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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 DeMaria, Baker and officials highlight Everett affordable housing Former St. Therese property on Broadway to house 83 units

By Seth Daniel

With a mind to add a portion of $1 billion in federal monies to the suc- cessful Commonwealth Builder program – a fairly new program that funds affordable homeowner- ship opportunities – Gov. Charlie Baker and a cad- re of state officials toured the St. Therese affordable housing project on Broad- Mayor Carlo DeMaria addresses the crowd during the way Monday, a project event. that includes funding from the program for six town- houses within the larger project. On Monday, Gov. Baker joined municipal officials and community leaders in Everett to celebrate prog- ress of the redevelopment PHOTO COURTESY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE of the St. Therese parish Manny Lopes, CEO of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), and Gov. Charlie Baker talk about the details of the new facility that EBNHC will open in the St. Therese’s property into new housing development on Broadway during an official announcement of funding on Monday. The for families and seniors, project is developed as an affordable housing project by TND, with the healthcare compo- and to promote the plan to nent brought in by EBNHC. Gov. Baker was on hand to highlight the affordable homeown- add federal Rescue Plan ership opportunities in the project brought by the CommonwealthBuilders program, and money to Commonwealth to highlight his request for $1 billion more to be put in the program. Builder. The Everett proj- ect is supported by the Ad- wealth Builder initiative, families with homeown- they can build wealth, es- which aims to connect ership opportunities so MassDevelopment Director Dan Rivera and MassHousing ministration’s Common- See HOUSING Page 7 Director Chrystal Kornegay. The Pride of the Tide News & Notes Former Everett star athlete John Uga will Encore having trouble finding appear on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Aug. 9 workers to bring back poker games By Cary Shuman courses.” Warrior show is a perfect Uga earned his spot fit for his competitive- in Worker shortage across mission (MGC) inquired when games like poker The Uga family is well on the popular show by stincts and set of multiple the board at the casino into the problem at its July were deemed too risky to known in the city for its emerging as one of the athletic skills. 29 meeting, and found bring back due to the prox- athletics accomplishments highest finishers at a qual- “Since I was born, I’ve follows national work that Encore would like to imity of players at a sta- at Everett High School. ifying round of competi- been climbing things,” shortage trends bring back poker, but can- tion – as well as the num- John Uga, 23, who has tion in Tacoma, Washing- said John. “My mother not find enough workers to ber of players required for a Super Bowl ring as a de- ton. On Monday’s show, told me that she had to come back or be trained. the game to be profitable. fensive back on the EHS Uga will be competing in double-up the railings on By Seth Daniel The poker games at So, poker disappeared for football team and served the semifinals for the right the crib when I was baby.” With a barrage of com- Encore were a fast-favor- a time, but with the easing as captain of the Crimson to advance to the National John Jr. began playing plaints about the lack of ite pre-COVID and table of restrictions last spring, Tide baseball team, is tak- Finals in Las Vegas. The Pop Warner football when poker games at Encore games revenues were al- the MGC allowed casinos ing that tradition of excel- top prize for the winner is he was 5 years old. He Boston Harbor, the Mas- ways high, but all that was lence to an entirely new a cool $1 million. excelled for the Everett sachusetts Gaming Com- lost during COVID-19 See SHORTAGE Page 3 level. “This competition truly contingent through the ‘A’ Uga, 23, will be compet- tests every single part of Division, winning sever- ing on the “American Nin- you - your athletic ability, al championships. “I was New Encore program uses pennies to help MyRWA, Bread of Life ja Warrior” show Monday balance, strength, power, a running back in those (Aug. 9) on NBC-TV. Last and mental toughness,” years,” recalled John. By Seth Daniel lected more than $13,000 benefit local charities. season American Ninja said Uga. “Playing Pop Warner foot- in pennies over the first The program began Warrior (ANW) drew 35 ball was a lot of fun.” Those who say every month of a new program on June 27 and is called million viewers. Always an athlete, and As a freshman at Ever- penny counts would be that looks to use change Change for Charity, ac- As the ANW website a Super Bowl champion ett High, he moved on to happy to know that Encore from the casino’s cash proclaims, the show is The son of John Uga the high-powered Crim- Boston Harbor has col- redemption machines to See ENCORE CHARITY Page 7 “where some of the most Sr. and Karen Uga, John son Tide football program, elite athletes in the coun- Jr. always had a love of led by former head coach try compete on the world’s sports and being active, John DiBiaso. He earned a KRISTIN FULTON MEMORIAL DEDICATION most difficult obstacles so the American Ninja ring as a Division 1 Super Bowl state champion. “I started playing on special teams for the varsi- ty, and in my junior and se- nior years I was a starting strong safety and played alongside Lukas Denis in the defensive backfield – Lukas was a good friend of mine,” said John. “I got to play in Gillette Stadium twice.” He was a three-year starting outfielder for the Everett High baseball team and became a captain in his senior year. John’s older sister, Bri- anna Uga, was a superb three-sport (softball, field hockey, and ice hockey) athlete at Everett High School, graduating in 2012. Brianna went on to play softball at Fitch- burg State. His sister, Sa- mantha Uga, was an All- Vinnie Calderone and family members of Kristin Fulton join Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Everett resident John Uga competes on the American Ninja Stacy DeMaria on Sunday, Aug. 1, to unveil the memorial plaque for Fulton at the Glendale Warrior television show as his family watches on the big Park Tot-Lot. The City and family dedicated the Tot-Lot in memory of Fulton, who died screen in the background. See JOHN UGA Page 5 earlier this year after complications during childbirth. Page 2 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Councilor and Mayoral candidate Fred Capone held an open house at his campaign headquarters on July 31, followed by a large stand-out in Everett Square with supporters. Meanwhile, campaign staffers and family paused from canvassing on July 20 to celebrate Capone’s birthday with a blue and white cake. The campaign continues to knock on doors across the city, and hold visibility events ahead of the Sept. 21 Preliminary Election.

Everett Police Superior Officer’s Association endorses Mayor Carlo DeMaria re-election

Staff Report the funding for the equip- it. They are part of Ever- ment and training that we ett’s finest, building trust Early last week, Mayor need in order to provide within the community and Carlo DeMaria was for- effective policing to the keeping our city safe.” mally endorsed by Everett residents of Everett. You DeMaria has served Council looking for answers in AG’s Police Superior Officer’s and Chief Mazzie have as Everett’s mayor for Association (NEPBA both been very active in 14 years. Previously, he Local 95) for his re-elec- bringing people within the served as a former Everett City-contractor asbestos lawsuit tion as Mayor of Everett. ranks of the Department Alderman. As an elected By Seth Daniel of a lawsuit,” he said. enforcement actions related “When we look around that reflect the changing official, DeMaria brings “That’s a serious concern. to this matter.” the City where once was population of the City, ” a wealth of experience, Several members of the I would like to know when The lawsuit filed late last a neglected property or an said Lt. James Gabriel, including his time in pub- City Council are demand- the City was first notified month by AG Healey al- empty lot there are now President of NEPBA Lo- lic service and as a small ing answers about the ap- about this.” leged the Clean Air Act vi- sustainable businesses cal 95. business owner, to advo- parent lack of oversight Capone said that if the olations, the mishandling of and housing being built. “I am humbled and cate for the residents of by the City for an Ever- allegations are upheld, asbestos, and also alleged a Policing in a City like Ev- honored to have earned Everett. This year’s Pre- ett-based contractor who he would like part of the False Claims Act violation erett can be challenging the endorsement of the liminary is on September is alleged by Attorney agreement to be that resi- by the contractor in regards at times. Everett has been Everett Superior Officer’s 21. For more information General Maura Healey to dents in the affected areas to the issues in Braintree. voted the most diverse Association,” said May- or to get involved with the potentially have exposed be able to get tested for The case was originally City in the State and we or DeMaria. “While most campaign, visit: https:// the public to asbestos three any medical issues at the referred to AG Healey by can attest that it is. You people run away from carlodemaria.com. years ago while doing un- expense of the contractor. the state Department of have always provided us danger, they run towards derground pipe work in Councilor Michael Environmental Protection the Ward 1 area. Marchese said he was (DEP). The allegations, which very concerned about the A second piece of the were filed late last month matter, and hoped to get lawsuit comes against Re- by AG Healey’s Office in more answers once it goes vere-based EZ Disposal/ a civil lawsuit at Suffolk to committee. Capitol Waste. The lawsuit Superior Court against “If this is an issue in claims they were hired to GTA Inc., of Everett, in- 2017, why is this contrac- transport asbestos debris volve work done in 2018 tor working here still?” he from the Everett worksite, in Everett and Braintree. It asked. “As a Council we failed to contain and store is alleged in the complaint have a priority to make the asbestos-contaminated by AG Healey that GTA sure the people of Ever- waste safely while trans- violated the state’s Clean ett aren’t exposed to any- porting it to an EZ Disposal Air Act when they removed thing dangerous. If this facility in Revere, and that and demolished asbes- happened in 2017, there they and the owners of the tos-containing municipal should have been some EZ Disposal facility, Ric- water pipes without com- acknowledgement then mer Properties, Inc., and plying with required asbes- and some suspension…I 413-419 Bremen Street, Everett Police Superior Officer’s Association and the Everett Patrolmen’s Union showing tos work practices as part of just hope its not going on support for Mayor DeMaria. LLC, unsafely and illegal- the water main replacement even now…I hope for the ly stored it at that facility projects the City of Everett sake of the workers and in violation of the state’s and the Town of Braintree people of Everett, they ha- Clean Air Act. hired them to complete. ven’t been exposed to this “We allege that these de- The suit also alleges that and that I haven’t been ex- fendants put the health of Independent’s GTA left uncontained as- posed to it as well. Every- the public and their workers bestos-contaminated debris one should be concerned at risk by conducting illegal on the ground and in open that this happened.” and unsafe asbestos work dumpsters along Cabot and Councilor Gerly Adrien 21st Annual in the middle of city streets, Marlboro Streets in Ever- said it was a dangerous al- including in environmental ett, as well as one location legation because, if true, it justice communities that al- in Braintree. Asbestos is a potentially compromised ready bear disproportionate Beach Baby hazardous material that can the health of residents on environmental risks,” said cause cancer if one breaths those streets. AG Healey upon announc- it in under specific condi- “We’re talking about ing the lawsuit publicly. tions. people’s health,” she GTA did not comment on said. “I’m extremely con- “We will hold accountable Pages people and companies who the matter by press time. cerned…For the City On Monday night, the Council, we had to hear violate the laws intended to Council held a Special about this from the media protect the public from this Meeting to address the is- and not the administra- dangerous material.” sue and begin looking at tion. We have to ask what According to informa- what happened, or did not else is being hidden and tion from the AG’s Of- happen with the work done what else we should know fice, asbestos is a mineral in Everett. about. We have to put the fiber that has been used Councilor Fred Capone, health of our residents in a wide variety of build- and the rest of the Council, first…It’s not about mon- ing materials, from roof- did not name the contractor, ey or relationships or who ing and flooring, to siding but wanted to find out when we are friends with. I think and wallboard, to caulking the City knew of the issues the administration needs and insulation. If asbestos with alleged mishandling of to go through a training on is improperly handled or asbestos. He said, if true, how to do contracts and maintained, fibers can be the disregard for resident other such things.” released into the air and in- safety on the roads in his Mayor Carlo DeMaria haled, potentially resulting ward are troubling. said in a statement, “In May in life-threatening illnesses, Join us in putting your Beach “If it does turn out these of 2018, the Massachusetts including asbestosis, lung allegations are upheld, the DEP received a complaint cancer, and mesothelioma. Baby in our 21ST ANNUAL counts and charges alleged regarding work being done Asbestosis is a serious, in the lawsuit, the level of by a private contractor on a progressive, and long-term BEACH BABY PAGES! arrogance (by the contrac- municipal water contract in disease for which there is tor) alleged and the total Everett. The City required no known effective treat- Photos should be at a beach or swimming pool setting. disregard for resident safe- this work to be done in ment. Mesothelioma is a Please include your child's name and the paper you wish ty, I would ask that this con- compliance with all appli- rare form of cancer that to be published in. tractor be banned from fu- cable federal, state and lo- is found in the thin mem- ture work in the City,” said cal environmental require- branes of the lung, chest, Capone, noting that GTA is ments. Upon review of the abdomen, and heart, that SEND YOUR BEACH BABY TO: [email protected] by one of the largest City pub- site, DEP ordered that work may not show up until Thursday, August 12th lic works contractors and be stopped immediately many years after exposure, has ongoing work right now and appropriate abatement and that has no known cure, Photos will be published in our Aug. 18 and 19 issues of The Revere Journal, in the city. steps be taken by the con- although treatment meth- Winthrop Sun Transcript, Lynn Journal, The Everett Independent, “One concern I have tractor. The City has fully ods are available to address is this happened in 2018, cooperated with and sup- the effects of the disease. Chelsea Record & East Boston Times. and it happened in my ported the enforcement AG Healey’s Office has ward, and I didn’t hear efforts of DEP and the At- made asbestos safety a Not responsible for lost or unpublished Photos. about it until three years torney General’s Office as priority, they said. later when it became part they have taken respective Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 3

KRISTIN FULTON MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY

Courtesy Photos dale Park to Fulton. The Tot-Lot was dedi- Mayor Carlo DeMaria cated to Kristin Fulton to and the City of Everett commemorate her love hosted a memorial dedica- and devotion to the chil- tion ceremony for Kristin dren of Everett. A large Fulton on Sunday, August group of people congre- 1. The event featured a gated outside to commem- memorial plaque dedicat- orate the moment and pay ing the Tot-Lot in Glen- tribute to Fulton.

Councilors Stephanie Martins, Michael McLaughlin and Family members and Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Stacy DeMaria gathered around the memorial to Kristin Fulton, which Rosa DiFlorio, with School Committeewoman Cynthia contains a quote from Walt Disney that says, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Sarnie.

A large crowd of family and residents showed up to support the memorial to Kristin Fulton. Kristin Fulton’s friends and family gathered at Glendale Park for a photo after the dedication.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria says hello to Fulton’s parents, Mari- Mayor Carlo DeMaria introduces Nicholas Calderone to say Mayor Carlo DeMaria an Stacy DeMaria comfort Vinnie anne and Robert Ciarlone, via a Zoom connection. a few words about Fulton. Calderone after the unveiling of the memorial.

Shortage / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to bring back the game. they cannot hire people at “I don’t think we’ll the gaming floor, with chine and two at table nearly three hours on the However, Encore still pre-pandemic levels. They make a decision or make an additional four being games. Nine of them were floor before being turned has yet to bring back any have several positions, and a vote, but I think it’s a small children that acci- found with alcohol while away. poker games, and has re- those positions are offered chance to make the inqui- dentally got away from underage. The average Krum said they are ini- placed many of the poker first to furloughed work- ries we want…and then their parents. time on the floor for them tiating a back-of-house areas with new, success- ers – many of whom have as need be with future Three minors were en- was 40 minutes before training program to make ful slot machines. That, moved on or choose not thoughts on recommen- gaging in gaming, with they were found out. sure everyone going on the they said, is because they to work. Finding workers dations,” said Chair Cathy one found on a slot ma- One 20-year-old spent floor has their ID checked. cannot entice furloughed from the outside for the Judd-Stein. dealers to come back, open positions is also a “Poker was replaced or new employees to be challenge, which follows by high-revenue gener- trained. the national labor shortage ating slot machines,” she “Part of the issue we’re trend. continued. “I am thinking facing now is we have the That is exactly the case about that…because with jobs, but can’t get people for poker, Krum said, and each table game comes the to fill those jobs,” said they would like to hire new idea of pretty high quality Encore’s Jacqui Krum. dealers and bring in former jobs. Table games produce “That’s part of the consid- dealers to return the game more jobs and careers eration – is these unfilled to the customers, but can- than slot machines. I don’t jobs…We will train abso- not find the workers. question your business de- lutely anyone that wants So, at the moment, they cision. I’m struggling with to be a dealer at our cost… continue to operate the this need for more com- We didn’t say no to poker, popular slot machines in munication.” just not at this time.” the former poker loft area, Commissioner Enrique MGC officials told the and will only bring back Zuniga said he didn’t want Commission that while the poker and other table to micromanage the casi- they might receive about games when they can find no, but they have to hold four or five complaints and train the staff to do so. them accountable. a month about the table The MGC was very dis- “I’m not interested in games in a normal time, appointed in the inability to micromanaging the world- they have been getting up- provide poker to custom- class organization you wards of 50 complaints a ers, and went into a legal have,” he said. “On the month about Encore not analysis of the terms of En- other hand, commitments bringing back poker. core’s license – noting that were made early on in the Right now, there are no the license is a Category 1 licensing and (a license) is poker tables on the floor license beholden to offer- a privilege and we have a at all in Encore, and the ing slots and table games job to do.” You show up, take on everything poker areas that once ex- and is revocable. MGC officials did de- they throw at you, stand up for isted in Encore were trans- “The question becomes tail that in many jurisdic- what you believe in, and get the formed into high-perform- what commitments did tions around the country, job done. We’re proud to stand ing slot stations during the applicant make in re- at least part of the poker Bankwith East Boston Savings right alongside you. the pandemic. Those lations to offering poker,” tables were open, even if machines continue to do said an MGC attorney. not at pre-pandemic lev- well and are popular with Most of the Commis- els. customers, Krum said, and sioners said they didn’t “That does show that they also don’t require any want to micromanage the it’s not 100 percent across dealers or personnel such casino operations, and the US, but there is a lot as table games do. there is precedent for the of poker being played,” The problem exists not casino to adjust its offer- said Judd-Stein. “I wonder only with open positions ings as customer demand how much that workforce for dealers at the resort, and business conditions shortage is playing into but also for food/beverage, dictates. However, they this.” housekeeping and other ar- did ask that Encore pro- •MINORS ON THE eas of the resort. Officials vide better communica- GAMING FLOOR have indicated that their tion in the future about Encore reported in the NMLS # 457291 business at Encore is now taking away popular items second quarter that they Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com at pre-pandemic levels, but like poker. intercepted 10 minors on Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank Page 4 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett Independent Independent Forum President: Stephen Quigley [email protected] Editor in Chief: Cary Shuman [email protected] Guest Op-Ed

ENJOY THE REVERE BEACH Everett Summer Jobs Program SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL is a huge asset to the City

This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Re- By Deanna Deveney, Esq. top priorities during the vere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, fea- interview is to learn more turing master sand sculptors who have come from all For more than 25 years, about each applicant so over the globe to compete in one of the largest sand the Everett Summer Jobs that they can better place sculpting festivals in the world. Program has been help- them in something that The festival will be held on Friday from 10 a.m.-10 ing the city’s youth build suits their skillset and in- pm., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from their resumes and take terests. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. A grand fireworks display will be held “A lot of these kids still their first crack at a “real Participants in the Everett Summer Jobs Program. Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m. life job.” Since Mayor don’t know what they In 2019, the event drew an estimated one million at- DeMaria has taken over, want to do,” DiPietro said, cleaning up the parks, to And of course, you’ll tendees, drawn not only by the wonderful sculptures, the program has evolved “so we try to help guide working indoors in an ad- but also by food trucks, food vendors, exhibitors, and get to meet the Mayor too! into one of the largest and them and encourage them ministrative role or being much more, so it is advisable that attendees from out of Mayor DeMaria is very in- most successful of its kind to try something new.” a camp counselor for the town plan on taking the T to Revere Beach station. volved in the program and in the area, and it is some- Many times after they younger children. Kids This year’s festival also will be a celebration of the makes an effort to meet thing that he is particularly are asked about their hob- are typically placed where 125th anniversary of Revere Beach, America’s first pub- every kid and get to know passionate about. bies and interests, the kids they will be most success- lic beach. them. On the last day there Recreation Leader Mike will discover a new pas- ful and where they have a All in all, the 2021 Sand Sculpting Festival promises is an end of summer party DiPietro along with Hu- sion or hidden talent, or strong interest. to be a memorable event for all members of the family. expand upon an existing with games, food and fun man Resource Generalist This year has some ex- where the Mayor thanks Roberto Velasquez, over- one and have a chance to citing new opportunities showcase it. For exam- everyone for their hard NOT ALL PARENTS KNOW see the program beginning on tap, including work- with the application and ple, some budding artists ing in the gardens with work. interview process. Over designed beautiful murals, the Everett Community Due to the pandemic, WHAT'S BEST FOR THEIR the years they’ve perfect- an editing pro helped out Growers and working IT last year’s program looked ed the process to make in the TV department and support for the elderly and much different than years KIDS the kids more comfortable a student with a knack for disabled as part of a new past. For the first time ever, and confident, and have electricity built something program called Digital the program was entirely The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron transitioned to a group for the high school. Navigators. virtual, losing the import- DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from interview format, which Once the youth are In addition to working ant personal connection hired, they are reminded requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state gives everyone a chance and receiving a paycheck, aspect. Despite the chal- rates as one of the most reprehensible actions of any to speak, while taking a that it is indeed a “real lenges however, the kids job” and that they need to there are a variety of edu- public official since the pandemic began. little pressure off them in- cational opportunities and came together and learned dividually. be on time and follow the Thanks to DeSantis's lack of leadership and nutty training sessions through- some valuable new skills, pronouncements throughout the course of the pandem- “For most kids, it’s their rules. out the summer, includ- including everyone’s new ic, Florida now rates as one of the biggest hotspots for first real life work experi- “We tell them, ‘we best friend, zoom! the coronavirus in the world, accounting alone for al- ence, so they can be a little want to know we can rely ing presentations by the most 20% of the daily infections in the U.S. and recently nervous at first,” DiPietro on you,’ and that helps Everett PD, and guidance breaking its own one-day record for infections. said. build their confidence,” on things like opening up Deanna Deveney is the Predictably, the state's healthcare system is being Prior to the interview, Velazquez said. your own checking ac- Director of Communica- swamped by COVID-19 patients, who are dying at a applicants are given a On any given day, tasks count, registering to vote tions and Intergovernmen- rate that is 10 times greater than New York City's. questionnaire to prepare can include anything from and applying for financial tal Affairs for the Office of DeSantis's order fails to recognize two basic facts: in advance, and one of the painting fire hydrants and aid for college. Mauyor Carlo DeMaria First, although the rate of serious illness among chil- dren who catch COVID remains low, more than 19,000 children have been hospitalized with coronavirus in 24 Guest Op-Ed states and New York City as of July 22, according to a database from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association. Where does all the money go? That is a large number and it surely will spike when children return to school indoors. By Councilor Fred Capone elected office, I have gone public, both on-line and in topics are difficult to nav- Second, DeSantis's order fails to acknowledge that over every annual budget, person. After all, it is your igate. As Mayor, I will while masks afford some protection to the mask-wear- Words like ‘Transpar- line-by-line, and consis- money. You deserve to ensure that the website er, the primary benefit accrues to everyone else who ency’ and ‘Accountability’ tently ask questions re- know where your money remains current and it will is around the mask-wearer, whose aerosols are con- are thrown around daily by garding funding requests. is going and how it bene- be reconfigured to make it tained within the mask, rather than being spread around public officials. However, This is to ensure that what fits you. more user-friendly so that a room unimpeded where they linger to be inhaled by transparency and account- is requested truly benefits Additionally, our city another person. ability in government are all our residents and not website should be up to information can be easily Maskless students needlessly risk infecting their often very difficult to find. just a select few individu- date and user-friendly. It obtained. teachers, classmates, and staff members, as well as the One common question I als. When I served on the is a tremendous source of These are just a few family members and everyone else who comes into con- am asked is: “Where does Ways and Means Com- information and can serve changes I would like to tact with anyone who is at those schools. all the money go?” mittee, I reviewed every as an invaluable asset to implement if elected may- In short, the reopening of schools without adherence It is well-known that single bill paid by the city. our residents. Howev- or. For other areas of con- to the COVID-19 precautions that we're all familiar I take my responsibility It was a real eye-opening er, if the information is cern or ideas, please visit with will become a superspreader event in every com- for fiscal oversight very experience. Every resident not updated, accurate and my webpage at www.fred- munity in Florida, even among the vaccinated, thanks to seriously as a city coun- should have that same op- easily accessible, it does caponeforeverett.com. the highly-contagious Delta variant. cilor. As one of four boys portunity. As your coun- not benefit our residents. However, it is the basic false premise of DeSantis's raised in a single parent cilor, I have requested Despite my repeated re- executive order -- that parents know what is best for household, I understand more transparency as to quests that the website Fred Capone is the their children's health -- that is the most harmful aspect the need to allocate limit- how our city spends mon- information be updated, Councilor for Ward 1 of of his reasoning. ed resources in a prudent ey. If elected Mayor, I much of the information Everett as well as a candi- Typical parents are not the best caregivers for their and responsible manner. will make all city expen- on the city’s website is date for Mayor in the up- children's health for the simple reason that they are not Throughout my tenure in ditures accessible to the still outdated and many coming election. medical experts, especially when it comes to COVID-19. While we will concede that most parents love their children, it also is undeniable that parents who are not Guest Op-Ed following the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the American Society of Pediatricians (which are recom- mending mask-wearing in schools) are sacrificing their Life Learning, Commitment and Hard Work children's health on the altar of their political views. Gov. 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Staff Report der-staffed and unable to how critical this industry gram, as well as extend the meet its licensed capacity is to our economy. I do Child Tax Credit increases On July 7th, Senator despite high demand. This hope that this crisis has that were included in the Sal DiDomenico joined has largely been due to showed all Americans just national COVID-recovery with Cecilia Rouse, Pres- the fact that many child- how important it is that we package signed into law ident Joe Biden’s Chair of care workers were un- invest in early education by the president in March. the White House Coun- able to find care for their and care at both the state After the tour, Senator cil of Economic Advis- own children during the and federal levels.” DiDomenico, accompa- ers, at a local childcare Covid-19 crisis. Conse- Senator DiDomenico’s nied by Chair Rouse and center in his district to quently, a lack of available visit was in support of an all three Congresswomen promote the American childcare services and infusion of public funds in attendance, participat- Families Plan. Senator providers prevented many for early childcare and ed- ed in a roundtable with DiDomenico and Chair parents from being able to ucation services through members and staff of the Rouse, alongside Massa- get back to work. President Biden’s $1.8 Black Economic Council chusetts Congresswomen “Education, and more trillion American Fami- of Massachusetts (BEC- Katherine Clark, Ayanna specifically early educa- lies Plan. The plan would MA). The discussion cen- Pressley, and Lori Trahan, tion, has been a top priori- create universal pre-Kin- tered on the experiences toured Nurtury Early Edu- ty of mine since I was first dergarten for all children of Black entrepreneurs cation in Cambridge, New elected back in 2011,” said ages three and four and and small business owners England’s first early - ed DiDomenico following help to make the childcare who shared stories of their ucation and care agency, the tour. “Therefore, it industry more affordable struggles and challenges in an effort to spotlight was sadly no surprise to for all families. The provi- throughout the pandemic. the nation’s “care infra- hear that childcare centers sion would also establish The conversation illus- structure” and its fragili- like Nurtury are unable to rules preventing childcare trated the disproportionate ty– a fact which has been fill classrooms, since they costs for low and mid- impact that the pandemic brought into sharper focus cannot find staff who ei- dle-income families from has had on people of color during the pandemic. ther can afford to work in exceeding more than sev- and the universal challeng- Like many early edu- the childcare industry or en percent of their income. es for families to access cation providers across can find care for their own Additionally, the plan affordable, high-quality the nation, Nurtury was kids. This pandemic has would create a national childcare. hit hard by the pandem- hit our childcare industry comprehensive paid fami- “This roundtable was a ic and has remained un- hard but has also revealed ly and medical leave pro- fantastic learning oppor- tunity, and for everyone at the federal, state and local levels to discuss the work that lies ahead to solve this childcare crisis. I am grateful to everyone who shared their expertise and experiences, and of course to our incredible Congresswomen for their dedication to passing the American Families Plan. Without question, this tour will help to inform the work that I do around ear- ly education and childcare in the Massachusetts Leg- islature, which I hope will DiDomenico participates in a roundtable with members and staff of the Black Economic serve as a complement to Council of MA (BECMA). the passage of American Families Plan.”

From the Mayor’s Office

Meet the team: Paul DeMato

Paul DeMato is an em- Over the years, I have lesson you’ve learned ployee of the Department pretty much done a little from your role? of Public Works and has bit of everything, bur this “I’ve learned not to take worked with the City of is what I’m focused on. things for granted, give Everett for 27 years. What is your favorite people the benefit of the What do you do in the part about working for doubt and treat people the City/? the City? way you want to be treat- “I am General Foreman “Meeting different peo- ed.” at the DPW. I am in charge ple is my favorite part of What do you like to do of the irrigation in the working in the City. I was when you are not work- Ball Fields and the Play- born and raised here in Ev- ing? grounds throughout the Paul DeMato. erett, so it’s nice to be part “I am a social guy. I like City. I also buy the flow- of the improvements.” traveling, dining out, and ers for the City and work with the Garden Center. What is the biggest going to social gatherings.

John Uga / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Star softball player and a year in high school. He something new and this scholar-athlete. Samantha Realizing his dream on started to train, with the endeavor kind of took off is pursuing a career as a American Ninja Warrior specific dream of being a for me,” said John. “I think nurse. A younger sister, John Uga, who stands competitor on the nation- all of my sports worked Alexa, will begin her Ev- 5-feet-11, said he began ally televised show. together to prepare me for erett High School athletic watching American Nin- “Instead of convention- the show. Mentally, you career in September. ja Warrior sin his senior al sports, I wanted to try have to overcome the ob- stacles in front of you.” John thanked his par- ents and sisters for their support and encourage- ment. “They’ve always been there watching my games and rooting for my teams.” He also said his foot- ball coach, John DiBiaso and baseball coaches, Joe Lento Sr. and Joe Lento Jr., also helped his growth as an athlete and a person. “They pushed me to be the best athlete I could be,” said John, who attended UNH where he studied Civil Engineering. Everett residents will not only see John Uga Jr. competing on national television, but his family will appear on the show as well. “We’re all very excit- ed,” said John’s grand- mother, Nancy Murphy. “We’ll all be watching John on the show and Everett’s John Uga displays his strength and athleticism on the American Ninja Warrior rooting for him.” television show. Page 6 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403

MAYOR CARLO DEMARIA HOSTS CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER

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On Tuesday, July 27, more than 500 supporters attended Mayor Carlo De- Maria’s Summer Soirée at Mystique in Encore Bos- ton Harbor. Former may- ors, elected officials, labor leaders, union members, and members of the Ev- erett community all came together to support the Mayor and his family as he seeks reelection. Vote for Carlo DeMaria on September 21st. Over 500 people came to support Mayor Carlo DeMaria at his Summer Soirée at Mystique in Encore Boston Harbor.

Shown above and below, The DeMaria family.

Shown left to right, Former Everett Mayor David Ragguci, Former Malden Mayor Richard Howard, Former Medford Mayor Micheal McGlynn, Former Everett Mayor John Hanlon, and Former Methuen Mayor James Jajuga proudly endorse Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s re-elec- tion campaign.

Left to right, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Jimmy Tri Le, candidate Anglemarie Dinunzio, candidate Rich DellI- Mayor DeMaria smiles as his supporters chant “four more sola, candidate Alfred Lattanzi, Councilor Anthony DiPierro, School Committee Member Cynthia Sarnie, candidate Irene years” in support of his re-election campaign while he Cardillo, Councilor Rosa DiFlorio, candidate Holly Garcia, State Senator Sal DiDomenico. gives his remarks for the night.

Proud supporters Mark Mayo and Tiffany Leahy stand with Mayor DeMaria and Stacy The crowd at Mystique in Encore Boston Harbor. DeMaria for a picture.

Teacher union members Hope Savage, Maureen O’Donnell, Megan O’Donnell, Janet Colameta, Theresea Naimo, and Holly Mayor DeMaria greets one of his many supporters who Garcia stand with Mayor DeMaria and his wife Stacy DeMaria attended the Summer Soirée. Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 7

Housing / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 pecially in communities communities across Mas- of color. The Administra- sachusetts.” tion highlighted its pro- “The City of Everett is posal to invest $1 billion proud to have partnered in housing initiatives like with The Neighborhood Commonwealth Builder Developers to construct as part of its $2.9 billion a development that will plan to invest a portion boast our affordable senior of Massachusetts’ federal housing and townhomes funds from the American for first time home - buy Rescue Plan Act in ur- ers,” said Everett Mayor gent priorities to support Carlo DeMaria. “The site communities of color and of St. Therese holds a low-income workers. The special place in our com- governor hopes to apply munity’s heart, and we $500 million to the pro- proudly made the decision gram from the overall $1 to repurpose this site as a billion allocation, he said. place that will continue to “Our Administration is serve the community. I am proud to support the work grateful for the combined State Rep. Joe McGonagle, MassHousing Director Chrystal Kornegay, Gov. Charlie Baker, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Housing happening at the former efforts of the Baker-Poli- and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, EBHNC CEO Manny Lopes, State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, MassDevel- St. Therese property in to Administration, The opment Director Dan Rivera, TND Director of Real Estate Development Steve Laferriere, and EBNHC CFO Greg Wilmott. Everett because we know Neighborhood Develop- the difference these new ers, MassHousing, Mass vices for seniors offered by homes will make in peo- Development, and East East Boston Neighborhood ple’s lives,” said Gover- Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), nor Baker. “Our propos- Health Center to help the as well as six townho- al to invest $1 billion in City of Everett continue mes, which will be sold to housing priorities using a our efforts in providing a working families at afford- portion of Massachusetts’ home for all of our resi- able prices. It anticipates federal funds would en- dents.” accepting applications able the Commonwealth State Sen. Sal DiDo- to live in the apartments Builder program to have menico said he was glad and townhomes by ear- an even greater impact as to see that the project is ly 2022. TND is building we seek to connect more becoming a model for the the affordable senior rent- families with homeown- state, and that other TND al homes with affordable ership opportunities and projects in other commu- housing resources from the chance to build long- nities are now following the Commonwealth and term wealth. By making this model in Everett. with MassDevelopment these investments, we can The Neighborhood De- financing. EBNHC will accelerate an equitable velopers (TND) is in the provide on-site services to recovery, support those process of transforming the senior residents. The for- who were hardest-hit by former church property into sale townhomes are being the pandemic, and create 77 new affordable rental developed under Mass- real and lasting change in homes with supportive ser- Housing’s Commonwealth Builder Program, which advances new homeown- ership and wealth-building Gov. Charlie Baker talks with Mayor Carlo DeMaria on the project site. opportunities for first-time homebuyers in communi- ties of color. housing, both rental and we are taking a small step opers, and OppCo we’re Of the $1 billion pro- homeownership. This is towards dismantling the thrilled to be one step posed for housing initia- a great example of May- racial wealth gap by offer- closer to bringing a com- tives, Baker is asking that or DeMaria and our state ing families the opportu- prehensive set of services $500 million in federal partners coming together nity to become homeown- to this new, innovative funds would be dedicated with innovative nonprofit ers. At the same time, we complex in Everett. With to expanding homeown- organizations like TND are also ensuring seniors affordable housing and ership opportunities in and EBNHC to meet the can afford to age in place high-quality healthcare communities hardest-hit interrelated needs of hous- here. We are grateful to under the same roof, East by COVID-19 pandemic ing and health care in our the Baker-Polito admin- Boston Neighborhood by supporting first-time community. I look for- istration because none Health Center, alongside homebuyers and scaling ward to seeing residents of this would be possible our partners, looks for- enjoying this new space without their support and ward to maximizing im- State Sen. Sal DiDomenico recalled introducing TND to up the Commonwealth Builder Program. The next year.” leadership.” pact on older adults in the Everett to help the City increase its low affordable housing Said Steve Laferriere, EBNHC CEO Manny community for decades to rates. Administration has also proposed investing $500 TND Developers Director Lopes said bringing ser- come.” million in federal funding of Real Estate Develop- vices to where people rent The Baker-Polito Ad- ment, “TND is grateful for and own homes is a new ministration initially pro- Encore Charity / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to create more affordable rental homes, including being one of the first par- horizon in health care de- posed its plan to invest a ticipants in The Common- livery. portion of Massachusetts’ cording to Jacqui Krum of funding and food items, service-rich rental units for wealth Builder program, “The pandemic has fur- federal funds in June at an Encore. The idea is that at and serving on our recent- seniors and veterans. the cash redemption ma- ly launched Young Pro- “I approached TND which is designed to be- ther proven that overall event in Haverhill high- chines on the casino floor, fessional Advisory Board, many years ago about gin to remedy a history of health and well-being is lighting a Commonwealth many customers get small Encore gives back to our coming into Everett be- exclusion and disinvest- inextricably tied to hous- Builder project. The amounts of change within Bread of Life communi- cause I knew they would ment by expanding home- ing and other non-medical Administration initially their winnings that they ty in many ways. We are be a great fit for our com- ownership opportunities factors,” he said. “Thanks launched the Common- don’t want. Now, Encore honored that Encore con- munity,” said DiDomen- in gateway communities to support from Governor wealth Builder program has adopted a program on tinues to support Bread of ico. “There is a real need like Everett. With the six Baker, The City of Everett, with a $60 million invest- the machine where cus- Life and we are grateful to in Everett for affordable townhomes at St. Therese, The Neighborhood Devel- ment in 2019. tomers can opt to donate be included as a recipient the change in their win- of Encore’s innovative nings to four local char- Change for Charity cash- ities – and so far that has out program.” added up to thousands of Patrick Herron, execu- dollars in a short period of tive director of MyRWA, time. also said his organization “We have $13,000 in has been the beneficiary of donations to since start- multiple gifts from Encore ing the program on June Boston Harbor over the 27,” Krum told the Mas- past few years. They were sachusetts Gaming Com- on of the beneficiaries of mission (MGC) at its July their three-day practice 29 meeting. “Some cus- opening in 2019, when they tomers donate as little as donated all proceeds to a two or three cents and the few non-profits, includ- average donation is just ing more than $100,000 19 cents. There have been to MyRWA. He said they 66,566 donations since we have regularly contributed started.” $25,000-$50,000 in annual The four charities in- support for improvements clude Mystic River Water- to the local environment shed Association (MyR- and parks too. WA), Bread of Life food He said while we have pantry, Disabled Ameri- been alerted that they are a can Veterans (DAV) and beneficiary of the change City Councilors Rosa DiFlorio, Gerly Adrien, Michael McLaughlin, Anthony DiPierro, and Stephanie Martins with Gov. the Boston Area Rape Cri- program - the program Charlie Baker. sis Center. is new enough that they Bread of Life said En- have not yet received any WWW.BOBSAUTOBODY.COM core has been a great funds from the program. charity partner since they “The program is in the Conveniently located On The Blue Line opened, and they are very early days, so it is too ear- excited about the new pro- ly to know at what scale • PICK-UP & DELIVERY gram as well. this will impact MyRWA, “We at Bread of Life but we are certainly ex- SAFE DEPENDABLE QUALITY REPAIRS are so thankful for the cited,” he said. “MyRWA tremendous support from applauds the efforts of with a lifetime Guarantee Encore Boston Harbor,” Encore-Boston Harbor to said Spokesperson Patty direct the funds from this Licensed • Bonded • Insured Kelly. “Since their open- change program to these ing day, Encore has been community efforts. The Registered by the a great advocate for Bread success of their gaming of Life and our mission. operations will translate Commonwealth of Massachusetts From employees donating into a greater contribution Bob Bolognese Reg. #3053 their time volunteering, to a healthy and vibrant Owner to donating much needed watershed.” 1456 NORTH SHORE RD., REVERE • 781-289-1300 Page 8 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403

News in Brief END OF SUMMER DISTRICT 12 CHAMPS BUS SURVEY and I have enjoyed meet- For additional information EXTRAVAGANZA AVAILABLE ing with the community please call 617.394.2323 or The rain washed away REMINDER: Share over the past few months,” 617.394.2260 the Independence Day Your Input with the Bus said Mayor DeMaria. celebration but as prom- Network Redesign Travel “Throughout our com- FREE ANNUAL ised, the City will host an Survey. munity meetings, I have SENIOR SUMMER End of Summer Extrava- The MBTA would like learned about the issues and concerns facing the BBQ ganza on Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. to remind everyone about Mayor Carlo DeMaria in Glendale Park. There a new survey that will help neighborhoods of Everett. Residents asked questions and The Council on Aging will be live entertainment, them better understand have planned their annual food and fireworks at 8:30 what customers need and shared concerns, and we are working to find Free Senior Summer BBQ p.m. Free admission, and from the bus network. The for Everett Seniors only, rain date of Sept. 4. MBTA hopes to create a solutions. I look forward to having our in-person aged 60 and over. This better and more equitable year, due to the changes bus network—to do that, community meeting with ZONING, the residents of Ward 5.” at The Connolly Center, PLANNING they need public input: the Council on Aging has •Does the MBTA take Due to inclement ELMINIATE weather, the original date decided to host the event you where you need or at Anthony’s Restaurant, REMOTE OPTIONS want to go? for the community meet- ing for this ward had to be 105 Canal Street in Mal- The City has announced •When you need to get den, Friday August 6, at that the Zoning Board of somewhere, is riding the cancelled. •Mayor DeMaria said 3 p.m. The COA has cho- Appeals and Planning MBTA a good option for sen the theme of “Willie Board will no longer you? he will hold the Ward 6 Community meeting on Wonka and The Chocolate broadcast their meetings Provide your input into Factory.” You will enjoy on Zoom or YouTube any the future of the MBTA Aug. 4, 7 p.m., in Mead- ows Park. The meeting traditional BBQ fare with longer, and will move bus network by taking the entertainment by Doo back to an in-person only survey at mbta.com/bnrd- will address specific -is sues in the neighborhood. Wop DeVille. Tickets are meeting format. survey. One can also call available at The Connolly The ZBA and Planning (857) 366-1871 to take the This ward meeting had been rescheduled from the Center, July 19 through had been two of the first The Everett 11-year-old baseball team recorded an survey over the phone. July 23 from 9 a.m. until and most successful boards The survey has been ex- original date of Wednes- undefeated season in the District 12 Jimmy Fund league. day, July 14. noon. If you need trans- to implement a remote op- Congrats to the team and coaches. tended until August 8. portation for this event, or tion during COVID-19, have any questions, please and saw a jump in atten- LUMA ANNOUNCES EVERETT SENIORS ZION CHURCH tunes and listen to a great call us at 617.394.2323 or dance and participation MULTICULTURAL ON THE ROAD 617.394.2260. in their meetings as a re- COMMUNITY IN veteran of the music in- dustry play. Doors open FESTIVAL AGAIN!! sult. Both boards moved UNITY BLOCK Mayor Carlo DeMaria MEDITATION FOR back to City Hall meet- at 6 p.m. and the concert LUMA Director Lucy PARTY begins at 6:30 p.m. Pineda this week an- and The Council on Aging SENIOR CITIZENS ings in July, and intend to have planned a long await- Zion Church Ministries, Future concerts include: nounced they will hold Mayor Carlo DeMaria go forward that way. City ed trip to Maine for our 757 Broadway, invites all •Thursday, Aug. 12: the 14th annual Everett and The Council on Ag- officials said there were annual Lobster Bake for to join them on Saturday, Back Track, 6:30 p.m. Multicultural Festival all ing are happy to announce perhaps some legal issues Wednesday September 22, September 18, from noon Celebrate the popular girl day long on Aug. 29 at the Mindful Meditation for with having meetings con- 2021. Our luxury Silver to 3 p.m. for their Annu- groups of the 1960s, from Lafayette Playground. seniors at The Connolly tinue with a remote option. Fox coach will pick us up at al Community-in-Unity the Shirelles to the Su- The event is free of Center. The schedule is as The Everett Stadium Park- Block Party. Enjoy free premes to the Dixie Cups. charge and has moved follows; Fridays, August 6, FORESTEIRE CASE ing lot at 8:30am. Our first food, entertainment, a from Sacramone Park August 20 and September stop is the famed Stone- CONTINUED AGAIN Gaming Truck, activities ANN-LAURIE to the Lafayette after 3 at 8:30 a.m. This class wall Kitchen, where you The criminal case for children, free health not having a festival last is designed for you com- PIERRE will have time to browse against former Supt. Fred screening, giveaways, and year. There will be lots of mune with your inner self, FUNDRAISER through the many jellies, Foresteire continues to more. It’s time to have music, including Grupo promoting self-aware- jams and other onsite made stall out in District Court, some fun, so mark the cal- Ann-Laurie Pierre, a Los Nitidos, Carlos Lat- ness and the well-being goodies. Our next stop is with another continuance endar and come celebrate senior at Everett High in Band and others – as of mind body and spirit. the fabulous Foster’s for earlier this summer for at the Community-in-Uni- (EHS), has been faced well as food from around Please join Anna Noble a traditional Down East a status hearing. In the ty Block Party. with difficult circum- the globe and traditional from East Boston Health lobster bake. Our meal in- most recent action, a sta- stances and has been es- dancers. for this rewarding class. cludes, New England clam tus hearing on June 24 got SENIOR SUMMER pecially hit hard by the Reservations are required chowder, Steamed mussels continued to September pandemic. Her father died by calling 617.394.2260 or CONCERT SERIES WARD 5 AND and Maine Clams, Fresh 22, and there are no other of COVID-19; and her 617.394.2323. Class size The Senior Summer 6 COMMUNITY lobster (or chicken) baked public updates, according mother is battling cancer, is limited to 20 people. to the District Attorney’s Concert series at the Con- unable to work. MEETINGS potato and dessert. Af- nolly Center continues Office. He was originally Please consider donat- Mayor DeMaria is ter our feast, we will stop VOLUNTEERS charged criminally in Feb- with week with Racy Cav- ing to Ann-Laurie’s Go- pleased to announce that at When Pigs fly artisan ruary 2019. icchio and his Orchestra. FundMe page and join the he will be hosting an breads, and then to Yum- NEEDED Dance to classic Big Band community for her fund- in-person community mies Candy emporium, The Bread of Life mo- raiser event to help her to meeting for the City of featuring over 10, 000lbs of bile food pantry at the La- - LEGAL NOTICE - be able to attend Howard Everett’s Ward 5 commu- bulk candy, packed sweets fayette school in Everett CITY OF EVERETT University. The event is nity at Swan Street Park and vintage products. Res- needs volunteers to help on Thursday, April 5, 6 on Tuesday, August 17 at ervations must be made in distribute free groceries on p.m., in the Village Bar & 7 p.m. to learn more about person with our trip co- Thursdays from 3 to 5pm. Grill, 38 Norman St. the current issues facing ordinators Hazel McNeil Call Charlene @ 781-824- ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS the specific neighborhood. and Carol Dello Russo, at 0564 or email charlene. 484 Broadway “My Administration The Connolly Center Au- wilson@breadoflifemal- Everett, Massachusetts 02149 gust 9 through August 13. den.org The Bread of (617) 394-2498 Please make checks pay- To Whom It May Concern: - LEGAL NOTICE - able to The City of Everett. See NEWS BRIEFS Page 9 This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held CITY OF EVERETT on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following - LEGAL NOTICE - petition. CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: 319 Broadway 484 Broadway Map/Lot: K0-08-000107 Everett, Massachusetts 02149 Person Requesting: MGR Enterprise, LLC (617) 394-2498 EVERETT PLANNING BOARD 142 School Street, Unit #314 To Whom It May Concern: Public Hearing Notice Everett, MA 02149 This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held Public Hearing on an application by Ferry Street Realty Trust To the said Board of Appeals, Applicant is seeking approval to: on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Construct a 20-unit Residential building with 8 parking spaces. Property located at: 108 Ferry Street Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Reason for Denial: may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A and petition. Ordinance Appendix A as follows: with Sections 19 and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Violations: Whereas a petition has been presented by: Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, The proposed building has an FAR of 2.89 Property Address: 56 Winthrop Street August 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian The proposed new building appears to have a building floor Map/Lot: E0-01-000108 Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed count of 5 with a height of less than 65 feet. Person Requesting: Antonietta Dembro Trust application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusion- The proposed rear yard of 20 Concetta Delsonno Trustee ary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a parcel, currently home to a mixed-use building containing a restaurant Applicant must seek relief in the form of a variance from the 50 Forest Ave. on the first floor and a residential unit on the second floor. The zoning Board of Appeals Saugus, MA 01906 Zoning Ordinance Sections proposed project includes the razing on the existing structure to To the said Board of Appeals, the owner/applicant proposes to Section 6 Business Districts B. Dimensional Requirements. construct a four-story mixed-use building containing a ground convert the existing single-family dwelling to a two (2) family Line 2. Lot Area: a. Residential----1.5 to 1 maximum floor floor restaurant and 16 residential units on the upper three floors, area ratio. dwelling located in the Dwelling District on a compliant 6563 sf of which 3 are proposed to be designated as affordable. 108 Line 3. Height: a. Four (4) stories, not to exceed sixty-five lot. Plot plan dated April, 18, 2019, submitted by Otte & Dwyer, Ferry Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Depart- (65) feet maximum, but not applicable to church spires, belfries, Inc. locates four (4) compliant off-street parking spaces. The ment as L0-03-000243. cupolas, chimneys, radio and flag poles and gas holders, which structure is nonconforming as to side and front yard setbacks. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in shall not exceed thirty-three (33) percent of the floor area of the Reason for Denial: the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, first floor, and provided that such church spires, belfries, cupo- Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning MA 02149 and can eb inspected online anytime at http://www. las, chimneys, radio and flag poles and gas holders shall not be Ordinance Appendix A as follows: more than fifty (50) percent higher than the average height of cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during Violations: the roof of the main structure. (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-11-88) regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b) Dimensional Requirements b. Domes, ornamental towers, observation towers, water Development Office at 617-394-2334. towers, hose towers, penthouses, head houses, water tanks (2) b. - requires a lot size of 7000 sf for a two-family structure. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applica- and scenery lofts may be built within the sixty-five (65) height The existing lot is compliant with local zoning regulations for a tions may attend and participate in the virtual hearing designated and shall not be considered a story provided they do not exceed single family and the proposed conversion would make the lot above in accordance with the information for public participation thirty-three (33) percent of the floor area of the first floor. noncompliant. that will be included on the Agenda of the Meeting that will Line 6. Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum unless the Applicant must seek relief in the form of a variance from the be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. lot extends from one (1) street to another street, in which case zoning Board of Appeals no rear yard is required, except for any residential use which Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the shall require a ten-foot minimum. (Ord. of 6-29-87) public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning MARY GERACE – Chairman MARY GERACE – Chairman & Development at [email protected] or 617-394- Roberta Suppa - Clerk Roberta Suppa - Clerk 2230. Board of Appeals Board of Appeals Frederick Cafasso, Chairman July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021 July 28, 2021 August 4, 2021 August 4, 2021 August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 9

COMMUNITY-BUILDING School Briefs SUMMER and post-assessments and treats from Kevin Noonan the district. Students took STRENGTH 10 one-hour sessions, five Concessions. This is just part in a one-week camp Superintendent of each in ELA and math. another highlight from a at the Keverian School led Schools Priya Tahiliani EPS encourages students summer filled with them, by energetic and engag- would like to extend a to take advantage of this as the EPS launched a se- ing instructor Jenni Dunn. loud and heartfelt Thank great academic enrich- ries of free and expanded Jenni’s sister, Riley, is an You to the countless ment opportunity. Visit programming last month Everett High teacher and teachers, staff members, the Everett Public Schools that continues in August. head coach of the Crimson paraprofessionals, custo- website to register quickly Tide girls basketball team. dians, coaches, commu- and easily. ALL ABOUT FAMILY Thanks to Jenni and to the nity partners, and admin- EPS Family Liai- dozens of individuals who istrators who are making MIXED MESSAGING sons Iris Monge, David are leading enrichment this year’s free and ex- (THAT’S THE IDEA …) L. Capera Sanchez, and camps this summer. pansive summer program- Everett High School Rixy Reyes-Oseguera led ming a reality for students. students, such as Matth classes for parents and FIRST DAY OF The highlights include ex- Telson, recorded their cre- guardians and students SCHOOL DATES panded academic sessions ative writing as part of a last month at the Parlin •Aug. 31, First Day at the K-8 level, one-week summer enrichment pro- School. The Family Liter- of School/Half day for summer camps in sports, gram the English Learner acy Project, which is open grades K-12, 7:45 a.m. to music, art, games, as well Department, which is of- to the entire EPS com- noon. as and exciting partner- fering a partnership with munity, promotes reading •Sept. 1, First Full Day ships with organizations ZUMIX. ZUMIX is an or- at home as a family by of School, grades K-12, like the 3-Point Foun- ganization that offers mu- providing easy access to 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. dation, Zumix, and the sic and creative technolo- books and strategies that •Sept. 2, Full Day of Boston Design Academy gy programs that equips encourage literacy. The School, grades K-12, 7:45 classes are offered for par- Everett Public Schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani for high school students. youth with the tools nec- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (right) and the district’s new Community Engagement This summer has been essary to reach their full ents and early-education •Sept. 3, No School. Manager, Jeanette Velez, are pictured on Tuesday, July 27, unlike any other, said Ta- potential, while creating students. The Liaisons •Sept. 6, Labor Day, No morning outside the Parlin School. Velez is off and running hiliani, a testament to the a safe space for youth to lead the classes in Span- school. in her new role, meeting with Family Liaisons, administra- commitment and talents explore who they are and ish, but materials are pro- •Sept. 7, Full Day of tors, and school leaders in preparation for the 2021-2022 of EPS personnel and the who they want to be. vided in English as well. School, grades K-12, 7:45 school year. The Superintendent and Velez were at the determination of Central Activities include word a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parlin to say hello to Family Liaison Iris Monge and the Administration to provide hunting, scrapbooking, parents, guardians, and young students in Ms. Monge’s WHO WANTS English Language class. expanded and enhanced ICE CREAM? and creating a family al- EVERETT SCHOOL services to our students. bum. Families can keep Students in the academ- the books used in class to PARENT INFO ic enrichment programs at help establish reading pat- CENTER The hours on Monday, gested and can be made A FRESHMAN Everett High, the Keveri- EXPERIENCE terns at home. The Everett Public Tuesday and Thursday are online at the Everett Pub- an, Lafayette, Parlin, and Schools Parent Informa- 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. lic Schools website. Everett High School Whittier schools were LET’S POSE FOR A tion Center (PIC) at the The hours on Wednes- As a change this year, is pleased to announce a treated to a visit from ice Keverian School will con- day are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 each student enrolled will free readiness opportunity MOMENT cream trucks last week, tinue to be open this sum- p.m. be given a new children’s for incoming 9th graders. Yoga is one of the many courtesy of the EPS. As mer to register children in The hours on Friday are book in their native lan- The comprehensive Livi- free enrichment programs you might expect, the all grades for the 2021-22 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. guage. us Prep program began on the EPS offered this sum- students were thoroughly school year. Appointments are sug- August 2 and features pre- enjoying their ice cream mer at schools throughout

News Briefs / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Life mobile food pantry Each session will allow a COVID TESTING and keep schools open for Tomatoes will be Newbury. These tomatoes distributes food to needy maximum of 24 seniors. SITE MOVED in-person learning. Until judged by a panel of ex- will be brought in to Bos- families every Thursday There will be 6 tables of 4 The Everett COVID-19 we can get all school-aged perts on flavor, firmness/ ton on Tuesday. from 3-5 p.m. at the La- people each for a 90 min- testing sit has been moved kids vaccinated, basic slicing quality, exterior Be sure to include fayette School in Everett. ute session. Seniors will to RiverGreen Park, 1 public health precautions color and shape. Always a registration form with have the opportunity to see RiverGreen Drive, as of like masking are the bare a lively and fun event, all entries. COUNCIL ON old friends, enjoy a snack July 3. minimum needed to keep the day is designed to in- The 36th Tomato AGING/CONNOLLY and coffee and scheduled The testing will be our students and their vul- crease awareness of local- Contest is sponsored by CENTER entertainment. Safety pro- walk-up only with no ap- nerable family members ly grown produce. the Massachusetts De- tocols, such as mask wear- safe.” Farmers can bring to- partment of Agricul- Mayor Carlo DeMaria pointment necessary. ing, temperature checks Testing times include: matoes to the market be- tural Resources, New and The Council on Ag- and social distancing are STATE TOMATO tween 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. England Vegetable and ing, together, have been •Monday to Thursday, 7 mandatory. Our staff is a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-7 p.m. CONTEST TO BE on Aug. 24 or drop their Berry Growers Associ- working diligently to be required to sanitize before entries off with a regis- ation and Mass Farmers able to offer programing •Friday and Saturday, HELD AUG. 24 and after each session. noon to 6 p.m. tration form to one of the Markets in cooperation to our senior residents The “Coffee Clutch” The 36th Massachusetts regional drop-off loca- with the Boston Public to slowly open up The Schedule is as follows: Tomato Contest will be tions on Monday, Aug. 23. Market. Connolly Center while held in the KITCHEN at Monday from 9 a.m. to AFT MASS. SEEKS Drop off locations include For more informa- maintaining current safe- 10:30 a.m. the Boston Public Market sites in Great Barrington, tion, contact David Web- ty practices and protocol. Monday from 10:45 MASK WEARING IN in downtown Boston on South Deerfield, Worces- ber, David.Webber@ We are happy to announce a.m. to noon K-6 SCHOOLS THIS Tuesday, Aug. 24. ter, Dighton and West mass.gov. our “Coffee Clutch” pro- Friday from 10 a.m. to FALL gram. 12 noon The Connolly Center In response to new Reservations are a guidance from the state will be open Mondays and must. To make a reserva- Fridays only. There will Department of Elemen- tion please call Margaret tary and Secondary Ed- be two sessions offered to @ (617) 394-2323. Everett Seniors, and one ucation (DESE) that Real Estate Transfers session offered on Friday. contravenes CDC recom- BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE mendations by suggesting that only unvaccinated Cornelio, Alessandro Manandhar, Raju 62 Ashton St $475,000 - LEGAL NOTICE - Hirachan, Kripa Lataille, Bethany S 176 Bradford St #176 $495,000 CITY OF EVERETT students, educators, and staff members in Massa- 721 Broadway LLC Glendale Square RT 721 Broadway $2,500,000 chusetts schools should wear masks indoors this Granadino, Jessica Meziane, Adil B 859 Broadway #13 $273,000 EVERETT PLANNING BOARD fall, the 23,000-mem- Mekic, Enes Devincenzo RT 8 Cleveland Ave $775,000 Public Hearing Notice ber AFT Massachusetts Tong, Keith Zarella, Angela N 54 Coolidge St $370,000 Public Hearing on an application released the following Cai, Huiwen Sussumu-Osiro, Sergio 3 Emery St $555,000 by MGR Enterprise, LLC statement from AFT Mas- Property located at: 319 Broadway sachusetts President Beth 721 Broadway LLC Glendale Square RT 338-342 Ferry St $2,500,000 Inclusionary Zoning Kontos: Singh, Sukhwinder Tenaglia, Antonio 125 Linden St $678,000 In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A and “The state Department Rossmore LLC Petricca Daniel A Est 19 Oakland Ave $908,190 with Section 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett of Elementary and Sec- Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, ondary Education needs Xie, Jinyu Pienasola, Leandro 41 Oliver St $1,030,000 August 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian to listen to health experts, Nguyen, Thanh Pienasola, Leandro 47 Oliver St $930,000 Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-list- including the CDC and the ed application for Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. The American Academy of Pe- SELLERSSELLERS CALL CALL TODAY TODAY Applicant has already received Site Plan Review approval from diatrics, and require - not the Planning Board for the redevelopment of a parcel, consisting FORFOR A FREE A FREE HOME HOME just recommend - univer- MARKETMARKET ANALYSIS. ANALYSIS. of the razing of an existing single family home into a five-story Always There For You Always There For You sal mask wearing inERA K-6 MILLENNIUMERA MILLENNIUM residential building with twenty (20) units. This proposal is for CALLCALL TODAY! 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Need a comfortable place to call home? tions may attend and participate in the hearing designated above “We all want a safe and Studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 or above. in accordance with the information for public participation that will Certain income limits apply. Please call the number above for more information! productive return to school be included on the Agenda of the meeting that will be posted in in September, and with the accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board Do you live in a community just north of Boston? surge of the incredibly at:http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and contagious Delta variant If you need help getting dressed, grooming, bathing, or running errands, comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to our highly-qualified and trained team of Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and vaccine disinforma- Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides work with you to enhance tion threatening the prog- your quality of life while allowing you to remain living independently. [email protected] or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso, Chairman ress we’ve made against Call RSSI In-Home Supportive Services July 28, 2021 COVID, we need to use August 4, 2021 all the public health tools Toll-Free at 1-888-333-2481 we have to stop the spread Various payment options available. Must be at least 18 years old. Page 10 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Garage Door Gallery looks to “open” pop up on Aug. 15

By Seth Daniel this as a kicking off place only she knew about it. showing pieces in four “Because our reno- lot of credit to Alzayer for building community. The former owner moved shows, and has a solo vations took so long, I and Councilor Stephanie Getting art to the pub- I wanted to move into an to Colorado and wanted to show coming up in Con- started wrapping things Martins, along with City lic is as simple as opening artist community…I feel sell it, but only wanted to necticut later this year. into sculptures and one officials who have helped the garage door for new very strongly art has a real sell it to an artist…The ga- She is also a new mem- of them is now seven feet with the renovation as- artist resident Marth Cha- healing component. It’s rage door and the light that ber of the Everett Cultural long,” she said. “They’re pects. She said she hopes son-Sokol, who lives in how I have dealt with trau- comes through the garage Council (ECC) and hopes made by wrapping tape people will stop by on the unique old pharmacy ma in my life. I feel I’m door is just amazing…It’s to boost the arts scene here around stuff that is just Aug. 15 to see the space on Bucknam Street that here to offer that to others the perfect place for an with Alzayer through the lying around…There was and participate in what is she has renovated with in Everett who might be artist.” ECC. electrical equipment on hopefully the first of many her husband and hopes to interested.” Chason-Sokol has done Of interest to her lately the floor and I picked that garage door pop ups. make a centerpiece for the Chason-Sokol and her quite a bit of painting, us- is wrapping things with up. I’ve been doing this The space is located at arts community in Everett. husband moved to the ing India ink and even hot tape, and making them since last summer and I 132 Bucknam St. To start that off, she has new home in Everett in bee’s wax for her pieces. into sculpture – a process now have a ton of pieces.” been working with Karyn June 2020 from Brook- She said she is currently she defined as Bricolage. She said she gives a Alzayer of Integral Arts line, a process that was Everett and will host a complicated by the out- show for her in the pop-up break of COVID-19, but Garage Door Gallery on one that has now settled Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. down. While they slept on MVRCS celebrates six IB diploma recipients

The unique home, an air mattress, she said Staff Report process. The IB core, called the Coca-Cola her brother renovated the required of all IB Diplo- Loft by the former own- kitchen, put up new walls Mystic Valley Re- ma recipients includes an er – a filmmaker who and added a bathroom in gional Charter School is extended essay, a 4,000- has moved to Colorado, the basement. proud to salute its latest word maximum indepen- had been used as a studio “We moved to Everett International Baccalau- dent journal research style home space, and now has because financially we re- reate Diploma recipients paper, a community ser- been further renovated for ally had to downsize and as six students join the Chason-Sokol to use for then COVID-19 made it vice component as well as ranks of 113 others who completion of the Theory her studio, perhaps some even worse,” she said. “I have completed the im- of Knowledge course, a community arts work- really wanted to move pressive accomplishment. philosophy cross-curricu- shops in the near future, to Lowell or Somerville The list of recipients in- and now as a pop-up gal- where there is an arts cludes recent graduates lar offering covering ways lery for everyone to enjoy. community already. The Malden’s John Le (des- of knowing. In addition, “I bought a couple of spaces in Lowell were ex- tined for UMass-Am- students must take and new wall dividers and my pensive and needed a lot herst), Everett’s Connor complete five IB classes goal this time is to pop of work. We also tried to McKinnon (UMass-Low- spanning in the subjects open the garage door and move to Somerville and ell), Wakefield’s Dheeraj of literature, language ac- Karyn will be the featured there was no way. It was Nistala (Boston Universi- quisition, individuals and artist,” said Chason-Sokol. as expensive as where we ty), Malden’s Ashley Ver- societies (history), sci- “She’ll bring her wish- were living…I met a real rill (Emerson College) and ences, mathematics and ing wall and will hang up estate professional who is Nick Wierzbowski (UMa- the arts. The IB Diplo- her art and will be doing also an artist and she knew ss-Amherst) and Tejaswi ma is a two-year endeav- Henna for a charge…I see this place was open and Yarram (Purdue Universi- or as students begin their ty) hailing from Stoneham. path during junior year. (L-R): Recent graduates and IB Diploma recipients Nick Wi- erzbowski, John Le, Connor McKinnon and Tejaswi Yarram Mystic Valley is one of The program has its roots pose in front of MVRCS. Missing from photo are Dheeraj just 868 IB Diploma Pro- in Geneva as it began Nistala and Ashley Verrill. grams across America, in 1968, specifically -de offering students an op- signed to be international- portunity to earn college ly recognized. The IB is program. In addition to of 2021 took at least one credit and has demonstrat- regarded in nearly every IB diploma recipients and IB class, a statistic that has ed success and benefits country as the pre-emi- candidates, well over 90% steadily grown over the in the college admission nent college preparatory of Mystic Valley’s Class past five years.

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Mystic Side Congrega- and socializing follow our Senior Pastor Bishop book page, “Zion Church Sunday 10:30 a.m. ness, Faith, Love, Truth tional Church is located services. Parking is avail- Robert G. Brown will be Ministries.” Worship service. GLENDALE in Everett, on Malden-Ev- able in our lot next to the hosting Virtual Masses to For more information, Wednesday hour of CHRISTIAN erett border, at 422 Main church on Wyllis Ave. (one bring the people togeth- they can be reached on- Power, worship, prayer LIGHTHOUSE Street. We offer a warm, way off Main Street). We er, spiritually while they line at zionchurchminis- and Bible Study, via CHURCH inviting atmosphere, and look forward to welcoming can’t physically. Their tries.com or via email at Zoom. 701 BROADWAY all are welcome. 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