Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021 Over 50 Percent of MVRCS Seniors Earn Adams Scholarship M ALDEN —Thirty-three members of My stic Valley Regional Charter School’s Class of 2022 received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship; it was announced recently by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The 33 students represents over half of MVRCS’ total graduating class, making the school one of a select few throughout the Commonwealth in which a majority of its graduating seniors received the scholarship award. The scholarship entitles the graduate to four years of tuition assistance at any Massachusetts state college or university. “The Adams Scholarship is the culmination of many years of hard work not only on behalf of these young men and women but by our faculty, staff and administrators,” Director/Superintendent Alex Dan said. “We are so proud of each and every one of the members of the Class of 2022 as they join a long list of MVRCS alumni to achieve the distinction.” Because only 25 percent of any given district’s students are eligible for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship (each city is capped at 25% regardless of where those students attend school), the fact that 54 percent of MVRCS’ Class of 2022 earned this designation firmly proves that the school delivers a far more rigorous education when compared to its sending districts. “This is a great proverbial feather in the caps of over half of the class of 2022,” Matthew Stone, MVRCS’ AssisLAWSUIT | FROM PAGE 2 to 43 Corey Street Everett LLC. “Under the parties’ agreement, Mr. DeMaria [would receive] $96,000 and Mr. Cornelio [would receive] approximately $316,000, an amount which [would reimburse] him for his carrying costs and included his share of the profi t,” said Lipchitz. In the months that followed, Lipchitz said, Cornelio allegedly informed Resnek that he was pressured by DeMaria to give him $96,000 from the sale of 43 Corey St. “Mr. Cornelio knew full well that this was a real estate opportunity founded by Mr. DeMaria, who invited Mr. Cornelio to participate,” said Lipchitz. However, on September 8, Resnek published a front page story titled: “$96,000 Forced Payment to Mayor by City Clerk Raises Questions About Extortion Plot.” This was followed by “The 96,000 tant Director said. “The accomplishment serves as validation when it comes to our academic approach not only in our High School building but on our Lower School campus.” Since 1998, MVRCS has been delivering a world-class education characterized by a wellDisgrace” on September 10 and “Mayor moves to oust Cornelio: After taking 96k from city clerk in real estate deal” on September 15. “It appears that Mr. Cornelio fabricated a story that Mr. DeMaria extorted and threatened him, peddling the concocted story to the Everett Leader Herald,” said Lipchitz, adding that these stories were published with “actual malice.” The September 15 story was published six days prior to the Primary Election, in which DeMaria was facing two challengers. “In addition to being a complete fabrication, these false assertions conveyed that Mr. DeMaria had purportedly engaged in criminal conduct by extorting another city offi cial — a devastating assertion to be made in advance of an election,” said Lipchitz. “The Leader Herald Defendants relied solely and exclusively on the purported statements mannered, disciplined and structured academic climate. The school is stepped in core virtues and fundamental ideals of our American Culture which are embodied in both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. SCHOLARSHIP | SEE PAGE 8 that they attributed to Mr. Cornelio precisely because they were unconcerned with the truth of their articles.” According to Lipchitz, Cornelio told Resnek that unless the $96,000 payment was made, DeMaria would jeopardize the future of Cornelio’s career and slash the City Clerk’s Offi ce budget. “Mr. Cornelio knew full well that there was no extortion and that the $96,000 was simply Mr. DeMaria’s interest in the land sale that they had agreed,” said Lipchitz. “Under Everett’s Charter, it is the City Council — not the mayor — that has ‘charge and control over the Offi ce of City Clerk.’ As a result, Mr. DeMaria has no ability to fi re the clerk or reduce his salary.” In addition to the Leader Herald, Resnek, Cornelio and the Philbins are listed as defendants. Judgement is expected to be rendered by October 2024. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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