THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 Page 5 Eliot Family Resource Center’s annual Community Breakfast M Shown are Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Zion Church Ministries Senior Pastor Bishop Robert Brown, EFRC Director of Community Engagement Liliana Patino and other EFRC staff and event attendees. Special to The Advocate ayor Carlo DeMaria recently had the pleasure of attending the annual Community Breakfast of Eliot Family Resource Center (EFRC). This event brings families together at Rivergreen Park to enjoy a nice day, food and live entertainment from local favorite Johnny the K. “A lifetime of commitment to the great City of Everett” Ward 1 Councilman Wayne A. Matewsky for Councillor At-Large Mayor Carlo DeMaria was honored to receive a plaque, T-shirts and bracelets from Jay Holt, his wife Linda and their granddaughters Jae’lei and Skylar in recognition of his support for their annual Cornhole for Cancer tournament. Each year, community members rally together in not only support of Jay, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, but for everyone who has been affected by cancer in any way. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank the Holt family for presenting him with these mementos and is proud to assist with such an event. EXPANDS ACCESS | FROM PAGE 3 program include: • Increased income eligibility: Households can now earn up to 150% of the 2025 AMI. For example, a family of six may have a gross household income of up to $287,800 and still qualify. • Higher liquid asset limit: Applicants can now hold up to $100,000 in assets, including bank accounts, stocks, bonds and gifted funds (up from the previous $75,000 cap). Funding for this initiative is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must submit all required documentation to be considered. The application is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole and can be found in-person at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway), Office of Planning and Development, Room 25 or on the City of Everett website at cityofeverett.com/city-hall/departments/planning-development/city-of-everett-housing-division/#ResourcesForHomebuyers. Scan QR code on page 3 that goes directly to the city’s website.For questions, please email Everett.FTHB@ci.everett.ma.us or call 617-394-2452. 86 Lewis St., Everett, MA * 617-389-5106 (Paid. Pol. Adv.) J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping
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