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Scavenger hunt maps are available at all participating businesses and online at https://everettcommunityartwalk.blogspot.com/p/ locations.html. Participants are encouraged to document their fi ndings using their maps or on social media. Following the Art Walk, a closing reception will be held at VilState Senator Sal DiDomenico, Integral Arts Everett Founder Karyn Alzayer and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (center) were joined by artists and elected offi cials on October 1 to kick off the Community Art Walk. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) Karyn Alzayer, founder of Integral Arts Everett, was thrilled to announce the start of the Community Art Walk on October 1 at City Hall. U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley spoke about the importance of continuing to fund community art programs. 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Mayor Carlo DeMaria also shared his thoughts about the Art Walk. “I am proud to support the Everett Cultural Council for funding the Everett Community Art Walk along with other outstanding projects,” he said. “I also want to thank our legislative delegation for providing the annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which allows them to fund many art and cultural projects in our community. 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It is clear that you recognize the job is done throughout the twoyear term and not just a summer of campaigning. A Council is a team effort and no one individual can hold sway over the team. For the past several years, I have been involved in working to improve our educational system for all of our children. As a parent of three special education children who are now fully functional adults with good paying jobs, it is an important investment to our community to ensure success both academically and occupationally. I have also worked very close with economic development in our City which has brought thousands of jobs to Everett, raising the standard of living for many of our low-income residents. It takes a considerable amount of time to implement these changes while addressing much needed capital improvements on an aged infrastructure such as streets and city buildings. 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