THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 16, 2023 Page 13 SIMONELLI | FROM PAGE 3 Mayor DeMaria Announces Everett’s Pride Celebration Residents are invited to celebrate Pride Month with a fun-fi lled day of food, music and activities E Christopher Simonelli appeared before the city council to introduce himself and present his vision. numbers on the pamphlet, which is in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Ward 3 City Councillor Darren Costa said he appreciates the updates on the website. He asked Simonelli to check to see if the information is up to date on ECTV. “Welcome, and thanks for your service,” Costa said. Councillor-At-Large Richard Dell Isola said it’s probably the most important program in the city. “I welcome you to Everett,” Dell Isola said. Simonelli said he works to get the addicts and their families together as part of the recovery process. Lattanzi said people on the Everett-Malden line have a lot of good things to say about him. “You’ve come a long way,” Lattanzi said. “Very proud of the fact that I know you.” Ward 2 City Councillor Stephanie Martins said he is invited to have a table in Ward 2. She asked about language access. “Thank you so much for this important work,” Martins said. Simonelli suggested they call 311, and they may have interpreters. He said when he was in detox for a year, there weren’t a lot people of Haitian nor Asian American descent. Matewsky said the city is very lucky to have Simonelli, and he referred the motion back to the sponsor. “I’ll do outreach, now that the nice weather is coming,” Simonelli said. “Get folks into treatment, and make it a household name.” For information, visit 484 Broadway, Everett, Room 20, or call 617-944-0215. VERET T, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Pride Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 24, at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cabot Street, from 11am to 4pm. The City is proud to join in the celebration or Pride month with LGBTQIA+ members of our community. There will be food, music and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the day. Hosted by DJ Cilla BK, the event will feature live performances by Lex the Shaman, Adrienne Mack Davis, Cherry and Convict Julie. Attendees are encouraged to take the courtesy Neighborhood Runner shuttle provided by Encore to the event, which has added the stadium to the route for the day. To find the full schedule and learn more about this free service, please visit cityofeverett.com/resident-services/everett-living/encore-neighborhood-runner-shuttle-service. Pride Month is celebrated throughout the month of June every year to recognize and celebrate persons who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The City will be joining in celebrations across the country by inviting residents and their families to come together as a community while enjoying food, music and fun activities for all. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Christopher Simonelli will work alongside the Board of Health in his new role.
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