Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Uga earns master’s degree from University of Maryland A The university held a virtual stateside commencement on May 15 for more than 5,500 graduates. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA DELPHI, Md. – Brianna Marie Uga of Everett recently earned her Master of Science Degree in Biotechnology from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Mayor addresses concerns over housing, transportation By Christopher Roberson M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently spoke about the ongoing push from his administration to bolster public transportation and to alleviate the city’s housing shortage. “We have a lot of overcrowding in our community; a lot of people tend to want to live in Everett,” he said during the Ward 2 Community Meeting on May 26. In addition, he said the cost of renting continues to be extremely high. “Rents are exorbitant,” said DeMaria, adding that the cost of renting a room now ranges between $1,000 and $1,200. However, DeMaria assured residents, particularly senior citizens, that additional housing is in the pipeline with developments planned for the Broadway properties formerly occupied by St. Therese Parish and Pope John XXIII High School. He also said another 500 units of housing are planned for the Boston Street property formerly occupied by Wood Waste of Boston. Resident Colleen Garrity asked DeMaria why he is in favor of housing without parking. In response, he said that although many residents use public transportation, there are still “too many cars” in the city. “We need to change the thinking,” said DeMaria, adding that in the coming months landlords will not rent an apartment to anyone who has a car. Transportation Planner Jay Monty said all affordable housing units must have one parking space. He also said that podium parking has become increasingly popular. However, Monty said there is still much to be done before Everett can achieve its zero parking objective. “We have to get to a place where we have the amenities,” he said. “We’re working in that direction.” Resident Patrick Dailey asked if redistricting would be a possible solution to the schools being overcrowded, adding that the Pope John building can accommodate 1,150 students and could be used as a middle school. Although that opMAYOR | SEE PAGE 23 Councillor Capone takes out nomination papers for the Office of Mayor Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone officially entered the mayor’s race last Monday when he took out nomination papers at City Hall. Along with Capone were his wife, Michele, and their son, Zach. “My family and I are prepared for a busy summer of campaigning. We have already started door knocking and are overwhelmed by the support,” said Capone. “This campaign is not about me,” said Capone. “It’s about the residents of Everett. We are running so that every voice gets heard and every opinion matters. I’m excited about speaking with our residents and working to earn their support in September.” (Courtesy Photo)
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