THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 5, 2026 Page 9 at 2nd Rep. McGonagle honored Vietnam veteran Ronnie Senna Annual Vietnam Veterans Day held at the State House From left to right: State Representative Joe McGonagle, VSO Erika Corbeli, Ronnie Senna and Mayor Robert Van Campen. S tate Representative Joe McGonagle was thrilled to nominate Vietnam War veteran Ronnie Senna for recognition at the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day held at the State House. Senna was among 138 honorees who received a citation and challenge coin from Governor Maura Healey in appreciation of their service. While Senna was not able to attend the event in-person, his name was read before the crowd, including a special shout-out from Executive Office of Veteran’s Services Secretary Eric Goralnick during his speech. Senna also received a DEBATING | FROM PAGE 1 need and use a lot of power, often drawn from local grids, including power needed for cooling. Up to one-third of the power needed may be for cooling. They can run on solar and wind power, but the inconsistency of those sources requires conventional sources of power as well. Data centers use water for cooling, the volume of which could increase water use rates for the residents because the volume of use will increase — cited by Smith in her remarks. The same is true for electricity. In effect, residents could be subsidizing the data center by having to cover the cost of more water and electricity being used citywide. The idea of using non-drinkable water would, theoretically, DEBATING | SEE PAGE 18 citation from the House of Representatives. McGonagle had the opportunity to present Senna with his citations and coin during the Everett Veterans Luncheon held at the Connolly Center last week. McGonagle and Senna were joined by Mayor Robert Van Campen and Everett Veterans Service Officer Erika Corbeli as well as several veterans from Everett. “I was beyond thrilled to honor Ronnie at this event,” said McGonagle. “He is as humble as they come, rarely getting the recognition he deserves for serving this country Featured guests at the veterans luncheon. State Representative Joe McGonagle with Ronnie Senna and his friends. so valiantly. He has continued this service by volunteering and giving back to the Everett community for which I am so grateful. I am also so grateful to Mayor Van Campen and VSO Erika for helping to organize this luncheon so we could give Ronnie the proper thanks.” MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. SPONSORED BY
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