Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 13, 2023 Resilient Mystic Collaborative communities secure $12.9M in federal community grants for 9 projects Advocate Staff Report W hen President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, into law on December 29, 2022, the $1.7 trillion spending bill included nine grants for Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) cities and towns totaling almost $13 million. These earmarks bring the total grant funding for RMC community projects to $30.4 million since its founding in 2018. For each of the last two federal budgets, Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton were able to help fulfill multiple requests for Community Project Funding for projects with demonstrated local support that fit within specific existing federal grant programs. These grants included four for RMC communities in Fiscal Year 2022, and nine in Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Clark secured funding for climate resilient projects in Arlington, Malden, Medford, Revere and Woburn. Congressman Moulton secured a $2 million grant for Reading. “We couldn’t be more grateful to Congresswomen KatherEverett man pleads guilty to armed robbery A n Everett man pleaded guilty on Thursday to committing the February 2021 armed robbery of a TD Bank branch in Allston. Jamaine Howell, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery and one count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of, a crime of violence. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns scheduled sentencing for May 10, 2023. On Feb. 7, 2021, Howell enMalden River Works Project Artist Rendering ine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton and their staff for securing such robust funding for our communities,” said Executive Director Patrick Herron of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), which partners with RMC. “These investments will make our cities and towns safer, more equitable, and more beautiful.” “Since its beginnings the Resilient Mystic Collaborative has been focused on projects that make a difference for the people most affected by climate change,” said Director of Waterfront & Climate Justice Initiatives John Walkey of the local nonprofit GreenRoots. “It’s why GreenRoots is so excited to support and partner with the RMC and its members to help secure almost $14 million in federal grants to fund these projects.” Each of the municipalities that championed these climate resilient projects is an RMC founding member. The RMC is a Mystic River watershed–wide voluntary partnership focused on regional climate resilience. Convened by MyRWA in September 2018 and led by senior staff from 20 cities and towns and nongovPROJECTS | SEE PAGE 10 Broadway Office Space For Lease tered a branch of TD Bank on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston and handed a demand note and a plastic bag to the teller. Howell threatened the teller and stated that he had a gun. Howell then threatened two bank customers and displayed a firearm. After taking the plastic bag – containing approximately $5,900 – from the teller, Howell instructed one of the customers to leave the bank with him. After walking about a block with Howell, the customer managed to flee while Howell was distracted. Later that week, police received a report that Howell brandished a firearm at a guest at a hotel in Sharon. On Feb. 16, 2021, police officers arrested Howell and found him armed with a loaded .45 caliber Ruger handgun. Police also found a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in a vehicle that had previously been rented to Howell. Howell was charged by criminal complaint in March 2021. The charge of bank robbery provides for a sentence of up to 25 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence provides for an additional sentence of five years to be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins and the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta, made the announcement. The Boston, Sharon and Lynn Police Departments provided valuable assistance with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Dell’Anno of Rollins’ Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. ~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~ January 16-21, 2023 Parlin Adults and Teens Bingo! Parlin Meeting Room; Wednesday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us! Prizes awarded. Space is limited to 12 persons. Sign up in person or by calling 617394-2300. Thursday Night Movies! Parlin Meeting Room; Thursday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room. This week we’re showing “The Lost City,” “a fun and wild jungle adventure comedy” with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Prime Broadway Location, 1,500 Sq. Ft. with conference Room, Lobby/Waiting Area, and Kitchen. Ideal for Law or Tax Office. Call Matt at (617) 699-0887 Parlin Children Drama Class. Parlin Children’s Craft Room; Wednesday, January 18 at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? 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