Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 12, 2024 VAN CAMPEN | FROM PAGE 1 will be a forum of discussion, not personal attacks. We need to turn a page on that. Our differences should never lead to animosity.” Outgoing City Council president and Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese was given a plaque and gavel in appreciation for his tenure. “It’s not easy being president,” Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith said to him. “Thank you for keeping us on track.” Marchese thanked the members for “sharing their faith in me. I’m sure the new Council will do as well.” Van Campen’s election as president was not unexpected and an open secret. No other names were placed in nomination. At the inauguration ceremony Friday, January 5 at the Saugus-Everett Elks in Saugus, a number of Councilors alluded to it. At the ceremony – attended by well over 100 people – City Clerk Sergio Cornelio administered the oath of office to City Councilors and School Committee members. He had sworn in the School Committee before their reorSaint Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere Indoor Flea Market Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ FREE COFFEE & TEA * FULL KITCHEN Plenty of New Vendors! For info, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM The Everett City Council sworn in last Friday night, shown from left to right: Standing: Councilorat-Large Michael Marchese, City Council President/Ward 5 Councilor Robert Van Campen, Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie Martins, Ward 3 Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Ward 6 Councilor Peter Pietrantonio and Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Matewsky; seated: Councilors-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Katy Rogers and Stephanie Smith and Ward 4 Councilor Holly Garcia. (Photo by Emily Harney) ganizational meeting on Tuesday, January 2, but still repeated the task at the formal ceremony. He noted that more women and people of color are on the City Council and School Committee than at any time in Everett’s 154-year history as a city, and comprise a majority of the School Committee. He called Everett “a city that was and still is a melting pot – a city rich in history and, truly, the greatest city in the Commonwealth.” Van Campen noted that he will be president of a “historic group” on the Council. “I’m looking forward to the new Council,” Ward 1 member Wayne Matewsky said. “So many new people were elected,” a reference to six new members. “I’m looking forward to a fresh beginning and working with new members and am thankful to everyone who supported me,” Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie Martins added. “It took a lot of hard work to reach out to residents.” “I learned a lot about what it takes to run for City Council and I’m fully committed to what it takes to be a Councilor,” newly elected Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers said. “My intention is to have a unified team solving issues together. In running At-Large, my intention was not to have a direct opponent. I wanted to run independently and make it clear I was running on a platform and not against anyone.” “I’m looking forward to starting the job and helping the community,” newly elected Ward 4 Councilor Holly Garcia added. Guerline Alcy Jabouin is a new Councilor-at-Large, but has worked in the Mayor’s Office and had run for office before. “We have a great team,” she feels. “We’ll do a lot of good work for the community.” State Representatives Judith Garcia and Joseph McGonagle also attended the ceremony. “I came to support the new wave of municipal leaders and am excited to work in collaboration to strengthen Everett,” Garcia said. “Tonight is a night of celebration for the leaders and their families and, mostly, for the residents of Everett. It takes tremendous effort to lead. The task of being a municipal leader is not just a job, but a calling.” “Congratulations to all the newly elected City Councilors and School Committee members,” McGonagle said. “It’s a tremendous responsibility they’ll have. The decisions they make in the next two years will affect Everett for decades.” School Superintendent William Hart called Inauguration night “a special night when we all gather together to celebrate the work we do. Bringing people to better heights is what we’re about in Everett. All of these things mean we’re a team. Together we are better and stronger. We are Everett.” Winter Weather Advisory: Check CO alarms and keep vents clear of snow Blocked vents can cause fatal buildup of colorless, odorless, deadly gas W ith the season’s first significant snow on the books in Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace and other exhaust vents clear of snow. “Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of fatal poisoning, and home heating equipment is the primary source of carbon monoxide in the home,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “As part of your storm planning, check your CO alarms to be sure they’re working properly, and if an alarm is past the manufacturer’s recommended lifespan, replace it.” Residents should also be sure to keep outside vents clear of falling, drifting, or shoveled snow. In January 2005, seven-year-old Nicole Garofalo died when a heating vent was blocked by snowdrifts outside, allowing carbon monoxide to accumulate inside her Plymouth home. This tragedy led to Nicole’s Law, which requires CO alarms on every habitable level of a Massachusetts residence. ADVISORY | SEE PAGE 7
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