Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, May 17, 2019 OP-ED: Volunteers Make Annual Spring Clean Up A Great Success T By Mayor Carlo DeMaria his past weekend, I was overwhelmed by the turnout for our Annual Spring Cleanup. I am humbled by the numbers of residents, local officials, nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteer groups and municipal employees that all came together to improve our City. We are fortunate to have such a great community that cares about our environment. On Saturday, it was clear to me that we come together like no other community in the Commonwealth in a cooperative effort to make the City of Everett a special place. People from all over the city took time out of their busy Saturday, on the nicest day of the year, to clean areas throughout the city, including parking lots and green spaces. The work that was accomplished would not have been possible if not for the hunLaw Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available 54 OAKES STREET EVERETT, MA 02149 Phone (617) 389-2448 www.saseverett.com Preschool to Grade 8 (PreK program starts at 2.9) http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Christian Values & Strong Academics Before/After School Programs Extra-Curricular Activities Financial Assistance Available Come and see the difference we can make in the life of your child! Se habla Español - Falamos Português Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Bring this ad and receive $50 off your registration. (New Families Only) Registration is on-going. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Rep. Joseph McGonagle were happy to present Everett High School Band members with an $8,000 donation on behalf of Mayor DeMaria and the Representative’s Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner that was held in March. The proceeds that were made at the dinner will assist the band as they prepare to represent Everett in Washington, D.C., for the Nation’s Memorial Day Services. (Courtesy Photo) dreds of volunteers. Senior citizens, city employees, and city organizations removed debris, painted over graffiti, prepared gardens for the summer months, painted street art, planted flowers, and helped improve our quality of life here in Everett. I was particularly heartened to see so many young students volunteering. It was evident that these young adults have a strong work ethic and responsibility, and qualities that will ultimately benefit them in their adult lives. I know a majority of you were probably sore on Sunday, but let me tell you, as Mayor, I am proud of the work that was accomplished. We came together as a community to make sure that we maintain a quality life that is accommodating to all residents. A city is only as strong as its people, and the over 175 volunteers undoubtedly showed that. To all the sponsors – Encore Boston Harbor, BSC Group, Community Growers, Friends of the Malden River and Bobrek Engineering – I remain truly humbled by your gestures in helping my administration continue to improve the beauty of our community. Once again, thank you for coming together and participating in our Spring Clean Up. Your work and dedication certainly did not go unnoticed and I truly appreciate it not only as Mayor, but also as a resident of the City of Everett. EHS Band receives $8K donation for Washington, D.C., trip
3 Publizr Home