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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 12, 2023 Page 9 Harvard Kennedy School students present at City Hall M Students presented their semester-long project focusing on the opportunity for redevelopment at the 96.5-acre ExxonMobil site ayor Carlo DeMaria and City of Everett staff were pleased to be joined by students from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) for a presentation on their semester-long project focusing on the opportunity for redevelopment at the 96.5-acre ExxonMobil site. Utilizing Mayor DeMaria’s vision of the Lower Broadway Economic Development District to create a more vibrant district by replacing the unsightly and toxic parcels with highest and best uses, the students put together redevelopment scenarios through collaboration with local and state offi cials. Throughout the presentation, it was heavily emphasized that transportation improvements, such as the extension of the Silver Line and the installation of a Commuter Rail station in the area, are essential to achieving a high-density development that brings thousands of new jobs, residential units and engaging retail. The presentation concluded with an immersive Virtual Reality tour of the site, bringing to life the vision shared by both the City of Everett and the HKS students. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank Professor Linda Bilmes, the HKS faculty and the students – Nicole Cacozza, Mengyao Li, Zoe Iacovino, Monserrat Ocana and Femi Olamijulo – for their incredible work, and he looks forward to their continued partnership. 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM STORE HOURS: Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 A virtual reality tour of the site brought to life the vision shared by the City of Everett and the Harvard Kennedy School students. Come Play lottery here! Lottery Beer Wine WE'VE GOT ALL Mayor Carlo DeMaria and City of Everett staff were pleased to be joined by students, staff and faculty from the Harvard Kennedy School. Mayor announces Kids to Parks Day event A fun day with activities for kids and families at Swan Street Park M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the annual Kids to Parks Day event will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Swan Street Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All families are invited to enjoy various activities, interactive games, inflatable attractions, characters, face painting, music and much more. Kids to Parks Day is a nationally recognized day celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The goal is to get kids and families outside and off their electronic devices to utilize and enjoy their community’s recreational resources, parks and playgrounds. The City of Everett is joining in the celebration by inviting our youth to participate in this day by hosting an event at Swan Street Park for all to attend. For more information, please visit cityofeverett. com/events/kids-to-parksday. 5TH ANNUAL FRANK MASTROCOLA KIWANIS BOCCE TOURNAMENT FOR THE ERSILIA CUP TO BENEFIT EVERETT KIWANIS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITY Everett Kiwanis is proud to announce the fifth annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 10 at the Methuen Sons of Italy, 459 Merrimack St, Methuen at 8:00 am. First place team wins The Ersilia Cup and a $1000 cash prize. Second place team wins a $450 cash prize. Please join our fun competition and worthy cause! It is a great time with great people! Enter a team of four for $200 or as an individual for $50. No experience needed! We will teach you how to play! Cost includes a souvenir t-shirt and BBQ by Chef Rocco! Various table raffles including a brick of Lottery tickets! Please consider playing, being a sponsor or donating a raffle prize! YOUR NEEDS COVERED! WHEN Saturday, June 10, 2023 ──── TIME 8 AM – 5PM ──── WHERE Methuen Sons of Italy 459 Merrimack St Methuen ──── COST $200/team $50/player Soft Drinks Groceries 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM SPONSORED BY CONTACT SABATINO INSURANCE Rocco Longo Marlene Zizza everettkiwanis@gmail.com Kiwanis Club of Everett since 1925

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