Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 1 and there is no intention of “chasing Rite Aid away.” Fasser also spoke about plans to rehabilitate the Everett Savings Bank building and the Universal Church as well as redevelop the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. In addition, Fasser said the city would only use eminent domain to take properties as a “last resort.” He said the project would be eligible for funding from numerous sources, including the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, the state’s Chapter 90 fund and MassINC under its Gateway Cities program. Fasser said that based on the results of the 2016 survey, residents primarily visit Everett Square to run errands and go shopping. The survey also indicated that while there is ample parking in the square, it is not laid out in a convenient manner. Although Encore Boston Harbor is set to open in June, Fasser said that Everett needs to maintain its own identity. “We want to further attract people to Everett,” he said. Fasser said he wanted to have the plan submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development by the end of the month. Although the maximum height for a building in Everett Square is four stories, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he would support building a taller structure if it were necessary. “I don’t have a problem with a six- or seven-story building,” he said. Although he is not required to do so under state law, DeMaria suggested keeping the councillors involved in the plan going forward. “Let’s give the City Council a voice in this process,” he said. DeMaria also suggested removing Sacro Plaza as owner Sal Sacro did not wish to be involved in the project. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone and Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin said they POLICE | FROM PAGE 1 state. In addition to the AK-47, officers reportedly found other firearms in the vehicle. The chase briefly crossed into Malden before the vehicle crashed a short time later on the lower section of Broadway in Everett. Following the crash, four men exited the vehicle and continued to evade police on foot. However, with assistance from State and Transit Police, Everett police officers were able to wanted to table the vote until the council’s next meeting on Feb. 25. Capone said the council should not approve any changes that have not been vetted. “We’re trying to make too many changes on the fly,” he said. McLaughlin said he needed more time to review the documents and that there is no need to rush. However, DeMaria said he did not see the merit in waiting another two weeks. “I don’t like red tape,” he said. “I want to see some life in Everett Square.” Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio expressed her support apprehend Rashad Odom, 29, of Boston’s South End, and Angelo Guimaraes, 19, of East Boston. The other two suspects remain at large. Elizabeth Vlock, of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, said Odom and Guimaraes were arraigned in Malden District Court on charges including possession of a large capacity firearm in a vehicle, possession of a large capacity firearm, two counts of carrying a firearm without a license, for the revitalization effort. “I’m all for it, I think Everett Square needed to be done years ago,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky suggested demolishing the Bouvier Building, which has been vacant for a number of years. “It’s a blighted building,” he said. “This building is a mess; I’d like to see it eliminated completely; let’s just call it a day over there.” Matewsky also reminded the council about the importance of having a vibrant downtown, particularly after the casino opens. “We are no longer going to be little Everett – we are going to be big-time Everett,” he said. and resisting arrest. Vlock said Judge Benjamin Barnes ordered Odom to be held without bail and that a dangerousness hearing be scheduled for Feb. 13. Vlock said a cash bail of $1,500 was set for Guimaraes. She said Barnes also ordered him to check in with a probation officer five times a week and to stay off the streets between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Guimaraes will be back in court on Feb. 27. 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