Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 12, 2024 Antoinette Octave Blanchard honored at State House Caribbean Awards First annual Caribbean of the Commonwealth ceremony B OSTON - Recently, Antoinette Octave Blanchard was honored by the Boston Caribbean American Association at the fi rst annual Caribbean of the Commonwealth breakfast at the State House. She was nominated by State Representative Joe McGonagle. “It was an honor to nominate Antoinette as one of the fi rst ever honorees of the Boston Caribbean American Association,” said McGonagle. “Not only does she do great work for our City, but she is an excellent representation of Caribbean culture and a role model for many. I’m grateful for the opportunity to recognize her and congratulate her on all her hard work. Thank you to Rep. Christopher Worrell for organizing this event and Cathy Draine, Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, for joining us also.” Antoinette Octave Blanchard was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Haitian immigrant parents. She was raised primarily in Cambridge and is a graduate of Curry College. Today, Antoinette serves as the Health and Human Services Equity Access 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! State Rep. Joe McGonagle is shown presenting a Citation from the House of Representatives to Antoinette Octave Blanchard after being honored by the Boston Caribbean American Assoc. at the fi rst annual Caribbean of the Commonwealth breakfast at the State House. McGonagle nominated Blanchard for the honor. (Courtesy photos) www.810bargrille.com Saving Should Be Easy. Everett Bank’s 24-Month CD Makes It Simple. Get a worry-free 5.0% APY 24-Month CD, the perfect solution to build your savings and watch it grow. If you need flexibility, our 24-Month CD even makes a great IRA option. Great rates and peace of mind all in one CD from Everett Bank. Visit EverettBank.com to open an account online today! There’s Every Bank. Then There’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF Offi cer for the City of Everett. In this role, she is instrumental in helping residents navigate community resources, connecting them with essential organizations and advocating for their diverse needs. She is a proud wife and mom of three with hopes of pursuing a Master’s in Public Health to further help others in the fi eld of health equity. She carries her strong Haitian background with her in all of her endeavors.
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