Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 29, 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW | FROM PAGE 1 and Joshua Resnek; both stories focus on Resnek’s admission of printing lies and fabricating quotes at the behest of the paper’s owner, Matthew Philbin. The Everett Advocate has followed the case, particularly the defendants’ depositions, from its inception in 2021. Philbin and Resnek have admitted in sworn testimony that they published stories primarily to ruin DeMaria’s reputation and ruin his chances for reelection in 2021. Encore Boston Harbor launches WynnBET Sportsbook It was a star-studded event as a former New England Patriot handed out $11,000 in cash throughout the casino to guests to place their bets at the WynnBET Kiosk room as online gambling began in Mass. The event also featured star athletes Olympian Angela Ruggiero, former Red Sox player Johnny Damon, Cedric Maxwell, Matt Light, Shawn Thornton and Ty Law, along with many state and local officials, including Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria. “Mega-extreme air mass” brings one of the coldest winters on record FEBRUARY – After a mild winter, an Arctic air mass made its way south to New England with what forecasters called a mega-extreme air mass combined with a minus-40 below zero wind chill factor hit the region. After temperatures climb back for a brief spell, the region is hit with a mini-nor’easter dropping four inches of snow. State Sen. DiDomenico reappointed Senate Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Sal DiDomenico was reappointed by Senate President Karen Spilka as Asst. Majority Leader – as well as beWELL-DESERVED: Colin Kelly, Vice President of Public Affairs for Schnitzer Steel (Prolerized New England LLC), was honored with a citation sponsored by the Everett City Council back in March. Pictured with Kelly (center) are City Councillors Rich Dell Isola and Irene Cardillo; Simona DelloRusso, Executive Assistant at Schnitzer; and John Silva, Recycling Operations Director for Schnitzer. Kelly was formerly a Ward 3 and Ward 4 Councillor from 1990-2001, formerly an Everett Kiwanis Club President and Everett Chamber of Commerce Past President, and he is currently Chairperson of the Everett Chamber of Commerce. coming Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. School Committee votes to not extend school superintendent’s contract extension MARCH – On a 6-4 vote, the School Committee decided to not extend former Supt. Priya Tahiliani’s contract until 2026. School Committee members Michael McLaughlin, Millie Cardello, Jason Marcus, Joseph LaMonica, Cynthia Sarnie and Mayor Carlo DeMaria voted against extending her contract while Jeanne Cristiano, Samantha Lambert, Michael Mangan and Marcony Almeida-Barros voted in favor to extend Tahiliani’s contract past Feb. 28, 2024. It would have been extended until June 30, 2026. Tahiliani would later be placed on administrative leave, which would eventually lead to the hiring of Interim Supt. William Hart permanently. City Council approves submission of MSBA Application for new High School The City Council voted 8-0 Outgoing Council President John Hanlon and incoming Council President Michael Marchese look over the council by-laws and regulations prior to the opening of the city council meeting back in January. for a resolution to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) expressing interest in building a new high school, with the intent being to eliminate/prevent current and future overcrowding in the Everett Public Schools. McGonagle named House Chair of Operations, Facilities and Security for second term APRIL – State Rep. Joe McGonagle was named to his second term as the Massachusetts House’s Chair of Operations, Facilities and Security by Speaker Ron Mariano and his leadership team. This committee was newly formed at the beginning of the previous session to assess the day-to-day operations of the State House and facilitate updates to the infrastructure and security parameters of the building and preserve its historical integrity. Vets’ Director Antoine Coleman honored at 2023 Black Excellence on the Hill celebration at State House State Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Everett Director of Veterans Affairs Antoine ColeState Senator Sal DiDomenico and his family are shown at his swearing in ceremony for his seventh term at the State House in January. US Attorney’s Office Closes Everett Inquiry; No Further Action Following 14-Month Review – In a letter dated August 8, 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (together, the “Department of Justice”) jointly informed the City of Everett that the Department of Justice is closing a preliminary inquiry relating to allegations of racial discrimination, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment by City employees and officials.Mayor Carlo DeMaria, (pictured) in a statement, stated that he wasn’t surprised by the inquiry’s findings. Newly-elected Chairman of the School Committee Mike Mangan addresses the School Committee during their January meeting. man as Coleman was honored by the Mass. Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) during the 2023 Black Excellence on the Hill celebration. Coleman is a 2004 graduate of Everett High School who continued his athletic and academic career playing basketball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering, he joined the United States Marine Corps, completing a tour in Afghanistan and obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He works as Everett’s Director of Veterans Affairs, paying it forward by helping veterans receive the resources they need.
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