Subscribe to Local News in 7 Languages: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 32, No.16 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday Dan Rizzo Hosts Fun-Filled St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 781-286-8500 Friday, April 21, 2023 Four mayoral candidates will highlight ’23 election Nomination papers available Monday, May 1 By Barbara Taormina W ith Mayor Brian Arrigo offi - cially resigning today, City Council President Patrick Keefe stepping up to lead the city as acting mayor, City Council Vice President Joanne McKenna becoming acting City Council president and a slew of new faces and incumbents announcing their intentions to run for the mayor’s offi ce, City Council seats and seats on the School ELECTION | SEE Page 17 Affordable Housing Trust Fund considers outside help for affordable home ownership program By Barbara Taormina At their last meeting, Board FAMILY AFFAIR: Current city councillor-at-large and Mayoral candidate Dan Rizzo and his wife, Jane are shown with family members, from left to right: son, Ryan Rizzo, daughter-in law, Michelle Rizzo, and granddaughters, Emersyn, Aryanna, Elayna and Evelyn. See page 12 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Mayor Honored at City Hall Surprise Party Send-Off JOSEPH GRAVELLESE Chairman T he board of the city’s Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) is considering teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to launch an aff ordable home ownership program. Treasurer Anayo Osueke reported that the trust fund now has $849,783 primarily from two allocations of free cash. As for charitable donations, Osueke said, “Now that we have the mission statement togethHOUSING | SEE Page 19 $3.29 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 CONGRATULATIONS: Mayor Brian Arrigo and family members, shown from left to right: brother-inlaw Anthony Bellia, wife, Daveen, sons Jack and Joseph and sister, Kim Bellia. The mayor, who will leave offi ce this month to take over as Commissioner of the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, was given a surprise party in the council chambers this past week by his staff . See page 8 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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