REOPENING | FROM PAGE 15 from Veterans and families of Veterans for M.G.L. Chapter 115 Assistance and requests from Veterans and families of Veterans seeking assistance in applying for Federal VA Benefi ts, such as service-connected compensation, non-service-connected pensions, and Aid and Attendance Pensions. The Veterans Services Department will also have the capacity to meet on a case-by-case basis by appointment only via Zoom as well as in person via established social distancing guidelines. All Veteran-related correspondence can be dropped at the offi ce location at 90 Chelsea St. via the secure drop box at the front entrance. The Connolly Center – Program Coordinator Dale Palma, Dale.Palma@ci.everett.ma.us | 617-394-2323. The Connolly Center is responding to calls and assessing the immediate needs of our seniors. In conjunction with Administration, the Center is predominately operating as a hub for food distribution for our community. Everett Public Libraries – libraries@ci.everett.ma.us, Library Director Matthew Lattanzi, Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett. ma.us | 617-944-0206. During this time, patrons will not be allowed inside either the Parlin or Shute Libraries. However, we have established a “Library-to-Go” program that has been up and running as of June 8. Patrons will be allowed to reserve materials (books, DVDs, video games, magazines, etc.) through the following three options: • By phone (Parlin – 617-3942300; Shute – 617-394-2308) • By email (ParlinInfo@noblenet.org; ShuteInfo@noblenet.org) • Online (visit https://evergreen.noblenet.org/, choose Everett Public Libraries from the Dropdown Menu, browse the libraries’ collections and place a hold) Once a hold is placed, Library staff will go into the stacks to fill the orders and will place bundled materials together in a paper bag. All reservations must be done in advance, and no requests can be made at the Library itself. Patrons will be notified when they can come to pick up the materials – patrons will have the option to choose the medium by which they are contacted, be it via email or by phone call. A staff member will write the patron’s fi rst initial and last name on the bag, give a time window to the patron for pickup and will place the bag on a table in the fi rst fl oor atrium of each Library. Once a patron is ready to reTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 19, 2020 • https://book r iot. turn the items, they must do so through book drops, which are accessible from outside the buildings. At the Parlin, the book drop is affi xed to the wall to the right of the first fl oor entrance. At the Shute, the book drop is a free-standing structure to the left of the main entrance. The materials are cleared out daily and set into groups. Because the virus can survive on various materials/surfaces, such as paper and plastic, we will “quarantine” items as they are returned for 72 hours. While this may cause minor delays for the availability of returned items, the safety of our staff and patrons is our top priority during this time. We will continue to encourage our patrons to utilize our online resources if possible. Many of our books can be accessed online as Kindle/e-book downloads. What else is the Library offering in addition to the Library-to-Go while our physical buildings are closed? Patrons can still access our Overdrive system – https:// noble.overdrive.com/ – where they can access the entire North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) collection of e-books and audio books. When a patron wishes to choose a title, they simply click on the “Borrow” link. When they are directed to sign-in, they need to click on the “NOBLE Library Patrons” option from the drop-down menu (the fi rst option) and input their Everett Public Libraries card number, which can be found on the back of their physical library card. Patrons can access many of our online databases –https:// www.noblenet.org/everett/ dbases.html – while the buildings are closed. For those who do not currently have a library card for the Everett Public Libraries but wish to access Overdrive, the Boston Public Library enables any person who lives in or owns property in Massachusetts to register for an e-card from BPL by following this link: https://www.surveygizmo. com/s3/4197886/eCard-Registration. By registering, patrons will also be given access to BPL's other online resources. During this time there are many resources that can be utilized outside of the library which foster the goal and vision we at the Everett Public Libraries hold of “instill[ing] a love of reading and learning in children and adults by providing access to the world of ideas and information.” Below, please fi nd a couple of links that will assist us to achieve this goal during these diffi cult times: com/2020/03/16/kidlit-authors-stepping-up-during-thecovid-19-crisis-and-quarantine/ – this website provides a few methods for people, particularly children, to stay engaged while they are kept home from school. Some links will bring you to children’s authors reading their books on their YouTube or Instagram pages, and others provide for more hands-on engagement, such as drawing lessons and arts & crafts ideas. • https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f – TumbleBooks off ers online databases which patrons can use from the safety of their own homes. Catered to children, some of their offerings are animated talking picture books, read-alongs, e-books, quizzes, lesson plans and educational games which are used in schools and libraries in over 100 countries around the world. Click on the links below to directly access Page 19 each of their databases, with requisite log-in credentials already inputted for our patrons. • https://www.tumblemath. com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6 – K-6 math e-book database. • https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books – K-6 children’s e-book database. • https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6 – Grades 7-12 e-book database. • https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6 – all ages audiobook database. City Clerk’s Office – city. clerk@ci.everett.ma.us; Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk, City. clerk@ci.everett.ma.us | 617394-2225. The City Clerk’s Offi ce is currently operating at full capacity. The offi ce has all staff answering residents’ and businesses’ calls. The City Clerk’s Offi ce is providing all usual services (i.e., registering births, Metro North Housing Corp. Washington Street SRO 115 Washington Street Malden, MA 02148 PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY: New England Communities, Inc. 280 Salem Street, Box C, Malden MA 02148 carolecollins@creativehousingcollaborative.com 781-397-0223 SUBSIDIZED HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Two openings for affordable single room occupancy units in 14-unit house in Malden. Each tenant has a single, private room with a bed and dresser. Shared kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, washer/dryer, office, and yard. House manager on site part time. Professional cleaning. One accessible unit. Eligibility: 1-person households only. Your income must be at or below $41,000. Preference for people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Rent will be 30% of your income as determined by Housing Choice Voucher Program (“Section 8”) or Mass Rental Voucher Program guidelines. To get an application: Call Email Pick up Tuesday 781-397-0223 OR carolecollins@creativehousingcollaborative.com OR Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Avenue, Malden at these times: 12:00-5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00-3:30 PM Thursday Friday 12:00-5:00 PM 12:00-1:30 PM Applications must be postmarked or received by July 10, 2020 by mail to: New England Communities, Salem Towers-Box C, 280 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 OR by email to: carolecollins@creativehousingcollaborative.com. Everyone who applies by the application date will be added to a waitlist in random order and screened for next steps in application process. Call or email for reasonable accommodation or questions. deaths and marriages, registering businesses (DBA Certificates), licenses, permits, notary services, oaths, ice cream truck permits, constable applications, FOIA requests, claims, planning and zoning application fi lings) and all other documents and services that were provided by the City Clerk’s Offi ce prior to COVID-19. All customers are asked to call ahead if possible to help expedite their request, especially if you are trying to obtain a Vital Record (birth, death or marriage) and license and permits so that the Clerk’s Offi ce can get the record ready for the customer to pick up at the service window located in the back of City Hall attached to the City Clerk’s Offi ce or so that the Clerk’s Offi ce can mail out the document if an online payment has been made. The Clerk’s Offi ce is also requesting that any and all payments be made prior to coming to the offi ce via credit card or check to ensure expedited service.
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