THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 3 Everett selected for Shannon CSI funding By Christopher Roberson T he Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, which includes Everett and seven surrounding communities, was recently selected to receive a $434,786 grant from the state’s Shannon Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) to battle gang violence. Within that figure, Police Chief Steven Mazzie said, Everett is slated to receive $29,500. “Historically, Central American gang violence (MS-13) has been a consistent problem for many years in Metro Boston, including Everett,” he said, adding that the MS-13 gang has been one of the greater threats, and “Although they exist in various numbers we have been able to control them.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria said Shannon CSI is crucial to preserving residents’ quality of life. “The Shannon Grant will help to provide additional resources to prevent gang influence, to intervene when gang activity occurs and to give better alternatives to kids than joining gangs,” he said. “The grant will allow us to build upon different strategies that have been developed and to provide our officers with additional means of protecting and serving.” The grant is part of a $7.7 million effort from Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Secretary of Public Safety and Thomas Turco. To date, the Baker-Polito Administration has invested $33 million in Shannon CSI. “The Shannon Initiative is a successful program that allows the Commonwealth to partner with local communities and make a serious impact to prevent youth violence and gang activity,” Baker said in a written statement. “We are pleased to announce today’s recipients and look forward to working with everyone involved on another successful year of continuing Senator Shannon’s legacy of improving the lives of young people all across Massachusetts.” Polito also expressed her support for Shannon CSI. “Our municipal and local partners are on the front lines of combatting the gang violence that threatens the safety and well-being of everyone in their communities,” she said. “It is our honor to partner with them and members of the Legislature to support a program that helps get young people back on track and makes our communities safer.” Turco said the grants are a sound yearly investment. “We are proud to join with these communities and partners each year to help provide the tools necessary to make a serious impact on youth violence and gang activity,” he said. “Disrupting illegal activity makes these communities safer and helps young people redirect their lives in a positive direction.” The program was established in 2006 in memory of the late State Sen. Charles E. Shannon, who represented the Second Middlesex District from 1991 to 2005. Shannon was a 20-year veteran of the Lexington Police Department prior to his service on Beacon Hill. We accept: MasterCard *Visa * & Discover $ 3.45 GALLON 2.53 • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Price Subject to Change without notice 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today You deserve more than a job. You deserve an Encore. Encore Boston Harbor is hiring. Explore thousands of fulfilling careers. You deserve an Encore. Meet us at our career fair at the Hynes Convention Center February 24-25, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. In accordance with our host and surrounding community agreements, hiring preference is given to properly qualified residents of the cities of (1) Everett, (2) Malden, and (3) Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Medford, and Somerville.
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