Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 1, 2022 Councillor Cardillo reacts to former church tenant’s allegations of racism at Everett Grace Food Pantry By Tara Vocino C ouncillor-At-Large Irene Cardillo addressed some allegations made about her character during Monday’s council meeting at City Hall. “Last meeting, two weeks ago, I was caught off guard very hurt and upset,” Cardillo said during a point of personal privilege. “I don’t like ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.599 Mid Unleaded $4.789 Super $5.299 Diesel Fuel $5.399 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.999 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM J& $46 yd. S Landscape & Masonry Co. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. $3 yd. A large crowd from First Baptist Church, at left, and North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church, at right, showed their support during Monday’s council meeting at City Hall. bullies — I was bullied.” Next door neighbor Paul Daniel, who rents from First Baptist Church, asked if the Everett Grace Food Pantry could relocate due to parking and traffi c restrictions. North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church, which previously rented the space, moved to School Street. Both churches had approximately 60 to 70 members in support on Monday. During a June 13 city council meeting, Daniel said during public participation that food pantry trucks are often parked in his driveway. “Boxes of food are often thrown in front of my driveway,” Daniel said. “We are afraid to walk to the streets of Everett, as our vehicles are Everett Grace Food Pantry Founder Richard DelRossi, at right, said the pantry has embraced every nationality, culture and faith. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) being targeted.” Cardillo replied that space is tight in that area, and as a tenant, Daniel doesn’t have a say in relocation, adding the driveway, or lack thereof, belongs to the church/food pantry. CARDILLO | SEE PAGE 7 Everett Democrats Elect Offi cers Mark Puleo and Samantha lambert to lead committee T he Everett Democratic City and Ward Committee met to reorganize its leadership team on Thursday, June 16 in a virtual Zoom meeting. The City Committee elected Mark Puleo, a longtime committee member, as its citywide Chair. The membership also elected Samantha Lambert as Vice Chair, Stephanie V. Smith as the Treasurer/Secretary, and James W. Henderson as the Affirmative Action and Outreach Offi cer. “I’m grateful for the confi - dence the local committee members have placed in me and I look forward to working with the newly-elected officers at the city and ward level,” Puleo stated. “I also want to thank previous Co-Chairs Gerly Adrien and Patricia Cheever for their eff orts over the last four years. And I wanted to extend special gratitude to Patti Cheever who has been leading the City Committee for 26 years. This is an incredible accomplishment, and we owe her a debt of gratitude for her hard work.” At the Ward level, the following individuals were elected to two-year terms: In Ward Two, Stephanie Martins, Chair; Michelle Goudey, Vice Chair; John Goudey, Treasurer/Secretary; and James W. Henderson, Affirmative Action and Outreach Offi cer. In Ward Three, Darren Costa, Chair; Tricia DiDomenico, Vice Chair; Francis Parker, Treasurer/Secretary; and Richard Eliseo, Sr. Affirmative Action and Outreach Offi cer. In Ward Four, John P. Zakrosky, Jr., Chair; Jessica Gold Boots, Vice Chair; Timothy Boots, Treasurer/Secretary. And in Ward Five, Marcony Almeida-Barros, Chair; Kathleen Flanagan, Vice Chair; and Mark Puleo, Treasurer/Secretary. Wards One and Six were not able to organize at this time, but reorganization meetings for those wards will take place in the coming months. Democratic City and Ward Committee is the local Democratic Party entity in our community, responsible for organizing local Democrats, working to elect Democrats to public offi ce, and increasing Democratic registration in our neighborhoods. For more information to get involved or volunteer, please email the Committee at everettdems6@ gmail.com or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/everettmadems. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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