Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 Sgt. Collyer retiring from EPD after more than three decades of service By Christopher Roberson “I always found police work S gt. Regina Collyer completed her fi nal week with the Police Department, retiring on February 19 following 32 years as one of Everett’s fi nest. “It goes by in the blink of an eye,” she said. In addition to her father and grandfather being police officers, Collyer and her three brothers, including Chief Steven Mazzie, have kept the family tradition alive. As a result, the Mazzie family has been part of the Everett Police Department since 1926. to be interesting,” said Collyer, adding that she wanted something more than a typical desk job. “I always wanted to help people; I liked working with the public.” In September 2017, Collyer reached a major milestone in her career, becoming the only female in the department’s history to be promoted the rank of sergeant. “I was very happy about it,” she said, adding that her father was on hand for the promotion ceremony at City Hall. Collyer, 59, also described 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 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.419 Mid Unleaded $2.529 Super $2.659 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.259 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Encore Boston Harbor started the year off strong, reporting $33.3 million in revenue for the month of January. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) how the department has changed over the years. “I came on with old-school male police offi cers,” she said. She said the department’s culture has morphed and there is now a greater feeling of acceptance among the younger generation. “Most of all, I think I’ll miss the comradery with my fellow offi - cers,” said Collyer. Looking ahead, Collyer said she is looking forward to traveling, citing South Carolina and the Rocky Mountains as potential destinations. Mazzie said he has mixed emotions about his sister’s retirement. “I’m thrilled for her, I’m proud of her,” he said. But on the other hand, I’m a little melancholy.” Mazzie also said he is now the only member of his family who is still active in the Police Department. “An era is kind of winding down,” he said. In addition to Collyer, other retirees this month include Officers Michelle Basteri and Thomas Parsons and Lt. Richard Gamby, all of whom joined the department with Collyer in 1989. Offi cer Andrew Goyetche will also be retiring after 34 years. Encore clawing its way back By Christopher Roberson Despite the signifi cant improvement, EnA lthough Encore Boston Harbor did not return to its 24-hour schedule until January 27, the casino still posted a revenue of $33.3 million for the fi rst month of the year. That fi gure represents an increase of $4.1 million over the fi gure from December 2020. In addition, $19.6 million came from slot machines while the remaining $13.6 million came from table games. Encore also paid $8.3 million in state taxes last month. By comparison, MGM Springfi eld reported $14.4 million in January, less than half of Encore’s total for the month, while Plainridge Park Casino brought in $9.7 million. core fi nished the month well behind its January 2020 fi gure of $48.5 million. Prior to resuming the 24-hour schedule, the casino had been operating from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. since November 6, 2020. As a result, revenue plummeted from $41.3 million in October to $27.3 million in November – the lowest monthly fi gure since Encore reopened last July. Although there was a slight rebound in the weeks that followed, Encore still reported a revenue of $29.2 million for the month of December. To date, Encore has amassed a total revenue of $678.9 million since opening in June 2019. Prices subject to change Happy New Year! FLEET
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