THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 5, 2023 Page 5 Mayor DeMaria Meets New Consul General of Brazil in Boston Consul General Santiago Mourão Visits Everett City Hall E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Santiago Mourão, the new Consul General of Brazil in Boston, at Everett City Hall. The Consulate General of Brazil in Boston serves Brazilians residing or passing through Massachusetts and surrounding states who are experiencing some type of difficulty. They off er assistance with passports, registrations, legal assistance and much more. “I’d like to thank the Consul General for coming to visit me at City Hall,” said Mayor DeMaria. Everett boasts a very large Brazilian community and we are DIPIERRO | FROM PAGE 1 tinue to shape our City for generations to come. As we continue to grow, we must maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods while protecting and improving our quality of life,” DiPierro said in an open letter to Ward Three Residents this past week. “We must work together as one to seize every opportunity for positive action. Now, more than ever - I am ready to be that leader,” he added. Anthony DiPierro is a life-long Everett resident and a graduate of Everett High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Suff olk University in American Government & Politics. DiPierro got involved in local government at a young age, realizing that public service is an effective and concrete way to give back to your community. After volunteering on numerous local and statewide campaigns, he decided to pursue a career in public service. He fi rst ran for City Councilor with the belief that taking the knowledge you learn on doorsteps across the city back to City Hall is how you make government work for all. He knows that working together respectfully is how we get the best results for people who live and work in our city. Since leaving office, DiPierro has become a homeowner in Ward Three and continues to work as a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent on Broadway in Everett. His civic engagements include fundraising for childhood cancer awareness and participation in a wide range of Everett activities. He recently furthered his education by earning a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion certifi cate from Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Consul General of Brazil in Boston Santiago Mourão. thankful for the services the Consul General of Brazil in Boston can provide to our residents.” For more information about Suff olk University’s Center for Continuing & Professional Education. The 10-week course was centered around the exploration of concepts such as unconscious bias, cultural intelligence, humility, privilege, power and more. While on the City Council, DiPierro had a proven track record of getting the job done. During his very fi rst meeting, he established the Council’s Special Committee on the Opioid Crisis to fi ght addiction in Everett. He worked closely with the administration to hire a city clinician and a substance abuse coordinator. In that same fi rst term, his colleagues unanimously appointed him to serve as the Council President, where he streamlined meetings and fostered a respectful and productive work environment. Also, he has consistently fought for traffi c calming measures that reduce the speed limit in residential areas. Additionally, he modernized the City’s outdated lodging house laws to ensure new hotels and developers pay their fair share to our City. Anthony DiPierro’s experience in local government gives him the ability to be the leader Ward Three deserves. During his 7 years in public offi ce, he built the relationships necessary to ensure Ward Three gets the best from city government. His private and public sector background give him clear insight into how local government can benefi t working families in our City. Good representation and the ability to deliver city services are what make people want to stay in Everett. In the coming months, Anthony will be hitting the streets the services the Consulate General of Brazil in Boston provides, please visit www.gov.br/ mre/pt-br/consulado-boston. to hear directly from residents. In the meantime, he welcomes your feedback. If you have a question, concern or idea - you can reach him on Facebook @ AnthonyforEverett, email him at ad4everett@gmail.com, or simply by leaving feedback at www.AnthonyDiPierro.com. MORTGAGE LOANS TO MAKE YOU FEEL MORE “AT HOME” • 1st Time Homebuyer Program • Flexible Rates & Terms • Easy Pre-Approvals • Local Decisions & Service • Great Rates & Super Service Apply online at memberspluscu.org or call or stop by any branch. memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 NMLS #472281 Equal Housing Opportunity MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH
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