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Janice ation for the position of Su- tackle the housing crisis Gauthier would stay on as perintendent of Schools af- in the city of Everett. The a senior advisor – Gauth- ter having faithfully served proposal was introduced by ier pulled the rug out from in that post for a period now Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie that plan on Monday with a in excess of 15 months, and Martins and Council Presi- sudden and striking resigna- it is my feeling that I have dent Rosa DiFlorio. tion. been discriminated against “Housing stability has “I regret having to take and denied an equal oppor- been one of the most press- this posture, but I cannot, tunity to continue, notwith- ing issues in the City of Ev- in good conscience, con- standing my many years of erett, and we have all heard tinue further in serving the good service.” concerns about housing needs of the Institution I It was signed with the from our constituents,” said have served faithfully for parting words, “Regretful- Councilor Martins. 49 years, given the predic- ly.” The resolution asserts that ament I have been forced to School Committee Chair the average family feels bur- contend with,” read her let- Tom Abruzzese said the dened by the costs of renting ter of resignation. or owning a home, leading PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS “Please understand that Interim Supt. Janice Gauthier and Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined the Young Black Excellence See GAUTHIER Page 8 some to be displaced invol- Club at Everett High School to honor Stanley Chamblain and Dr. Omar Easy during a lun- untarily. cheon sponsored by the Everett High club. See Page 5 for more photos. “It is crucial that Ever- ett plan ahead to provide First day of school quality, low-cost rental and homeownership for resi- APPRECIATION Supt. Tahiliani has active beginning of her tenure dents whose needs are not met by ordinary operations By Seth Daniel – after being duly sworn in of the market,” reads the Everett sports community fondly - of the School Committee proposal. As first days go, new later in the day. In government, a task Supt. Priya Tahiliani fit a lot “My first day was yet force is a small group bring- remembers John ‘Jack’ McGrath of activity into one 24-hour another demonstration of ing together individuals with block. the supportive and welcom- diverse skills in order to By Cary Shuman Like so many in the On Monday, March 2, ing school community that solve a particular problem. city, Jack McGrath closely Supt. Tahiliani reported Everett has to offer,” she Typically they last from sev- If there was an Everett followed the successes of for her first day of work – said. “I received numer- eral months to a year. The High game, awards ban- the vaunted Everett High though she has been in and ous emails and phone calls Everett Affordable Housing quet, letter-of-intent signing football program, notably around Everett for the last from various stakeholders Task Force will meet month- ceremony, or ‘E’ Club Din- during the current era led several months leading up and staff introducing them- ly for a minimum of one ner Jack McGrath was most by former Hall of Fame to the transition. selves and extending en- year in order to identify re- likely in attendance. coach John DiBiaso and While there were the couragement and support. I sources, set goals and make And his warm and gra- current head coach Thelux- usual staff introductions joined the Whittier School recommendations. cious presence would be on Pierre. and getting settled into the for Read Across America The group will assess received heartily by the “You’re talking about a office, Tahiliani also par- Day and shared one of my the affordability of living in athletes, coaches, school legend in Everett, a selfless ticipated in Read Across favorite Dr. Seuss books, Everett, with a focus on the officials and parents. Jack person that would give any- America at the Whittier preservation and creation McGrath always had the thing in the world to help School, and sat as secretary See TAHILIANI Page 3 of economical housing for students’ best interests in people,” said Pierre. “He low- to moderate-income mind and they sincerely Jack McGrath is seen several was all about Everett kids. households. It will then es- appreciated his support and years ago when the City He was one of the first per- tablish goals for implement- enjoyed his broadcasting of of Everett and the Everett sons to call and congratu- ing inclusive development their games on the local ca- School Department named late me when I became head and a timeline to realize ble television station. the press box at Everett coach. He was always there these objectives. Finally, the One of the proudest days Veterans Memorial Stadium for our team. Words can’t task force will deliver a set for Jack McGrath and his after him. describe this great person of suggestions to the Mayor family was the dedication that we have lost. He was and the City Council for how ceremony of the press box a beloved resident of this truly a great man.” to prevent displacement and at Everett Veterans Memo- city and a former baseball Maureen DiBiaso, EHS to decrease the burden of rial Stadium in his honor. star at Boston College, died acquiring homes in the city. John “Jack” McGrath Jr., on Feb. 25. He was 87. See McGRATH Page 3 These could include changes to tax policy, zoning, lottery, and tenant protections. The group will consist of Black History Month essay 17 individuals representing COURTESY PHOTO Deputy Supt. Kim Tsai and Supt. Priya Tahiliani (right) are diverse interests, includ- contest was a great success pictured here with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley last ing a representative from week. Both have been active in the district in preparation the business community; a By Seth Daniel Friday, and organizers said tor Omar Easy. for starting work on Monday. non-profit housing devel- they were encouraged by “Dr. Easy and I both oper; a tenant advocate; a The first-ever Black His- the writing and plan to build grew up in Everett and both tory Month essay contest on it in the coming years. of us left for college and See HOUSING Page 3 was a great success last The essay contest was found success outside of open to all seniors in Ev- Everett,” she said. “We also erett, whether they went to both decided to come back EAGLE EYE Everett Public Schools or and give back to our home- not, and required students town. We share a similar to write an essay and read story and we both decided it it aloud. It was to be simply would be great for students about a black person who and residents to learn more has inspired them to better about Black History.” things. Easy said he has sensed Last Friday morning, that senior students have the five winners were an- enjoyed the exercise, and also having the ability to NO MORE WAITING IN LINE nounced in an assembly at Everett High School. Fol- present their winning es- Why wait in line at the Registry of Motor Vehicles lowing the announcements, says to a large audience. when you can insure and register your vehicle at the the winners read their es- “It’s great for students same place? At the Francis J. LaRovere Insurance says aloud. to recognize Black History Agency, Inc. you can insure and register your The contest was a part- Month,” he said. “In year vehicle at the same location. We offer issuance of nership between the Everett past, it hasn’t been as cen- license plates, transfer of registrations, and renewal Public Schools, Councilor tral as it has been this year. of registrations to all of our valued clientele, even Gerly Adrien and Everett after the Registry is closed and on Saturdays. 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