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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Tahiliani says lawsuit will Unanimous help strengthen her going into Everett Decision School committee selects new superintendent

By Seth Daniel By Seth Daniel luck,” said School Commit- tee Chair Tom Abruzzese. New Supt. Priya Tahil- A unanimous vote most “Believe me, I’m com- iani had found herself on of the time signals that ev- pletely at peace with this the pages of the newspapers eryone is on board with the whole process right now. long before being spotlight- decision. Priya Tahiliani will prove ed for landing the job as That might be the case all the naysayers wrong. the new Everett superinten- with the School Committee I’ll stake my reputation on dent – a job that hasn’t been in their 7-0 vote on Thurs- that. I think I’m a pretty open for 30 years or more. day, Dec. 19, for Priya Ta- good judge of people and In fact, last year, she and hiliani, but it doesn’t mean I couldn’t be more happy another woman filed a law- that the rest of the com- with the selection. Priya has suit against Boston Public munity is board. After the tremendous energy, a lot of Schools (BPS) – her for- decision, and even before- experience, and going back mer employer- for a lack hand, there was a great deal to the public meeting at the of equity in pay. It was a PHOTO BY KATY ROGERS of dissatisfaction with the Parlin Library, most every- high-profile suit and it is choice. body said they wanted a for- still outstanding, but it is a School Committeewoman Millie Cardello voted in favor of Priya Tahiliani (photo left) to be the new superinten- Before the vote, many mer teacher. At our meeting suit her attorney at the time dent of schools during a Special Meeting on Dec. 19. – including Mayor Car- on Dec. 14, when she talk- said was a “brave” step for- Looking on were School Committee-elect members lo DeMaria and School ed to us, it was a teacher ward due to the fact that she Cynthia Sarnie and Samantha Lambert. The choice came Committeeman Lester Ma- talking to us. I think that’s sued her employer over a one year after former Supt. Fred Foresteire resigned cLaughlin – disparaged the vital. I think the superinten- potentially touchy situation. amidst conflict about his conduct. Tahiliani received a process as it didn’t contain dent and administrators still The suit indicates that unanimous vote of the seven members that showed up, any internal, Everett candi- are teachers and should not several members the admin- but still will need to successfully negotiate a contract. dates. be so distant from teaching. istration in BPS, who were After Thursday’s choice, She came across that way to men, made more money many took to social media me, and obviously I wasn’t that Tahiliani for the same, Tahiliani chosen as new EPS or other platforms to say alone.” or lesser, work. The suit they wouldn’t support the School Committeeman indicated that the issue had new superintendent, with Frank Parker said Tahiliani been brought up in writing superintendent in unanimous vote others saying the school was a great choice, and and orally several times system had “been given people should try to get on invited into the Everett back to the Search Commit- since 2017, but her attorney By Laura Plummer away to a graduate student,” board and support her. He community,” Tahiliani told tee. I probably interviewed said they decided to file suit alluding to the fact that Ta- said comments that she is On Thursday, Dec. 19, Independent following her her in October. She was in as a last resort. hiliani is still working to a “grad student” just aren’t the School Committee held win. “I plan to return that the back of my mind and While many might con- complete her doctorate in correct. a vote to select a new su- warm welcome by fully came to visit Everett, blew sider having an ongoing education – though she is a “Of the internal can- perintendent of the Ever- embracing this opportunity everyone away here. Mar- lawsuit against one’s em- licensed superintendent. didates, Mrs. Gauthier ett Public Schools (EPS), to serve the students, staff, cony (Barros) and Frank ployer as a negative for a “To the naysayers, good job candidate, some on the choosing candidate Priya families, and community (Parker) went to visit her at See DECISION Page 2 School Committee have Tahiliani in a unanimous members of this wonderful Boston Public Schools, and said it likely could be a vote on the first round of city.” when they went to Madison plus considering the envi- voting. Chair Tom Abruzzese Park (High School), peo- WINTER FUNDRAISER Tahiliani required only said he was surprised by ple still missed her and that a simple majority to clinch the first-round, unanimous was seven years removed. See LAWSUIT Page 2 the nomination, but end- vote, and had been prepared That’s the kind of person ed up as the candidate of for a battle lasting as long we’re talking about… I’m choice for all School Com- as midnight. All his prepa- staking my reputation on Wynn-ter mittee members present. rations for a long, drawn- this. I think I’m a pretty Members claimed not to out affair were unnecessary good judge of people and at Encore have discussed their pref- in the end. I couldn’t be more happy erences with each other “A case could be made with the selection.” First holiday beforehand, making their for all four,” he said. “That’s School Committeeman season a learning decision all the more sur- why I was surprised it was a Frank Parker said it will be prising. unanimous vote. Going into a chance for the district to experience for resort “I am incredibly honored it, I was supporting Priya and humbled to have been in my mind, and that went See TAHILIANI Page 3 By Seth Daniel

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New superintendent understands Decision // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 learning English as a second language doesn’t have a doctorate, should come together now said that wasn’t the case. and Charlie Obremski and support Ms. Tahiliani; She said they support the By Seth Daniel or at home. Fast forward, Another major advan- doesn’t have a doctorate,” it’s a fact that if she is suc- choice and will work with I learned English pretty tage, she said, is she has he said. “Dr. Easy has a cessful as the new leader of Supt. Tahiliani. It was at the end of first quickly and got to the sec- been in charge of engaging doctorate, but it’s in phi- the school system the stu- For her part, Tahiliani grade, and thought new ond grade. Because of those and reaching out to parents losophy with a minor in dents will be the benefit of said she won’t fight against Supt. Priya Tahiliani had language issues, flipping of EL students in Boston. educational leadership. this transition.” the sentiment, but work to been born in Memphis, she back and forth, it hurt my Many are recent immi- Ms. Tahiliani in her current Mayor Carlo DeMaria, gain trust. She said she has didn’t speak much English. reading comprehension… grants, she said, so they role as assistant superinten- who had been an outspo- been in the situation before Her parents spoke Sin- That has given me a unique can be a hard population to dent…went into a hostile ken critic of the process to at Boston Public Schools di – a dialect of Hindi that perspective on English connect with about school environment and yet three choose a new superinten- where others didn’t agree Learners. It made me not issues. That said, she in- is closely related to Punja- years later when you talk dent, posted on Facebook with her being chosen. only want to support them, dicated that not all parents bi – at home, and because to her colleagues they say last week his support of Likewise, she said she has of the fading health of her but also to go back and get simply don’t have the time. she has done a great job… the new choice. He also also found herself on the grandfather, she was go- my license to work directly Some don’t know they can She can do the same in Ev- thanked Interim Supt. Jan- other side of the argument, ing back and forth to India with them.” be active participants in erett if people are willing ice Gauthier for her work where she didn’t agree with frequently. Her parents had Her experience forti- their child’s education. She to cooperate…She is part in stepping up over the past a choice made by others. immigrated to Memphis, fies a resume that none of said that is likely the case in of a lawsuit challenging in- year. where she was born, but the other candidates could Everett, too, and she wants equality of pay and at the “It is with great plea- “Basically, I don’t their roots there were not provide, and it is especial- to make sure everyone has same time we’ve had three sure and honor to welcome want to dismiss that,” she yet firm. ly crucial now and in the a voice. MCAD complaints against Priya Tahiliani as the new said. “It’s a valid feeling And with all that going coming years as English “That is definitely a pop- us for harassment. Maybe Superintendent of Everett for those folks that were on, by the end of her first Learner (EL) students are ulation where engagement if we had the courage that Public Schools,” he wrote. not considered and those grade year, Tahiliani was growing in the district. In is tough,” she said. “It is Priya had three years ago, “I look forward to working that folks that supported nearly held back. Educators 2020, the Everett Schools sometimes because they we wouldn’t be in this situ- closely with her as we con- them…I’m coming in and in Memphis weren’t sure has made a concerted effort are working multiple jobs, ation today.” tinue to grow and develop trying to communicate if she had cognitive prob- in the budget to address EL but there are some – like Councilor Michael Mc- a strong school system for with them and build rela- lems, but felt it would be a students and to make sure my parents – who have the Laughlin said he would our community.” tionships and trust…Un- good idea for her to repeat teachers are certified. time but it isn’t in the cul- support the decision, but is Jessica Gold Boots of fortunately, I’m not here a grade. Last spring, Keverian ture to get involved in the disappointed with it. the Everett Educational to question the decision “ESL wasn’t really School Principal Alexan- educational system. It is “I have watched the pro- Coalition (EEC) said she of the School Committee, something they had yet, so der Naumann said 66 per- important to let them know cess from afar and have felt those looking to dis- especially with everything you were kind of put into cent of the students at the they have a voice and to been very disappointed credit Tahiliani before she everyone has been through. a classroom with everyone school don’t speak English be advising us about their throughout the process,” he arrives are misguided. I thought they made an im- else,” she said. “We spoke at home. At Everett High, students and what they see said. “Although I thank the “I think that would be portant decision and I’m Hindi and Sindi predomi- Principal Erick Naumann going on…When you’re an 15 volunteers who served very misguided because I here to try to work with nantly at home. At school, has said there are probably immigrant family, that’s not on the Search Committee, think all three candidates those who may be unhappy I really had to learn En- 1,000 current or former EL necessarily something you I absolutely believe it was were vetted by more than with that decision. glish, including not only students in the population. know to do or that you’ve a mistake to disqualify any 350 hours of work by the “My hope is these peo- the social English but the It’s the case all over the seen around you.” individual currently work- Search Committee,” she ple will stay and want to be academic English – which district, and the District’s ing in the school system said. “They wouldn’t have part of this new thing, even is very difficult. My grand- EL Director, Anne Auger, Tahiliani Knows based on the past in which been put forward if not if it wasn’t exactly what said one third of the entire father was ill and we were Friday Night Lights they were not directly in- qualified. If people are they expected it would be,” school district will be EL going to India a lot. Any Growing up in Memphis, volved in. These individ- saying they won’t support she continued. English I learned, I would students in two years. Supt. Priya Tahiliani was uals that were considered her, I am very disappoint- Abruzzese said the de- Having someone who quickly forget in India, and well aware of the most ex- insiders of Everett are indi- ed. This isn’t about looking can understand their expe- cision is put in context, as then I would come back to citing place to be on Friday viduals that have dedicat- back, but moving forward rience might be beneficial. one year ago this week, Memphis. That brought us nights. ed their whole entire lives and giving Ms. Tahiliani a Tahiliani, who was in the former superintendent to the end of first grade and Given the strong empha- to the City of Everett and chance. It’s time to move the Boston Public Schools resigned amidst a flurry of I still wasn’t speaking En- sis on high school football having a positive impact on, especially since before Office of English Learn- accusations – leaving the glish well.” in that Tennessee city, it on countless amounts of this, Everett was led for 30 When educators there ers, said there are a lot of children’s lives including years by an alleged sex of- School Committee to put was at the football stadium. the pieces together for the told her parents they want- different tactics they have Like Everett, Friday mine throughout the Ever- fender.” ed her to repeat first grade, been using – and some of ett public school system. She said it isn’t a job past 12 months. Night Lights was a major “People are going to that’s when everything those have actually ended part of the culture where After decades of positive for life, and she hopes the changed, she said. up helping native speakers employment they were not School Committee will have concerns,” he said. Tahiliani grew up and she “Even with this selection, Her parents freaked out at the same time. said she has missed that in qualified to at least have do their due diligence and there are naysayers criticiz- and agreed to begin speak- “A lot of the good prac- her 19 years in Boston – an interview in my eyes is make sure Tahiliani lives ing our selection. All I can ing English at home exclu- tices we used for English where Friday football cul- shortsighted leadership for up to expectations. say is a lot has happened sively. They spoke English, Learners, such as being ture isn’t so strong. our community.” There were rumors that as did Tahiliani’s sisters, explicit about how to use “Everett does usually He said, though, he will the Everett Teacher’s As- in a year and I think we’re and so even though English language and the functions win and I’m excited to be support Tahiliani in her sociation (ETA) was dis- ending 2019 on a high wasn’t their first language, of nouns and verbs, has also a part of that,” she said. new role. appointed with the choice, note, and on a much better it became the language of helped our native speakers “That’s something we had “We as a community but President Kim Auger note than the end of 2018.” the home. become better writers too,” where I grew up and I’ve “I was pretty much mute she said. “We started using missed that in my 19 years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for three or four months,” that instruction not just in working for Boston Public Lawsuit// she laughed. “I didn’t un- literacy, but also science Schools.” derstand anyone at school and math. The same tech- ronment the new super- does seek to right a wrong “That may be one of the niques do transfer.” intendent is coming into. that was done to her spe- few areas where it may With the former superin- cifically, but she affirmed be helpful not to be from tendent embroiled in crim- the decision to file the suit Everett,” she said. “There Rift between Auger and Parker inal charges, and many came for the benefit of ev- could be a level of distrust in the district with divid- eryone coming up behind if I was. Part of my mis- ed loyalties, it will take a her – including men. sion is to build trust and not related to superintendent fair amount of bravery to “Sometimes I think men relationships going in…It’s lead Everett into the 2020 get a bad rap on this be- very intentional work to By Seth Daniel was the source of the con- he’s going to move forward. school year. cause many want to see create a culture where peo- flict. “The allegations are not Tahiliani said she can’t these things change as ple believe in that. It is a Immediately following Not so, said Auger. true,” he said. speak to the specifics of the well,” she said. “There are huge challenge, but I know the vote for superintendent And she said the con- Auger said Parker has case – which call for equi- structures put in place that how important it is to be a on Thursday night, a con- flict has happened multiple confronted her one time at table pay and back pay for need to be pushed on… trustworthy person.” frontation between Everett times and might need to be a political time earlier this the potential lack of equity You have to make an active She said she would be Teacher’s Union President taken to the next level. fall, and now after Thurs- – but can speak to her rea- decision to bring that chal- open to people who chal- soning for filing it. lenge. I’m not doing it for Kim Auger and School “It was not about Priya at day’s meeting. She said on lenge her system and her “It is no secret pay ineq- myself or just for women, Committeeman Frank all,” she said. “I can work Thursday, they were trying structures, something that uity is a thing,” she said. “If but men who want to see Parker unfolded for every- with her and am excited to to figure out who an un- she did in the lawsuit. Her do so. This is the second identified man was at the I’m not willing to take ac- the change too. Everyone one to see. job, she said, is to create a time (Parker) has tried to meeting who was taking tion and stand up for what should be allowed to go It got pretty heated, but culture where those voices according to both, it was publicly harass and intimi- pictures. Parker had appar- I feel is right, who will? It’s to work and feel valued as can be heard and responded not about the choice made date me. He confronted me ently talked to the man as a significant thing to -chal much as the person next to to rather than shut down. by the Committee. Some and started swearing at me. well, and Auger said many lenge. It’s so much easier them.” “Like with that lawsuit, had thought Auger pre- I’m going to decide what in the audience thought he to go with the status quo. That experience will ferred candidate Paul Toner I’ll do soon.” was from the Everett Edu- Unfortunately, there are likely play strongly into my voice and everyone – a former statewide teach- Parker denied the allega- cation Coalition (EEC). times you need to challenge her favor as she potential- else’s voices are import- er’s union leader – and that tions against him, and said It turns out he was a structures to create change. ly begins to lead the Ever- ant,” she said. “I would WBUR Radio reporter I don’t think I could do ett district in the aftermath never question anyone for there to cover the selection. that when I see that 50 per- of a difficult year with the questioning the system. It’s After the meeting, Auger cent of the girls in Everett former superintendent re- good and it’s healthy. At the said Parker yelled at her for Public Schools or Boston signing among allegations same time, I can still work looking into the matter, and Public Schools will be en- of sexual harassment, and in the system and be suc- for saying he was working tering into a workforce, and the process to choose the cessful. There is a culture with the EEC. I want them to feel they’re new superintendent being that is created with that, and Parker, again, said all the valued as much as anyone wrought with controversy I think I’m the right person allegations were not true. else.” from those within the dis- to do that in Everett.” Tahiliani said the suit trict and City government.

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East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Tahiliani // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS get a fresh start after a try- worked out. Foundation awards grant to MVES ing year. He did not hear from “It’s time to get on board MacLaughlin. Mystic Valley Elder Ser- Fund is used as a last resort Bank. Since its inception, and time to move on,” he “I did not hear from Les- vices (MVES) recently re- to provide community ser- the Foundation has distrib- said. “Ms. Tahiliani has the ter, and when he left the ceived a $2,500 grant from vices, purchase essential uted more than $6 million full support of the entire meeting Monday night, it the East Boston Savings home care services, and ad- in funding to support many School Committee, along was disappointing because Bank Charitable Founda- dress situations of need for deserving charitable causes with the Massachusetts As- after he left we paid tribute tion for MVES’ Elder In- which there is no other gov- and community develop- sociation of School Com- to him, but beyond that I dependence Fund, a signif- ernment program or char- ment activities. mittees (MASC). We will can’t comment on it,” he icant resource that offers itable resource. In order to (Located in Malden, do everything to see that said. “Amongst the duties grants to low-income older maintain this vital resource Mass., Mystic Valley El- she is successful.” and powers of the School adults or adults living with and insure its continued ex- der Services is a non-profit Kim Auger, president of Committee, hiring a super- disabilities to pay for an istence, and its ability to re- agency that provides essen- the Everett Teacher’s As- intendent is the most im- urgently needed item or spond to the needs of local tial home- and communi- sociation (ETA), said they portant thing.” service that helps the indi- older adults and adults liv- ty-based care and resources have already reached out Tahiliani has worked vidual remain independent. ing with disabilities, Mystic to older adults, adults liv- to begin working with Ta- as an administrator and “We are very grateful Valley Elder Services seeks ing with disabilities, and Alan Panarese voted in hiliani. educator for Boston Pub- favor of Priya Tahiliani. to the East Boston Savings support from funders such caregivers who reside in “The ETA has already lic Schools (BPS) for two Bank Charitable Founda- as the East Boston Savings Chelsea, Everett, Malden, reached out to Ms. Tahil- decades, and is currently tion and its generous dona- Bank Charitable Founda- Medford, Melrose, North iani and we certainly are in the Assistant Superinten- tion to our Elder Indepen- tion. Reading, Reading, Revere, line with helping her take dent for its Office of - En dence Fund,” said Daniel The East Boston Sav- Stoneham, Wakefield and the best actions to ensure glish Language Learners O’Leary, Chief Executive ings Bank Charitable Foun- Winthrop. Agency services success for our students,” (ELLs). In addition to Officer of Mystic Valley dation was established include coordination of she said. “I think we were teaching certificates, she Elder Services. “This do- in 1998 by East Boston home care, transportation, all surprised at the unani- has a master’s degree from nation will be a tremen- Savings Bank to provide Meals on Wheels, and in- mous vote, but we are all Harvard and is currently dous help in maintaining funding to support charita- formation, advice and refer- supportive of Priya and are pursuing a doctorate de- the Fund and helping those ble causes and communi- rals. For more information, ready to work with her.” gree in urban education older adults in need within ty development activities please call (781) 324-7705 Jessica Gold Boots, a leadership. our 11 communities.” within the communities or visit www.mves.org. Malden teacher and Ever- Earlier this year the The Elder Independence of East Boston Savings ett resident who has been School Committee teamed active in the Everett Edu- up with the Massachusetts cation Coalition (EEC) this Association of School year, said she is excited to Committees (MASC) in its see Tahiliani picked. search to replace Interim “I personally, speaking Supt. Janice Gauthier, who David Ela expressed his only for myself, strong- took over for former Supt. support for Priya Tahiliani ly felt Priya was the best Fred Foresteire in 2018. in what would be his final candidate,” she said. “As The Search Commit- vote as a member of the a resident, I wrote a letter tee consisted of School Committee. to the School Committee Committee members Tom encouraging them to se- Abruzzese, Marcony Bar- lect Priya. However, as an ros, David Ela and Frank organization, the EEC did Parker; Councilor Fred not endorse any of the can- Capone; Police Chief Ste- didates because our mis- ven Mazzie; Yrma Fiestas sion is to bring information from the Everett Educa- to those that may not have tion Coalition; teacher been in the conversation in and soccer coach Oswaldo Pictured (L-R) John A. Carroll, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, East year’s past.” Constanza; teacher Dev- Boston Savings Bank joins grant recipients Peg Crowe, Malden YWCA; Elizabeth Hart, Only seven of nine on Abruzzese; football Tailored for Success; Anna Tse, Malden YWCA; and Jenny Vanasse, Mystic Valley Elder School Committee mem- coach Theluxon Pierre; Services. bers showed up for the Teacher Union President vote to choose the super- Kim Augur; retired teach- Frank Parker said he also intendent – which is the er Richard Liston; EHS supported Priya Tahiliani most important function Art Director Amanda Gil; for superintendent. Wynn-ter // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the School Committee. Commissioner of the Elec- Two outgoing members of tion Department Dorothy the Committee, Lester Ma- Martin Long; and Fernan- cold weather climate. We cLaughlin, of Swampscott, da Rocha, president of the wanted to create something and Bernie D’Onofrio, of Parents Advisory Council that would fit without relax- Everett, did not attend the for Special Needs. ing the standard we uphold. meeting on Thursday. Ma- Following a series of It wasn’t just a year in the cLaughlin had objected to interviews with 21 candi- making, but many years. the Search Committee and dates, the Search Commit- We have never done this the process several times. tee had put forth a list of before.” After not getting support four finalists to the School But they certainly to re-start the process at Committee. Others includ- learned quickly. a meeting on Monday’s ed Thomas Flanagan, the Chadwick said they meeting, he left even be- Chief Academic Officer have 26 holiday trees, 16 fore getting recognized for the Providence Public wreaths, 500 feet of garland with a plaque for his ser- Schools, and Paul Toner, Chair of the Search Commit- and 5,000 six-inch poinset- vice. He did not return. the Senior Director of Pol- tee and of the School Com- tias providing the backdrop Abruzzese said D’On- icy and Partnerships for mittee, Thomas Abruzzese, for the colossal display. Patrick Chadwick, director of horticulture and floral at En- ofrio had contacted him, Teach Plus. Todd Stewart, voted for Priya Tahiliani. “We started planning core, said it has been a new experience for them to appoint noting that he had a very a Superintendent Fellow during construction,” he the resort with holiday plantings and trees – as they are important meeting in Bos- for the Worcester Public said. “We build everything The finalists were all used to working in a desert environment. It has been, he ton for his day-job at Bank Schools, was originally on in house and started con- well-qualified and had been said, an exciting time at Encore this season. of America. He was unable the short list, but removed struction on our holiday rigorously scrutinized by to break from that meeting himself from consideration display six months ago. the Search Committee, the to be present, but Abruzz- at the last minute when he We have already started School Committee, current lobby, and with more than plantings all over the out- ese said D’Onofrio was accepted another offer in building towards our 2020 EPS employees and mem- 5,000 needed, Chadwick side areas. willing had his schedule Ashburnham. display as there is no better bers of the public at large said he has already begun Some things, like gold time to do that than when prior to Thursday’s vote. to order for next year’s dis- euonymus, really worked everything is in place this Pending a successful play. Each of the six-inch out, while the blue chip ju- year. This was the first contract negotiation, Tahil- plants is live and irrigated niper is something they will year and the first time in iani will take over for Supt. in place, he said, and have improve upon next year. the space so there are some Janice Gauthier in July 1, been growing all year long. “This is the first time and things we’re tweaking as 2020. That was only accom- we’ll do tweaks,” he said. we go.” School Committee Attor- plished though the work of “We have our successes in The lobby in Everett, he ney Bob Galvin has already a dedicated team, as the En- some places and not oth- said, is much different than been in contact with her core only had a few months ers.” in Las Vegas – with differ- to begin negotiations. It is to practice in the new space Beyond that, they also ent tones due to the differ- hoped she can come to the after the June opening – but have catered to some fam- ent seasons, as well as more district to visit and become also to work in an environ- ilies and conventions look- lighting from outside. That more familiar with the ment where it’s low light ing for the holiday spirit. led to a totally different de- school system prior to the because of the early sunsets Some have requested trees sign. start of her contract. on the East Coast. in their rooms, while others The holiday trees are “I have a fantastic team have asked for presents for Marcony Almeida-Barros quite special, and while Joseph LaMonica voted for Seth Daniel contributed that helped alleviate all my children. All of it is some- was the first to share his they are a typical artificial Priya Tahiliani. to this report. concerns along the way,” he thing Chadwick said they vote for Priya Tahiliani on tree, they have been cus- said. “The team did well, are happy to do. Thursday night. tomized in a way only En- some of whom are Everett “I really hope everyone core could manage. Each residents.” in the communities come branch of every tree has He said they used 15 flo- down and see it,” he said. MVES receives grant from Boston Foundation been affixed with lights, rists and 15 gardeners on “Take a walk through the meaning that each of the staff. lobby and along the Har- Mystic Valley Elder Ser- services to older adults and whose proposal is focused on 26 trees uses 16 strands of Meanwhile, outside in borWalk. Particularly, the vices (MVES) recently re- adults living with disabilities Greater Boston and whose lights each. the cold weather was a to- whole program is very spe- ceived a $25,000 grant from in our 11 communities since values align with those of the “The ornaments are very tally new experiment. cial when it’s snowing out- the Boston Foundation to 1975.” Boston Foundation. Grants interesting as well,” said Coming from Mon- side.” support MVES’ unfunded and “Mystic Valley Elder Ser- are awarded biannually, and Chadwick. “There are 25 tana originally, Chadwick The holiday décor will underfunded programs and vices has a demonstrated re- are selected by staff through different types and shapes thought back to the winters remain up through the first services through the Founda- cord of service to give elders an inclusive evaluation pro- of ornaments on each tree. there and some of the plants week of January. At that tion’s Open Door Grants pro- and people with disabilities cess. Funds for this grant That’s what makes them that work in a cold environ- time, they will change over gram. the opportunity to live inde- come from the Boston Foun- particularly special as ment. to celebrate the Chinese “This grant will support pendently,” said Paul S. Gro- dation’s Permanent Fund for well.” This year, along with New Year, a major attrac- necessary services including gan, President and CEO of the Boston, Greater Boston’s only The poinsettias line all of lighting up 67 trees out- tion at the resort. transportation services, Meals Boston Foundation. “Without endowed fund focusing on the holiday displays in the side the resort, they did full on Wheels, and our men- them, many of their clients the pressing needs of Greater tal health program that need would not be able to live and Boston. The Permanent Fund funding in order to continue,” thrive in the communities they has been made possible by said Dan O’Leary, Chief Ex- call home. We are pleased to more than a century of gifts ecutive Officer of Mystic Val- be able to support their ongo- from those who seek to sup- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 781-485-0588 ley Elder Service. “We look ing work with this grant.” port innovative solutions to forward to building upon our Open Door Grants are the region’s most pressing record of providing essential competitive, one-year grants problems since 1915. home and community based designed for organizations Page 4 The Everett Independent • Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 Everett Independent Independent Forum President: Stephen Quigley Editor in Chief: Cary Shuman HAPPY HOLIDAYS

This is a wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories -- even for the younger set -- of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate it carefully with our family-heirloom ornaments, and when we first turn on the lights, it brings a smile even to the oldest among us. Despite the hectic rushing to and fro’, everybody it seems, is in a good mood. We endure the traffic, the long lines in stores, and more, because we know that what we are doing will bring joy and happiness to others. For those of us with young children, we get to see Christmas through their eyes, giving us a second-chance to experience the wonder and joy that we felt when we were their age. Although all of us celebrate the holiday season in our own way, the common thread is one of peace, joy, and happiness, regardless of religious or secular beliefs. Whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a Sein- feldian Festivus, the spirit of the season imbues us with a sense of togetherness that transcends whatever negativity may exist both in our own lives and in the world around us. We wish all of our readers a happy holiday season.

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Christmas this year is part of what for many people will be an extra-long weekend, which means that for many of us, we will be indulging in the “Christmas spirit” early and often. By no means do we wish to cast negative thoughts, but we would be remiss if we did not remind all of our readers to enjoy the holiday season safely. This especially means that we should be careful not to drink and drive, nor allow our friends or family members to do so. If someone appears to be under the influence, it is in- cumbent upon all of us not to let that person get behind the wheel of a car. Call an Uber if you have to -- if it is within our ability to prevent a tragedy, we must take the appropriate action.

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The Everett Independent welcomes letters to the editor. Our mailing ad- dress is 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Our fax number is 781-485-1403. Each year East Boston Savings Bank hosts a Holiday Charity Auction. EBSB employees, family and friends donate items Letters may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. that are auctioned off to the highest bidder. The proceeds benefit several local charitable organizations. East Boston Letters must be signed. We reserve the right to edit for length Savings Bank is a longtime partner of Bread of Life, having raised over $100,000 for programs to date. Shown here, John Carrol, East Boston Savings Bank Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Bread Of and content. Life Executive Director, Richard Gavegnano, East Boston Savings Bank Chairman, President and CEO, Keith Armstrong, East Boston Savings Bank, Senior Vice President Administration.

NEWBURYPORT BANK NAMES MITCH MARCUS TO SVP/ Send us Your News The Everett Independent encourages residents to submit birth COMMERCIAL LENDING TEAM LEADER and engagement announcements, news releases, business briefs, honor rolls, social news, sports stories, and photographs for publi- cation. Items should be forwarded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Citizens Bank Building, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. The Independent also encourages readers to e-mail news releases to [email protected]. The Everett Independent assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint that part of the advertisement in which the error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the management immediately of any errors that may occur. Everett Independent Published by the Independent Newspaper Group Directory Advertising & Marketing Business Director of Marketing Accounts Executive Debra DiGregorio Judy Russi [email protected] Editorial Assistant Marketing Director Page Design, Copy Editing Maureen DiBella Scott Yates Kane DiMasso-Scott Senior Sales Associates Newburyport Bank has promoted Mitch Marcus to Senior Vice President/Commercial Lending Team Leader in Massachu- setts. Prior to his new post, Marcus was an SVP/Commercial Loan Officer. “Through his own lending portfolio, Mitch has Peter Sacco Reporting Staff proven to be a very valuable member of our Commercial Lending group,” stated James Thompson III, EVP/Senior Lending Kathleen Bright Seth Daniel Officer of the Bank. “I believe he has the leadership skills to take on the important role of Team Leader in Massachusetts.” Sioux Gerow ([email protected]) President & CEO Lloyd Hamm added, “He will greatly add to the level of professionalism and enthusiasm that’s already at Cary Shuman work in our Massachusetts Commercial Lending Team. He’ll be both a great manager and mentor.” Legal Advertising ([email protected]) Marcus has over three decades of knowledge of multifaceted lending and credit experience. Recognized for building Ellen Bertino and growing lending groups within dynamic environments, he was most recently a Senior Vice President/Commercial Lender at Middlesex Federal Savings. He held executive management positions at First Ipswich Bank, Salem Five and Printer Warren Bank after launching his career at Eastern Bank. Marcus holds a BS in Economics from Bates College, and studied GateHouse Media at the ABA National Commercial Lending Graduate School. He is a member of Loan Committee approving SBA 504 loan Phone: 781-485-0588 • Fax: 781-485-1403 requests at Granite State Development Corp. He and his wife Stacey live in Marblehead and are the parents of two grown daughters. Pictured from left: Newburyport Bank’s James Thompson III, EVP/Senior Lending Officer; Mitch Marcus, SVP/ E-Mail: [email protected] Commercial Lending Team Leader in Massachusetts; Lloyd L. Hamm, President & CEO. Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Page 5 SEN. SAL DIDOMENICO HOLDS ANNUAL WINTER FUNDRAISER

PHOTOS BY KATY ROGERS Sen. Sal DiDomenico hosted his annual winter fund- raiser at Oliveira’s in Everett on Wednesday night, Dec. 18. He was joined by friends, family, and supporters.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico welcomed Officer Raoul Goncalves to the winter fundraiser at Oliveira’s. Patti Cheever joined Sen. Sal DiDomenico on Wednesday night.

School Committeeman David Ela showed his support for Sen. Sal DiDomenico.

Chelsea Councilor Calvin Brown joined Sen. Sal DiDomeni- co at Oliveira’s.

School Committeeman Frank Parker, School Committee- woman-elect Samantha Lambert, and Sen. Sal DiDomeni- co enjoyed their evening at Oliveira’s. Paul Smith and Rachel Glass enjoyed dinner at Oliveira’s during Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s fundraiser.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico was joined by his children, Sal and Matthew, and his wife, Tricia. Oliveira’s owner, Wilton Rangel, was joined by State Rep. Joe McGonagle cutting meat behind the counter.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico was greeted by Councilor-elect Gerly Adrien.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico was joined by friends: School Committeewoman-elect Samantha Lambert, Councilor-elect Stephanie Martins, John Ragucci, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, Zoning Board member Roger Thistle, Patti Rogers, and Lori Mangan. Sen. Sal DiDomenico welcomed guests to his annual winter fundraiser at Oliveira’s.

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EHS SPRINTERS SHINE AT THE SPEED CLASSIC

The Everett High boys and Leslye Rojas-Rupel in and girls track teams jour- the mile. neyed to the Reggie Lewis Adding single points to Center on Saturday to com- the Everett cause with third- pete in the Speed Classic place performances were: The top performer for the Rejeana Guillaume in the Crimson Tide girls’ squad 300 dash; Eduarda Bernar- was senior captain Lucia do in the 600; and Brian Seide, who finished in fifth Vilson in the shot. place in the 55 meter dash On the boys’ side, Mac with a clocking of 7.75 and Shillingford finished in first then anchored the 4 x 200 place in the 300 dash and relay quartet that finished in Mario Sheard outdistanced fourth place. the field in the shot-put. Senior captain Victoria Captain Arthur Rosa took Brendon Previlon ran the first leg of the boys’ 4 x 200 relay Chaparro also turned in a second place in the two- competition at the Speed Classic held Saturday at the Reg- fine individual performance mile run. gie Lewis Center in Roxbury. at the meet. Victoria ran in Third-place finishers for the 300-meter dash for the Everett were Samy Lam- first time in quite a while othe in the 50 yard dash; and came through with a Ryan Vu in the 600 dash; season-best clocking of Gabriel Loureiro in the The EHS boys 4 x 200 relay quartet of (front l-r) Brendon 45.97. 1000; and Jose Lemus in Previlon and Ryan Vu and (rear, l-r) Eduardo Chaparro and Victoria also ran the third the mile. Mac Shillingford turned in an outstanding effort at the leg of the 4 x 200 relay, Crimea and his boys and Speed Classic held Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury with their time of 1:39.98. along with juniors Dajana girls squads next meet is set Tadic and Jessica Santos for January 9 at Medford. and fellow senior captain The Crimson Tide’s fresh- Seide. The quartet sped to a men and sophomores are fourth place ranking with an scheduled to compete in the excellent time of 1:54.46, Freshman-Sophomore Meet which was just 2.26 seconds at the Reggie Lewis Center off the winning pace. on January 4. Santos also ran individu- EHS speedster Jessica Santos runs her leg of the girls 4 x ally in the 55-dash and fin- EHS girls basketball 200 relay at Saturday’s Speed Classic in which the Crimson Tide finished in fourth place in the event. ished among the leaders in opens with two the large field with a time of 8.11 that placed her in 23rd victories position. The Everett High girls In the 55-meter hurdles, basketball team opened its Lyanne Murphy turned in a season in strong fashion fine time of 11.43. with a pair of victories over Captain Mac Shillingford brought ran the anchor leg of the On the boys’ side, the Greater Boston League ri- vals Revere and Medford boys’ 4 x 200 relay competition at the Speed Classic held Crimson Tide saw a great Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury. day from Clarence Jules, this past week. who finished eighth overall The Lady Crimson Tide in the 55-dash with a clock- swept past Revere last ing of 6.82. “Clarence’s Monday, 68-39, and then goal this season is to be one dispatched Medford, 52-36, of the best sprinters in Mas- this past Thursday. The twin sachusetts,” said EHS head wins bode well for the Ev- coach Jehu Cimea. erett girls, who won the last Captain Ryan Vu ran a strong second leg of the boys’ 4 x Teammate Brendon Pre- GBL championship three 200 relay competition at the Speed Classic held Saturday vilon also had a superb day years ago under coach Tam- at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury. in his specialty, the 300 my Turner before the GBL meter dash, placing 12th disbanded and merged tem- overall and running a sea- porarily with the Northeast- son-best clocking of 38.14. ern Conference. Senior captain Mac Shil- With the GBL back to- gether, but with the addition lingford, who is looking to Captain Eduardo Chaparro turned in a strong perfor- get back into running form, of former long-time mem- mance in the third leg of the boys’ 4 x 200 relay compe- turned in a strong effort of ber Revere (which itself tition at the Speed Classic held Saturday at the Reggie 39.99 in the 300. departed the GBL for the Lewis Center in Roxbury. Justin King did well in NEC in 2006), the victo- the 55 meter hurdles. Jus- ries this past week (coupled tin’s time of 9.68 placed with Revere’s subsequent him 29th among the large win over Somerville) are an field of competitors. indication that the Everett Captain Ryan Vu was girls rate as the favorites to among the top long jumpers repeat as GBL champs with Malden (which defeated in the competition. His leap Everett High boys indoor track captain Arthur Rosa com- Medford 31-16 last week) of 18’-7” placed him in 14th petes in the 600 meter dash at the Speed Classic held Satur- position. looming as the chief rival day at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury. The Speed Classic saw a standing in the way of an change in the boys’ 4 x 200 Everett GBL-title repeat. lineup, with junior Bren- The Lady Crimson Tide don Previlon running the have a series of non-league first leg and senior captains contests coming up this Ryan Vu, Eduardo Chap- week. They were scheduled arro and Mac Shillingford to play at Mystic Valley this past Monday and will Everett High’s top sprinter, captain Lucia Seide, anchored running legs two, three, and the EHS girls’ 4 x 200 relay team to an outstanding fourth trek to Peabody on Friday. four respectively. place finish at the Speed Classic this past weekend at the “Our new 4 x 200 relay They will return home to Reggie Lewis Center. Lucia also turned in an outstanding ran an amazing time of 1:39 host Saugus next Monday individual performance in the 55-meter dash, finishing in Stick to It! with no competition, blow- at 5:30 p.m. fifth place among the large field with a time of 7.75. ing away their heat by eight ALL NEW seconds,” noted Cimea. EHS hockey team with our “With competition, this new stands at 2-2 relay team can make some noise this year.” The Everett High hockey Sticky Note Last Wednesday both the team improved to 2-2 on the girls and boys opened their season with a 5-4 victory dual-meet season at Great- over Norton this past Sat- er Boston League rival Re- Keep Your Name in urday at the Foxboro Sports sabatino Rocco insurance vere. 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Other possible would strengthen the City’s areas that have been identified host a holiday tournament 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 employee Karlelisa Wesley, Encore President Bob DeSalvio, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Stacy DeMaria and Everett resident and employ- - Councilor McKinnon told 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 dash, and Kira Gray, who guests were members of Everett United, including long-time Everett resident Norma Parziale. Members of Everett United were Boston Harbor. 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, this week at Allied Veterans Councilor John McKinnon out-of-town vehicles will proposed that the City consid- still flood residential streets Clarence Jules, the Crimson Tide’s top sprinter, sped to an er a citywide 24/7 residential topped the field in the shot- throughout the city, making parking ordinance that would it impossible for residents to of loyal include weekends. park in their own neighbor- Rink, starting with a con- Twenty-four-hour resi- hoods. dent-only parking stickers are He said that a 24/7 parking put. outstanding eighth place finish in the 55-meter dash at already in effect for the streets See TRAFFIC Page 8 test against Watertown on Maddox: Lower Broadway will be Second-place finishers the Speed Classic held Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Cen- a destination ‘district’ in 10 years By Seth Daniel from Encore that amounts to Thursday and then either As the ribbon was cut on 82 parcels they’ve purchases the $2.6 billion Encore resort over the last four years. That ter in Roxbury. casino, plans were already in property is now a temporary for Everett who added three the works to add more and parking lot, but there are readers! make the casino less of an much bigger plans in store. island and more of a center- “We want to work with the the championship or conso- piece to an entire entertain- City to create an entertain- ment district along Lower ment district,” said Maddox. points to the Crimson Tide Broadway. “It’s not all going to be our Wynn Resorts CEO Matt company, but we want to work Maddox told reporters on side by side with local devel- lation game on Friday. June 21 at the Encore media opers. Our idea is to continue 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 side of the scoresheet were: casino site, and they believe district in the northeast. You others will follow them. build this anchor and others Maddox said they own The EHS skaters are then 11 acres of property across Lyanne Murphy in the high Front Door to luxury See BROADWAY Page 3 Encore Boston Harbor ends Lower Broadway’s history of being ‘back door to Boston’ Host Community Agreement

off until January 4 when By Seth Daniel payments now a focus for City “To the residents of Ev- The opening ceremonies erett, Everett United and the hurdles; Victoria Chapar- on Sunday morning, June 23, We will no longer be the back By Seth Daniel 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 that look more like the past nity Agreement (HCA) was they will trek to Minuteman vote ‘yes’ for a resort in our the City of Everett.” fiscal year begins and the larg rejoiced in being able to tell 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. ro in the 50-dash; Tanashia to celebrate the opening that of you who suffered through As he spoke on what was DeMaria said that will also but with the opening of En- an extraordinaryShown summer sized 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- 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 Regional. 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 While other speakers made sick, I want to thank you for that full change. in payments to the City over 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. Johnson in the 300 dash; bled for the opening from tree an historic day in the state and 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 mered home on the site five years ago, 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 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

Copy for a Sticky By Seth Daniel See ENCORE Page 5 next weekend where we have 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 think of a 7-foot-tall retired ballroom facility.” , Inc. Earth, Wind & Fire,” said En- nibalize the existing theatre 475 Broadway NBA star who can spin tunes core President Bob DeSalvio, Such stars and small shows and event spaces already in are going to be relatively Everett, MA 02149 as skillfully as he formerly 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 -387-7753 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 THINK OF IT AS O’Neal will headline the pacity Las Vegas-style shows AUTO INSURANCE BENEFITS guests as well. We’re going to will play large in concert with Memoire nightclub at Encore at in-house theatres. have our first sporting event CALLthe Big Night Entertainment YOUR REP Boston Harbor, bringing his In fact, they are not allowed July 12 working with Ken Ca- sponsored Memoire Night-  such a thing. ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS ultra-popular DJ Diesel act to sey and Murphy’s Boxing for club on the property. Everett. The state’s gaming law 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 team in Las Vegas, appear- could be at an on-site show  look at other opportunities us- Boston has wonderful tourism 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING ing there at their properties or event, hoping not to can- AN OWNER’S MANUAL assets right at our fingertips,” POLICY numerous times. Forbes mag- See ENTERTAINMENT Page 8  azine called him the most 10% COMBINED successful DJ on the planet THE OFFICE WILL BE DISCOUNT PAY IN FU LL since launching his newest CLOSED, THURSDAY, FORTRASH MOREAND GREEN INFO! DISCOUNT ERA MILLENNIUM REAL  career in 2017. Now, that DJ JULY 4, 2019 10% GOOD STUDENT NOTICE ESTATE APARTMENT DISCOUNT The Independent relationship is likely going Deadlines will be Due to the 98 years of excellence! to trickle into Boston on a Landlords - RENTALS Thursday, July 4 If you have an apartment you somewhat-frequent basis as Friday, June 28 holiday, want to rent, let us do the work for you. FOR YOUR MONEY. trash will be he joins the new acts coming for our July 3 issue. delayed by one day. Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm to Everett. OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN Mon., Tues., Weds. on Saturdays 9am to 1 “We have a private event ON FRIDAY, JULY 5. pm! schedule. Thurs./Fri. Newspaper Group delayed by one day

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EVERETT HIGH IN HOOP ACTION AGAINST MEDFORD PHOTOS BY EMILY HARNEY Everett High Boys’ basketball faced Medford on Thurs- day night, Dec. 19, in a home game. The boys rebounded from a loss to Catholic Memorial in the home opener last week, and cruised by Medford, 88-53.

Coach Stanley Chamberlain.

Kevin Ariste with the put back.

Dimitry Philippe weaves through the Medford press.

SKY’S THE LIMIT: John Monexant flies through the air en route to two points.

Franky Aubourg slams it home. Brandon Johnson calls out a play from the point.

Paulo Rodriguez plays stifling defense.

Coach Stanley Chamberlain rallies the troops. Franky Aubourg twists and turns in the lane.

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STILL NO laneda, Naomi Zabot, Me- That left the deadlock, CHELSEA NATIVE itol-EMl Music. During his of Fame, Magic Johnson PRESIDENT FOR linda Vega Maldonado and which some say is going JOE SMITH, tenure there, the company Foundation, Rhythm and Todd Taylor. to be remedied with the registered record profits Blues Foundation and the COUNCIL Robinson, of course, ascension of Councillor LEGENDARY from such artists as Garth Museum of Science and In- CHELSEA - The City voted present. Avellaneda, who seems to MUSIC EXECUTIVE Brooks, Tina Turner, Bon- dustry. Council membership con- Afterward, Vidot said have formed an alliance CHELSEA - Joe Smith, nie Raitt, MC Hammer, vened for an intense meet- she looks forward to con- now with Robinson on the the legendary music execu- Bob Seger, David Bowie, MASSHOUSINGS ing to try to find consen- tinuing the process of leadership. tive who headed three ma- Poison, and others. While COMMITS $7.9M sus on who would become choosing a leader. Some are saying that jor labels over the course at Captiol, he oversaw the president of the Council “I am grateful to my col- come Jan. 6, Avellaneda of a career that started at revitalization of the Blue TO PROJECT next year – and they closed leagues for their belief in might have secured that the dawn of the rock ‘n’ Note label. Joe Smith’s star REVERE - A devel- with a stalemate that left me by supporting my lead- sixth swing vote and could roll era, has died. Family on the Hollywood Walk of opment project to bring Councillor Leo Robinson, ership on the City Council,” land with gavel in hand for members including Donnie Fame is located in front of much-needed workforce the dean of the Council, she said. “Their decision to 2020. Smith, his wife of 62 years, the Capitol Records Tower and affordable housing op- holding the gavel for the stand in solidarity with me •Councillor Judith Gar- were at this side when he on Vine Street; both Bonnie portunities to the City of time being. speaks to our shared inter- cia got the necessary six passed away on the morn- Raitt and Jackson Browne Revere got a boost from Both Council President ests in continuing the work votes to secure her position ing of Dec. 2. For decades spoke at his induction cer- MassHousing last week. Damali Vidot and Coun- we’ve been able to accom- as the vice president of the he was the industry’s “go-to emony. MassHousing has com- cilor Calvin Brown were plish these past couple of Council for 2020. She had guy” for scores of record Keenly aware of the mitted $7.9 million in af- vying for the position, but years. There is a shared one against her and four business-supported charity music industry’s role in fordable housing financ- ended up only getting five excitement about building voted present. events at which he served 20th century American cul- ing to the non-profit The votes each. That left Robin- coalitions with the new Those voting for Garcia as emcee and “roastmas- ture, he sought to document Neighborhood Developers son as the swing vote, and members of the council to were Vidot, Rodriguez, Lo- ter.” Thanks to his quick the recollections of many (TND) for the construction with both not having sup- amplify the voice of the pez, Vega Maldonado, and wit and gregarious nature, of its key creative play- of the 571 Revere St. ported him in the past, he community at large at City Recupero. his remarks were often the ers in “Off The Record.” The MassHousing fi- voted ‘Present.’ Hall. I am looking forward Brown voted for Todd highlight of hundreds of in- Smith’s book is based on nancing will allow TND That, as it turned out, to continue the process in Taylor. dustry functions. interviews conducted with to construct 51 units of catapulted him into the selecting leadership for Meanwhile, Taylor, A native of Chelsea, more than 230 artists, pro- new affordable housing for Council President seat for 2020 that’s reflective of our Avellaneda, Zabot and Smith was elected President ducers, managers and ex- households across a broad the time being until the shared values.” Robinson all voted ‘pres- of the Chelsea High School ecutives including Ray range of income, including stalemate can be broken. Robinson said he hasn’t ent.’ Class of 1945 before serv- Charles, Paul McCartney, 19 new workforce housing “If there isn’t a president been pleased with the lead- The School Committee ing in Asia with the U.S. Artie Shaw, Ella Fitzger- units. elected and we can’t come ership on the Council in delegate from the Council Army Infantry. Thereafter, ald, Barbra Streisand, Bob “By transforming a va- to a decision, then the se- 2019, and he hopes that was the only unanimous taking advantage of the GI Dylan, James Taylor, Da- cant parcel into a new, mod- nior member will be acting excitement for Chelsea can vote of the night, with Vega bill, he received a BA from vid Bowie, Stan Getz, Tony ern community of afford- president until a decision is return with a new leader. Maldonado getting that Yale University. Following Bennett, Van Morrison and able and workforce housing, made,” said Vidot. “In this “I hope we can agree on spot in a 10-0 tally. his graduation from Yale in Dick Clark, Those audio The Neighborhood Devel- case, that’s Leo Robinson. moving the city forward,” •In choosing the order 1950 he pursued a career interviews were donated opers will help ensure that Leo would stay president he said. “I think what we of seating and the order of in broadcasting and tran- to the American people in a revitalized Revere Beach until someone gets the lost in all this about who is voting, one new Council- sitioned from sportscaster 2012 and now comprise remains welcoming and ac- votes.” with whom and who is do- lor, Naomi Zabot, got the to disc jockey, spending The Joe Smith Collection at cessible to residents of all It was clear from the be- ing what, is two years ago undesirable position of first thousands of hours on the the Library of Congress. means,” said MassHousing ginning that the outcome everyone was talking about vote on the roll call. That air at WMEX and WVDA www.loc.gov/collec- Executive Director Chrys- wasn’t going to be decided Chelsea. Now, no one is means as a newcomer to in Boston, maintaining tions/joe-smith tal Kornegay. “TND is a Monday night – as has been talking about Chelsea. We the body, she’ll be the first personal relationships with Upon his retirement from strong, mission-based de- the custom for years and need to get back to having signal on every major vote rock and roll stars whose Capitol-EMI at the end of veloper, and MassHousing years prior to the Jan. 6 in- people talk about Chelsea.” in 2020. The rest of the or- records turned into hits. 1993, Smith assumed Exec- is pleased to be part of the auguration and officer vote. Behind the scenes, there der is Garcia, Taylor, Re- His theme song, per- utive Producer responsibili- team making this important There were two votes was some discussion that cupero, Robinson, Brown, formed by The Valentines, ties to the World Cup Soccer project a reality.” taken in succession, and Brown had secured the Vidot, Vega Maldonado, was “We’re Gonna Rock tournament, where he was MassHousing is provid- both turned out the same votes and had the commit- Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and With Joe Smith.” hired as executive producer ing TND with a $6 mil- way. ment of Vidot. However, Lopez. He moved to Los Ange- of entertainment for World lion permanent loan and Those supporting Vidot that changed at some point In the seating order, les in 1961 where he joined Cup USA in 1994, the first $1.9 million in workforce were Councilors Judith between the election and there was one interesting Warner Bros. Records as time the world’s soccer housing financing from the Garcia, Yamir Rodriguez, Monday night. Brown gave wrinkle in that Brown will National Promotion Man- championship was held in Agency’s Workforce Hous- Enio Lopez, and Giovanni no names, but told the body sit next to Garcia – with ager. He became the com- the United States. The tour- ing Initiative. Recupero. Monday that some peo- Brown being the lone vote pany’s President in 1972 nament was crowned with The new, energy efficient Those supporting Brown ple had gone back on their Monday against Garcia be- and worked with a stellar a Dodger Stadium appear- housing will be construct- were Councilors Roy Avel- commitments. coming vice president. roster of artists including ance by The Three Tenors ed in a six-story building Peter, Paul and Mary, Rod that Smith facilitated. on a vacant site two blocks Stewart, James Taylor, Joe Smith is survived by from Revere Beach and Alan Sherman, The Grate- his son Jeff Smith, daugh- within walking distance to ful Dead, Don Rickles, Van ter-in-law Amy Jo Smith the MBTA’s Wonderland Morrison, Alice Cooper, and grandchild Lila Smith, subway station. The apart- Bonnie Raitt, Black Sab- as well as daughter Julie ments will be on the top bath, Deep Purple, Petula Kellner, son-in-law Jamie four floors of the building, Clark, The Doobie Brothers Kellner and grandchild with garage parking on the and Little Feat. Christopher Kellner. first two levels. At Warner Bros., he Joe Smith was induct- Thirty-two apartments Get produced The 2013 Year ed into both the Doo Wop will be affordable for house- Old Man, the 1973 se- and Philadelphia Music holds earning at or below 60 quel to The 2000 Year Old Halls of Fame and received percent of the Area Median Man album by Mel Brooks the Boston Music Lifetime Income (AMI), with six of and Carl Reiner. Achievement Award. He those units further restricted plugged in. He moved over to Elek- was recipient of Billboard’s for vulnerable low-income tra/Asylum Records in Clive Davis Visionary households earning at or be- Learn about a proposed substation 1975 as Chairman. The ros- Award and has been hon- low 30 percent of AMI, and ter of artists there included ored by the City of Hope five of the affordable units project in East Boston. Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and B’nai Brith and was further restricted for house- Jackson Browne, Queen, granted an honorary doctor- holds earning at or below The Cars, Carly Simon, ate from Berklee College of 50 percent of AMI. The re- Eversource is in the process of finalizing the exterior Judy Collins, Joni Mitch- Music. maining 19 apartments will ell, Grover Washington Jr., He served as Vice Pres- be workforce housing units design of the proposed East Eagle Substation, part of the Mötley Crüe, X, and Hank ident of the Country Mu- for households earning Williams Jr. sic Association, President at or below 90 percent of Mystic - East Eagle - Chelsea Reliability Project. This project In 1983, he was named of the Record Industry for AMI. The AMI for Revere President and CEO of Community Relations and is $113,300 for a household will improve the electric system in the Greater Boston area, Home Sports Entertain- as a board member of the of four. ment, a division of Warner Recording Industry Asso- Eight of the apartments so customers will continue to have reliable power to meet Cable. Following this, he ciation of America as well will be subsidized by a their growing energy needs. As an important part of became the first full-time as the Black Music Asso- federal Section 8 Project President of the Nation- ciation. He has served as Based Housing Assistance the process, residents of the East Eagle community are al Academy of Recording an officer or director of the Payment contract and three Arts and Sciences. City of Hope, Cedars-Sinai apartments will be subsi- invited to attend and offer aesthetic design feedback During this time, he Hospital, TJ Martell Foun- dized through the Massa- appeared in motion pic- dation, Variety Club and chusetts Rental Voucher at an upcoming open house. tures FM and One Trick the Neil Bogart Memorial Program. There will be 26 Pony. He came back to Lab. He served as a Trustee one-bedroom apartments, the music industry on a of the California Institute 21 two-bedroom apart- Open House: full-time basis in 1987 as of the Arts, Yale School of ments, and 4 three-bedroom Tuesday, January 14, 2020 President and CEO of Cap- Music, the Basketball Hall apartments. 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THE ANNUAL ROBERT A. MARRA MEMORIAL – SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, FEATURING THE NORTH SHORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Conductor Robert Leh- A Marra Jr., President of the mann and the NSPO were Board of Directors for the once again on the alter of NSPO, and Revere Mayor St. Anthony’s Church on Brian Arrigo. Revere Street last Dec. 15. A Christmas essay was Standing room only, as local written and narrated by residents packed the church RHS student, Jason Acosta pews and brought a record and a special selection of number of food items as the music was directed by all price of admission to this the under 10-year-olds, via annual event. The St. An- a magic Christmas wand. thony Holy Name Society It was a terrific evening collected non-perishable for all in attendance, given foods as the concert goers the long history that this entered the church and all event has in the hearts of donation to benefit the local Revere residents, remem- food bank for the holiday bering a RHS music teach- season rush. er and neighbor, and first The concert began with chair violinist at so many a welcoming from Father concerts in St. Anthony’s Xavier, Administrator of Church, the concerts name Saint Anthony’s and some sake, Robert A. Marra brief words about the histo- 1920-2002. ry of the concert by Robert

Catie Canale Pflaumer was excellent on the harp, and is no Principal bass player, Marcel Marvarez. stranger to the Sounds of Christmas Concert.

Victoria Cutlet packs lots Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso helps collect the food of food to be sent to the Members of St. Anthony’s Holy Name Society collecting lots of food donated by generous items. Revere food pantry. Revere residents.

Joanne Staffier was one of many generous people donat- ing bags of food to help the Revere food pantry over the Principal Viola, and having a great time too is Nikki Schafer. President of the NSPO Board Robert A Marra Jr. Father holiday season. Xavier and Father Rajesh Ravi.

Enjoying the annual Christmas concert, Ginny Hurley, Lillian DeFillippo, Carole Namia, Soloist, Susie Pepper was terrific, with her rendition of Ave Maria. Yvonne Taglieri and Joann Giannino.

Fr. Xavier welcomes the Conductor of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Lehmann once again to St. Antho- No stranger to Revere, Conductor Robert Lehmann, leads ny’s Church. the NSPO in one of the many seasonal selections. Page 10 The Everett Independent • Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 OBITUARIES Margaret Russell Her faithful, loving and inspiring life along with her strong Catholic faith Carmelo Bottari Leslie M. Beck will be her legacy. Life member of the Bricklayers and Allied Truck driver Margaret P. (Gerety) Craftsmen Local 3 Russell , 83, a resident of Leslie M. Everett passed away sur- Beck, Jr. of Carmelo Bottari of Ev- rounded by the love and Melrose, en- erett died on Dec. 19 at the adoration of her family tered into eter- age of 84. on Friday, Dec. 20 at the nal rest on Carmelo was a life Whidden Memorial Hos- Thursday, December 19, member of the Bricklay- pital. ers and Allied Craftsmen 2019 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cen- Peggy was born on Jan- of Local 3 in Charlestown. uary 26, 1936 in Everett He worked on the original ter in Boston. He was 66 years old. Born in Chel- one of four children of brickwork laying at Gov- late William and Beatrice ernment Center Boston. sea, Leslie worked as a truck driver. Leslie served (Landry) Gerety. She was Born in Messina Sicily raised in Everett and grad- Italia Superiore on April our country in the United wife of the late Jack Rus- siblings. uated from Girls’ Catholic 18, 1935, he was the de- States Marine Corps. sell and loving mother of Relatives and friends High School in Malden. voted father of Joanne Roy The devoted son of David Russell of Ever- are respectfully invited On Sept. 7, 1957, Peggy and her husband, Curtis of the late Leslie M. Beck, ett, Denise Perry and her to attend Leslie’s visiting married her cherished part- Newburyport, Maria Bot- glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Sr. and Bella Cooper, he husband, Christopher of hours in the Cafasso & ner, Jack Russell who pre- tari of Revere, Derek Bot- Home, 128 Revere St, Re- was the beloved husband Saugus, Donald Russell of Sons Funeral Home, 65 deceased her in 2007. To- tari and his wife, Susan of vere on Friday, Dec. 27 at of Catherine A. (Barone) Everett, Diane DeSimone Clark St. (Corner of Main gether they began their life Danvers and Danielle Bot- 11 a.m. and all are welcome Beck, dear and devoted and her husband, Peter of St.) Everett on Thursday, in Everett and raised their tari and her husband, Doug at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and father of Tracy Gagliardi Everett and Laura Fitzger- Jan. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. In family of five children. of Winchester; cherished friends are kindly invited. and her husband, Marc of ald and her husband, Matt lieu of flowers, contribu- Active in her commu- grandfather of Amanda A visitation will be held on Amesbury, Samantha Beck of Windham, NH. She was tions in Leslie’s memory nity, Peggy volunteered Roy, Ashley Roy and Da- Thursday, Dec. 26 from 4 of Everett and Michael the adored grandmother to the Wounded Warrior many years and hours with vid Moore and dear brother to 7 p.m. Interment will be Cowels of Melrose and of Michael Perry, Andrew Project, 150 Cambridge St. Therese’s Drill Team of Maria Gammacurta of in Holy Cross Cemetery. the loving grandfather of DeSimone, Nicole DeS- Park Drive, Ste. 202, Cam- and she was also active in Roslindale, Giovanni of In lieu of flowers, dona- Brianna Vetrano, Michael bridge, MA 02140 would her faith in Saint Joseph’s imone, Corey Fitzgerald, Everett, Agatina Rinella of tions may be made on Car- Vetrano, Nicholas Provost be sincerely appreciated. Parish. Besides volunteer- Craig Fitzgerald, Cameron Medford, Nino of Brigh- melo’s name to Donation and Juliana Domings. He Parking with attendants on ing and raising her family, Fitzgerald, C.J. Cantone ton, and the late Stefano Processing, The Michael J. was predeceased by seven duty. Peggy worked as a Lunch and Jacob Cantone. and Joseph. He is also sur- Fox Foundation, P.O. Box Lady in the Everett Public A Funeral Mass will be vived by loving nieces and 5014, Hagerstown, MD Schools. In her spare time, celebrated on Saturday, nephews. 21741-5014. For guest she loved crossword puz- Dec. 28 in Sacred Heart A Prayer Service will be book, please visit www. zles and was an avid read- Church, Main St., Malden held from the Paul Buonfi- Buonfiglio.com. er. But the most important and visiting hours will be OBITUARIES part of her life was her on Friday, Dec. 27 from Pasquale Guarino All obituaries and death notices family. Her children and 4 to 8 p.m. at the Murphy grandchildren brought her O’Hara Funeral Home, Longtime owner of Pat’s Cleaners on will be at a cost of great joy and happiness. 519 Broadway, Everett. In- terment following Mass on Broadway, Everett $100.00 per paper. Peggy was always full of life and loving her min- Saturday will be in Holy That includes photo. ute that she had with her Cross Cemetery, Malden. Pasquale “Pat” Guarino family and friends. Peggy In lieu of flowers, the of Everett, 83, died on Dec. Please send to will be forever missed but family will like donations 11. [email protected] her faithful, loving and in- made in Margaret Russell’s Born in Mirabella, Italy, spiring life along with her name to Alzheimer’s Asso- the son of the late Luigi and or call 781-485-0588 strong Catholic faith will ciation 309 Waverley Oaks Teresa Guarino, Pat was the be her legacy. Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 longtime owner and propri- Peggy was the beloved or online at ALZ.org. etor of Pat’s Cleaners locat- ed on Broadway in Everett. He was involved in many local civic charitable clubs. He was the beloved CHURCH News husband of Adeline for 62 years, loving father of Ste- phen and his wife, Julie of New Hampshire, Sandra Immaculate Conception Parish were by the Salvatore Roc- Woodworth of Saugus and News and Notes Paul of Revere; brother of co & Sons Funeral Home, the late Michele, Federico, 331 Main Street, Everett. Our Parish Staff: Father p.m. will conclude the Benedic- Glass Fund. Brink a Book Nino and Carmelina DeS- Interment was in Wood- Joseph Chacha Marwa, 12:15 p.m. Spanish tion of the Most Blessed and Buy a Book and make a imone and is also survived lawn Cemetery, Everett. In S.M.A. Administrator; Community Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. All donation. Our selections are by three grandchildren: lieu of flowers, donations in Father Ernest Egbedike, 4:00 p.m. Haitian Com- are invited to spend a few great and varied. Please stop Samantha, Stephanie and Pat’s memory may be made S.M.A. Parochial Vicar; munity moments with Our Blessed by the table and see what we David, four great grand- to the charity of choice. Secretary Barbara Can- Masses are being held in Lord have. Thank you children and many nieces, For more information: non the Chapel. Bring a Book-Buy a Immaculate Conception nephews and friends. 1-877-71-ROCCO or roc- Weekly Mass Schedule at Eucharistic Adoration Book - We have a new Parish Funeral arrangements cofuneralhomes.com. Immaculate Conception is of the Blessed Sacrament: Fundraiser Program in the 489 Broadway as follows: Adoration of the Blessed back of the Church. It’s Everett, Mass 02149 Saturday (Sunday Vig- Sacrament is held every called Bring a Book-Buy a Phone 617-389-5660 il) 4:00 p.m., Sunday 7:00 Thursday from 7:45 a.m. Book. All books are a dol- THINK OF IT AS AN J.F. 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Yellow Black Cyan Magenta ship service. Servicio de Alabanza y Isaias 41:10 you this Sunday. IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. 8 week Wednesday hour of Pow- Adoracion a las 10 am (en “En busca de la excelen- Joint Committee elects Cardello Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to fill School Committeevacancy emerged vacancy in former Everett School Committee, Common minimum er, worship, prayer and Bi- inglés) cia espiritual By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Councilor and Alderman Car- dello and former EHS stu- 'BOMB CYCLONE' TESTS EVERETT RESIDENTS Longtime Everett public dent-athlete Patterson, who servant Millie Cardello has is also the daughter of City per calendar returned to public service and Council Clerk John Burley. ble Study. We are studying • Miercoles Hora de Pod- Rectitud, Divinidad, Fe, 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. about God, come join us. er, Oración, alabanza y Es- Amor, Verdad” saving tenants Cardello won by a vote of School Committeeman 10-9 of Amanda (Burley) Pat- Thomas Abruzzese nominated 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- By Seth Daniel wire as candidates and their phen Simonelli. The roll call vote resulted in Come join us in prayer tudio de la Palabra de Dios GLENDALE surrogates lobbied hard for votes through last weekend. a 10-9 vote for Cardello, with 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- showed great tenacity on ments to be made on Monday, innon, and Simonelli voting Monday, Jan. 8, in saving two with the Cardello/Patterson with School Committee mem- CHRISTIAN people from an upstairs unit every Friday at 6 am. a las 7 pm (en inglés) 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- 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. Everett Independent(7500) 2 company are being giv- opening nominations to fill Councilors Fred Capone, Saturday, 12-3, Women’s • Ven unete a nosotros LIGHTHOUSE 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 was not able to move quick Matewsky, McLaughlin and City officials and several res- Committee member Richard enough to escape. However, Peter Napolitano voted with idents have applauded the Baniewicz. Lynn Journal(5000) Chief Carli also added that in As reported in the Indepen- addition to the two firefighters efforts of the Department of See COMMITTEE Page 2 CHURCH dent last week, in the weeks Fellowship. Join our sisters para orar todos los viernes Public Works and its sub- singled out, then entire crew since Baniewicz’s death, two did a fantastic job of prevent- contractors for their efforts TO PLACE YOUR AD viable candidates to fill the (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 EHS HOCKEY of a fire and got on scene, there have received many positive was a report that someone was in worship, fellowship and a las 6 am 701 BROADWAY 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 not ambulate on his own for storm. 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 Regional Review(3500) the grab. There was another Jimmy Aversa joined his family in clearing the sidewalks as the storm was in full force. prayer. • Domingo Servicio de EVERETT, CALL See FIRE Page 2 ing and they closed for good two years ago – though they still own the building. The name Angelina’s, Han- Charlestown Patriot Bridge(7300) nan Ali said, came from when The Regular American: Sub shop icon Ali S. Ali thepasses business started at 91 with “Whatever you do, work alabanza y adoracion a las MASSACHUSETTS By Seth Daniel family member Isa Ali. Not wanting to call it Ali’s Subs, (16400) the two were searching for a Jamaica Plain Gazette Whether it was a 25-cent FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sub, an animated conversation name while taking deliver- ies of their first products. As PHOTO BY JARED CHARNEY 781-485-0588 or the institution of his sub at it with all your heart, as 4pm (Servicio en español) 02149 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 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 him into an Everett legend. at Connery Skating Rink in Lynn on Saturday, Jan. 6, during 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 working for the Lord, not Mayores informes de los 617-387-7458 Part of the legend was the surrounded by family in his 7 for more photos. home at the age of 91. fact that the sandwiches were 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 lost to time, though his shop NOTICE ular American (Salami, Amer- Martin Luther for human masters,” Colos- servicios en español (617) Rev. Larry Russi, Sr. 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 had been retired since 2012. Monday, Jan. 15 th, Trash will be 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. son, Sam Ali, this week. “We breads. “He just had it; he knew sians 3:23 306-3518 Pastor take it for granted because we Martin Luther Capitol Waste Services, were around it all the time.” what to do,” said Sam Ali. 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 He said it had to have lots and Ambrosino, “He was just a Shop on Broadway with a group of devoted customers, includ- great guy and he loved Everett lots of ingredients. The Regu- ing Tom Rogers, the late Richard Baniewicz and others. The lar American was his first big Messinger Insurance and loved the customers who photo was taken with Ali around 1990 and hung on the wall of , Inc. “In Pursuit of Spiritual “No temas, porque yo es- pastorlarry@ one. It was simple, but that came into his Everett store. his shop for years. Agency Often, he would actually sleep was the beauty of it – the reg- 475 Broadway Post-It-Note Advertisingthe 600th block of Broadway, ular. Then he expanded to the on the counter of the shop 00 Ali eventually settled at 696 Italian and others. He used to Everett, MA -02149387-27 because he was so exhausted na’s, he just loved Everett and Broadway until he retired in Phone: 617 7753 and had to open up early the See ALI Page 2 -387- loved the people in Everett.” 2012. Family members tried Fax: 617 thelighthousechurch701. next morning. 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All interested parties may 7:00 PM, Connolly Center 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149. attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. - LEGAL NOTICE - All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard Whereas a petition has been presented by: CITY OF EVERETT regarding the following petition. Property Address: 243 Chelsea Street Map/Lot: K0-03-000018 Whereas a petition has been presented by: Person Requesting: Mr. Joseph J. Savage Property Address: 92 Malden Street. 243 Chelsea Street Map/Lot: L0-05-000040 Everett, MA 02149 BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS Person Requesting: Fernando Lopes To the said Board of Appeals, The owner/applicant proposes 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 26 92 Malden Street. Ev MA02149 to renovate an existing single family house, built in 1903, and EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To the said Board of Appeals, The owner/applicant proposes to convert it to a two-family residence. The existing 5000 sf lot is PHONE: 617-944-0211 FAX: 617-394-2433 change the use of the existing single family dwelling constructed located in a Dwelling District. The lot and structure are noncon- prior to 1926 to a two (2) family dwelling within the Dwelling forming as to setback/s and lot area. This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held district located on a 5020 sf lot with 40’ of frontage. There is a on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, proposed 2 1/2 story addition at the rear of the structure with Reason for Denial: 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the dimensions of 33.8’ x 22.4’. The existing lot frontage of Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning following application: 40’ is nonconforming. Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Violations: An application has been presented to the License Commission Reason for Denial: Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b)Dimensional Requirements (2) b. - for the approval of a Transfer of a Full Alcohol License from Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning requires a lot size of 7000 sf for a two family structure. Applicant Tasty Garden, 444 Broadway to La Perle Caribbean Restau- Ordinance Appendix A as follows: must seek relief in the form of a Special Permit and a finding rant, LLC, which will be located at 444 Broadway, Everett, MA. pursuant to Section 3 General Requirements line (6) as follows: Violations: “Pre-existing, non-conforming structures or uses may be extend- All interested parties may attend.. Appendix A Section 4(b)(2) - Requires the lot area for a two ed. altered or changed in use, providing that such extensions, family dwelling to be 7000 sf. 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Everett is transforming the bus ride into a first-class travel experience, starting at the bus stop. The City of Everett and BostonBRT on Dec. 18 re- vealed a bus stop transformed into a dazzling winter won- Mayor Carlo DeMaria was Creative director behind the derland. The winter Flower joined by Mary Skelton flower bomb, Adrian Gill, Bomb at the School Street in- Roberts at the bus stop on spoke about his work. bound bus stop was designed Broadway. to surprise and delight people traveling along Broadway it’s important that we not average travel time from while also enhancing per- only prioritize but really Everett Square to Down- ceptions of the bus. Research celebrate our buses and the town Boston by more than has shown that enhanced bus people who ride them,” said 20 percent. Everett also be- stops not only grow ridership DeMaria. “We urge everyone came the first city in Mas- by enticing more people to who rides the bus to speak sachusetts to test elevated try the bus, but also make up for more improvements platforms at bus stops, an- wait times feel shorter before and BRT, and if you haven’t other crucial BRT element the bus arrives. ridden the bus lately, you that makes it easier for Jay Monty, Mary Skelton Roberts, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Julia Wallerce, and Adrian Gill Mayor Carlo DeMaria should! The experience may riders – particularly those stand inside the transformed bus stop. welcomed riders as the Bos- be a pleasant surprise.” with wheelchairs, carts, or tonBRT street team handed “Public transportation strollers – to get onto the out hot chocolate and flower should be a delight to use bus. Survey responses in- bouquets while discussing and that includes where you dicated 81 percent support recent bus improvements and access it. Riders deserve the permanent level-boarding the ambitious goal of creat- basics of comfort and shel- platforms, which the City ing New England’s first Gold ter, but we can go bigger and has begun installing at bus Standard Bus Rapid Transit bolder to transform the sim- stops along Broadway. (BRT) corridor. ple bus stop into a truly beau- Stay tuned for more ef- Created by Ad Hoc In- tiful place to be, even in the forts as Everett continues to dustries, led by Adrian Gill, wintertime,” said Mary Skel- lead the region in its dedi- and built florist Krissy Price ton Roberts, co-director of cation to improving the bus of Boston Pollen, the win- climate at the Barr Founda- experience for its residents terscape incorporated a lush tion. “I want to thank Mayor and implementing BRT Ryan Cazeau speaks with tapestry of dried florals and DeMaria for his leadership.” to bring faster commutes Mayor Carlo DeMaria at birch branches, all sprinkled “We’re inspired by flow- throughout the region. the School Street bus stop, which was decorated in with LED “twinkle fairy ers as a universal sign of giv- festive flowers. Mayor Carlo DeMaria is offered a bouquet to bus rider, lights.” The festive nature of ing; they cross all barriers be- Sylvia Oliveira. this holiday-inspired concept tween us. At this time of year produced a magical wonder- as we continue to consider land at the School Street bus the experience of bus riders stop. and BRT, the timing is just One of the most import- right. It’s not only about the ant aspects of Gold Standard metrics in public transporta- BRT is well-designed, en- tion, it’s about the people,” closed stations that provide said Adrian Gill, Founder people with comfort, secu- and Creative Director of Ad rity, and protection from the Hoc Industries. “Why not elements, particularly in the make the bus stop a beautiful cold winter months. As the place to wait?” only Boston-adjacent city This winterscape builds without a rail line, many Ev- on the City’s efforts to el- erett residents depend on the evate the bus experience bus to get them where they for the 10,000 riders who need to go. travel along Broadway each “Broadway is one of day. Everett made national Mayor Carlo DeMaria offered a candy cane to Josalie Mayor Carlo DeMaria greeted guests as they waited for the Greater Boston’s highest-po- headlines with its rush hour Rodrigues while she waited for the bus with her mother, bus at the decorated stop. tential transit corridors, so bus-only lane, which reduced Vilma. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA • 617-389-1101 • www.eramillennium.com MILLENNIUM REAL ESTATE

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