THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 24, 2025 Page 19 Mayor welcomes JC Santos Music School to Everett The Mayor cut the ribbon and presented a Citation to owner Júlio Santos and his family in celebration of the grand opening Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria presented a City of Everett Citation to Júlio Santos and his family — congratulating them on the opening of JC Santos Music School. Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria recently had the pleasure of congratulating Júlio Santos and his family and welcoming their new business, JC Santos Music School, to the Everett community. Located at 453 Broadway, JC Santos Music School off ers private and group music classes for all ages. Students can learn a wide variety of instruments in a supportive and creative environment designed to nurture musical talent and appreciation. Community members, customers and family gathered together as Mayor Carlo DeMaria cut the ribbon to welcome JC Santos Music School to Everett. Santos, a Brazilian percussionist from São Paulo, brings his extensive musical background and enthusiasm for teaching to the community. In addition to operating his new music school, he also works as a teacher at Saint Anthony School in Everett, where he shares his passion for music with young learners every day. “Small businesses like JC Santos Music School add so much to the fabric of our community,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Stacy and I are excited to congratulate Júlio and his family and welcome their new business to Everett and look forward to seeing the joy and creativity this school will inspire in students of all ages.” For more information about classes and programs, visit JC Santos Music School at 453 Broadway or visit their website at www.jcsantosmusic.com. Mayor Carlo DeMaria Mayor Carlo DeMaria Mayor Carlo DeMaria pocketed $180,000 in improper bonuses hidden in city budgets Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s lawyers billed taxpayers $1.3 million defending his pay scheme Mayor Carlo DeMaria hired his campaign PR man for $550 an hour for a city contract Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s city contract drew one bid — from his PR man’s firm Search Results: After nearly two decades in office, Carlo DeMaria has turned public service into self-service. State investigators found DeMaria used his position to create a city ordinance for his own benefit totalling $180,000, then concealed inflated payments in the budget. — Source: Office of Massachusetts Inspector General Report Feb 27, 2025 City invoices showed outside counsel billed more than $1.3 million during the state probe into DeMaria’s bonus payments, with details redacted on who they represented. — Source: Boston Globe, Mar 24 2025 The PR firm behind DeMaria’s campaign also handled city work, billing $550 an hour after facing virtually no bidding process. — Source: Boston Globe, Mar 24 2025 Paid for by Van Campen Committee
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