THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 16, 2023 Page 3 Chris Simonelli Hired As Everett’s Substance Abuse Director By Tara Vocino T he new substance abuse coordinator introduced himself before the city council during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. The motion was offered by Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky, who has known Simonelli for 45 years, along with Ward 6 City Councillor Al Lattanzi. “I’m very glad that the city has employed someone with this man’s experience in substance abuse issues, not only in Malden,” Matewsky said. “The mayor has made a good choice.” Simonelli, who is in recovery, said he was campaigning for his election to ward 7 city councillor in Malden when he met Mayor Carlo DeMaria. DeMaria invited Simonelli to round-table discussions, and met with him again on a few Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky congratulated Chris Simonelli as the city’s new substance abuse councillor. Simonelli also serves as the Ward 7 Councillor in Malden. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) occasions. Simonelli will serve as a point person for the city council. Six months later, they have an Everett Recovery Connection to help get people into treatment. Simonelli will work 23 hours a week under the Board of Health department. However, he is available at any hour. Councillor-At-Large Stephanie Smith asked if someone wants to go into treatment what is the best way to do it. “It’s a much-needed program in Everett,” Smith said. Simonelli said they call the SIMONELLI | SEE PAGE 13 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
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