Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 9, 2026 Alibis in the Aisles: A Literary Masquerade at the Parlin Memorial Library A ll are invited to the annual Everett Public Libraries Literary Masquerade: Alibis in the Aisles! Join us at the Parlin Memorial Library on Saturday, October 24th, from 6-9pm. This is a free seasonal event with fun for all ages as we come together to solve a mystery in the library! There is mischief amongst the shelves, but that won’t stop us from having a good time. Mingle with fellow gumshoes, look for clues, and solve the crime before the night ends! Come dressed as your favorite mystery character, as judges will be assessing your attire as you gather evidence. Those that are best-dressed will leave with accolades and a treat! When asked about the upcoming event, Craig Diskin, the Technical Services Librarian, advised “It’s gonna be scoob-tastic!” As part of the planning committee for the event, they explained, “Last year was my fi rst time working it, and I had a great time. This year, with an insight into the planning, I can tell you it’s going to be even better!” The masquerade will include ALIBIS | SEE PAGE 5 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Parents were in attendance at the Solving School Overcrowding Community Meeting in the Parlin School gym on Wednesday evening, September 30. (Advocate photos by Neil Zolot) OVERCROWDING | FROM PAGE 2 Van Campen has plans to put the question to the entire city in a ballot question and confessed, “We don’t have the money to fund this if it doesn’t pass.” Many people in the audience were employees of the School Department who also live in Everett and expressed positive reactions to the plan. School Committee member at-Large and Chairperson Samantha Hurley also attended. “I’m excited about this,” she said. “It’s long overdue.” Haitian Community Center Director Myrlande DesRosiers said she likes the plan so far but is interested in getting more information. She asked Van Campen if unused municipal properties, like Pope John, could be sold to help pay for the new Middle School. He answered that his administration is in the process of assessing the value of city property that might be sold but warned it might be better to hold on to some if they are needed as temporary swing space for certain departments. Hart gave a brief report on the forum at the School Committee meeting on Monday, October 5, with no significant discussion of it by the members. Other business In other items, the members accepted separate grants of $2,647,596 for academic support in schools with a high percentage of low-income students “to help ensure all students meet challenging academic standards,” in Hart’s words; $273,899 “to support effective instruction for teachers, principals and other school leaders for high quality instructional leadership and initiatives designed to improve teaching”; $424,496 for English Language Learners (ELLs), sometimes referred to as Multi-Language Learners (MLLs), “to foster profi ciency in English”; and $189,547 “to enhance eff ective use of technology and to achieve digital literacy.” They also approved allowing the City of Everett to hold a flu clinic at the Lafayette School on Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!
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