Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED Earn $15/HR paycheck 7D Licensed School Bus Driver Malden Trans is looking for reliable 7D Drivers. Applicant preferable lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours...15-20 hours per week with potential for more. Good driver history from registry a MUST! If interested, please call 781-322-9400 City Councilor Peter Napolitano visited Wynn Las Vegas and is shown with the casino-resort’s famous Popeye statue. Soon the statue will be moved to Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. Encore Boston Harbor is set to open in five months. (Courtesy photo) Number of bicyclist strikes starting to rise By Christopher Roberson S ince 2014, there have been 151 motor vehicle crashes in Everett involving pedestrians or bicyclists. Within that figure, 112 pedestrians and 39 bicyclists were struck during that five-year period. According to the Everett Police Department, a combined 56 pedestrians were struck in 2014 and 2015 while another 25 were struck in 2016. Police also reported one pedestrian fatality since 2014. However, the number of pedestrian strikes decreased to 15 in 2017. Police have recorded 16 pedestrian strikes thus far since 2018. In addition, 11 bicyclists were hit in 2014 and 10 were hit in 2015. The number of crashes involving bicyclists dropped to four in 2016 and to three in 2017. However, that number has GREAT EXPECTATIONS climbed to 11 since 2018. In terms of injuries, police reported five pedestrian injuries in 2014, eight in 2015, 12 in 2016, six in 2017 and 14 since 2018. In addition, four bicyclists were injured in 2014 and five were injured in 2015. While that number dropped to two in 2016 and three in 2017, it is on the rise once again with police reporting seven bicyclist injuries since 2018. Police Chief Steven Mazzie said the number of residents riding bicycles has increased during the past two years with the presence of bicycle lanes and the various bike share companies in the city. “When there are areas of heavy traffic, it is a viable option for many people to commute to and from work, school, etc.,” said Mazzie. “Over the years, many of the newer immigrants were the ones who were getting hit, and many of these incidents were outside of crosswalk areas.” Everett resident makes Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology A ndres Jimenez of Everett has made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of TechFriday, February 15 at 8 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVID MACK Saturday, February 16 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS nology for the fall 2018 semester. Founded in 1904, the Institute is an independent, nationally ranked institution offering career-focused education through bachelor’s degree programs in areas such as applied mathematics, architecture, business management, computer science, computer networking, construction management, design, engineering and engineering technology. The Institute also offers master’s degrees in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, facility management and technology management. Wentworth is a leader in engineering, technology, design and management education, and is known for its focus on career success, academic excellence, cooperative education (co-op) programs, community service, and support for the economic growth of the Greater Boston region. For more information, visit www.wit.edu. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma
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