Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 7, 2025 City hosts Everett Family Awareness & Recovery Day Community celebration promotes wellness, recovery and family fun City staff joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria and attendees for pumpkin decorating just in time for the fall season. Community members and organizations gathered alongside Mayor Carlo DeMaria and City of Everett staff at Swan Street Park for Everett Family Awareness & Recovery Day. Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Guarino (left) and Assistant Director of Youth Substance Use Prevention Eric Mazzeo (right). From left: Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Everett Substance Abuse Services Coordinator Chris Simonelli, former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi, Mayor’s Office Executive Manager Dolores Lattanzi, Grant Coordinator Rana Wehbe, Public Health Nurse Joanne Agnes and Health and Human Services Equity Access Officer Antionette Octave Blanchard. Attendees participated in many fun activities at Swan Street Park. Special to The Advocate From left: Angelmarie DiNunzio, Sgt. Joseph Gaff, Marshall from PAW Patrol, Judy from Big Smile Entertainment and Ward 4 Councillor Holly Garcia. T Attendees learned about resources that are available to the community from participating organizations. he City of Everett recently hosted Everett Family Awareness & Recovery Day to bring families together for a fun day at Swan Street Park to, while learning about recovery resources available to the community. The event featured food, music, face painting, a bounce house and a variety of substance misuse prevention vendors offering helpful resources and information to residents. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with local organizations dedicated to promoting wellness, prevention and recovery support. Eliot Family Resource Center Senior Director of Community Impact and Development Liliana Patino alongside attendees. “Events like this remind us that recovery is not just about individuals, it’s about community,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We’re proud to bring residents together to celebrate recovery and connection here in Everett.” The City of Everett remains committed to supporting those on their path to recovery and promoting a healthier and more connected community for all through the Everett Recovery Connection (ERC). For more information about the ERC, please visit cityofeverett.com/resident-services/health-living/everett-recovery-connection or call the Health Department at 617-394-2270.
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