THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 15, 2022 Page 7 Three men arrested at Wellington Station for firearm violations O n April 4, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a MBTA Transit Police Officer at Wellington Station observed a vehicle driving the wrong way in the bus lane. The officer activated his emergency lights and stopped the vehicle. The officer then approached the vehicle and requested the driver, Tahjy Aurelien, 18, of Everett, to produce a driver’s license. Aurelien said he did not have a license and did not know who owned the Christopher Davidson, Matthew Cafarella and Robert Shields were sworn in as officers in the Everett Police Department during the April 11 City Council meeting. They are shown with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Police Chief Steven Mazzie. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) FERRY STREET | FROM PAGE 1 about the businesses; there must be 50 businesses, maybe more. But I understand progress; Ferry Street is a mess.” Swanson said that while three years is not unusual for a project of this magnitude, he assured Matewsky that not all of Ferry Street will be continuously under construction until 2025. Although the project bears a hefty price tag of $33 million, Swanson said $25 million will be covered by the Federal Highway Administration with the remaining $8 million being funded by the City of Everett. Because of work being done on the water mains, Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple said, the number of available fire hydrants will be reduced in that part of the city. Therefore, he said a plan is in place to fight fires with a limited water supply. “The plan will change as time goes on,” he said. “We’ll learn from this year’s issues what not to do.” However, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins said such an approach would create unnecessary risks coupled with potentially catastrophic consequences. “That’s a little concerning because people might die,” she said. Kristopher Surette, a project engineer for WorldTech Engineering, said Albanese D&S in Dracut was selected as the primary contractor. He also said the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will have inspectors on site at all times. In addition, Surette agreed to have a clerk of the works available to speak with residents and city officials. “We will be methodical as we move along,” he said. City Council approves High School SOI In other news, the council voted unanimously to approve the Statement of Interest for a new high school. However, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani emphasized that a new school is the long-term goal. “What we are actually asking for is space,” she said. “We are in dire need of space. We are concerned about what we’re going to do in the fall.” Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese said he is “perplexed” about the need for a new school and recommended using space at the former Pope John XXIII High School. “We have a perfectly good, useful school; we have about $40 million in COVID funds which could be used to convert that school and alleviate Senior Social set for April 20 M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) have planned the Senior Social Spring Fling party for Wednesday, April 20 beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Anthony’s Restaurant (105 Canal St. in Malden). The Council on Aging has chosen a delicious luncheon: minestrone soup, garden salad, a the overcrowding,” he said. “Even if we approve a new school now, it’s going to be five to six years to have it built.” Tahiliani said the process could take up to seven years. “We’re on step 1C of the process,” she said. “We’re open to any options at this point.” Assistant Superintendent of Operations Charles Obremski said Everett High School is exceeding its capacity by 387 students. As a result, nine spaces have been converted into classrooms since the school opened in 2007. However, he said those spaces were never intended to be used for that purpose. Obremski also spoke about the option of utilizing space on the second and third floors of the former Everett High School. However, he said “extensive work” would be needed to make that possible. “There’s probably no Internet access,” said Obremski, adding that significant improvements would also be needed for the building’s HVAC system. vehicle. Dashawn Teleau, 18, and Zejarius Walle, both of Malden, were passengers in the vehicle. Based on the behavior of the occupants, the officer requested additional officers to respond. Officers allegedly recovered a loaded 40 caliber firearm. All occupants were taken into custody and charged with various firearm violations. Teleau was also charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license. 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 split menu of baked fish and roast beef, roasted potatoes, vegetables, coffee and dessert. You will enjoy dancing to the smooth sound of Ray Cavicchio and his band. 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