THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, nOVEmbER 23, 2022 Page 3 Joe gets the job done: Baker signs Economic Development bill; McGonagle secures $600,000 Advocate Staff Report L ast week, Governor Charlie Baker signed the long awaited Economic Development bill which came out of House and Senate Budget Conference Committee with a grand total of $3.76 billion, including $600,000 secured by State Rep. Joe McGonagle to design and construct a new park in Everett Square to improve pedestrian access and safety and create opportunities for outdoor dining, farmers markets and other activities. Joe McGonagle Representative “I am so grateful to my colleagues in both the House and the Senate for working together to pass this bill,” said Rep. McGonagle. “In addition to the funding for hospitals, housing development and clean energy investments, among many other things, I am thrilled it includes the $600,000 to revitalize Everett Square. A downtown space for people to gather as a community outdoors is greatly needed and I look forward to this project. Thanks especially to Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz and Chair Cusack for their hard work in facilitating this success.” Everett Public Libraries honor Native American History Month with Prof. Margaret Newell Professor Margaret Newell teaches event attendees about our state’s history. O n November 17, the Everett Public Libraries recently hosted Professor Margaret Newell of Ohio State University. Professor Newell discussed the history of slavery in New England, explaining the relationship between the Native Americans and the colonists and how over time war resulted in the capture and enslavement of Native peoples. She also addressed the ways in which their slavery compared to that of African Americans. Native American slaves had value because they created products and taught colonists how to survive and thrive in New England – one has only to think that we still use syrup, snack on popcorn and eat corn on the cob. Reportedly, due to this history, Native Americans were more likely to receive their freedom in court. The presentation was well attended, with many questions asked and answered. The Friends of the Everett Public Libraries provided coff ee and refreshments, and a recording of the event will be available for viewing on ECTV. OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: The Parlin Memorial Library is celebrating Native American History Month – with a selection of titles for attendees to choose from. Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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