EV RETEVT V E ER T Vol. 35, No.42 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan & Subscribe! p ADDOCCO ATTE Free Every Friday Everett Honors Former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo, Celebrates Italian Heritage Month 617-387-2200 Friday, October 23, 2026 Rep. McGonagle sponsors $1.5M in Economic Development Bill for enhancements in Everett Special to Th e Advocate S tate Representative Joe McGonagle was thrilled to Mayor Van Campen, Denise Matarazzo, and Gina Matarazzo look at the plaque of the late city clerk Michael G. Matarazzo outside city hall during a plaque dedication ceremony. Special to Th e Advocate F amily, friends and members of the Everett community gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, October 13, to honor the life and legacy of longtime City Clerk Michael G. Matarazzo with a plaque dedication, followed by an Italian fl ag raising ceremony celebrating Italian Heritage Month. CELEBRATES | SEE PAGE 10 F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax Senior Samuel Varahona and junior Elaina Reaney. (Advocate photo by Neil Zolot) By Neil Zolot “O ur goal is to prepare students for college and/or a career,” School Department Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director Sioban Araya said in reference to CTE classes. “We off er opportunities for certifi cates for a CAREER | SEE PAGE 8 report he has sponsored $1.5 million for improvement projects in Everett in the House of Representatives’ Economic Development Bill. This comes as part of a $561 million bond bill passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives that strengthens key innovation sectors, supports small businesses and expands housing opportunities, positioning the Commonwealth for long-term economic growth and development. McGonagle secured $500,000 each for the planting and maintenance of trees in Everett, the construction of a fl oating boardwalk on the MalJoeseph P. McGonagle State Representative den River and the construction of a boardwalk in Gateway Park. “I was so thrilled to sponsor these earmarks to keep working on these important projMCGONAGLE | SEE PAGE 8 Everett High School career programs prepare students for college, trades
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