Gaming Commission awards more than $1.1 million to Everett and surrounding cities By Christopher Roberson T he Massachusetts Gaming Commission, during its July 18 meeting, voted to award $4.1 million in Community Mitigation grants to communities across the state; within that figure $1,112,088 is earmarked for Everett, Somerville and Chelsea. The first grant, exclusively for GAMING | SEE PAGE 16 Vol. 28, No. 31 Friday, August 2 , 2019 ADVOCATE Everett, is for $182,088. According to the commission, these funds will be used to pay the salaries of new Everett police offiFree Every Friday www.advocatenews.net Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER Congrats Kathy! After 39 years at Everett Bank, our Senior Vice President Kathleen Rush is retiring. Kathy started as a Customer Sales Representative and worked her way up to the top, embodying the values of the bank every step of the way. Don’t worry, she’ll still be serving as the Clerk of the Corporation so you’ll see her around. Nonetheless, we wish her the best of luck in this next chapter of her life! 617-387-2200 Primary Election set for September By Christopher Roberson T 1 Week Class Aug. 19 CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM EVERETT AUTO SCHOOL “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available he City Council voted unanimously, during its special meeting on July 29, not to cancel this year’s Primary Election, which is scheduled for Sept. 17. The City Council’s vote went against the recommendation from the Election Commission to cancel the Primary, as the election would cost the city $50,000. The Commission also estimated that the voter turnout would be no greater than 2,200. The Primary would only eliminate one candidate from the at-large races for School Committee and City Council, as there are no more than two candidates in any of the 12 ward races. In addition, Melrose, Lynn and Revere have not held Primaries for non-mayoral elections. Therefore, the commission suggested that Everett ELECTION | SEE PAGE 13 Right by you. 418 BROADWAY, EVERET T, MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 Member FDIC Member SIF Messinger Insurance Agency, Inc. SINCE 1921 475 Broadway, Everett Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 98 Years of Excellence! Timothy, Daniel & David LaRovere Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm / Saturdays: 9am to 1pm Quote your policy online: www.messingerinsurance.com (617) 387-6691 CONVENIENT PARKING IN REAR Open 7 days 6AM to 10PM 13% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 7% PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT 10% MULTI CAR DISCOUNT 423 Broadway, Everett Sq. BEST KENO LOUNGE erett Sq IN EVERETT P L U C S K Y K S O M E H O
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