Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 City acknowledges International Overdose Awareness Day T he City of Everett hosted International Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 31 to continue the push to remove the stigma of addiction and help save lives. City Hall was lit purple in addition to the purple flags placed in front of the building. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have passed away and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Joanne Agnes of the Everett Health Department and Paul Guarino of Roadmap to Recovery. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Patti Scalese and Kathy Bereznoski Irene Cardillo and members of the Everett Grace Food Pantry Paul Guarino of Roadmap to Recovery with representatives from Evoke Wellness and Fenway Health Patti Scalese, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Kathy Bereznoski Elm Street property owner sets record straight about political sign By Christopher Roberson C ontrary to what was recently published in the Everett Leader-Herald, Elm Street property owner Ronald Millerick said he was completely unaware that the political sign in his front yard was for mayoral challenger Fred Capone. Millerick said his former father-in-law asked him about putting up a sign; however, he never specified which candidate was being advertised. “I didn’t know it was for the mayor’s race; it was a real cute move,” said Millerick, a member of Pipefitters Local 537 and a loyal supporter of Mayor Carlo DeMaria. In response, Millerick told his former relative, whose name was not disclosed, to take the sign down immediately. “He laughed because he knew what he did,” said Millerick. He also said he has never met nor ever received a phone call from Capone. “I don’t know him from a hole in the wall,” said Millerick. In addition, Millerick said the Leader-Herald wrongfully reported that the president of Pipefitters Local 537 ordered him to remove the Capone sign. However, Millerick said the union president never contacted him about this matter. Although the sign was taken down, it was also put back up without Millerick’s consent. “Someone went back on my property without my permission,” he said. However, Millerick said the Capone sign has since been taken down. He said the actions by the Leader-Herald and by his former father-in-law reflect poorly not only on himself but on the union as well. “It makes it look like our union did dirty politics,” said Millerick. “It has nothing to do with the union.” DeMaria chose to remain neutral. “My campaign had no involvement in this incident,” he said. “This is a private matter between two individuals.”
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