School officials launch superintendent search First public forum slated for June 25 By Christopher Roberson F or the first time in three decades, the School Committee is harnessed with the task of hiring a new superintendent of schools. Ward 3 Member Frank Parker said the search process will begin with a public forum on June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Parlin Library. “We want public involvement, it’s all about transparency,” he said. “People want to have a say.” Parker said that going forward a series of public forums will be SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 8 Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 418 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM Vol. 28, No. 25 Friday, June 21 , 2019 ADVOCATE Free Every Friday www.advocatenews.net 617-387-2200 Mayor pushes public transportation options for casino patrons By Christopher Roberson W ith the opening of Encore Boston Harbor just a few days away, the message from Mayor Carlo DeMaria was clear: Avoid Lower Broadway. “Please leave your cars at home,” he said during a June 19 press conference with state and local law enforcement. “We want you to enjoy your experience without having to worry about the roadways.” DeMaria said that in addition to the MBTA, other modes of transportation include water taxis, motor coaches and Encore’s fleet of shuttle buses. Robert DeSalvio, president of Encore Boston Harbor, said twohour transportation meetings have been held biweekly since February. “We agonized over this plan,” he said. “We took this very seriously; we have literally thrown everything we could Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio recently spoke to the media about the various modes of transportation to and from the casino. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) at this.” DeSalvio also called attention to the 750,000 residents who live within walking distance of the CASINO | SEE PAGE 2 Right by you. Member FDIC Member SIF Messinger Insurance Agency, Inc. SINCE 1921 475 Broadway, Everett Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 98 Years of Excellence! Timothy, Daniel & David LaRovere Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm / Saturdays: 9am to 1pm Quote your policy online: www.messingerinsurance.com (617) 387-6691 CONVENIENT PARKING IN REAR Open 7 days 6AM to 10PM 13% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 7% PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT 10% MULTI CAR DISCOUNT 423 Broadway, Everett Sq. BEST KENO LOUNGE erett Sq IN EVERETT P L U C S K Y K S O M E H O
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