THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 14, 2024 Page 5 Everett resident named to spring 2024 Dean’s List and Graduates from Hofstra V ictoria Chaparro of Everett excelled during her final semester at Hofstra University, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s Listas she graduated in May, earning a degree in Health Science. Hofstra University’s primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an STRONG | FROM PAGE 1 “Thank you for this opportunity to serve the city,” he said in remarks in the City Council chamber filled with relatives, friends and colleagues. Before speaking, Strong asked the large audience to pause for a moment of silence in memory of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He also thanked retiring Chief Steve Mazzie for his 32 years of service, including 20 as Chief. “You always looked out for the officers and made sure they had what they needed,” he told Mazzie. “Enjoy your retirement. You’ve earned it.” Strong’s term will start July 1 and run to June 30, 2027. He is currently a captain and has been on the force 35 years, after having grown up on Veterans Avenue and graduating Everett High School in 1985. At a reception in the Mayor’s Conference Room before his inauguration by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, Strong said, “I’m looking forward to serving the citizens of Everett.” Mayor Carlo Demaria also thanked Mazzie during the reception “for treating everyone with respect regardless of where they came from. You made my job easy.” “I’ll miss the people I’ve environment that encourages, nurtures and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and dedicated faculty, alongside a beautiful campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach. worked with, but its feels good to have an end date to move on,” Mazzie said. He also said he tried to bring respect, pride and professionalism to the department to deal with an increasingly diverse population. “Not that it didn’t have it, but things weren’t firing on all cylinders,” he recalled. “I’m from the city and knew what people wanted.” His success was confirmed by Strong’s sense that the department is in good shape. Mazzie also recalled getting calls at all hours of the day and night as Chief. “It’s not a 9-5 job,” he said. Before the regular meeting, the Council held a Public Hearing on the Fiscal 2025 budget, including the Capital Improvement Plan they reviewed and rejected June 3 on the grounds it’s incomplete. The hearing lasted less than an hour with no discussion from Councillors and no significant remarks from attendees. Since June 3rd, the Councillors had not received any additional information on the CIP. “I’m hoping to have something to complete it,” Council President Robert Van Campen said. “We know the old High School needs money.” The building houses a boxSTRONG | SEE PAGE 8 J Jackson named to Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Stonehill College acob Jackson, a member of the Class of 2024 from Everett, Mass., has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher and must have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered. Stonehill College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948. Located on the beautiful 387-acre campus and former estate of Frederick Lothrop Ames in North Easton, Mass., it is a community of scholarship and faith, anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person. For more info, access https://www. stonehill.edu/ MPCU Business Banking: The Account That EMPOWERS YOU! • No Fee Checking • Free Online Banking & Bill Pay* • No ATM Fees @ over 30,000 Locations • No Minimums • Mobile App: Bank Anywhere We know your value in the community! Apply online at memberspluscu.org/business-accounts memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH *Mobile carrier fees may apply. WINCHESTER Window Glass & Screen Repair
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