EV Vol. 32, No.38 -FREEEVE ER TT Local News & Sports in 6 Languages! Scan For Details! ADDOCCO TEAT www.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Incumbents win at-large primary race; stage set for General Election 9,582 cast their votes in at-large, ward 4, 6 city council and school committee races By Neil Zolot I ncumbent Stephanie Smith topped the fi eld in the preliminary election for Councilor at Large seats with 1,198 votes on Tuesday, September 19. “I’m excited about the vote and looking forward to November,” she said, a reference to the General Election Tuesday, November 7. “I worked hard in the campaign and on the Council for the last two years.” (All numbers are unoffi cial as of press time. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, a primary is an election to help determine the nominee of a political party, while a preliminary election is held when there are more than two candidates per seat.) Incumbents Michael Marchese and John Hanlon finished second and third with 1,041 and 951 votes, respectively. “I’m very satisfi ed,” Hanlon said of the results. “I didn’t campaign; didn’t put a sign out, but will now. The signs are ready to go.” While still qualifying for the General Election, incumbent Irene Cardillo fi nished seventh with 582 votes, behind newcomers Guerline Alcy (868 votes), Katy Rogers (851) and Maria Busell (683), but ahead of newcomers still qualifying for the General Election: Angelmarie Dinunzio (521), Joseph Pierroti, Jr. (501) and David LaRoELECTION | SEE PAGE 8 617-387-2200 Friday, September 22, 2023 State awards Everett $1.6M affordable housing grant; $97K environmental grant By Neil Zolot E verett has received an 18-month $1,650,000 Community Block Grant from the state Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities for items that will include a 125-unit affordable housing development at 25 Garvey St. “This is something desperately needed in the city,” Director of Planning and Development Matt Lattanzi said at the City Council meeting on Monday, September 11. The city will receive $820,000 per year over two fi scal years; $750,000 is for land acquisition at 25 Garvey, a small portion of the overall multimillion-dollar value of the land. “We can’t give money for development or construction, but can for land acquisition towards construction,” Lattanzi explained. “In giving the funds it helps access to state GRANT | SEE PAGE 4 Ward 3 Council Candidate Anthony DiPierro opens neighborhood campaign headquarters Note: The following info is from a press release. C andidate for Ward Three City Councilor, Anthony DiPierro, hosted the grand opening of his neighborhood campaign offi ce this past Saturday. Dozens of neighbors and supporters gathered to get involved and offer their support. The headquarters is located at 172 Elm Street, on the corner of Jeff erson Avenue. Aside from serving as DiPierro’s campaign base, the offi ce will promote accessibility by off ering neighborhood residents the ability to stop in and chat directly with Anthony. “This campaign is about offering the people of Ward Three an accessible leader that listens”, said DiPierro. “Our campaign offi ce will serve as a welcoming place for residents of our Ward to drop in and voice their concerns over SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com PROUD MOM: Local 22 Laborer and proud mom of Anthony DiPierro Tina Saldutti congratulates her son on his campaign headquarters opening. a cup of coff ee”, he added. Anthony DiPierro is running to be your Ward Three Councilor to ensure our neighborhood gets the very best from City Government and the attention it deserves. During the time he represented Ward Three, he worked closely with his colleagues in City Government to make sure the needs of our residents were met, that our streets were clean, our neighborhoods safe, and our students received a top tier education. Anthony DiPierro’s work as Ward Three’s City Councilor has yielded proven, tangible results. He’s built the relationships necessary to make certain Ward Three receives top notch city services and to help residents navigate City DIPIERRO | SEE PAGE 7
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