Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 10, 2025 City of Everett Hosting Flu Vaccine Clinic October 18 individuals ages 3 and up can receive the flu vaccine at this walk-in clinic E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett Health Department will host a Citywide Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lafayette School (117 Edith Street). To walk-in clinic is open to anyone ages 3 and older. No appointment is necessary. Attendees are encouraged to wear a short-sleeve shirt for easier vaccine administration. The clinic will offer both the traditional flu vaccine and the high-dose flu vaccine for individuals 65 years and older. “Getting your annual flu shot is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We’re proud to provide this convenient opportunity for people of all ages to stay healthy this season.” For more information, please contact the Everett Health Department at 617394-2270. Judy Greathead Turns “90” (Courtesy of Ed Poste) O n August 30, Judy Greathead celebrated her 90th Birthday with many friends and family at Abbondanza Restaurant. Judy was surprised and so happy to see many neighbors, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Councilman Wayne Matewsky (Ward 1), who presented her with a proclamation from the City of Everett. Her secret to longevity is being nice to everyone! DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 4 ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net sage of An Act to update Nicky’s Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. This is a huge step forward and a critical measure that will expand the Abuser Registry to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. We are incredibly grateful to our bill’s dedicated Senate sponsor, Senator Michael Moore, and to Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues and the Senate President Karen Spilka. This bill has been a top priority for The Arc for several years. This amendment strengthens the registry and closes a critical loophole to ensure the safety and well-being of people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are thrilled to see this bill move to the next stage and remain committed to ensuring its final passage into law.” Disabled Persons Protection Commission Executive Director Nancy A. Alterio: “The DPPC Abuser Registry has proven highly effective in preventing abusers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities from continuing to serve this vulnerable population. Unfortunately, an unintended consequence of a funding change for day habilitation clients removed these programs from purview of the Abuser Registry. The passage of this bill in the Senate marks an important step to reincorporate day habilitation centers into the Abuser Registry as initially intended by Nicky and Dana’s Law. The DPPC appreciates the work of Senator Moore in sponsoring this measure, the advocacy of The Arc of Massachusetts, and the support of the Senate and its leadership to advance this bill and promote the protection of adults with disabilities.”
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