Page 8 Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 30, 2022 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 7 million higher than last year’s figure. In an effort to alleviate the ra425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com cial tension gripping the city, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins and Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen cosponsored a Resolution intended to condemn racism and promote diversity. “The most disgraceful thing we have in this city is the fact that people are unable to listen to the people of color who are speaking,” Martins said. The School Committee voted unanimously to allow Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for a new high school. During the committee’s April 5 meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Charles Obremski said the current Everett High School is exceeding its capacity by 387 students. On March 31, the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation sponsored by State Senators Sal DiDomenico and Adam Gomez that would end racebased hair discrimination in the Commonwealth. This legislation was inspired in part by sisters Mya and Deanna Cook, who as teens gained national attention after successfully overturning their school policy which had barred them from taking part in school activities. The long-awaited reconstruction of Ferry Street is now underway. During the April 11 City Council meeting, Engineering Director Eric Swanson said the project began one week earlier and will take three years to complete. Looking ahead over the next Everett Crimson Tide Varsity Softball Head Coach Stacy PosteSchiavo earned her 300th career win during Everett’s 21-0 shutout win against Somerville High School in April. five fiscal years, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Charles Obremski recently outlined a series of capital requests totaling approximately $17.6 million. The largest item in this CIP is a $2 million request to install modular classrooms at the Keverian School. Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and fellow municipal and state leaders to discuss the electrification of the Commuter Rail. All the elected officials agreed on the benefits that could be realized across the region with the expansion of Commuter Rail and the addition of infill stations along the corridor. Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett will be offering permits for outdoor dining to businesses in Everett. The School Committee, during its April 25 meeting, voted unanimously to approve its $108.1 million budget request for fiscal year 2023 and $18.8 million in capital requests through fiscal year 2027. That amount is $9.1 million higher than last year’s figure. Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le made a mad dash for the Malden District Court parking lot to avoid press cameras following his April 28 hearing on charges of indecent assault and battery filed by a female councillor. Le has pleaded not guilty. Ward 2 School Committee Member Jason Marcus recently presented a citation to Everett High School Varsity Softball Coach Stacy Poste-Schiavo in recognition of her 300th career win, which took place during a victory at home against Somerville on April 18. “It’s about the kids,” she said. “It’s been a great run and I hope I can get 100 more.” Lewis Cine hasn’t stayed put for too long during his 22 years, so moving to a new city to play for whichever team picks him in the NFL draft figures to be an easy transition. That city will be Minneapolis as he was selected in the first round with the 32nd pick by the Minnesota Vikings. This spring the City Council has been mired in controversy over Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro’s racist behavior through social media and in a leaked video that included Everett Director of Communications Deanna Deveney. On Monday, DiPierro announced his resignation. June In what could be called a bombshell to the Philbin newspaper venture the Everett Leader Herald, which published, according to Everett REVIEW | SEE PAGE 9
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