THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 15, 2022 Page 3 EPS educator throws out the ceremonial fi rst pitch at Fenway Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora congratulated Devens School teacher Kevin Doyle after he threw out the ceremonial fi rst pitch prior to the July 6 Red Sox-Tampa Bay game at Fenway Park. Special to Th e Advocate D evens School teacher Kevin Doyle threw out the ceremonial fi rst pitch on Wednesday, July 6 at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox celebrated Disability Awareness Night. The Red Sox recognized several local families and advocates in the disability community, as well as Paralympians and Special Olympians, as part of its pregame ceremonies prior to the Red Sox-Tampa Bay Rays game. Doyle was joined by Paralympian rower and silver medalist Allie Reilly in throwing out ceremonial fi rst pitches. In addition to serving as a substitute special education teacher at the Devens, Doyle is a member of the Red Sox’ media relations staff . Disability Awareness Night was coordinated in partnership with Horace Mann Education Associates (HMEA), which aims to teach, support and empower people with developmental disabilities and their families to live meaningful lives of their choice. Disability Awareness Night is part of the City of Boston’s All-Inclusive Boston culture and tourism initiative and the Red Sox’ ongoing eff ort to make Fenway Park an inclusive environment for all fans. City Council approves City Hall bench in memory of former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo By Tara Vocino C ity councillors voted to install a bench in honor of former City Clerk and Common Council member Michael Matarazzo during Monday’s meeting at City Hall. Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola., who grew up on the same street as Matarazzo, said the late city clerk was friends with all of the council members. He amended it to add council members and sent the communication to the Mayor’s Offi ce. MATARAZZO | SEE PAGE 11 Michael Matarazzo
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