Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 MBTA to announce service changes for March and April T he MBTA Service Planning team will be hosting virtual public meetings on Wednesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 24 from 6-8 p.m. to share the temporary schedule changes that will take effect in March and April. The MBTA is implementing service changes in response to the low ridership caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes on the bus network and subway system will begin on March 14. This will reduce frequency on some bus and subways lines and eliminate, shorten, or combine various bus routes. The Commuter Rail will also undergo additional scheduling changes, starting April 5. During the virtual public meetings, the team will share information as to why the route changes are necessary and offer insight into the service planning process. They will also share specific information about the service changes and impacted routes. Attendees are welcomed to ask questions and provide feedback regarding the service changes that will go into effect. Mayor announces monthly story time M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that he will be hosting monthly virtual story time events beginning on Wednesday, February 3 at 3:30 p.m. During this time, he will be meeting the children of Everett through Zoom to read classic children’s stories. “I am very excited to read to the Everett children,” said DeMaria. “Even though I wish I could read to them in-person, reading stories virtually is the safest way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. I look forward to connecting with the children through the powerful messages that come from these stories.” Story time will occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. DeMaria is hoping this will help provide the children some normalcy during these difficult times. To participate in any story time event, please follow the instructions below with Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting: https://ci-everett-ma.zoom.us/j/98244106409?pwd=TERXdWxhRy95OTlSTkNFMDlKWElJUT09 Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409 Passcode: 369790 One tap mobile: +16465588656, 98244106409# Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 +1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409 Passcode: 369790 City and public libraries host Black History Month art contest M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett in collaboration with the Everett Public Libraries will be hosting an art contest during Black History Month. The contest is open to any Everett resident age 10 or older. All Everett residents/students are encouraged to participate. Submitted art must be related to Black history/figures/authors, etc. The City will be providing prompts and inspiration on the City’s official Facebook page (@cityofeverettma). The winners will receive prizes. Winners will be chosen by the number of likes on each Facebook post of the art which will be uploaded in categories on Saturday, February 27 (@ mayordemaria). The categories are: Ages 10-13 1st place: $50 gift card. 2nd place: $35 gift card. 3rd place: $20 gift card. Ages 14-18 1st place: $50 gift card. 2nd place: $35 gift card. 3rd place: $20 gift card. Ages 19+ 1st place: $50 gift card. 2nd place: $35 gift card. 3rd place: $20 gift card. For those who are interested in participating, the eligibility requirements are: • You must be aged 10+ to participate. • You must be a resident of Everett or attend school in Everett. • All art must be your own original work. • There is a limit of one entry per person. • Art must relate to the subject of Black History Month. For submissions, the requirements are: • Take a clear photo (front and back) of your artwork. • Every entry must have a title. • Every entry must have a statement describing the artwork. • Every entry must have the following information on the reverse side of the artwork: your name, age and e-mail address. All artwork submission photos must be e-mailed to artcontest@ci.everett.ma.us. The submission deadline is Wednesday, February 24 by 4 p.m.
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