyone up, increasing access to travel options and improving roadway safety for all users, regardless of whether they walk, bike, take public transportation or drive.” “Fair Share revenue represents a new and important source of funding that has enabled our administration to make vital investments in education and transportation,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “I’m excited to see these important funds for transportation go out to our cities and towns to support their infrastructure needs.” Letters have been sent to each municipality certifying that community’s Fair Share apportionment for Fiscal Year 2024. The Fair Share Amendment funds are being distributed according to two formulas. The fi rst $50 million is being distributed using the traditional Chapter 90 formula based on local road mileage (58.33%), population (20.83%) and employment (20.83%). The second $50 million is being distributed using TRANSPOR | SEE Page 13 Malden Catholic students from Revere achieve Honor Roll – First Quarter M alden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the fi rst quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90 to 100 in all classes), First Honors (85 to 89 in all classes) and Second Honors (80 to 84 in all classes). Malden Catholic Honors – Quarter One 2023: President’s List Marcella Bonfardeci Nicholas Carmona Clara Diaz Gwen Donato Khloe Hanscom Caitlyn Hurley Maeve Hurley Yaocheng Jia Henry Mai Vincenzo Palermo Josephine Piccardi Xuemei Qu Sofi a Varon Mia Waldron MaryKatherine Zablocki First Honors Moamel Al-Azzawi Teresa Barbiero Christopher Botti Ever Calle Kasey Hanscom Megan Hayes Layla Hiduchick Mariana Hincapie Guttierez Tabitha Kaba Sebastian Londono Liliana Martinez Tenzin Moenkyi Luna Murray Ayden Nguyen Genesis Rosario-Lithgow Victoria Sekenski I-Kai Sung Tenzin Tashi Steven Tran Second Honors Deborah Azor Lucia Cerbone Maria Diaz Charlotte Gaviria Quiceno Abrianna Gonzalez Escobar Isabella Mejia Archit Pradhan Nathalie Ramcharan Maisha Rivzi Dominic Russo Arianna Salmoran About Malden Catholic High School: Since 1932, MC (https:// www.maldencatholic.org/) has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives like Robotics and Engineering Design. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 7 W e wish you a Merry Christmas State Representative State Representative State Representative Jessica Giannino & Family School Board Member Carol TyTyee Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto Ward 4ard 4 Councillor Councillor ElectElect Paul Argenzio Have a Merry Christmas & Happy Kuwanza from the Staff of the      & Family Ward 6 ard 6 Councillor-Elect Councillor-Elect Christopher Giannino Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours! Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky School Board Member Michael Ferrante & Family School Committeeman-Elect Anthony Caggiano

Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Revere, Everett, Malden and State Police team up to provide toys for Christmas By Tara Vocino R evere, Everett, Malden, State and other police departments joined forces to donate toys to the less fortunate during Saturday’s Mass Badge Toy Drive at Anthony’s of Malden. Mass Badge Liaisons Jeff rey and Edna DeDeo are shown during Saturday night’s Mass Badge toy drive at Anthony’s of Malden. Mass Badge Liaisons Jeff rey DeDeo and Fausto Pereira, Mass Badge co-founder/President Raoul Goncalves and retired State Police Trooper Marcell Strain The raffl e prizes garnered attention. Shown from left to right: Quinn Hennessy, Anthony’s of Malden Server Kerri Gennetti, Dandee Donut General Manager Dave Ferrara, server Stacey Ranaghan and Paul Dusablon. Shown from left to right: guests Fernanda Oliveira, Flavia Rodrigues, Duiles Rodrigues, Suelene Caetano, Rute Alves and Águia DeOliveira. Kerry Marchese and Mass Badge Community Liaison Marcia Pretto Dandee Donut General Manager Dave Ferrara and Quinn Hennessy with event organizers Joseph Internicola and Raoul Goncalves. Malden Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriela Snyder Stelmack (at left) with Everett Constituent Services Aide Cheryl Cole. Guests Lucia Magny and Enzo Paes Mass Badge members Ashley Nogueira and Johandy Gonzalez drew the raffl e for a big screen television. Shown from left to right: Everett Animal Control Offi cer Stacia Gorgone, Renee Santangelo, Krystine Watterson and Everett Police Sgt. Heather Dupont. Shown from left to right: Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Mass Badge President Raoul Goncalves and Mass Badge Vice President Joseph Internicola. Mass Badge’s Founder and President, Everett Police Offi cer Raoul Goncalves and his girlfriend, Kelly Marchese Mass Badge member Michael Scaramozza, his wife Gayle Scaramozza and Disc Jockey Michael Gaeta. Santa arrived to greet guests. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Proud wife Deena and co-organizer Mass Badge Vice President Joseph Internicola, Jr., a Revere Police Sgt.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 9 Ariana Rivera ushers in new era for Revere High girls basketball with clear vision and leadership By Dom Nicastro A riana Rivera steps onto the court with a clear vision for the Revere High School Patriots girls’ basketball team this winter. In her inaugural season as the varsity head coach, Rivera’s history with the team as an assistant coach for two years is a foundation she intends to build upon. The Patriots, who faced challenges last season due to a lack of seniors, are experiencing a turn in their fortunes this season. They have six seniors, four of whom serve as captains, so leadership isn’t an issue. “We didn’t have any seniors last season,” said Rivera, whose team has begun the young season at 2-2 overall, 2-1 in the Greater Boston League after a sweep of the Lynn teams, “so it was defi nitely tough for us as far as leadership and stuff like that goes.” However, this year’s roster boasts a full boat of seniors – senior point guard Haley Belloise, senior forward Alisha Jean, senior center Belma Velic and senior guard Bella Stamatopoulos serve as captains, and Guard Rocio Gonzalez and forward Julianna Bolton round out the senior class. They bring a newfound leadership presence to the court. Rivera expressed her enthusiasm about the change in leadership. “We’ve defi nitely had a lot more leadership on the court our first few games, which is nice,” the coach said. They’ve certainly played a role in the Patriots’ strong start. Led by twin 13-point scorers – Belloise (picked up some steals also) and Jean (nine rebounds) – Revere came back from 14-4 defi cit after one quarter to beat Lynn English, 44-25, in Revere. In a 49-34 loss to Medford, Revere saw some promise in sophomore Shayna Smith, who led the team with 12 points while Velic tossed in 10. The Patriots were missing a few starters due to illness. “We struggled off ensively, especially with bringing the ball up the court,” Rivera said. Belloise stands out so far as a seasoned player with a natural aptitude for the game. “Haley’s been a varsity player, I believe, since her freshman year,” Rivera said. “She’s a very natural hooper. She handles the ball very well, and she’s not afraid to tell people to be in the right place.” Stamatopoulos is a veteran who also brings a lot of good basketball IQ like a lot of the team’s experienced players who gained skills playing AAU basketball. “They’re able to play during the off season and kind of amp up their game,” Rivera said. Velic is pretty vocal with the team. “Not that the other captains aren’t but we kind of look toward her to be that vocal position and kind of rally everybody together and make sure everyone’s in the game mindset,” Rivera said. Jean, a transfer from Lynn Classical, has a similar layer to her game, the coach said. She’s not afraid to get in there and be physical with people. “And she’s not afraid to kind of reiterate that message to the team and make sure everyone’s working on hustle plays and diving on the ground for the ball,” Rivera said. “So, she kind of brings that spark to our team.” The Patriots’ resilience was tested early in the season during the game against Lynn English, where they found themselves trailing by 10 points after the fi rst quarter. Rivera recalled the turning point in that game. “We started the game off with strong defensive team, with our press and our half-court defense, but we really struggle to fi nd natural playmakers and point scorers,” she admitted. The coach is candid about the team’s struggles and the steps they are taking to improve. “Our turnovers were our biggest battles in the Marblehead game, even in the Lynn Classical and Lynn English games, too, even though we came out on top. Our turnover averages are not where we want them to be, but it’s defi nitely going in the right direction.” Rivera’s own experience as a ARIANA RIVERA New RHS Basketball Coach a lot of nerves,” she said. “We went down in the fi rst quarter 14-4 and then we only let up 11 points the rest of the game. So we kind of rallied at the beginning of the second quarter. I had to be a little hard on them in that moment and kind of wake them up a bit. And they came out stronger in the second, third, and fourth quarter.” Despite a strong defensive game, Rivera recognizes areas for growth. “I think we are a very player and coach informs her strategy and empathy for her athletes, especially when discussing her personal setbacks and triumphs. She played at Burlington High School and UMass Boston as a shooting guard and then racked up some coaching experience at King Phillip before coming to Revere. “I unfortunately had a season-ending injury,” the health teacher at Revere High School said. “So, I took a little bit of a break after my sophomore year of college basketball and I decided to help out with coaching.”

Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 RHS Patriots Boys’ Basketball Dominate Medford, 50-43 Joshua Mercado drives the ball up the court for the Pats. Avi Lung looks up to the basket as a Mustang defender attempts to block his shot. Ethan Day makes a nice layup for two. Amir Yamani makes a pass over a Medford player. Ethan Day driving for a layup to the net as a Medford player attempts to block him. Ethan Day with the ball for Revere. Avi Lung makes a no-look pass for the Patriots. Avi Lung is congratulated by his teammates during Revere’s win over Medford at the RHS Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Erick Mayorga battles for possession of the ball. Avi Lung looks up court to make a pass as a Mustang defender looks on. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Sami Mghizou defends a Medford player during Tuesday night’s action at the RHS Fieldhouse. Patriots fans cheer on their team on Tuesday night. Amir Yamani drives past the Medford defense as he scores two points. Captain Luke Ellis drives past a player from Medford.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 11 ERMVRC Co-Op Hockey Team Battle Medford at Home The Everett high school hockey team awaits the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner before taking on Medford. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) The Everett High School hockey cheer team stands during the Star-Spangled Banner before Saturdays game with Medford. Matt Lacroix works to keep control of the puck as a Mustang defender moves in. Jake Simpson with the puck for Everett Jake Simpson with the shot attempt on goal for Everett. Michael Brandano with the puck for the Tide. Michael Brandano with the face off for Everett. Jackie Summers with the shot on goal for the Tide. Everett goalie Ray Blauvelt assumes position in front of the goal as players from Medford move the puck in scoring territory. Tommy Cronin for the Tide gains control of the puck during Saturday’s match up. Defensemen Jackie Summers helps to protect the net as Medford players move in to scoring territory. Jake Simpson with the shot on the Medford goal. Jacob Cantone moves the puck behind the net as a player from Medford moves in.

Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ By Dom Nicastro Revere girls track team tops Somerville Revere topped Somerville, 5144, in Greater Boston League girls track action at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston thanks to a meet-clinching victory from the 4x200 relay team. Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez, Giselle Salvador, Danni Hope Randall and Gemma Stamatopoulos got the victory in that relay, helping propel the Patriots to the leaguemeet victory. Revere’s Liv Yuong scored 13 points as the top scorer of the meet (fi rst in high jump, fi rst in hurdles, second in long jump). “Liv has been performing super well this season already,” Revere girls track coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. Revere’s Gemma Stamatopoulos had a PR in the 600-meter, only fi ve seconds away from the state-qualifying time. Revere got a huge sweep from its shot-putters for nine points – Ashley Chandler (26-5.5), Francoise Kodjo (26-3.25) and Angelina Montoya (20-8.75). Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez had a lifetime PR in the 55-meter dash (8.01) for the Patriots. “It was defi nitely a new format and a bit hectic having a dual meet at Reggie Lewis, but the girls adapted super well and brought great energy,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “They set the standard for an exciting season ahead that I know will be fi lled with tons of PRs and state qualifi ers.” Revere boys’ hoops team gets in the win column The Revere High School boys’ basketball team got its fi rst win of the season after opening up its campaign with two straight SPORTS | SEE Page 14 BBB shares your guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals T he end of the year is a time to show appreciation for those who provide necessary services and little luxuries in your daily life. But this year, the increased cost of goods and services means you may need to pay extra attention to your tipping budget. Even if you are limited in what you can give, there’s no need to feel uncomfortable. A little extra thoughtfulness can go a long way. Determining who to tip and how much to give can be confusing. To avoid extra holiday stress, BBB recommends the following tips to help you tip confi - dently while staying within your budget. Tips for holiday tipping Consider your budget. Begin planning your tips by looking over your holiday budget, or creating one, if you haven’t already. Tips aren’t obligatory, so if you don’t have the extra cash, consider other ways to show your gratitude. According to the Emily Post Institute, homemade gifts or a simple thank you note are perfectly acceptable ways to say “thank you” when funds are short. Start planning tips early. You don’t want to be scrambling through your purse to fi nd some extra cash when you see your regular delivery driver pull up. Once you set your tipping budget, make a list of who you plan to tip and how much. 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If you hire a babysitter occasionally, an appropriate tip might be the equivalent of one evening’s pay. On the other hand, if you have a live-in housekeeper, an entire week’s pay would be suitable. Know whom not to tip. Some professionals can’t accept tips because of ethical reasons, including doctors, lawyers, and government offi cials. Some companies don’t allow their employees to accept tips. Don’t be afraid to ask up front if a professional or company employee can accept tips if you aren’t sure. When appropriate, a gift is a good alternative. Tipping by profession Personal service providers. For hairdressers, massage therapists, or any other personalservice provider you regularly tip, consider upping your tip amount during the holiday season. If you usually tip 20%, make it 40%. Depending on your budget, you may decide to tip them the cost of an entire visit. The same goes for other service providers, like your dog walker or groomer. The equivalent of one service makes for a generous end-of-the-year tip. Nannies, babysitters and caregivers. A similar rule applies to tipping childcare, home health aides, and similar professions. Tipping the cost of a session, such as an evening’s pay for a regular sitter, is considered standard. For a live-in nanny, consider a bonus of up to a week’s wages. For those hired through a service, make sure you check that they are allowed to accept tips before giving. Building staff . If you live in an apartment building, consider tipping cleaners, superintendents, security, and concierges. Somewhere between $25 to $100 each is a good range for this kind of service. Mail and delivery service providers. U.S. Postal Service workers may not accept gifts of cash or gift cards, but they can accept small gifts worth $20 or less. FedEx and UPS employees are encouraged to decline cash gifts, but they can accept small personal gifts when making a delivery. Professional service providers. Most professionals, such as teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc., won’t accept cash gifts, so consider giving them a gift card or present instead, with a note of thanks. For more information Gift cards are a classic way to show your appreciation. But before buying, check out these T TESTAMENTARY SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENT estamentary special powers of appointment provisions contained in an irrevocable trust allow the Settlor of the trust to exercise the power via his or her Last Will and Testament. The Last Will and Testament will have to be submitted to a probate court and allowed. It is through the Last Will and Testament of the Settlor of the Trust that the exercise of the testamentary special power of appointment contained within the terms of the irrevocable trust is achieved. If the Settlor of an irrevocable Medicaid trust includes such a provision in the Trust to appoint (i.e.redirect) the Trust principal to a class of individuals such as the descendants of the Settlor, the Settlor thereby reserves the right to change the ultimate beneficiaries of the Trust that were originally going to receive the balance of the Trust estate upon the Settlor’s death. If the Settlor simply wants to change who would actually receive the Trust estate, the Settlor, by reserving this testamentary special power of appointment, can include a provision in his or her Will that exercises the power by having the Will allowed in probate court. Therefore, such a change can still be made even though the trust is otherwise irrevocable. This special power of appointment, also referred to as a limited power of appointment, cannot include the power to appoint to the Settlor, the Settlor’s estate or the creditors of the Settlor’s estate. If such a power was included within the terms of the Trust, it would simply not be a special power of appointment, and would cause the assets in the Trust to be countable for MassHealth eligibility purposes. One other benefi t of such a provision in an irrevocable trust is the obtainment of the step-up in cost basis under Internal Revenue Code Section 2038. This is because when the assets are transferred to the irrevocable trust an incomplete gift results due to the special power of appointment provision thereby causing the Trust assets to be included in the gross taxable estate of the Settlor upon his or her death. Treasury Regulation 25.2511-2(b). If your home is transferred to such a Trust that you may have purchased 40 years ago for $150,000, but that is now worth $800,000, upon your death, the cost basis of the home will then become $800,000 in the hands of your beneficiaries due to the step-up in cost basis provisions of IRC Section 1014. A subsequent sale of the home by your children shortly after your death for $800,000 will result in no capital gain. If your total estate is below $2million, there also will be no Massachusetts estate tax to be paid. In a typical Medicaid irrevocable Trust, this is but one provision that will result in a much-desirable step-up in cost basis in order to avoid a substantial future capital gain and a corresponding substantial capital gains tax. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. tips from BBB at https://www. bbb.org/article/news-releases/14400-dont-get-scammedout-of-a-gift-card-this-season. Read this article for advice on picking corporate gifts at https://www.bbb.org/article/ news-releases/23398-bbbbusiness-tip-how-to-pick- theright-corporate-gift-this-holiday-season. 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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 13 $26,000 Environmental Leadership Scholarships for Massachusetts High School Seniors T he Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships of up to $26K to eight to ten students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmentally related fi eld. The Henry David Thoreau Scholarships are up to $26,000 four-year scholarships awarded to eight students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. High school seniors awarded the Henry David Thoreau Scholarships can enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmentally related fi eld. Henry David Thoreau Scholars are encouraged to enroll in internships or study abroad to broaden their awareness and understanding of environmental issues. Henry David Thoreau Scholars have studied a wide variety of environmentally related areas, including biology, epidemiology, oceanography, international aff airs, and environmental law, and upon completing their undergraduate degrees, they became members of the Henry David Thoreau Society. The Henry David Thoreau Foundation further assists its scholarship winners by identifying environmentally related internships, off ering internship stipends, and providing networking opportunities. Upon graduation from college, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are inducted into the Henry David Thoreau Society. A sign of success of the Henry David Thoreau Foundation’s mission to foster environmental leadership is the support past scholarship winners provide to present scholarship winners. To learn more about the Henry David Thoreau Foundation and the Henry David Thoreau Scholarships, please visit thoreauscholar.org. Students have until February 1, 2024, to apply. 6 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Mental Health Seriously By Stan Popovich M any people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be diffi cult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as diffi cult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments. As a result, here are six reasons why you should make your mental health an important priority in your life. 1. Your situation will improve if you get help: Your anxieties and fears can be challenging to manage and more than likely you will need some help. Just as you talk to your doctor about your regular health, you should not be hesitant in seeking help for your mental health. If left untreated, your anxieties and fears may not go away. 2. Drugs and alcohol are not the answer: Drugs and alcohol can make your problems more complicated. Many people have said that drugs and alcohol will only add more problems to your situation. Be smart and learn how to cope ZONING | FROM Page 3 dro, who said he was ready to vote in favor of the ordinance, other councillors felt they needed more information. The major changes included in the ordinance are an increase in the maximum numwith your mental health issues by talking to a qualifi ed professional. There are many health professionals in your area that can give you some ideas on where you can go for assistance. 3. You will save time and money: Eventually, you will have to confront your fears and mental health issues. Save yourself the time and heartache and confront your problems now rather than later. You will save months of struggling by getting help right away. The sooner you get assistance the faster you will start getting some relief. 4. You are not alone: Everyone deals with fear, stress, and anxiety in one’s life whether your friends and others care to admit it. In addition, do not be embarrassed that you are getting help. We all learn new things from others on a daily basis and learning how to manage your anxieties is no diff erent. In addition, your goal is to get your life back on track and not to get everyone’s approval. If people start asking you questions, just say your dealing with stress. Most people can relate to dealing with stress and anxiety! 5. Do not make the mistake ber of children at one center from four to 10. Family-based child care centers with six or fewer children would be allowed by right and no longer need a special permit. Family child care centers with seven or more children will also be allowed by right if they have For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspaperscall The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net RevereTV Spotlight H appy Holidays from RevereTV! Watch all of this of doing nothing: There are many people who struggled with anxiety and other mental health related issues, and they tried to ignore their problems. As a result, some of these people struggled on a daily basis and eventually things became more diffi cult. It can be scary asking for assistance, but the key is to take things one day at a time. 6. You have a variety of options: There are many mental health support groups, organizations, and counselors in your area that can help get your life back on track. Talk to your doctor to get more details on where you can go for some assistance. Help is available but you must be willing to make the choice of getting better. Remember that every problem has a solution. You just have to make the eff ort to fi nd the answers. BIOGRAPHY Stan is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically improve your mental health. For more information, please visit Stan’s website at http://www. managingfear.com an approved family child care assistant. Currently child care centers are allowed in 12 of the city’s 18 zones with a special permit. According to advocates of the proposal, the changes would open 294 more seats for children in need to childcare. month’s event coverage content on the RTV Community Channel over the next few weeks. Stay in the holiday spirit by watching replays of this past Sunday’s Annual Robert A. Marra Sounds of Christmas Concert. RevereTV is celebrating the holiday break with a Sounds of Christmas Concert Marathon all day and night on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Watch and listen to the orchestra from this year and years past dating back to 2013 by tuning in to channel 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. Watch the concerts and all other community event coverage at your convenience on YouTube. Last Wednesday afternoon outside City Hall, the City of Revere celebrated Hanukkah with a Menorah Lighting Ceremony. RevereTV streamed this live on YouTube and is now replaying the ceremony on the Community Channel. You’ll see it often scheduled beside coverage of this year’s Annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Walk and Tree Lighting through the new year. For anyone interested in baking for the holidays, watch the newest episode of “Cooking with the Keefes” on the Community Channel. This episode features Jennifer Keefe baking two holiday-themed desserts: amaretti cookies and gingerbread bars. The ingredients for each TRANSPOR | SEE Page 13 a formula based on each municipality’s share of road mileage. Each community is receiving a diff erent total amount according to how the two formulas apportion the money. This apportionment is automatically incorporated into a municipalities’ existing Chapter 90 contract with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with no further action required by the municipality. Apportionments for all comThere will still be a long list of requirements for childcare providers, including state licensing and certifi cation, registration with the Department of Early Education and Care, early education and care training and professional development. Childcare, if one can fi nd it, treat are posted at the end of the episode, so check YouTube fi rst to gather your ingredients and follow along in your own kitchen. This new episode will be scheduled at least once per day on the Community Channel until January. The Revere High School Girls Basketball team beat Lynn Classical last week by one point! It streamed live on RevereTV as the “Game of the Week.” This week’s game was on Tuesday night, but this time for the Boys’ team against Medford. See how the RHS Boys Basketball game turned out by watching the Community Channel as both games replay over the next few weeks. The next “Game of the Week” will be after the holiday break on Tuesday, January 2, when the Girls team takes on Malden. All games covered by RevereTV stream live on YouTube and the Community Channel. City government is entering a short holiday hiatus before returning with new members in the new year. However, RevereTV will be replaying local government meetings from the whole month of December on RTV GOV. Any meetings happening this week will be added to the scheduled rotation. You can watch all live and replayed meetings on RTV GOV, which is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and channel 13 and 613 on RCN. munities are available online at www.mass.gov/chapter-90-program. The funds are now available for municipal use. Communities may use Fair Share revenue for construction, preservation and improvement projects that create or extend the life of capital facilities. This includes costs for highway projects and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Projects that are eligible: bicycle lanes, new pavement, sidewalks, retaining walks, crossing signals and other transportation infrastructure features. can crush family fi nances. The average annual cost of infant care in Revere is $1,742, while care for a four-year-old child runs around $1,258. The Revere Childcare ordinance will increase access to childcare and possibly lower costs for families.

Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Revere man sentenced in nationwide rideshare and delivery account fraud scheme R ecently, a Revere man was sentenced for defrauding rideshare companies using fraudulent driver accounts that he created using stolen identities. Thiago De Souza Prado, 39, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to 70 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Wolf also imposed a $50,000 fi ne. Prado was charged in May 2021 along with 17 others. In September 2023, Prado was convicted by a federal jury of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. “What Thiago De Souza Prado and this crew did is truly egregious. They stole the identities of unsuspecting consumers, violated customers’ privacy, and potentially compromised public safety by putting unqualifi ed drivers beSPORTS | FROM Page 12 losses. Revere topped Greater Boston League rival Medford, 50-43. Revere coach Dave Leary said it was a great defensive effort for the Patriots, led by junior guard Josh Mercado, who had four steals and fi ve rebounds. Junior guard Ethan Day led the team with 18 points, and senior captain Andrew Leone added a double-double: 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Patriots had dropped to 0-2 in the prior game. Lynn English beat Revere, 82-51. “We competed hard and were down fi ve at halftime,” Leary said. “We just could not sustain it.” Leone had 10 points and fi ve rebounds. Luke Ellis added four points and 12 rebounds, and Day tossed in 16 points. hind the wheel of these rideshare and food delivery services which millions of people rely on,” said the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, Jodi Cohen. “We are very grateful to Uber’s Global Security and Investigations team for their diligent eff orts in rooting out this massive fraud ring, for quickly bringing it to the FBI’s attention, and for working with us to ensure the defendants in this case were brought to justice and held accountable for the crimes they committed.” According to the government’s evidence presented at trial, starting in 2019, Prado obtained stolen Massachusetts driver’s licenses and bought social security numbers on the darknet. He and his coconspirators then used the stolen identities to pass the criminal background checks, the sex off ender registry check and the driving record check required by Everett/Revere Co-op Hockey team drop two The Everett/Revere co-op hockey team dropped a pair of games and fell to 1-2 on the young season. The team lost on the road to Somerville, 4-3, in overtime. Everett trailed, 2-0, in the fi rst period but scored three straight goals over the three regulation periods to take a 3-2 lead 4:53 into the third period. Somerville, however, would strike back about four minutes later to tie things at 3-3 and ended the game with a goal 2:42 into overtime. Everett/Revere got goals from Frankie Annunziata of Revere, Vishant Chawla of the rideshare companies and by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Prado and his coconspirators also used the stolen social security numbers for tax reporting on their fraudulent accounts. Once the driving accounts were active, Prado either used the accounts himself or rented them out to others, who also could not pass the background checks, often because they did not have social security numbers and were in the United States illegally. Prado also used his fake driver accounts to get bonuses from rideshare companies by referring his other fake driver accounts as new drivers. In addition, Prado and his coconspirators used an app, which they called “the drone,” to spoof rides and ride lengths, so that they were paid by the rideshare companies for “ghost rides” or for rides that were longer and more expensive than those Mystic Valley and Michael Brandano of Mystic Valley. Brandano added an assist. Matt Lacroix of Revere, Ollie Svendsen of Revere, Jake Simpson of Malden and Jackie Summers of Malden had assists for Everett as well. Dealing with some illnesses going around the locker room, Everett/Revere was shorthanded in the following game against Medford and lost, 8-2. Simpson and Summers had the goals in that one, and Brandano added an assist. Everett/Revere was scheduled to face Lynn on the road Dec. 20 and stays on the road for a 1 p.m. matchup with Swampscott Saturday, Dec. 23. The Tide will participate in a Christmas tourney at East Boston Dec. 27 and Dec. 28. actually provided. Prado received payments via bank accounts that he opened in the names of identity theft victims. U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha of the District of Rhode Island and Special Agent Cohen made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Social Security Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Holcomb and Kriss Basil of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce for the District of Massachusetts are prosecuting the case. Attorney Cunha was assigned to oversee this matter by the Department of Justice upon recusal of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. 1. On Dec. 22, 1989, the Brandenburg Gate was opened in what city? 2. What is the translation of “O Tannenbaum”? 3. What city was Al Capone from: Chicago, NYC or St. Louis? 4. On Dec. 23, 1947, Bill Rodgers was born; he won how many Boston Marathons? 5. The first artificial Christmas trees used feathers dyed green from what bird that is a traditional Christmas dinner in much of Europe? 6. On Dec. 24, 1912, Hartford, New York City and what other city lit the fi rst city public Christmas trees? 7. The Feast of the Seven Fishes originated in what country? 8. What is another word for reindeer? 9. Reportedly, in what century did gingerbread originate: 9th, 12th or 16th? 10. What does noggin mean (besides a person’s head)? 11. According to Guinness World Records, 219 dogs were Answers invited to attend a screening of what 2023 fi lm? 12. On Dec. 25, 1821, Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Mass.; she later founded what American humanitarian organization? 13. In the movie “Frozen,” who says, “Some things are worth melting for”? 14. On Dec. 26, 1966, what holiday began in the USA? 15. In what Christmas song would you fi nd “a jolly happy soul”? 16. What Canadian musician became known as “Mr. New Year’s Eve”? 17. On Dec. 27, 1932, what venue opened in NYC’s Rockefeller Center? 18. How are Eagle, Tenderfoot and Star similar? 19. What is it called when a legal dispute is resolved before trial? 20. On Dec. 28, 1973, who signed the Endangered Species Act into law? 1. Berlin (to signify the reunion of West and East Germany) 2. “O Christmas Tree” 3. NYC (Brooklyn) 4. Four 5. Goose 6. Boston 7. Reportedly in the USA (among ItalianAmericans) 8. Caribou 9. 16th 10. A small mug or small drink (in olden times, often eggnog or strong ale) 11. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Record title: most dogs attending a film screening.) 12. American Red Cross 13. Olaf 14. Kwanzaa 15. “Frosty the Snowman” 16. Guy Lombardo (With his Royal Canadians he played “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s for about 50 years.) 17. Radio City Music Hall 18. They are Boy Scouts of America ranks. 19. Settlement 20. Richard Nixon

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Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 time off . “The legislation that was adBy 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 influence. 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://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2023 session through December 15. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 97 votes from the 2023 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of 34 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (DNewton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Nineteen (55.8 percent) of the Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. The other fi fteen (44.2 percent) Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. Walter Timilty (DMilton) who voted with her only 88 times (90.7 percent). Rounding out the top four who voted with Creem the least number of times are Sens. John Keenan (DQuincy) who voted with her 91 times (94.7 percent); and Barry Finegold (D-Andover) and Becca Rausch (D-Needham) who each voted with her 93 times (95.8 percent). Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted these four senators three times each and asked them to comment on the percentage of times, lower than the other senators, each one voted with the Creem. None of the four responded. The votes of two of the Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (RGloucester). Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 85 times (87.6 percent). Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. The third Republican, former state representative and newly elected Sen. Peter Durant (RSpencer) just joined the Senate on November 29 and was not yet a senator when the 97 roll calls in the Senate took place. Since Durant was a representative before moving onto the Senate, we based his numbers on how many times he voted with House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading) in 2023. He voted 100 percent of the time with Jones. SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 15 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2023 through December 15. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 97 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Lydia Edwards 98.9 percent (1) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GIVE WORKERS PAID TIME OFF TO VOTE (H 4217) – The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would require employers to give employees suffi cient time off , with pay, to vote in state, city and town elections, on Election Day, if the employee does not have suffi cient time to vote outside working hours. Employees would be required to give an employer three days’ notice of his or her intent to take time off to vote on Election Day. The measure also bars employers from requiring an employee to vote by mail or to vote during a designated early voting period prior to Election Day. The proposal would replace a current law that is narrower, applies only to manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishments, only allows the worker to vote during the two hours after the polls open on Election Day and does not require the employers to pay the worker for the vanced by the House today will help to guarantee that every Massachusetts voter has time to vote on Election Day, regardless of the constraints of their job, a critical step towards ensuring that every eligible voter has the chance to make their voice heard at the ballot box,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). Authors of the bill and other earlier versions of it did not respond to requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on this new version of the measure. Legislation. Legislators who did not respond are Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and Reps. John Lawn (D-Watertown) and Aaron Michlewitz (DBoston). PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a public hearing on several bills including: RETIRED POLICE DOGS – DAKOTA’S LAW - (H 2424) – Would create a Retired Police Dog Care Fund to provide grants to nonprofi t organizations to provide care and medical services to retired police dogs. The law is named after Dakota, a police dog who suff ered PTSD following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. “Dakota’s Law is based on a true life Massachusetts story which is now an award winning documentary called ‘Healing Dakota,’” said sponsor Rep. Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Dakota’s Law is aimed at providing a lifetime of fi nancial support to pay the medical bills of heroic police K9s injured in the line of duty and upon their retirement.” ALLOW ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR POLICE DOGS (H 2423) – Would allow advanced life support care to be administered to an injured police dog by a licensed, trained, qualifi ed professional. The bill is a follow up to a law, known as Nero’s Law, approved in 2022 that requires EMS personnel to provide emergency treatment to a police dog and use an ambulance to transport the dog injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic or hospital if there are not people requiring emergency medical treatment or transport at that time. Nero’s law does not require EMS personnel to administer treatment on the way to the hospital. This new bill adds that requirement. “[This bill] is also a true life Massachusetts story involving the murder of my fellow Police Offi - cer Sean Gannon and the shooting of his devoted partner K9 Nero,” said sponsor Rep. Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Nero’s Law Phase 2 enhances the current Nero’s Law [by] off ering specially trained Massachusetts fi rst responders the option to provide Advanced Life Support for police K9s injured in the line of duty.” HELP POLICE OFFICERS AFTER A CRITICAL INCIDENT (H 2355) – Would require all police department and other law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain a program for supporting law enforcement officers who have been involved in a critical incident. A critical incident is defi ned as a traumatic event that may cause powerful emotional reactions in people involved or exposed to the event. These events could include a line of duty death of an offi cer, the suicide of an offi cer, multiple casualty incidents, an event involving children, an offi cer involved shooting, as well as any other event that elicits an emotional response. “This legislation acknowledges the emotional impact that traumatic events have on law enforcement officers and ensures that every offi cer involved in a critical incident receives the necessary support they need to maintain their mental well-being,” said Rep. Kathy LaNatra (DKingston). “Untreated trauma weighs down on officers, and as each offi cer encounters more and more critical incidents, that trauma builds on the last incident, similar to adding rocks to a backpack and asking the offi - cers to just continue marching despite the extra weight. This bill will ensure that every offi cer has access to support after an incident, to help them remove the rocks from the backpack before returning to service. This legislation takes a signifi cant step toward prioritizing the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to serving our communities.” PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT LAW (H 2395, H 2340) – Would allow police offi - cers to issue tickets for seat belt violations even if the driver is not fi rst stopped for another violation as required under current law. “Seatbelts off er the best defense from injury or death in car crashes,” said Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin), sponsor of H 2395. Seat belts promote safety, save lives and save money. We could save 45 lives, prevent 500 injuries, and save $525 million over 5 years with a primary seat belt law in eff ect. According to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the single greatest opportunity to improve health and reduce premature deaths lies in personal behavior and seat belt use is yet another form of impaired driving that must be addressed.” “There are so many highway deaths in the news where people have been ejected from their cars,” said Rep. Jim Hawkins (DAttleboro), sponsor of H 2340). “It’s not so corny to say seatbelts save lives. This bill makes not wearing seatbelts a primary offense meaning that you can be pulled over for that. There would have been issues with the possibility of racial profi ling but those issues were taken care of recently when we passed the hands free driving law.” Supporters of the bill have been trying to get it passed for years and have been unsuccessful. The original secondary enforcement law was approved in 1985, repealed on a ballot question in 1986 and then reimposed in 1994. Opponents of the primary enforcement bill say that they have warned for years that creeping incrementalism would inevitably lead to these attempts to impose primary enforcement. They say this bill is another example of unnecessary government intrusion and argue people should have the personal freedom to make their own decisions. They express concern that primary enforcement will result in racial profi ling and more minorities being pulled over for suspected violations of the law. MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2417) – Would establish the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to maintain the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Ashburton Park outside of the Statehouse. The memorial honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty. “I sponsored [this bill] to provide for the sale of specialty license plates with the proceeds directed towards the stewardship and upkeep of the memorial,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Walsh (D-Peabody). “Having attended the annual Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation ceremony for fallen offi cers, I can attest to the deep appreciation the commonwealth has for our law enforcement families as well as the need for this legislation to provide a stable, off -budget funding source to properly maintain this monument to our police offi cers.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Farmers are on the front lines of an increasingly volatile climate. When the farming community is hurting, we are hurting. Our administration has been committed to helping these farms in their time of need. The agricultural industry is instrumental in our food system and the overall economy. We hope this funding will go a long way towards ensuring this sector remains resilient.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing $20 million in grants to Massachusetts farms that experienced signifi cant crop losses due to a deep February freeze, a late May frost event and catastrophic fl ooding in July. “The disruption of the pandemic hurt students in every corBEACON | SEE Page 19

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Edith (Stanchi) Petto body. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to Care Dimensions Hospice, Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923 or at www. caredimensions.org. Ralph R. “Mac” MacAllister, Sr L ifelong resident of Revere passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2023 at the age of 100. Born in Revere on September 10, 1923 to the late Joseph and Ida (Biancalini) Stanchi. Beloved wife of the late Dominic J. Petto. Devoted mother of Diane Paolucci and her husband Jerome of Peabody, Maureen Braver and her husband Joe of Roswell, GA, Barbara Petto-Wish Of Miami, FL, and Ronald Petto and his wife Jodi of Ipswich. Cherished grandmother of Eric, Kristen, Sam, Evan, Jordan, Talia, and the late Stefan. Adored great grandmother of Tyler, Dominic, Oliver, and Odin. Dear sister of the late Vincent Stanchi, and Anna Morton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Edith loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and baking. Edith will be truly missed by all who knew her. A visitation and Prayer Service was held at the Paul Buonfi - glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home on Monday, December 18 followed by interment at the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in PeaFAREWELL | FROM Page 4 elected and I had taken an oath to stand up for my constituents. I resigned from my full-time position in that company because I felt I could not turn my back on the people of Ward 6. I forewent that professional opportunity because it wasn’t the right fi t for me. I chose not to personally tell that story until I was ready to leave public office because I didn’t want it to seem like sour grapes – I have no animosity toward the situation, but at the end of the day, this is what it’s all about – this is why we are elected. We are elected to serve and protect the people, even if that means personal and professional sacrifi ces or political retribution. We are to do what we feel is right by our electorate and our City. As I look back on my brief tenure up here, there is almost nothing I would do differently if given the chance. When I O f Revere. Died on Wednesday, December 13th at the Whidden memorial Hospital in Everett following a brief illness, Ralph would have celebrated in 90th birthday on December 17th. Ralph was born to his late parents, Samuel R. MacAllister & Armanella (Roberts) MacAllister in Malden. He was one of twelve children raised and educated in Malden. He was an alumna of Malden high School, Class of 1950. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1951 & served overseas during the Korean War, until 1954. Ralph was honorably discharged and returned home following his brave & faithful service to his country. Ralp then met and married Denise E. (Botticcelli) Spears, together they had 12 children. They settled in Revere, which became home to Ralph. He worked at the Beachland Café in Revere, came on at 27 years old, people thought “This kid is naïve and going to be a ‘yes’ man; a rubber stamp.” One of the most gracious compliments that I received from anyone after I announced that I wasn’t seeking reelection was that I never adjusted to the proverbial and idiomatic “back room” of Revere politics. I’m proud that I never went along to get along. To my residents in North Revere and West Revere – I never lost sight of why you elected me to represent you up here in this Council Chamber. In fact, many of the stances I arrived at were due to taking the temperature and listening to you, the people, of Ward 6 – my constituents. On some issues, we might have disagreed – hell, we might even have had passionate arguments – but each and every decision that I made on this Council was made after careful consideration and refl ection. The decisions I arrived at, though diffi - also known as Mickey’s Place, for over 40 plus years as the day manager. Ralph was also a “jack of all trades”. He was a fi ne carpenter, electrician, plumber & mechanic. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fi x. Ralph was a constant presence for his children, and was always there for them, no matter what it was. He was a deeply loyal friend and would help anyone he could. Ralph enjoyed boating & fi shing, and fi shed as often as he could, always saltwater fi shing. Ralph lost his fi rst wife, Denise, in 1998. As he had to deal with many hardships and the loss of children & grandchildren Ralph always persevered. His commitment to his family demonstrated a great deal of strength, courage and devotion. He later remarried, to Ellen (Barrowclough), until her passing. Ralph was a man that had God & his family and didn’t ask for much more. He is the loving father of Darlene Spears of Cambridge, Muriel Spears of Provincetown, Beverly Dares & husband Alvin of Ossipee, NH, Timothy Spears & wife Josephine of West Palm Beach, FL, Denise MacAllister of Orange, MA, Samuel R. MacAllister of Revere, Billy Joe MacAllister & wife Sharon of Jonesville, VA and the late Ralph R. MacAllister, Gerald Spears, E. Russell MacAllister, Anthony P. MacAllister, & steven Spears. He is the cherished grandfather of 50+ grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is the dear brother of Robert MacAllister of Groveland, Helen Denauw of Fairhaven and 9 late brother & sisters. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. Funeral Services & Interment were held privately. cult and unpopular with some, at times, were always made with the intent of being what I sincerely felt was right and best for the City of Revere, Ward 6, and its people as a whole. You may not have liked some of the votes I took up here, and I’m sure some of you have cursed the TV when I’ve spoken at Council meetings saying you’d never vote for me again – and that’s perfectly ok. It’s politics and we can’t take this work personally. All I can say is that it’s been a hell of a ride, and I will treasure this experience. As we look to the future, I wish our Mayor-Elect and the new City Council the best of luck. I won’t say “goodbye,” because this is still my hometown and I plan on remaining engaged in the community. As the Italians say, I say “ci vediamo,” – we will see each other. Thank you. Sincerely, Richard J. Serino Ward Six Councillor What Is the Retirement Saver’s Credit and How Does It Work? Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fi fties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that can help boost your retirement savings even more. Here’s how it works. If you contribute to a retirement-savings account like a traditional or Roth IRA, 401(k), 403(b), 457, Thrift Savings Plan, Simplifi ed Employee Pension or SIMPLE plan, the Saver’s Credit will allow you to claim 10, 20 or 50 percent of your contribution of up to $4,000 per year for couples or $2,000 for singles. Keep in mind that a credit is not the same as a tax deduction – it’s better: While a tax deduction just reduces the amount of your income that is subject to taxes, a tax credit reduces your actual tax bill dollar-for-dollar. To qualify, you must also be at least 18 years old and not a full-time student and were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. And your adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2023 must be below $73,000 or less as a married couple fi ling jointly, $54,750 or less if fi ling as head of household, or $36,500 or less if you’re a single fi ler. These income limits are adjusted annually to keep pace with infl ation. To get the 50 percent credit, you’ll need to have an income below $43,500 for married couples filing jointly; $32,625 if you’re fi ling as head of household; and $21,750 if you’re a single fi ler in 2023. The 20 percent credit rate applies to couples earning between $43,501 to $47,500; for head of household filers it’s $32,626 to $35,625; and for individuals it’s $21,751 to $23,750. And the 10 percent rate is for couples with an adjusted gross income between $47,501 and $73,000; for head of household filers $35,626 to $54,750; and individuals it’s between $23,751 and $36,500. Here’s an example of how this works. Let’s say that you and your wife earned $75,000 in 2023. Over the course of the year, you contributed $4,000 to your employer’s 401(k) plan. After deducting your 401(k) contribution, your adjusted gross income (AGI) on your joint return is now $71,000. Since your AGI puts you in the 10 percent credit bracket, and you’ve contributed the $4,000 maximum that can be considered for the credit, you are entitled to a $400 Saver’s Credit on your tax return. It’s also worth mentioning that the Saver’s Credit is in addition to any other tax benefi ts you get for your retirement contributions. So, in the previous example, not only would you be entitled to a $400 credit, but you would also be able to exclude the $4,000 401(k) contribution from your taxable income. So, if you’re in the 12 percent tax bracket, this translates to an additional $480 in savings, for a total of $880. How to Claim To claim the Saver’s Credit, you will need to fi ll out Form 8880 (see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8880. pdf) and attach it to your Form 1040 or 1040NR when you fi le your tax return. For more information on the Saver’s Credit, see IRS Publication 590-A “Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements” (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590a.pdf). The IRS also off ers an online quiz you can take to help you determine if you qualify for the Saver’s Credit. To access it go to IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Qualify for the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit?” under the “Credits” tab. 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 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 CONCERT | FROM Page 1 people watching the concert at home, saying how wonderful she was.” Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe addressed the audience during the concert, looking out at the audience and saying, “This is the Revere I see: people coming together, enjoying each other’s company and helping their neighbors.” As he introduced the evening’s guest narrator, Revere High senior Maya Merino, Mayor Keefe cited the accomplishments of previous Revere High seniors – going back to 2015 – who wrote essays that they read at the concert. “The Revere High students who have parglitter, like snowflakes in my mind, each one unique and perfect. The community and love that they hold is what distinMayor-Elect Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. addressed the audience, telling them “This is the Revere I see…coming together and helping their neighbors.” A full audience enjoyed the music as St. Anthony’s church was transformed into a grand concert hall, much like the historic churches of Europe where the great Masters of the art performed their music. Music Director Robert Lehmann has led the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra in Revere’s “Sounds of Christmas” concert since 2000. Revere High football players had a slightly diff erent “weightlifting workout” on Sunday: They carried hundreds of boxes of donated food contributed by patrons of the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. (Photos by Michael Marra) Revere High senior Maya Merino narrated a touching personal essay recounting memories of her own experience. “These moments all glitter, like snowfl akes in my mind…” she said. ticipated in this concert have told personal stories that reveal what is best about Revere, how precious it is to be their home,” Keefe said, “and the students, themselves, represent the best of Revere.” In her essay, Merino cited several personal experiences and observed, “These moments all COUNCILLORS | FROM Page 1 ent. We’ve had a lot of fun; we’ve done some good work and it’s been an honor to serve our community.” Rizzo also off ered some “unsolicited advice” to the new councilSinger Katie Oberholtzer enthralled the audience with soaring renditions of holiday music. guishes them as my defi nition of the holidays, reminding me that it doesn’t really matter what, when, or how you celebrate; it’s the simple act of being together with those that you love that make the holidays exactly what they are.” Merino concluded her essay by asking the audience, “What lors waiting in the wings. “Be true to yourself but also be true to the voters. You need to be their voice,” said Rizzo. Ward 6 City Councillor Richard Serino, who served from January 2020 to December 2023, decided more than a year ago not to seek reelection in order to give somememories are you reflecting on? Which ones will you go on to build?” Event organizers praised the volunteers who devoted time and eff ort into making the concert and food drive a success. Members of the St. Anthony’s Church Confi rmation class set up the altar area of the church one else the opportunity to sit on the council. Serino thanked his mom and dad for all their help. “Politics isn’t really a family thing; we all stepped out of our comfort zone,” said Serino, who recalled his dad holding campaign signs in the snow. Serino wished the new councillors success and North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra horn player Annalisa Peterson wore a Santa hat during the concert. with chairs for the concert and arranged hundreds of boxes to collect the food as patrons arrived. Members of the St. Anthony’s Holy Name Society welcomed the patrons and packed the boxes, and members of the Revere High football team contributed their strength and enthusiasm to load all the food – called his time on the council the most humbling experience of his life. Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti, who served from January 2020 to December 2023, thanked everyone, especially his supporters. “I wouldn’t be standing here today if it weren’t for their overseveral tons of it – into a truck for transport to the Revere Food Pantry. The Concert was principally sponsored by Bocchino Insurance, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Massport, Comcast, Astound/RCN Broadband and Action Emergency Services. whelming support,” he said. Like other councillors, Visconti praised and thanked City Clerk Ashley Melnik for her support and guidance. “And to the residents, thank you for trusting me to be your voice. It’s truly been an honor,” said Visconti.

THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Page 19 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 BEACON | FROM Page 16 Gavin, Ka e Telepman, Toni REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Telepman, Douglas J Jackson Green LLC Campbell Court LLC ner of the Commonwealth, and the data is clear: if we do not act with urgency to mitigate that learning loss, its negative impacts will be with us for years and generations to come.” --- Jay Ash, president and CEO of Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, on recent data that has found significant learning loss since the start of the pandemic, with Massachusetts student achievement scores falling by 12 percent in reading and 8 percent in math. “Every year, vehicle emissions are linked to thousands of deaths in the Northeast. Large bus companies must be held accountable for ignoring idling laws designed to limit toxic emissions and protect public health.” --- Heather Govern, Director of Conservation Law Foundation’s Clean Air and Water program. “Cash has to be accepted everywhere.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell on reports that some businesses have refused to accept cash for payment for services or items. 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 lateSELLER2 ADDRESS 23 Frank Ave 5 Campbell Ave #2 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 11-15, the House met for a total of one hour and six minutes and the Senate met for a total of 34 minutes. Mon. Dec. 11 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:18 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Tues. Dec. 12 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 13 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 14 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Fri. 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