EVERETT CHAMBER'S $10K RAFFLE DINNER PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS EVERETT CHAMBER'S $ 0K SEE PAGES 14-15 Vol. 29, No.11 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net net Free Every Friday Free E ery Frida 617-387-2200 Friday, March 13, 2020 Sen. DiDomenico hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day Roast RIGHT BY YOU RIGHT BY YOU BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT JOE BONO owner of THE BERRY TAVERN, AL DENTE, BENEVENTO’S, AND BENCOTTO OVER 20 YEARS OF BANKING WITH EVERETT BANK “I can be myself and they can be themselves. Regular people doing business the right way.” U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy joined State Senators Sal DiDomenico and Joe Boncore at DiDomenico St. Patrick’s Day Roast in Charlestown. See page 13 for photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Katy Rogers) Everett cancels school until end of April By Christopher Roberson W VISIT US TO TALK ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO RIGHT BY YOUR BUSINESS 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 | 617. 387. 1110 771 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 | 78 1.776 . 4444 Member FDIC Member SIF EVERETTBANK. COM ith more than 1,000 cases of the coronavirus now reported in Massachusetts, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has announced that the Everett Public Schools will be closed until April 27. “Health professionals have advised that our best and most valuable weapon to combat this panOur 81st Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER 1 Week Day Class April 20 2 Week Night Class March 16 CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available demic is social distancing, community mitigation and public health intervention,” he said in a written statement. “Now is the time to act.” In addition, City Hall will be closed to the public until March 30 and all nonessential city employees “shall not report to work.” DeMaria said employees will not be permitted to travel during this time unless permission was granted ahead of time. “Employees found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline,” said DeMaria. “The purpose of the shutdown is social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. Employees will be paid appropriately.” The Connolly Center, the Everett Public Libraries as well as the Everett Health and Wellness Center will also be closed for the next two weeks. Those residents who depend on the Connolly Center for daily meals are urged to contact Program Manager Dale Palma at Dale.Palma@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2323. The city has also cancelled all meetings during this time. However, the 311 service will remain active as will the Department of Public Works, Parking Enforcement and Permitting/Code Enforcement. “We understand that this is not convenient; however, it is crucial for the social distancing strategy recommended by the Center for Disease Control and the Department of Public Health,” said DeMaria. “All closures will be reassessed towards the end of the closing periods.”
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