Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 EVERETT | FROM PAGE 1 ble,” he said, adding that the department’s manpower was also temporarily depleted. “Guys worked 30 hours – guys had to go home.” Therefore, the decision was made to cancel school. “These decisions are always made in conjunction with the NARROW PASSAGE: Snow banks were piled high along a side street near the Keverian School following the January 29 blizzard. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.279 Mid Unleaded $3.349 Super $3.469 Diesel Fuel $3.759 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.499 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Excellence in the EPS Highlights from around the district B uilding on the tremendous success of its inaugural eff orts in 2021, the Everett Public Schools (EPS) has scheduled a full array of special events, celebrations and discussions in honor of Black History Month. All events will be held virtually and broadcast via YouTube Live. Links will be available on the EPS website throughout the month. “Launching the district’s engaging Black History Month programming was one of the major bright spots of last school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “This year, I am proud to attach the word ‘Annual’ to this important part of our district’s calendar.” The schedule was developed by the members of Everett High School’s Young Black Excellence Society (YBES) with the assistance of YBES Advisor/ Guidance Counselor Sashae Walls and EPS Chief Equity Offi cer Cory McCarthy. FollowEXCELLENCE | SEE PAGE 11 city and DPW, who best know the road condition and clean up status,” said School Committee Member-at-Large Samantha Lambert. She also said that according to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education remote learning is not a viable alternative to snow days. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro said the city did well despite the adverse conditions. “The men and women of public works as well as police, fi re, parking and code enforcement worked for well over 20 straight hours. These conditions were extremely diffi cult to keep up with, but as the storm subsided, the Firefi ghters Dana Sears, Sean Hogan and Paul Covelle shoveled out a hydrant on Corey and School Streets last Wednesday. city got a good handle on the streets,” he said. “Unfortunately, some residents decided to throw their snow back onto the street after the plows had been by, creating a mess once again. Not only is that counterproductive, it is prohibited by city ordinance and subject to fi nes.” DPW employee Joseph Ronan designed and placed these snow removal signs on approximately 100 streets around the city. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET
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