THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 Page 3 No Kid Hungry names Sen. DiDomenico national 2020 Breakfast Hero Champion B OSTON – Last week the national anti-hunger campaign No Kid Hungry announced Senator Sal DiDomenico as a recipient of its 2020 Breakfast Hero contest. DiDomenico was one of only six recipients throughout the United States. DiDomenico was awarded alongside his House colleagues and Representatives Aaron Vega and Andy Vargas for their sponsorship of Breakfast After the Bell legislation that recently passed unanimously in both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature. Once enacted, this legislation will increase access to school breakfast to over 150,000 low-income students across the Commonwealth by making it a part of the school day. Accessing traditional cafeteria breakfast service can be challenging for many kids. Breakfast after the bell provides breakfast in a way that is more convenient and accessible to students, resulting in more kids starting the day ready to learn. “Thank you to No Kid Hungry for honoring me as a recipient of their 2020 Breakfast Hero contest,” said Senator DiDomenico. “We can have the best teachers, facilities and technology in our classrooms, but if our kids are showing up for school hungry, they simply are not ready to learn. BreakPolice Chief Mazzie honored as public servant of the year By Christopher Roberson H aving served 28 years with the Everett Police Department and 17 years as chief, Steven Mazzie was recently chosen by the Saugus-Everett Elks as its new public servant of the year. Mazzie was formally honored during the organization’s annual Irish Night Celebration on March 12. “It’s been an honor and a privilege,” Mazzie said of his service with the police department. “I love the profession. I love the people here.” He said the award is also a Senator DiDomenico fast After the Bell is smart policy that will help thousands of children across our Commonwealth access the nutrition they need to start their days. I am very grateful to the No Kid Hungry campaign and Rise and Shine Coalition for their advocacy and partnership on this critical issue for our children and families.” “Smart legislation is one of the most eff ective ways to increase participation in school breakfast programs,” said Bernadette Downey, Share Our Strength’s associate director of government relations and advocacy. “Once this legislation is enacted, thousands more kids in Massachusetts will get the nutrition they need to reach their full poBREAKFAST | SEE PAGE 12 refl ection of the scores of offi cers who work tirelessly to keep Everett safe. “I always try to lead by example,” said Mazzie. In addition to his serving has overseen more than 750 investigations. He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI National Academy Associates, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Police Executive Research Forum and the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs Association. In addition, Mazzie has been the northeast regional director of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run for the past 12 years. Elks Member Stephen Steven Mazzie Police Chief alongside his three siblings for several years, Mazzie said, his family’s history with the police department dates back to 1926. During his tenure, Mazzie Doherty said he “wasn’t at all surprised” to learn that Mazzie had been chosen for this honor. “The Nomination Committee put their heads together and came up with Steve Mazzie,” he said. “He’s always had an upstanding reputation.” 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • 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 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 Everett's Newest Real Estate Office Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK
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