Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Rep. McGonagle, House pass extended COVID-19 funding O n January 19, 2022, State Representative Joseph McGonagle and the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 4340, which appropriates $30 million to establish and expand COVID-19 testing sites, with at least $5 million dedicated to expanding vaccination rates among kids ages fi ve to 11. The youth vaccination eff orts would be focused on communities disproportionately affected by the virus. Instead of tapping into some of the $2.25 billion that remains in state American Rescue Plan Act funds, the bill spends money out of the state’s general fund with instructions in the bill pointing to reimbursements from FEMA. “As we move forward through the COVID pandemic, we need to learn how to the live with the virus and the diffi culties that come with it,” said McGonagle. “Increased access to vaccination and testing sites will allow people to continue their regular routines while feeling safe to do so.” On January 26, the Senate unanimously passed a slightly diff erent version of the bill, and on February 3, the Legislature enacted its fi nal version of the bill. On February 12, Governor Charlie Baker returned the bill to the House with some vetoes and amendments. Joseph McGonagle State Representative Encore off to a rough start in 2022 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.399 Mid Unleaded $3.479 Super $3.579 Diesel Fuel $3.959 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $5.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.699 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Encore Boston Harbor reported a revenue of $53.9 million for January, an $8.5 million decrease from the prior month. (Photo Courtesy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission) By Christopher Roberson E ncore Boston Harbor took another signifi cant tumble to begin the New Year, bringing in $53.9 million for the month of January. This is the lowest monthly revenue that Encore has reported since June 2021. Within the new figure, $26 million came from table games while the remaining $27.8 million came from the slot machines. The new total represents a drastic decrease ENCORE | SEE PAGE 10 EPD bids farewell to Offi cer Imbornone Everett Police Offi cer Joseph Imbornone (center) retired on February 10 after 29 years with the Police Department. During his career, Imbornone served in the Operations Division and the Traffi c Enforcement and Gaming Enforcement Units. Most recently, he served in the Evening Tour of Patrol Operations. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET
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