THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 10, 2025 Page 7 Council on Aging to Host Estate Planning Seminar for Older Adults The seminar will be conducted by Attorney Stephen Spano E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett Council on Aging (COA) will be hosting an estate planning seminar for older adults on Wednesday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street). Conducted by Elder Law Attorney Stephen Spano from Spano Dawicki & Witt, this seminar will discuss the dos and don’ts of planning for the future. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the diff erent aspects of a trust, creating a living and general will, and more. This seminar is free. For more information, please call Constituent Services by dialing 617-394-2270 to be connected to Cathi or Joanne at the Connolly Center. Council on Aging Partners with the Everett Arts Association to Offer a 12-Week Art Course All are welcome to participate in learning through participating in various art projects E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett Council on Aging (COA) has once again partnered with the Everett Arts Association to host the second (spring) SAFETY TIPS | FROM PAGE 2 ide alarms on every level of their home. Check the manufacturing date on the back of your alarms so you know when to replace them: smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced after 5 to 10 years depending on the model. If your alarms take alkaline batteries, put in fresh batteries twice a year when you change your clocks. If it’s time to replace your alarms, choose new ones from a well-known, national brand. Select smoke alarms with a sealed, long-life battery and a hush feature. 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