Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 26, 2020 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.939 Mid Unleaded $2.539 Super $2.599 Diesel Fuel $2.459 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.219 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM COVID-19 brings changes to city jobs By Christopher Roberson I n just three short months, George Lane’s position as the director of the Facility Maintenance Department has morphed into something much more than keeping the city’s buildings up and running. “Everything is more complicated across the board,” he said, adding that one of his new duties is to oversee the distribution of “five to seven” tons of food each week. In addition, Lane said, his department is responsible for keeping City Hall stocked with sanitizer. However, that is easier said than done. “It’s already hard enough to obtain these products,” he said. Lane said he ordered 150 cases of Purell hand sanitizer and thus far, 60 of them have arrived in Everett. He also said touch-free faucets have been installed in City Hall as well as “$8,000 to $10,000” in Plexiglas. City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said the biggest changes in his job have been organizing virtual City Council meetings and serving residents online. He said that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 15,000 residents would come into his office every year. Cornelio also said he is one the few City Hall employees who continue to go into work despite the risk of contracting the virus. “I’ve been in since day one of COVID,” he said. Land Use Planner Shane O’Brien said learning to use Zoom has been a challenge, adding that it was initially difficult to ensure that residents had the opportunity to participate in meetings. “Public access was one of the biggest issues that we had to overcome,” he said. “It was a struggle at first; it was an interesting shift,” he said. However, O’Brien and his colleagues were quick to adapt. He said two major projects on Norman Street and Garvey Street were both approved remotely. In addition, O’Brien said, permit applications can be filled out online and signed electronically using DocuSign. “When problems arise, we figure out ways to solve them. That’s our job,” he said. Mayor’s son looking to donate basketball hoop By Christopher Roberson Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. A fter receiving a regulation size basketball hoop as a gift a few weeks ago, Carlo DeMaria, Jr., the son of Mayor Carlo DeMaria, has decided to donate it. In prior years, he had enjoyed playing and coaching in the Everett Youth Basketball League; however, between going to school and working full-time, he has not been able to use the hoop very much. Therefore, DeMaria decided he would like to give the hoop to the Family Veterans Housing development behind Everett High School, adding that he has submitted his request to the city’s Housing Authority. “There’s no basketball hoop in that area,” he said. “I definitely want it to stay in the Everett community; I want to bring some happiness.” Prices subject to change We're all in this together! Stay Safe! FLEET
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