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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 3, 2023 Page 15 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 want more affordable housing, to stop overcrowding in our schools and to find solutions to parking limitations and traffic.” Newcomer David Senatillaka is trying to reach out to voters who may not monitor or even be aware of all the political events in the city or vote in every election. “I’ve noticed some people who are not into politics don’t even know there’s an election,” he said. “The challenge for politicians and candidates is getting the word out and doing a better job of explaining the importance of local elections. Most of the policies that affect dayto-day living are made at the local level.” The undercard is comprised of ward races. In Ward 1 it’s between Kenneth Giannelli and incumbent Wayne Matewsky; in Ward 2, Joetta Yutkins and incumbent Stephanie Martins; in Ward 3, Darren Costa and Anthony DiPierro; in Ward 5, Robert Van Campen and incumbent Vivian Nguyen, and in Ward 6, incumbent Alfred Lattanzi and Peter Pietrantonio. “I’m working hard and I’ve been getting positive feedback,” Lattanzi said. “I hope I’ve done a good enough job to win. We want to win this election and will find out when the votes are tallied.” The race drawing a high level of attention is for the School Committee at-large seats. With only six candidates, no preliminary election was required, leaving incumbents Samantha Lambert, Joseph LaMonica and Cynthia Sarnie facing challengers Kristin Bairos, Farah Costa (wife of Darren Costa) and Samantha Hurley. There’ll be at least two new ward representatives due to Michael Mangan stepping down as Ward 4 representative and Michael McLaughlin stepping down as the Ward 6 representative. Robin Babcock and James Mastrocola are running in Ward 4, Thomas Abruzzese and Joseph D’Onofrio in Ward 6. In the other ward races, it’s between incumbent Millie Cardello and Margaret Cornelio in Ward 1 and Joanna Garren and incumbent Jason Marcus in Ward 2. Incumbent Jeannie Cristiano is running unopposed in Ward 4, as is incumbent Maroney Almeida-Barros in Ward 5. ELECTION | SEE PAGE 31 ~ Vote Tuesday, November 7th ~ James A. Mastrocola Ward 4 School Committee As your School Committe Rep, I will... * Hold administrators accountable to parents for transparency & curriculum. * Ensure the safety & security of all students so they can focus on their studies. * Be fully committed to the vision of high expectations for student achievement. For a Ride to the Polls, Call: (972) 273-0211 Informed, Conscientious & Accessible (Paid Pol. Adv.) E Club 52nd Annual Fall Banquet on Nov. 15th Tony Massarotti will be the featured speaker at the E Club’s Annual Banquet at Spinelli’s been writing and talking about sports in Boston for more than 30 years. He is currently an on-air personality at 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, where he is a co-host of Felger & Mazz and host of The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz. He is a two-time Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year and has authored sports. The E Club will be presenting four Civic High School Head Football Coach Justin Flores. Come and join an eveTony Massarotti Achievement Awards to Yasmine Laabadla, Stacy Schiavo, Dave Erlandson, Dick Mangerian (posthumously) accepted by his daughter, Christine Gumbrecht. This year’s outstanding senior football player will be presented by the Everett the future. ning of enjoyment with family and friends. Ticket Prices are $65 and can be reserved by calling Mr. Colso n a t 617-650-0469 . These reservations are required, but you may pay at the door. Pay online at WWW.ECLUBOFEVERETT.COM. You can also Sponsor Student tickets, which are $35 each. These sponsorships encourage student athletes to attend the dinner in support of their friends

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