Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 HONORED | FROM Page 1 of Revere a better place for all to live, work, and visit,” said Giannino. “I was proud to nominate Ashley because in addition to what is in her job description as City Clerk, she goes far above and beyond what is expected and truly cares about her community and its people.” As the City Clerk, Ashley works www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM day-in and day-out to make municipal government easier to navigate. She leads a team which works on the frontlines of City Hall, helping residents by accurately preserving public records and certifying all vital statistics for the city. Ashley also provides administrative support to the City Council, is a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Clerk to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Although this might sound clerical, her job goes far beyond just filling and maintaining records. She is a resource to anyone navigating City Hall or municipal government who needs help. Often when people enter Ashley’s offi ce, they are going through a life event, whether it be a marriage or something more solemn, such as requesting death certificates; Ashley handles each resident with care. As the moderator for almost all public Zoom meetings for the City of Revere – both day and night – Ashley worked throughout the entire pandemic to ensure there were no hiccups when it came to public participation in municipal meetings. In addition to her professional duties, in which she goes far above and beyond the parameters of her job description, Ashley quietly gives of herself to the community in various other ways to help make people’s lives better. She is a member of the Rotary Club, and she spends her free time volunteering in various local organizations, such as the food pantry. Ashley is always the fi rst to off er help for anyone in need. She is a generous donor to many nonprofi ts, and she never seeks recognition for the things that she does. Often she is behind the scenes, happy to roll up her sleeves and help. Perhaps most important to her is her family. She is a proud auntie to her brother Mike’s children, Caden and Lyla, and daughter of June and Don Melnik – both of Revere. She is also a loving caretaker to her two fur babies, Port and Odin. Ashley’s compassion and kindness extend far beyond her job description. She takes diffi cult situations and upset residents and handles them with kindness, compassion and grace. Ashley Melnik will be recognized and honored at a virtual ceremony on June 23 hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission is an independent state agency that was legislatively established in 1998 to support equal opportunities for women in the Commonwealth in all areas of life and to promote their advancement. To encourage attendance for family and friends, and in celebration of our heroines, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women will be streaming this celebration “Live” on their Facebook page at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma CHA Everett Hospital CHA Cambridge hospital Recognized for quality and safety GR21_171
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