Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 13, 2023 Marchese motion to take Leader Herald off life support fails City currently advertises in newspapers of general circulation By Tara Vocino he mayor’s chief of staff answered councillors’ questions about advertising in all three weekly newspapers during Monday’s Legislative Affairs Subcommittee meeting at City Hall. Chief of Staff Erin Deveney said the City of Everett has to T advertise in publications that are in circulation in the district. “We’re mandated to advertise if newspapers are in circulation throughout the city,” Deveney said. “There isn’t a circulation requirement.” Councillor-at-Large Michael $3.75 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 MCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 1 the oaths in the House Chamber amid a crowd that included other state government officials, including Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo as well as friends and family members of the elected. “Today was incredible for a variety of reasons but first and foremost, that I was able to be back in House Chambers with my colleagues to gear up for another session,” said McGonagle. “We haven’t been able to do this since COVID so it was great to be back to normal and see all the Reps celebrating with their loved ones. Speaker Mariano gave a great speech and outlined his plan for the next two years while allowing former Speaker DeLeo to get his proper sendoff. We also got to hear from Governor Baker one last time and I was able to give him my thanks personally during his Lone Walk. It was a great lead up to Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll’s inauguration on Thursday, a changing of the guards but also a demonstration of tremendous partnership. It’s days like this that make you proud to serve in the State Legislature and reflect on the change you can make for all of the Commonwealth. I could not be more grateful.” This term begins Rep. McGonagle’s fifth term as State Representative. In this past term he was named Chair of the House Committee on Operations, Facilities and Security, while also serving on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. New committee assignments have not yet been announced. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. Marchese, who put forth the agenda item, asked about publications that require an internet subscription, such as The Everett Advocate, to view online content. “That’s a common industry practice,” Deveney said. “That’s not a trend particular to publications in Everett.” While residents may appreciate the convenience of online access, free in print newspapers are available in many locations around the city, according to Deveney. Marchese has been pushing for the city to advertise in the Everett Leader Herald, a newspaper whose publisher has admitted under oath to publishing lies and fabrications about Mayor Carlo DeMaria from 2017 to 2021. Marchese, along with his brother, Joseph Marchese, are hostile critics of the mayor and allegedly paid the newspaper’s corrupt Publisher & Editor, Joshua Resnek, cash, according to Resnek’s emails obtained by The Advocate, to pay for the newspaper’s printing during the 2021 election. The mayor is currently suing the newspaper, Resnek, owner Matthew Philbin, Andrew Philbin, Sr., and City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Marchese has since been trying to help keep the Leader Herald alive since testimony by Resnek and former newspaper employees has been published in The Advocate. Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi asked if they should stay away from litigation between a newspaper and administration. Deveney said she’s not aware of any litigation involving the City of Everett in any of the publications. The City of Everett provided the City Council with advertising rates dating back three fi scal years. The Mayor’s Offi ce approves the invoices to pay for advertising while the City Council approves the general budget, including but not limited to advertising. Ward 3 Councillor Darren Costa asked if legal notices and other advertisements need to be circulated more than once. Deveney said there are certain instances where advertisements are circulated more than once, and advertisements must be posted before the event date. Costa asked if they can be posted on the website. Deveney replied that advertisements are posted on social media, the city website and on the community calendar. Costa said there may be a glitch with the community calendar automatic notifi cations, as it drops off within a month. The agenda item was referred to the administration. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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