THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 15, 2020 Page 7 Veterans Services Office needs Memorial Day volunteers A s you may know, due to the COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines, the City of Everett will be cancelling the traditional Memorial Day Services that were scheduled for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at the Glenwood Cemetery. However, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Veterans Services Office are moving forward with a plan to honor all our fallen military men and women by placing a U.S. flag on our heroes’ graves at both the Glenwood and Woodlawn Cemeteries in advance of Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed: Date: Monday, May 18 ANTENNAS | FROM PAGE 1 this measure is absolutely necessary to ensure that Everett’s 7,400 students have Internet access for distance learning. Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le said nothing more would be gained by belaboring the matter, particularly when there is no health risk. “What are we waiting for?” he asked. “Why are we prolonging the process?” How ev er, Council - lor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky shared a much different opinion. “Where is this going to stop?” he asked. “I don’t get this. I’m not voting for any of these – I’m sorry, Verizon.” Matewsky also said the city has reduced the number of utility poles, particularly on Broadway, by putting those utilities underground. In addition, Matewsky asked why the antennas could not be mountLocation: Glenwood Cemetery Time: 8–11 a.m. Date: Tuesday, May 19 Location: Woodlawn Cemetery Time: 7 a.m.–noon If you would like to register to volunteer, please contact Jeanne Cristiano at Jeanne. cristiano@ci.everett.ma.us or by text at 781605-7130 for detailed instructions and confirmation. Please note: Due to the COVID-19 Health and Safety Precautions, all registered volunteers will be required to wear a mask, and volunteers who have not registered in advance will not be accepted. ed on commercial buildings. “I don’t see them reaching out to commercial enterprises at all,” he said. In response, Peter Bowman of Verizon said that would not be possible as all small cell devices need to be on utility poles to function properly. Verizon also proposed the installation of two antennas at 27 Vaughn St. and at 19 Woodlawn Ave. Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin asked if the Vaughn Street location could be changed. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone asked the same question regarding the location on Woodlawn Avenue. However, Eric Campbell of Verizon said the FCC has strict limits about where antennas can be installed. Therefore, changing locations would not be possible. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro said he could not vote on either location without ~ LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT~ EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOL CHOICE The Everett School Committee, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 12, will hold a Public Hearing on the subject of School Choice on MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 at 6 p.m. This will be a remote-participation meeting. The meeting can be viewed live on the Everett Public Schools Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/everettmapublicschools). If you wish to participate in the public participation portion of the meeting, use the link/number listed below. This is not for viewing/listening to the meeting, only for calling in. Join Zoom Meeting https://ci-everett-ma.zoom.us/j/92710644409 Meeting ID: 927 1064 4409 One tap mobile +16465588656, 92710644409# Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 927 1064 4409 EVERETT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING The regularly scheduled Everett School Committee meeting on MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 will be held immediately following the Public Hearing on School Choice. This will be a remote-participation meeting that can be viewed live on the Everett Public Schools Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/everettmapublicschools). May 15, 2020 The City Council will allow Verizon Wireless to install three small cell antennas in the Woodlawn neighborhood. (Courtesy Photo) having a community meeting. The councillors voted to postpone those two requests to their June 8 meeting. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
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