EVEEVERET Vol. 30, No.45 -FREERETT A household word in Everett for 30 years! DVOD www.advocatenews.net CCATTEAT Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, November 12, 2021 Members Plus CU celebrates renovations of Everett branch Erin Devaney, Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s chief of staff , presented a citation to John Murphy, president/CEO of Members Plus Credit Union, and Everett Branch Manager Sarah O’Toole in recognition of the a 15-month renovation project that was recently completed. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) By Christopher Roberson W SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com ith the exception of a few loose ends, the exhaustive 15-month renovation of the Everett branch of Members Plus Credit Union has been brought to completion. Project Manager Christopher Gaucher said the overhaul began in February 2020 and was fi nished in August of this year. “We brought everything into the 21st century,” he said during the November 9 ribbon-cutting event, adding that the objective was to improve the overall customer experience. Gaucher also said the branch remained open despite the extensive renovations, which included installing a new HVAC system, opening up the main part of the branch and putting in a handicapped-accessible ramp. “The tellers would have to wear hardhats when they walked into the building,” said Gaucher. John Murphy, president and CEO of Members Plus, was also impressed with the fi nished product, saying he had been planning to renovate the Everett branch since Members Plus merged with Everett Credit Union in 2018. “This whole thing was gutted,” he said, adding that the branch had not been renovated in 30 years. “I’m so excited; it’s been a long time in the making. It’s such a beautiful building.” Murphy also thanked the staff and customers for their patience, saying that during the project the ATM was moved around and the driveup window was closed on two occasions. Everett Branch Manager Sarah O’Toole said she is “excited about being able to work in such a wonderful, renovated building.” “I’m grateful to the Board and to John Murphy for his commitment,” she said. Vincent Panzini, a member of the Everett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, lauded Murphy’s allegiance to Everett. “He immersed himself in this community full-time,” said Panzini. City Council President Wayne Matewsky was on hand to present citations to Murphy and O’Toole. “The City Council thanks you,” he said. “This is the friendliest bank in Everett.” State Senator Sal DiDomenico said Members Plus has woven itself into the fabric of the city. “It’s not just talk when they say they’re part of the community,” he said. MEMBERS PLUS | SEE PAGE 12
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