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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Superintendent finalists to be Major Revenue announced Wynn Resorts tells investors they’re all in on sports betting in tonight, Nov. 13 By Seth Daniel Added Maddox, “We think that will be a game By Seth Daniel Wynn Resorts is hoping changer for Encore Harbor.” At least three final- that games in Greater Bos- Wynn Resorts holds a ists for superintendent of ton will be game-changing popular sports betting book schools are expected to be for their Everett resort. at its Las Vegas properties, announced tonight, Nov. In a conference call last and with the legalization, 13, at a Special Emergen- week with investors, both and impending legalization, cy Meeting of the School Wynn CEO Matt Maddox of sports betting across the Committee. and Wynn Chief Financial country – the company The meeting will take Officer Craig Billings said plans to expand that book. place at the high school li- they have great hopes to Last month, they an- brary at 6:30 p.m. roll out an expanded sports nounced a strategic part- Chair Tom Abruzzese betting business, with the nership for their sports told the Independent that idea of eventually bringing book business with a casi- the Search Committee will that to Massachusetts. no operator in Indiana and be forwarding the names Maddox called it a ‘game PHOTOS BY JIM VALENTE Colorado. Previously, they to the School Committee changer’ for Encore, and Just not far enough?…Everett’s Duke Doherty (6) is seen met at the goal line by a host of announced another sports Wednesday night during an Billings said they believe Central Catholic defenders before he gets over the line for a two-point conversion that betting partnership last executive session meeting. that sports betting in Mas- would have sent the game into double overtime. With the stop, Central took the victory year. That will lead to the public sachusetts could be a major 39-37 over the Tide, but it wasn’t without a great deal of controversy as many believed For years, sports betting disclosure of the finalists. revenue source at Encore in Doherty did cross the line to tie the game. After the controversial call, on the spot where the coming years. was only legal in Nevada, “The Search Committee he was ruled down, Everett quarterback Duke Doherty (6) expresses disbelief (below) that “We’re likely to launch which is where the Wynn has completed its work, and the Tide’s playoff run has, for the second year in a row, ended at the hands of Central Cath- book has operated for some they have done a very thor- olic 39-37 at the last second of the game. a sports betting project in time. New Jersey sued for ough job,” said Abruzzese. New Jersey in 2020 and the ability to have sports He also said they hope to then move out to selected betting in its state, and begin the public interview states and ultimately, hope- that case was decided in process very soon, and fully, deploy that product in hopefully have someone Massachusetts,” said Bill- set for a School Committee ings. See BETTING Page 3 vote by mid-December. Sources close to the situation, but outside the VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Search Committee, indicat- ed there are no internal can- didates being considered,

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National developer eyes apartment community on Norman Street

By Seth Daniel

A top national residential developer out of Florida has filed with the City and state Short-Changed environmental officials to build approximately 400 units of apartment housing Everett High Coach Pierre questions with 600 parking spaces in one building at the corner of Norman and Air Force referees’ calls in controversial loss roads – just steps from the By Cary Shuman tie the game and send it in en-point lead - instead of new brewery and distillery to a second overtime, the Everett getting the ball district and the Northern PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS It was a classic between referees, after a lengthy back in a tie game. It was Strand Bike Path. Aaron Connor proudly wore his father’s military hat during the state’s best public discussion, ruled that quar- a crucial turnaround, to say Lennar Multifamily the Veterans Day ceremony at the Connolly Center on school football program terback Duke Doherty had the least. Communities, one of the Monday, Nov. 11. The City came together to honor veterans and a perennial Merrimack not crossed the goal line, Pierre said he was aware largest home builders in the who have served their country and returned home. The Valley Conference power- giving the host Red Raiders right away that the referees United States, has filed with City honored the Colameta family for the sacrifice of U.S. house. the win. had missed a down. Army PFC Domenic Colameta, and U.S. Army Major Kather- the City to build on land But the ending of the “I saw it on the field, and “I told the referee about ine Murphy. See Page 6 for more photos. owned by Howard Born- Everett-Central Catholic from a photograph that was it and the side judge told the stein – land that currently matchup in the Division 1 sent to me, Duke’s entire referee and he said, ‘keep contains asphalt and ship- North semifinals was any- upper body is in the end playing,’” related Pierre. ping containers and would thing but classic. zone with the football,” “He [the referee] actually have never been thought Messinger Insurance And Everett High head said Pierre. also told one of my assis- very valuable a decade ago. coach Theluxon Pierre ex- There was an addition- tant coaches to be quiet.” Agency, Inc. But now, the Fermenta- pressed his displeasure with al controversy in the sec- Meanwhile, on the fifth- 475 Broadway tion District and the Village the referees’ call on the fi- ond half that also bothered down, fake-punt play on are hot commodities, and Everett, MA 02149 nal play of the Tide’s 39-37 Pierre. The referees gave that sequence, Pierre said there are a slate of potential Phone: 617-387-2700 defeat to Central Catholic Central Catholic an extra that the receiver did not developments in the works Saturday in Lawrence. (fifth) down on its posses- earn a first down. SINCE 1921 Fax: 617-387-7753 – including this one. With Everett needing sion that led to a touchdown Lennar has contemplated a two-point conversion to and a Central Catholic sev- See TIDE Page 7 several types of develop- AUTO INSURANCE BENEFITS ment for the 5.7 acre site, including an office build- Gerly Adrien reflects on win, plans for future ing and even a two-build-  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS ing apartment campus with By Laura Plummer “[The people] want Everett and what they want- more units. The current someone different,” she ed to change.”  DISAPPEARING COLLISION project they’ve settled on Thirty-year-old Gerly said. “Most of the [council- Adrien said that a com- DEDUCTIBLE includes about 400 units in a Adrien clinched one of the ors] have been there for five mon desire among the resi-  six story (70 foot) building. five Councilor At-Large terms.” dents she spoke to was hav- 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING The building would have POLICY seats in last Tuesday’s elec- Adrien credited a robust ing a councilor who would four levels of apartments tion. In an unexpected twist, campaign strategy and ded- listen to them. Specifically,  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL sitting over two levels of she took home more votes icated community outreach she said residents were un- DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT See DEVELOPER Page 3 than the other four winners, for her unlikely ticket-top- satisfied with the structure incumbent Councilors John ping victory. and organization of City  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Hanlon, Michael Marchese, “Knocking on doors was Hall services, and felt that ERA MILLENNIUM REAL Wayne Matewsky and Peter crucially important to me,” the City was entering into 98 years of excellence! ESTATE APARTMENT Napolitano. Her win also she said. “I kept showing up too many deals without knocked out incumbent two or three times and tell- their input. RENTALS Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Landlords - If you have an apartment you Council President Richard ing [people] that I wanted to On Election Day, when Saturdays 9am to 1pm! want to rent, let us do the work for you. Dell Isola, Jr. and Councilor do this. rain threatened her door-

Stephen Simonelli. “These were not to-door recruitment efforts, Adrien told the Indepen- five-minute conversations,” Adrien and her supporters Check out our NEW website! dent she was both thank- she continued. “I constantly took to their phones to en- www.messingerinsurance.com ful for, and surprised by, would have 30- to 40-min- courage residents to get out Quote your policy online! the win - adding that top- ute conversations with Call 617-389-1101 ping the field was a sign of them. They would tell me See ADRIEN Page 2 changing times in Everett. how long they’d lived in Page 2 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403

Adrien and Matewsky still vying Adrien // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and vote. at-large race. As a City Councilor, for top of the ticket in Council race Adrien was first inspired “He started messaging Adrien plans to hit the to run for elected office me in January and he mes- ground running. She wants By Seth Daniel of Motor Vehicles (RMV). didate possible. If someone when she was 10 years old. saged me all the way until to start implementing a The results of that last bal- votes for one candidate and “I used to read the news- June,” she said. number of goals that she papers every week,” she Adrien reported that she The City Clerk’s office lot could either put Adrien has the option to vote for hinged her campaign on. up by two, up by one or tied five, that means there are said. “I’d always read about was also in frequent com- is still in the midst of de- These include supporting termining the final tick- with Matewsky. four blanks. elected officials like Dave munication with Ward 6 local economic growth, et-topper in the at-large “We’re still waiting on “If you have 5,000 peo- Ragucci, John Hanlon and Councilor Michael Mc- City Council race, which that one ballot to determine ple come out, you have Carlo DeMaria. One day I Laughlin. updating City policies and showed Councilor-elect what happens at the top of the potential for 20,000 decided I would be one of In the coming months, plans, and improving pub- Gerly Adrien at the top by the at-large race, but none blanks,” he said. “Some them.” Adrien plans to shadow lic health and safety. Her vi- two votes by the end of last of the final counts will people may not even vote at Adrien previously ran Councilor Marchese and sion also emphasizes youth Tuesday night. change the outcome of any all. You can put in a blank for state representative in Councilor Fred Capone to development and the arts. However, in the count- of the seats,” he said. ballot and that will regis- both 2016 and 2018, the familiarize herself with the Adrien is looking for- ing of provisional ballots •BLANK VOTES ter a lot of blanks…There latter of which she lost by duties, responsibilities and ward to taking her place on and absentee ballots, the EQUAL BULLETS were a lot less blanks the only a handful of votes. meeting structure of City what is perhaps the most Adrien revealed that Council. She is also eager race has inched closer, and Apparently, an awful lot last election. People defi- diverse City Council in Ev- of ‘bullet’ votes were regis- nitely voted more for one Councilor Michael to hit the streets and begin Councilor Wayne Matews- erett history. ky was behind by one vote tered last Tuesday, as there person or only a couple of Marchese was a motivating knocking on doors again. “It should be exciting to Adrien. Matewsky has were many more blank people instead of voting all force behind her decision to “I am going to be on the topped the ticket for the last votes than in the last City five. It was definitely high- run for City Council, which ground two or three times a and fun,” she said. “I’m re- several City Elections in the Election, or in the typical er this time than in the last came as quite a surprise week, speaking to the peo- ally excited to be the first at-large race, so it came as Council election. election.” due to the fact that they ran ple and seeing what they Haitian-American black some surprise that he didn’t A ‘bullet’ vote is when •MATEWSKY TO against one another in the want,” she said. woman on the Council.” top it again last week. a voter chooses only one SEEK PRESIDENCY IN This week, Matewsky candidate in a field where- 2021 said he believed it would by they could choose up In the 2021 Council Encore Boston Harbor casino outperforms end up a tie, and congratu- to three (School Commit- term, Councilor Wayne lated Adrien on a good race. tee at-Large) or five (City Matewsky will celebrate Las Vegas properties, hotel is sluggish “From what I know, I Council at-Large). It is a his 30th year in office, and believe it will end up a tie, strategy often used by die- he said he plans to celebrate By Seth Daniel the path to growth there and lion, whereas Las Vegas has but the votes are still being hard supporters to keep that by seeking the Council I think we have the right room revenues of $116.1 counted,” he said. from diluting the vote. Presidency. The casino revenues team in place.” million with an occupancy Adrien maintained that This time around there “I hope I can secure the at Encore Boston Harbor The casino revenues for rate of 88 percent. she had topped the ticket. were 9,800 blank votes, votes of my colleagues to eclipsed casino operations the third quarter, which Food and beverage at Clerk Sergio Cornelio while there were only a be Council President in at Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas ended on Sept. 30, showed Encore restaurants was $29 said the results wouldn’t couple thousand in the last 2021,” he said. “That will operations by more than 10 $114.9 million for the prop- million over the quarter, change the outcome of any City Election. be my 30th year in office, million according to third erty. That was in contrast with Las Vegas at $149.7 of the races, but they are City Clerk Sergio Corne- and I hope to mark the oc- quarter numbers released $87 million in casino rev- million. waiting to hear about one lio said they often do see a casion by running for pres- for the company last week enues at the Las Vegas op- Despite that, Maddox ballot from the Registry lot of blanks when people ident.” – followed by a conference erations, which was a 6.3 was very optimistic about do not vote for every can- call that gave the first spe- percent decrease from last some of the tweaks that cific details about the- En year at this time. they planned for Encore to core operations in Everett The total drop (mon- draw more local people into New Stream: City goes from zero since its June opening. ey and markers deposited the property, as well as mar- At the same time, the into the playing table cash keting it more to their inter- hotel performed sluggish- box) on table games was national customers. Many to multi-millions in room taxes ly and food and beverage $379.6 million, with a win of the financial analysts on percentage of 19.7 percent the call were equally im- By Seth Daniel out since Encore Boston “That new revenue stream was also slow – particularly Harbor opened for busi- provides another way to compared to properties in – which Maddox said was pressed, as well, with the As far back as one can ness and started letting out help relieve the burden on Las Vegas and China. well-within the predicted loyalty card database build- search, zero is always the hotel rooms, joining the Everett property taxpay- Wynn CEO Matt Mad- range. In Las Vegas, that ta- up in the quarter. answer for how much hotel EnVision Hotel that started ers…I’m very optimistic dox said he was actually ble drop number was $430 “If you think about Bos- room excise tax comes to in 2018. As a baseline, the for the projections as Ever- encouraged by the Boston million, with a win percent- ton, we are at the beginning age there of 19.9 million. of the ramp, not the end,” the City of Everett. EnVision was providing ett continues to grow.” numbers and the efforts out Slot machines were said Maddox. “So each Every year in the state about $105,000 per quarter For the local meals op- of the gate, and that seemed slow for Encore, some- quarter we are going to be spreadsheets from the De- in room excise taxes over tions tax, which was insti- to be true of financial anal- thing Maddox alluded to tweaking our marketing partment of Revenue for the past several quarters. tuted by the Everett City ysist on the conference call in the call. The total handle and focusing on growing cities and towns collecting This time, Encore added Council and the admin- as well due to the fact that for slots in the quarter was our database, working on room excise taxes from another $400,000 – and pri- istration some years ago, they were more interested hotels, Everett has always or to any major marketing the numbers released last $892.7 million, with a win controlling expenses, and in operations in China than amount of $62.4 million. growing revenues…each struck out – primarily be- efforts for the casino’s hotel week that include En- they were the new Boston cause there were no hotel and when it was at a vacan- core’s restaurants indicate In Vegas, the handle was quarter. I am very excited property. lower at $883.9 million, but about the transition we’ve rooms here for decades. cy rate of 69 percent. That a $100,000 bump for the “Our table games busi- As recently as 2017, Ev- means it would likely grow quarter. that was an increase of 9.1 gone through and the di- ness in Boston and our percent over last year at this rection we are going into erett has nothing for the en- over time from the current The City received hotel rooms business in tire year. mark – and that mark looks $255,474 for the quarter time. 2020…We’re at 136 days in Boston has been quite en- That said, the real weak Boston and we are learning However, new numbers to provide Everett an ad- in meals taxes, and had a couraging,” said Maddox. for the first quarter of the ditional $2 million in new baseline of about $155,000 point for Encore was the each and every day how to “We always knew slots hotel operations and the become more local. We’ve state Fiscal Year 2020 (June revenues over the entire per quarter throughout would take time to ramp. year. 2018. By all accounts, food and beverage – which been tweaking our food to August 2019) show Ev- If you think about it, when Everett Chief Financial Wynn Resorts has report- Maddox and others said are and beverage product to erett collecting $505,330 we opened our doors in our Officer Eric Demas said ed that the restaurants were still being tweaked as they make sure we are giving he in room excise taxes just local (loyalty) database we for those three months, let it is revenue that will only not that strong, and they open. customers what they want. had zero customers. Fast alone the entire year. help the Everett taxpayer. continue to tweak them to The total non-casino rev- We’ve been working on forward 136 days and we The numbers from the “It’s a very positive get more customers into the enues at Encore were only our messaging and we have have 250,000 people in our state are the first to come trend and signals Everett’s facilities. $60.9 million, as compared new messaging out in the continued growth,” he said. database, which is akin to to $312.5 million in Las Ve- market.” growth. In order to compete gas. Maddox revealed that in a high-frequency market The Everett property’s the company – for the first THE where people are coming hotel occupancy rate was at time in its North American several times a month, a ro- 69.6 percent, meaning that history – will launch a loy- bust database is necessary on average 30 percent of alty card tiered program at because you need to mes- the hotel was empty. Mean- Encore early next year. He sage to the customers what while the average daily rate said that kind of program is INDEPENDENT you’re doing each week was $465, below the $535 essential in a regional mar- NEWSPAPERS and why they need to come prediction. The total room ket, and will drive growth. to the property. We are on revenues were $18.2 mil-

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Betting // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 McLaughlin: The people showed they want an independent voice their favor. Since that time, ly a parking lot operated by STAFF AT ENCORE going to announce at some sports betting legalization the City of Everett – but Both Maddox and Bill- point,” Maddox said. “We By Seth Daniel to do the right thing during has become a very hot topic don’t anticipate developing ings were asked about the believe there will be op- a campaign, or when ev- in state legislatures across the site themselves. large costs to operate En- portunity in Japan in the Most experts had the eryone is watching, but it’s more important when no the country. Encore has been ru- core, which was pegged at future. We are continuing Ward 6 Council race be- tween Councilor Michael one is watching. I pride my- In Massachusetts, Gov. mored to be talking with about $1.45 million per day to work quietly and be- McLaughlin and challenger self on living every day as Charlie Baker put a bill for- several interesting partners, hind the scenes. I go over by analysts. Both said those Al Lattanzi as too close to a strong, reliable, common ward last year that laid out including John Henry of are high costs, and they there about one week ev- call – a nail-biter than some sense voice for the city of a plan for bringing sports the Boston Red Sox. The would probably end up not ery couple of months. We said could elicit a recount. Everett.” betting to Massachusetts – parcels constitute almost needing as many on staff as have people over there and None of that panned Nevertheless, this week as it is now legal in Rhode entirely the old Line neigh- they have now. are building up our team. I out, though, as McLaugh- McLaughlin said he really Island. That bill has been borhood, and are slated for “Clearly when you open still think this is going to lin prevailed easily in the wanted to congratulate Lat- studied now for more than a hotel, retail and entertain- a property you end up hav- be a longer process than race, which had become tanzi on a great campaign, year, and this week Speak- ment uses. ing more staff than you people are anticipating. very contentious. McLaugh- and hoped that they could er Bob DeLeo said they “The capital invest- need when you’re operat- We’re going to make sure lin won by more than 800 be friends as they were be- are awaiting a Committee ments we’re talking about ing in a very efficient way,” that if something is right votes, and beat Lattanzi in fore the election. He also ap- report on the matter before (in Boston) are reconfig- said Maddox. “Also, how for Wynn, that is financial- all 12 precincts across the pealed to those that did not taking action. Like the ex- uring restaurants, build- you procure items. You just ly sound, that it is a project city, and came out one of the vote for him. panded gaming legislation ing out a sports bar that get smarter.” that will change the compa- biggest winners in the City “It does not matter who in 2011, he said, it was nec- could potentially become Added Billings, “I would ny, then we’re with partners Election last Tuesday. you voted for, today is a essary to act carefully and a sports book,” said Mad- say the $1.4 million will with the same values.” Even McLaughlin this new day and I want to be with information. dox, responding to a ques- have a downward trajectory With the construction week said he was surprised the voice for all of Everett,” “Chair Ferrante and the tion about spending inside in 2020.” costs from Encore now hit- at the margin of victory be- he said. “The same goes for Joint Committee on Eco- Encore. “So, it’s not large •WYNN RESORTS ting the books, as well as cause both he and Lattan- all of the Department Heads zi worked very hard in the and City employees. I hope nomic Development and capital investments. We do NOT MOVING ON JA- extensive renovation costs campaign. to turn the page and have Emerging Technologies are have 11 acres of land across PAN NOW in China and Las Vegas But he also said that his the opportunity to continue currently reviewing pro- the street and many devel- Maddox said the excite- also coming, the company victory proved that the peo- working together for the res- posals on sports gaming,” opers have been talking to ment about the next frontier seemingly is taking cau- ple of Everett trusted him, idents and business owners he said. “We await the re- us about partnerships where for the company being in tious steps towards expan- and they wanted an indepen- in our community.” sults of the committee’s we could have new hotels, Japan has died down a bit, sion. dent voice. McLaughlin will be em- deliberative analysis – as retail, etc. So, we’ve been and he said they were not “We are going to pursue “The opportunity to con- barking on his third term we did with our expanded thinking about that more going to pursue opportuni- Japan with vigor, but we tinue to serve in city gov- in office this time around, gaming bill – to determine as landlords and partners ties there immediately. are not going to pursue it ernment is the honor of my having first been elected to the best outcome for the as opposed to outright de- However, he did say they if it doesn’t make financial life,” he said. “This cam- the current City Council in Commonwealth.” velopers, but first we’re go- believe the future will hold sense,” he said. “We’re go- paign was a different type of 2015. He also served on the Others in the state leg- ing to ramp Encore Boston an opportunity there. ing to be very disciplined campaign for me. It is easy former Common Council. islature have said publicly Harbor. Then we’re going Wynn has been in Japan in how any structure is put that the tax structure of the to watch the neighborhood feeling out the emerging together…We like the Jap- bill is now being worked build up.” gaming market there for anese market and think it CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 out, and it is a complicated The possibilities are more than a decade, with will be a very high-revenue Finalists // process to get correct. seemingly endless, with ru- some workers from Encore market, but we are making •LANDLORD AND mors of everything from an being transferred over there sure it will be something NOT A DEVELOPER outdoor concert venue to a to help with that at times. our shareholders also like.” and none will be presented. well,” he said. “I’ve never Maddox said Encore is New England Revolution However, they are not go- The next investor call for That could not yet be con- been part of a big Search excited about the vacant soccer stadium – none of ing to pursue the existing Wynn Resorts is expected firmed from officials – who Committee or even a jury. land across the street from which are verified. urban opportunity at Osaka. sometime after the first of are abiding very much by You could look at it like 12 their site – which is current- •LIKELY TO CUT “It’s something we were the year. the privacy policy. people in a room trying to School Committeeman make a decision, but I’m re- Frank Parker – who served ally, really pleased with the Developer // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on the Search Committee – character of the group. Ev- said he will be glad to begin erybody had their own par- process. podium-style parking. spaces, however, based on ly since the area is boom- talking publicly about the ticular concerns, but kept “I look forward to hear- candidates in the coming the entire district in mind. The building would recent project and use stud- ing. However, he said he ing in much greater detail contain amenities such as ies in the area, the project has initial concerns. weeks. We gelled, met new people the specifics of this devel- Overall, he said the and created new friendships a pool, fitness center and team anticipates 600 spac- “This being said it does opment and working to en- club room, with entranc- es, or fewer, will be appro- raise some valid concerns Search Committee has been – all surrounded by every- sure whatever development a wonderful experience, one wanting to do the right es on Air Force Road that priate for this unit count,” and many unanswered sits on that site will be ben- would create a loop around read the environmental fil- questions about a develop- and something that he has thing. It was a very good eficial to the City of Everett never participated in be- experience for me person- the property for easy in- ing. ment of such magnitude,” and the residents that im- and-out access. The project would in- he said. “Fully understand- fore. ally.” mediately are impacted by “Surprisingly, I thought The property is located clude affordable housing ing the impact that the vil- the property,” he said. in the Everett River Front units, and according to lage has seen over the last the process went very Overlay Zoning District, traffic studies in the filing, few years it gives me the which was adopted to en- would only have minimal need to have a steady hand courage such developments effects on traffic and -con at the table throughout the a few years ago. It would gestion. It is predicted to process to fully understand FIX IT by right require 800 park- generate approximately and continuously share the Keep the nation in peak ing spaces, but Lennar felt 2,178 vehicle trips on an thoughts and concerns of condition. Learn to be their unit count would suf- average weekday. the residents of the village a mechanic in the Army fice with 600 – though they Ward 6 Councilor Mi- section of Everett.” National Guard and receive chael McLaughlin said He said he would keep would need approvals. money for college. “The required parking he often wondered what an open mind, and hopes to spaces under the City zon- would happen to the large hear more specifics during 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com ing requirements is 800 lot on the corner, particular- the upcoming development

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Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank Page 4 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett Independent Independent Forum President: Stephen Quigley Editor in Chief: Cary Shuman Guest Op-Ed THE CLIMATE SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN WRONG Everett Leading the Way on Mobility

ALL ALONG By Mayor Carlo DeMaria gestion problem, but a MO- Line bus rapid transit sys- parking will have some of BILITY problem. Because, tem from Chelsea, through the biggest effects on con- For the better part of three decades, the vast majority Not quite three years after all, whether you’re Everett to Sullivan Square. gestion, affordability and of scientists -- including those hired by the petroleum in- ago, on a cold morning in trying to get to work, to Commutes that today take quality of life. Parking is dustry -- have warned the world that climate change is oc- early December, I directed school, or to your favorite 45 minutes or more from one of the most expensive curring principally because of carbon emissions from our my DPW and parking staff lunch or coffee spot, what’s Everett to Boston would and lease efficient uses of addiction to fossil fuels for our automobiles, coal power to begin placing orange most important is your abil- be reduced to as little as 15 land in an urban area such plants, industry, and agricultural production. cones down the side of ity to get there quickly and minutes. as ours. A single space can They have measured the effects in any number of ways, Broadway, kicking off what efficiently, not whether you Regional advocacy is cost upwards of $50,000 most especially the shrinkage of the ice sheets at the polar was meant to be a week- drove, rode a bike, walked, key. And in addition to to construct and under our or took the bus. Using working with Mayor Walsh, regions that eventually will result, they have said, in a rise long experiment to speed current zoning, take up mobility as a lens we are I am working closely with as much as 50 percent of in sea levels around the globe. up the rides of thousands of Everett residents taking the continuing to lead the way the mayors of Lynn, Revere available land area on a The also have told us that a warming planet will bring bus each day to work and locally and regionally. The and Chelsea as well as our developed lot, eliminating about an increase in ocean temperatures, which in turn will school. The Broadway bus success of the Broadway state Sen. Sal DiDominco green space or opportu- have devastating consequences both for marine life, which lane was so successful that bus lane is now developing and Rep. Joe McGonagle, nities for local businesses cannot exist in warmer waters, and for ourselves, who will week that we quickly made into a vision and action plan who also sits on the state and creation of local jobs. feel the impact of ever-more devastating storms. it permanent and it has op- to develop gold standard transportation committee, And yet our current zoning They have warned that unless we take steps within the erated nearly every day Bus Rapid Transit all the to ensure that proposed in- requires far more parking next decade to curb the so-called greenhouse gas emis- since. Successful because way down Broadway. Fast vestments in the Commut- to be constructed than we sions, the Earth could become irreversibly changed by the over half of all people mov- frequent bus service run- er Rail system benefit our actually use. Though our end of this century. ing down Broadway during ning in unobstructed lanes communities. I’m happy zoning requires two spaces However, the scientists have been wrong. Very wrong. rush hour are on a bus and from Malden to downtown to announce that thanks per residential unit, a recent It turns out that the time frame the climate scientists pre- more Everett residents are Boston. My own advocacy to our advocacy efforts, Metropolitan Area Plan- dicted for the dramatic effects of climate change to occur on a bus during those hours with Mayor Walsh in Bos- the MBTA Fiscal Control ning Council study found has been grossly underestimated because their models did than are in cars on Broad- ton on this issue has led to Board last week committed that, on average, fewer than not take into account the effect of the feedback loops creat- way. We were the first City a commitment for inclusion to making the Newburyp- 0.8 spaces per unit are actu- ed by our warming planet. in the Boston region to give of bus lanes on Rutherford ort/Rockport one of the first ally used. That same study We aren’t scientists, but even we understand what is priority to bus riders in this Avenue in Charlestown as that will have frequent, af- also found that the biggest happening right in front of our eyes. way. With a half dozen proj- part of a major reconstruc- fordable, electrically pow- predictor of parking utili- The ice sheets at the poles are melting faster than even ects in Boston, Cambridge, tion effort beginning in the ered trains between Lynn zation was the availability the direst of models had predicted. The extraordinary heat Arlington and Somerville next few years. In Everett, and Boston. These trains of parking itself. In other wave across Europe this past summer (U.S. women’s soc- launching since then, Ever- we’re working with Mass- will run every 15 minutes, words, the more parking cer fans will recall the high temperatures in France during ett started a revolution. Cit- DOT and Encore Boston include a new stop in Ever- you build, the more cars the World Cup) resulted in temperatures reaching the 80s ies from around the country Harbor to include dedi- ett and cost the same as an that will come. in the Arctic Circle -- an unheard-of phenomenon. and beyond have looked to cated bus lanes through MBTA subway ride. We must acknowledge Environment Canada, the country’s national weather us for guidance with their Sweetser Circle and down One of the most diffi- that one of the biggest con- agency, confirmed that Alert, Nunavut, the most-norther- own similar projects. Lower Broadway as part cult issues not only to dis- tributors to traffic conges- ly, permanently-inhabited spot on Earth, hit 69.8 degrees But what we really did of future redevelopment cuss, but also change, is tion is the over-construc- Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) on July 14, the highest that morning was to no efforts. We’re also begin- our City’s parking policies. tion of parking. We must temperature ever recorded there. longer look at our transpor- ning design this winter on However, the decisions As the ice at the poles shrinks, instead of sunlight being tation problems as a con- an extension of the Silver we make with regard to See OP-ED Page 5 reflected (by the ice) back into outer space, it is absorbed by the earth. When that happens, the permafrost at the Arc- LETTERS to the Editor tic Circle starts to thaw out, releasing carbon dioxide that has been trapped in it for millennia into our atmosphere, thereby warming our planet at an even faster rate. THANK YOU FROM THE DOOR THANK YOU, every day to build commu- It now is clear that scientists’ predictions that the effects GERLY ADRIEN TO SERVE IS EVERETT nication and a working re- of climate change were a distant prospect, for which we lationship with those voters Dear Editor, Dear Editor, still had time to take appropriate action, have been vastly ALWAYS OPEN going forward. It does not I just want to say thank On Tuesday, the 2019 underestimated -- by a factor of decades. Dear Editor, matter who you voted for, you to Everett. You have municipal election was held Climate change is happening today. The devastating I’d like to recognize all today is a new day and I taken the chance on me and in Everett. We saw 4,969 succession of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and droughts of the candidates who ran pos- want to be the voice for all itive campaigns of merit votes cast by our residents. the past few years have wiped the earth clean of civiliza- I will be forever grateful for of Everett. The same goes who weren’t successful. We had many candidates tion wherever they have struck. Yes, in most instances we it. When I first ran for of- for all of the Department You see, while I have been step forward who placed can rebuild (though the communities in the Florida Pan- fice, I said I would bring a Heads and City employees. around for 35 years, it has their name on the ballot handle destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018 still look different kind of politics. I I hope to turn the page and not been 35 years of con- and shared their ideas, ded- like war zones), but only at a huge cost -- and only until the will not be a typical or tra- have the opportunity to con- tinuous service. Contrary to ication and love for our next climate change-induced catastrophe strikes. ditional politician. This seat tinue working together for is about you. We will make what you’ve been told the community. I am thankful Greta Thunberg’s future is not being imperiled. Her fu- last three months, I served the residents and business ture is now the present. great improvements in our to each of them and con- owners in our community. city. I love Everett and am five terms on the former gratulate them for stepping It is the end of the world as we know it. Common Council only to I want to thank my fami- And unless we immediately and dramatically change so happy to be your next forward as candidates, and ly and a handful of friends, City Councilor At-Large. get crushed when I ran for a I look forward to building our ways, we will not be fine (apologies to REM). sixth. I know what it’s like but most importantly my In the next coming days, strong working relation- to win and I also know what very best friend and biggest you will hear the work we ships with each of them it feels like to lose. The supporter, my girlfriend plan on doing. We will do going forward. Just because self-doubt, the loneliness Patti Frati. they didn’t win doesn’t this the right way for every- and rethinking over and I always knew the more Send us Your News one to feel like they belong mean they don’t have a personal contact I could The Everett Independent encourages residents to submit birth over what went wrong and at the table, no matter, what voice in the city. I have have, the better chance and engagement announcements, news releases, business briefs, what you could have done your income, race or gender continuously been the voice I would have to win. On honor rolls, social news, sports stories, and photographs for publi- different. You go through is. for the residents of Everett, Tuesday evening, we won cation. Items should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, periods of sadness, anger I am everyone’s council- and joy. and I have stood up when it by 872 votes and won all Citizens Bank Building, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be or. To those candidates... mattered the most to make 12 precincts. I could nev- faxed to 781-485-1403. The Independent also encourages readers to Special Thanks: God, focus on the joy. Running the tough decisions, to en- er have imagined this out- e-mail news releases to [email protected]. My husband - David Lind- for office is hard work. It sure that the peoples’ voice come. I look forward to The Everett Independent assumes no financial responsibility sey, my Dad and Mom for takes a lot of time, money, has been heard in City Hall. getting back to work im- for typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint that first coming to Everett, effort and sacrifice to get Again in this year’s munic- mediately on the important part of the advertisement in which the error occurs. Advertisers will please stepmom, brothers, My your personal message to ipal election, I have been issues facing our commu- notify the management immediately of any errors that may occur. cousin - Guerline Alcy, the voter. It’s a long sea- gifted by an overwhelming nity, working my heart out Renee Solano, Nekita Le- son, seven months, from show of support for a job every day to be ‘YOUR In- mour, Everett 10 youth we the time you pull papers to well-done in the past. The dependent Voice on the City hired, Everett Newspapers that piece of paper with the opportunity to continue to Council.’ I look forward to – Independent and Leader results are posted election serve in city government is asking the tough questions Herald, 32BJSEIU, Rep. night. Along the way, going the honor of my life. This and bringing up the issues Ayanna Pressley, Boston door to door, took you to campaign was a different that you, the residents, want Councilor Lydia Edwards, streets you may never have type of campaign for me. to know about. I look for- Everett set foot on. It took you deep We showed that govern- ward to building off our Councilor Mike Marchese Independent and Rommel and Myrkiel into the neighborhoods and ment truly works best when successes from the past and off the main streets to meet at Kafe Kreyol on 299 Main you listen to your bosses, continuing to build rela- new people and reacquaint St., all the community lead- the people of Everett. tionships, one door and one Published by the Independent Newspaper Group with old ones. You got to ers, Reverend Myrlande I want to thank the 2,563 conversation at a time, so see the amazing and unique residents that believed in that together we can contin- Desrosiers, Lucy Pineda, architecture. You witnessed irectory me as their City Councilor ue to move Everett forward. D Edwin Argueta, Antonio the pride people put in their Advertising & Marketing Business Amaya, Kathleen O’Brien, and stood with me on Tues- I am honored by your sup- Director of Marketing Accounts Executive homes with landscaping day. I can promise, I will Jaime Lemeder, and most and vegetable gardens. You port and know that I have Debra DiGregorio Judy Russi never embarrass this com- importantly – the Haitian saw the welcome banners an opportunity to serve my [email protected] munity or make you regret Community. hanging and welcome mats community for two more Editorial To all who didn’t vote your vote of confidence in years, and maybe beyond, Assistant Marketing Director and felt it. Page Design, Copy Editing for me, I hope to earn your Commitment to commu- me. To the 1,691 residents with the possibilities be- Maureen DiBella Scott Yates trust. My number is 617- nity isn’t defined by a title, that made another choice. ing endless because of the Kane DiMasso-Scott 835-8267. I look forward to but by involvement. Volun- I thank you for taking the support and friendship’s we Senior Sales Associates getting to know you. teer, mentor, join a charita- opportunity to participate in have built together. Peter Sacco Reporting Staff Gerly Adrien ble or fraternal organization the election. You absolute- Thank you, Everett! I Kathleen Bright Seth Daniel Councilor at-Large and stay visible, because ly stood with a decent and love our community and Sioux Gerow ([email protected]) Elect we need you. You’re part honest man who, for a long our residents, and look for- Cary Shuman of the fabric of this place time, I have considered a ward to the work ahead in Legal Advertising ([email protected]) we call home and we are friend. My former oppo- the next two years. I will Ellen Bertino stronger and better because nent is a credit to our com- be seeing you soon again at Printer of you. From personal ex- munity as a son of Everett. your home, business or se- GateHouse Media perience, the door to serve He is someone I hope I can nior development to contin- PLEASE RECYCLE is always open. work with for a long time to ue our work together. Phone: 781-485-0588 • Fax: 781-485-1403 Frank Parker come, to help a community Michael J. McLaughlin E-Mail: [email protected] Everett School we both love to move for- Ward Six City Committee - Ward 3 ward. I hope to work hard Councilor Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Page 5

Everett High School biology teacher aims to bring cutting edge, hands-on science labs into the classroom Local science teach- ed conducting hands-on breakthrough technology leaders. AceraEI works ers, including Everett experiments using a CRIS- that is in the news, and en- with public school districts High School’s Jeff Ahern, PR-based molecular biolo- gaging in deep discussions to develop a plan for trans- learned how to edit genes gy assay and detecting bac- to understand these innova- forming STEM education. using CRISPR during a terial transformation. tions, including how they Founded in 2010, the Acera free professional develop- The workshops are fund- work and why they matter, School is a nonprofit STEM ment workshops by Acera ed through recent $50,000 makes science labs mean- school serving high-ability Education Innovation (Ac- grants from both the Am- ingful and enable students students in grades K-8. The eraEI). The goal is for par- gen Foundation and Bris- to see a pathway for them- school and its enrichment ticipants to bring this cur- tol-Myers Squibb. In addi- selves as future scientists programs function as an ed- riculum to their own public tion to the training, teachers and innovators.” ucational innovation hub to school classrooms. have access to ongoing sup- AceraEI trained its first invent new curricula with Short for “clustered reg- port to assist schools in cre- group of high school biolo- evidence-based pedagogy, ularly interspaced short pal- ating science labs that teach gy teachers in gene editing founded with the mission indromic repeats” CRISPR 21st century skills, engag- earlier this year, and par- to help catalyze change in is a family of DNA se- ing students in cutting-edge ticipating teachers are now public education. Acera quences found within the biology and fostering the applying the curriculum in pedagogy engages students genomes of organisms such next generation of innova- their own classrooms with to learn habits of mind like as bacteria. The technique tors and scientists. students. As a result of this systems thinking, prob- is considered to be at the “All students should training, more than 3,000 lem-solving, emotional in- leading edge of scientific be able to link classroom public school students will telligence and collaboration research. learning to real-world inno- soon apply CRISPR to edit skills within projects aligns The teachers went vations; the CRISPR toolkit a gene in their high school with each student’s capaci- through the first of a two- is the first step in our plan to science classrooms. ties and interests, in an in- day intensive workshop collaborate with schools to AceraEI exists to trans- quiry-based approach. For Everett High School biology teacher Jeff Ahern learned with AceraEI’s Life Scienc- reinvent high school biolo- form STEM education in more information on Acera how to edit genes using CRISPR in a free professional es Specialist and Curricu- gy,” said Courtney Dickin- public schools and devel- and AceraEI, visit www.ac- development workshop held by Michael Hirsch (back- lum Lead Michael Hirsch. son, founder and director op the next generation of eraschool.org and follow us ground) of AceraEI. Hirsch’s curriculum includ- of Acera. “Working with scientists, innovators, and on Twitter @AceraSchool.

Exelon donates eight robotics kits to Everett High School

By Seth Daniel with the grant money we ing doors to future em- mudez, Lyanne Murphy, had. So, we had groups of ployment opportunities in William Charbonnier, Isaac For students in the Ever- four or five. Some didn’t technical fields for their Lenescat, Chloe Lewis, ett High STEM Academy, get into it because they students.” Gustavo Aguiar, Ahmad Al- working on robotics proj- didn’t have a chance. It was The students participat- ananzeh, Evan Dupuis, and ects often equaled sitting a lot of sitting and waiting ing in Thursday’s presen- Melisa Demaku. and waiting – sometimes for others to finish. There tation were: Daniel Ber- actually never getting to will allow us to go to a two- take a turn on engineering to-one ratio and get more the robots. students engaged and more That was because the building activity.” school district was only Exelon has long-part- able to afford three of the nered with the Everett Pub- expensive kits, which con- lic Schools, and they said tain 1,300 pieces per kit. they were excited to be able That meant there was a lot to break down a barrier for of sharing going on, and the students. As engineers, time spent taking turns. they said they knew the That has all been put to value of having hands-on rest now due to the $12,800 learning. donation from Exelon that “We at Exelon Genera- helped to purchase eight tion are thrilled to donate new kits. these robot kits to Ever- On Thursday morning, ett High School’s STEM Exelon officials and school Academy to help spark stu- STEM teacher Ann Seiders explains that they were only Everett High’s William Charbonnier explaining why it is so officials gathered with the dents’ curiosity and inter- able to afford three robotics kits for the class, resulting in a important to have more kits so that there is a two-to-one students to celebrate the est in engineering through lot of waiting for some students. ratio. gift. hands-on problem solving,” “Having three is ok,” said Archie Gleason, gener- said teacher Ann Seiders, al manager of Exelon Gen- “but we really needed a eration, Northeast Region. larger number of kits. How- “Everett’s high-achieving ever, we had to be frugal STEM programs are open-

Students from the robotics class (pictured in the front row, in no particular order) include: Daniel Bermudez, Lyanne Murphy, William Charbonnier, Isaac Lenescat, Chloe Lewis, Gustavo Aguiar, Ahmad Alananzeh, Evan Dupuis, and Meli- sa Demaku. Back row: Asst. Supt. Kevin Shaw, Director of Curriculum Michelle Crowell, Director of Science Ann Ritchie, Interim Supt. Janice Gauthier speaks with Exelon General Teacher Ann Seiders, Academy Director Omar Easy, Exelon General Manager Archie Gleason, Interim Supt. Janice Gauthi- Manager Archie Gleason about the company’s gift to the er, Exelon’s Mark Rodgers, Everett High Principal Erik Naumann, Assistant Principal of STEM Steven Black, and Asst. Supt. high school. Charles Obremski.

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also acknowledge that ex- and encourage developers our existing neighborhoods isting parking requirements to reduce, in some cases to by reducing or eliminating are currently the biggest zero, the number of parking the availability of on-street obstacle to creating afford- spaces they are required parking permits to new de- able housing, revitalizing to construct. In exchange, velopments, ensuring that our downtown districts, they will be required to parking on local streets is and providing a clean and join a Transportation Man- healthy environment for agement Association that preserved for those who all of our residents. To assists them with provid- have come to depend on it. address this, my admin- ing other mobility options. I am proud that in Everett istration is undertaking a Depending on the size and we are placing people and three-pronged approach scope of the development, quality of life over cars and to revise our parking pol- or its proximity to transit, easy parking. We are prior- icies, as well as provide they may be required to of- itizing the ability to create better mobility options in fer discounted MBTA pass- affordable housing and a its place. This winter we es, a bike-share station, car clean environment for our will be proposing a new sharing spaces or, in some most vulnerable residents, parking ordinance that bet- cases, joining with oth- ter reflects our needs and er developers to operate a and we are choosing to be a goals for the City. This will shuttle bus to nearby desti- world-class city, rather than be guided by a Transporta- nations or T stations. At the a second-class suburb. Exelon General Manager Archie Gleason talking with members of the robotics class at the tion Demand Management same time, our new parking Carlo DeMaria is the Everett High STEM Academy. Ordinance that will allow policies will aim protect Mayor of Everett. TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 781-485-0588 Page 6 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 THE CITY OF EVERETT HONORS ITS VETERANS

PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS The City of Everett honored its veterans on Monday, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This year, U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Thomas Ardita was the guest speaker, and U.S. Army Major Katherine Murphy gave the keynote address. The Medal of Liberty Award was presented to the family of U.S. Army PFC Domenic Colameta.

Veterans Commissioner U.S. Army Major Katherine Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jeanne Cristiano welcomed Murphy offered the keynote thanked veterans for their attendees to the Connolly address. service. Center.

Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda led the Pledge of State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Sen. Sal DiDomenico saluted Allegiance. the flag.

Councilor at Large Peter Na- politano, who served in the Navy, saluted the flag. Korean Veteran Charles Radosta saluted the flag.

Councilors Mike McLaughlin, Peter Napolitano, and John Hanlon attended the Veterans

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“They got the five downs Betancourth booted the the referees. by senior wide receiver Eli ly staying inbounds on the call and a success, but the and they were still short of PAT for a quick 7-0 lead. Pierre said he has sent a Auguste who had five re- play. referees ruled that Doherty a first down and the offi- “Their touchdown on the letter of protest about the ceptions and a touchdown, Duke Doherty complet- hadn’t broken the plane of cials didn’t even measure it kickoff return should have officiating and the “five- including a spectacular div- ed an excellent junior sea- the end zone, thus ending and they gave them a first come back,” said Pierre. down” sequence to the ing catch on fourth down to son with 185 yards passing Everett’s playoff hopes. down,” said Pierre. “To me, “There was a block in the Massachusetts Interscho- continue an Everett drive. and several key runs. The It was the second year that raises a red flag.” back and there was a blind- lastic Athletic Association Playing in the final game of quarterback draw on the in a row that Central Cath- Pierre also vehemently side hit right in front of the (MIAA). his outstanding career, Au- crucial two-point conver- olic defeated Everett in the disagreed with a non-call referee who didn’t make “The better team did not guste also made a leaping sion attempt (after Baptise North semifinals. on a Central Catholic kick- the call.” win the game,” said Pierre. interception in the corner of had scored on a 3-yard run) off return for a touchdown Pierre also felt that a “The refs stole the game. the end zone, miraculous- appeared to be a terrific just moments after Tyrese warning should have been We didn’t lose that game. Baptiste had returned the given to the Central Catho- They took it away from opening kickoff 87 yards lic coaching staff for leav- them.” to the CC 2-yard line. De- ing their sidelines and go- Ideally, Pierre would shawn Weston scored the ing on the field of play to have been talking about a touchdown and Abraham engage in discussions with superlative performance

Everett head coach Thelux- on Pierre expresses outrage at the call that marked his quarterback down before he could cross the goal line on a failed two-point conversion in an overtime loss to Central Catholic 39-37. Pierre and others vehemently disputed the call by the referees, that coming in a game that was wrought with questionable calls – including a 5th down mistakenly given to Central Senior running back Clarence Jules (4) turns on the jets and late in the game. Central’s Nick Donatio (11) manages to break up what would have been a catch for a first outruns Central’s Nick Donatio (11). down by Everett’s Tyrese Baptiste (11) late in the 4th quarter.

Looking to secure a first down late in the contest, Eli Aguste (2) twists his way out of the Eli Auguste (2) has plenty of room to roam coming through the Central line as the Everett full grasp of his Central opponent and gets the extra yard needed for the Tide. O-line provided an enormous gap for his run.

Quarterback Duke Doherty (6) prepares for impact as he scrambles for a gain after he Receiver Josh Nieves (13) does everything he can do to stay upright and gather a few calls his own number. more yards as he is swarmed by Central defensive backs.

Everett’s Jayden Clerveaux (20) plows ahead for positive yards as he’s met by Central Raid- Tide receiver Ismael Zamor (3) slips the tackle of Central’s Nick Donatio (11) and gets a big er Nick Donatio (11). block from teammate Tyrese Baptiste (11) to open up some running room. Page 8 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Malden Catholic welcomes over 250 future Lancers at open house Malden Catholic High than 97% all public high School had its largest Open schools North of Boston.” House in over 7 years, wel- MC Class 1994 alum and coming over 250 future Founder of Doble LeBranti Lancers on Sunday, Octo- Financial Group, Richard ber 27, 2019. This was the LeBranti, shared stories school’s largest attendance regarding his personal ac- for a single-day event. complishments and cred- As they entered through ited his Malden Catholic the doors of 99 Crystal education for much of his Street in Malden, pro- success in life. spective students and their In the presentation, parents were greeted by Thornburg reinforced that a team of Malden Catho- MC is one of the only lic students, parents and schools in the country that Math teacher and Melrose resident, Jeanne Lynch-Galvin, Sophomores, Kylie Bragg and Hannah Gately lead a tour alumni who were there to has a distinct boys and girls speaks with a prospective student about the math curric- for prospective Malden Catholic students. answer questions, organize division under one institu- ulum. tour groups and ensure the tion and after school hours beginning of an overall ex- are completed, boys and citing day. girls have the chance to par- create at Malden Catholic.” and had the opportunity to Headmaster John Thorn- take in competitive athletics Throughout the campus spend time at hosted tables burg kicked off the Open and a wide array of shared tour, prospective students representing 33 extracur- House with a presentation extracurricular and service experienced hands-on ricular clubs and meet with for families and prospective activities. This model cre- learning including MC’s both club moderators and students and emphasized ates the best of both worlds: new STEM center, Digital athletic coaches. the fact that historically rigorous academics in a Arts laboratory and foreign Director of Admissions Malden Catholic graduates single-gender setting and languages Cantina. School at Malden Catholic, Mat- have produced tremen- collaboration in athletic, Counseling also shared thew O’Neil ’99, was ex- dously successful outcomes artistic, and extracurricular information regarding the tremely happy with the post-graduation. “Malden venues. He then concluded exhaustive 4-year process success of the event and Catholic graduates gradu- by adding, “If you choose designed assists families in commented, “We were de- ate from 4-year colleges at to join us, you can expect finding the ideal academic, lighted to experience the a rate that is 50% higher to be part of a warm, inclu- social and financial fit for tremendous enthusiasm and than the national average,” sive family. We believe that their child’s college expe- growth in Open House at- stated Thornburg. “The building ‘enduring personal rience. tendance and look forward average Malden Catho- relationships’ are the foun- Once the tours were to a dynamic class of fresh- Chemistry teacher Mrs. Scialdoni making silly putty with lic graduate passes more dation of a great education complete, families returned man men and women in students in the chemistry lab. Advanced Placement tests and that’s what we strive to to the gymnasium for lunch 2024.” NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION

THREE NEW FACES District 5. Giovanni Recu- “I am super excited and and the volunteers who be- importance to the schools. see,” said the mayor. “They ON CITY COUNCIL pero, Yamir Rodriguez, and humbled,” said Maldonado. lieve in my vision and all I “I love my city and I’m are still paying taxes on the Calvin Brown ran unop- As a new councillor, Mal- do for the community, es- going to continue to give property, and we are still CHELSEA - There will posed in districts 6, 7, and donado said she looks for- pecially in District 5,” she back,” she said. seeing some good money be three new members of 8 respectively. ward to working on issues said. Garcia said she will for that. They only have the City Council, as incum- In the At-Large race, in- related to the displacement continue to look at issues three years to operate that bent District Councillors cumbents Damali Vidot, and dislocation of Chelsea that are interconnected in lot. They’re moving on to Luis Tejada and Joe Perla- LOWER BROADWAY Roy Avellaneda, and Leo residents. the city, from the environ- PARKING LOT the next phase of re-devel- tonda were defeated, and Robinson were returned to “”I’m delighted and ex- ment and housing to oppor- opment of that parking lot Todd Taylor won an open office, with Vidot topping cited to have won, and I tunities for Chelsea’s young NUMBERS NOT and all the property they seat to replace Robert Bish- the ticket. look forward to serving the people. purchased from Dexter to op in District 1. AS HIGH AS “At the end of the day, constituents in my commu- “I’m thrilled and thank- EXPECTED Beacham. We’re anticipat- Melinda Vega Maldo- we ran a very clean cam- nity,” said Zabot. She said ful to Chelsea voters for ing reviewing some new EVERETT - The Lower nado prevailed in District paign, and that resonated the issues surrounding de- again giving me their con- development in there in the Broadway overflow casino 2 over Tejada, 220-124. with people,” said Vidot. velopment and traffic are sideration and look forward next few years.” parking lot was expected to In District 3, the vote was She said her successful among the biggest issues in to continuing to work and Demas said they are be a revenue stream worth close, but Naomi Zabot bid would not have been the city she has heard about address issues in the com- exploring right now the several million dollars a came out on top over Per- possible without the sup- from voters while cam- munity and work for Chel- idea of leasing spaces to year for the City – which is latonda,172-154, accord- port of the voters, her vol- paigning. sea,” said Avellaneda. businesses in the area that operating the lot for three ing to the unofficial results unteers, and the communi- Garcia said she feels “You can never take the need parking – particularly years – but those estimates Tuesday night. ty. blessed voters have re- voters for granted,” he said, during the slower periods. are coming in much lower In the other contested dis- The hard work of sup- turned her to a third term as adding that he has been in “The mayor is looking due to lower usage than ex- trict race, incumbent Judith porters and voters was a District 5 Councillor. local politics for 20 years, to maximize those revenue pected. Garcia easily outdistanced common sentiment among “It means a lot to have but approaches each elec- opportunities,” he said. City officials didn’t - im Jason Bonetti, 161-48 in those who were elected. the support of the voters tion like it is his first year. mediately have an explana- Although Brown and Re- tion for the lower numbers, ZONING BOARD cupero ran unopposed, both but said it was likely due to DENIES PROJECT were at City Hall after the Encore making its parking polls closed waiting for re- EVERETT - The Zoning lot free on weekdays, and sults. Board of Appeals (ZBA) free for Red Card holders Brown thanked the resi- unanimously denied a vari- on weekends – cutting into dents and business commu- ance request that would the use of the City’s paid nity of District 8 and said have allowed for the con- parking lot across the street. he will continue to build version of a dilapidated sin- City Chief Financial Of- relationships and listen to gle-story home to an eight- ficer Eric Demas said they the voters as he serves on unit apartment building at Stick to It! had expected around $5-6 the council. Recupero said 126 Ferry St. million a year from the lot he will continue to serve to The new building would ALL NEW over a period of three years. have sat next to a 17-unit with our the best of his ability, and However, that is no longer urged any constituents who apartment building current- the estimate, even though have issues in the city to ly being renovated by the the parking lot is still mak- call him. owner, according to Antho- ing money. The School Committee ny Rossi, the attorney for Sticky Note “Usage is down,” he race held few surprises, but the project. said. “At this point, we’re The variances being one new face took the At- not anticipating making Large seat. sought for the building in- those initial estimates we Roberto Jimenez-Rive- cluded rear, side, and front Keep Your Name in received from Encore. 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(781)485-0588 excess of $400,000.” were required for the six Councilors talk traffic, parking Jimenez-Rivera said he in wake of casino opening Demas said he didn’t two-bedroom and two By Laura Plummer got to know the city voters surrounding Lower Broad- thousands At Monday night’s regu- way, and the administration is larly scheduled City Council choosing to take a “wait and have official numbers yet one-bedroom market-rate meeting, Councilors present- see” approach when it comes ed a number of new items that to other areas. Other possible quickly. would strengthen the City’s areas that have been identified A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially open the casino on Sunday morning, June 23, at 10 a.m. Cutting the ribbon were parking and traffic infrastruc are Wards 1 and 6. ture in the wake of this past for October when parking employee Karlelisa Wesley, Encore President Bob DeSalvio, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Stacy DeMaria and Everett resident and employ- - Councilor McKinnon told units, but there was no ee Gasner Ambrose. The ribbon cutting was followed by a rare display of daytime fireworks. After the ceremony, some of the first weekend’s opening of Encore the Independent that he was guests were members of Everett United, including long-time Everett resident Norma Parziale. Members of Everett United were Boston Harbor. “I knocked on over 2,000 worried that, despite Encore’s given front row seating for the ceremony and commemorative t-shirts to mark the occasion. PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS •Parking efforts to educate visitors An item introduced by about public transit options, became free for everyone Councilor John McKinnon parking proposed on site. out-of-town vehicles will proposed that the City consid- still flood residential streets doors myself,” he said. er a citywide 24/7 residential throughout the city, making parking ordinance that would it impossible for residents to include weekends. the whole month, but he did of loyal park in their own neighbor- “I know there are con- Twenty-four-hour resi- hoods. dent-only parking stickers are “I’m proud of the work my He said that a 24/7 parking already in effect for the streets See TRAFFIC Page 8 say the parking lot made cerns about parking, but Maddox: Lower Broadway will be volunteers and I did, and a destination ‘district’ in 10 years money over the Oct. 19-20 there are three spots that By Seth Daniel from Encore that amounts to look forward to serving and As the ribbon was cut on 82 parcels they’ve purchases the $2.6 billion Encore resort over the last four years. That casino, plans were already in weekend. property is now a temporary can be rented at the other the works to add more and parking lot, but there are readers! make the casino less of an working with the parents, much bigger plans in store. island and more of a center- “We want to work with the piece to an entire entertain- City to create an entertain- “We still collected ment district along Lower building (being renovated ment district,” said Maddox. Broadway. “It’s not all going to be our students, and teachers.” Wynn Resorts CEO Matt company, but we want to work Maddox told reporters on side by side with local devel- June 21 at the Encore media $6,000 over that weekend,” opers. Our idea is to continue by the owner),” said Rossi. day that they don’t intend to to re-design this area so it’s stop at the boundaries of the known as ‘the’ entertainment In the district School casino site, and they believe district in the northeast. You others will follow them. build this anchor and others he said. “People are still Maddox said they own Rossi also noted that the 11 acres of property across See BROADWAY Page 3 Committee races, Rosema- Front Door to luxury Encore Boston Harbor ends Lower Broadway’s history of being ‘back door to Boston’ Host Community Agreement parking there, but not to building on Ferry Street is

By Seth Daniel payments now a focus for City rie Carlisle, Jeanette Velez, “To the residents of Ev- The opening ceremonies erett, Everett United and the on Sunday morning, June 23, We will no longer be the back By Seth Daniel the extent we thought they near public transportation 86 percent of the people on a was open during the current quickly became a spotlight for door to the City of Boston. We Saturday who took the time to Stickyand down Lower Broadwaysize: The City’s Host3 Commu- in.fiscal years. Onx3 July 1, a new in. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who will now be the front door to Marisol Santiago, Lucia vote ‘yes’ for a resort in our that look more like the past nity Agreement (HCA) was fiscal year begins and the larg rejoiced in being able to tell the City of Everett.” city, this truly is an amaz- than the present at 1 Broad- signed and reviewed by res- er payments in the HCA will the large crowds assembled And it was true. - ing day,” he said. “For those way (the Encore address). idents such a long time ago, take effect. would. Encore’s parking is and bus routes and would to celebrate the opening that As he spoke on what was but with the opening of En- of you who suffered through an extraordinaryShown summer DeMaria said sizedthat will also to scaleThe two big pieces above of that Lower Broadway is no longer Monsanto and other big in- change, and he said he plans core on June 23, that agree- agreement include a $5 mil- Henriquez, Henry Wilson, Boston’s back door, but rather morning, the new trees on the dustries that polluted our to continue partnering with ment was triggered into action lion annual payment for the the front door to Everett. Porte Cochere rustled in the Encore and others to make – and it will mean $25 million properties and got us all very wind, and songbirds flew in Community Impact Fee, a getting full, so we do see While other speakers made sick, I want to thank you for that full change. in payments to the City over appeal to tenants who do payment that goes up by 2.5 excellent points on what was and out of the crowd assem- all you did; people like (the covers“This was always approx.going to the next fiscal year. 2percent columns every year. an historic day in the state and bled for the opening from tree Ana Hernandez, Kelly late) Mary Bagarella and oth- be a Wynn,” he said. “There Chief Financial Officer the City, it was those words to tree. The second, larger payment ers. No longer when you drive was never any dispute, and Eric Demos said the HCA is is a $20 million Payment in of Mayor DeMaria that ham- There were no songbirds through Everett will you smell that’s because years ago a now in effect, and he is actual- Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) that an increased usage of our mered home on the site five years ago, not necessarily own cars. great man promised me that ly expecting a $440,000 pay- gas and Sulphur and oils, but quite certainly. the resort will pay annually you’ll smell flowers and trees. their company would be part ment within the next 30 days to the City. The agreement is Chaney Garcia, and Yesse- And beyond the Encore of this community – that we for the eight days the casino Shaq highlights entertainment site,business there still exist areasat upEncore opening See PAYMENTS Page 8 lot during the busy times He said the owner would Copy for a Sticky By Seth Daniel See ENCORE Page 5 next weekend where we have nia Alfaro-Alvarez were all When you think of night invited guests coming in for Messinger Insurance ing our current 37,000 sq. ft. life in Everett post-June 23, dinner and a concert with Agency ballroom facility.” , Inc. at Encore on Thursday think of a 7-foot-tall retired nibalize the existing theatre also agree to conditions in Earth, Wind & Fire,” said En- 475 Broadway NBA star who can spin tunes core President Bob DeSalvio, Such stars and small shows and event spaces already in as skillfully as he formerly are going to be relatively Everett, MA 02149 either unopposed or easily highlighting the entertainment Boston. With that, Encore had common at the Encore as time Phone: 617 shattered backboards. options that are to come to the created codified relationships SINCE 1921 -387 due 2 weeks goes on, officials said. -2700 On Thursday, June 27, resort. “We have the week with venues like the Wang Fax: 617 through Sunday. So, we’re -387-7753 the ZBA decision in which NBA Hall-of-Famer (and one- after that Paul Anka doing a At the same time, Encore Theatre and the TD Garden. will not be hosting large-ca- time Boston Celtic) Shaquille private concert for our VIP Those two venues and others outdistanced their compe- pacity Las Vegas-style shows O’Neal will headline the guests as well. 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The state’s gaming law tition. prior to run date a championship boxing event DeSalvio said  was very specific in spelling DISAPPEARING COLLISION O’Neal has had an existing right in our Picasso Ballroom. “However, there is a sec- relationship with the Wynn out just how many guests DEDUCTIBLE We’re going to continue to ond piece to this because Mayor Carlo DeMaria team in Las Vegas, appear- could be at an on-site show  would not be able to get on- look at other opportunities us- Boston has wonderful tourism 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING ing there at their properties or event, hoping not to can- assets right at our fingertips,” POLICY Carlisle, who has served numerous times. Forbes mag- See ENTERTAINMENT Page 8  azine called him the most THE OFFICE WILL BE 10% COMBINED successful DJ on the planet DISCOUNT PAY IN FU said he is still encouraged AND GREEN DISCOUNTLL street parking stickers from since launching his newest CLOSED, THURSDAY, FORTRASH MORE INFO! 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for the interim. He said is offering STICKIES support her and that she ing,” said Arlington Street they are still paying taxes ext. would continue to work to resident Kathy Getchell. on a First-come on it, still intend to develop 103: Maureen 110: Kathy make sure every child in “You can’t tell someone it, and the City isn’t losing First-served basis. : Peter : Sioux Chelsea gets a good educa- that is renting that they are 106 125 any money. tion. not going to have a parking Don’t miss out on this “We aren’t seeing as Garcia said she will con- spot. Residents will park on Great opportunity!! much money on the park- tinue to work on issues of ing as we thought we’d See METRO NEWS Page 9 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Page 9

Metro News // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the street.” notch.” 573 votes to defeat Marven “I was just reminded that sure that the negativity and ran for mayor. Incumbents However, Getchell said Hogan campaigned vig- Rhode Hyppolite, who re- I have a 6 a.m. sign holding the divisive way that people returning were top vote get- she would find the project orously over the past two ceived 519 votes. so I can’t fall off the chair, campaigned and the way ter Jessica Ann Giannino more acceptable if there months, going door-to-door In Ward 7, Councilor Jay and I’ve always wanted to that things were done over with 5,684 votes, followed was a condition that resi- to speak with residents Walsh received 1,059 votes say this – but honey, we’re the last couple of months by Councillors Steven Mo- dents wouldn’t be able to throughout Ward 6, all the to defeat Alexis Reynoso, going to Disney World,” doesn’t happen again. rabito, Anthony Zambuto get parking stickers. while serving his constit- who received 315 votes. said Arrigo, echoing the “I want to say congratu- and George Rotondo. ZBA member Michael uents as an effective city famous phrase that new- lations to all of you, thank In the School Committee Dantone asked if there was councillor and his continu- Coppola Tops ly crowned Super Bowl you for all your love and race, newcomer to Revere any chance the size of the ing his citywide efforts as a The Ticket In School champions say after their support and have a fun politics, Anthony D’Am- project could be reduced. community organizer. Committee Contest victories. night,” concluded Arrigo. brosio handily topped the Rossi noted that the The hard work of Ho- Longtime School Com- Arrigo then expressed The triumphant scene School Committee race owner, Luisa Bedoya, spent gan paid off as he received mittee member and current his gratitude to his entire continued inside the restau- with 5,243 votes. Incum- a considerable amount on 718 votes to win re-election Vice Chair Donna Coppola campaign team and the vol- rant as supporters person- bent Carol Tye finished the neighboring property, Tuesday. Dahn who also led a successful night for unteers who propelled him ally congratulated Arri- second with 4,997 votes as well as 126 Ferry St., and waged an excellent, grass- the incumbents, topping the to victory. go, with many requesting followed by incumbents is making a sizeable invest- roots campaign, received ticket in a field of eight can- “From the bottom of my Election Night photographs Michael Ferrante, Stacey ment in the properties, but 648 votes. didates with 5,377 votes. heart, thank you,” said Arri- with the mayor. Bronsdon-Rizzo, Susan that she would be willing Hogan celebrated his The other five incum- go. “Thank you to everyone Gravellese and Frederick to reduce the project to six victory with supporters bents were also re-elected that held a sign, knocked on D’AMBROSIO TOPS Sannella. units if it was the Board’s at the Brick Yard Bar and in impressive fashion. Lor- doors, took time to make SCHOOL COMMITTEE Two closely watched will. Grill. He pledged to contin- raine Gately was second phone calls, wrote letters, races were in Ward 5 and According to city as- ue to work hard every day with 4,835 votes, followed wrote notes – thank you. RACE; POWERS Ward 6. sessing records, Bedoya on behalf of his constitu- by fellow incumbents John Without all of your help RE-ELECTED; SERINO In Ward 5, Councillor purchased 126 Ferry St. ents and thanked Danh for Ford with 4,779 votes, Jar- and hard work, we’re not TOPS IN WARD 6 John Powers again faced last year for $200,000. She participating in an election ed Nicholson with 4,428 here. Eric Lampedecchio. Pow- REVERE - Two new fac- bought 114-124 Ferry St. in process that was positive on votes, Michael Satterwhite “I would be remiss if I ers won re-election with es will be on the City Coun- 2017 for $2.8 million. both sides. with 4,077 votes, and Bri- didn’t mention my mom 1262 votes to Lampedec- cil and School Committee “We’re willing to take “We are Ward 6 work- an Castellanos with 4,056 (Paula Arrigo), my entire chio’s 932 votes. come January as the results a story off and do four ing together to make Lynn votes. family, obviously my beau- In Ward 6 Richard Seri- of the 2019 Election now two-bedrooms and two a better place to live,” said Sandra Lopez finished tiful wife, Daveen, and no easily won with 1,451 have gone into the history one-bedrooms,” said Rossi. Hogan. “I thank the voters seventh with 2,937 votes our two boys (Joseph and votes to Nicholas Moulai- books. “We could do that and still for giving me the opportu- while Tiffany Jean Mag- Jack).” son’s 486. Both candidates All incumbents were re- have a nice project.” nity to represent them on nolia finished eighth with Arrigo added, “starting were running to fill the seat turned to office in spirited Dantone made a motion the City Council.” 2,835 votes. tomorrow, there’s a lot of left vacant by the retirement races for the council and to grant the variances for work to be done and I know of popular Ward 6 Council- school committee. A new 126 Ferry St. with the con- Janet Rowe you’ve all bought in to the lor Charlie Patch. BUZZY BARTON face on the Council, but ditions that no city parking Reports 19.99 vision that we have for the In the other contested TOPS THE TICKET not to the voters of Revere, stickers be issued for resi- Percent Turnout city, but there are still 5,252 Ward race, Ward 2 Coun- School Committeeman dents, and that the project IN AT-LARGE City Clerk and Elections people who did not neces- cillor Ira Novoselsky easily Gerry Visconti was elected be reduced by one floor, Chief Janet Rowe reported sarily buy in to that vision. won re-election with 632 ELECTION to fill the vacant seat left by eliminating two units, but a turnout of 19.99 per cent The work begins tomorrow votes to challenger Robert Councillor-at-Large Councillor Dan Rizzo who the variances were unan- Buzzy Barton once again in Tuesday’s general elec- to start to heal the city, make Bent with 187 votes. imously rejected by the displayed his popularity tion. Board. with voters across the city, A total of 10,552 voters The applicant can appeal receiving 5,426 votes to top out of a pool of 52,796 reg- the decision to the state. the ticket and win re-elec- istered voters cast their bal- Real Estate Transfers •Many of the residents tion. lots in the election. attending Monday night’s All four incumbents re- BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE meeting went home early, ceived strong votes. Coun- Esperanza-Alfaro, Juana Posada, Obed 85 Cottage St $500,000 as several projects on the cillors-at-Large Hong Net ARRIGO agenda were tabled to fu- (5,043), Brian LaPierre RE-ELECTED MAYOR DaSilva, Eduardo G Cornetta, Dorothea C 12 Dean St $470,000 ture meetings, including (4,974), and Brian Field REVERE - Mayor Bri- Berry, Brandon N KJC 136 LLC 42 Hamilton St $712,000 projects at 31-33 School St. (4,761 votes) were also an Arrigo won re-election Turker FT LLC Kubara, Kathleen A 38 May St $240,000 and a controversial one at re-elected to the Council. Tuesday, earning a second 295 Chelsea St. Jose Encarnacion fin- four-year term as the city’s Monge Alanis Enterprise Barbati, Ernest 29 Mckinley St $450,000 •The ZBA also denied ished in fifth place with chief executive. Ramirez, Jose L Morello, Ada C 33 Mount Washington St $425,000 a special permit to con- 2,409 votes followed by Arrigo received 5,809 Dimartino RT Dimartino RT 21 Staples Ave #28 $245,000 vert a two-story home to a Lennin Ernesto Pena with votes to claim victory over Gagnon, Collin B Dauenhauer, Joseph E 71 Winslow St $595,000 three-story home on Ben- 1,966 votes in seventh Councillor-at-Large Dan nett Street after the appli- place, and Joel Hyppolite Rizzo who received 5,251 cant failed to show up for with 1,407 votes in eighth votes. The election was a SELLERSSELLERS CALL CALL TODAY TODAY the second hearing in a row. place. rematch of their 2015 con- FORFOR A FREE A FREE HOME HOME MARKETMARKET ANALYSIS. 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Star- I-G-O, and BRIAN, BRI- So when Cinda Danh, bard received 1,035 votes. AN!” as the mayor and his an outstanding candidate In Ward 3, Councilor wife, Daveen Arrigo, en- You've always wanted your ad on in her own right, came Darren Cyr, the reigning tered the main room. within 10 votes of Hogan council president, received It was Daveen who had in the preliminary election 977 votes to defeat George the honor of introducing on Sept. 4, Hogan knew he Meimeteas, who received her husband, stating simply, our Front Page...Here's Your Your had to step up his campaign 559 votes. “I would just like to take a over the next two months. In Ward 4, Councilor second to congratulate my Ad Here! In fact, at his post-elec- Richard Colucci, dean of husband, Mayor Brian Ar- the City Council, received Opportunity. tion party back in Septem- rigo,” drawing roars of ap- ber, Hogan told his support- 471 votes to defeat Natasha proval from the crowd. Megie-Maddrey, who re- Arrigo stood on a chair, ers point blank, “We have Yellow to continue to work hard ceived 301 votes. obliging his supporters who Black Cyan Magenta – we have to pick up the In Ward 5, Councilor wanted to see the mayor de- pace and turn it up another Dianna Chakoutis received liver his acceptance speech. IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. 8 week Joint Committee elects Cardello Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to fill School Committeevacancy emerged vacancy in former Everett School Committee, Common minimum By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Councilor and Alderman Car- dello and former EHS stu- LOCAL STUDENTS 'BOMB CYCLONE' TESTS EVERETT RESIDENTS Longtime Everett public dent-athlete Patterson, who EARN ACADEMIC HONORS is also the daughter of City servant Millie Cardello has per calendar returned to public service and Council Clerk John Burley. Firefighters the Everett School Commit- Patterson was nominated tee following Monday night’s by City Councilor Michael Lewis, DeSisto super-intense vote of the McLaughlin, who gradat- Joint Convention of the Ev- ed EHS with Patterson, and year lauded for erett City Council and Everett Councilor Anthony DiPierro Revere Journal(6400) School Committee. seconded the motion. saving tenants Cardello won by a vote of School Committeeman 10-9 of Amanda (Burley) Pat- Thomas Abruzzese nominated THIRTY THREE educated students from the 8th Grade on Hillside Street terson, with the outcome of Cardello, with the nomination Winthrop Sun Transcript(4000) the vote coming down to the seconded by Councilor Ste- communities of Everett, High Honor Roll: Eva By Seth Daniel wire as candidates and their phen Simonelli. STUDENTS FROM surrogates lobbied hard for The roll call vote resulted in votes through last weekend. a 10-9 vote for Cardello, with Malden, Medford, Melrose, Boudreau, Esther Sou- Everett Fire Chief Tony There were actually two Councilors Richard Dell Iso- East Boston Times Free Press(7000) Carli said two firefighters School Committee appoint- la, Rosa DiFlorio, Leo McK- EVERETT RECEIVE showed great tenacity on ments to be made on Monday, innon, and Simonelli voting Stoneham and Wakefield. sa, Niamh Stewart, Eva Monday, Jan. 8, in saving two with the Cardello/Patterson with School Committee mem- people from an upstairs unit vote being the more contro- bers Abruzzese, Marcony Chelsea Record(2900) at a two-alarm fire on Hillside- versial of the two. Almeida, Bernardino D’Onof- FIRST-QUARTER The school has nearly 1,600 Truong. Street. City Clerk Sergio Corne- rio, Joseph LaMonica, Lester Lt. Jay Lewis and Firefight lio began the proceedings for MacLaughlin and Frank Park- er Joe DeSisto of the Ladder Cardello and Patterson by er voting for Cardello. students in grades K-12 and Honor Roll: Joshua De- Everett Independent(7500) 2 company are being giv- opening nominations to fill Councilors Fred Capone, HONORS AT en credit for the saves, one the vacancy created by the DiPierro, John Hanlon, Mi- of which was on a man who PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS December death of School chael Marchese, Wayne strives tirelessly to deliver a souza, Ava Green, Elijah was not able to move quick Matewsky, McLaughlin and City officials and several res- Committee member Richard enough to escape. However, Baniewicz. Peter Napolitano voted with MYSTIC VALLEY (5000) Chief Carli also added that in idents have applauded the Lynn Journal As reported in the Indepen- world-class education char- Prophete. efforts of the Department of addition to the two firefighters dent last week, in the weeks See COMMITTEE Page 2 singled out, then entire crew Public Works and its sub- contractors for their efforts since Baniewicz’s death, two did a fantastic job of prevent- viable candidates to fill the REGIONAL acterized by a well-man- 9th Grade (8700) ing loss of life. to remove snow during last Beacon Hill Times “Right after we got a report Thursday’s snow storm. The Mayor’s Office indicated they of a fire and got on scene, there EHS HOCKEY nered, disciplined and High Honor Roll: Sofia have received many positive CHARTER SCHOOL was a report that someone was comments, and councilors The Boston Sun(14000) in the second unit who could such as Michael McLaughlin said he wanted to praise the work of the City crews in the difficult structured academic cli- Blandino. not ambulate on his own for storm. Mystic Valley Regional medical reasons,” said the Here, a plow moves through Nichols Street on Thursday, with crews working for hours to keep chief. They went in and made ahead of the storm, which dumped about 13.5 inches on Everett. Meanwhile, residents like mate. Located in Malden, Honor Roll: Amira Har- Regional Review(3500) the grab. There was another Jimmy Aversa joined his family in clearing the sidewalks as the storm was in full force. Charter School recently re- See FIRE Page 2 ing and they closed for good two years ago – though they MVCRS has an extensive da, Daniel Paes. still own the building. leased its first quarter Honor The name Angelina’s, Han- Charlestown Patriot Bridge(7300) nan Ali said, came from when character education pro- 10th Grade The Regular American: Sub shop icon Ali S. Ali thepasses business started at 91 with Roll for the 2019-2020 Ac- By Seth Daniel family member Isa Ali. Not gram as well for students High Honor Roll: Dar- wanting to call it Ali’s Subs, (16400) the two were searching for a ademic Year. All in all 368 Jamaica Plain Gazette Whether it was a 25-cent FIRST COME FIRST SERVE name while taking deliver- sub, an animated conversation PHOTO BY JARED CHARNEY in all grades, incorporating nelle Felisier, Amine or the institution of his sub ies of their first products. As MVRCS students in grades shop, long-time Angelina’s it happened, the first product Mission Hill Gazette(7000) Sub Shop owner Ali S. Ali they received was ‘Angelina’s core values and fundamen- Jamouq. created a business that madeSchedule Your Spots for 2019!Pure Italian Olive $250.00 Oil.’ It hit a per run. Jason Cardinale of Everett beats a Lynn defender to the puck chord with the two, and that 7-12 achieved either High him into an Everett legend. at Connery Skating Rink in Lynn on Saturday, Jan. 6, during tals ideals of American Cul- Honor Roll: Carissa That legend passed away became the name that grew to a league matchup against the combined Lynn Jets team. The peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, Savings oflegendary $800 status in Everett. Crimson Tide, however, lost 10-5 to a tough Lynn team. see Page Part of the legend was the Honor Roll or Honor Roll surrounded by family in his 7 for more photos. ture embodied in the Decla- Loesch, Uyen Nguyen, home at the age of 91. fact that the sandwiches were Recognition. Thirty three His passing marked yet chock full of ingredients, and TRASH another icon of old Everett that they were just 25 cents. His favorites were the Reg- OFFICE ration of Independence and Brandon Paris, Ayman lost to time, though his shop ular American (Salami, Amer- NOTICEMartin Luther young men and women has been out of existence for Due to the Monday, about two years now – and he ican Cheese and Bologna), the CLOSED , on Italian and the Steak Bomb King Holiday United States Constitution. Ramzy. had been retired since 2012. Monday, Jan. 15 th, Trash will be hailing from Everett were FRONT“He was an icon; he was re- PAGEwith Salami – all of which January 15 ally someone special,” said his were made with Piantedosi in observance of delayed by one day.Inc. Honor Roll Students 11th Grade son, Sam Ali, this week. “We breads. “He just had it; he knew part of the list. To be on the take it for granted because we Martin Luther Capitol Waste Services, were around it all the time.” what to do,” said Sam Ali. From Everett High Honor Roll: Rachel Said his daughter, Amele “He would pile on everything. King, Jr. Day A picture of Ali S. Ali (in the red apron) in front of Angelina’s Sub Honor Roll a student needs Ambrosino, “He was just a He said it had to have lots and Shop on Broadway with a group of devoted customers, includ- lots of ingredients. The Regu- 7th Grade Silva. great guy and he loved Everett ing Tom Rogers, the late Richard Baniewicz and others. The Messinger Insurance and loved the customers who lar American was his first big to finish the quarter with no photo was taken with Ali around 1990 and hung on the wall of one. It was simple, but that , Inc. came into his Everett store. his shop for years. Agency Often, he would actually sleep was the beauty of it – the reg- 475 Broadway High Honor Roll: Vy Honor Roll: Conor Post-It-Note Advertisingthe 600th block of Broadway, ular. Then he expanded to the on the counter of the shop 00 grade lower than a B- , to Ali eventually settled at 696 Italian and others. He used to Everett, MA -02149387-27 because he was so exhausted Broadway until he retired in Phone: 617 na’s, he just loved Everett and -387-7753 Nguyen, Lucas Santos, Lily McKinnon, Bryant Nguy- and had to open up early the loved the people in Everett.” 2012. Family members tried See ALI Page 2 be on the High Honor Roll next morning. 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School Committee member Bernie D'Onofrio (photo right) – the newly elected chair of the Committee - was announced and accompanied by his daughter Michela Tejeda at the Inaugural Ball last Tuesday Yellow night, Jan. 2, in honor of the City’s 125th anniversary. Short- Black Cyan Magenta ly after, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife, Stacy, were introduced as they entered the Ball. The soiree was held immediately after the official Inauguration ceremonies at Everett High School, and the Ball was coordinated by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio’s office. See Page 5 for more photos. Page 10 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 OBITUARIES LGBTQ members welcomed at Mystic Valley Elder Services monthly social Mystic Valley Elder Ser- older adults in the Mystic igating Medicare. Many of nity members who would vices started Mystic Tea Valley region and beyond. the members come every affirm their identities. Mys- Elizabeth Doyle nearly eight years ago to LGBTQ Mystic Tea is held month and have made new tic Tea creates a welcoming provide an affirming, com- on the third Tuesday of the Graduate of Everett High School, friends. community space for these fortable gathering place for month from 4 to 6 p.m. at “It gets you out of the individuals to socialize, de- Class of 1955 LGBTQ older adults and Mystic Valley Elder Ser- house and adds variety to velop trusting friendships, anyone who wants to meet, vices, 300 Commercial St., your week,” says Christo- and build a peer support Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle. eat and socialize with a lot in Malden. LGBTQ Mys- pher Mason. “Mystic Tea is network. of very interesting and wel- tic Tea is open to LGBTQ a place where I can be my- 82, a lifelong resident of Peer support and con- coming people. And within adults from anywhere in self and feel comfortable in Everett. passed away sur- nection have proven health rounded by the love and that time, participation in Massachusetts. The “tea” conversation.” the monthly meetings has includes coffee, tea, and a “We want all older adults benefits for seniors. A sense adoration of her family of community improves se- on Monday, Nov. 4 at her remained robust, and new- hearty meal, but more im- in the Mystic Valley region comers to the Mystic Valley portantly, good company to feel safe, comfortable, niors’ emotional wellbeing daughter’s home after a val- and outlook, which in turn iant battle with cancer. LGBTQ senior community and conversation. independent, and support- has a beneficial impact on Betty was raised in have joined the gathering, Frank says it’s a comfort- ed,” said Dan O’Leary, health—including appetite, Everett, attended Ever- finding companionship, able group, always ready Chief Executive Officer of ett Schools and graduated acceptance, and the enjoy- to make a first-timer feel Mystic Valley Elder Ser- activity, memory, and in- from Everett High School, ment of shared experiences. welcome and embraced. vices. “We treat all seniors tellect. Mystic Tea provides Class of 1955. It is then she “It’s a space where you And he notes that for some equitably, and equitable the members of our senior met her first and only love, Jordan and her great grand- don’t feel inhibited,” says of the participants, it’s treatment sometimes means community with a safe and Red, they were married children, Jack and Tess. She Frank Lapiana, a regular the only LGBTQ-specific reaching a bit further, trying welcoming place to build in 1960 and made Everett is survived by her brother, participant in the group. space they ever encounter a bit harder, and doing a bit this peer support and share their home. Among Betty’s Giles and sister, Jane, both “You may have grown up in and they feel connected to more to create a welcoming with each other. an environment where you each other. and hospitable agency— favorite things to do was of Michigan and by many The participants may were mistreated or where For the several dozen and community.” watching her six grand- nieces and nephews. Her enjoy the meal served, but children grow into amazing sister, Pat predeceased her you were made to feel like regular attendees of Mystic An important part of in- an outcast but this group Tea, both male and female, dependent living for older it’s the company that keeps adults and the birth of her in 2003. folks coming back, month two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were held setting is very comfortable the monthly event has be- adults is community and/ and welcoming.” come central to their social or family support. Too of- after month and year after Betty married Jack at the Murphy O’Hara Fu- year. “Red” Doyle who prede- neral Home, 519 Broad- Mystic Tea is a gather- calendars. Sometimes there ten, however, LGBTQ se- For more information ceased her in 2009. Red way, Everett on Monday, ing for anyone with a fo- are special guest speak- niors are alienated from about Mystic Tea, please and Betty were together for Nov. 11 and a Funeral Mass cus on serving lesbian, gay, ers, presentations on se- their families, and do not 49 years and they proud- followed in the Immacu- bisexual, and transgender nior nutrition or help nav- know how to find commu- call 781-388-2303. ly raised their three girls, late Conception Church on Beth of Worcester, Kathy of Broadway in Everett. In Manomet and Trisha of Ev- lieu of flowers, the family CHURCH News erett. She is also survived asks that donations be made by her sons-in-law, Jack to St Jude Hospital, PO Box Immaculate Conception Parish Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church and Denny, her six grand- 50, Memphis, TN. 38101- children: Courtney and her 9929 or online stjude.org/ News and Notes News and Notes husband, Dave, Daniel, Jo- wemissyou. Our Parish Staff: Father Thursdays’ adoration will seph, Connor, Shannon and Adult Sunday School at para orar todos los viernes Joseph Chacha Marwa, conclude the Benediction of 9:30 AM. Teaching about a las 6 am S.M.A. Administrator; the Most Blessed Sacrament Holiness . • Domingo Servicio de at 6:30 p.m. All are invit- Father Ernest Egbedike, Sunday 10:30 AM Wor- alabanza y adoracion a las Robert Conti S.M.A. Parochial Vicar; ed to spend a few moments ship service. 4pm (Servicio en español) Secretary Barbara Can- with Our Blessed Lord Established Everett Aluminum, one of Wednesday hour of Pow- Mayores informes de los non Bring a Book-Buy a Book the foundations of the Everett Business er, worship, prayer and Bi- servicios en español (617) Weekly Mass Schedule at - We have a new Fundraiser ble Study. We are studying Immaculate Conception is Program in the back of the 306-3518 Community about God, come join us. “No temas, porque yo es- as follows: Church. It’s called Bring Come join us in prayer Robert Conti, 90, passed Saturday (Sunday Vigil) a Book-Buy a Book. All toy contigo; no desmayes, away on Nov. 4 at the West every Friday at 6 am. porque yo soy tu Dios que 4:00 p.m., Sunday 7:00 a.m., books are a dollar and any Saturday, 12-3, Women’s Revere Health Center with 9:00 a.m. (Family Mass), money collected will go to- te esfuerzo; siempre te his loving wife, Lillian by Fellowship. Join our sisters ayudaré, siempre te suste- 11:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. wards our Stain Glass Fund. in worship, fellowship and his side. 12:15 p.m. Spanish Brink a Book and Buy a ntaré con la diestra de mi Bob was born on Nov. prayer. justicia.” Community Book and make a donation. “Whatever you do, work 22, 1928 in Everett, one Isaias 41:10 4:00 p.m. Haitian Com- Our selections are great and at it with all your heart, as of four children of the late “En busca de la excelen- munity varied. Please stop by the working for the Lord, not Profeta and Mary (Locatel- Masses are being held in table and see what we have. cia espiritual li) Conti. He grew up in Ev- for human masters,” Colos- the Chapel. Thank you sians 3:23 Rectitud, Divinidad, Fe, erett and it was in Everett Eucharistic Adoration of Immaculate Conception Amor, Verdad” that he established his busi- “In Pursuit of Spiritual the Blessed Sacrament: Ad- Parish Excellence” GLENDALE ness, Everett Aluminum, oration of the Blessed Sac- 489 Broadway CHRISTIAN which has become one of Righteousness, Godli- rament is held every Thurs- Everett, Mass 02149 ness, Faith, Love, Truth LIGHTHOUSE the foundations of the Ev- day from 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 CHURCH erett Business Community. dren: Mary Lynn and her Phone 617-389-5660 • Domingo 9:30 am Es- husband, Richard Sully of p.m. in the Chapel. Each cuela Dominical de Adul- 701 BROADWAY Bob Conti was respect- EVERETT, ed, loved and admired by Lynnfield, Peter and his Glendale United Methodist Church tos. (en inglés) wife, Kathy Conti of Sau- Servicio de Alabanza y MASSACHUSETTS all who had the privilege of News and Notes 02149 knowing him. His kindness gus, John and his wife, Adoracion a las 10 am (en Michele Conti of Everett inglés) 617-387-7458 and generosity traveled far Glendale United Meth- – 9:30 p.m.; Thurs. I Can’t and Steven Conti and his • Miercoles Hora de Pod- Rev. Larry Russi, Sr. and at home. People tell odist Church is open to all But We Can, 8:00 7:30 – fiancé, Annie Rochon of er, Oración, alabanza y Es- Pastor stories of things that he did and we welcome people of 9:30 p.m. Gloucester and father of tudio de la Palabra de Dios pastorlarry@ for others that were unself- all faiths, race, nationalities the late Paul Conti. He was AA Meeting – Saturday a las 7 pm (en inglés) thelighthousechurch701. ish and extraordinary. and sexual preference. No the grandfather of Chris- evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 • Ven unete a nosotros net Bob was a brilliant man, one is ever turned away. If topher Conti and his wife. p.m. great humanitarian and had you are looking for a new Tanya, Jillian Sheehan and Pastor’s Office Hours: a wonderful sense of hu- home church, we would like Grace Episcopal Church her husband. Colin, Joseph Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mor. He was always full of you to check us out and let Conti, Kimberly Bachand Other times by appointment. News and Notes life and loving every min- us know what we can do to and her husband, Joshua, Bread of Life Donations – ute he had with family and make church a better fit in Robert Conti and his wife. This outreach is being done Grace Anglican Episco- (entrance on 11 Liberty St.) friends. Bob was a devoted your life. Caitlin, Maria Sully, Kelsey to honor the United Meth- pal Church is open & wel- Come all and let us walk family man with a brilliant Bible Study: Consider Conti and Michaela Con- odist Women’s Group, who coming to all. together in this season of mind, huge heart, beaming joining us for Bible study ti and great-grandfather of for so many years were our There are 3 services on hope, renewal and new be- smile and knowing eyes. on Sunday. We meet in the Rory Sheehan. He was the outreach source. Please bring Sundays: 10 a.m. English, 1 ginnings. Bob set the bar incred- Church Parlor off the Chapel brother of James Conti and any food item(s) to church p.m. South Sudanese (Din- Grace Anglican ibly high as a father to his from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. the late Joseph Conti and and place in the box located ka) and 3 p.m. Haitian Cre- Episcopal Church five children and was an Sponsor the bulletin! For his wife. Ann and Margue- on the altar. ole. We have Sunday school 67 Norwood Street, exceptional role model for a $5 donation, you can ded- rite and her husband. Tony We are on the Internet during each service in the his eight grandchildren. icate the Sunday bulletin to Everett, MA Lepore. He was Godfather http://www.glen- Children’s Room. Coffee Bob was a member of Ev- recognize family, friends, or Phone 617-387-7526 to Miranda Mugford. daleumc-everett.org Hour starts after the 10am erett Kiwanis for 46 years special occasions. There is a or 508-243-8487 Visiting hours were held service in the Parish Hall and it is this organization sign-up sheet in the Pastor’s Glendale United at the Murphy O’Hara Fu- that dedicated the bell that study. Feel free to choose Methodist Church neral Home, 519 Broad- Mystic Side Congregational Church opens every meeting to your particular week and Pastor David Jackson way, Everett last Thursday Robert Conti for his Ser- leave a copy of your dedi- 392 Ferry Street (across News and Notes and a Funeral Mass was vice, Generosity and Fun cation in the mail in that is from Glendale Towers) celebrated in St Mary’s of on Sept. 26, 2019. He also on the Pastor’s door. Please Please enter the church Mystic Side Congrega- Sunday of each month. A the Assumption Parish with was a member of St Vincent contact the Pastor if you by the driveway on tional Church is located very pleasant coffee hour Father Sheridan celebrating de Paul of St Mary’s Parish have any questions. Walnut Street in Everett, on Malden-Ev- and socializing follow our the Mass. Interment was in in Revere. Boy Scout Troop 814: 617-387-2916 erett border, at 422 Main services. Parking is avail- Woodlawn Cemetery. The Bob Conti lived the life Meet in Cooper Hall on PastorDavidJack- Street. We offer a warm, able in our lot next to the family would like dona- he loved and Bob Conti Tuesday evenings from 6-9 [email protected] inviting atmosphere, and church on Wyllis Ave. (one tions made in Bob’s mem- loved the life he lived. p.m. Cub Pack 11 meets on Pastor’s Office Hours: all are welcome. Our Sun- way off Main Street). We ory to Alzheimer’s Asso- Bob is survived by his Saturday mornings. Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM. day Church service starts look forward to welcoming ciation 309 Waverley Rd. loving wife of 65 years, NA Meetings – Mon. Other times by at 10:30 a.m. and Commu- you this Sunday. Waltham, MA. 02452 or Lillian as well as his chil- Bring Your Own Book 7:30 appointment. nion is offered on the first online at ALZ.org. J.F. Ward Funeral Home To place a OBITUARIES Compassionate, Professional All obituaries and death notices Service Offering Pre-Need memoriam Planning will be at a cost of OFF

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The purposes of developing Section 34, Short-Term Rentals, Whereas a petition has been presented by: Apt. 5 open Pkg. spots are: Property Address: 178-180 Hancock Street 1. To allow zoning compliance for Division 18A “Short-Term Rental Licens- $950.000 Everett, MA 02149 es”, thus enabling Short-Term Rental Licenses to be properly administered 617-785-7027 Map/Parcel: C0-01-000155 by the Board of Licensing Commissioners. Property Owner: Timothy Penso 2. To safely encourage the use of Short-Term Rentals throughout the City 178-180 Hancock Street of Everett. B. Applicability. Everett, MA 02149 1. Section 34, “Short-Term Rentals”, shall apply to all Zoning Districts. 2. The requirement for “Primary Residence” or “Owner-Occupied” Short- PROPOSAL: Term Rentals, as defined in Section ___-_____ of the Revised Ordinances The applicant proposes to convert the existing accessory of the City of Everett, shall apply only to the following districts: structure garage into a single family dwelling by renovating I. Dwelling District O/O Ride Right Transportation Inc. the interior and installing new windows and doors. There are II. Lower Broadway Residential Detached District no exterior build outs or additions proposed. The existing lot III. Apartment District is 6000 sf and is located in a Dwelling District and contains an 3. In any district not mentioned in Section 34 (B)(2), the Short-Term Rental VERY BUSY TAXI SERVICE existing principle structure two family dwelling. The applicant Unit need not be Owner-Occupied so long as a property manager is on duty for said Short-Term Rental Unit(s). proposed adequate parking for the additional dwelling unit. LOOKING FOR GREAT DRIVERS C. Use Regulations 1. No Residential Unit shall operate as a Short-Term Rental without first For AM/PM shifts REASON FOR DENIAL: receiving a license from the Board of License Commissioners. AppendixA Section 3 (13): which states the following: 2. The use of a Residential Unit as a Short-Term Rental for residential “Any lot, which is to be occupied for residential purpose occupancy for a fee by a person or persons shall be limited to thirty-one “EARN CASH EVERYDAY” shall have a frontage of at least twenty (20) feet wide on one (31) consecutive calendar days. or more streets and there shall be not more than one (1) 3. A valid Short-Term Rental License shall last for one year, automatically Must have good driving record. structure of the type permitted for each such lot.” The appli- expiring on December 31st. To continue operation as a Short-Term Rental, cant needs relief in the form of a variance from the Board of the Operator must apply for a renewal, the process for which is detailed in Neat and Clean appearance. Division 18A “Short-Term Rental Licenses”. Appeals. 4. While there is no limit to the amount of bedrooms that can be utilized in a Apply in Person Short-Term Rental, there is a limited occupancy load of two (2) persons per A copy of the application is on file in the Office of the City Clerk bedroom in a Short-Term Rental. located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA and can be 5. The Operator of a Short-Term Rental must abide by and adhere to any inspected during regular business hours. and all conditions on the Short-Term Rental license given by the Board of Winthrop Taxi License Commissioners. 31 Sachem St., Revere MA & BOARD OF APPEALS 65 Revere St., Winthrop MA FOR THE CITY OF Following the public hearing, the Planning Board will provide a report EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS and recommendation to the Everett City Council on the proposed zoning amendment. Mary Gerace - Chairman A copy of the proposed zoning amendment is on file in the Office of the Robert Suppa Clerk - Board of Appeals City Clerk as well as the Department of Planning and Development, City November 6, 2019 and November 13, 2019 Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA, and can be inspected during regular City ADRENALINE Hall business hours. RUSH! All persons interested or wishing to be heard on the proposal should appear at the time and place designated. 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PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS Integral Arts Everett concluded their scavenger hunt art exhibition with a celebration at the Village Bar and Grill on Thursday evening, Nov. 7. To wrap up the first Ever- ett Community Art Walk, attendees had the opportunity to see the artwork on display in the bar and meet the artists.

Councilor Fred Capone joined Integral Arts Everett at their celebration on Thursday evening.

Dani Stanevicz contributed photographs to the Everett Community Art Walk. Karyn Alzayer thanked artists and attendees for partaking in the first Everett Community Art Walk this year. Councilor Fred Capone added a wish to the wishing wall.

Councilor at Large-Elect Gerly Adrien congratulated Karyn Alzayer for her hard work, and presented her with a bou- Karyn Alzayer posed in a frame alongside Ose Schwab. Lou Lim showed off his art to friend, Joel Quenneville. quet.

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