The naming ceremony of the new square after Rosario Livatino, a magistrate victim of the mafia and beatified by the Catholic Church, a symbol of justice, courage and faith, took place yesterday morning in via Don Orione in the Monacelli district. The area, confiscated from the Molè gang, was returned to the community as part of a broader urban redevelopment project which envisages, adjacent to it, the creation of an anti-violence center dedicated to women and minors. An asset stolen from organized crime that returns to being a space of community, legality and hope.
The square saw the participation of a large representation of citizens and young students who symbolically embraced the community in a moment of high civic and educational value. Mayor Scarcella expressed heartfelt thanks to the Carabinieri, the State Police, the general command of the Port Authorities, the local Police, the Financial Police and all the law enforcement agencies for their constant presence and supervision of legality in the area. Particular thanks were given to the school directors Pirrotta and Praticò for their educational commitment and sensitivity shown in involving the schools in such a significant day.
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