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Neighborhood Develop- in particular, is far lower That is contrasted with ers, Inc. (TND), which is than the percentage of the nearby communities like using bond proceeds to population they make up, Chelsea, Revere and East buy, clear, and prepare a according to state data re- Boston where the numbers site located at the inter- leased on May 27, putting of vaccinated Hispanic and section of Broadway and Vaccine Equity in the fore- Black residents, in partic- Gledhill Avenue in Ever- front of new strategies to ular, are far higher propor- ett on which it will build continue the vaccination tionally – and in fact – are a 33-unit affordable rent- efforts. some of the highest num- al housing facility for se- Numbers for Everett bers in the state according niors. The Everett Police Color Guard started off Monday’s exercises for Memorial Day in Everett showed that white and to East Boston Neighbor- Located at the site of the High School’s Auditorium, as ceremonies were moved inside due to the poor weather all Asian residents are at or former St. Therese Parish, weekend. See Page 6 for more photos. exceeding their percent- the proposed facility, also See VACCINE Page 2 named St. Therese, will include 30 one-bedroom units and three two-bed- No more masks room units; 19 units will be rented to households Encore celebrates full re-opening of casino property earning no more than 60% of the area median income By Seth Daniel banished casino games and 14 units will be rent- and, hopefully, of many As the clock approached ed to households earning furloughed workers in the midnight on May 28, one no more than 30% of the coming weeks. would have thought it was area median income. St. Spokesperson Rosie New Year’s Eve on the Therese Parish closed Salisbury said they were gaming floor of the Encore its doors in 2004 and the very pleased to be able to Boston Harbor resort. property was cleared in lift the restrictions, as vot- Excited patrons in late 2020. Boston Private ed by the MGC, and are masks stood with bubbling Bank purchased the bond. prioritizing bringing back enthusiasm as a gaming “Preserving and ex- furloughed employees as floor employee stood up panding affordable hous- soon as possible. with a microphone and ing in Massachusetts is “We are pleased with began a countdown from one of the Baker-Polito and in full support of the 10 – just like is done on Administration’s top eco- MGC’s decision to lift New Year’s Eve as the ball nomic priorities,” said Covid-19 restrictions on drops on Times Square. Housing and Econom- May 29,” said Salisbury COURTESY PHOTOS Except this time it was ic Development Secre- last week. “Encore Bos- The Schiavo Club held not to celebrate the end of tary Mike Kennealy, who ton Harbor will contin- its annual Memorial Day the calendar year, but the serves as chair of Mass- ue to operate in accor- parade, dedication and end of COVID-19 restric- Development’s Board of dance with all orders or gathering on Monday, tions in Massachusetts. advisories issued by the Directors. “For our aging May 31, in Everett. With a “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, Commonwealth as well as population in particular, larger crowd on hand than 2, 1,” yelled a large crowd, access to stable housing is normal, elected officials, any applicable guidance followed by many people essential to ensuring resi- friends and the Everett provided by the CDC. As dramatically ripping off dents’ health and well-be- High Marching Band it relates to bringing fur- of their masks and tossing ing. We are pleased to accompanied the proces- loughed employees back sion to decorate the Hero them in the air as the clock see MassDevelopment’s to work, we continue to Square and Club bearing hit midnight – signifying tax-exempt financing, monitor our business lev- Carmen Schiavo’s name. May 29 and the end of coupled with Department els and are re-opening ar- Here, the Club members the Governor’s and Mass of Housing and Com- eas of our resort to meet lead the procession Gaming Commission’s munity Development tax customer demand. Fur- through West Everett (MGC) restrictions on the loughed workers will, as credits and subsidy funds, to the corner of Oakes property. they have throughout the bring St. Therese over the Street and Tufts Avenue It was total jubilation finish line.” where the Hero Square to pandemic, be given pri- at the 24-hour resort, and “At a time when the Carmen Schiavo is located. the reintroduction of many need for new housing pro- The Club was also deco- See ENCORE Page 3 duction is critical, Mass- rated with American flags Development is proud to and hosted plenty of patri- otic residents to one of the help The Neighborhood first allowed gatherings in Baker issues order rescinding more than a year. See Page See TND Page 3 5 for more photos. COVID-19 restrictions Staff Report Baker. “Over the last 15 months, the residents of On Friday afternoon, Massachusetts have shown Enduring Faith Governor Charlie Baker an incredible amount of joined Lt. Governor Karyn strength and resiliency, The Rev. Patrick Healy celebrates his 100th birthday at Chelsea Soldier’s Home Polito, Secretary of Hous- and we are pleased to take ing and Economic Devel- this step forward towards By Cary Shuman officials came to St. Mi- birthday. stops in Japan, Germa- opment Mike Kennealy a return to normal.” chael’s Chapel Sunday The Rev. Healy is a ny, South Korea, and two and Secretary of Health Effective May 29, all Distinguished veter- to honor the Rev. Patrick highly decorated veteran tours of duty in Vietnam. and Human Services Ma- industries were permit- ans and residents of the Francis Healy, the Home’s himself, having served in He was the recipient of rylou Sudders to sign an ted to open. With the Chelsea Soldier’s Home, beloved chaplain, on the the United States Armed three Bronze Stars and the Executive Order terminat- exception of remaining family, friends, and state occasion of his 100th Forces for 23 years, with ‘V’ Device for heroism ing the Commonwealth’s face-covering require- and valor. State of Emergency effec- ments for masks in public Sunday morning the tive June 15, 2021. and private transportation Rev. Healy officiated the The Order also re- systems, hospitals and chapel Mass in honor of scinded most COVID-19 other facilities housing Memorial Day before restrictions, including vulnerable populations, all well-known attorney and limitations placed on industry restrictions will former state representa- businesses, which went be lifted at that time, and tive Gene O’Flaherty pre- into effect on Saturday, capacity will increase to sided over the impressive May 29 as Massachusetts 100 percent for all indus- program honoring Healy, nears the goal of vaccinat- tries. All gathering limits who was ordained on June ing four million residents. were also rescinded. 2, 1947, one day after his This week, the Common- To continue certain pub- 26th birthday on June 1, wealth passed the 3.5 mil- lic health requirements, 1947. lion mark for fully vacci- like requiring face cover- “We’re here to cele- nated residents. ings in certain settings, to brate Father Healy’s 100th “Today marks an im- remain effective past June birthday,” said O’Flaherty portant milestone in our 15, Governor Baker today in a welcoming remark fight against COVID-19 issued a modified decla- that drew a prolonged ova- here in the Common- The Rev. Patrick Healey, shown with members of his proud family at his 100th birthday celebration Sunday at St. Michael’s Chapel at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. See FAITH Page 12 wealth,” said Governor See COVID Page 3 Page 2 The Everett Independent • Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Phone: 617-387-9600 Fax: 781-485-1403 HONORING THE EHS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Vaccine / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hood Health Center CEO Manny Lopes. Everett Vaccination rates (as of May 25): The percentage of the •Overall – 48 percent population in Everett that •Asian – (6 percent of the population) – 8 percent is Black is 23 percent, but •Black – (23 percent of the population) - 10 percent the numbers of Black res- •Hispanic – (33 percent of the population) – 22 percent idents that have been vac- •White – (38 percent of the population) – 40 percent cinated fully or with one dose is 10 percent. Sim- pop-up vaccine clinic will when most of the popu- ilarly, Hispanic residents begin in Glendale Park. lation is going or coming make up 33 percent of the That’s something Rev. from work – with their population in Everett, but Myrlande DesRosiers of schedules usually being the vaccination numbers the Everett Haitian Com- from 7 a.m.