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Everett IndependentPublished by the Independent Newspaper Co. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Some EPS students could be returning to school in March

By Seth Daniel after a few weeks they’ll be protected.” The Everett School School Committeeman Committee voted 7-2 to Marcony Almeida Barros move forward with ne- said he understood the gotiations with the Ever- concerns, but has heard ett Teachers Association too many horror stories (ETA) and form a plan about kids getting lost in that would bring willing remote schooling or being families back to school home alone and isolated. throughout the month of “I’m hopeful and I be- March. lieve by approving a plan, Any new plan will only with the vaccine and other Several police officers and firefighters were present online Monday night for promotions in the departments. Fire Lt. be in effect after an ex- things happening now… Sabato LoRusso was promoted to Deputy Chief; and Firefighter Daniel Lloyd was promoted to lieutenant. Meanwhile, in tensive negotiation with that we’re going to be able the Everett Police, Officers John Cristiano and Robert Hall were promoted to sergeant; Lt. Scott Stallbaum to captain; and teachers that is happening to move forward with this Sgts. Jeff Gilmore, Stephen Panzini and Larry Jedrey to lieutenant. this week, and a signed tiered re-entry plan,” he Memorandum of Un- said. “We have all heard derstanding (MOU) that the same thing from dif- City to bid out senior meal program details every facet of the ferent parents that they return plan. are desperate and want Voting against the their kids back in school.” to try to draw in more equity plan – which would bring Chair Frank Parker teachers back before vac- Council meeting on Mon- a week of 520 meals per and on Tuesday the City pointed out that under the By Seth Daniel cination on March 8 and day night when it was dis- day from Rita’s Catering produced a bid document plan, kids would enter in then slowly roll children The City will bid out cussed who the providers and The Square Deli. City with a menu for each day a phased approach. That into hybrid models on the daily meal service for were and how they were employees and other vol- in March and the potential would mean on March March 15 – were Mem- March deliveries in an ef- picked. Adrien said the unteers deliver the meals cost. 15, special education stu- bers Allan Panarese and fort to diversify the con- process was not equita- to mostly senior citizens The City published dents would return in the Millie Cardello. Both pre- tractors making the City’s ble and excluded a lot of and physically challenged the bid this week and is hybrid format. On March ferred a plan that would nd meals and reaping the restaurants in the City who residents. hoping to get outreach to 22 it would be K-2 have waited until at least guaranteed income from might have wanted to shift Robert Moreschi, the more restaurants and food grade, then on March the first vaccination shot rd th the City contract. gears and scale up to pro- Chief Procurement Offi- providers/caterers for the 29 it would be 3 to 5 to begin going back to hy- It was a matter that was vide some of the meals. cer, said on Monday that March program. grades. Then there would brid. brought to light by Coun- At the moment the City they would be willing to be a re-assessment and “I do believe it would cilor Gerly Adrien at the takes delivery five days bid out the program again, consideration of the older See SENIOR MEALS Page 7 be helpful if the teachers students’ return schedule. were to get their first shot “That’s two months and because after a few weeks that means two months of with the first shot, you’re vaccine distribution and 95 percent protected and the next phase of people – Officials having a hard time finding that just gives those who greater availability and a don’t get it some protec- more secure and efficient tions,” said Panarese, who pipeline,” he said. “There qualified candidates for positions has worked on the COVID are things like that to take frontlines as a Respiratory into account over the next By Seth Daniel have been vacant for verse group of candidates ter array of candidates Therapist. “I’m sorry, but eight weeks as the plan some time. that we have not been to meet our needs,” said what I’ve seen (at the hos- goes on.” City officials told the Councilor Fred Ca- able to attract to date,” Deveney. pital), I think they should City Council on Mon- pone brought the matter said Mayoral Chief of For the new director get the first shot and then day they are having a up in an order on the Staff Erin Deveney. of the Office of Diversi- See SCHOOLS Page 7 hard time filling critical agenda asking about the City Solicitor Colleen ty, Equity and Inclusion positions in the admin- Elections Commissioner Mejia said they do plan – proposed more than a istration, including the and the Library Director. to hire a recruiting com- year ago – that position DeMaria not giving up Election Commissioner, The Council just recent- pany to help draw at- also remains open and Diversity Director and ly filled the ISD Direc- tention to the many key has not had qualified can- on teacher vaccination the Planning and Devel- tor position with long- positions that are and re- didates to date. The City opment Director, among time Facilities Director main vacant. has sought help from By Seth Daniel ic and we do have ample others. George Lane, but so far For the Planning Di- Boston on the matter, spots open. We could To that end they told many key positions re- rector, the City got 12 while at the same time Mayor Carlo DeMaria instead be vaccinating the Council they would main vacant and the applications, but none of Chelsea had more than has not given up on his teachers. There’s pressure be hiring an outside job City continues to have them were fully qualified 60 candidates apply for a plan to try to get teach- to get teachers vaccinated recruiter to try to lure difficulty finding a good and that position remains similar position there and ers in the Everett Public even though information candidates to these City group of candidates. open. Schools (EPS) vaccinated was shared that school positions, some of which “We really want a di- “We hope to get a bet- See POSITIONS Page 5 ahead of schedule so as to children aren’t a contrib- enter into a smoother and utor to the spread.” safer return to hybrid ed- Supt. Tahiliani is join- Everett vaccination clinic combines with Cataldo for second operation ucation. ing the mayor in that push At the School Com- as well, and also said they By Seth Daniel cessfully vaccinated 386 rector Deanna Devaney miliar site for Everett mittee meeting Feb. 16, are formulating a wait list eligible individuals with said they will be con- residents and they’re and reiterated this week, of teachers were there any Not one dose of the the assistance of Catal- tinuing the clinics next more apt to go there than the mayor said he is con- leftover vaccine available COVID-19 vaccine went do…We have another weekend, and have a to travel to another area, tinuing to plead with Gov. that had been unused at to waste last weekend at clinic scheduled for this goal of getting transla- especially with the vac- Charlie Baker to allow the end of any clinic. the second City of Ever- Saturday Feb 27. These tion in place. cine being so unknown Everett to be a pilot pro- The Everett Teacher’s ett and Cataldo Ambu- appointments are all “Our next goal is to to a lot of people,” she gram in the state when it Association (ETA) is lance vaccination clinic booked, but we may be work with the state to said. comes to teacher vaccina- working with the Everett in the former Pope John opening up additional get interpreters at the Devaney added that tion. Public Schools and the High School. spots. clinics,” she said. “This the odd number of 386 “I’m still not giving up mayor on that wait list, The effort was able “The City will contin- week we had all the in- didn’t mean doses went hope,” he said. “We did in addition to pushing for face a setback on our plan vaccination as well. to vaccinate 386 seniors ue these clinics as long formation translated so to waste. She said some that were 75 and over, as to vaccinate teachers, but as the State provides us people who don’t speak vials had 11 doses and I’m not giving up hope well as the new catego- with the medication/dos- English have the infor- that accounted for the un- the governor would allow ries of those 65 and over, es,” said the mayor. “We mation they need.” even number, and that no just the City of Everett in THINKING OF having two co-morbidi- are working with the Ev- She said they plan to doses last Saturday went a pilot program to vacci- SELLING YOUR ties or are living in senior erett Housing Authority translate into Spanish, to waste at the clinic. nate,” he said. “We would congregate homes. to be able to vaccinate Portuguese and Haitian Councilor Michael HOUSE??? accommodate those 75- Call for an “On Saturday we their residents soon. I Kreyol. McLaughlin said the plus and 65-plus, those "Absolutely FREE had another successful will continue to advocate She also said the site clinic is very well-run with two co-morbidities Market Analysis" COVID-19 vaccine clin- for our teachers to be has become popular be- and he hopes the state and also vaccinate our 617-461 4238 ic at Pope John,” said moved up in the priority cause it’s familiar and will continue to provide teachers. We are running www.unitedbrokersworld.com the mayor. “The Everett list.” close to home. into situations where we Board of Health suc- Communications Di- “We do find it’s a fa- See VACCINE CLINIC Page 4 have our vaccination clin-

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AN UNFATHOMABLE NUMBER

When COVID-19 first came into our national- con sciousness more than a year ago, it was just a blip on the news. The prospect that a viral bug originating halfway around the world would alter every aspect of our lives seemed inconceivable. And even if the virus did come here, America was not some third-world country. We had confidence that the world’s best medical care system and scientific minds would work together to prevent something as seemingly trivial as a mere virus from overwhelming our nation. But one year -- and 500,000 American lives -- later, that which was unimaginable has become a nightmarish reality. To be sure, the unprecedented incompetence and out- right malevolence of the previous administration con- tributed substantially to amplify and worsen the prob- lems brought on by the pandemic. But even in a best-case scenario, the virus would have upended every aspect of our lives. Although the politicization of the virus contributed to our nation’s suffering, the pandemic still would have caused death and economic turmoil to an unprecedented extent. Guest Op-Ed The official count of 500,000 COVID deaths was sur- passed this week. Let’s hope that as we move forward and as the daily numbers of deaths and hospitalizations Making your funeral arrangements continue to decline, we have learned that despite our Dr. Glenn Mollette sad reminder that we must good friend sold us small want to go. Decide how high-tech lifestyle, we are no match for Mother Nature. take prudent steps toward life insurance policies. He much you want to spend. The pandemic has exposed many problems in our A good friend died re- covering our burial/funer- also talked us into pay- You can plan everything. country, including the inadequacy of our health care cently. At the age of 80 al costs. ing extra for a disabili- Pick out everything. Most and all his life insurance system, especially for minority groups, and the danger I don’t want my wife or ty wavier on the policy. likely pay for everything. had expired and his sav- children to have to figure The disability wavier was of politicizing scientific information. Just make sure you are ings was spent. His fami- it out after I’m dead. Of- the only way I was able dealing with a very trusted Hopefully, we have recognized our multitude of mis- ly, financially, were living ten, we don’t get a choice. to maintain that life in- funeral director. Write out takes and we will make the necessary investments in our from week to week. His We die way before we surance policy which we everything you want done failing health along with have time to make our used 13 years after he sold health care and pandemic detection systems to ensure including music, speakers Covid-19 put him in an final arrangements. This it to us. It was the only that we will be ready for the next pandemic. and anything specific you Intensive Care Unit for happens a lot. This is why way I could have paid for As the philosopher succinctly put it, those who do not want them to say. It’s up to days apart from his family we need to do it now or as that funeral, unless I could learn from the past are condemned to repeat it. where he died. His hos- soon as we can. have borrowed more mon- you of course. Make sev- pitalization brought more Another dear friend re- ey on my house. This was eral copies of your wishes bills and financial hard- cently died very young. doubtful because I already and what you have done. SPRING IS IN THE AIR ship for those left behind. Her family was strapped had a second mortgage on It’s amazing how people Needless to say, there for cash and went the rout the house from trying to lose stuff. wasn’t any money to pay of cremation. Cremation pay other medical bills. When we are dead, This winter has not been a particularly difficult one for a casket, embalming, is costing between $2500 I would have been hurt- we won’t care. We won’t for us in the Northeast, although February has been plot of ground and a grave to $7500 depending on ing and probably would know, but we care now. colder and stormier than January. marker. where you live. Not have had to go the cheap- I know most of us care But with temperatures reaching the 50s by the mid- His young adult son put cheap. My Navy son said, est route available for her about those we leave be- dle of this week, there is the feeling that spring is just together their dire scenario “Dad, just cremate me funeral. It was simply the hind. This is one way we and sent it out to everyone and scatter my remains grace of God and a wise around the corner. can help them to know his family knew. Within a over the north Atlantic.” I insurance agent who saved how and what we want We realize that “spring” is a relative term for those of week 103 friends had giv- pray he lives to be a hun- us in that respect. done and relieve their us living on the Massachusetts coast, but undeniably the en $20,300 to momentari- dred and his grandchildren My mother and father burden by making the ar- onset of warmer weather will provide more opportuni- ly rescue this family from have to do that. in law both died recently rangements ourselves. ties to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine their perilous situation. It Some of you know my and their funeral expenses was enough money to buy wife died back in 2002. alone were over $14,000 after months of being cooped-up amidst our pandemic Glenn Mollette is the a casket, embalming, a Her funeral cost me about each. Fortunately, they publisher of Newburgh quarantines. plot of ground and a small $10,000 and her grave had saved enough money Press, Liberty Torch and Spring traditionally symbolizes rebirth and rejuvena- grave memorial marker. plot was $600. I was cash to cover these costs. You various other publishing tion. That thought is especially meaningful in the spring Do you have 103 strapped at the age of 47. can spend less and you can imprints; a national col- of 2021. friends who would give I had nothing but medi- spend more of course. The umnist – American Issues Hopefully, the coming of spring and the availabili- $20 to $2000 each to pay cal bills and a house pay- question is do you want for your burial expenses? ment. I wasn’t prepared your family to have to fig- and Common Sense opin- ty of mass vaccinations will enable all of us to emerge I know I do not. Such an for a funeral, mentally or ure it out? Sit down with ions, analysis, stories and from our cocoons and allow us to return safely to our outpouring was a testi- financially. The only thing a trusted funeral director features appear each week pre-pandemic lives. mony to his life and the that saved me was a year and begin making prepa- In over 500 newspapers, lives of so many he had before she was diagnosed rations now. websites and blogs across touched. This story is a with multiple sclerosis, a Decide which route you the United States. LETTERS to the Editor

FOR THOSE ly successful. It has been ties best. pate in ‘meals on wheels’ Everett WHO STAFF THE a true game-changer for Michael McLaughlin and others who are eligi- Independent VACCINE CLINIC our community and I hope Ward 6 Councilor ble but not able to travel to that Governor Charlie a vaccine site. Published by the Independent Newspaper Group Dear Editor: Baker will see the direct STATEMENT AARP Massachusetts On Saturday I had the has been urging poli- pleasure of attending the impact it has had on our OF AARP Directory residents and allow us to cymakers to prioritize vaccine clinic held right MASSACHUSETTS the vaccination of older be a model community of Advertising & Marketing Business here in Everett at the Dear Editor, Americans because of success in the fight against Director of Marketing Accounts Executive former Pope John High On behalf of our the risk they face from COVID-19 to continue to Debra DiGregorio Judy Russi School. I had the oppor- 775,000 members and all COVID-19. Since the [email protected] tunity to see firsthand the administer the vaccine in older Massachusetts resi- start of the pandemic, Editorial amazing professionalism our community so that our dents, we thank Governor nearly 95% of the deaths Assistant Marketing Director Page Design, Copy Editing and dedication that both one-on-one relationships Baker for opening the next from COVID-19 have Maureen DiBella Scott Yates the DeMaria and Cataldo encourage our residents to phase of COVID-19 vac- been among people 50 Kane DiMasso-Scott feel comfortable in taking cinations to people aged and older. The science has Senior Sales Associates Ambulance staff provid- this vaccine. We need and 65 and over and those with clearly shown that the old- Kathleen Bright Reporting Staff ed to each of the 386 res- idents that came through will continue pushing on certain health conditions. er people are, the higher Sioux Gerow Seth Daniel We are also pleased to the door. I would like to the Baker Administration risk they face if they con- ([email protected]) to help us get our teach- see that the local Boards tract COVID-19. Legal Advertising Cary Shuman personally thank Mayor ers and front-line workers of Health will be able to We support the prioriti- Ellen Bertino ([email protected]) DeMaria, Deanna Dev- also vaccinated quickly. vaccinate homebound se- zation of older Americans aney, Public Health Nurse We have listened to the niors, and that efforts are in the vaccine allocation Printer Sabrina Firicano, Chad Governor for a year now, focused around outreach process. GateHouse Media Luongo, Erin Deveney I hope he will return the to vulnerable, hard to Mike Festa Phone: 781-485-0588 • Fax: 781-485-1403 and all of the staff who same respect and now of- reach populations, includ- AARP Massachusetts E-Mail: [email protected] have worked tirelessly to fer support to local leaders ing homebound seniors, State Director see this become extreme- who know our communi- individuals who partici- Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Page 3 Everett in ‘Yellow’ Zone for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak FUELING OUR SUCCESS

The numbers of Thank you for doing (Last 14 Days)- 41.3 done Monday to Thursday, COVID-19 cases went your part, it’s working. •Total COVID Tests 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then downward significantly Keep wearing your mask, (Last 14 Days)- 6,723 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Friday over the past week, and wash your hands, and so- •Percent Positivity and Saturdays, testing is particularly in the past few cially distance.” (Last 14 Days) 4.95% done noon to 6 p.m. days – a move that helped Cases for the week The most recent num- Additionally, there is move Everett from the were down to 104, with bers are as follows: a new testing resource state’s ‘red’ category and 159 cases registering in •Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 6 for Everett residents only into the state’s ‘yellow’ the previous week and far •Monday, Feb. 22 – 9 via the Mass General category for the first time fewer over the last several •Sunday, Feb. 21 – 17 COVID-19 testing van. since the pandemic began. weeks than in the January •Saturday, Feb. 20 – 7 The van is located every “For the first week Ev- surge. It has been a slow •Friday, Feb. 19 – 19 Thursday at the Norwood erett has moved from Red and steady decline lately, •Thursday, Feb. 18 – 24 Street Parking Lot in Ev- to Yellow,” said Mayor which is what led to the •Wednesday, Feb. 17 – erett Square. The hours are Carlo DeMaria. “I am re-designation of the com- 9 from 8 a.m. to noon and hopeful that we can con- munity to “yellow” by the •Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 13 proof of Everett residen- tinue to see the decrease in state. Some of the metrics On Monday, Jan. 4, Ev- cy is required. Updates on the amount of daily cases from the past week in- erett moved its testing full- the van are posted on the and continue to see the clude: time indoors at the Samuel Kraft Community Health percent positivity decrease •Average Daily Inci- Gentile Recreation Center website. as well. dence Rate per 100,000 on Elm Street. Testing is A big Thank You to the professionals at ExxonMobil’s Free training for CNC being offered to residents by organizations Everett Terminal for awarding the Everett Public Schools a generous donation as part of its expansive Good Neighbor Mayor Carlo DeMaria training program seems targets adults who are fac- companies include, Nova Grant program. Pictured here are Supt. Priya Tahiliani and is pleased to announce like a fantastic opportuni- ing employment challeng- Biomedical in Waltham, Terminal Supervisor Dean Gockel, who made the check that Minuteman Techni- ty,” said Mayor DeMaria. es due to the COVID-19 presentation at the terminal on Beacham Street. Thanks Rolls-Royce in Walpole, cal Institute, Common- “Not everyone is meant pandemic. Minuteman also to ExxonMobil Facility Coordinator Mary Martell for all wealth Corporation, and to be on a scholastic path, will be providing students and Tecomet in Woburn. of her help. MassHire Boards are col- and I think it is great that training to learn how to Everett residents are laborating with regional Minuteman Technical In- operate and manage the encouraged to apply. For Real Estate AUCTION partners to provide a free stitute is offering a pro- CNC machine as well as more information about 300-hour training program gram that can train some- establish working condi- OCEAN VIEW HOME – OVERSIZED LOT in Computer Numeric one to have a technical tions. Classes will be held the CNC Operator pro- OVERLOOKING REVERE BEACH Control (CNC) Machine career. I look forward to every Monday-Thursday gram or to learn how to Operation for unemployed learning about the other evening. apply, please contact Min- or under-employed adults. programs that Minuteman Minuteman has part- uteman Technical Insti- Training programs are has to offer.” nered with companies tute’s Executive Director, scheduled to begin on The training program who have said they need March 1. is scheduled to run for 15 trained skilled workers Nancy Houle, at 781-861- More than a Name: “The CNC Operator weeks through June 17 and in their facilities. Some 7151. 624 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, MA John Adams 2,805± sf, 3BR, 2-1/2BA Colonial on .31 Acres Rep. McGonagle announces fire safety grant awards Friday, March 12 at 11am On-site Open House: Friday, March 5 (11am-1pm) Rep. Joseph McGo- for the people of Ever- and his team at the Everett there was not a single fire Info, Full Terms, Broker Reg & More at: nagle is pleased to an- ett,” said McGonagle. “In Fire Department for pro- related death of a child in www.JJManning.com nounced the 2021 fire a community like ours, tecting our City and all the 2020. Senior SAFE was 800.521.0111 MA Co. Lic 3184 • Ref 21-1896 safety grants awarded to where many structures work they personally do created more recently and the City of Everett. The are older and close togeth- in educating our residents educates seniors on fire - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT Everett Fire Department er, fire safety is crucial on fire safety.” prevention, home safety received $6,380 for the knowledge that can be S.A.F.E was created 26 and what do to in case of Independent News Group S.A.F.E Grant (Student life-saving. I’m grateful years ago and has seen a fire. Seniors are the most Awareness of Fire Edu- the State continues to sup- cation) and $2,880 for the annual child fire deaths vulnerable population to 2 BOARDcolumns OF APPEALS (3.37 inches) x 3 inches port these programs that Senior SAFE Grant. reduced by 78% since its’ fire related deaths and the 484 Broadway, Everett, Massachusetts 02149 “I am very pleased with serve the Commonwealth creation. Thanks to this program has shown great (617) 381-7445 our 2021 grant money for so well. Also, a special program and the support strides in preventing these fire safety and education thank you to Chief Carli of local fire departments, tragedies. To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Fire on Lewis St. causes damage; woman saved from second floor Monday, March 15,2021 at 7:00 PM in regards to an application for zoning relief. In response to Governor Baker’s declaration of a public health emergency and the related Emergency Executive By Seth Daniel Credited with the save was being saved, the rest down the Parkway for a Order dated March 12, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall Firefighters from En- were Acting Lt. Dockery, of the crews focused on short period of time to ac- be meeting remotely until further notice. The audioconferencing application Zoom will be used for this purpose. An online link gine 4 made a quick stop Firefighter Rutledge and putting out the fire in the cess a fire hydrant there. Firefighter Gardner. basement, and keeping it The home was only two and telephone access number will be provided on all meeting of a scary fire at 40 Lewis agendas and also on the Board’s website. This application St. on Monday night, and The woman was not from spreading beyond houses up from the Park- will permit the public to access and participate in future Board in the process were able injured and no firefighters the first floor. He said it way and on the north side meetings and hearings. Instructions for joining meetings in this manner will be provided on the City and City Clerk’s website. In to save a woman pleading were injured in the blaze was a good stop and they of Lewis Street. either. were successful. addition, Everett Community TV (ECTV) may provide coverage for help from a smoky, of these meetings. We extend our thanks for your understand- second-story window. Carli said as the woman Crews did have to shut ing and participation in this manner, which is intended to keep Fire Chief Tony Car- members of the Board and the public safe. li said the fire broke out Whereas a petition has been presented by: around 7:30 p.m. and crews were on scene Property Address: 54 Tileston Street about three hours, with a Map/Parcel: G0-01-000157 return Tuesday morning Person Requesting: Ms. Claudinei Alves for “hot spots.” Mr. Edvalada M. Goncalves “It’s a good amount of 54 Tileston Street damage, and the damages Everett, MA 02149 are extensive, so proba- To the said Board of Appeals, the applicant seeks to convert the bly around $400,000 to ESCAPE FOR A existing Three (3) family residence built prior to 1899 into a Six $500,000,” he said. “The (6) family residence. firefighters were facing LITTLE WHILE. fire and heavy smoke Reason for Denial: when the arrived on We’ll take care of The proposed use as a 6 family is not an allowed use. The Plot plan that was submitted does not indicate any proposed scene.” the rest. parking spaces were 12 spaces are required. The fire was mostly in the basement, and could Zoning Ordinance: OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT be electrical in nature, but Section 4 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance a) Uses allows AND YOU’LL RECEIVE FREE: for a maximum of 3 units provided it was built prior to August is still under investiga- 1926. tion. It spread heavily to → Instant issue ATM/VISA® check card with access to Allpoint® ATM network the first floor, and smoke Section 4 Dwelling Districts paragraph 17 which states, the damage inundated the rest → Online Banking, Bill Pay and e-Statements following: of the two-family, own- Conversion of Dwelling. No new dwelling unit created by the → Mobile Banking, People Pay and Mobile conversion of an existing dwelling shall be permitted unless the er-occupied home. 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Black History in Everett BLACK HISTORY MONTH Arthur E. Jordan: First African American City Councilor EDITOR’S NOTE: icans in Everett, taken ‘They Came from Ever- cy in Everett History. For The following is part of a from vignettes written by ett.’ The histories of many years, it was widely be- month-long series about former City Clerk Michael black residents of Everett lieved that Robert Smith noteworthy black Amer- Matarazzo in his book might surprise readers, of Woodville Street was as many of their stories the first African-American have never been fully told. elected to the Everett City There are judges, former Council in 1929. It turns slaves who become hotel out that it was Arthur E. operators, football players Jordan in 1901. and a former ambassador. Arthur E. Jordan was It is hoped our readers en- born on June 7, 1877 joy these pieces as much to Alfred and Amanda as we did. Matarazzo’s (Stringer) Jordan. The Jor- book is available at book- dans were originally from blues.com. Virginia and came north after the Civil War and This week, The Everett Police remember Officer Earl In 1901, the Everett Re- settled on Charles Street Clemons Jr. Clemons grew up in Everett and attended publican Committee nom- in Charlestown. Everett High School. He became a member of the Ever- inated Arthur E. Jordan On April 25, 1898 ett Police Department in January 1977. He served as a member of the Operations Division, working as a patrol for one of the three seats the United States de- officer. Clemons passed away in 2001. on the Common Council clared war on Spain fol- in Ward Five. At the time, lowing the sinking of the the GOP nomination en- Battleship Maine in Hava- lips, the daughter of Sam- in Company L by plac- sured election and Mr. Jor- na harbor on February 15, uel and Harriet (Shephard) ing them in charge of the dan was indeed elected. 1898. Arthur joined the Phillips of Chelsea. town of Ganco and then At its core, that doesn’t 6th Massachusetts Infan- When Company L first assigning them to protect sound like much of a try, Company L, the only met up with the rest of the the American and English story, and judging from African-American com- 6th Massachusetts in Bal- Consulate at Arecibo. The newspaper accounts, it pany assigned to an oth- timore, the other compa- Company displayed great wasn’t. Except for a brief erwise all-white regiment. nies were at first shocked courage and restraint as mention in both the Bos- Four days before the to see an all “colored” they protected the consul- ton Globe and the Boston Company was moved company led by “colored” ates from a riotous crowd Though it has been mistaken for many years that another Post, the story did not from Camp Dewey in officers. After the initial of 500 machete-wielding man was the first black councilor, in fact the first black man generate much interest. South Framingham to shock, however, Company locals in a town occupied to serve on the Everett Council was Arthur E. Jordan in The lack of publicity that Camp Russell A. Alger, L was subject to thunder- by the Spanish Army. With 1901. Jordan fought valiantly in the Spanish American War the story generated led to near Falls Church, VA, and worked in the leather industry. ous and continuous ap- bayonets fixed, Company a decades-long inaccura- Arthur married Mary Phil- plause. L stared down the crowd The 6th Massachusetts threatening the consulate arrived at Camp Alger on until reinforcements ar- the 22nd of May and on rived. Historic Figures the 28th it was reviewed in With the signing of an parade by President Wil- armistice on August 12 liam McKinley who com- and the Treaty of Paris on Madeline “Maddy” English plimented the Company. December 10, the war was Not everyone was con- over and Arthur and Com- vinced, however, that pany L returned to Boston By Seth Daniel assigned to the Racine Company L could perform and received a hero’s wel- Belles of Wisconsin, one under the stress of battle. come. Maddy English was of the four original teams. Their biggest doubter was While Arthur made born on February 22, 1925 Due in large part to their commanding officer, it through the war un- in Everett Massachusetts. her outstanding abilities Brigadier General George scathed, his marriage Maddy was the daughter both on the field and at A. Garretson, who tried wasn’t so fortunate. The of Ambrose Tobias En- the plate, Maddy and the to have the Company couple, who had settled glish, a longtime Everett Racine Belles won the transferred to an all Afri- with Arthur’s widowed city official who served AAGPBL’s first Cham- can-American regiment. mother on Davis Street, as Everett’s Acting Mayor pionship Title in 1943. In When that failed, he ex- had welcomed a daughter from July 1947-January 1946, the AAGPBL put tensively drilled the Com- to the family in 1899, but 1948, and Anne English. together their first ever pany in blazing heat, and divorced in 1900. While there were no or- All-Star Team, selecting when they performed ad- Arthur went to work on ganized interscholastic Maddy as their starting mirably in every test, Gar- High Street in Boston for sports while she attend- third-baseman, an honor retson withdrew his objec- the Pevear Leather Com- ed Everett High School, she would enjoy again tion and complimented the pany as a leather sorter Maddy involved herself in in 1948 and 1949. She Company through their inspecting and classifying pickup games around the is tied for the league commander Captain Wil- according to the quali- Boston area, eventually record for stolen bases liam J. Williams. tative features such as joining a Massachusetts in a single game, post- On July 8, Arthur and quality, color, size, thick- softball team in 1939, who ing seven stolen bases the 6th Massachusetts ness, softness and natural played their home games in 1947. Maddy played boarded the newly com- defects. He moved out on the concrete floor of the nine seasons with the missioned USS Yale and of his mother’s house to Boston Garden when the Racine Belles before headed toward Cuba. Lt. an apartment on Tileston Bruins and Celtics teams ending her profession- William Jackson was ap- Street. It was while living were out of town. Her al baseball career in pointed acting captain on Tileston Street that Ar- stand-out athleticism at 1951. as Captain Williams was thur was elected as one of third-base caught the eye Following her re- unable to accompany the the three common coun- of a professional baseball tirement from profes- men due to a serious case cilors from what was then scout, who invited her to a sional sports, Maddy of typhoid fever. The Yale Ward Five. He lived for tryout at Wrigley Field in served as the play- sat offshore as the island several years before mov- Chicago in 1943. er-manager of an all-star A baseball card of the late Madeline ‘Maddy’ English. of Cuba was about to be ing to Alfred Street and With the US entangled softball team in Lynn, surrendered to the U.S. eventually followed his Troops and the orders employment to Lynn. in World War II, Phil- Massachusetts for five letics Hall of Fame, the bringing professional came after 17 days on Arthur married again ip Wrigley, owner of the years. During this time, Women in Sports Hall of women’s baseball to the board the Yale sending in 1913 to Minnie L. Wrigley Company and she earned her Bachelor Fame, and the Sports Mu- spotlight in America, the them to Puerto Rico. Soon Bowden (Fisher); a wid- the Chicago Cubs, found- of Science Degree in ed- seum of New England. A National Baseball Hall after setting up camp at ow originally from Nash- ed the All-American Girls ucation from Boston Uni- permanent display ded- of Fame hosted an event Guanica, Company L was ville, Tennessee. That Professional Baseball versity in 1957, receiving icated to the AAGPBL in 2003 to honor those one of two companies same year, he was elect- League (AAGPBL) in her Master’s Degree in players was introduced athletes who made this a called to guard the pe- ed as an officer in the 6th 1943 to keep the public in- 1962. Maddy commenced in 1988 in the Baseball reality; in attendance was rimeter from attack. They Massachusetts Veterans terested in baseball while her 27-year career at the Hall of Fame and Muse- Maddy English, who gave set up their position on a Association. He would many MLB teams had Parlin Junior High School um in Cooperstown, NY. a speech to an audience of small hill that overlooked remain in the leather in- their star-rosters depleted in 1960, spending 10 years Maddy and the rest of her over 200-people, recount- a coffee hacienda in Yau- dustry in Boston and Lynn due to the draft. Wrigley as a classroom and physi- professional counterparts ing her career as one of the co. The attack, to become and would eventually land sent scouts around the cal education teacher fol- rose greatly in notori- world’s first female -pro known as the Battle of with Monarch Leather in US and Canada to find lowed by 17 years as the ety following the 1992 fessional baseball players. Yauco, indeed came just Chicago, Illinois. While the proper talent to field school’s guidance coun- film, “A League of Their In 2003, the Madeline before midnight and by working in Chicago, Ar- teams. 280 women were selor, advising students Own,” starring Geena Da- English School was ded- daybreak a full firefight thur fell ill and died just chosen to tryout in Chica- on future educational and vis, Tom Hanks, Madon- icated to this trailblazing ensued. Despite being out- three days after his 41st go; of them, 60 were cho- career paths. na, Lori Petty, and Rosie Everett-native. Maddy numbered, they forced an birthday. More certainly sen to play in the newly Maddy English has O’Donnell, which focused passed away on August enemy retreat. needs to be learned about founded AAGPBL. Mad- been inducted into the on the AAGBPL. As a re- 21, 2004 in her hometown Brigadier General Gar- this Everett pioneer. dy English was one of the Boston University Ath- sult of the film’s success in of Everett at the age of 79. athletes chosen and was retson showed his faith

PB MARKETPLACE Vaccine Clinic // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SINCE 1985 the quantities of vaccine to administer the vaccine tened to the Governor for tion to help obtain vac- to the City that they have in our community so that a year now, I hope he will cine in those communi- been. our one-on-one relation- return the same respect ties. we buy “It has been a true ships encourage our resi- and now offer support to “We look forward to game-changer for our dents to feel comfortable local leaders who know having them provide re- unopened boxes community and I hope in taking this vaccine,” our communities best.” sources to us like boots  Sports Cards that Governor Baker will he said. “We need and Everett was identified on the ground to get word  see the direct impact it will continue pushing early last week as one of out about the vaccine,” Gaming Cards has had on our residents on the Baker Adminis- 20 communities to get said Devaney. “We have  Non Sports Cards and allow us to be a mod- tration to help us get our vaccine resource priority been impacted, but our  Vintage Collections el community of suc- teachers and front-line – with an informational numbers are good right Call Paul 617-791-5274 cess in the fight against workers also vaccinat- campaign to be launched now.” [email protected] COVID-19 to continue ed quickly. We have lis- and a $1 million alloca- Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Page 5 Hundreds of desks given to EPS students

By Seth Daniel and quick action to help Everett and came across have the time or know- someone out. an old desk in the attic. He how to assemble a desk. Like many great ef- That’s just what hap- cleaned it up and painted it The last thing they wanted forts during COVID-19, pened last October when and wondered what to do was to deliver a box with a the student desk delivery Schiavo had been noticing with it. desk inside that never got program started by Parlin that a lot of her students So, he called Schiavo. put together. School Teacher Stacy didn’t have a great place In this case: Two plus Between the donated Schiavo and Firefighter to work and attend remote two equaled more than desks, and the more stan- Joe MacLaughlin began classes. Meanwhile, Ma- four. In fact it equaled a dard Amazon desks they with a pressing need, a cLaughlin was cleaning successful venture that has now deliver to students, call between old friends, out his parents’ home in now provided hundreds of the volunteer effort has desks to kids in the Everett deployed more than 140 Public Schools (EPS) of desks to Everett students all ages and grade levels. across the city, and much “I had that desk and it more is to come. With the was in good shape and I help of School Commit- didn’t want to throw it in a teeman Marcony Almeida dumpster because I knew Barros, many school lead- with remote school there ers and elected officials were probably some kids across the city – the effort A student from Ms. Otfinoski’s classroom enjoys his new that could use it in Ever- is really “snowballing,” desk. ett,” said MacLaughlin. “I they said. knew Stacy and reached Last Sunday, Ma- during his delivery rounds to be addressed. out and asked her if any cLaughlin was able to use and feels for the kids try- “It’s so much how we kids could use a desk.” donated gift cards to rent ing to learn in spaces that grew up in Everett,” said Said Schiavo, “I a U-Haul and deliver 20 just aren’t optimal or are MacLaughlin. “Everett reached out to parents on desks to students all over cramped. was always a blue-col- our Dojo platform and had the city in one of their “Most of the places I’ve lar city. No one ever was six parents immediately larger efforts to date. His delivered desks there is in need and everyone al- say they could use a desk. living room was so inun- a clear need,” he said. “I ways came together. If I gave it to the first one and dated with Amazon desk delivered to an apartment someone needed some- then we were also able to assembly lines that they and the student had us take thing, the whole neigh- get donations to take care had to move down to the it to their room and there borhood pitched in. That’s of the rest of them.” cellar for more space. were four mattresses on what you’re seeing hap- Then the donations But that’s just the logis- the floor and we wedged pen here…Once you see A Madeline English student shows off her new desk and came pouring in – desks tics of it all, and the heart the desk between two mat- someone’s reaction and work space. from all over their net- of the matter and the need tresses and that’s where feel the gratitude and en- work of people in Everett is where the pencil hits the this student was learning thusiasm, you just want to and alumni of EPS that paper on this story. and having school. It’s do it again.” heard and donated. They “One thing I noticed really tough. A lot of the Said Schiavo, “It gives even got a 400 pound Ma- when I was teaching my parents think they have everyone such a great feel- hogany desk from a retired students is they have other to bring it back. When we ing when you’re helping judge in Marblehead. That siblings often that are also tell them their student can people and helping stu- morphed into not just do- remote learning,” she said. keep it forever, they get dents. Some have asked nations of desks, but also “They often didn’t have a so emotional. So many my what’s my angle and new desks from Amazon place to work and didn’t people just want others to what I’m looking for with bolstered by a fundraising want to turn on their video know their situation and this. There is no angle. It’s effort that had a goal of or unmute because their to be able to talk about it about helping people. It’s $3,000 but has already hit siblings were right beside with someone.” such a great feeling that $5,000. them with the volume Schiavo grew up in Ev- you want to keep going “Word spread by mouth up…A lot of times you erett, as did MacLaughlin, and we’ll keep going. We don’t know what’s going at first and people wanted and both have worked for haven’t even started to to give us used desks, and on. A lot of kids won’t the City in their respec- touch our donations and then they wanted to give come off mute because tive careers for several we have so many other us money because they they’re all in the same decades. In fact, both at- kids that would like to didn’t have any desks,” space and another sibling tended the Parlin School have a desk to work on.” Parlin School teacher Stacy Schiavo and Firefighter Joe said Schiavo. “So, we is beside them with the MacLaughlin started out with just one desk to one student, as kids, and both have Any student in Everett took the donated mon- computer and my student but their effort now has reached nearly 150 students in been teachers at the Parlin Public Schools that needs Everett Public Schools. They said they’ll keep going until ey and bought Amazon doesn’t want that heard. desks. We got it delivered With these desks, they can as well – with MacLaugh- a desk should reach out the need if fully met and every student has a good place to lin working as a teacher to their teacher, who will work from home. and we do the assembly… have their own area and It really snowballed.” that helps the situation. It there a few years before relay the message to Schi- MacLaughlin said they has been heartwarming to landing on the Everett Fire avo and MacLaughlin. decided to assemble the see them take ownership Department. Both under- From there, the logistics desks and deliver them of their new space, and stand and know the Ever- will be worked out with ready to go to students be- clearly they all need it.” ett of yesteryear and the the teacher. cause they know everyone MacLaughlin said he’s Everett of today – and it’s To donate to the effort, is so busy, they might now seen some tough situations remarkably the same, they log on to https://givebut- said, when there is a need ter.com/IJvhB8.

Positions / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 are in the final stages of take charge of these posi- just one big electronic Facebook drew criticism making a hiring choice. tions,” Le said. mess and a lot of mem- from “outside people” as The City has adver- Capone was also inter- bers would rather avoid far away as New York, tised that position several ested in the Library Di- including them as part New Jersey and Balti- times over the past year, rector, which he has been of their meeting struc- more, and she would but has yet to get the pool talking about for some ture. However, the Coun- only like to hear such of applicants it wants to time. The former Library cil voted 6-3 to return criticism from Everett move forward. Director resigned abrupt- broadcasting their meet- residents. “It’s troubling what ly in 2019, and City So- ings on Facebook live as Martins and Coun- we’re hearing and a city licitor Matt Lattanzi has well as the typical cable cilor Anthony DiPierro as vibrant and flourishing been serving in that role TV and online portals. implored the Council as ours would have that since then. Deveney said Those voting against members to call on their This student from Mrs. Blake’s classroom customized her problem,” said Capone. he can serve for up to were Councilors John supporters and family desk with flowers and her favorite books. With a Municipal Elec- three years in the posi- Hanlon, Wayne Matews- members to be kind and tion on the horizon, many tion, and they did look ky and Jimmy Tri Le. courteous if the Face- on the Council were trou- for a director but didn’t Councilor Stepha- book broadcast returns, Encore gross revenues grow bled that there is not an find one they wanted. nie Martins brought the along with the com- Elections Commissioner Apparently they got matter to the Council ments, which by law can for third straight month yet. The job has fallen to qualified candidates, but on Monday night at the be erased en mass at the City Clerk Sergio Corne- most wanted to do the meeting and indicated end of the meeting. It has By Seth Daniel last September 2020, in the midst of the pandem- lio, who ran the last Pres- job remotely at the time she would like to bring been alleged that the neg- Gross Gaming Rev- ic, slot numbers were at idential Election in 2020, and the City didn’t want the Facebook broadcast ative comments last year enues (GGR) at Encore $23.4 million which was but does need a Commis- to go that direction. back to help expand ac- were coming from sup- Boston Harbor grew for above the average month- sioner in place. Deveney said they are cessibility to the public. porters and family mem- the third straight month in ly revenues for Encore be- Councilor Michael currently using existing The Council took the bers of elected officials. January at $33.31 million fore COVID-19 hit. McLaughlin said having resources to run the li- broadcast off of Face- Councilor Hanlon, and showed increasing Table games have been such a person in place for brary, which is at very book live last year, even who has emerged during revenues at both slots and closed for the most part the upcoming election is limited capacity due to though others like the the pandemic as one table games. since COVID hit, with going to be a top priori- COVID-19 realities. School Committee kept thoroughly opposed to In fact, despite closures no poker offerings at all ty – especially with so Capone said he would it on. Councilor Rosa Di- anything technological and COVID-19 restric- since last March. That has many changes to voting rather see the hiring of a Florio said she took it off or electronic, said having tions, the slot numbers caused the revenues to be methods. Library Director rather because members were the Facebook, or Face weren’t that far off from far off the normal course “Things can and do than a restructuring and complaining to her about pages, would be a huge pre-pandemic days – a at $13.68 million in Jan- happen quickly if there a temporary post for Lat- negative and distasteful mistake. startling fact that has been uary. That was consistent isn’t someone watch- tanzi. remarks that were being Council President the case on several month- with revenues in Decem- ing what is going on,” “You need a librarian made in the ‘Comments’ Wayne Matewsky agreed ly reports throughout the ber as well, and a little he said. “I’ve experi- running a library system section during the meet- with him, noting that the past year. higher than November’s enced some dishearten- and a director of librar- ings. Some of those com- City is only required to The slot revenues in $11.8 million. ing things in the past and ies putting a long-term ments were directed at broadcast the meetings January came in at $19.6 Before COVID, table don’t want to see those plan together,” he said. councilors, and she said on cable television by million, which was up games were grossing close same things in this elec- “While I appreciate what a number of the members law, and everything else from $16.09 million in to $30 million a month at tion.” is being done now, you wanted it shut down, so is just a courtesy. “I’m December and $15.4 Encore. That was echoed by need a full-time Library she did. absolutely not in favor million in November. In The January 2021 state pre-pandemic days, such Councilor Gerly Adrien, Director in there.” However, she said of this,” said Hanlon. “I gaming taxes stood at $8.3 •FACE PAGES AND as in December 2019, million and the total coin- and Councilor Jimmy Tri she’s a “strong woman” think it will extend our THE LIKE slot revenues were $22.6 in dollars were $235.19 Le. and she’s in favor of the meetings three times lon- million – just $3 million million – the highest since “This needs to happen For some on the City Facebook broadcast, and ger…I get 165 e-mails a more in that month than October. sooner rather than later to Council, Facebook, can take the negativity. day and I don’t need Face in January of 2021. Even hire outside personnel to e-mails and Zoom are She did say having it on pages to make it worse.” Page 6 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403

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60 CANDIDATES an opportunity to level the House Speaker Ron Mari- istration of a program to do on this committee. I’m ever known. APPLY FOR playing field. I don’t think ano, with the veteran rep- prevent and treat addic- just thrilled and grateful “Every Sunday she DIVERSITY we’re necessarily moving resentative taking the lead tion to opioid and related to Speaker Mariano for would cook Sunday Din- too fast.” on the House Election substances through the the appointment and ex- ner, make a gravy and it DIRECTOR JOB Councilor Todd Taylor Laws Committee. East Boston Neighbor- cited to work with my was pretty much an open CHELSEA - More than said one thing to consider Ryan has served for hood Health Center. The colleagues on the commit- house,” said Liana LaMat- 60 candidates applied for is those that invested in the his first several terms on program closed services tee to do some impactful tina. “Anyone could come the new Diversity Direc- City and already opened, important committees, gap and ensured treatment work here in the state.” in and get some food... tor position within the thinking that there would such as transportation, but councilors were able to friends, neighbors...that’s City of Chelsea – a new only be four competitors. gaining a role as a chair- cover the critical hours just the type of person she department that will have With more competitors, man indicates somewhat of night and weekend DOLORES was. She was always so high-level status and will he said, that makes their of a promotion within the shifts with the hopes that LAMATTINA, caring and compassionate. be charged with making license potentially less legislative body. this coverage could be LONGTIME CITY I remember at the (Paris City government more in- valuable. Ryan said this week he the difference needed in Street) Gym there was this clusive and welcoming. “The concern I have is knew it was going to be preventing overdoses and EMPLOYEE, stray dog that was always It’s a department pro- adding additional licens- a very busy Committee, encouraging treatment for DEAD AT 85 outside and every day posed by City Manag- es and whether it might with a lot of hearings and addicts. He also secured East Boston - Dolores when she went to work er Tom Ambrosino and affect people who have testimony to be heard giv- state funding to focus ef- LaMattina, a longtime for- she would bring him left- Councilor Leo Robinson already invested in a li- en the changes to the vot- forts on mental health mer city employee of the over food, kitchen scraps, last summer in the wake cense and a business that’s ing and Elections systems through the Health Center Paris Street Gym and Pool bones, hotdogs..anything of the murder of George open,” he said. during COVID-19. The and how it pertains to sub- known for her warmth and she had. She was a beau- Floyd, and in response The matter will be future of those changes, stance abuse disorders. dry sense of humor, has tiful person.” to a list of demands from brought up again at a fu- and any new alterations, “Most recently we died. young people in Chel- ture meeting. will likely be hashed out worked on that issue for Mrs. LaMattina who, sea. Earlier this year, the •TAX ON ROAD SALT in his new Committee in Telehealth to make sure as a single mother, raised LITERACY DAY City put together a Hir- Council President Roy the coming months. those types of services four successful boys in- GALA PLANNED ing Committee chaired Avellaneda also proposed “I want to thank Speak- are covered under Tele- cluding former City Coun- FOR MARCH 18 by City Attorney Cheryl at the Feb. 8 meeting a tax er Mariano and his leader- health during the ongoing cilor Sal LaMattina, died Fisher Watson. That Com- on road salt coming out of ship team for putting their COVID-19 pandemic,” on Wednesday, February LYNN - No one could mittee is currently inter- the Eastern Salt complex trust in me to take on this said Madaro. “As a for- 10 surrounded by her fam- have predicted the heights viewing candidates, and on Marginal Street. important role,” he said. mer board member of the ily. She was 85 years old. that the Lynn Celebrate reportedly has some great He proposed a Home “The COVID pandemic Health Center and later Mrs. LaMattina was Literacy Day Gala would options. Rule Petition that would has certainly tested our as a state representative born and raised in East reach in the past 10 years, Fisher Watson said they allow Chelsea to charge resolve as a country and we’ve worked very hard Boston and attended East not even Saritin Rizzuto, had approximately 60 something like 1 percent Commonwealth. This past trying to bolster those Boston. Mrs. LaMattina one of the founders of the applicants and the Com- or less on the sale or trans- year has laid bare the fra- types of services for our spent her entire life liv- event. mittee has reviewed all fer of a quantity of road gility of many sectors of community. That’s an- ing at Drake Place just off A vice president at Met- 60 applicants. They were salt. It would be levied society. However, out of other reason why I’m re- Chelsea Street around the ro Credit Union, Rizzuto ranked and from those on any company with salt necessity, we have also ally excited to have been block from the Paris Street said that to have more than rankings, six or seven storage in Chelsea. pulled together to test named chair of the com- Gym and Pool. There Mrs. 300 guests attend the gala were interviewed. It was moved to a Sub- some ideas that have been mittee because it allows LaMattina raised her four each year is an extraordi- The goal will be to for- committee on Conference. around for a while. Early us to amplify and enhance boys--Sal, Robert, David, nary show of support from ward three applicants to •STOP WASTING voting, no-excuse absen- the work that began right and John. the Lynn community for the City Manager for the FOOD tee voting and other forms here in our own backyard Sal would become City the committee’s efforts to final hiring decisions. Councilor Giovanni Re- of ballot access initiatives statewide.” Councilor while David promote literacy and edu- Councilor Damali Vi- cupero was quite bothered were very popular. It will With the recent opening and Robert opened up a cation. dot, who is on the Com- during the meeting Feb. 8 be a lot work right out of of a recovery support cen- successful karate studio The gala event is usu- mittee, said she was ex- about many people he sees the gate to refine these ter in Eastie, Madaro said in New Hampshire. John ally held on the roof deck cited about the pool of taking food from the local processes for this year’s there needs to be more fo- would go on to have a of the All Care Visiting applicants. food pantry relief efforts, elections - as well as for cus on long-term support successful career in Bos- Nurse Association build- “We have some amaz- and then throwing most of the long term. We need to services. ton’s restaurant industry ing during the summer. ing candidates and we’ve it away. ensure that elections are “That is something I’ve and worked at high end The view of Lynn and Na- narrowed it down now He encouraged those safe and fair with as much heard a lot of folks in the restaurants like Morton’s hant is spectacular from to a couple of folks,” she that don’t need the relief access to the ballot box as recovery community talk and Strega. the well-known building announced at the Feb. 8 food not to take it if they reasonably possible.” about,” said Madaro. “The “She made sure we kept located across the street Council meeting. only plan to waste it. He Due to the anticipated one thing about substance in line,” said Sal LaMat- from North Shore Com- agenda of the Committee, A decision is expected said the problem is much abuse and recovery is that tina. “At an early age she munity College. Ryan was not assigned to in March. larger than many would it’s almost never ending. got us involved in the So- The committee intends any other Committees as •MORE MARIJUANA expect, particularly in his This is an issue that touch- cial Centers, the Salesians to celebrate its decade a member in the coming LICENSES district. es young people, whether Boys & Girls Club and of accomplishments at a session. Council President Roy “Please, if you get food, it’s mental health or sub- Paris Street. We grew up kickoff event held virtual- Avellaneda has proposed don’t throw it away,” he stance use, old people, vet- poor. I’m so amazed that ly on March 18 at 6 p.m. to increase the number of said. “I’ve been seeing REP. MADARO erans, there’s public safety she raised four boys in a The actual gala itself will marijuana licenses from food boxes that people get APPOINTED implications, there’s pub- little house with four on be held in September. four to six in the City. thrown in garbage cans. BOARD CHAIR lic health implications and Drake Place. She gave us Mayor Thomas McGee, I’m in favor of giving out who has been a strong While there was trepida- East Boston - House then it goes into the judi- all a really happy child- tion at first for the new food to those that need it. ciary system when you hood. We never knew we supporter of the event I’m not in favor of wasting Speaker Ronald Mariano industry, Chelsea has em- appointed Rep. Adrian think about drug court or were poor because she since his days as Lynn’s braced it and already has it. Give it to someone that mental health court. So was always so generous. state senator, will deliver needs it.” Madaro as Chair of the one recreational marijua- Joint Committee on Men- the breadth of policy that I find comfort that my the opening remarks. The na store operating since •IN THE CHAMBER? we can work on is real- brothers and I had a beau- keynote speaker will be Councilor Leo Robin- tal Health, Substance Use November. Others are and Recovery. ly incredible and it just tiful mother who loved us Jamie Zahlway Belsito, son said he was only try- expected and Avellaneda This is Rep. Madaro’s presents such an amaz- so much. She taught us former congressional can- ing to ask a simple ques- said he hopes they can ex- first chairmanship since ing opportunity to make love and respect not only didate. tion of those that have plore capping the number being elected to the House a positive impact in our to our family but with oth- The 2020 recipients of been helped by the City’s at six and not four. in 2015. Madaro previous- community and, more ers.” the Excellence in Literacy Business Relief Fund, but “In light of some of the ly vice-chaired the Joint broadly, throughout the Mrs. LaMattina worked Leadership Awards, Lynn apparently it’s a question delays because of marijua- Committee on Transpor- state.” at Macy’s for many years school teacher Magalie others don’t support. na expansion, I feel this tation. Out of the gate Madaro before making a career Torres-Rowe, executive At the Feb. 8 meet- warranted consideration,” The Joint Committee on said he plans to meet with change in 1990. director and founder of ing, Robinson asked that said Avellaneda. Mental Health, Substance key stakeholders in the From 1990 to her re- Latina Center MARIA, the City gather respons- However, Councilor Use and Recovery consid- mental health and recov- tirement in 2013 at the and Sheila O’Neil, pres- es about Chamber of Calvin Brown warned ers all matters concerning ery communities. age of 77 Mrs. LaMattina ident of the Lynn Teach- Commerce membership caution on the matter, and behavioral health, men- “We’re starting to line worked the front desk at ers Union, will reveal at amongst those that have said an increase in licenses tal illness and substance those meetings up now,” the Paris Street Gym and the kickoff event which taken assistance from the for marijuana outlets was use disorder, including he said. “Not only with later at the Paris Street local non-profit organiza- City’s business fund. He not what voters approved prevention and early in- statewide players but also Pool’s front desk. tions will be receiving the said he simply wanted to some years ago on the bal- tervention, treatment and the players and stakehold- When her son, Sal, was $500 scholarships that the know if they were mem- lot. recovery services as well ers right in our own back- elected to the City Council committee donates in their bers, or if they had joined “When the voters went as homelessness. yard. That would certain- Mrs. LaMattina became honor. since getting the City help. to the ballot in 2016, it The committee oversees ly include places like the the de facto Mayor of “Each year we recog- Both Councilor Damali passed in Chelsea,” he the state’s Department of East Boston Community East Boston and the Paris nize individuals and orga- Vidot and Council Pres- said. “There were certain Mental Health and the Bu- Soup Kitchen volunteers, Street Pool her City Hall. nizations that have gone ident Roy Avellaneda expectations of what that reau of Substance Addic- which are frontline service “Everyone would come above and beyond to edu- objected, and said the meant. Now, to do this tion Services. providers for people deal- to her,” said Sal LaMatti- cate the public about liter- Council and City had no is something we need to “I’m very excited for ing with these challeng- na. “They go down to the acy in the Lynn communi- authority to promote the pay attention to because it the opportunity to work es. It would also include pool and see my mom if ty,” said Rizzuto. Chamber of Commerce. goes beyond the intent of on issues that change North Suffolk Mental they needed help, if they Rizzuto said she is “I don’t see anything the law when we voted on people’s lives, that save Health, the Health Center needed housing, if they proud of the volunteers wrong with them asking if it…We need to slow down lives, that really makes and anyone else who does needed a job, if they need- who serve on the Celebrate it’s only for informational on this.” an impact on our com- that type of social service ed some other assistance Literacy Day committee purposes,” said Councilor Councilor Damali Vi- munities in East Boston where people are dealing and she’d call me with a including her Metro Cred- Todd Taylor. dot disagreed and said the and the Commonwealth,” with those types of chal- list of names of people I it Union colleague Diana “I think it’s a very sim- marijuana question passed said Madaro. “If you think lenges. I really want to roll needed to help.” Moreno, whose family has ple question to ask,” said easily in Chelsea, perhaps about it there’s no family up my sleeves and help-- Sal LaMattina said his also been a leader in the Robinson. as much as 10 percent, and that I know or can think of whether it’s the issues mother was always very advancement of the sport The matter was voted she said there is an appe- that hasn’t been touched that my Senate Co-Chair generous and always of soccer in Lynn. down 7-3. tite for local people to try on either mental health is- is facing down the Cape wanted to help people. “They have been ded- to get into the industry. To sues and or substance use or whether it’s the issues Her granddaughter, Li- icated individuals that do so, they need more li- issues so this is an incred- we’re dealing with here ana LaMattina, a former have really taken time censes. REP. RYAN LANDS ible opportunity to really in East Boston. I really Chief of Staff for Rep. out of their busy schedule “For Black and brown CHAIRMANSHIP do some good.” wanted the opportunity to Adrian Madaro and cur- to commit to celebrating and immigrant commu- CHELSEA - State Rep. Madaro was instru- dive into substantive pol- rent Assistant District Literacy Day,” credited nities this is a chance to Dan Ryan was appointed mental in the past to se- icy that impacts people’s Attorney prosecutor said Rizzuto. “This committee build equity and afflu- to his first chairmanship cure state funding for the lives and that’s exactly her grandmother always so instrumental in making ence,” she said. “This is position late last week by development and admin- what I’m going to get to had the biggest heart she’s the event a success.” Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Page 7 Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools by April

By Lauren Bennett low students, beginning room since March [of last ley said, adding that “there Baker said that “with tary schools.” He said the with elementary school year].” will be a waiver process COVID cases and hospi- state will continue to ramp Governor Charlie Bak- students, to attend classes Baker said that stu- for districts who may need talizations continuing to up vaccine distribution as er on Tuesday announced in person Monday through dents’ “social, mental, and to take a more incremen- decline and vaccines well much as possible and open that the state has a goal of Friday. emotional well-being has tal approach,” Riley said, underway, it’s time to set more mass vaccination getting elementary school Baker said that the been significantly impact- adding that fully remote our sites on eliminating sites statewide. students back into the process would begin with ed” by being out of the schools could first transi- remote learning by April classroom full-time by students in elementary classroom. tion to a hybrid model. and starting with elemen- April. school, and that the state “The science is pretty “I think we all know “hope[s] to be moving clear on this one: there that when COVID hit last ahead soon,” he said. “We are now dozens of re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 year, just about this time, know the pandemic’s been ports from all over the Schools/ teachers, staff, and stu- difficult on everyone, but world that it’s safe to be Mayor Carlo DeMaria, of education this month. again. We have to be Ev- dents experienced an in- it’s been really tough on in school, and doctors facing one of his toughest That was particularly true erett’s best.” credible disruption to their kids and their parents as and public health experts, votes since coming on as in communities of color Districts around Everett daily routines in school,” they struggle to be out including Dr. Fauci, all a voting member in Janu- within the city, as well as are a mixed bag on their Baker said, “and ever of the classroom and de- agree that getting kids ary, said it’s hard to know those whose first language return. since, have been adapting tached from their teachers back in school needs to be who to believe, but he felt is not English. Chelsea has indicated and adjusting to the chal- and their peers.” a top priority,” Baker said. the damage to children The third option pre- it will remain remote as lenges that came with the Approximately 80 per- He said that the state outweighed the need for sented gave no dates and a district this entire year, pandemic.” cent of the state’s school has “committed funding, a vaccine – particularly would only commence a while Revere voted on Baker said that districts districts are currently pro- resources, and supports to after guidance by the Cen- return after both vaccina- Monday night to move across the state have made viding some sort of in-per- schools and districts to re- ters for Disease Control tion were administered to into a hybrid education adjustments to help their son learning, whether it be turn to classrooms.” (CDC) last week suggest- teachers. Under that plan, model also on the same students adapt to the chal- a hybrid model or fully in Commissioner Ri- ing vaccines weren’t nec- it’s likely students would timeline as Everett. Mean- lenges put forth by the person, Baker said. ley said he would “take essary prior to returning to be going back in late April while, Boston Public pandemic, “but I think we “Districts with in-per- a phased-in approach school. or May, and upper grades Schools will begin return- all agree there’s no substi- son learning, regardless of to returning students to “It’s a serious situa- probably wouldn’t return ing K-3rd grade students tute for in-person learning, how high COVID trans- the classroom, working tion,” he said. “It’s a hard at all due to the time ele- this Monday, March 1, especially for kids in ele- mission is in their com- closely with state health decision. I support going ment. and they have already had mentary school,” he said. munity, have seen few, if officials and medical- ex forward with a hybrid The second option many special education “Our administration has any, examples of in-school perts.” vote and the sooner the would be to wait until students in buildings. been clear for months that transmission,” Baker said. He said he would work better. I know some teach- teachers get their first dose the best place for kids is He said that with “proper first to return elementary ers will be upset with me of the vaccine and then SCHOOL in the classroom,” Baker mitigation strategies” and school students to in-per- but I hope they’re not… begin the tiered return, COMMITTEE, ETA said. compliance with proto- son learning, “with the It was easy to decide to which would be sometime He said that Jeff Riley, cols, “schools across the plan likely extending to shut down schools, but to in April. BEINGS WORK ON the Commissioner of the Commonwealth have been middle school grades lat- get them back open is so The first plan, which HYBRID RETURN state Department of Ele- able to safely welcome er in the school year and difficult.” was approved, called for NEGOTIATIONS mentary and Secondary kids back to the classroom possibly high schools as The plan was outlined teachers to return to build- A School Committee Education, began a pro- for many months now.” well.” at the Feb. 16 meeting in ings on March 8, begin sub-committee on nego- cess on Tuesday with the However, about 20 per- Parents who do not an extensive presentation preparations for students tiations began working in Board of Elementary and cent of the state’s school wish to send their children from Supt. Priya Tahiliani at that time, and then start executive session with the Secondary Education“ to districts are still fully re- for in person learning will where she outlined three to welcome students on Everett Teacher’s Asso- get more kids back into mote, which translates to not be required to do so, options for going to a hy- March 15 in a tiered ap- ciation (ETA) this week the classroom full time by about 400,000 kids, Bak- and they can remain learn- brid model – noting that proach that would bring to try to hammer out a phasing out remote-only er said, “most of whom ing remotely through the any parent or student who more students in each detailed return plan that learning in April” and al- haven’t been in a class- end of the school year, Ri- wishes to remain remote week. The plan would Supt. Priya Tahiliani can the rest of the year will be start with special educa- present to the Committee able to do that. tion students on March soon. Tahiliani discussed at 15 and roll out elementa- Senior meals // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 School Commit- length the recent guid- ry grades thereafter from teewoman Samantha Monday night, Adrien bid, rather than reaching Beyond the equity part ance given by the CDC youngest to oldest. The Lambert is leading that inquired about the pro- out to a select group. of the discussion, Coun- that informs districts that middle schools and high Committee, and will be gram and Moreschi said She pointed out that cilor Michael McLaughlin vaccination isn’t a neces- schools are not yet with- working with ETA leader- they reached out to several there were no Latino said he would like to keep sary precursor for teachers in the rollout plan, and ship, including President other restaurants besides restaurants in the mix, the food program going and student returning to would be assessed after Kim Auger. There are Square Deli and Rita’s. the only Haitian restau- beyond the pandemic. He school – noting that the the first two phases. many different variables, That included La Perla, rant had been closed for said it has been a treasured science points to schools Tahiliani said she en- including new announce- DiBlasi’s, Eight/Ten, Buc- multiple years and there amenity and a welcome not being a spreading en- dorsed Plan 1, which is ments from the state this ci’s, Oliveira’s and Main were no Asian restaurants face for a lot of seniors. vironment if mitigation aggressive and quick, but week, among other things. Street House of Pizza. on the list either. She said Councilor Rosa DiFlo- measures like testing and something she said needs The Committee will He said he reached out that is part of making sure rio agreed with that as air quality checks are in to be done to serve the stu- work to craft a plan that to them based on what equity is achieved in City well. place. dents and families in EPS. will move towards im- he felt was their capacity business. “Many of these seniors Second, she said some “The patience and un- plementing the plan au- to scale up to provide so “We should be asking enjoy getting these deliv- recent standardized tests derstanding of our fam- thorized on Feb. 16 for a many meals. It was bid every single business,” eries every day and have given to students show ilies has been beyond March return to hybrid last summer, with the only she said. come to look forward to that there is some regres- generous and this includes learning for families that interest from Rita’s and “As diverse as Everett the people dropping off sion in terms of academic families that have long- choose such a plan. That Square Deli. is, we need to look at things their meal – and talk with progress caused by remote been ready for in-person would be finalized in a Adrien said she felt through an equity lens on them,” he said. “It’s a big learning. learning,” she said. “I do signed MOU that the every common victualler all things. I will bring this part of their day. I real- “We are starting to see unquestionably believe Committee would vote on licensee in the City should up every time. Sadly, we’re ly hope this program can the first tangible results of the time is right to put our in the coming weeks. have been informed and missing that equity lens,” continue beyond the pan- the limits of remote learn- hybrid plan to work for Auger said there is so given an opportunity to she continued. demic. It’s very valuable.” ing on academics,” she students that want it…I do much up in the air right said. believe Plan 1 adheres to now, and that they still fa- Those test results on our unyielding attempts to vor educators getting both the the iReady tests showed do what is best for our stu- vaccines before coming that the numbers of stu- dents and families.” back to school. dents one grade level or School Committee- “The Association is Independent two grade levels behind woman Dana Murray n ewspaper Group still working towards all was growing from last gave a heart-felt speech educators having two vac- Publisher of year’s results on the same on the matter, saying it is cines and the city being • The Revere Journal • The East Boston Times Free Press • The Winthrop Sun-Transcript test. Almost 30 percent of time for Everett to trust under a 5 percent positivi- MARCH• Chelsea Record • The Everett Independent MADNESS • The Lynn Journal • Charlestown Patriot Bridge students are regressing on Everett. ty rate,” she said. “We ap- The Back Bay Sun • The Beacon Hill Times • Regional Review math, and some 25 per- “I think there’s been preciate we are still hav- cent on reading scores. too much division and too ing these conversations Run an ad in any Independent That has also been much not assuming best and a combined effort combined with about 60 intentions for all parties for a safe, tiered re-entry Newspaper and receive percent of parents who are involved and we have to plan.” willing to send their kids get away from that,” she second run at back to a hybrid model said. “We have to be one

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Stanley V. there until the base closed unexpectedly on Febru- Due to the current re- Colson, 97, of in 1973. ary 12 at the age of 75. strictions with Covid-19, Everett passed In 1978, he would come Born in Chelsea on all services were private- away at home to work at a sheet metal October 15, 1945 to the ly held by the immediate surrounded by shop at the Lincoln Lab in late Joseph and Yvette family. Interment at Puri- his loving family on Feb- Bedford creating J-Stars (Giguere), she was the tan Lawn Memorial Park ruary 16. and weather balloons. devoted mother of Eric in Peabody. A Celebra- The beloved husband Here he would remain un- M. Grant and his hus- tion of Collette’s Life will for 63 years of the late Els- til 1985, when he retired band, David Finkelstein be held at a later date. In beth B. (Horath) Colson, to painting houses in his of Brooklyn, NY, and lieu of flowers donations he was the loving father early sixties. Heather Ford of Revere; can be made to Rossetti of Ralph Colson and his Stan snuck into his cherished grandmother of Cowan Senior Center, 25 wife, Linda Bellofatto of first Everett High football Costello of Malden and Lynsdale Ford Jr., Sydney, Winthrop Avenue, Revere, Nahant, Carl Colson and a wind tunnel, among oth- game as a teenager, Ever- the late Raymond Costel- Casey and Zachary Ford; MA 02151. For guest his wife, Judy Colson of er activities. ett beat an undefeated Mal- lo and his surviving wife, dear sister of Michael book please visit www. Everett, and the late Ber- On November 19, 1942, den team with a 6-0 upset. Pastor Catherine Costello Costello and his wife, Jane buonfiglio.com. nard Colson; cherished he enlisted in the U.S. He attended Patriots and of North Carolina. She is of New Hampshire, Cathy grandfather of Matthew Army at Fort Devens in Everett High School foot- Colson, Allison Pires and MA and would send his ball games with his fami- RETIREMENTS AT THE EVERETT POLICE DEPT. her husband, Mike Pires, paycheck back to Ruth, ly—even when tempera- Daryl Ann Colson, and his mother, to help make tures were in the single Elsbeth Ann Colson and mortgage payments. His digits— where he watched the cherished great-grand- tour with the 903 rd Air many youth kids grow up father of Harper Pires. He Engineer Squadron in- over the years. He attend- is also survived by his spe- cluded Scotland, England, ed his last EHS game in cial pals, Blackie, Grey France, Belgium, Germa- 2020, unfortunately the and Buddy. ny, Holland. basketball teams had lost. Stanley Colson was a He met his life-long Whether it was basketball, charitable, big-hearted, wife in Germany at a park football, baseball or hock- munificent father, grand- outside of a local Lutheran ey he loved cheering for father, and great-grand- church after one of his fel- the Boston teams in the father who passed away low soldiers had passed. play-offs or even when peacefully in his child- They would write letters they were not at their high hood home in Everett. delivered by another fel- points; he was a true Bos- He had a love for people low soldier. In later years, ton sports fan. that matched no other and Stan would propose to He flew as presi- spread through all areas of Elsbeth through a letter dent and co-founder of the his life. and he sent her engage- New England Wakefield Officer Michelle Basteri Lt. Rich Gamby retired Raised in East Boston, ment ring over in a bag of (NEWG) outdoor mod- retired last week after 32 last week after 32 years of he moved to Everett with flour! el club, founded in 1953. years of service. Basteri service with Everett Police. Officer Tom Parsons depart- his family in 1929 and Prior to their engage- He spent much of his re- worked in Patrol Oper- Currently, Gamby was ed last week after 32 years graduated from Everett ment, he went to the New tirement caring for his ations, CIU, and Admin- serving as one of the Night of service with the Everett High School in 1941. England Aircraft School grandchildren. He enjoyed istration Support over Shift Commanders and Police. Parsons was a long- As a young child, a from ’46-’48 and com- attending their sporting her career while working previously had done stints time member of Patrol alongside her husband, the as both a line level investi- Operations assigned to the neighborhood boy, Mar- pleted classes to become events and becoming a gator as well as supervisor tin Phillips, invited Stan a Master Mechanic. Stan- grandfather figure to many late Capt. Rick Basteri and overnight shift. He was a her two sons, Nick and Joe. in the CIU. former team member of the to go model flying with ley and Elsbeth married of their friends. SOU. him and his father—this in 1948 at Bethlehem After he retired, he con- sparked a lifelong passion Lutheran Church in Ev- centrated on his model for designing and building erett, which started their flying, which gave time to model airplanes. As his life long journey together bond early in retirement love for aviation grew, he in the Church. He taught with his family. He attend- competed in the Jordan Sunday School, was an al- ed three AMA National Marsh-Boston Traveler tar guild, served on church Championships meets— Junior Aviation League council and was a greeter he placed five times, - in (JAL) contest with his best at First Lutheran Church cluding one first place. He friend Harry Keshishian, of Malden. On May 17, was a member of SAM during high school in the 1994, Stan and his wife 7 (Society of Antique late 1930’s—he claimed were awarded Lay Per- Modeler) in Connecti- fifth place over the- Fly sons of the Year. cut; during his retirement ing Scale Model and came Once discharged from years he was the club free in first with overall scale the Army, he worked at flight high point champion points. General Steele in Everett nineteen times. He went to Sgt. Regina Mazzie Collyer retired after 32 years of service with Everett Police. After high school, a making grocery carts and one Sam National Cham- Sgt. Collyer worked stints in Patrol Op- church member hired could make up to 24 per pionship and placed fifth. erations, was a long time investigator in Stan to work in his sheet hour, more than many of Relatives and friends the CIU and recently was assigned in a metal shop, Tienen-Tong- his colleagues! are kindly invited to at- support role working special projects. nen. There they made After being discharged tend visiting hours at the She was the first female officer to attain duct work for the Navy, from the Army, he found JF Ward Funeral Home, the supervisory ranks in the history of spinning for MIT, and himself being arrested for 772 Broadway, Everett, Officer Andy Goyetche wrapped up 34 years Everett Police three years ago and is made aluminum discs for trespassing at Hanscom on Friday, February 26 of service with Everett PD on Thursday, Feb. the latest member to depart from the RADAR in submarines. Field Air Base, where he from 3:30 to 8 p.m. A fu- 17. Goyetche was a long-time member of Mazzie Family. She is the sister of Chief He did a lot of aluminum went looking for some- neral will be held from Patrol Operations and previously served in Steve Mazzie, and the wife of Revere welding, which was also one to help straighten out the funeral home on Sat- the SOU as well as a recent assignment as a Capt. Dennis Collyer. The Mazzie family member of the Gaming Enforcement Unit. members have been working in the new at the time. some misfiled discharge urday, February 27 at 10 Everett Police since 1926. In 1942, members of paperwork. He would a.m. with a funeral service JAL were invited to use be offered a job on the commencing at 11 a.m. their expertise in design- Hanscom Airforce Base Services will conclude ing model airplanes to from a fellow soldier who with military honors and aid in the Navy’s model knew him during the war. interment in Woodlawn plane building program at In 1951, he was called Cemetery, Everett. 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OBITUARIES NEED-TO-KNOW A photo of Ambassador Walter Carrington and his wife, Arese, in June 2019 as honored guests on opening day funeralhome.com. of the Encore Boston Harbor resort casino. Carrington, a proud Everett native, was an icon in the Civil Rights Move- ment and stood up for democracy and American values during dangerous times as an Ambassador in Nigeria. He INFO? passed away last weekend at the age of 90. Ambassador Walter Carrington Effective Jan. 1, 2021 STICK IT! Everett native passes at 90

By Seth Daniel City of Everett’s colossal Former U.S. Ambassa- 125th anniversary celebra- dor Walter Carrington of- tion, and last year he was an ten described growing up honored guest in attendance The third drive-in movie night took place on Friday, Aug. in Everett during the 1930s on the opening morning of 16, at the RiverGreen Park in West Everett. The socially-dis- and 1940s not as an op- Encore Boston Harbor. Keep your name in tanced outing has been popular all summer long for fam- pressive environment for a “Everett then was a ilies and friends with and withoutSticky vehicles. There was free size: 3 in.young blackx3 boy like him- in. J.F. Ward very unique city,” he said. popcorn and drinks and the City showed ‘Moana’ on the self – which would have “We had a population of big screen. It was an audience-choice showing, as those in been the norm in America 50,000 and only about 50 attendance picked that movie over several other choices. at the time – but rather a black families and those All obituaries and death notices “racial cocoon” where he Shown sized to scale aboveblack families were scat- the eyes of our was welcomed everywhere tered throughout the city,” and felt no hint of racial he told the Independent in discrimination or preju- 2017. “There was no black covers approx. 2 columnsdice from his friends or his area. It was very integrated. Everett state rep. race shows slow fundraising, spending teachers. Later, I learned the Nation- It was, as he described al Urban League had done a thousands of By Seth Daniel it in a heartwarming es- study and found that Ever- Funeral Home say a few years back, “an State records from the ett was the most integrated While the race for state Office of Campaign and brave new world trying to Atypical Black American city of its kind in the coun- representative in Ever- Political Finance (OCPF) Boyhood.” Carrington, 90, ett this summer has had a campaign and raise mon- donors from the past, and try. I grew up in a very in- have been revamped during ey within the confines of grew up in Everett, attend- tegrated community, which good deal of interest and this election cycleCopy to re- forthat a was no exceptionSticky in ed Everett public schools,due COVID-19 restrictions, was unique for those times. readers! debate – at a social distance quire candidates to submit Everett where State Rep. then went on to Harvard which means there are “In fact, I grew up in an will be at a cost of of course – it hasn’t gener- campaign reports every Joe McGonagle outpaced University – preparing him ated a lot of fundraising or no in-person fundraising his challenger, Councilor area with mostly Irish and Compassionate, Professional month – giving those on events or rallies or numer- for a distinguished role in Italian kids,” he continued. spending compared to other the outside a clearer look at Michael McLaughlin in the Civil Rights Movement nearby races for state repre- ous house parties bent on fundraising last month. “I was the only black and how campaigns are running raising money for cam- and as ambassador to Sene- I would tell people I could sentative. from3 month toweeks month. priorMcGonagle and Mc-togal and run Nigeria. date paigns. 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Former EHS football star Carlins Platel commits to the Univ. of South Carolina

By Cary Shuman up from Pop Warner to the Everett High fresh- Carlins Platel played on man team and then be- some of the greatest de- came a reserve player on fensive units in the history the Everett varsity as a of the Everett High foot- sophomore. He suffered a ball team – and that’s say- fractured collarbone in the ing a lot for a program that first scrimmage of his ju- won 13 state titles during nior year but returned for the John DiBiaso Era. the MIAA state playoffs in Platel excelled at cor- November. nerback for the Crimson Platel made a huge im- Tide alongside current pact in the first playoff collegiate players Jason game when he intercepted Maitre (BC), Lewis Cine a pass in the final minute (Georgia) Mike Sainristil to preserve No. 8 seed Ev- (Michigan), and Duane Carlins Platel erett’s 12-7 upset of No. 1 Binns (Central Conn. seed St. John’s Prep. After State). things happened.” defeating Peabody, 18-14 Platel has now earned Carlins, who is of Hai- in the second round when his own opportunity Former Everett High football star Carlins Platel has committed to the University of South tian descent, is the son of Jordan McAfee connect- to compete at college Carolina Gerda Camille. He has ed with Theo Zidor for football’s highest level. four older brothers and a the winning TD with 14 Following an outstand- younger brother and sister. seconds left, Everett fell ing career at Division to Central Catholic in the 2 Assumption College Developing his talents North Sectional finals. more outstanding seasons, both South Carolina and is exciting,” said Platel. where the 6-foot-1-inch, in Pop Warner But Platel would return finishing his career with Old Dominion offered “Not only are we going 200-pound defensive back As with many Everett to garner his Super Bowl seven interceptions and 96 scholarships. was All-Northeast-10 to have great fans at the High football players – championship ring in his tackles and bursting onto “South Carolina pre- Rookie and ultimately games, but everybody from Gennaro Leo to Matt senior season. The rising the national scene as a po- sented me with a great All-Northeast-10 Confer- back home can definitely and Frank Nuzzo to Jona- defensive star had a divi- tential NFL draft prospect. opportunity to be a part of ence, Platel has committed than DiBiaso - the road to sion-leading six intercep- But Platel never had its program,” said Platel. tune in and watch.” to attend the University of success for Carlins Platel tions during the season as the chance to take the “I just liked the coaching Looking back at his South Carolina.That’s big- began in the city’s superb Everett went on to defeat field for his fourth and fi- staff and what they’re do- time football with a capi- football career at Everett Pop Warner football orga- Xaverian in the Division 1 nal collegiate season as ing there.” tal ‘B’ – the Southeastern High, Platel holds won- nization, today known as Super Bowl, 21-7, before the COVID-19 pandemic He is aware of the maj- Conference with capitals the Crimson Tide. 6,000 fans at Manning forced the cancellation of esty of the SEC. “You derful memories, notably “SEC.” The SEC is widely Carlins learned the rules Field in Lynn. the 2020 campaign. get the best of the best of his coach, John DiBia- recognized as the best col- and techniques of football competition wise and I’m lege football conference so. and lessons about sports- All-Conference back Football offers from really looking forward in the nation. South Caro- “Coach DiBiaso was manship from dedicated at Assumption College major programs to playing our sched- lina is the marquee sports one of the best coaches I coaches, and that the com- Carlins chose Assump- Platel entered the trans- ule this fall,” said Platel. attraction in the state and bination of teamwork and tion in Worcester for his fer portal in October and The Gamecocks play ever had,” said Platel. “I Palmetto State fans love togetherness can produce college destination and received a lot of attention their homes games at Wil- think for not only myself, the Gamecocks. many victories. became a three-year start- from Division 1 college liams-Brice Stadium that “It feels great to have but for everybody who “I played from ‘E’ er in the Greyhounds’ de- football programs. Coastal draws capacity crowds of a scholarship and have played football for him – team all the way up to fensive backfield. Carolina (where Everett’s 80,000 fans. South Caro- an opportunity to attend ‘B’ team,” recalled Pla- He started 13 games as a Isaiah Likely is the start- lina hosts Eastern Illinois he got everybody ready to an outstanding university tel. “Pop Warner football freshman and was named ing tight end) was the first (Tony Romo’s former go to college, play foot- like South Carolina,” said in Everett went very well to the All-Northeast-10 to make an offer to Platel. school) in the opener fol- Platel, who will graduate ball, and get their degree. and it was a lot of fun.” Rookie Team as Assump- He also received offers lowed by a non-confer- from Assumption in May He’s just a very, very good tion surged into the top-10 from South Alabama and ence game against East with a degree in Health A Super Bowl in the nation and advanced Mississippi State (a mem- Carolina and the SEC coach. He knows what Science. “I just kept work- ring as a senior to the NCAA Division 2 ber of the SEC). And then opener at Georgia. he’s doing and I wish him ing hard at it and good Carlins Platel moved quarterfinals. He had two in one memorable day, “The whole experience the best always.” DiBiaso named assistant football coach at Vanderbilt University

By Cary Shuman school football coach sive coordinator at Notre ing his football career at Tennessee and home to John DiBiaso. “I’m very Dame. The offensive coor- Tufts University. He holds the Country Music Hall of Former Everett High excited for him. He’s do- dinator [David Raih] was an undergraduate degree Fame. School football star Jon- ing what he wants to do. the wide receivers coach with honors from Tufts in Jonathan’s older sis- athan DiBiaso, one of the This was his dream to be a for the Arizona Cardinals Italian and spent one year ter, Kristina, an Emerson most prolific quarterbacks college coach. He worked and he’s a great guy, too. of study in Italy. He also College graduate and for- in Massachusetts state very hard at BC and this He’s working with a lot of has a graduate degree with mer captain of the Everett history, has a new college shows that hard work pays great guys.” honors in Athletic Admin- High cheerleading team, football address. off.” istration from Boston Col- offered her congratulatory DiBiaso has been Vanderbilt is known as An all-time great lege. wishes on his new posi- named an assistant foot- one of the premier aca- in Pop Warner, EHS tion. ball coach at Vanderbilt demic institutions in the football Relocating to Jonathan said he is University in Nashville. world and many refer to Nashville looking forward to the He will be an offensive the prestigious universi- Jonathan DiBiaso en- official start of practices analyst on new head coach ty as “the Harvard of the joyed a phenomenal foot- As he begins his new and the 2021 season. The Clark Lea’s staff in addi- South.” The Commodores ball career in Everett, be- coaching position at Van- Commodores open their tion to serving as Vander- compete in the Southeast- ginning at the Pop Warner derbilt, Jonathan DiBiaso season on Sept. 4 against bilt’s recruiting coordina- ern Conference, which level where he was the has moved into an apart- East Tennessee State Uni- tor for New England. features such perennial quarterback for two teams Jonathan DiBiaso ment in the Nashville area. versity. The final game on DiBiaso was a grad- powers as Alabama, Geor- that played in the National His mother, Everett High the regular season sched- uate assistant at Boston gia, and Florida. Championships at Disney teacher and cheerleading ule is against their in-state College for the past three “It’s a great opportunity World in Orlando. two-time, All-Scholastic coach Maureen DiBiaso, rival, the Tennessee Vol- seasons. for Jonathan – he loves the His accomplishments left-handed QB threw 103 traveled from Boston to unteers. “Jonathan is very ex- coaches he’s working with at Everett High, where touchdown passes in his Nashville to assist in the Everett residents will cited about this opportu- at Vanderbilt,” said John he played football for career. Interestingly, one furniture selection and be able to follow Vander- nity – he’s thrilled,” said DiBiaso. “The head coach his father, John, were of Jonathan’s teammates moving-in efforts. Nash- bilt’s season daily on the his father, legendary high [Clark Lea] was the defen- record-breaking. The in Pop Warner football ville is the state capital of SEC Network. and early in his career at Everett High was Ner- lens Noel, who now plays for the NBA’s New York THINK OF IT AS AN Knickerbockers. Broadway A highly respected OWNER’S MANUAL team leader known for his FOR YOUR MONEY. competitiveness, Jonathan DiBiaso helped lead the Motors Crimson Tide to a 25-0 record and back-to-back Call to Schedule your appointment! Super Bowl titles in his ju- nior and senior years. He was named the Gatorade • Inspection station Winterize Massachusetts Football for your Player following his se- The free Consumer Action • tire services nior year. 2021 road DiBiaso spent a Handbook. It’s in print and • brakes & fluids trip post-graduate year of prep online at ConsumerAction.gov. school at Phillips Exeter. Order your free copy online He stayed in the state of at ConsumerAction.gov or New Hampshire where write to Handbook, Pueblo, Serving Revere & Neighbors since 1947 was a member of the Locally Owned & Operated by Tom DiGregorio Dartmouth College foot- CO 81009. OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM \ 88 BROADWAY REVERE \ (781) 284-4675 ball team before continu-