Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 Representative Wong supports bill requiring hospitality workers to be trained in human trafficking awareness B OSTON – State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) recently supported legislation that would require certain hospitality workers to receive formal training to help them recognize suspected cases of human trafficking. House Bill 4360 received initial approval on July 30 from the House of Representatives, which engrossed the legislation on a vote of 158-0. The bill, which is supported by the hospitality industry, still requires Senate approval and Governor Maura Healey’s signature before it can become law. Representative Wong said the House bill calls for licensed innholders to establish a human trafficking recognition training program, which employees of Massachusetts hotels, motels, lodging houses, and bed and breakfast establishments will be required to take. The training program, including the organizations and providers that offer the training, will be subject to the approval of the Attorney GenBILL | SEE PAGE 3 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 Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net BACK TO SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 Assistant Principals Heidi Jimenez and Elizabeth Wahlman with Christopher Blair. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) about rockets.” Residents could see vapor right in the name, so I’ll nudge the show in that direction,” Blair said. “The first episode will go out Friday, Sept. 5, and it’s trials flying above the Belmonte rooftop last week. Blair is originally from Southern California but grew up mostly in Oregon, where he was a journalist before returning to school to become a teacher in 1996. After 17 years as a teacher and administrator near Eugene and in Portland, he moved to Northern New Hampshire 11 years ago to become an elementary school principal. His most recent role was a high school assistant principal in Windham, N.H. With 28 years of teaching/administrative experience, Blair enjoys working with younger students for their eagerness and curiosity about the world. He replaced Principal Dr. Maureen Lueke, who retired after many years of service at Belmonte and at the Oaklandvale School. The Lowell resident earned his Master’s in teaching from Pacific University and a Bachelor’s in journalism from University of Oregon.
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