EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No.11 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! ADDOCCO TEAT Free Every Friday Sen. DiDomenico speaks at Portal to Hope’s legislator panel 617-387-2200 Friday, March 20, 2026 Rep. McGonagle attends St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Connolly Center Senator Sal DiDomenico (standing 5th from left) at the event with Portal to Hope’s Founder, Deb Fallon (far left), as well as legislators, including State Representatives Paul Donato and Steven Ultrino, advocates and Medford Police. Special to Th e Advocate S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico joined colleagues and advocates at Portal to Hope’s “Talk Priorities with Legislators” event at the Medford Police Department. DiDomenico and the other panelists discussed programs from local nonprofi ts that support victims of domestic violence and how legislators can support their eff orts with funding and legislation. The Senator highlighted his eff orts to bring in more funding for these programs and legislation he has led on, such as the Healthy Youth Act and Language Access, as well advocating for the Safe Communities Act, which DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 4 F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax It was the wearin’ of the green courtesy of State Representative Joe McGonagle who was thrilled to join the festivities and handed out green roses to attendees at the Connolly Center Senior Center in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day this week. Joining in the celebration, from left to right: Rep. Joe McGonagle, Mayor Robert Van Campen, Special Assistant to the Mayor Chris Connolly and former city councillor and mayor John Hanlon. See inside for more St. Paddy’s Day photo highlights. (Courtesy photo) Everett street sweeping season begins April 1 Vehicles that do not comply with street sweeping rules may be subject to ticketing and towing Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett is reminding residents that the 2026 street sweeping season will begin on Wednesday, April 1. Residents are reminded to check posted street signs for the days and times of parking restrictions in their neighborhood. Following these regulations will help residents avoid the cost and inconvenience of violations while allowing crews to eff ectively remove trash and debris from city streets before they enter the stormwater system. Vehicles that do not comply with street sweeping rules may be subject to ticketing and towing. Regular street sweeping helps prevent trash and debris from entering the underground sewer system, reducing maintenance costs and protecting local infrastructure. “As the snow from this past winter melts, we’re beginning to see trash and debris on our streets, and it’s important that we keep our neighborhoods clean,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “We ask resSWEEPING | SEE PAGE 4
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