Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 Gina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com Balistreri launches write-in campaign for U.S. Rep By Christopher Roberson J anine Balistreri of Everett recently announced her write-in campaign to represent the state’s Seventh District in the U.S. Congress. “I believe I would make a great representative,” she said. “I care about District 7 and all the people; I understand the frustration of people fi ghting to be heard.” In addition to incumbent Democrat Ayanna Pressley, Balistreri is running against Independent Roy Owens of Roslindale and write-in Republican Rayla Campbell of Randolph in the November 3 General Election. A political newcomer, Balistreri said she has applied to serve on Everett’s Cultural Council, the Council on Aging and the Historical Commission. Balistreri said that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, District 7 is facing obstacles with municipal funding, housEveret t res ident Janine Balistreri recently announced her bid to represent the state’s Seventh District in the U.S. Congress. (Courtesy Photo) ing and jobs. She said 17 percent of the district’s residents are living below the poverty line. In contrast, the state’s average poverty level is 9.4 percent. “If elected, I would focus on addressing the poverty rate in District 7,” said Balistreri. According to censusreporter.org, the district’s median household income is $75,461 as of 2019. District 7 has a population of 819,035 residents across 62.7 square miles. Speaking about her opposition, Balistreri said Pressley only has an interest in representing “certain people and not all of District 7.” “I will work for all the people, not just some,” said Balistreri. Balistreri holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and a Paralegal Certificate, both from Bunker Hill Community College, where she received a number of certifi cates of excellence and served as an ACE mentor. She is currently pursuing a second Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Bunker Hill. Balistreri formerly worked for the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. She has also been a licensed real estate agent since January 2016. ExteNet goes underground Series of conduits to support small cell antennas AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN $6,500 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com PRICED RIGHT! $5,350 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Leather, Loaded with Moon Roof, One Owner, Warranty, Only 104K Miles By Christopher Roberson T he City Council recently approved 14 petitions from ExteNet Systems to install conduits under the city’s streets and sidewalks. Some of those locations include Cherry Street, Chestnut Street, Morris Street and School Street. During the council’s October 13 meeting, Rosana Ferrante of ExteNet said the conduits are needed to support the small cell antennas. She also assured the council that the work would be done quickly and expediently as crews will be digging “75 to 100” feet of trenches each day. In addition, the council voted 10-1 to approve the installation of a small cell antenna at 66 Main St. However, Ferrante said that after meeting with neighborhood residents, the proposed location at 17 Maplewood Ave. has been switched to 52 Glen St., adding that the Glen Street location has a greater residential setback. However, Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone said that before a vote can be taken a public hearing would be needed for the Glen Street location. Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky asked if the council could expect any additional requests from ExteNet. Ferrante said she could not make any promises. “I can’t say this is the end, no, I cannot say that,” she said. EXTENET | SEE PAGE 19
7 Publizr Home