Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, September 13, 2019 School Committee Member Almeida-Barros announces office hours for parents W ith the goal of speaking directly to parents who might need assistance or have suggestions for the Everett Public Schools, Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros is launching monthly office hours in community-based organizations across the city, starting at La Comunidad, Inc., on Friday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. Office Hours will be in the evenings or weekends to give working parents flexibility and better accessibility to address their kids’ education. Almeida-Barros will also hold office hours at the Family Resource Center starting in October. “There are many parents who SOLEMN | FROM PAGE 1 “I was honored to join firefighters in remembrance of 9/11,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria in a written statement. “As we lowered flags to half-staff, we remembered the lives that were lost in the terrorist attacks Ward 5 School Committee Marcony Almeida-Barros with the Family Resource Center’s Director, Liliana Patino M.Ed. (Courtesy Photo) don’t know the function of the School Committee and our duthat took place this very day 18 years ago.” Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone said he heard about the attacks while he was on the train travelling home from Boston to pick up his wife and then fivemonth-old daughter for a doctor’s appointment. “I remember Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. ties as elected officials,” said Almeida-Barros. “Many of them speak Enthat day vividly,” he said. Capone said that unlike older generations, life in the post9/11 world is all his two children have ever known. “We remember how things were before,” he said. “The world that we’re in has become more complicated.” Capone also underscored the significance of acknowledging this day every September. “We keep it alive in Everett,” he said. “It’s important to do that as a community; we can never forget.” Everett also lost two of its own glish as a second language, which often prevents them from seeking out information or assistance. By being bilingual, available during the evening, and present in community-based organizations where parents might feel more comfortable to come and speak, I hope to be a direct source to guide them and their kids through our district’s offerings. The Everett Public Schools have an outstanding staff, and I’m happy to direct parents who might not know where or to whom to reach for help when needed.” Community leaders lauded his Office Hours initiative. “We are thrilled to have Marcony in our ofin the attacks. Retired teacher James Trentini and his wife Mary, a retired school secretary, were planning to visit their daughter and two grandchildren in Irvine, Calif. Their plan was to fly out of Boston on September 10. However, James was called for jury duty that day so he and his wife booked seats for the following morning on American Airlines Flight 11. The first plane to be hijacked, Flight 11 was ultimately flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. fice available for parents and students who might feel it’s easier to share their concerns and suggestions directly with him, at a time when they are available,” said La Comunidad’s Executive Director, Antonio Amaya. Almeida-Barros has been a constant presence at school events, but he hopes to be available to more families during his Office Hours. La Comunidad is located at 471 Broadway in Everett. The Family Resource Center is located at 548 Broadway in Everett (Maple Avenue entrance). For a monthly calendar of Office Hours, visit www. facebook.com/marconyforeverett. Everett goes to the polls By Christopher Roberson E verett residents will have their first major decision of the 2019 election cycle when they go to the polls on September 17 to vote for councillor-at-large in the Primary Election. This year’s incumbents are Councillors Wayne Matewsky, John Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Richard Dell Isola Jr. and Peter Napolitano. They are being challenged by Renee Solano, James LaVecchio, Stephen Simonelli, Catherine Tomassi Hicks, Gerly Adrien and Joseph LaMonica. The Primary will eliminate one candidate from the at-large race. The polling locations are ELECTED...”BY THE PEOPLE” COUNCILOR SIMONELLI COUNCILOR AT LARGE “FOR THE PEOPLE” TEXT 857-888-2880 PRIMARY DAY Tuesday, Sept. 17 COUNCILOR AT LARGE Voted Citywide #6A on Ballot as follows: Ward 1, Precinct 1: Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St. Ward 1, Precinct 2: Parlin Library, 410 Broadway. Ward 2, Precincts 1 and 2: Keverian School, 20 Nichols St. Ward 3, Precinct 1: Community Center, 21 Whittier Dr. Ward 3, Precinct 2: Recreation Center, 47 Elm St. Ward 4, Precinct 1: Lafayette School, 117 Edith St. (enter on Bryant Street) Ward 4, Precinct 2: Glendale Towers, 381 Ferry St. Ward 5, Precinct 1: English School, 105 Woodville St. Ward 5, Precinct 2: City Hall, 484 Broadway Ward 6, Precinct 1: English School, 105 Woodville St. Ward 6, Precinct 2: City Services, 19 Norman St. The polls open at 7 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. (Political Adv.)
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