Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 8, 2025 Everett Community Joins Together with First Responders for National Night Out Mayor Carlo DeMaria speaks to attendees alongside First Lady Stacy DeMaria. Massachusetts State Police officers demonstrate how K-9 Thor takes down a suspect. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Stacy DeMaria and Chief Paul Strong alongside Everett Police administrative staff. From left: City Councilors Stephanie Smith, Anthony DiPierro and Holly Garcia. City of Everett Council on Aging staff shared information and handed out free items to attendees. Everett School Committee members and Everett Public Schools staff handed out free food and items to attendees at National Night Out. From left: former Everett Police Chief (retired) Steve Mazzie, Eliot Family Resource Center Director Liliana Patino and Police Chief Paul Strong. An attendee trying on military equipment. Attendees learning about equipment used by Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc. From left: Joanne Paris, former City Councilor Al Lattanzi and Facilities Maintenance staff Jason LaMonica and Chad Luongo. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT | FROM PAGE 11 Hosted by the Everett Police Attendees had the opportunity to partake in an inflatable obstacle course at Glendale Park. Department (EPD) in partnership with the City of Everett, the event welcomed families and individuals of all ages to enjoy a wide array of free activities, including games, music, police K-9 demonstrations and interactive public safety displays. Attendees enjoyed a classic barbecue featuring hamburgers and hot dogs and had the opportunity to explore police, fire and EMS vehicles while learning more about the tools and equipment used daily by first responders. “National Night Out is always an important event to continue building our community’s relationship with our first responders,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “It’s also a great opportunity for not only those who protect and serve, but for all of us to get to know each other better and maintain Everett’s strong sense of community.” The event was made possible through the efforts of numerous partners, including Everett Fire Department (EFD), Cataldo Ambulance Service, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT | SEE PAGE 13
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