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(Advocate photo) By Neil Zolot Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by residents and local community organizations to proclaim International Overdose Awareness Day in Everett. Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett hosted an informational event at Glendale Park on Thursday, August 29 in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by residents and local community organizations to proclaim International Overdose Awareness Day in Everett. The event shared information and resources that are available to support those who are struggling with substance misuse, as well as friends and family who might DEMARIA | SEE PAGE 7 SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE  ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS  DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE  11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY  10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT  10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com I ncumbent Joseph McGonagle defeated Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese 1,478 to 704 in the state Democratic Party primary for the 28th Middlesex County District seat in the state House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 3. “The residents have spoken once again,” McGonagle said at a small victory party at his home near City Hall. “We have a proven track record.” He also thanked his campaign supporters and volunteers. “They believe in what we do,” he said. Given there was no race in the Republican Party primary, Tuesday’s win reelects McGonagle to the seat, leaving the General Election in November as a formality. “The campaign never stops until November,” said McGonagle. In other races Senator Elizabeth Warren ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, receiving 1,967 votes. In the Republican Senate primary, statewide winner John Deaton received 261 votes, Robert Antonellis, 230, and Ian Cain, 34. For Congressman for the 7th District, incumbent Ayanna Pressley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, receiving 1,846 votes, tantamount to reelection since there was no race in the Republican Party. 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The ceremony will honor the memory of the 2,977 people who were killed due to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. The event will begin with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. in remembrance of the time American Airlines Flight 11 was hijacked DENT A L 373 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617) 898 3384 ranashahidental@gmail.com Dental Restorations Crowns Sealants Fluoride Treatments Bonding GRAND OPENING Gar ima Rana, D.M.D Yen Vo, D.M.D Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Cedar impression half rounds NEVER FORGET: Archive photo from the City of Everett’s 2017 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Central Fire Station. This year’s remembrance will take place at Central Fire Station on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett) by terrorists and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Following the moment of silence, a bell will be rung in sequence of 3-4-3 in memory of the 343 fi refi ghters that were killed on that day. “We must never forget the thousands of innocent lives that were taken on that terrible day,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I encourage everyone in our community to gather with us in remembrance of all those we lost on 9/11.” On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial planes, deliberately crashing two of the planes into the upper fl oors of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center and a third plane into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed into an empty fi eld in western Pennsylvania due to passengers fi ghting back and stopping the plane from reaching the intended target of the hijacker. The attacks killed 2,977 people. Since then, the day is remembered annually to honor and never forget the victims and their families along with the heroes who put their lives on the line to help others. Catch us on Facebook.com/advocate.news.ma or X@advocatenewsma Monogram D4 Double siding Extractions Invisalign Cleanings Root Canals Emergency Care Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://Oyc_WNjVAB6M3spV9CDquxlyrEW6uMSTekev4XkU-go0`̰f\~1z׉E WTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 3 Sen. 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Starting in 2027, manufacturers and sellers of protective gear for firefighters will be barred from knowingly selling equipment that contains added PFAS chemicals. “I am proud of this legislation that will help our eff orts to reduce harmful chemicals and protect our brave firefi ghters throughout the Commonwealth,” said State Senator Sal DiDomenico. “This law State Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke to current and retired members of the Everett Fire Department, their families and friends at this year’s Annual Firefi ghters Memorial ceremony. protects our fi rst responders, and it is an important step forward in our mission to protect everyone from unsafe and toxic chemicals throughout our communities.” Upcoming Everett Arts Association event T he Everett Arts Association will meet on Saturday, September 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Parlin Library (410 Broadway, Everett). Our guest artist will be doing a painting demonstration in acrylic. 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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Attend this special celebration on Friday, Sept. 13 beginning at 12 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street). Enjoy a beautiful dance performance by Bajacoul Dance with Christian and Miguel. In addition to the live performance, dance lessons will be off ered to those who wish to participate. Light refreshments will be served. Please reserve your seat with Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! Starting at $18.95 * Bundles * Boxes Many Types Starting at $49.95 Starting at $95.95 * 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 HOURS: OPEN DAILY, MON. - SAT., 9 AM - 7 PM / SUN., 9 AM - 6 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! 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Halloween Party: The annual Halloween Party for older adults will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street). This spooky celebration will off er a delectable meal, music, dancing and much more. Roast beef and Swiss and turkey and cheese sandwiches will be served along with garden salad, potato salad, dessert and coff ee. Smokin’ Joe and the Henchmen will provide live music and entertainment throughout the party, and all are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win a prize. Those who are interested can purchase tickets from a member of the COA. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, please dial 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. For more information about all of the events, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. Sen. DiDomenico proud of passage of comprehensive maternal health bill R ecently, Governor Maura Healey signed into law a comprehensive maternal health bill that creates a state licensure pathway for midwives and lactation consultants, encourages the creation of more freestanding birth centers, establishes a grant program to address maternal mental health and substance use disorder and expands the statewide universal postpartum home visiting program. State Senator Sal DiDomenico proudly supported this legislation, which also mandates that insurers provide coverage for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder screenings for perinatal individuals. “My colleagues and I took decisive action last month to improve and expand maternal health care options for people throughout Massachusetts,” said Senator DiDomenico. “These changes will narrow racial inequities and improve health care outcomes for parents across the Commonwealth. This will go a long way towards our overall goal of making our state more welcoming and inclusive of families of all backgrounds and income levels. I want to thank Governor Healey, Senate President Spilka, Senator Friedman and Representative Decker for their leadership on these urgent issues.” The legislation creates a state license that certifi ed professional midwives must receive in order to practice midwifery, and it requires certain insurance providers, such as MassHealth, to cover doula and midwifery services, including prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care. The new law creates the Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health (DPH) to license and provide oversight of licensed certified professional midwives. Licensed certified professional midwives would be required to coordinate emergency care if needed and would also be able to DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://TG-nKrODIPxy2YJdKJMxsP7JyXRWwBSljMMsaNLLokc1`̰f\~1z׉E:THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 5 ׉ 7cassandra://gtn6pxRK2y15hlo5F6XPHJUDfa31xQtLdBvZ5yiHEUQ25`̰f\~1zf\~1z PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://TW4kDdyyg22rSucIvkSUNiaJ1doCE7wAbAxuaLLacwI`)׉ 7cassandra://dgEnxXTGE56qTtvDDKX7uYEOf1piV1vtCza3GzuEUIY͉`J׉ 7cassandra://H-QecSJFzPGgJkLgnJ1dxmQJ9k8uDOGR27RayJpvgtM(a`̰f`~1zJט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZxyppAKIsd_gozQ-IRcVNj8xapwJheymqHxd1Il5vvQB`)׉ 7cassandra://FvX9NEiJLC77eIaToBH7Jvm6O9zLQYtzREf0wvYQt0oͥ`J׉ 7cassandra://YtkUpbT2cAxWzXT104e4xPxtK-8WLo3S15Kb6dT0IN03`̰f`~1zKנfa~1zM ^̶9ׁHhttp://cityofeverett.com/resiׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 4 issue prescriptions for certain drugs, under regulations to be promulgated by the Board and DPH. This language also ensures equitable reimbursement of certified nurse midwives by requiring that they receive payment rates equal to those for the same services performed by a physician under MassHealth. To encourage the creation of more freestanding birth centers, which operate independent from hospital systems, the law requires DPH to promulgate updated regulations governing the licensure of freestanding birth centers to ensure safe, equitable and accessible birth options. The legislation also requires that MassHealth cover noninvasive prenatal screenings to detect whether a pregnancy is at increased risk for chromosomal abnormalities for all pregnant patients regardless of age, baseline risk or family history. The law requires health insurers to provide coverage for medically necessary pasteurized donor human milk and products derived from it, serving as a critical source of nutrition for the growth and development of babies, particularly for vulnerable premature infants. To better support new mothers in their feeding journeys, the law also authorizes the Board of Allied Health Professionals to license lactation consultants to ensure their services are eligible for reimbursement through the patient’s insurance. The legislation provides critical support for birthing people and their families during the postpartum period, including requiring DPH to conduct a public awareness campaign about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and to develop and maintain a digital resource center that will be available to the public. It also requires that perinatal individuals be offered a screening for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder, and that those services be covered by health insurance plans. To better address barriers in access to care and reduce racial inequities in maternal health, the law expands the universal postpartum home visiting program administered by DPH and provides coverage for the program’s services. Additionally, the law requires DPH to develop and disseminate public information about pregnancy loss to the public and perinatal health care workers to prioritize the physical and mental health care of patients affected. It also requires DPH to establish a program to conduct fetal and infant mortality reviews to identify social, economic and systems level factors associated with fetal and infant deaths and inform public health policy programs. The legislation also includes a provision that will allow Massachusetts residents to use earned paid sick time in the event of a pregnancy loss. The law ensures that the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee will have access to essential records required to conduct thorough and timely reviews of maternal deaths and pregnancy complications. This will enable the Committee to formulate comprehensive recommendations to improve maternal outcomes and prevent mortality. The law’s language also establishes a grant program under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services aimed at addressing maternal mental health. This program will support the establishment or expansion of initiatives serving perinatal individuals, particularly those in underserved populations, to improve mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorder. The law establishes a nine-member task force to study the current availability of, and access to, maternal health services and care, as well as essential service closures of inpatient maternity units and acute-level birthing centers. The task force will identify methods of increasing financial investment in, and patient access to, maternal health care in the Commonwealth. ׉ 7cassandra://H-QecSJFzPGgJkLgnJ1dxmQJ9k8uDOGR27RayJpvgtM(a`̰f\~1z׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 7 Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a proclamation to those who have lost a loved one to addiction or have been affected in any way. (Photo courtesy of the City of Everett) The Everett Fire Department along with the Road to Recovery program handed out resources to attendees. Community members and City of Everett officials joined together for the City’s International Overdose Awareness Day event. The City of Everett’s Health Department handed out resources. DEMARIA | FROM PAGE 1 know someone who is struggling with substance use disorder. Those who attended had the opportunity to learn more about the services provided, as well as meet individuals in the community who can provide help to those who The purple flags and banner in recognition of Everett residents lost to substance use disorder might need it. “There are many in our community who struggle with substance use disorder,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We need to remove the stigma and remember that this disease not only affects the individual, but it also has a disastrous impact on families and the community. There are too many families in Everett that have suffered losses due to overdoses, so I’m committed to providing whatever resources we can to give individuals a helping hand and have hope as they work to make a better life for themselves.” The City of Everett is comThe City of Everett’s Everett Recovery Connection handed out resources to attendees. The Everett Police Department handed out resources to attendees. mitted to providing all the treatment, prevention and healing resources possible to those who need it. If you or someone you know might be struggling with substance use disorder, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The City’s Everett Recovery Connection (ERC) and Road to Recovery programs are ready to assist at any time on any day of the week. 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A portion of the proceeds will go to Fire For Eff ect Foundation (www.ff efi nc.org). It’s mission is to honor and empower veterans, fi rst responders and their families by providing essential resources, support and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope and strengthen the fabric of the local community. The newest member of Granite Chin’s stable, Everett junior welterweight Willcox, will make his long-awaited pro debut in a four-round match against Travis Crain. Willcox captured top honors in this past February’s New England Golden Gloves Championships, in which he not only was crowned champion in his weight class, but also named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Boxer. “Everyone is excited about Shea turning pro on the 13th GCP promoter Chris Traietti said. “He has a huge fanbase and they are all turning out ,” An Everett junior welterweight will make his pro debut as Granite Chin Promotions returns for “Fight Night At The Vets Club 2.” (Courtesy photo) for what will be the fi rst step in a very successful career. He has a great team around him and the sky is the limit. This is going to be a great night with a bunch of action-packed fi ghts. 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The Fight of the Night could turn out to be a four-round, junior middleweight match between a pair of boxers who literally will fi ght anybody, anywhere, anytime: Rhode Island’s Alfred “Keenan” Raymond (210-2) and Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-261, 5 KOs), of Puerto Rico. Also fi ghting in a pair of four-round bouts are New York junior middleweight Austin Cassese (1-0, 1 KO) vs. 12-fi ght veteran Jay Gregory, and Brockton lightweight Stephen Davis (1-3, 1 KO) vs. Brandon Sandoval (24, 1 KO), fi ghting out of Salem by way of Mexico. Card subject to change. Tickets are priced at $65 (floor seats), $45 (standing room only) and $420 for ringside tables of four. They are available for purchase at www. ticketleap.com. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. ET; fi rst bout at 6 p.m. ET. 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Starr, SNAp!, LaLa brooks of Crystals headline the annual 3 Day Feast t’s that time of year again when the streets of East Cambridge will come alive for the 99th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian THIS WEEKEND - September 6, 7 & 8 on Warren, Cambridge and Porter Streets in East Cambridge.The three-day fun family event features a wide variety of sweet and savory food, a beer garden, amusement rides, games, parades and music that spans four decades of dance, pop, and rock.Festivities begin on Friday at 6:00pm when Saints Cosmas and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street in East Cambridge to the outdoor chapel overlooking the festival concourse on Warren Street. At 7:00pm, a special healing service with the holy relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian and led by Monsignor Anthony Spinosa (formerly from East Cambridge) from the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon will take place at the outdoor chapel. Warren Street Party Night will begin at 7:30pm with a performance by 1980’s sensation SNAP! Featuring Thea Austin singing mega hits “I Got The Power”, “Rhythm Is A Dancer” and more. Then 1990’s icon Brenda K. Starr comes to the stage to sing her many top hits such as “I Still Believe”, “What You See is What You Get”, “Breakfast in Bed”. In addition, MC Freddie B and Club Classic DJ Ricky (former STAR FM) will keep the night going and make sure everyone is dancing in the streets! On Saturday, the festivities begin at 1:00pm as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air around Cambridge, Porter, and Warren Streets, along with continuous entertainment, including Dom Catino’s Sounds of Sinatra show and New England’s internation“Don’t Leave Me This Way”, “Sunday Morning”, and “Saturday Night”. Don’t miss seeing this legend at our feast! ITALIAN FEAST | SEE PAGE 16 Saints Cosmas and Damian. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com ally acclaimed vocal duo, P2. At 6:30pm Saints Cosmas and Damian accompanied by members of the Society, the North End Marching Band, the award-winning Everett High School Marching Band and the faithful process from their permanent home at 17 Porter Street to the outdoor chapel. Beginning at 8:00pm, 1980’s hit machine The Original Cover Girls come to Cambridge and sing their many huge hits such as “Because of You”, “Inside Outside”, “Show Me”, “We Can’t Go Wrong”, and “My Heart Skips a Beat”. Don’t miss this high energy show!At 9:00pm Motown and Grammy Award Winning Legend direct from FOXTV’s Masked Singer, the iconic Thelma Houston takes the stage! She will be singing all her hits, including her #1 Billboard song and disco anthem Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After The Original Cover Girls. Brenda K. 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McGonagle Celebrates Primary Election Victory A vic t orious S ta t e Repr esen ta tive Jo e McGonagle enters his home on Corey Street after getting the final count after Tuesday’s primary election. McGonagle is shown with his supporter, former City Councillor Rosa DiFlorio. MCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 1 6th District seat in the Democratic primary, receiving 1,948 votes, with no race in the Republican primary. Small parts of Everett are in the 11th Suffolk County District represented by Judith Garcia in the state House of Representatives, which includes sections of Everett near Chelsea and Revere, mainly Ward 1. She received 31 votes in the Democratic primary with no race in the Republican primary. Other small sections of the City are represented by Daniel Ryan in the 2nd Suffolk District, which includes sections of Everett near the Malden River, mainly Ward 6. He received 36 votes in the Democratic primary, with no race in the Republican primary. In the Democratic primary for Middlesex County Register of Deeds, Maria Curtatone received 1,899 votes, with no race in the Republican primary. In the Democratic primary for Middlesex County Clerk of Courts, Michael Sullivan received 1,893 votes, with no race in the Republican priAfter the polls closed last Tuesday night in Everett, the city of Everett made its choice to return Rep. McGonagle to his office, as he continues to serve the community of Everett. Here he’s shown celebrating with family, friends, and colleagues in government at his home last Tuesday evening. mary. There were no candidates in any races in the Libertarian Party primary. Only 3,075 out of 23,299 registered voters voted: 13.1%. “There was low turnout, pretty much what I figured,” City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said. “It was expected to be slow and it has been,” Ward 4, Precinct 1 Precinct Warden Larry Arinello said at the polls in the Lafayette School. Precinct Wardens at the Whittier Housing complex, the Parlin School and in City Hall also reported slow going, which seems typical for Everett, at least in recent elections. In the municipal primary in September 2023, about 12% of voters voted, followed by nearly 20% in the final election in November, but only 12.5% of voters voted in the presidential primary in March 2024. Presumably the turnout will be greater in November. Presidential elections have garnered more votes, up to 70% of registered voters,” Cornelio said. “November will probably be crazy with all the hype in a Congratulating State Rep. McGonagle is Rich DeStefano, shown with Christine Montejo. presidential race,” Ward 1, Precinct 1 Precinct Warden Ruthie Dottin speculated from Whittier. “It should be busy in November,” Arinello agreed. “The presidential election is the only time a lot of people vote,” Ward 5, Precinct 2 in City Hall Precinct Warden Linda Shedden added. “It’s hard to get people to come to vote for one race.” In this election, mail-in and pre-election ballots were sent to the precincts for tabulation. It was less than 80 per precinct. “They’re usually processed at City Hall, but not during this election,” Arinello said. “We processed them here.” “Historically we sent them to the precincts before establishing central tabulation at City Hall, but I had no Election Director to handle it this time,” Cornelio explained. “On a slow day, it gives the poll workers a task, but we’re going to try to go back to tabulation at City Hall in November.” “It was slow so we had plenty of time to get them done,” Shedden reported. McGonagle was first elected to his seat in 2014, defeating current Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky and Cornelio, among others. Matewsky was elected to the seat in 2013 in a Special Election to fill out the term previously held by Steven “Stat” Smith, father of current Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith, who delivered Ward 2 ballots to City Hall primary night. Matewsky served as State After certifying the count at the closing of the polls last Tuesday evening, a very happy State Rep. Joe McGonagle enters his home, and greets his family and friends, thanking them all for their never-ending support of him and the many programs he supports in his district. Rep. and City Councillor for the rest of 2013. “If there’s less than 6 months left in a City Councillor’s term, it doesn’t have to be filled, so I stayed to represent Ward 1,” he said. Steven “Stat” Smith was a member of the Everett Board of Aldermen from 1994 to 1995 – in the days the City had a bicameral (two house) legislative system – and an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor in 1995, Alderman At-Large in 1997 and Ward 3 Alderman in 1999. From 2002 to 2003, he was a member of the Everett Common Council. In 2004 he ran for state representative, but lost to incumbent Edward Connolly in the Democratic primary. From 2006 to 2007, he served on the Board of Aldermen and was elected state representative in 2006. On December 20, 2012, U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz announced that Smith had agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of deprivation of rights under color of law for his role in a voter fraud scheme in which Smith cast absentee ballots for voters who were ineligible or unaware of ballots being cast in their names. It was announced that Smith would resign effective January 1, 2013. As part of his plea agreement, Smith was not allowed to run for public office for five years. Marchese ran against McGonagle in 2022 in the General Election. This year he decided to run in the Democratic primary rather than as a Republican or Independent and wait until November, presumably to save time and money in campaigning for the seat. (McGonagle defeated current Councillor-at-Large Guerline Alcy Jabouin in the Democratic primary that year. She was at City Hall on September 3 awaiting the results.) The prevailing opinion was McGonagle would win easily. He called Marchese a “well respected city official” and noted “everybody has a right to run.” ׉ 7cassandra://46sdiDfHTpFVRRNs219kPXQ8g3I_RYD5yhtkHVWLfNo,@`̰f\~1z"׉ETHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 11 Tide football begins season at home tonight against non-league Mansfield Everett coach Justin Flores eyes revamped schedule to secure better playoff odds rice Michaud, defensive back / wide receiver Gidion Legall, running back Manny Santiago and defensive back / wide receiver Elijah Lassister. They should be seeing plenty of action tonight against visiting Mansfield. 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(Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) By Joe McConnell Y ear 2 of the Justin Flores era is about to begin for his Everett High School football team, when non-league Mansfield out of the powerful Hockomock League comes to Everett Memorial Stadium tonight (Sept. 6) to kick off the 2024 season, starting at 7 p.m. Flores added Mansfield to the regular season schedule to go along with Brockton (Oct. 19 on the road) and Taunton (Oct. 4 at home) to give his team a better chance of making the Division 1 playoffs. The MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) established the power rankings system three years ago to determine the playoff teams in all eight statewide divisions. It’s based on a team’s strength of schedule. Playing perennial playoff teams from stronger leagues gives schools like Everett more points win or lose. As a result of these three additions to the schedule, the Tide won’t be playing traditional Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Somerville, Malden and Lynn English this year. The Crimson Tide will also play non-league powerhouses Xaverian (Sept. 20 at home) and BC High (Sept. 27 in Dorchester). One year ago, the Everett boys won another Greater Boston League (GBL) title with a 6-0 record. They were 9-2 overall. But despite what appeared to be a winning record on paper, they failed to finish in the Top 16 to qualify for the postseason. They ended up 18th in Division 1, even though they defeated BC High (5-3), the eighth seed, during a regular season game. But with the additions and subtractions to this year’s schedule, it will hopefully avoid any further disappointment for Flores’ squad. The Tide has practically a whole new starting lineup on both sides of the ball this year with only six returnees, including quarterback Carlos Rodrigues. But not wanting to reveal too much of his gameplan at this time, Flores did not disclose his starting offensive and defensive lineups days ahead of the Mansfield opener. The second-year Everett coach determined his starters with an intersquad scrimmage during the first week of practice, followed by a scrimmage versus Arlington. “I liked how physical we were on both sides of the ball in both scrimmages, especially from our linemen,” said Flores. “I was also happy with how we ran the ball and how we stopped the run.” Familiarity with the product has given Flores and his staff a better idea on what they have this year. Last year, he was handed the job just weeks before the first day of practice. “We have been around these guys for a while now, and as a result we have high expectations for them,” said Flores. “There will be a lot of new guys playing significant roles. You will see new faces from the freshman class to the senior class on the Everett Memorial Stadium turf Friday night.” Besides Rodrigues, some of the other returning players include wide receiver Yariel Ortiz, wide receiver / defensive back Joao Barreiros, offensive linemen Marvin Desruisseaux and Chris Ruiz, linebacker Kevin Diaz, linebacker / safety Armani Negron, linebacker FabFEATURES: • Units Range in Size from: ±1,146 S/F to ±1,439 S/F • • (2) Three Bedroom w/ Two Baths • (2) Two Bedroom w/ Two Baths • • ±5,279 S/F of Land • Gas Onsite • (6) Car Built-In Garage (Underneath) • • Public Water & Sewer • Zoned: R-1 • Parcel ID: W:17, P:04550, S:001,1312810 • Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Steven Weiss Of the Firm of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA Attorney for Mortgagee Terms of Sale: $25,000.00 Deposit Bank Or Certified Funds Deposit To Be Increased To 10% Of Purchase Price Within 5 Business Days 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com ׉ 7cassandra://ydUoGYHnLWe3BMKO2KcG5qKqbdTyRCFk2CPxEiBOzLE.R`̰f\~1z#f\~1z" PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Gq24zOH78GI49oEmQDT-u0nQjNFlD0AP9EpBiegmiwY`)׉ 7cassandra://70Zilcpu-kEYSgsKmtyYWAuS_8c2xSoQToxPBPD0X5gͮ(`J׉ 7cassandra://QkfYoABqsgJXDpDe1glI86vjOIiuG9XFjOTM6_gDhyk5`̰fb~1zaט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Z2k8FgIYE0705EZ5-Q49wlNRlOBz-5mP6evUdyS6b0c[`)׉ 7cassandra://sCqjsemK6sFRhmoJGDFVMY33_7SpfLR92PteI6JOjUk͚R`J׉ 7cassandra://GqRplVFUih-WXuRKVGA6nybgXRXtvoezUPFDGF-iKc0+`̰fb~1zd׉EPage 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Everett High School Crimson Tide Varsity Football Team back on the field By Tara Vocino T he Everett High School Crimson Tide Varsity Football Team’s Senior Night will be held Nov. 1 around 4:30 p.m. against the Revere High School Patriots Football Team at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. The 2024 Everett High School Crimson Tide Boys’ Varsity Football Team. (Courtesy photo, Everett High School Athletic Director Tammy Turner) CRIMSON TIDE COACHES: Shown from left to right, are: Quarterback Coach Kayleigh Peña, Offensive Line Assistant Coach Jason Portillo, Defensive Coordinator Alvin Reynolds, Head Coach Justin Flores, Line Coach Claudy St. Juste, Assistant Head Coach Holvin Pena, Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Joseph Solomon and Offensive Line Erick Browne on Saturday at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. TIDE SENIORS: Standing, shown from left to right, are: Christopher Ruiz, Mark Sylvain, Fabrice Michaud, David Roseme, Kevin Diaz, Marvin Desruisseaux, Alex Linhares, and Head Coach Justin Flores; Kneeling, shown from left: Emanuel Santiago, Elijah Lassiter, Lucas Brito, Carlos Rodrigues, Christ Vernet, Yariel Ortiz, and Diego Ayala. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) EHS Crimson Tide Varsity Football Cheerleaders ready to begin season Shown from left to right: Front row: Mazzarine Jean, Ariana Osorio-Bonilla, Maria Helena Rangel, Kathleen Silva, Emma Perry, Justine Lynch, McKenzie Rivera, Kaitlyn Peralta, Aliana Pierotti, Ella Theligene, Capt. Sarah Tiberii and Bianca Moran; back row: Maria Luiza Dos Santos, Rileigh Kenney, Leosmary Perez, Capt. Angelina Papa, Capt. Alexa Uga, Ian Herrera, Leandro Perez, Olivia Dresser, Rochelle Castor, Kierstyn Carapellucci, Narnia Horatius, Danica Pham, Dorinda Vilson, Natalie Truong, Maria Isabel Rangel, Josee Colin and Capt. Jackie Salvador. Football cheerleading captains, shown from left to right: Alexa Uga, Angelina Papa, Sarah Tiberii and Jackeline Salvador at Everett High School last Wednesday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Front row: seniors Kathleen Silva, Angelina Papa, Natalie Truong and Aliana Pierotti; back row: Sarah Tiberii, Alexa Uga, Rochelle Castor, Jackeline Salvador, Dorinda Vilson and Josee Colin. ׉ 7cassandra://QkfYoABqsgJXDpDe1glI86vjOIiuG9XFjOTM6_gDhyk5`̰f\~1z$׉E(THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 13 Former Tide boys’ soccer player Rodney Landaverde takes over program After opening up the season at medford, malden, the 2018 EHS graduate can’t wait for the home opener next Thursday against Chelsea By Joe McConnell T he Everett High School (EHS) boys’ soccer team has a new coach, and he is Rodney Landaverde, a former Tide player. The Everett native is replacing Pedro Blas, who had been in charge of the program since 2019, one year after his successor graduated from the high school. Landaverde, who grew up on Lexington Street, began playing soccer at a very young age. Once at the high school, he played for Coach Oswaldo Constanza. Rodney was the captain of Constanza’s team during his senior year in the fall of 2017. Currently a science teacher at the high school, Landaverde has considerable coaching experience for his young age. He was the EHS JV girls coach in Dom Persuitte’s program last year, but prior to that he coached in the Everett Youth Soccer League and Mass. Youth Soccer for six years. “I credit my dad (Hector) for introducing me to the sport of soccer, and over the years he prepared me to be a player, as well as a coach,” said Rodney, who has three older sisters. Rodney is taking over a program that was 6-8-1 last year, just missing the state tournament by one game. But that was then, and this is now, and he’s looking forward to changing some of the culture. “Coming in as a new coach and bringing in a new staff, we are building a new culture throughout the program,” Landaverde said. “We want to create an environment where we focus on respect, discipline and faith, which will allow the players to express their styles of play. “We are very ambitious with this year’s group,” the first-year coach added. “There is a lot of talent across all of our teams. We also have plenty of experience coming back, which will help build the team chemistry and leadership. We want to win the Greater Boston League (GBL) title, and of course qualify for the postseason. Once there, wide World Cup Tournament last year,” said Landaverde. “Matt is very ambitious, and I know he will do a great job teaching the fundamentals of the game.” Edgar Ruiz is the program’s Former EHS boys’ soccer player Rodney Landaverde, Class of 2018, shown above, is now in charge of the program. (Courtesy photo) we want to make a deep run to challenge for the state championship.” Landaverde loves the attitude of the team to date. “All the players have been great to work with these past few weeks,” he said. “Everyone has brought great energy to each practice. They are focused on learning a new style of play, and the veterans are welcoming the newcomers.” There’s no shortage of players in this year’s boys’ soccer program. Landaverde and his staff welcomed 160 to the first day of tryouts, which is a record number for the program. Currently, there are 12 seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen on the varsity roster, and they are going to be an attack-minded team with a lot of options up top, according to the new coach, who also foresees a solid foundation in the back coupled with a disciplined approach that should translate into wins. Landaverde assembles talented staff Carlos Andres Ruiz is Landaverde’s varsity assistant coach. “(Ruiz) brings much experience on the player development side. He’s going to be responsible for teaching the players different layers of the game, not just the physical and tactical side,” said Landaverde. “He is a former Division 1 player/coach, and we are very lucky to have him on our staff.” Former Medford Mustang Josh Crespo is the JV head coach. “(Crespo) brings much enthusiasm and passion in the developmental process of the players, while also showing them how to love the game of soccer,” Landaverde said. “I’m confident that Josh will do well in developing the underclassmen for the varsity level.” Matt Lerrett is the freshman coach. “He’s a teacher at the Keverian School, and also worked with the middle school boys’ soccer team at the citygoaltender coach. Ruiz, a history teacher at the high school, returns to the program as a coach. He was on Constanza’s staff when Landaverde was a Tide player. “(Ruiz) has worked with the high school-age player over the years, and I’m very grateful he is back in the program developing our goalkeepers,” said Landaverde. The Tide scrimmaged Northeast Metro Tech, Pioneer Charter School and Beverly to get ready for the season. They lost to Northeast and Beverly, but came out on top against Pioneer. “As a staff, we saw a lot more positives than negatives in these three scrimmages, and have taken the lessons learned and have since applied them to our recent practices,” said Landaverde. “Our emphasis has been on applying the training principles that we have worked on to date in the practices and scrimmages, so that it feels natural all the time. They have done a great job in following those principles.” From student to teacher “As a former player in this program, I’m very excited to be in the position to lead the next generation of Everett soccer players,” said Landaverde. “I’d love to continue the tradition of competing against the best teams in the state. We have a group of hard-working players that are ready to compete for a playoff spot, while also making some noise in the GBL this year. “I’m looking forward to our season opener at Medford on Sept. 5 (after press deadline), and am looking forward to specifically seeing former teachers, friends, family and alumni supporting us in the crowd during all of our games this year,” the Everett native said. “We’ll be at Malden (Pine Banks) on Tuesday (Sept. 10, 4 p.m.), before coming home two days later to take on Chelsea. “I have received so much support so far, and it will come full circle once the season starts. Our home opener against Chelsea will be on Thursday, Sept. 12 (4:15 p.m.) at 7-Acre Park. Chelsea is always a tough opponent, and I can’t wait to see all of our fans there making noise. Roll Tide!” ׉ 7cassandra://GqRplVFUih-WXuRKVGA6nybgXRXtvoezUPFDGF-iKc0+`̰f\~1z%f\~1z$ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://HOxgrMSFCUvK_ai1kc9NqgYoyz4JlRU2SrV652RgDyw$?`)׉ 7cassandra://sznETrk47urhZVzwwWXI00BGYMRB56wcJ_SkxS4b1F0͜^`J׉ 7cassandra://yEdl8UzpfUhGEOuXQuB_vdJxvm_XSvUEImSqTHgxkAM-c`̰fb~1zfט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://rlf0mw3DxUZOXMHZ0TymB1Eq1Dd0kZvvgeyts_rmX24`)׉ 7cassandra://8HbPKhbg4C4JJrWfHnyMSfc3iQi2be7jgFBL6DBs7eo͚`J׉ 7cassandra://gEyVejX8pXVJaNcOx2ZSV2nDvXvAt_ImT878S2WBKEc-`̰fb~1zg׉E>Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 ~ Excellence in the EpS ~ EPS Welcomes Dr. Adams Veteran Educator is the District’s FirstEver Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. T he Everett Public Schools (EPS) is excited to announce that veteran educator Dr. Margaret Adams has joined the district as its fi rst-ever Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. “We have tremendous instructional leaders and an amazing faculty,” said Superintendent William Hart. “Dr. Adams will play a pivotal role in marshaling this talent to the greatest possible benefi t for our students. She is already hard at work, visiting schools, meeting teachers and building leaders, and sitting in on professional development sessions. I look forward to seeing the integral role Dr. Adams will have across the EPS in 2024-2025.” Joining the EPS Central Administration represents a homecoming of sorts. Dr. Adams began her education career as a student-teacher at the former Centre School in Everett (Sumner Whittier). “I am honored and humbled to return to a community of educators who gave me such a warm welcome and an amazing start to my career 30 years ago,” said Dr. Adams, who addressed faculty and educators during the Back-to-School Convocation on Monday, August 26, 2024. “I am excited to start this new role and serve the students, families and staff of the Everett Public Schools.” Dr. Adams started her caNow, The Local News … Teamsters makes a Generous Donation to the Everett public Schools Dr. Margaret Adams. reer as an elementary teacher in second and fourth grade in Framingham. She has served as an elementary principal, a department leader for bilingual and ESL programming, a curriculum leader for literacy, and as an assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Her background spans both urban and suburban districts. Most recently, she served as the Department Head for Bilingual/ESL Programs in Brockton, Director of Literacy, Title I, ELL in Malden, Assistant Superintendent in Melrose, and Superintendent in Hingham. Dr. Adams holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a master’s degree in special education from Lesley University, a Master’s Degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education in Educational Administration, and Bachelor of Science from UMASS/Boston in Mathematics and Elementary Education. Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks Organization Donates backpacks and School Supplies T he Everett Public Schools (EPS) extends its sincerest gratitude to the Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks for making a very generous donation to our students at the outset of the 2024-2025 school year. The Elks delivered 150 backpacks fi lled with school supplies (inset) to the Central Administration Building on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, which were distributed to EPS schools by custodial staff for the fi rst day of school on August 28th. Elks House Committee Chairman Linda Fuller (left) made the delivery, and Interim Assistant Superintendent Gretchen Manning was on hand to off er thanks on behalf of the EPS. A team of community-minded representatives from Teamsters Local 25 visited the Central Administration Building on Thursday, August 29, 2024, to donate 250 backpacks fi lled with school supplies (inset) to our students. The backpacks, which came in a wide variety of colors and styles, were distributed to schools by Everett Public Schools (EPS) custodial staff . On behalf of the EPS, Superintendent William Hart thanks the Teamsters for their dedication to the community and our students. From left: EPS custodian David Oliveri, Kelly Glynn and Melissa Hurley from the Teamsters Local 25, Superintendent William Hart, and Teamsters Brian Hatch (Business Agent), Gina Buckley, Kimberly Cavanaugh, and Bill Grubbs. Programmed for Success Everett High Students Volunteer for Summer program I s there a way to improve a free summer robotics club for middle school students that is led by an Everett High School (EHS) teacher? Absolutely. Add EHS student volunteers to the equation. The members of the EHS First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team lent their time and passion to this summer’s Middle School Robotics Club, which was supervised by STEM teacher Adam Kvietkauskas. It was one of 22 diff erent free programs operated by the Everett Public Schools (EPS) during the summer of 2024. EHS students Kenton Tran, Ali Raza, Lucas Martins, Ateeq Rahman, Ritchy Samedy, Neya Maharjan, Elvis Nguyun, Yoni Hernandez Valle, Gabriel Portillo, Avner Do Nascimento, and Thomas Heng supported rising sixth and seventh graders during the week of July 8th and rising eighth and ninth graders during the week of July 29th. The high schoolers designed lesson plans, facilitated fun activities, created team building activities, and generated enthusiasm for our growing middle school robotics programs. ׉ 7cassandra://yEdl8UzpfUhGEOuXQuB_vdJxvm_XSvUEImSqTHgxkAM-c`̰f\~1z&׉E}THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 15 ~ Excellence in the EpS ~ Making a House Call madeline English School professional Development Session Focus on belonging and Acceptance Back to School Superintendent of Schools William Hart is pictured with Keverian School administrative assistant Gail Mastrocola (left), and Everett High School guidance counselors Maureen Kacvinsky and Fernanda Andrade on the fi rst day of school on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. From left: Madeline English School Head Teacher Joe Marchese, Assistant Principal Anastasia Kolokithas, Ron Clark Academy (RCA) teacher Susan Barnes, Assistant Principal Tiff any Boyake, and RCA administrator Junior Bernadin. T wo educators from the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), a highly acclaimed nonprofi t academy in Atlanta, led a professional development session at the Madeline English School on Monday, August 26, 2024. Mr. Junior Bernadin, Ron Clark Academy’s Dean of Students, and creative writing teacher Susan Barnes led the discussion, which will help Madeline English School teachers and leaders implement a House System that fosters support and teamwork among students. This school-wide initiative is being supported by Everett Public Schools (EPS) Equity Consultant Victoria Privott. Schools around the world have implemented the RCA House System as a dynamic way to create a powerful and positive school climate. Students are celebrated for their eff orts through a process that builds character, empowers academic excellence, fosters school spirit, enhances relationships, and promotes a culture of belonging for all. Each House has unique properties such as its own color, symbols, nation of heritage, history, and more. Over time, each House also starts to take on its own values and personality driven by the culture of the students and staff within it. Under the house model, when one of us wins we all win. The initiative aligns with the district’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) goals, which is central to the work Ms. Privott is leading throughout the district. Long-term substitute teacher Carmen Falzone, EPS Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Dr. Margaret Adams, STEM teacher Glen Arruda, and Superintendent William Hart are pictured on the fi rst day of school at the Keverian. Superintendent Hart and Dr. Adams are pictured with Keverian School art teacher Alana Russell. The Assessment? Awesome! more than 500 Students Take Advantage of District-Wide initiative T he Everett Public Schools (EPS) held successful assessment days for students entering kindergarten and fi rst and second grades on August 20-21, 2024, at every elementary school in the district. The math and literacy assessments are required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and they provide teachers with a deeper understanding of a student’s learning profi le. More than 500 students took advantage of the early assessment period, which saves valuable time when the school year begins. Every student who attended received a backpack, school supplies, and a book. Thanks to Tier II Math and Literacy Directors, Jaqueline Fallon The Driving Force: Our Students A bove, members of the Marching Band greet teachers and guests as they arrive for the Back-to-School Convocation on Monday, August 26, 2024. Below, Student Ambassadors hand out school supplies at the Parlin School Back to School Celebration on Friday, August 24, 2024. 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At 1:30pm the grand procession with the Saints, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, Northeast Marching Band, winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somer- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P4235EA Estate of: CYNTHIA E. MICHAUD Date of Death: June 13, 2024 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Sherri E. Michaud Dilago of Watertown, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Sherri E. Michaud Dilago of Watertown, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. September 6, 2024 CITY OF EVERETT Thelma Houston. ville as it has for nearly 100 years. Don’t miss this highlight! Local favorites Stephen Savio and Seabreeze as well as Smokin’ Joe and his band entertain throughout the day as the food and fun fl ow through the streets. The parade arrives back on Warren Street at 7:00pm for a welcome back confetti celebration followed by a performance by the founding lead singer LaLa Brooks of the Crystals singing their huge hits from the 60’s and 70’s “Da Doo Ron Ron”, “Then He Kissed Me”, “Be My Baby” and more! Brooks was also the star of the Original Broadway Musical “Hair”.In addition, parking is available in Twin City Plaza next to the feast all weekend. Come have a bite to eat, go on a ride, play a game, and enjoy all of our great free entertainment. See you at the Feast! For Feast and vendor information, call (617) 407-1256 or visit www.cosmas-and-damian.org. ~ Everett public Libraries’ Calendar of Events ~ Parlin Adult and Teens Crochet Workshop Series: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, September 10, at 6 p.m. Our fall series of crochet workshops will guide you through all the essentials, from getting your yarn on the hook to fi nally fi nishing that tricky project you’ve been working on. This week we’ll be starting with the basics of yarn, hooks and crochet stitches. BYO yarn and hooks or borrow some from the library! Materials have been generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Suggested for ages 14+. Registration is recommended, sign up online at bit.ly/eveprograms Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Puzzle Club: Parlin Trustees Table, Wednesday, September 11, at 3 p.m. Piece together fun and friendship at the Parlin puzzle table! We’ll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes to work on together. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Connolly Center Book PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM BOSTON GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID, WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid, Waltham, Massachusetts hereby respectfully requests consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public streets, lanes, highways and places of the City of Everett and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same The following are the streets and highways referred to: Work Order #’s 1589804, 1589811, 1589813, 1589814 – National Grid to install approximately 1,100 feet of 8-inch of gas main in Boston Street; approximately 350 feet of 6-inch gas main in Third Street; approximately 200 feet of 8-inch gas main in Second Street and approximately 10 feet of 6-inch gas main crossing Second Street as shown and in accordance with the attached plans. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground gas main and conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of gas, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Second Street, Boston Street & Third Street - Everett – Massachusetts - August 28, 2024 Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Monday at 7:00PM, on the 24th of June, 2024 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. September 06, 2024 Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, September 12, at 12 p.m. The New York Times bestselling author of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” David Grann, brings us “The Wager,” a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, savagery and a court martial that reveals the shocking truth. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) Libraries. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, September 9, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 11, at 11 a.m. Join us for a fun-fi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, September 4, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Craft Room, Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13, at 11 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Fluency Fun Fridays! Parlin Children’s Room, Friday, September 13, at 3 p.m. Level up your fl uency game! Join Mrs. McAuliff e for an afternoon of fun board games like Scrabble and Bananagrams, word searches and crossword puzzles. Suggested ages: fi ve to 12. Origami Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Saturday, September 14, at 12 p.m. Learn how to fold paper animals of all kinds! Open to all ages and abilities. Paper and instruction will be provided. The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, September 14, at 11:00 a.m. This is the story of the city of Cusco, which became the capital of the Inca Empire. There are many indigenous people who believe the Inca Kingdom will come back. Told in English and Spanish for children and their adults. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Shute Library; by appointment only; please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your fi rst email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only; please email shuteinfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2308. ׉ 7cassandra://NKJSZl4jW74R7i3vECKpZrFkz7_63mDdQ9aUszJlot0&`̰f\~1z(׉E