THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Page 5 DiPierro Garners Local Labor Union Support W ard 3 City Councillor Anthony DiPierro has announced the endorsements of several local labor organizations for his reelection campaign. To date, his campaign has received the support of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, Laborers Local 22, I.B.E.W. Local 103, Carpenters Local 328, Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6, Iron Workers Local 7, Pipefitters Local 537 and Roofers Local 33. “The Carmen’s Union feels very fortunate to have a friend of your stature and integrity running for re-election for Everett Council Ward 3,” said John Clancy, recording secretary of Local 589, in a letter to DiPierro. “You will continue to be a great asset to the working men and women in the City of Everett.” DiPierro’s union ties are strong. His mother, Tinamarie Saldutti, currently works as a union steward at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Project, giving him a vested interest in ensuring working families are well represented, especially in loWard 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro is shown with his mother, Tinamarie Saldutti. cal government during these unprecedented times. “The Executive Board and members of Local 22 are very grateful for your continued support and ongoing commitment to the working men and women in construction,” said Louis Mandarini, Jr., business manager of Laborers Local 22. “I’m honored to receive these endorsements so early in this race,” DiPierro said. “As the proud son of a Local 22 Labor(Courtesy Photo) er, working families in Everett ought to know they have a strong voice in their corner on The Everett City Council.” To stay up to date with DiPierro’s reelection campaign, visit www.AnthonyDiPierro. com, like him on Facebook @ AnthonyforEverett, or follow him on Twitter @Anthony4Everett. Residents can also reach him by calling 617-394-8235 or by emailing him at anthony@ anthonydipierro.com. EPD school resource officer thrives in new role helping Everett’s homeless able to take the woman to a local detox facility. Although she was not related to the woman, Donnelly was able to obtain authorization from the court to act on the woman’s behalf. Later on the woman’s boyfriend also came forward to request help. After the couple completed their 90day treatment programs, Donnelly said, she “literally never saw them again.” However, she later learned that their quality of life had improved. It was that initial interaction that put the outreach effort into motion. However, Donnelly and O’Donnell made it very clear that, although they are there to help, acts such as public drunkenness and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. EPD | SEE PAGE 23 Officer Jillian Donnelly By Christopher Roberson fter the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, Everett Police Officer Jillian DonA nelly, who had previously been a school resource officer, found herself filling the role of a community outreach officer to “aid the vulnerable homeless population in the city.” Under the guidance of Sgt. Dennis O’Donnell, Donnelly has continued to reach out to the city’s growing number of homeless individuals. “It’s a constant, continuous, collaborative effort,” she said. “But it’s definitely been a blessing to be able to help these people.” Last fall, an intoxicated woman appeared at City Hall begging for help. In response, Donnelly was
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