Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 1 is only a three-percent chance that he will be able to move his legs again. Although Conde has been receiving treatment at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Laterion said that there is now a tremendous push to get Conde into the program at Journey Forward, a premier rehabilitation facility in Canton. However, Laterion said the cost of the program would range between $40,000 and $50,000 per year. Therefore, Laterion set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for his friend. To date, $20,205 has been raised since September 21. “Every dollar given will go directly to help Brandon live a comfortable life,” said Laterion. In addition, residents are asked to wear red on October 24 and to stand in solidarity with Conde and his family on that day. Laterion said Conde has remained positive despite the incredible challenges he faces on a daily basis. “Strong to character, Brandon has not given up,” he said. “Brandon has exemplified extreme strength throughout the entire experience.” In the years prior to the accident, Conde played Pop Warner football for the Everett Eagles and helped win a number of Super Bowl titles for the Everett High School Brandon Conde, a former football player at Everett High School, was left in a tetraplegic state following an accident in July. A fundraising effort is now underway to pay for his ongoing treatment. (Courtesy Photo) Crimson Tide. After graduating from high school in 2012, Conde went on to play football at Bridgewater State University and earned a degree in biology. Everett’s free cash account leaps to $14.3 million By Christopher Roberson “Our diligent and conservaA fter years of hovering around the $8 million mark, Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced, the city’s free cash total has skyrocketed to $14,312,691. tive approach to revenue forecasting, our sound fiscal management of expenditures and our financial reserve policies have served us well and have allowed us to retain our secure financial position and a AA+ Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm Come in & Enjoy our Famous... $12 LUNCH Menu! Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides Catch the NFL on our 10 TV’s! 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. bond rating with Standard and Poor,” said DeMaria. He said this year’s total, which has been certified by the State Department of Revenue, was attributed to a number of factors. For the first time in decades, the School Department was able to return $3.2 million to the city. Revenue from licensing and permitting fees was initially estimated to be $1 million. However, the final figure was close to $1.8 million. The city also received meals tax revenue that was $200,000 greater than the projected figure. In addition, there is also $3.9 million in free cash in the water and sewer enterprise fund account. In terms of how to invest the money, DeMaria has a series of Financial Reserve Policies stating FREE CASH | SEE PAGE 22 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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