THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 18, 2023 Page 3 Court rules Mayor likely to win judgment in Defamation Lawsuit vs Leader Herald Writs of Attachment issued of $850K on Philbin’s Everett property and Resnek’s Lynn home By James Mitchell I n a notice from the Clerk of the Middlesex Superior Court of Woburn, Mass., dated August 11, 2023, with respect to the ongoing defamation lawsuit fi led by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. against the Everett Leader Herald newspaper, Matthew Philbin, Joshua Resnek, Andrew Philbin, Sr., Sergio Cornelio and Dorchester Publications, LLC, the mayor’s attorneys of Saul Ewing, LLP were notifi ed of an order to attach the real estate for a preliminary injunction against defendants Matthew Philbin and Joshua Resnek. Following a June 26, 2023, hearing when counsel for both the mayor and the defendants were present, the court ruled that Mayor DeMaria “has demonstrated a likelihood that he will recover judgment, including interest and costs, in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the attachment over and above any liability insurance shown by Defendants to be available to satisfy the judgment. The Court therefore approves real estate attachments in the amount of $850,000.” According to the notice, Writs of Attachments in the amount of $850,000 will be issued against Philbin’s property at 67 Chelsea St., Everett, and Joshua Resnek’s home located at 229 Ocean St., Lynn. Public invited to appeal or comment on fl ood maps in Middlesex County, Mass. P reliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in aff ected communities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local fl ood risks and potential future fl ood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offi cials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become fi nal, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods, which will begin on or around August FLOOD MAPS | SEE PAGE 4 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om
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