Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021 COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 1 DiFlorio was pleased to see Matewsky take the reins after what had been a very difficult year with the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’ll be an honor and a privilege to vote for you,” she said. “All I can tell you is I have a lot of candles and I’ll be lighting them for you.” Since he was first elected in 1981, Matewsky has served alongside seven mayors, was president of the Common Council and president of the Board of Aldermen. Matewsky also served as state representative of the 28th Middlesex District from 2013-2015. “Honesty, respect and fairness has always been what I strive to do in this chamber and in my life,” said Matewsky. “You can make friends in this business and I have. I want to thank my colleagues who spoke and sponsored me tonight. I’m very grateful; I appreciate your faith in me.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria exCity Council President Wayne Matewsky is pictured with his mother, Marion. tended his congratulations. “I have known Wayne for many years and have always admired his work ethic and his deep connection that he has fostered with his constituents throughout the years,” he said following the meeting. “I look forward to working closely with Council President Matewsky and want to congratulate him for his election.” City Council President Wayne Matewsky was joined by his mother, Marion, friends and colleagues as he took the helm on January 4. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Everett Bank makes generous holiday donation to EPS T hanks to a very generous donation from Everett Bank, the Everett Public Schools (EPS) was able to provide much-needed and greatly appreciated holiday donations for students and families throughout the district. The bank, in the latest in its long tradition of supporting the EPS, presented $1,000 gifts to the Adams, Parlin, Keverian, English, Lafayette, Webster and Whittier schools. The donations were used in a variety of ways by school principals, assistant principals and guidance counselors as they planned their respective holiday events. “Many of the families remarked on how fortunate they are to live in such a supportive community,” said Whittier School Principal Michael McLucas. “We also thank our staff members who volunteered to help distribute toys and gifts, either during our drive- and walk-thru event or by making other arrangements with families. In these ways, the Whittier School was able to showcase the spirit of giving during the holidays.”
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