THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Page 9 Seniors celebrate St. Patrick’s Day M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) have planned a special St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Connolly Center on Thursday, March 12 at noon. You will enjoy a traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Buffet with carrots, potatoes and turnips, Irish bread and dessert served by members of POLICY | FROM PAGE 8 the plan actually contributed to meeting the Commonwealth’s greenhouse gas emission limits. • Tightening the alignment between Mass Save and emissions limits – requires electric utilities to include an explicit value for emissions reductions whenever they calculate the cost-eff ectiveness of a Mass Save off ering. • Setting a deadline for converting MTBA buses to all-electric power. An Act to accelerate the transition of cars, trucks and buses to carbon-free power directs the MBTA to limit bus purchases and leases to zero-emissions vehicles beginning in 2030, and to aim for an all-zero-emissions fl eet by 2040, to reduce transportathe Council on Aging. For your dancing pleasure, the COA has hired our favorite Everett D.J., Tommy Sheehan. He will be playing all your favorite dance hits along with traditional Irish music. You may purchase at ticket in the COA Offi ce beginning February 20. For additional information please call Dale at 617-394-2323. tion-related emissions in city neighborhoods. • Off setting the Trump Administration’s efforts to slow progress on efficient appliances. An Act relative to energy savings effi ciency (Energy SAVE) updates Massachusetts appliance standards to improve energy and water effi ciency standards for common household and commercial appliances, helping to conserve energy and save consumers and businesses money. During debate on the Senate fl oor, the bill was strengthened through amendments that, among others, requires regional equity in carbon pricing and ensures equity is a component of The DPU mission statement. The bills now go to the House of Representatives for consideration. $600 H2226_191016_032735_M UHCSCO_191016_032735 to buy approved health items. Now available at Walmart. Are you 65 or older and have MassHealth and Original Medicare? Call today. 1-844-866-2944, TTY 711 Benefits and features vary by plan. Limitations and exclusions apply. UnitedHealthcare SCO is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our SCO program. CST27301C Health & Wellness Products Card Jane Doe 9999 9999 9999 99999
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