THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 3 Coyote sightings on the rise across Everett A By Christopher Roberson lthough coyotes have historically resided in rural communities, their presence has become increasingly noticeable in more urban communities such as Everett. To date, the Everett Police Department has confirmed 38 coyote sightings since January 2020. Through September of this year, police recorded an average of two sightings per month. However, that number climbed to 10 in October and coyotes have been spotted six times so far this month. “I think it's really more about awareness as we have been getting more and more information out on social media,” said Police Chief Steven Mazzie of the spike in sightings. “As a result, I think people are reporting sightings. Also, the weather for this time of year has been really good so more people are on the streets than normal.” Mazzie said the animals have dens in the cemeteries and along the Malden River, particularly in Rivergreen Park. From the 10 sightings that COYOTE | SEE PAGE 5 A heat map showing the areas with the greatest number of coyote sightings in Everett. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) Coyotes typically weigh up to 50 pounds and are capable of running at more than 40 miles per hour. (Photo Courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association) E Club celebrates 50th year ton University. He covered sports for the Boston Herald for 11 years before being offered a job with the Patriots – the job offer of a lifetime. He has now been with the Patriots as a writer and spokesperson on WEEI, for 21 years. Tickets to the dinner are $60 and can be purchased on our website at www.eclubofeverett.com or you can send a check to our PO Box: PO Box 490135, Everett, MA 02149. If you are purchasing for more than one person, please tell us how many. Please include your name and phone number so we can contact you if we have any questions. Paul Perillo will be the main speaker at the E Club’s 50th anniversary dinner on November 27. (Courtesy Photo) he E Club is celebrating its 50th year. Our 50th dinner will be held on Saturday, November 27. We would like many E Club alumni and members to attend as well as anyone who would like to be there to help us celebrate the students at Everett High School. We have given out $34,000 in scholarships. Let’s keep the ball rolling, Crimson Tide. Paul Perillo will be our main speaker. Perillo started his sports career at Everett High School in baseball and later continued as Captain for BosT
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