THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, January 10, 2020 Page 15 DEMARIA | FROM PAGE 1 calls and in-person visits to City Hall. In addition, DeMaria described his plan for a “healthier Everett.” “We have long been plagued with an extremely high obesity rate, particularly among our school age youth,” he said. “We teach our kids how to do everything except how to eat right.” Therefore, a Community Food Plan Assessment was conducted during 2017 and 2018, which led to the genesis of the Food Policy Council. A new food service program was also created last summer, during which time Whitsons Culinary Group was selected as the schools’ new food service provider. “Whitsons has made great progress with our school lunches so far,” said DeMaria. “Although in my opinion, they could use some improvement with the breakfast options.” Regarding the opioid crisis, DeMaria said Everett received more than $40,000 for Narcan training and overdose prevention. As a result, the number of fatal overdoses in Everett has dropped by 41 percent. However, the fi ght continues to penalize those responsible. “Everett was one of the fi rst municipalities to sign on in a national lawsuit against the pharmaceutical companies who are to blame for the opiDEMARIA | SEE PAGE 16 SUCCESS STORY: Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife Stacy watch the swearing in ceremonies while waiting to make his midterm State of the City Address. FAMILIAR TERRITORY: Former Mayor and current Asst. City Clerk David Ragucci proudly carried in the City Seal as onlookers applaud; the pomp and circumstance was much to the delight of the packed audience. The former popular mayor seemed to be enjoying the event as well. The mayor’s proud mom and dad, Rosa and Carlo DeMaria (foreground) were part of the packed audience at the Midterm Address, showing their dedication and support to their son, the mayor and his family. ALL SEATED: Newly elected City Council President Rosa DiFlorio gets set to call to order the 2020 City Council at the city’s Inauguration Ceremonies at City Hall on Monday evening. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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