Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 9, 2025 Mayor DeMaria Congratulates City Employee on Becoming a U.S. Citizen The Mayor congratulated Facilities Maintenance employee Asmira Mekic at City Hall Special to Th e Advocate After waiting 14 years to be M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently congratulated Asmira Mekic, who works in the City of Everett’s Facilities Maintenance Department, on becoming a United States citizen. given the proper clearance, Mekic arrived to the United States from Bosnia in 2018. Her sister, Asima, who also became a citizen in 2004, began working on the long process of submitting and fi ling all proper forms and making many phone calls in her pursuit of creating a path for Asmira and her family to be allowed to move to America. “Asmira is one of the hardest workers you will ever meet, and her work ethic is only rivaled by her sister Asima,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “They If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Mayor Carlo DeMaria congratulated Facilities Maintenance Department employee Asmira Mekic on becoming a United States citizen. are two of the nicest people you could ever meet, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Congratulations, Asmira. We are all very proud and happy for you.” BBB Scam Alert: Be careful if offered a “free roof inspection” R oofi ng scams tend to pop up after big storms. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) website address at https://www.bbb.org/ scamtracker/ often receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should know how to recognize these cons and always hire businesses they can trust. How the scam works: You receive a call or someone shows up at the door claiming to represent a roofi ng company that is working in your area. (Sometimes con artists use the names of legitimate companies, so always check BBB. org fi rst to learn the real address, phone number and name of the real company.) The fake “roofer” off ers a free inspection or an onthe-spot roof repair. Why, you ask? The person might claim that their company is working on a neighbor’s home and is off ering inspections to those living nearby, or they just happened to notice your damaged roof. But if you ask questions about where the business is located or how their services work – if you’re not dealing with an honest company – you’ll most likely be met with vague answers. If you are speaking on the phone to a con artist, they might hang up if pressed for more details. If you accept the free inspection from a con artist, the dishonest “inspector” shows up at your house. If they don’t fi nd enough wear and tear to merit a whole new roof, they might fabricate it, by tearing off shingles to mimic wind damage (so pay attention and watch what they do). Or they might show you pictures of someone else’s damaged roof. Don’t hire a company that does this! Repairs from such a dishonest business are not likely to be high quality. How to avoid roofing scams · Beware of unsolicited off ers. Many scams begin with a contractor who “just happens to be in the area” and notices that your roof or home appears to need repairs from the outside. Roofi ng scams typically increase in frequency after a powerful storm, so stay alert. Legitimate roofers might also be in the area, so be savvy enough to check BBB.org and do your homework before hiring. · Get your insurance company to inspect your roof and/or get a second opinion. Filing a claim with your insurance company goes on your record and could aff ect future claims or your continued coverage. Before signing any paperwork or contracts with a roofi ng company, you can have your inBBB SCAM ALERT | SEE PAGE 7
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