Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 Police follow schools’ lead with food donations H By Christopher Roberson aving witnessed the initial success of the School Department’s meals-to-go program, Everett’s finest decided they wanted to join the effort. Police Chief Steven Mazzie said there have been fewer calls for service with most residents staying home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, in addition to assisting with the meals-to-go program, both on-duty and off-duty officers have been pitching in at the Grace Food Pantry. “We're helping out with the facilitation,” said Mazzie. “We’re trying to get [food] out to people in an expedited manner.” Mazzie said his officers have also begun distributing food to the senior housing complexes as well as at different locations along Broadway. “We do have a small pocket of homeless folks,” said Mazzie “My officers feel good about doing it.” The Community Services Unit of the Everett Police Department will continue to assist the city and the schools in handing out meals to those in need. Meals-to-go are available to students and their families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at Everett High School and the Whittier School. EPD joins Neighbors App T Everett Patrolman Stephen Ramunno delivered food on Broadway. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) he Everett Police Department (EPD) is proud to announce that it has joined the Neighbors App by Ring. Neighbors is a free application that allows users to upload videos, images and information for others to see and also allows the user to see the same information shared by their neighbors related to crime and safety. Neighbors App users post and comment on posts anonymously. Any type of video or image can be shared through the Neighbors App; it does not have to be a Ring camera system. Users can easily define the neighborhood they wish to receive notifications from utilizing the app’s user-friendly customization settings. EPD encourages all residents to join the Neighbors App and help the EPD keep Everett safe. Members of the Everett Police Department will monitor the app frequently and might utilize videos on the app to assist in the investigation of crimes. It is important to know that the app will not be monitored 24/7 and if someone encounters an emergency, the person should immediately call 911 for assistance. The Neighbors App is available at https://store.ring.com/neighbors.
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