THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 31, 2025 Page 11 VOTED | FROM PAGE 10 about development in the proposed area, the Docklands Development District, part of 100 acres of land in between Lower Broadway, Revere Beach Parkway and the Mystic River and its Island End tributary. It is one of three districts in the area along with Lower Broadway Economic Development District and the Commercial Triangle Economic Development District, “so we could have had more public input.” Matewsky, in whose district these areas are in, reported, “The Davis Companies has not reached out to me.” Other city councillors were hoping to reach a discussion with the company but await any communication from The Davis Companies. Another item referred back to its sponsor was Rogers’ proposal to use sustainable organic grass instead of artificial turf on playing fields or use sustainable artificial turf if it becomes available. While most of the councillors have supported her idea in votes last year, it was vetoed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria. She plans to reintroduce an altered version of the proposal in the future, which would include her idea for an Adopt-A-Tree program. Smith’s resolution for the Administration to take action to improve the Senior Meals Program was also referred back to her, but she is satisfied that discussions on January 13 alerted the Administration and Procurement Officer Allison Jenkins as to the problem of quality. She is also encouraging people to inform councillors of poor-quality meals. “Without documentation there could be a potential lawsuit if we don’t go with the lowest bidder,” she said, alluding to January 13 comments by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio that language allows the city to accept bids from “the lowest responsible bidder.” In another matter, Van Campen offered a resolution for the City Council and the Administration to convene a task force to address food insecurity in the city and find safe and efficient ways to distribute food. He hopes food distribution centers can be spread out in the city to lessen the burden of traffic in congested areas. ASSAULT | FROM PAGE 3 ment, since the incident was reported. She was released on her own recognizance following Tuesday morning’s arraignment. The WCVB-TV report stated Terrence Kennedy, an Everett attorney it said was representing Officer Sylvain, said, “She’s (Sylvain) on administrative leave, which is standard for any police officer charged with a crime.” Officer Sylvain was also ordered to stay away from the alleged victim and have no contact with him, to abide by a restraining order now in place, and not possess any firearms. The extent of the alleged victim’s injuries was not immediately available, nor was his work status at this time, due to the injuries sustained Sunday. According to the WCVB online story, “the alleged victim told investigators that Sylvain showed up at the store and would not leave when requested. The encounter then turned violent.” The online report went on, “The defendant in this case bit the victim in his face and refused to let go of him, and punched him multiple times,” prosecutor Simra Abedi said. “Pushed and punched him multiple times.” According to the online story, Officer Sylvain started with Everett PD in 2022. The dates of any future court appearances were not immediately available.
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