Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 Everett Police and Fire team up to assist mother giving birth O n Monday, July 19, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Everett Police Officer Jeffrey McCabe, while working a construction detail on the corner of Chelsea Street and Partridge Terrace, witnessed a vehicle that had pulled to the side of the road. When he approached the vehicle, McCabe found a female (who has not been identified) who had gone into labor. McCabe immediately notified the Everett Fire Department and Cataldo Ambulance Service for assistance. Because of an apparent language barrier, McCabe contacted Police Officer Nancy Guzman, who Members of the Everett Police Department, Fire Department and Cataldo Ambulance Service responded to Chelsea Street and Partridge Terrace on July 19 to assist with delivering a baby. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) was able to interpret and relay information to medical and fire personnel. Police Officer Nuno Almeida also assisted with translation. Within minutes Fire Lt. Peter McCarthy as well as Captain Kenneth Shanks and Firefighter Jay Fiore arrived at the scene to provide first aid and begin assisting with labor. The baby began to crown, and a short time later McCarthy guided the female as she gave birth to a baby girl. “The dedicated members of the Everett Police Department and Everett Fire Department consistently show their dedication and commitment to our community and its residents,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I’m grateful for the swift and professional response by all agencies involved in the delivery of a new baby girl.” ~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~ School Committee member takes umbrage to Fishwrap fiction Dear Editor: A local newspaper (printed on Thursday), known for its sensational coverage of politics, published an article misrepresenting a conversation I had with Mayor DeMaria at a recent candidate fundraiser. The article appeared to suggest our conversation was so heated; we practically came to physical blows. This is simply not true. I’ve always had a cordial and professional relationship with the mayor, and Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum even when we do disagree on a subject, the conversations are always frank and honest. Representing our kids and our schools is one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I resent the portrayal of what was published. Hyping up a public conversation may help newspaper circulation, but it does little to advance the issues we care about in Everett. Signed, Marcony Almeida-Barros School Committee–Ward 5 Summer is Here!
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