Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 ~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~ March 6-11, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room; Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Come chitchat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Bingo! Parlin Meeting Ward 2 City Councillor Stephanie Martins questioned how practical a home rule petition would be to authorize the city to place a binding ballot question on the November 7 municipal election concerning a charter amendment to remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) VOTE FALLS | FROM PAGE 1 the time didn’t want the mayor to vote on the School Committee.” DeMaria said he doesn’t believe that anyone should have control over School Committee members, especially not the superintendent. “The mayor is one of the only people responsible for all issues daily in the city,” DeMaria said. He asked people to imagine being a city councillor but not being able to vote on matters during the meeting. “It’s demeaning,” DeMaria said. “I heard some comments that my attendance is poor — it’s not poor, as I’m at every meeting, especially the important ones.” Councillor-At-Large Stephanie Smith said she doesn’t have a personal preference; however, she is against the city council doing home rule petitions. “I think items that change the charter should go to the people,” Smith said. DeMaria said the charter was changed in 2014 when he felt that politics were being played. “I ask in good faith and good governance to refer the item back to the sponsor and move the ball forward,” DeMaria said. “I ask you to not play politics with issues that are important to families.” Lattanzi, who said he would like to see the mayor vote on the School Committee, said it’s about the seat, not the personin-charge. Ward 2 City Councillor Stephanie Martins said she is in favor of seeking public opinion; however, she doesn’t know if it will go anywhere. She added she doesn’t have a preference on whether the mayor can vote on the School Committee. Cornelio reminded her that the home rule petition is just one option; another one would be to collect signatures through a ballot initiative process. Smith referred the item back to the sponsor, Councillor Marchese. Item 6 directs Cornelio to work with KP Law to develop a ballot question for this fall’s election which, if approved by the voters, would remove the mayor as a voting member of the School Committee. In usual lock step with Marchese, Smith recommended favorable action on item 12, which was to organize a home rule petition to place a binding ballot question on the fall ballot, despite earlier stating her stance against home rule petitions. In the end, Smith and Costa sided with Marchese’s lost cause, 6-3. (Editor’s Note: James Mitchell contributed to the article.) Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Room; Wednesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us for our Bingo afternoon! Prizes awarded. We have space for 12 people. If you have any questions, call 617-3942300. Connolly Center Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room; Thursday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m. We will discuss Alex Michaelides’ “The Silent Patient,” a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband – and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin 617-3942300 or Shute 617-394-2308 libraries. Parlin Children’s Crafts for Kids: Parlin Children’s Room; Tuesday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Let’s make a leprechaun! All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room; Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch “Minions” with your friends and family. Adults and Teens Resume Writing: Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries – by appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only – please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-3942308 for the Shute Library to register. Society of Orpheus and Bacchus comes to Melrose for upcoming concert! T he second oldest collegiate a cappella group in the nation is holding an upcoming concert! Blue of a Kind – Melrose’s own a cappella ensemble – and Temple Beth Shalom are excited to announce that the Yale Society of Orpheus and Bacchus (affectionately known as the SOBs) are coming to Melrose for a one night only fundraiser! The details: Saturday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.; 21 East Foster St., Melrose, Mass.; Adults $20, Students $15, Under 12 $5. Tickets are available at: https://yalesobs.ticketbud.com/the-sobs-at-tbs. They are being hosted by their fundraising partner, Temple Beth Shalom and our own Blue of a Kind! The members of this group are “world class” a cappella stars and travel the country and the world to share their love of singing. Don’t miss this great night of a cappella music! Many Blue of a Kind fans know that their leader, Bob Eggers, is an alumnus of that bastion of all things a cappella, Yale. He is a former member of the Society of Orpheus and Bacchus and the Whiffenpoofs (the oldest college a cappella group in the nation). For more information about the Society of Orpheus and Bacchus: https://www.yalesobs. com/ – for more information about the Blue of a Kind: www.blueofakind. org
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