THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, March 1, 2019 Page 9 Ret. School Supt. charged Tuesday with indecent assault; Committee remains tight-lipped at emergency meeting From left to right, School Committee member At Large Millie Cardello, School Committee Ward 3 member Frank Parker, School Committee Ward 5 member Marcony Almeida Barros, Interim Superintendent Janice Gauthier, Assistant Superintendent Kevin Shaw, School Committee Ward 4 member David Ela, School Committee Ward 2 member Joseph LaMonica, School Committee Ward 1 member Allen Panarese, and School Committee member At Large Bernie D’Onofrio. By Tara Vocino A n emergency executive session meeting was held late Tuesday at the administration building after a retired superintendent was charged with indecent assault of three school employees on Tuesday. According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Frederick Foresteire, 75, has been charged with five counts of indecent assault on a person over the age of 14, indecent assault and battery on a person over the age of 60, and assault and battery. Foresteire, who wasn’t present, retired from Everett Public Schools in December while on administrative leave of allegations surrounding sexual harassment, including inappropriate touching of women he used to work with. School Committee Counsel Robert Galvin, Esq. shared a few words about what was discussed in Tuesday’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon and next steps. “The Committee and I cannot comment on [the three] matters involving Mr. Foresteire, as this matter is under investigation, also by the School Committee,” Foresteire said. “There are three charges of discrimination pending at the Massachusetts Commission Against Disabilities in Boston, which I will also not comment on.” School Committee member Frank Parker and Interim Superintendent Janice Gauthier declined to comment. The other School Committee members didn’t return inquiries, as of press time. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Officials held an executive session meeting late Tuesday after the former superintendent of Everett Schools has been accused of inappropriately touching three female Everett Public Schools employees, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Are You Cold Weather Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Qts. of Oil (Most vehicles) Includes FREE 29 Point Inspection & Safety Check! Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 CHEROLET IMPALA LT Six Cylinder, Automatic, Most Power Options, One Owner, Clean Title, Just Serviced, only 65K Miles PRICED TO SELL! CONVERTIBLE!, Leather, Loaded, Heated Seats, Clean Title, Just Serviced, 120K Miles, Mellow Yellow A MODERN CLASSIC 781-321-8841 $5,500 $3,995 Easy Financing Available! 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle!
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