Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 26, 2020 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net The Coronavirus Count O Everett continues with fourth highest rating in state for COViD-19 city/town. ver the past week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Everett increased from 1,724 to 1,747 cases – a 1.3 percent increase, according to the latest weekly city/town cases available Wednesday. Everett has the fourth highest rate in the state, with an average of 3,599.36 per 100,000. Of the 6,774 people who were tested for COVID-19, 25.79 percent tested positive for the virus. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Everett to those in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-response-reporting – click on COVID-19 cases by PRIOR VOTE | FROM PAGE 1 back,” said Adrien during the council’s June 22 meeting, adding that she did not understand why her resolution was being reconsidered, particularly after the council had voted on it. “My questions have not been answered.” President Rosa DiFlorio attempted to intervene, but Adrien was relentless. “You do not cut me off,” said Adrien. “You don’t cut anyone else off.” Councillor-at-Large Peter Napolitano said it is not uncommon for resolutions to be reconsidered after a vote. Chelsea (7,718.12 per 100,000), Brockton (4,271.83 per 100,000) and Lawrence (3,986.35 per 100,000) have the highest rates in the state for people testing positive for the Coronavirus. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Everett: Lynn: 3,604 cases, 3,571.74 per 100,000 (fifth highest in state). Revere: 1,748 cases, 2,869.51 per 100,000 (sixth highest in state). Eve r e t t : 1 , 747 c a s - es, 3,599.36 per 100,000 (fourth highest in state). Malden: 1,222 cases, 1,803.59 per 100,000 (30th highest in state). Peabody: 976 case s , 1,750.18 per 100,000. Saugus: 556 cases, 1,956.00 per 100,000 (21st highest in state). “I’ve seen it numerous times in my 20 years on the council,” he said. Regarding Adrien’s resolution, Napolitano said she was “barking up the wrong tree,” adding that the School Department is separate from the council. “It’s not in our purview,” he said. Adrien said she intends to pursue the matter until her questions are answered. “This is not a personal attack on our superintendent,” she said. “I believe children are being left behind.” However, Napolitano said that in an official capacity, it would not be possible for Adrien to raise those questions again. “As a city councillor, due to the Education Reform Act, you cannot pursue these questions,” he said. The council voted unanimously to send the resolution back to Adrien. Layoff discussion postponed until July In other news, the council voted to postpone the discussion about layoffs until its next meeting on July 27 as the city has not released budget information for fiscal year 2021. Therefore, Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone asked that the layoff projections be included in this year’s budget. Summer meetings With the exception of the July 27 meeting, the council voted to suspend its sessions until September. However, the council can still hold Wakefield: 313 cases, 1,159.05 per 100,000. Melrose: 242 cases, 836.73 per 100,000. Reading: 296 cases , 1,076.99 per 100,000. Lynnfield: 93 cases, 798.35 per 100,000. Statewide totals: 102,762 cases, 1,475.03 per 100,000. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of June 24, 2020 count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Massachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–June 24, 2020.) On its website, the DPH noted that the rate specifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to compare the burden of disease in cities and towns regardless of the size of their population.” The DPH stressed “these are reported cases only.” special meetings during the summer. DiFlorio lauds council for COVID-19 response Although the council did not meet for two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, DiFlorio said, her colleagues continued to serve Everett in other ways. She said Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky made several calls to senior citizens, Capone participated in the food distribution effort and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins assisted in distributing hundreds of Chromebooks. “Credit is due where credit is due,” said DiFlorio. However, Adrien interjected, taking offense at not being recognized. “Are you going to also give credit to the work that I did?” she asked. Adrien said she handed out care packages to residents at Glendale Towers and at the Whittier School. She also said she spent $1,500 of her own money to purchase groceries and raised an additional $2,000. DiFlorio did not appreciate Adrien’s lack of decorum. “Stop interrupting me, I’m not going to take it,” she said. “You need to have respect; you raising $2,000 is against ethics.” In response, Adrien said she received authorization to raise that money. “Don’t make that accusation – that’s not okay,” she said. “I’m requesting an apology – that was out of line. You accused me of an ethics violation.”
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