Departed officers honored at annual memorial service

Shown left to right, are; Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr., Betty Penta (third from right), wife of the late Lt. Joseph Penta who passed away in 2012 with daughter, Debra and her sons, J.R. and Nicholas with Chief Steve Mazzie during the annual Everett Police Dept. Memorial Service held in front of the Everett Police Station on Wednesday.  (Advocate photo)

Shown left to right, are; Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr., Betty Penta (third from right), wife of the late Lt. Joseph Penta who passed away in 2012 with daughter, Debra and her sons, J.R. and Nicholas with Chief Steve Mazzie during the annual Everett Police Dept. Memorial Service held in front of the Everett Police Station on Wednesday. (Advocate photo)

Three EPD officers earn promotions

Family members of the three police officers who were promoted by Mayor DeMaria stand proudly by their side at the swearing-in ceremony at city hall this past week.  Along with Chief Steven Mazzie and Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr., from left to right, are Sgt. John Bagley, Sgt. William Fox, and Lietenant Frank Hoeing.  A packed audience of police officers, friends, and family filled the chambers in support of the newly appointed officers.  The promotions take effect immediately.  (Advocate photo)

Family members of the three police officers who were promoted by Mayor DeMaria stand proudly by their side at the swearing-in ceremony at city hall this past week. Along with Chief Steven Mazzie and Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr., from left to right, are Sgt. John Bagley, Sgt. William Fox, and Lietenant Frank Hoeing. A packed audience of police officers, friends, and family filled the chambers in support of the newly appointed officers. The promotions take effect immediately. (Advocate photo)

Sounds of Everett

There’s a strong rumor around the city that former mayor John Hanlon will be running for councilor-at-large in the fall election.  There’s no doubt that his experience will be a welcomed addition to the new charter city government.  All told,…