Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 Encore restaurant closes By Christopher Roberson B ig Night Entertainment, which operates Mystique at Encore Boston Harbor, recently announced that the restaurant will be closed until 2021. According to the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the restaurant had more guests than usual for an “industry night” held on December 6 for hospitality employees. Although Mystique had not exceeded its capacity, guests did not stay seatGina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com ed and proceeded to fraternize throughout the evening, thus violating social distancing guidelines. “It looked like an informal gathering, not a typical dining seated restaurant setting,” said Interim IEB Director Loretta Lillios. Therefore, the restaurant’s management decided it would be prudent to close early that evening. Lillios said the choice to remain closed was made entirely by Big Night Entertainment. However, Mystique will be subject to a full IEB review prior to reopening. Kiwanis Club’s following COVID infraction Annual Gift Card for Everett’s Teens The Everett Kiwanis Club proudly continues its annual Christmas tradition of providing $25 gift cards to Everett teens through their annual Angel Tree event. The city’s needy families receive the gift cards for each teen that would be too old for a toy. This year the members of the club were determined to not allow the Coronavirus to deter or reduce their eff orts. As is the tradition, the members raised $3,000 to provide 120 teens with a $25 gift card. The Kiwanis Club of Everett is proud to be a part of the Everett community and is committed to helping the youngsters of Everett as much as possible. Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year from everyone at Everett Kiwanis! (Courtesy of the Everett Kiwanis Club) Everett resident to join Holy Cross football team W ORCESTER – Marcus Romboli of Everett is one of 14 student-athletes who will be joining the football team at College of the Holy Cross next fall. Romboli was part of the incoming class announced by Holy Cross head coach Robert Chesney on December 16. Everett resident recognized by UNG president for 4.0 GPA D AHLONEGA, Ga. – Isatou Jallow of Everett has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia, having achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2020 semester.
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