THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 22, 2022 Page 9 Triangle, Inc. Honors Dr. Philip B. Conti as its 2022 Founders Award Recipient Triangle Celebrates 50 years of Serving the Disability Community M ALDEN — On Thursday, April 28 at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Triangle, Inc., will celebrate its 50th Anniversary of serving the disability community. The 50th Anniversary Founders Award will be presented to Dr. Philip Conti. As one of the founders of the organization, Dr. Conti was instrumental in creating an empowering, safe, and loving community in the “Triangle” of Everett, Malden, and Medford in the early 1970s. He remained involved with the organization for many decades and helped nurture the growth and evolution of Triangle programs. Dr. Philip B. Conti is the Clinical Director & General Dentist at Maplewood Dental Associates in Malden, MA. He was born in Everett, Massachusetts, and raised in Malden, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Malden High School and attended Brandeis University. He graduated with a bachelor’s in biology and simultaneously attended the New England Conservatory of Music (special voice student) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, achieving his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Conti worked at the Cancer Research Department at Tufts Medical Center from 1958 to 1962 as a biologist, screening steroids on a National Institute of Health Grant and co-authored many research publications. This year’s event will return to JFK Library and Museum for Triangle’s first in-person awards ceremony and fundraiser since 2019. On this landmark year in the organization’s history, Triangle Inc. is thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of the thousands of Triangle participants who have been a part of its community since the 1970s, while also looking forward to highlighting exciting new programs that will allow the organization to grow, evolve, and thrive in the decades to come. In its 50 years, Triangle has since grown into one of the leading disability services agencies in the Commonwealth with multiple locations in Malden, a recently expanded site in Salem, a downtown location in Randolph, and a Boston office that is home to the service-learning and abuse prevention programs. Each year, Triangle reaches 4,000 people with disabilities from more than 100 cities and towns and continues to improve and diversify programs and services to better meet the evolving needs of the disability community. About Triangle, Inc. Since 1971, Triangle, Inc. has empowered people with disabilities and their families to live rich, fulfilling lives. With a strong focus on employAlleged Quincy loan shark arrested at Encore By Christopher Roberson imanh Le, 50, of Quincy, was recently charged with running a usury operation out of Encore Boston Harbor. Commonly known as loan-sharking, usury is defined as “loaning money to individuals at an interest rate that is above a maximum legal rate.” According to Attorney GenK eral Maura Healey’s Office, Le used cash and casino chips to provide loans to patrons. However, the loans either carried a daily interest rate of five percent or a weekly interest rate of 10 percent. Massachusetts usury laws prohibit annual loan interest rates from exceeding 20 percent. Le was taken into police custody on April 10 at Encore and was charged with four counts of usury. During her arraignment the following day, Le pleaded not guilty and was released on her own perEverett Kiwanis Club supports MOA sonal recognizance. However, she was ordered to remain in Massachusetts, forfeit her passport and stay away from Encore and any witnesses. Le has also been accused of running loan shark operations in Quincy and Dorchester. She is scheduled to be back in court on June 24. Under state law, Le, if convicted, could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs The Everett Kiwanis Club recently presented a check to Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) Executive Director & Founder Paul Hammersley (center) for his organization’s work in battling substance abuse and addiction. Pictured presenting a check to Hammersley at the 8/10 Bar & Grille in Everett recently are Everett Kiwanis Club Immediate Past President Jim Mitchell and Kiwanis Club President KathyAnn Dottin. (Advocate photo) Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping ment, empowerment, independence, and community engagement, Triangle, Inc. reaches more than 4,000 people across eastern Massachusetts each year. Through all of its efforts, Triangle, Inc. reminds our communities that we are all people with abilities. Learn more about the organization and its impact at triangle-inc.org. Hall Rentals Available Excellent rates Call 781-324-9570
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