Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 CEMETERY | FROM PAGE 4 removed and replaced along with a full depth of reconstruction of the driveway payment. The cemetery entrance will be redeveloped to improve appearance and accessibility. The entrance driveway will be reconfigured and ADA compliant sidewalks and ramps will be installed. New entry signs with lights will be added along Washington Avenue and the sign at the opposite end of Sargent Street will be relocated. There will also be a reflecting pool and recirculating fountain installed. There is currently insufficient water supply coverage throughout the cemetery and the lack of water supply has made lawn maintenance not only difficult, but costly. The reconstruction will address this issue by installing a new water supply line and self-draining faucets. The new system will help the cemetery become more cost efficient. The Civil War burial area will be renovated during the reconstruction as well. This area has been deteriorating over the years and will see improvements. There will be a new flagstone patio to anchor and support the Civil War cannon in addition to new loam and seeding will be planted. The city has contracted BSC Group as the designer and construction administrator for the improvements. During the time of construction, BSC Group has affirmed that they will do their best to be respectful of those visiting loved ones at the cemetery and of any funeral services that may occur. SCHOOL MEALS | FROM PAGE 5 basic needs of students. We’ve seen during the pandemic that it’s possible to expand access to school meals for the benefit of all children. Every child and every community is better off when all students are nourished and ready to learn. Massachusetts has the opportunity right now, to invest in the health and future of our kids, and to lead the nation in providing School Meals for All. It’s a necessary step to solving hunger permanently.” This is the first legislative session this bill has been filed. More information about the bill and the Feed Kids Campaign can be found at the FeedKidsMa.org. PARTNERS | FROM PAGE 2 needs and issues throughout the community. Everett Haitian Community Center, La Comunidad, Cambridge Health Alliance in partnership with Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse, Eliot Family Resource Center, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joseph McGonagle, have all been invited to participate. MAPC anticipates the Digital Access and Equity Plan to be completed by the summer. SPEAKER | FROM PAGE 6 plans don’t listen to people on the ground. I’ve been diligent to pass along all the concerns which my office has received to the Administration, and I hope they will heed the Speaker’s call to use that feedback and feedback from other legislators to improve the ongoing vaccine rollout. CALL CENTER | FROM PAGE 12 port with the calls. As more vaccines become available from the Commonwealth, the City of Everett will share more information with the public. Residents ages 75 and over who were unable to make an appointment and called 311 have been added to a database. The City will reach out once there is another vaccination date. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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