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Priya Tahiliani if the statement of interest was similar to the one submitted last year. Tahiliani responded that it is a similar application with the district’s enrollment updates and suggestions to increase school space. The district submitted last year’s statement of interest around this time last year, and they found out last winter that it wasn’t accepted. Ward 6 Councillor Alfred Lattanzi asked if Tahiliani could share the “involved†statement of interest with council members. She said absolutely and that it has already been sent. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins asked what the process looks like after the statement of interest is submitted. “The estimate is 8 to 10 years,†Tahiliani responded. “That includes obtaining community input, running a schematic design and choosing a site location.†Day Roast and saw the top elected offi cials in the state roasting themselves and each other. SEN. DIDOMENICO’S | SEE PAGE 18 Martins asked if the statement of interest includes a site location. Tahiliani responded that it’s just that — a statement of interest about building a new school. Ward 3 Councillor Darren Costa asked if the Pope John property was included in last year’s proposal. Tahiliani replied that it wasn’t since the school district doesn’t own that building. The Pope John site was also originally intended to address overcrowding in the younger grades, not at the high school level. However, they could revisit that situation, both at the City Council level and at the School Committee. Councillor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola asked how the site location is chosen. “There were several diff erent plans and prospective locations that could have been used,†Tahiliani said. “By Massachusetts General Law, the municipality is required to provide adequate school space.†She continued that many gateway cities are overcrowded and that the MSBA wasn’t able to approve as many projects as they had hoped due to inflation. “We’re not the only district that needs space,†Tahiliani said. “There’s only so large of a pot of money available.†Costa asked if anyone has talked dollars and cents about building a high school with CTE programming at Rivergreen Park. She deferred that question to Chief Financial Offi cer Eric Demas. “If we’re looking at costs per student, using the bones we have in Pope John is the cheapest alternative,†Costa said. Smith recommended favorable action. 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Then there was the walkout last year led by our own administration. This caused divisiveness and a lack of safety to our students. Our superintendent did not try to de-escalate the situation. Instead, she went on to promote it and spoke in front of city hall in favor of it. The lack of responsibility continued with the latest protest, where students were marched to show support for the Superintendent’s eff orts to have her contract extended. This further encouraged an unsafe situation for our children. My daughter and her friends had no idea for the reason of the protest. They stated they just wanted to get out of class. A contract is an agreement that is made with an ending date. Her contract shouldn’t be extended. Its time for a change. She has caused racism, hatred and a divisiveness among everyone in the community. This superintendent continually states that she is transparent and communicates with the parents, faculty, and students of this city. In all the times I have tried to contact her, I never received a response from her or her offi ce. Where are the teachers, administrators, and other staff members who have similar opinions of what’s going on in our schools on a daily basis? It was stated at the school committee meeting that they cannot address the school committee unless they get permission from the superintendent. I would think that they would know more than the same people who speak out at every meeting. Some of them do not live in the city or have children who attend Everett Public Schools. I give the six school committee members who voted with the facts that were told to them by people who couldn’t speak for themselves because of fear of retaliation. They are our elected voices and are trying to do what’s best for the school system. Let’s put the politics aside and start thinking of what is best for the students of Everett. We need to hire a new superintendent for the Everett Public Schools. 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In Everett, vaccination clinics will be held at: Tuesdays, March 21 and 28, and Saturday, March 25 (ages 5+) Saturday, March 18 Saturday, March 25 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to noon 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices subject to change    FLEET ׉ Ú7cassandra://5mG3_rqyEIUqtntBLmPCN1XsfQ7LtKz_qNrmloY3MI8Í0%Í`Ì°Í×d¦‡&©èMí8Y½×‰EÚÑTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 Page 3 ~ OPINION ~ SHAME ON TAHILIANI FOR USING EVERETT’S CHILDREN FOR HER OWN POLITICAL AGENDA O n Monday evening, the Everett School Committee voted 6-4 to not renew Supt. of Everett Public Schools Prihya Tahiliani’s contract and reign of terror in Everett after three years of wreaking havoc, dissention and despair, all the while embracing the corrupt reporter Josh Resnek and the Everett Leader Herald’s false accusations of racism against the mayor and the city. This fl unky from Boston Public Schools who, according to sources, was an absolute disaster as head of the ESL (English as a Second Language) department before she was gifted the Everett supt.’s job thanks to former school board member Thomas Abbruzzese, who the voters thanked by ousting him in the last election. Tahiliani never passed on the opportunity to create turmoil and division throughout her three contentious years in Everett; from shuffl ing dedicated and hard-working administrators and teachers throughout the school system to casting the evil eye on anyone she thought was part of the former administration — which was everyone from the teachers to the janitors. Before her arrival, you could eat off the fl oor in any of the schools due to their cleanliness — now, the rodents are eating off the desks in the classrooms. But what’s even more shameful, is her lack of professionalism and disregard for the high school students’ safety and well-being when she forced beloved and respected professional administrators to walk allowing for an upsurge in fi ghts and guns and knives suddenly appearing in police reports. There was one incident where a young woman was shot in the head after school thanks to an ongoing dispute between an Everett male student and a Malden youth. There has also been reports of one particular student who was reportedly given a slap on the wrist on multiple occasions for assaulting a female student at the high school and a senior citizen at Glendale Park — again with no consequences according to our source. But you won’t read that in the Uber Liberal Boston Globe or the Leader Herald as they are way too busy printing what the corrupt Resnek calls “BS†— which was how he referred to his own decrepit stories in his testimony in the ongoing lawsuit between Resnek, Philbin and the Fishwrap and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Tahiliani appears to enjoy tossing the race card in any direction as long as it suits her purpose — especially when she can pull the students out of class to hold signs in front of city hall after the school board legitimately voted not to renew her contract. She did this twice in order to embarrass the mayor and the city council. Why? Because in the three and a half years as supt., she has nothing to show for accomplishments other than lawsuits, bad test scores, and unsanitary schools. But in her defense, she does have an award presented to her by a mentor for just having the job. What a joke! And what about the phony MCAD lawsuit fi led by the soon-to-be-outgoing superintendent? It’s all based on lies printed by the Lyin’ Leader publisher Resnek where she accuses the mayor of spying on her claiming that he installed security cameras in the administration offi ce on Vine Street. But there’s one problem which she knows all too well with her accusation — the cameras were installed by the former supt. because someone was using the offi ce computers without authorization. The cameras were installed for ONE DAY and disconnected the NEXT DAY after the person was caught using the offi ce computer for personal use — years before Tahiliani’s arrival to Everett. The Advocate made an eff ort to contact the attorney general’s offi ce but refused to comment on their “investigationâ€. Plus, the truth doesn’t fi t Tahiliani’s ongoing narrative of the “mayor is a racist†card. She would rather reign by creating a negative environment for the teachers and administrators, and use the students for her own political agenda — off ering nothing positive in terms of learning or achievement. Allowing students to walk out of class on two occasions while holding signs to demonstrate against the city under false claims of racism is something the supt., Resnek and the local plug-uglies love. These are the same people who show up at the city council and school board meetings, some with criminal records — and the majority without children in the school system. They’re the only ones outside of the Resnek’s fl unkies that are making static and wreaking havoc — but only in the pages of the Lying Leader Herald and sad social media page. Funny how that is. The parents of Everett’s school system, in one of the most diverse and inclusive cities in America should be the one’s outside protesting Tahiliani who in three years has proven to be failing their children. It’s truly sad and shameful when we see someone in a position of power — who oversees what the next generations will learn in order to become learned human beings — only to be used as pawns by a self-serving political hack. Let’s hope the city of Somerville offers her the job that she’s been padding her resume for. 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Several DiDomenico priorities were included in this legislation to fund vital services that support vulnerable populations and address food insecurity, housing instability, the state’s long-term COVID-19 response, economic development, essential support serL $3.48 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 vices for incoming immigrants and refugees, and more. Notably, the bill also extends initiatives fi rst implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as outdoor dining, remote public meeting access, and support for assisted living residences. 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I want to thank Senate President Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, and their staff for bringing the supplemental budget to the fl oor.†DiDomenico spoke during the Senate debate and highlighted the fact that the bill invests $368.7M to address several time-sensitive needs for an array of programs relied on by some of the most vulnerable residents of the Commonwealth, including $130M for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefi ts to provide a glide path for families who were receiving enhanced SNAP benefi ts during the COVID-19 pandemic, $68M for the Early Education C3 stabilization grant program, $65M for the continuation of free school meals, $45M for emergency shelter assistance and over $40M to support affordable housing for immigrants and refugees. Other measures funded in the bill include: • $8.3M for judgments, settlements and legal fees • $7M for coordinated wraparound services for incoming immigrants and refugees • $2M for the reimbursement of SNAP benefi ts for victims of benefi t theft • $2M for the preparation and execution of the 114th National NAACP conference, which is taking place in Massachusetts in 2023; this was adopted via an amendment from Senator Liz Miranda (D-Boston) • $1M for a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the misleading tactics of so-called crisis pregnancy centers and their lack of medical services • $250,000 for ReproducState Senator DiDomenico is shown speaking on the Supplemental Budget at the State House last week. tive Equity Now’s free abortion-related legal hotline The bill also authorizes $814.3 billion in capital expenditures to support economic development projects. 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Other bonding items authorized by the bill include: • $104M for the Clean Water Trust Fund • $34M for a program to revitalize underutilized properties • $30M for state matching funds to compete for federal broadband expansion grants and improve state broadband infrastructure • $15M for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative, which supports innovation within the state’s manufacturing industry, including by off ering technical assistance to manufacturers and attracting talent from outside of the state • $14M for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program • $9.3M for broadband middle mile supports • $8M for the Smart Growth Housing Trust Fund Recognizing the societal shifts that have taken place during the pandemic, the bill also addresses several pandemic-era related measures, including: • Permanently allowing public corporations and nonprofi ts to hold meetings by means of remote communication • Permanently allowing notaries public to conduct remote online notarization using communication technology • Extending the ability of graduates and students in their last semester of nursing education programs to practice nursing in accordance with guidance from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing • Extending the ability of municipalities to allow outdoor dining services • Extending the ability of public bodies to allow remote participation by members in public meetings • Extending fl exibilities given to cities and towns that allow for town meetings to be held in hybrid or fully remote capacities and that ease the threshold for a quorum • Extending the ability of nurses employed by assisted living residences to provide skilled nursing care in accordance with valid medical orders, provided the nurse holds a valid license to provide such care Senator Miranda and Senator Robyn K. 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But did you know that she is also the USA Today bestselling author of 14 novels of suspense and multiple awards for her crime fi ction? She has won fi ve Agatha Awards, fi ve Anthony Awards and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her novels have been named Best Thrillers of the Year by LiMayor announces annual Senior Health Fair — April 4 Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are excited to announce the annual Senior Health Fair on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Connolly Center (located at 90 Chelsea St.). This year, we are super excited to receive over 50 vendors that include the Everett Health Department, Cambridge Health Alliance, the FDA, Neighborhood PACE, Mystic Valley Elder Services, the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, the MSPCA and many more. There will be blood pressure checks, glucose testing, acupuncture demonstrations, massage demos, healthy food samples from our Wellness Center, a Healthy Eating Program and a few other surprises. It is free to attend this exciting event. For additional information, please contact Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270 and ask to be connected to Dale or Ida at the Connolly Center. April Senior Social — April 19 at Anthony’s Restaurant Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging have planned the April Senior Social for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Anthony’s Restaurant SENIOR EVENTS | SEE PAGE 8 î„î›îŒîî˜î î…îˆî‘îˆîˆ´î— îŒî– 2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). brary Journal, New York Post, BookBub, POPSUGAR and Real Simple magazine. 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Attendees enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings. Afterwards, everyone was treated to music from DJ Chris and a live performance from the Boston Rovers. Everett seniors got their feet moving on the dance fl oor. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Attendees enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fi xings. Our 50thOur 50th Anniversary Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! gars & Access R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS! Cigars with Green Labels, Buy 2, Get 1 Free! MARCH MADNESS CONTINUES!! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 State Rep. Joe McGonagle off ered his greetings from the State House. es! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES DJ Chris and a leprechaun are shown enjoying the fun. ׉ Ú7cassandra://SzNFukNQ23gQognMjDwsIcF3V4U2nxnry4EA7xzjulAÍ4Í`Ì°Í×d¦‡&©èMí8YÁ׉EÚtTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 Page 7 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! The Boston Rovers performed some traditional Irish music. PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Attendees celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Connolly Center. Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional There was plenty of dancing on the dance fl oor. 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Since opening, Bootstrap Compost now off ers a pilot program for Everett residents to provide premium curbside composting services at a discounted price. Their new rate is a weekly clean bucket service for the low price of $6 per week or $8 biweekly (a nearly 50% price reduction from the standard rate). This program was created to increase the accessibility of composting services to the whole community. “Today, as our landfi lls are fi llAdvocate Online: www.advocatenews.net ing up, almost half of the material going into them is made up of food waste,†remarked Mayor DeMaria. “By converting food waste into compost, we are dramatically reducing landfi ll costs, reducing methane (the most potent greenhouse gas), and creating clean organic soil, which can be used to restore our vacant lots, waterfront, and wetlands, transforming historically degraded land from past industrial pollution into clean and healthy growing spaces.†This is why Bootstrap has decided to go all-in on investing in food waste infrastructure in the city they call home. Bootstrap is committed to ensuring Everett’s food scraps will be composted in facilities nearby, with a future goal of adding new processing capacity in the city. The premium compost these processes produce will then be distributed back to customers, free of charge, and to local urban farms, thus closing the loop of the local food cycle in Everett and strengthening soils used for local agriculture. Bootstrap’s commitment to serving the community goes beyond just waste hauling. Educating the community on the importance and benefi ts of composting and how residents can do their part to join the eff ort is crucial to the program’s success. To that end, Bootstrap will participate in several local events in 2023 in partnership with organizations, such as Everett Public Library and local nonprofi ts like Everett Community Growers. Everett residents are encouraged to come to these events, meet with members of Team Boot and learn about what they can do to contribute to the sustainable future of Everett. The dates and times are to be determined. All Everett residents can sign up for Bootstrap’s services at the new reduced rate at https://accounts.bootstrapcompost.com/ create-account/. Residents will automatically access the Everett-only rate when they enter an Everett street address on the sign-up form. New customers can also enter the coupon code COMPOSTCURIOUS2023 to receive their fi rst month of service at no cost. For more on Bootstrap, its history and its impact, visit https://bootstrapcompost.com. SENIOR EVENTS | FROM PAGE 5 (105 Canal St. in Malden). Upon your arrival at Anthony’s, you will be greeted by their friendly staff with coff ee, tea and breakfast pastries (11:00 a.m.). Our main event begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. in the Terrace Room. You will dine on a delicious meal consisting of a fresh garden salad, bread and butter, pasta, roasted stuff ed pork with roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, gravy, applesauce, coffee and dessert. You will also enjoy the song stylings of Ray Cavicchio and dance to all your favorite tunes. Don’t SENIOR EVENTS | SEE PAGE 10 ׉ Ú7cassandra://42ypAajm94eTeYAVD-xeP86ss0WIIJ5cLdTjIEB5I3QÍ+ÝÍ`Ì°Í×d¦‡&©èMí8YÃ׉EÚTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 Page 9 DiDomenico hosts Devens School students at State House State Senator DiDomenico with Devens School students on the State House balcony AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ State Senator DiDomenico with Devens School students and staff in his offi ce Special to Th e Advocate S enator Sal DiDomenico hosted students and staff from the Devens School at the State House recently. 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Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith asked who is going to enforce the regulations. Smith wants to make sure that Animal Control Offi cer Stacia Gorgone T is protected. “Why aren’t breeders being taxed, like everyone else?†Gorgone asked. “This is the animals’ lives we’re talking about.†Gorgone said other animal welfare organizations, such as kennels, rescues and dog daycares, need to have them. She knows of approximately five breeders in the city, but only one is reputable. The others just breed out of their apartments, which she said is not a good idea for many reasons. She said some of these breeders sell their dogs for bait or raffl e kittens off to feed their snakes. Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon said he wasn’t aware that people are selling their dogs for bait. He asked if the ordinance would apply to a non-neutered or non-spayed animal who has a litter of young. Gorgone said that it wouldn’t. “Most of the residents, for the most part, are good with animals,†Gorgone said. “This will help me with residents who aren’t doing the right thing, and it will give me an extra layer of protection.†Smith suggested mailing breeders a certified letter to make sure everyone is on the same page. Gorgone will also provide breeders with informational literature. Ward 3 Councillor Darren Costa asked how many licenses do they anticipate. Gorgone replied, approximately five that she knows of. Providing basic veterinary care would be included in the conditions. Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen, who sponsored the ordinance, suggested updating the annual license fee from $100 to $200 for 11 or more dogs. Enforcement is up to $1,000 per animal with prior warnings, especially for fi rst-time unregistered off enders. Breeders are subject to inspection at any time. Gorgone has the authority to During Monday’s Legislative Affairs and Elections Subcommittee meeting at City Hall, Everett Animal Control Offi cer Stacia Gorgone and Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen asked the City Council to regulate animal breeding. The Subcommittee recommended favorable action, but left it in committee to further discuss fines for nonregistered breeders. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) seize animals who aren’t receiving humane treatment. “You shouldn’t have 26 dogs living in a three- or four-family house,†Gorgone said. “These aren’t toys — these are little lives.†Smith recommended favorable action and to leave it in committee and return with a schedule of penalties. City Clerk Sergio Cornelio suggested a phased approach by educating people by increasing the fees for repeat off enders. Gorgone said there are some people who are overbreeding animals, putting animal mothers in jeopardy, where this ordinance would be helpful. SENIOR EVENTS | FROM PAGE 8 miss out on our monthly raffl e and delicious birthday cake. Tickets are available for purchase at the Connolly Center beginning April 3 with the last date of sales April 14. Please see Dale or Cathi for additional information or call 617-394-2270. Line Dancing for seniors every Monday at Connolly Center Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are happy to announce the continuance of Line Dancing for seniors at the Connolly Center. Every Monday at 11 a.m., we off er Country Western Line Dancing with Julie. This class is designed for beginners as well as experienced participants. Line dancing continues on Thursdays at noon with Julie. She will teach you modern and Latin steps for beginners and advanced students. These classes are free to our older adults — sponsored by the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons. For additional information, please contact Dale or Cathy at the Connolly Center or dial 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. ׉ Ú7cassandra://95CK4mQdr98MzdGqHeGX6gZCrenv2ngwhLXLz16uDzsÍ+ˆÍ`Ì°Í×d¦‡&©èMí8YÅ׉EÚ¼THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 Page 11 May you get all your wishes but one, so that you will always have something to strive for! 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