EV Vol. 29, No.25 -FREEEVE ER TT AADD HAVE A HAPPY FATHER'S DAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 21! CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Thank you to all the first responders, healthcare workers, and all other essential workers who are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy. RIGHT BY YOU On June 17, Mayor Carlo DeMaria assisted volunteers with food distribution at the Connolly Center. During the past 14 weeks, the city has given more than 500,000 pounds of food to needy families and senior citizens. See page 12 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) Bracing for budget cuts School offi cials expect reduction of nearly $6M By Christopher Roberson S 419 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 • 617-387-1110 771 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • 781-776-4444 www.everettbank.com Member FDIC Member DIF chool offi cials anticipate that the operating budget for fi scal year 2021 could be slashed by at least $5.8 million as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the School Committee’s June 15 meeting, Charles EDUCATION Our 81st Year Next Classes DRIVER Obremski, assistant superintendent of business affairs, said that prior to the virus the original operating budget request was $90.8 million. That fi gure consisted of $80.8 million from the state under Chapter 70, a minimum net contribution of $36.5 million and $26.6 million in City Hall chargebacks. BUDGET | SEE PAGE 13 ~NOW OFFERING~ 30 HOUR ONLINE CLASS INSTRUCTION STARTING JULY 6 REGISTER ONLINE HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM or call 617-387-9121 AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 E Friday, June 19, 2020 New milestone for food distribution
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