An Opportunity Mayor Touts Idea of Purchasing Pope John Property for Senior, Veteran Housing
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The mayor said the prop- We’re in the early stages erty would have to be pur- right now.” chased with City funds, and DeMaria said the area is he would need to win Coun- just right for such a propos- cil support, but the opportu- al, as it’s not a heavily com- PHOTO BY JIM VALENTE PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS nity is one he doesn’t want mercial area and it’s near Roll Tide… Emerging star Jaden Clerveaux (20) is hoisted Aiman Salih joined his sister, Homecoming Royalty Omay- to pass up. into the air by offensive lineman Jason Portillo after a ma Salih, to enjoy the fireworks at Glendale Park during “Pope John is on the See PROPERTY Page 2 score by the sophomore running back that put Everett up Friday’s colossal Homecoming celebration – which kicked for good in their 36-21 defeat of the Brockton Boxers. The off an incredible weekend of community activities. exciting game was part of a blockbuster Homecoming See Pages 8 and 9 for more photos. COUNCIL UPDATE weekend for the City and the Schools. City provides update on departmental evaluations, library director search Gov. Baker joins with Mayor DeMaria to Laura Plummer appear. The Organizational As- Councilor Fred Ca- sessment Department was call for passage of Housing Choice Bill pone invited Mayor Carlo created in the wake of what DeMaria to the Council was revealed to be a gross Staff Report the State Legislature, Gov. filed in February. tration’s goal to produce meeting on Monday, Sept. mishandling of City funds, Charlie Baker joined Ever- That legislation calls for 135,000 new housing units 23, to answer questions and was meant to thorough- Using Everett as his ett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, targeted zoning reform to by 2025. regarding the results of the ly evaluate all City depart- ninth stop on a tour pro- the Everett Legislative del- advance new housing pro- Gov. Baker led off the departmental evaluations ments to expose any signs moting the Housing Choice egation, and local leaders to duction in Massachusetts event by stating that Ever- conducted by the tempo- of corruption or nepotism Bill currently pending in highlight the legislation he and support the Adminis- ett has had the third high- rary Organizational Assess- and to make recommen- est number of housing unit ment Department - and also dations on how they could building-permits granted in to update Council on the run more efficiently. After the state. search for a permanent li- being active for a year, the “Communities as di- brary director. verse as Everett in Greater Mayor DeMaria did not See COUNCIL Page 2 Boston and Williamstown in the Berkshires know that Massachusetts has a housing crisis, and the lack GOLD STAR FAMILIES of affordable and avail- able housing is a serious problem for the Common- wealth,” said Gov. Bak- er. “We have filed An Act to Promote Housing Choic- es to jumpstart the construc- tion of housing in every re- gion of the Commonwealth by empowering commu- nities to build the housing they need where they need it. We will continue to work La Communidad’s Antonio Amaya, Undersecretary Janelle Chan, State Rep. Joe McGo- with our legislative col- nagle, State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Gov. Charlie Baker, Tom Montilli leagues to swiftly take this of Post Road Development, Secretary Mike Kennealy, Everett Co-Op Bank President Marj White, and Rafael Mares of TND. See HOUSING Page 3 PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS No Space? Let’s walk: First arts walk kicks off, runs through the month U.S. Army Brigadier General Paul Landry presented Kath- erine Harrison with the Medal of Liberty Award in memory By Seth Daniel Hall, when she welcomed spaces here, it doesn’t mean art could be hosted. of U.S. Army Sgt. David Kuhns, who was killed in Vietnam. City officials and Congress- we cannot find amazing art She asked many busi- It was part of the moving ceremony on Sunday to Gold Star The first-ever Ever- woman Ayanna Pressley spaces. We decided to im- nesses to host just one Families and the restoration of the Gold Star Pavilion. See ett Community Art Walk to explain the month-long provise.” piece of art, and planned a pages 10 and 11 for more photos. brought its walking shoes event and highlight the lo- What that meant was scavenger hunt around the on Tuesday morning and cal artists. Alzayer walked the streets City during the month of was ready to stroll. “We don’t have a lot of of Everett all summer long October – all of it centered Cultural Council Chair art spaces in Everett,” said looking for spaces in busi- around recognizing and Messinger Insurance Karyn Alzayer led the Alzayer. “However, just be- nesses, community spaces activating the arts commu- Agency, Inc. charge on Tuesday in City cause there aren’t a lot of art and City buildings where nity in the usual places and 475 Broadway many unexpected places. Everett, MA 02149 “I walked so many miles looking for space, but I end- Phone: 617-387-2700 ERSILIA CATALDO STRONG ed up getting 29 businesses SINCE 1921 Fax: 617-387-7753 to say yes,” she said. “We have 53 pieces artwork hidden around the City in AUTO INSURANCE BENEFITS a fun citywide arts scav- enger hunt for everyone to discover this month. I’m ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS so excited to many places agreed to participate and so DISAPPEARING COLLISION many artists agreed to share DEDUCTIBLE their work. It’s very excit- 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING ed to start forming an arts POLICY community in Everett.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT See ART Page 2 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT ERA MILLENNIUM REAL 98 years of excellence! ESTATE APARTMENT RENTALS Landlords - If you have an apartment you Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm want to rent, let us do the work for you. Saturdays 9am to 1pm! PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS The children of the late Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo and their significant others walked in her memory: Giuseppe Matarazzo, Amata Matarazzo, Anthony Cucuzza, Carmine Matarazzo, Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com and Ashley Matarazzo. The children, family and Kiwanis Club helped to coordinate a new Quote your policy online! 5K walk in Ersilia’s memory on Saturday, Sept. 28. Hundreds showed up to give their sup- port to the cause, which includes funding a new college scholarship for an Everett student. See Page 16 for more photos. Call 617-389-1101 Page 2 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Cynthia Sarnie announces candidacy A r t // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for Everett School Committee At Large said the effort is all about putting art and culture at Cynthia Sarnie announc- cancer. I was a junior in the center of development es her candidacy for Ever- high school at the time. and the business commu- ett School Committee At I vividly remember my nity. large; the following is her teacher Ms.Hannafit and “I am proud to support statement. Mr. Towers who not only the Everett Cultural Coun- “I, Cynthia Sarnie of 30 took on the role of my men- cil for funding the Everett Forest Ave, am pleased to tor for weighing important Community Art Walk along announce my candidacy life decisions but also a with other outstanding for School Committee At friend, who encouraged me projects,” said Mayor Car- Large for the City of Ever- to be strong and provided lo DeMaria. “I also want ett. As most of you know, me with a trusted source of to thank our legislative I have proudly represent- guidance. Both inspired me delegation for providing ed my constituents for 10 to work harder and peruse the annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultur- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley cut the ceremonial years on the City Council. my goals. I would not be ribbon for this year’s Community Art Walk, which began As a lifelong resident here today if it was not for al Council, which allows them to fund many art and on Tuesday and will continue throughout the month of and an Everett homeown- Cynthia Sarnie. teachers like Ms.Hannafit October. Artwork is displayed at businesses and commu- cultural projects in our er, my roots here in Everett and Mr. Towers. nity spaces throughout the City, and residents are encour- community. Local partner- are strong. The last three the community (Finance, The value of a teacher aged to seek it out in a type of arts scavenger hunt. Joining generations of my family, in a student’s life cannot ship like this between art- Pressley were Councilor Fred Capone, Sen.