THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, January 10, 2020 Page 11 Celebrate Carnivale/Mardi Gras at the Connolly Center J oin Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) in celebrating Carnivale at the Connolly Center on Tuesday, February 25. This traditional celebration – in places like Venice and New Orleans – allows us to let our hair down as we prepare for the Lenten season. Our special event limited to 25 seniors will feature a mask making class with our own Margaret Cornelio. Following the class, you will enSenior Social planned for February P lease join the Mayor’s Council on Aging (COA) for the monthly Senior Social on Wednesday, February 19, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Connolly Center, which is located at 90 Chelsea St. This month the COA has chosen a catered meal: garden salad, pasta, Chicken Noelle, roasted potatoes, broccoli, dessert and coffee, You will once again enjoy the song stylings of the incomparable Ray Cavicchio. Tickets are available for purchase on Monday, February 3 in the Council on Aging Office. For more information please don’t hesitate to call 617.394.2323. Seniors on the road in 2020 M ayor Carlo DeMaria’s Council on Aging has been working diligently to choose and offer trips and outings for seniors to enjoy in 2020. Our first trip offered through the Council on Aging is a trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino on Tuesday, March 10. Our luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach will meet us for a 7:30 a.m. departure at the Spring Street parking lot, where there is ample parking. En route you will enjoy a game of bingo. When we arrive at our destination, you will be greeted by a friendly staff member who will present you with MassFiscal praises bipartisan approach to TCI Accountability Bill T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is praising State Representative David DeCoste for his leadership in tackling the legislative response to the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). DeCoste is the author and lead sponsor of HD.4711, An Act prohibiting the Commonwealth from participating in the transportation climate initiative, which would prohibit Massachusetts from entering TCI or any similar program without the specific approval of the legislature. The bipartisan bill currently has 13 sponsors. “The manner in which TCI is being pursued is completely undemocratic and in violation of our state constitution, which very specifically mandates that these types of taxes originate from the House of Representatives,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul Craney. “Even if Governor Baker believes he has the legal authority to bypass the legislature, which is in dispute, he should still bring it before the legislature. The merits of TCI must be debated out in the open, and be approved or rejected by the legislature,” continued Craney. “Representative DeCoste’s MASSFISCAL | SEE PAGE 26 joy special treats that are synonymous with Carnivale and Mardi Gras. There is a nominal fee to participate in this event. Please sign up with Margaret or Dale in the COA Offi ce or call them at 617-394-2323. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.439 Mid Unleaded $2.839 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.639 DEF Available Happy New Year! HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA a Foxwoods “Casino Comp” Package worth over $25. Reservations with checks made payable to the City of Everett are being accepted in the Council on Aging Office at the Connolly Center. For additional information please call Dale at 617394-2323. For Advertising with Results, at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ccallall Thhe Ae Advoccaatte Nee Newspapespapersrs Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
12 Publizr Home