Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 2021 | FROM PAGE 3 of the COVID-19 vaccine each week. Within that fi gure, 400 doses would be sent to Everett. “This is movement,” he said. “I do believe that we are going to be moving faster with priority gaps.” School Committee Vice Chairman Thomas Abruzzese said the announcement from Baker and Riley caught him “completely off guard.” “It’s a lot to swallow,” he said. “All of the sudden, Governor Baker is going full speed ahead with everything.” Abruzzese also spoke about conversations he had with teachers regarding the reopening plan. “They told me that they heard about this and it should all be slowed down,” he said. However, Tahiliani said the students needed to be in the forefront of everyone’s mind. “We are growing more concerned about the social and emotional well-being of our students,” she said. “We’re coming up on a full year of being remote – it’s time for us to move forward.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria is shown with his family after pulling papers on May 17 to run for reelection this fall. “When I became mayor, I made a promise to continue to better our community,” he said. “I am not fi nished – my job is not done.” (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Matewsky suff ers heart attack in Florida While on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, City Council President Wayne Matewsky suff ered a massive heart attack. Realizing his life was in danger, Matewsky was able to call 911; however, when paramedics arrived, his heart had stopped and a defi brillator was needed to revive him. Matewsky was then rushed to Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale and was put on a ventilator. At the time, Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese was also on vacation in Fort Lauderdale when he received word about Matewsky on March 18. “It’s terrible. I’ve been friends with him for 3040 years,” said Marchese. “We just have to hope for the best.” In addition to Marchese, former State Representative Stephen Smith and former Councillor Nicholas Saia went to 2021 | SEE PAGE 5 EPD welcomes two offi cers, announces two promotions Police Chief Steven Mazzie (far right) is shown with Captain Christopher Hannon (far left) and Lieutenant Paul Molea. Hannon and Molea were both promoted during the December 27 City Council meeting. (Photos Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) New Police Offi cers Raymond Gallagher and John Uga were sworn in before the City Council on December 27. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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