Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 15, 2020 City’s new boat launch opens at Rivergreen Park By Christopher Roberson T he city’s boat launch for canoes and kayaks has officially opened on the Malden River after being in the design and construction phases for the past year. “As the weather warms I encourage our residents to get outdoors while practicing social distancing,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “My hope is that by increasing recreational opportunities and open space within the city, we will encourage our residents to not only be safe, but to also embrace a healthy lifestyle long into the future.” City spokesperson Thomas Philbin said DeMaria became interested in the Rivergreen Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 location after the original proposal to have a boat launch on the BNY Mellon Bank property was denied years earlier. Therefore, early last year, DeMaria requested money from the state to begin the design process. From there, Philbin said, the construction cost came in at “less than $5,000.” State Representative Joseph McGonagle lauded DeMaria for his continued efforts to beautify Everett’s waterfront. “I want to thank Mayor DeMaria for all his hard work in making the Malden River Vision Plan become a reality,” he said, adding that Everett’s section of the Malden River is “one of the most spectacular waterways in the country.” Patrick Herron, executive diThe city’s new boat launch recently opened at Rivergreen Park. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) rector of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), said he values the partnership that MyRWA has created with the Friends of the Malden River as well as with officials in Malden, Medford and Everett to “create a new Malden River.” “MyRWA shares the same vision that Mayor DeMaria has of a connected, accessible waterfront along the shores of the Malden River that connects to the Mystic Greenways and mass transit,” he said. The city is also working with Paddle Boston to have boat rentals available in the future. City’s Water Department announces hydrant flushing until mid-June T he Water Department will be flushing water mains throughout Everett through June 19. The purpose of flushing is to remove sediment build up in the mains and to verify the safe operation of hydrants and valves. Hydrant flushing might result in temporary discoloration of the water, which is caused by small particles that dislodge during the flushing, as well as temporary reduction in pressure. Discolored water will be temporary and is not harmful; however, the discolored water might stain your laundry, especially white materials. Therefore, please avoid doing laundry during the noted flushing period Prior to washing clothes, including times after the hours stated in this notice, please check the cold water for possible discoloration. If water is discolored, let the cold water run for a few minutes until water becomes clear. If it does not clear at that time, try again later. Unfortunately, the City of Everett cannot fully guarantee the safety of doing laundry and/or the possibility of discoloration even during the evenings and other times of the day as the water system has been disturbed. Therefore, please check your water carefully prior to doing laundry and inspect the laundry before drying it. Hydrant flushing will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Water Department appreciates your patience as it works to improve the quality of the drinking water. If you would like additional information, please call the Water Department at 617394-2327. COVID-19: how Everett compares to neighboring communities O ver the past week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Everett increased from 1,212 to 1,366 – a 13 percent increase, according to the latest weekly city/town cases available Wednesday. People can compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Everett to those in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website at https://www.mass. gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting – then click on COVID-19 cases by city/ town. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Everett: Lynn: 2,834 cases, 2,808.63 per 100,000. Revere: 1,403 cases, 2,303.16 per 100,000. Everett: 1,366 cases, 2,814.38 per 100,000. Malden: 986 cases, 1,455.27 per 100,000. Peabody: 809 cases, 1,450.71 per 100,000. Saugus: 432 cases, 1,519.77 per 100,000. Wakefield: 257 cases, 951.68 per 100,000. Melrose: 206 cases, 712.26 per 100,000. Reading: 247 cases, 898.71 per 100,000. Lynnfield: 80 cases, 686.75 per 100,000. Statewide totals: 80,497 cases, 1,155.44 per 100,000. (Data compiled by Massachusetts DPH and made public as of May 13, 2020, count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 Cases in Massachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–May 13, 2020.) On its website, the DPH noted that the rate specifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to compare the burden of disease in cities and towns regardless of the size of their population.” The DPH stressed “these are reported cases only.”
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