EV R Vol. 31, No.18 -FREEEVE ETT D WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM Have a Safe & Happy Mother’s Day! e a Safe & ADV CTE V COCO www.advoca y Friday I Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 AT 617-387-2200 Friday, May 6, 2022 Remembering Mike Matarazzo By James D. Mitchell, Publisher t was a shock to learn on Thursday morning of the sudden passing of former Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo. It was only a few weeks ago when we posted the obituary for his son, Michael, who passed away on Easter Sunday. Our hearts go out to Denise and the Matarazzo family, his loving wife and mother to their late son. Mike was a force in the city. As the longtime former city clerk, he served the city with dignity, professionalism and a sense of humor. He would always offer a smile and a great conversation for anyone who knew him. Mike was blessed with so many gifts which he was always willing to share; from his musical talents leading a band in his youth, talents he had passed on to his son; to his passion of sharing his gifts of poetry, music, and writing the history of his beloved city of Everett. Mike was always there Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF Michael Matarazzo for my father and me when we fi rst began our journey publishing the Everett Advocate over 30 years ago; providing historical content on the city he loved so dearly. Mike could be found on New Year’s Eve at the 8/10 Bar & Grill as the DJ and Master of Ceremonies leading everyone into the New Year. This was what Mike was all about – leading, entertaining, educating, and serving everyone he knew. Our deepest condolences go out to Denise and the Matarazzo family. Everett will never be the same without him. RIP, Mike. Councillor Le runs from reporters following court date By Christopher Roberson SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com W ard 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le made a mad dash for the Malden District Court parking lot following his April 28 hearing on charges of indecent assault and battery filed by a female councillor. Because of the nature of the charges, the female councillor’s name has not been released. The charges stem from an incident on March 11 when Le allegedly slapped the female councillor on the rear end during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Schiavo Club. “It is incredibly frustrating and sad that in this day and age women still have to justify how assault is not okay,” said the female councillor. “Touching women inappropriately is not a joke; it is not business as usual and it should not be normalized.” COUNCILLOR | SEE PAGE 9
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