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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 5 Everett High School builds home tennis courts M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that Everett High School officially has new home tennis courts. While the city has tennis courts at the American Legion Memorial and at Clark, Edgewater, Forest, Garfield, Howarth and Lowell Parks, the high school lacked its own home tennis courts. The Everett High School home tennis courts are located at Thomas S. Rossetti Park near 1 Rivergreen Dr. “I want all of our sport teams at Everett High School to be well accommodated. They should feel like their fields and courts are a home away from home. I SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 one school. “You can’t identify the whole district as being overcrowded,” she said. Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the property formerly owned by General Electric is being considered as the site for the new school. DeMaria said he would also like to relocate Everett Stadium to the same area and construct a facility for the high school crew team. “I fully supJarick Walker describes rise to success in NFL By Christopher Roberson am ecstatic about this project being complete,” said DeMaria. “The tennis team truly deserved port going forward with the Statement of Interest,” he said. At this time, there is no indication as to what the cost might be of building a new high school. “It’s my belief that a new EHS would allow us to address overcrowding in every single school building,” School Committee Chairman Frank Parker said following the meeting. “This would allow us to add more trade offerings to our existing Career Technical Education program.” Safe Routes to School In other news, Judy Crocker, outreach coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), spoke about advancing the Safe Routes to School program in Everett. Six of the city’s 10 schools have participated in the program since 2009. Crocker said that as of 2018 a half-mile was the average distance between the Whittier their own designated space and I am sure they will be just as happy as I am.” School and the homes of the students who attended that school. She said at that time 80 percent of Whittier students lived within one mile of the school. Crocker also said the program offers a pedestrian safety curriculum for second and third grade students as well as a bike safety curriculum for second, fourth and eighth grade students. The program is currently used by 65 percent of school districts throughout the state. Last year alone, the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Grant provided funding for 232 projects. Senior Week and Graduation Tahiliani said Senior Week will begin on June 1 and Scholarship Night will be held on June 8. Unlike last year, she said, the traditional, in-person graduation ceremony will be held at Everett Stadium on June 9 at 6 p.m. Jarick Walker J arick Walker recently shared the path that took him from playing a handful of college football games to becoming the talent and marketing manager for the NFL. Growing up in Hyde Park, Walker spent two years as a linebacker for Catholic Memorial School in West RoxWALKER | SEE PAGE 17
Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Erik Costin will always have Everett at heart E rik Costin grew up in Everett in the 80s and 90s and attended Everett Schools. He graduated from Everett High School in 1998 and was a remarkable basketball player for Everett High School. He received numerous awards for his performance on the basketball team including two scholarships from the E Club and left a legacy. “The City of Everett will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Costin. “I enjoyed my time in the neighborhoods, playing basketball, and at Glendale Park. I may not have been the best student, but I am grateful for all those who mentored me. I learned how to work hard to achieve my goals.” After graduating Everett High School, Costin went on to attend Lasell University where he majored in legal studies. He also continued his basketball career at Lasell and scored 1000 points during his time there. While in college, Costin was an intern at the Everett Police Department and he thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Not only did he learn more about the city he loved, but he saw Everett from a different point of view. Upon graduating from Lasell University, Costin moved to Florida where he owns several companies that include a construction company, a real estate company, and a luxury home and building company. Over the years, Costin has never forgotten his roots. He has been exceptionally generous with donations to the Everett High School Athletics and started a scholarship under his name in the E Club. He has also helped children from Everett who needed assistance attend sports camps. “I am proud to give back and support a community that supported me,” said Costin. “I am fortunate that I am able to make donations and I credDPW Director Jerry Navarra and Erik Costin. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) it the City of Everett for teaching me how to be successful. I couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you from afar than with financially helping those who need the support.” Additionally, Costin carries the City of Everett with him each day when he goes to work. He named his office building “Glendale Park” after Glendale Park here in Everett and also has a mural of the “Old Glendale Park” in the lobby of this building. “Growing up, I spent time with my friends at Glendale Park,” said Costin. “Glendale Park and Everett hold a special place in my heart. I am grateful for the experiences he had in Everett because it helped shape me to be the person I am today.” On April 5, Mayor Carlo DeMaria proudly recognized Costin for his Everett pride and generosity to the City of Everett. DPW Director Jerry Navarra presented him with a plaque expressing Mayor DeMaria’s gratitude. The City of Everett is truly grateful for Costin’s unconditional love and support. “Erik Costin is an Everett legend and I was proud to honor him,” said Mayor DeMaria. “He was an exceptional basketball player at Everett High School and has become a remarkable man. Erik will always be a member of our community and we are all humbled by his generosity.” Costin currently resides in Florida with his wife, Dawn and two children Tyler and Luke, who have followed in his footsteps by playing in their schools’ sports programs. Pfizer vaccine clinic available for youth ages 12 and over M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the city of Everett in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) will be administering vaccines to youth ages 12 and over at Glendale Park on Saturday, June 5 beginning at 8 a.m. "The city of Everett is now able to vaccinate more members of the community," said DeMaria. "Our partnership with MGH will help ensure that Everett's youth will have the opportunity to be protected from this virus. I am hopeful that this will bring us another step closer to becoming a fully vaccinated community." MGH will be administering the Pfizer vaccine through a mobile van facility. Registration is required for those interested and eligible to receive the vaccine. To register, please email vaccines@ci.everett.ma.us with the child’s first and last name, date of birth, phone number, and email address. Please also include the parent’s or guardian’s first and last name who will be accompanying them to receive the vaccine. A confirmation email will be sent with an appointment.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 7 Mayor takes out nomination papers Mayor Carlo DeMaria is shown with his family after pulling papers on May 17 to run for reelection this fall. “When I became mayor, I made a promise to continue to better our community,” he said. “I am not finished – my job is not done.” (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Schnitzer donates $40K to Grace Food Pantry By Christopher Roberson R ecognizing the ongoing need to assuage food insecurity in the city, Schnitzer Steel Industries recently donated $40,000 to the Grace Food Pantry. “We believe in their mission and what they do every Saturday,” Schnitzer spokesperson Colin Kelly said during the donation event on May 18. “They just do incredible work.” He said company employees, vendors and customers raised $20,000 between November 2020 and January of this year. Schnitzer then matched that amount to bring the total donation to $40,000. Irene Cardillo, managing director of Grace Food Pantry, said this is not this first time that Schnitzer has stepped up, adding that the company donated $10,000 when the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced last spring. “They were our very first sponsor. I’ll never forget that,” she said. Cardillo said the donation will be used to help fund the pantry’s operating budget as well as to continue providing pandemic relief. “Even though there’s a vaccine, there’s still that hump we have to get over,” she said. 3RD ANNUAL FRANK MASTROCOLA KIWANIS BOCCE TOURNAMENT FOR THE ERSILIA CUP TO BENEFIT EVERETT KIWANIS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITY SPONSORED BY SABATINO INSURANCE WHEN: Saturday, June 12, 2021 TIME: Shown, from left to right, are Everett Maintenance Director George Lane, Michael Lachance of Schnitzer, Susan Rugnetta of Schnitzer, Simona DelloRusso of Schnitzer, Irene Cardillo, managing director of the Grace Food Pantry, John Silva of Schnitzer, Joseph Moriarity of Schnitzer and Pastor Jetro Caldeira of the Grace Food Pantry. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) 8 AM – 5 PM CONTACT: WHERE: Methuen Sons of Italy 459 Merrimack St. Methuen COST: $250/Team $75/Player
Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 City honors Haitian-Americans with fifth annual flag raising C By Christopher Roberson ity and state officials recently gathered with members of Everett’s Haitian-American population to recognize the 217 years that Haiti has been an independent nation. “This is more than just a flag raising,” said State Senator Sal DiDomenico during the fifth annual ceremony on May 18. “The Everett Haitian community is very important to us.” He also recognized the resolve of the city’s Haitian-American residents, as many of them have been on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the worst pandemic in our history, the Haitian community rose to the occasion,” said DiDomenico. “Giving back is in their soul, it’s in their core.” He also spoke about the diversity represented at Everett High School. “We have the most diverse high school in the Commonwealth,” said DiDomenico. “Not Somerville, not Cambridge, not Boston – it’s right here in Everett.” Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani said Haitian-American students represent the third highest ethnic population in the Everett Public Schools. She also lauded the district for its long-standing commitment to diversity. “I am so grateful to be part of this community,” she said. State Representative Joseph McGonagle Mayor Carlo DeMaria The Haitian Flag flaps in the breeze above Church Street. (Advocate photos by Christopher Roberson) State Representative Joseph McGonagle recalled traveling to Haiti. “The resiliency and strength of the Haitian people is something that I’ll never forget,” he said. Mayor Carlo DeMaria spoke about how General JeanJacques Dessalines declared victory over French General Napoleon Bonaparte, thus ending the Haitian Revolution in 1804. “Today, we celebrate their hardearned freedom,” said DeMaria, adding that Everett continues to be a melting pot of international cultures. “Everett is truly a welcoming place for all.” Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani DeMaria also said that after traveling to other countries he noticed that the United States Rev. Myrlande DesRosiers is the only nation with such a diverse immigrant population. “The great thing about America is it’s the only country that State Senator Sal DiDomenico embraces people from all over the world,” he said. “That’s what makes American the greatest country in the world.” Rev. Myrlande DesRosiers, director of the Everett Haitian Community Center, thanked DeMaria for his ongoing partnership with the city’s Haitian community. She also spoke about the importance of the Haitian Flag. “It’s the flag – you don’t touch it – it’s sacred,” she said. Councillor-at-Large Gerly Adrien said her parents moved to the United States from Haiti 41 years ago in pursuit of the American Dream. “As Haitians, we can do the impossible; together we are powerful,” she said. “We will never be forgotten.” City announces annual Memorial Day services M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the city of Everett, in partnership with the Veterans Services Department, will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Services will begin at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. "Memorial Day is a time for our community to pay tribute to those who have gone before us," said DeMaria. "I am proud to join our Veterans Services Department at Glenwood Cemetery for our Annual Memorial Day Services to remember the brave men and women who served our country, and made the ultimate sacrifice. I look forward to gathering to honor our courageous fallen heroes." The services will be held at the Gold Star Pavilion within the cemetery. DeMaria as well as Director of Veterans Services Jeanne Cristiano, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Joseph McGonagle, U.S. Coast Guard Warrant Officer Robert Leper and Bishop Robert Brown, senior pastor of Zion Church Ministries, are among those speaking at the event. Light refreshments will be served prior to the service. City to celebrate Pride Month M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the city will be raising the Pride Flag on Tuesday, June 1 to celebrate Pride Month. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. outside of City Hall. "I am proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and raise the Pride Flag in celebration of Pride Month," said DeMaria. "The City of Everett is a welcoming and inclusive community to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. As Mayor, I am committed to advocating for equality among all members of our community." Following the flag raising ceremony, DeMaria will be attending a ribbon cutting for the new LGBTQ+ Youth and Resource Center at the former Pope John XXIII High School. The center will be opening on June 1 to help youth growing up gay and struggling with the fear that it brings internally. The center hopes to be a resource to the community to help address the needs of our LGBTQ+ youth.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 9 Introducing the 2020-2021 EHS Crimson Tide Cross Country Team By Tara Vocino T he Everett High School coed cross country team is a bit smaller than in recent years due to COVID-19 protocols – without seniors and with just one junior. EHS CRIMSON TIDE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Fausto Paniagua, Wensley Mompremier, Arianna Reed and Luca Jean Noel. Back row, from left to right: EHS Head Coach Brendan Hahesy, Anthony Cooper, Sebastian Fong, Matth Telson and Samuel Desir-Mafouana. JUNIOR: Cross Country Head Coach Brendan Hahesy with the lone junior, Wensley Mompremier, during a recent practice at Everett High School. SOPHOMORES: Front row, from left to right: sophomores Samuel Desir-Mafouana and Luca Jean Noel. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are Head Coach Brendan Hahesy, Anthony Cooper and Matth Telson. FRESHMEN: Front row: freshman Arianna Reed. In the back row, from left to right, are Head Coach Brendan Hahesy and freshmen Sebastian Fong and Fausto Paniagua. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) City announces Text to Enroll for Alerts Program M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that residents can sign up to receive important news and updates from the city of Everett through a text message. Residents who do not currently receive alerts can register for this service through an online form. “It is important to keep our citizens informed about information and events,” said DeMaria. “Registering for our alerts is a way to ensure that all residents are informed of any news or updates occurring in the city. I hope more members of the community will sign up and welcome these updates.” The city encourages all residents to sign up for the public service announcements to receive news and updates in the community. Residents can sign up by texting “EVERETTMA” to 99411. Standard text message rates apply. A reply will be generated with a link that will prompt residents to complete a form.
Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Hundreds clean up Rivergreen Park By Tara Vocino M ore than 300 Malden and Everett residents gathered on Saturday for Rivergreen Park’s Earth Day Cleanup. Everett Public Library Reference Librarian Kathleen Slipp looks at the future of Everett in a Riverfront Plan rendering during Saturday’s Earth Day Cleanup at Rivergreen Park. Project Manager Pamela Shadley presents the Everett Riverfront Walkway to First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Mayor Carlo DeMaria was amazed at the community effort between Everett and Malden. The canoe and kayak launch ribbon is set to be cut. Everett’s Sustainability Planner Thomas Philbin said it was the largest cleanup they ever had. A round of applause follows the ribbon cutting. CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS: Pictured from left to right are, State Rep. Joseph McGonagle, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio, Interim City Council President Anthony DiPierro, Councillor at Large Richard Dellsola, First Lady Stacy DeMaria, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, School Committee member Millie Cardello, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins, and Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin. EVERETT’S FINEST: Pictured from left to right are, Officer Anthony Cruciotti, Local 94 Patrolman’s Union President/Officer Jermaine Bellard, Police Chief Steven Mazzie, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacey DeMaria, Bishop Robert Brown, Officer Patrick Johnson, and Officer Alex Vieira. Mass Bay Credit Union Business Development Specialist Marcus Kelleher rakes mulch beside the bicycle path. City of Everett employee volunteer cooking staff included Peter Sikora and Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Deanna Deveney, Esq. with Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin. EVERETT’S FIRST FAMILY: Pictured from left to right are, mother Rosa DeMaria, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady of Everett Stacy DeMaria, Caroline DeMaria, and Carlo DeMaria Jr.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 11 Mayor hosts Ward 1 community meeting The mayor presents an award to Developer John Preotle. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with members of his Administration, hosted the first virtual Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 12 with residents of Ward 1. Community members were eager to participate, ask questions about developments in the city and discuss issues occurring in their everyday lives. DeMaria is looking forward to upcoming meetings with residents of the remaining Wards. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Members of the Key Club and Everett Kiwanis gather together. Friends of the Malden River President Karen Buck addresses youth, as they clean up the Malden River. Shown, from left to right, are volunteers John Santon, Balina Therault, Kathryn Zinke, 9, and Brian Zinke move a nine-foot pile of mulch to be evenly distributed. Keverian School eighth grade art teacher Caroline DiCicco with Gurleen Kaur, local artist Ray Raja, and Gia Price paint “The Beautiful Earth” with exterior paint, water, and paint brushes for Earth Day. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Girls’ Field Hockey seniors present flowers to their parents, share college acceptance letters By Tara Vocino W earing purple hair ties in honor of junior goalie Sarai Velez, who has Hodgkin lymphoma, the Everett Crimson Tide Girls’ Varsity Field Hockey Team held their Senior Night recently at 7-Acres Park. Playing against the Malden High Golden Tornadoes, seven Everett High seniors presented flowers to their families and shared their career plans after with The Everett Advocate. Assistant Capt./Forward Michelle Pham presents to her brothers John and Thomas with her mother, Shirley Wang. Pham plans to attend UMass Amherst in the fall to study business/ marketing. Co-Captain/Forward Haley Oteri presents flowers to her sister, Alexis, father, David, sister, Madison, and mother, Camille. Oteri plans to attend Suffolk University to major in biology to become a physical therapist. Co-Captain/Forward Kaleigh Snook presents flowers to her brother, Ryan, sister, Cristina, brother, Nicholas, mother, Teena Oliveri, and father, Christopher. Snook plans to attend UMass Amherst this fall to study communications disorders to become a speech therapist. Co-Captain/Midfielder Ashley Fitzgerald presents to her father, William, brother, Jonathan, grandmother, Mary D’Alleva, and mother, Gina. Fitzgerald plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to study aerospace engineering. Asst. Captain/Forward Mimi Le presented flowers to her mother, Phuong Tran, and father, Hiep Le, during Everett High School’s Girls’ Varsity Field Hockey Senior Night. This fall, Le plans to attend College of the Holy Cross to major in biology/health studies. Co-Captain/Forward Keara Farrell presents to her mother, Andrea, and sister, Kayla. Farrell plans to attend UMass Amherst with a major in mathematics and a minor in secondary education in hopes of becoming a high school mathematics teacher. Asst. Captain/Forward Rebecca Covelle presents flowers to her mother, Maryann, and father, Christopher. Covelle is undecided on her career plans. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 13 New program from Cambridge Health Alliance and Vinfen provides housing support to patients in need C AMBRIDGE – Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), an academic community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston's metro-north region, has developed an innovative partnership with health and human services organization Vinfen to provide comprehensive housing support to patients in need. The program aims to help certain members of the Tufts-CHA MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) plan who have chronic medical or behavioral health conditions and who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Each year millions of American households face “housing insecurity,” a condition that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is no single definition of housing insecurity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services bases it on several key factors: trouble paying rent, overcrowding, moving frequently, staying with relatives or spending the bulk of household income on housing. HealthyPeople.gov notes that housing instability is a key social determinant of health and numerous studies have shown this condition to be a barrier to physical health and access to health care. The new CHA-Vinfen program includes housing navigation and related supports to help people access and maintain safe housing. This includes people who are un-housed as well as those at risk of losing their housing. Key components include pre-housing support, work to prevent evictions and improving the safety of current housing through home modifications. “CHA strives to meet patients where they are and support their needs,” said CHA’s Vice President for Population Health Management, Dr. David Elvin. “Over time, we have developed a greater understanding of the social factors that impact health and have expanded the traditional scope of healthcare providers. As stable and safe housing are so vital to health and wellbeing, we are excited to implement this new program. Rather than treat symptoms, this lets us support health at its foundations and help our patients thrive.” “Vinfen is pleased to partner with CHA on this important program. We share the belief that addressing housing instability will result in better health for the people we are serving in this unique partnership,” said Vinfen President/CEO Bruce Bird. “We have seen firsthand the dramatic impact of homelessness and the threat of eviction on the physical and mental health of people in our communities and are looking forward to addressing this crisis.” NEW PROGRAM | SEE PAGE 24 Baker to lift COVID restrictions on May 29 State to meet vaccination goal by beginning of June T he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public Health will issue a new face covering advisory consistent with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On June 15, Governor Charlie Baker will end the State of Emergency. The Administration also announced updates effective May 18, 2021, to revise face covering requirements for youth and amateur sports and other guidance relating to childcare programs and K-12 schools. The Administration will release updated guidance for summer camps. The Administration can take these steps to reopen the Commonwealth’s econBAKER | SEE PAGE 19
Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 contest to reward frontline workers Encore holding E ncore Boston Harbor is looking for deserving frontline workers to treat to a night of pampering. Three lucky winners will be chosen and must be able to redeem their prize package on June 18, June 25 or July 9. The package features an overnight stay, including transportation, dinner for two at Rare Steakhouse, treatments at The Salon and an exclusive retail experience. The contest is open to any person 21 and over who worked on the frontlines in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic in the following industries: healthcare, grocery, pharmaceutical, first responder, education, manufacturing, postal services, delivery, transportation, shelter and housing. The contest will end at midnight on Friday, May 28. To learn more, and nominate yourself or a loved one, please visit HYPERLINK "https://bit.ly/EBHGiveawayHero?fbclid=IwAR2qdbC8QRs3QhnzvIXAQ4jLIJFxvvEU7LAbh86rArQ8mgu3UrQfU06YO8s" \t "_blank" http:// bit.ly/EBHGiveawayHero. Everett High football completes undefeated season with win over Lynn Classical New Coach DiLoreto grateful for efforts of his players and coaches in COVID-19 affected season By Jason Mazzilli T he COVID-19 pandemic could not keep the Everett High football team from putting up another banner season. The Crimson Tide football team completed the 2021 "Fall 2" campaign unbeaten, following a 4212 victory over Lynn Classical Friday night on the road in Lynn at Manning Field. Everett went 3-0 in the COVID-shortened Greater Boston League campaign, knocking EHS Coach Rob DiLoreto off the three strongest GBL opponents, Lynn Classical, Revere and Lynn English in the season opener, all in convincing fashion. It was a great start for the career of first-year head coach Rob DiLoreto, who was appointed to the post in January of this year. Tyrese Baptiste, bound for UMaine in the fall, hauled in a 9-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring for the Crimson Tide, which led 20-0 at the end of the first quarter. Junior Brian Gibbs scored on a 27-yard run in the first quarter and Marcus Scott made a huge defensive play on a "scoop-andscore" play when he returned a fumble for a 31-yard touchdown. Ismael Zamor rushed for a touchdown 38 yards on a Jet Sweep for a 36-0 lead at the halftime break. Zamor has been Everett's top player this season and the top player in the Greater Boston League overall this season. DiLoreto said he was excited and pleased about the results both in this game and for the season. The EHS coach said he and his staff wished there had been more time for practice and games. He said the seniors were able to have a season and that the coaches were able to jumpstart into next season already, which is just 90 days away in August. Everett stars Josiah Stewart (Coastal Carolina) and Tyrese Baptiste (Maine) will begin their college football careers in August and the Tide will welcome back Junior running back JC Clerveaux. SPORTS | SEE PAGE 17
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 15 City Hosts Earth Day Celebration, Cleanup at Rivergreen Park O By Hannah DiGiovanni n Saturdaёy, May 15th, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the city of Everett hosted an Earth day Celebration and Cleanup at Rivergreen Wens Dorvil graduates from Assumption University W Caroline DiCicco, an art teacher at the George Keverian School, oversaw the creation of a mural representing the Mayor’s spring cleanup day and appraising the community’s cleanup efforts. Shown from left to right, are, Ms. DiCicco’s eighth grade art students Gurleen Kaur and Gia Price, and artist from the Greater Boston area Ray Raja. ORCESTER – Wens Dorvil of Everett was one of nearly 400 graduates to receive a bachelor’s degree during Assumption University’s 104th Commencement exercises on May 9 at the DCU Center in Worcester. J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. Shown in photos above, brother Adrian and sister, Natalie Lainez of Everett help enthusiastically to collect trash along the bike path at Rivergreen Park Park to discuss future plans for establishing Everett as a “Waterfront Community” and to reflect on the continued success by all of the community and collaborators on this project.
Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 7th Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic set for Saturday Field includes host Malden HS, Somerville, Salem Academy and Winthrop By Jason Mazzilli C hristie Serino is one of the most influential and most revered coaches and mentors in the region's history on the high school and college sports scene. He coached hockey at Saugus High, Malden Catholic, UNH and Merrimack College, as well baseball for many of his five sons' teams as well as at University of New Hampshire. On Saturday, for the seventh time, the late Coach Serino's legacy will be honored again with the playing of the 7th Annual Christie Serino Baseball Classic, where four teams will compete for the 2021 Championship. This will be the first time since the 2019 season the Classic will be held, having been sidelined along with the entire rest of the high school season in 2020. Malden High School Head Coach Steve Freker and the Golden Tornado baseball squad will host the Doubleheader action on two adjoining Malden fields, Maplewood Park and Rotondi Field, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with firstround action. The Championship Game is set for 1:30 p.m. at Maplewood Park featuring the two first-round winners, with a Consolation Game on the adjacent field. Malden High will play Salem Academy at 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Park in one firstround matchup, while Somerville High and Winthrop High will face off at 11:00 a.m. at Rotondi Field at Howard Park. Coach Freker said it has been an honor to memorialize Coach Serino all of these years. "He was a leader and mentor to hundreds of athletes and coaches. There is really no one in this region who has made such an impact on so many lives in the high school and college ranks," said Coach Freker, who is now in his fifth year at Malden High, returning after an 18-year absence. He was the head baseball coach at Saugus High from 2014-2016 and head baseball coach at Malden Catholic from 2000-2012. He coached baseball at Malden High from 19851999 previously. While at Malden Catholic, Freker served under Serino SPORTS | SEE PAGE 23
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 17 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 14 The three opponents wanted to test Everett in their first seasons in the newly expanded Greater Boston League. Coach DiLoreto said it was a memorable first season for him at the helm and he was happy at how the team and coaches came together for such a successful season. WALKER | FROM PAGE 5 bury. Following high school, he went on to play football for Boston College. Although he only played in six games, Walker still valued the experience of competing on the collegiate level. “When I was there, I walked onto the football team, which was crazy,” he said during a May 13 question and answer session sponsored by Everett High School. After graduating college with a bachelor’s degree in human development, Walker was unsure about his plans for the future. “I was a young 20-something and had no idea what life had to offer,” he said. However, he found a home with Boston Scholar Athletes and remained with the organization for four years. “From there, I took a risk,” he said, adding that he wanted to move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Therefore, he started working at the Nike Store on Newbury Street in Boston to save enough money for his move to southern California. However, something unexpected began to transpire. “What ended up happening was I began climbing the ranks at Nike,” he said. Eventually, Walker was transferred out of the retail division and took a marketing position at Nike’s Boston office. Despite his success in Boston, Walker had not forgotten about the West Coast. Therefore, he would periodically travel to Nike LA to pitch ideas for marketing campaigns. Three years later, his efforts paid off when Nike offered him the opportunity to go to Los Angeles. However, life in southern California was much different than life in Boston. “It was a night and day experience,” said Walker. During his two years with Nike LA, Walker organized a road race in Inglewood, California, a community that was still recovering from a crack cocaine epidemic which struck during the 1980s. “We shut down a freeway to have a race,” he said. Although Walker had the opportunity to take a position at Nike’s corporate office in Oregon, he opted to go work for the NFL, where WALKER | SEE PAGE 21
Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Suspect wanted in connection with fi re at Family Dollar Store Fire investigators believe this woman might have been involved in the fi re that broke out at the Family Dollar Store at 335 Ferry St. The fire occurred at about 9 p.m. on May 9. Anyone who can identify this woman is asked to contact Detective Joseph Furtado at 617389-5063. (Courtesy Photo) The COVID-19 Vaccine: Safe & Effective VACCINE COVID-19 The COVID-19 Vaccine was developed safely. The same safety steps that are used for all vaccines were followed for the COVID vaccine. Tens of thousands of people participated in clinical trials to prove the vaccine is safe and effective. Vaccine was able to be developed quickly because: When the pandemic began, scientists had been studying similar viruses for over 20 years, giving them a head start in creating this vaccine. Companies started producing the vaccine early to ensure immediate distribution upon approval. Join the millions who’ve been vaccinated. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT: mass.gov/CovidVaccine Commonwealth of Massachusetts
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 19 BAKER | FROM PAGE 13 omy because Massachusetts is on track to meet the goal set in December to fully vaccinate more than four million individuals by the first week of June. The Commonwealth is a leading state in vaccinating residents. To date, more than four million residents have received a first dose, with 3.2 million fully vaccinated. New cases have dropped by 89 percent since January 8, 2021. COVID-19 hospitalizations are down 88 percent since January 1, 2021, and the positive test rate is down by 88 percent after peaking at 8.7 percent on January 1, 2021. Effective May 29, all industries will be permitted to open. Except for remaining face covering requirements for public and private transportation systems and facilities housing vulnerable populations, all industry restrictions will be lifted, and capaciBAKER | SEE PAGE 22
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 21 S y Senior How Much Will You Need Sa e a Dear Savvy Senior, Is there an easy way to fi gure out how much I will need to save for retirement? My wife and I are both in our late fi fties and want to fi gure out about how much we’ll need in order to retire comfortably. Ready to Retire Dear Ready, How much money you need to retire comfortably is a great question that all working adults should ask themselves. Unfortunately, far too few ever bother thinking about it. But calculating an approximate number of how much you’ll need to have saved for retirement is actually pretty easy and doesn’t take long to do. It’s a simple, threestep process that includes estimating your future living expenses, tallying up your retirement income and calculating the diff erence. Estimate Living Expenses The fi rst step – estimating your future retirement living expenses – is the most diffi - cult. If you want a quick ballpark estimate, fi gure around 75 to 85 percent of your current gross income. That’s what most people fi nd they need to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement. If you want a more precise estimate, track your current living expenses on a worksheet and deduct any costs you expect to go away or decline when you retire, and add whatever new ones you anticipate. Costs you can scratch off your list include work-related expenses like commuting or lunches out, as well as the amount you’re socking away for retirement. You may also be able to deduct your mortgage if you expect to have it paid off by retirement, and your kid’s college expenses. Your income taxes should also be less. On the other hand, some costs will probably go up when you retire, like health care, and depending on your interests you may spend a lot more on travel, golf or other hobbies. And, if you’re going to be retired for 20 or 30 years you also need to factor in some occasional big budget items like a new roof, heating/air conditioning sysBY JIM MILLER to Save for Retirement? Mh W d tem or vehicle. Tally Retirement Income Step two is to calculate your retirement income. If you and/or your wife contribute to Social Security, go to SSA.gov/MyAccount to get your personalized statement that estimates what your retirement benefi ts will be at age 62, full retirement age and when you turn 70. In addition to Social Security, if you or your wife has a traditional pension plan from an employer, fi nd out from the plan administrator how much you are likely to get when you retire. And fi gure in any other income from other sources you expect to have, such as rental properties, part-time work, etc. Calculate the Diff erence The fi nal step is to do the calculations. Subtract your annual living expenses from your annual retirement income. If your income alone can cover your bills, you’re all set. If not, you’ll need to tap your savings, including your 401(k) plans, IRAs, or other investments to make up the diff erence. So, let’s say for example you need around $60,000 a year to meet your living and retirement expenses and pay taxes, and you and your wife expect to receive $35,000 a year from Social Security and other income. That leaves a $25,000 shortfall that you’ll need to pull from your nest egg each year ($60,000 – $35,000 = $25,000). Then, depending on what age you want to retire, you need to multiply your shortfall by at least 25 if you want to retire at 60, 20 to retire at 65, and 17 to retire at 70 – or in this case that would equate to $625,000, $500,000 and $425,000, respectively. Why 25, 20 and 17? Because that would allow you to pull four percent a year from your savings, which is a safe withdrawal strategy that in most cases will let your money last as long as you do. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Senio nior nr ior DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 2 score the need for this legislation. GreenRoots Waterfront Initiative Organizer Noemy Rodriguez spoke about language access barriers that prevented her community’s meaningful participation in the process of public comment against the construction of a local substation. Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts Executive Director Lizz Matos recounted injustices faced by people of color within the prison system. Among these is the use of classifi cation scores, which determine the minimum security level permitted for an inmate, and are often based on factors that are proxies for race, such as the number of years of completed college. Lawyers for Civil Rights Staff Attorney Lauren Sampson shared examples of disparate impacts within the education system, including the overrepresentation of boys of color who receive special education services and their underrepresentation in advanced placement classes. On March 29, the Legislature referred S.996/H.1792 to its Joint Committee on the Judiciary, where a hearing will be scheduled. WALKER | FROM PAGE 17 he has remained for the past year and a half. As the league’s talent and marketing manager, Walker said, one of his primary responsibilities is to attract younger fans. “It’s definitely hard; it’s an uphill battle,” he said. “A lot of people think the NBA is the biggest league in the country – the NFL far outpaces what the NBA is doing.” He has also worked with a number of celebrities in this capacity, including Kevin Hart, Cole Bennett, Lil Wayne, Desi Banks and Lil Baby. Although the NFL has a much greater corporate culture than Nike, Walker said, he has always tested the boundaries and strived to find different ways of doing things. “Every day when I go to work, I feel like I’m on this mission to change the narrative,” he said. Following the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the league’s CFO, Joseph Siclare, offered to speak with any employee who needed to talk. Walker was one of the few who took Siclare up on his offer. “I shared how we need to be bold; you can’t tiptoe around this topic,” said Walker. “I broke down in tears afterward. I felt that he listened.” Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call: Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. My special guest on Sunday, May 23 at 6 p.m. will be Tony Dow, best known for playing Wally Cleaver on the beloved and iconic television series “Leave it to Beaver.” Listeners are always invited to call in and talk with Tony. There are many ways you can listen to the show from anywhere in the world: If you have a smart speaker, simply say, “Play WMEX on Audacy.com” Download the free Audacy app on your phone or tablet Listen online at www.wmexboston.com Or tune into 1510 AM if you have an AM radio. Visit us at www.bobkatzenshow.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2021 session through May 14. The Senate has held 28 roll calls so far in 2021. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator votes and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. In the Senate, 39 of the 40 members did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. It is a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on 11 of the 28 roll calls while not voting on 17 of them. Sen. Spilka’s offi ce did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on her voting record. We specifi cally asked if Spilka was in the Statehouse building for all the formal and informal sessions; how the tradition developed that the president rarely votes; has she ever thought of breaking that tradition and being recorded on all roll calls; and how does she choose on which roll calls she will vote? The vast majority of the 40 senators are not in the Senate chamber during a session because of the COVD-19 pandemic. Most are watching and listening to the session from their home, business or Statehouse offi ce and voting remotely. Senators’ votes are communicated to Senate officials during the session or prior to the session if senators are informed in advance that there will be a roll call vote. If a member wants to speak on an issue under consideration, they do so on a separate “debate phone line” and their voice is then heard in the Senate chamber and by anyone watching the broadcast online. 2021 SENATE ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH MAY 14 The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Sal DiDomenico 100 percent (0) HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 10-14, the House met for a total of two hours and 48 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and 46 minutes. Mon. May 10 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Tues. May 11 No House session No Senate session Wed. May 12 No House session No Senate session Thurs. May 13 House 11:00 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 1:46 p.m. Fri. May 14 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com
Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 BAKER | FROM PAGE 19 ty will increase to 100 percent for all industries. The gathering limit will be rescinded. All industries will be encouraged to follow CDC guidance for cleaning and hygiene protocols. Last May the Administration HYPERLINK "https:// www.mass.gov/doc/reopening-massachusetts/download" published the reopening phases, which called for ending restrictions when vaccines became widely available. There are now more than 975 locations for Massachusetts residents to access vaccines without delay. Face covering guidance In line with updated CDC face covering guidance, the Administration will rescind the current face covering order and issue a new face covering advisory effective May 29. Non-vaccinated individuals are advised to continue wearing face masks and to continue distancing in most settings. The advisory will also recommend that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a face covering or social distance indoors or outdoors except for in certain situations. Face coverings will still be required for all individuals on public and private transportation (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), healthcare facilities and providers, congregate care settings and health and rehabilitative day services. Face coverings will also remain required indoors for staff and students of K-12 schools and early education providers. Youth and amateur sports face covering guidance On May 18, 2021, the youth and amateur sports guidance was updated to no longer require face coverings for youth athletes 18 and under while playing outdoor sports. Effective May 29, all youth and amateur sports restrictions will be lifted. K-12, early education and summer camp guidance On May 18, 2021, guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Early Education and Care was updated to no longer require masks for outdoor activities, such as recess, and to allow 21, of Everett Massachusetts, unfortunately passed away on the morning of May 11, 2021 at Boston Children’s Hospital after losing her long fought battle with leukemia. She was born on February 28, 2000 in Boston. She was a pastry chef in the making, learning her craft at Bunker Hill Community College, Class of 2022. She was a fun loving, talented baker who would brighten everyone’s day for the sharing of objects in classrooms, in both K-12 and childcare settings. This guidance will remain in effect beyond May 29. The AdministraEdera Mustacchia OBITUARIES whether she liked it or not. She had a passion for Japanese culture and wanted to know everything she could. She loved to bake; she would always say that her job in life would be making people fat and happy. I think everybody would want to be fat and happy, especially when it was because of her. She was talented in her craft, always striving to make new things and learn new techniques. She was also a wonderful storyteller, always bringing back old memories and making them known. She loved school, her teachers, caregivers, the color blue, telling jokes, laughing, her family, friends and all animals. Edera is survived by her parents Lala and Charles Mustacchia, brother Aleksandr Mustacchia, grandparents Bella Rasulova, Tofik Rasulov and Nicola Mustacchia, her aunts Kira Imprescia and Maria Serra, her uncles Joseph Imprescia and John Serra, cousins Sofia Sertion will release updated guidance for summer camps, effective May 29, which will include no longer requiring masks for outdoor activities. ra, Stella Serra, Nick Mustacchia and her beloved extended family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Jimmy Fund, in hopes of getting closer to a cure for cancer, or to Boston Children’s hospital, for their valiant efforts in trying to keep Edera healthy and comfortable.
THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 23 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 16 who was athletic director at the time, and also coached two of Coach Serino's sons, Nick and Anthony. Both of the sons were D-1 scholarship baseball players at UMass-Amherst. Nick Serino went on to the professional ranks with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, one of 8 professional MLB baseball players from Malden Catholic from 2006-2012. "We started the Serino Classic in 2014 at Saugus High and it was such a big success we brought it to Malden High when we returned here," Freker said. Tony Serino was an assistant coach at Malden High and Saugus High while the athletic director at Winthrop High now is Matt Serino, another Chris Serino son, to keep the ties going. It will be the season opener for Malden and Coach Freker said the Tornado team is excited about it. "What a way to open the season! Hopefully we can bring the title back to Malden!," he added. SERINO CLASSIC WINNERS 2014 Saugus 2015 Saugus 2016 Saugus 2017 Malden HS 2018 Malden HS 2019 East Boston 2020 No classic-COVID-19 2021 ????? Office/Commercial Space for Lease 1. May 21 is National Bike to Work Day; what inventor brothers operated a bike repair shop in Dayton, Ohio? 2. What is the world’s lowest freshwater lake? 3. What fruit has seeds on the outside? 4. May 22 is National Maritime Day; what are the three Canadian Maritime provinces? 5. How are Poppie Fresh, Biscuit and Bun Bun similar? 6. What First Lady wrote a newspaper column called “My Day”? 7. In what four Shakespearian plays do ghosts appear? 8. On May 23, 1934, Robert Moog was born, who invented what? 9. Mayor McCheese was mayor of what land in commercials? 10. Powhatan was the father of what Native American? 11. Who were the arch enemies of Bullwinkle and Rocky? 12. On May 24, 1883, what bridge over the East River in NYC opened (the world’s only steel-cabled, stone-towered bridge)? 13. In 1958 who received the only Golden Globe Award ever awarded for Most Glamorous Actress? 14. On May 25, 1895, the Republic of Formosa was formed on what island? 15. How are Blue Mountain, Kona and Java similar? 16. May 26 is World Otter Day; what two continents do otters not live on? 17. How are lightsaber, droid and wookie similar? 18. U.S. President Chester Arthur’s whisker style and favorite food were both called what? 19. What advice columnist with a pseudonym said, “The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie”? 20. On May 27, 1937, what bridge opened that has appeared in dozens of movies? ANSWERS 3 Large rooms, each with walk-in storage area. Ideal for Law Office or Aerobics Studio. Like new condition. Second floor elevator direct to unit. Seperate entrances - New Baths - Large Parking Area. On MBTA Bus Route #429. Located on Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza Rte. 1 South 425 Broadway Saugus Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 1. Flying airplane inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright 2. The Sea of Galilee 3. Strawberry 4. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island 5. They were characters in the Pillsbury toy line. 6. Eleanor Roosevelt 7. “Hamlet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth” and “Richard III” 8. An electronic music synthesizer 9. McDonaldland 10. Pocahontas 11. Boris and Natasha 12. The Brooklyn Bridge 13. Zsa Zsa Gabor 14. Taiwan 15. They are horticultural varieties of coff ee. 16. Antarctica and Australia 17. They are vocabulary in the Star Wars franchise. 18. Mutton chops 19. Ann Landers 20. The Golden Gate Bridge
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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 25 ~Handyman Services~ •Plumbing •Electric •Ceiling Fans •Waterheaters + More Call Tom 781-324-2770 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Construction Help Wanted Seeking Full-Time Laborers Basic construction knowledge, MA Drivers License with clean driving record a must. EVERETT ALUMINUM Call Steve at: (617) 389-3839 BIKE | FROM PAGE 3 vere. Winslow said that in 2005, “after a decade of study and negotiations,” Everett was the fi rst community to sign a lease with the MBTA, which allowed construction of the trail to begin. Malden, Saugus and Revere joined the effort soon thereafter. Between 2010 and 2015, Winslow said, offi cials in Everett, Malden, Saugus and Revere worked to clear the railbed and convert it into a bike trail. He said that earlier this year a bridge was installed over the Saugus River, and the section of the trail under Route 1 in Revere was paved. In addition, he said construction is underway in Everett to connect the trail to the Mystic River. The last leg of the project will be to bring the trail to an end at Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation. Winslow said that over the The Northern Strand Community Trail begins in Everett and travels through Malden, Revere and Saugus. The fi nal leg of the trail is expected to be completed by the end of the year, taking it to Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation. (Photo Courtesy of Bike to the Sea) Winslow said a counter was installed in Malden and recorded 50,000 pedestrians and bicyclists in July 2020. In addition, Winslow said resyears Bike to the Sea has received approximately $18 million from the Gateway Community Parks program as well as additional funding from Malden and Everett. However, another fi nancial push will be Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow Co-Founder of Bike to the Sea needed to complete the trail. “An additional $8 million investment will be necessary to connect the trail along Lynn Common, Market Street and Lynn Shore Drive to the beach,” said Winslow. Speaking about the number of residents who use the trail, idents can use the trail to access the Mystic River Trail in Everett. “The Northern Strand has been designated to be part of the East Coast Greenway/Bike Route 1 which extends off and on-road from Maine to Key West, Florida,” he said. Looking ahead, Jonah Chiarenza, executive director of Bike to the Sea, said he would like to have ongoing trail runs and clean ups to “develop synergies for economic investment and improved access to recreation.” Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 FRANK’S Housepainting 781-321-2499 (781) 289-0698 “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Moms Cancer Fighting Angels prepare for third annual Touch-A-Truck event – May 23 T he Moms Cancer-Fighting Angel’s Relay Team will be holding their 3rd annual Touch-A-Truck event to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Sunday, May 23 at Fuddruckers in Saugus (900 Broadway [Route 1]). The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Event organizer Guy Moley says the event will include a wide range of vehicles: military vehicles, first responders, Saugus Police and Fire Departments, the Saugus Department of Public Works, a crane from Iron Tree, a response boat from the U.S. Coast Guard in addition to vehicles from National Grid, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Broco Oil, Angelo’s Petroleum, Junkster Bags and many more. Special guest Todd Angilly, who sings the National Anthem at the Boston Bruins games, will open the event with the National Anthem. The Melrose Police Officer trainer will hold a K9 demonstration with his K9 partner Nero at 1:30 p.m. Social distancing will be enforced, and sanitation stations will be available throughout the lot. Masks are mandatory. Also, please come hungry because Fuddruckers will be generously donating 20 percent of all food sales to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Wakefield during the event. Please contact Guy Moley with any questions about the event at 781-640-1310. REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Ortiz, Karina BUYER2 Masum, Shek M Zaman, Rejoana Chaudhary, Dipnarayan Chaudhary, Parwati K Jigme, Thupten Nangpa, Kalsang SELLER1 SELLER2 Bsharat, Mohammad Bsharat, Hanan N 68 Linden St #21 Mann, Johnney Flynn, John S Delling, Janice A Dowdie, Lorraine T 25 Edith St ADDRESS CITY DATE Everett 21 Staples Ave #21 Everett 6 Cedar Ter Everett Everett PRICE 29.04.2021 28.04.2021 28.04.2021 26.04.2021 $170 000,00 $260 000,00 $420 000,00 $503 000,00
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