Lafayette aide honored for Latino excellence

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Lafayette paraprofessional Jeffrey Gomez honored for Latino excellence

Lafayette School paraprofessional Jeffrey Gomez was honored Sept. 30 at the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’s Latino Excellence on the Hill Awards. He works with special-education students in kindergarten classrooms and was nominated by Lafayette Principal Janet Taylor.

Everett Independent

EHS girls soccer records three straight shutout wins

EHS girls soccer won three straight games by shutout, including Greater Boston League wins over Revere and Lynn Classical. Volleyball and cross country continued their fall seasons.

Everett Independent

Library hosts teen music class and monthlong Adopt-a-Ghost activity

The library will host a music class for ages 10–14 today, October 1, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Parlin Meeting Room; no experience is required. The Parlin and Shute libraries are also hosting a monthlong Adopt-a-Ghost activity.

Everett Independent

Everett Arts Association art classes begin today

A 10-week art class series begins today, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Everett High School. Classes meet Thursdays through December 10 and cost $75 per person.

Everett Arts Association

Six Everett residents to take part in Sunday’s Jimmy Fund Walk

Six Everett residents will join the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4. The walk follows portions of the Boston Marathon route and raises money for cancer care and research.

Everett Independent

Walk for Ersilia 5K set for Saturday at Glendale Park

The Walk for Ersilia 5K starts Saturday, October 3, at 8:30 a.m. at Glendale Park. Proceeds will support the Orange Rose Foundation’s domestic-violence advocacy work.

Orange Rose Foundation

Main Street Meadow transformation adds trees and habitat

The Mystic River Watershed Association detailed Everett’s transformation of Main Street Meadow into a greener public space, with native trees, pollinator gardens and improved habitat.

Mystic River Watershed Association