Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 18, 2022 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ DiPierro to participate in diversity training Dear Editor: I want to begin with saying I am sorry. I have had time to reflect and I recognize that my actions were wrong and I take full responsibility for them. I am sincerely sorry for the hurt that I have caused to members of my community. My failure to recognize the implications of these actions and your feelings can only be rectified by acknowledgement, education and engagement. I have served the City of Everett for nearly a decade. My goal has always been to improve the lives of all our residents. I love the City and people of Everett. I ask for your understanding and patience as I work to learn from this error, so that I can better serve all our residents. For now, I am ashamed, disappointed and embarrassed, but I am committed to improving. I have been working with Human Resources and The City’s Director of Equity and Inclusion to identify ways to heal both as an individual and community. I will be enrolling in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and I will continue to take steps to better understand and be a better person. I’ve spoken with minority, civic and religious leaders in the community and will be meeting with them this week to continue an open dialogue. I am willing to listen and engage the practice of restorative justice. I ask those who know me and those who don’t, to not let what I have done define me. I understand the hurt I have brought to my community. I promise, if you give me the chance, I will prove I am a better person. Sincerely, Anthony DiPierro Everett City Councillor - Ward 3 City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Jean Charles Academy, An Accessible, Dual Language Private School, Now Enrolling For 2022-2023 School Year Enrollment targeted at students of color in the communities of Lynn, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and East Boston J ean Char les Academy (JCA), an accessible, private school based in Lynn, is now enrolling for the 20222023 school year, with space available in Kindergarten and grades 3-8. Founded by Nakia Navarro, JCA was designed to meet the needs of students of color by building a racially equitable curriculum and school culture within an inclusive dual language educational program. The recruitment is focused in the underserved communities of Lynn, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and East Boston. The mission of Jean Charles Academy is to promote biliteracy, bilingualism, and biculturalism for students. The school LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by A10 Associates Property located at: 596 and 602-608 Broadway (“The 600”) Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Section 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 4th, 2022 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This development received Site Plan Review approval by the Everett Planning Board at a public hearing on December 9, 2019. The instant proposal before the Board pertains solely to a Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. The Applicant proposes to designate 13 units as deed-restricted affordable, which adheres to the City’s requirement of 15% of total units in accordance with Section 32(4)(a) of the Everett Zoning Ordinance. 596 and 602-608 are parcels of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as B0-04-000094, B0-04-000091, and B0-04-000089. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso, Chairman March 18 & March 25, 2022 will prioritize students of color by providing an interdisciplinary and dual language education that will prepare students for the 21st century through an emphasis on holistic learning and critical thinking skills. Tuition for JCA is based on a shared economy structure that provides reduced rates depending on ability to pay. Accepted families will not be turned away if they are unable to cover the cost of the program. JCA offers exciting handson learning opportunities to its students including a hydroponic garden and robotics programming as part of its STEM curriculum, field trips to locations such as Brooksby Farm, and after school activities such as gymnastics. Application forms in English and Spanish, as well as more information about the school’s mission, can be found on the school’s website: www.jeancharlesacademy.org.
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