Get well Eric Demas

A week ago Monday, at a council meeting at city hall, Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas was called to make testimony about something or other.

Like a good soldier, Demas appeared.

For many of us watching the live proceedings on ECTV, we were shocked when Demas tried to speak.

He came wearing a mask. He took off the mask to speak.

He appeared to be fighting a very bad cold.

He was sneezing, coughing, sniffling, wheezing, and in general, he never should have appeared at that meeting.

In fact, we were quite surprised not one councilor made a mention that Demas should have stayed home and taken care of himself.

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The GOAT prevails

A very large number of us watched the Patriots play the Buccaneers Sunday night.

(Photo by Jim Mahoney)

The outcome was predictable.

Many of us believed the Pats would be drubbed.

Those of us who thought this way were pleasantly surprised that the Pat’s came a few inches away from victory on the last kick of the football at the end of the game.

That failed field goal was the difference between a Brady victory and a Brady defeat.

It was frankly hard to know what was right about this game.

Many of us rooted for Brady.

Many of us rooted for the Pats.

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Ward races to watch

Nguyen-DiFlorio, Pietrantonio-Lattanzi key matchups

By JOSH RESNEK

Two key ward races are attracting a great deal of political speculation among the movers and shakers in the tightly knit political community here.

Vivien Nguyen’s race against longtime Councilor Rosa DiFlorio is a case in point.

Nguyen came within a close-up gunshot of defeating DiFlorio the last time around which was two years ago.

Nguyen, the youngest candidate in politics in the city two years ago, remains the youngest candidate in the upcoming contest.

ROSS PIETRANTONIO

She is 21 and a student in her last year at Babson College.

She is leaving nothing for granted in this upcoming election, she told the Leader Herald.

DiFlorio isn’t exactly giving up, either.

In what is believed to be a last hurrah race for DiFlorio, she is relying on the mayor’s support to gain re-election.

Her support for the mayor is her main campaign pledge to those inclined to vote for her.

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Question and answer with mayoral candidate Fred Capone

with JOSH RESNEK

Mayoral candidate Fred Capone waves to passersby on Broadway as he campaigns September 7, 2021. (Photo by Jim Mahoney)

QUESTION AND ANSWER WITH FRED CAPONE

Q: Can Everett do better with Fred Capone as mayor?

A: Absolutely. As your mayor, the best interests of our residents will always come first. Every voice will be heard, and every opinion will matter.

Q: Have you been accused of sexual harassment or sexual violence against women?

A: No, I have not.

Q: Have you paid hush money to women you sexually harassed or discriminated against to buy their silence?

A: No sir.

Q: The mayor has champagne wishes and caviar dreams. What about you?

A: I am a regular guy from a great city that I love. My wife and I believe in giving back to the community, rather than taking from it. Everyone should be treated fairly and with respect.

Q: 56% of the voters in the primary came out against the mayor. What does this tell you?

A: It tells me that Everett is ready for positive change.

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Proof is in the numbers

SEPTEMBER 27: Fred and Michele Capone along with supporters hold Capone for Mayor signs as the election shifts to Nov 2 finale. (Contributed photo)

On September 21, 2021, Primary Day, Everett voters demonstrated that they want change. That day over 6,300 votes were tallied. The mayor received 2,883 votes, but his two challengers received 3,452 votes.

A desire for change is in the air!

As I campaign across our city, many people have told me that 14 YEARS IN OFFICE for any mayor is more than long enough; that it is TIME FOR SOMEONE NEW.

Residents have expressed concern with current taxation despite significant casino revenue. Many supported the casino with the understanding that taxes would come down and now feel betrayed that it hasn’t happened. Concern was expressed that we need to better fund education and provide more opportunities for our students.

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