THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 24, 2023 Page 7 DiDomenico pushes for establishing a Child and Family Tax Credit in Massachusetts President biden highlighted the tax credit’s importance in State of the union speech T his session State Senator Sal DiDomenico has sponsored a bill that would create a Child and Family Tax Credit (CFTC) in Massachusetts. This topic is all over the national news after President Joe Biden used his State of the Union address to speak about the monumental benefits of the federal Child Tax Credit and the need to reinstate it across the country. DiDomenico is leading the charge to reestablish a similar kind of family tax credit in Massachusetts with his bill so we can provide more financial support to families throughout the Commonwealth. DiDomenico’s CFTC bill would benefit children by simplifying the family tax credit process and increasing benefits for families that need support. This legislation would combine the existing Household Dependent Tax Credit and Dependent Care Tax Credit into a single credit (a CFTC), increasing the value to at least $600 per dependent child. “I agree wholeheartedly with the President that we need to bring this tax credit back and I am proud to sponsor legislation that would establish a similar child and family tax credit in Massachusetts,” said Senator DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “Low-income parents and children were some of the hardest hit individuals during the pandemic, and we saw how much the federal tax credit helped to slash child poverty and improve our residents’ lives. We must do everything we can to bring this program back to our state and across the country.” The 2021 federal tax credit sent a monthly check to parents with young children that provided them with an economic cushion and helped cut the child poverty rate by nearly half in 2021. “Extend the child tax credit, so no one has to raise a family in poverty,” said President Biden during his State of the Union Address to Congress. Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries 2/27/23 - 3/4/23 Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Monday, February 27th at 6:00 pm, Parlin Meeting Room and via Zoom! We’ll discuss the “fastpaced, deliciously witty, and wholeheartedly authentic in depicting motherhood in all its messiness, hilarity, and heartfelt moments, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It. From YA Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano.” (Amazon) 18+. Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300, send an email to slipp@noblenet.org for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Meditation Parlin Meeting Room. Tuesday, February 28th at 12:15 pm. Take a quick lunch break. Reduce your stress with Nurse Joanne. Please call 617-394-2300 if you have any questions. No registration required. Bingo! Parlin Meeting Room. Wednesday, March 1st at 1:00 pm. Can’t get enough Bingo? Join us for our Bingo afternoon! Prizes awarded. We have space for 12 people. If you have any questions, call (617) 394 2300. Chess Club Parlin Fireplace Room. Wednesday, March 1st from 3-5pm. Play, learn, and practice chess at our club meetings every other Wednesday. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 617394-2300 with any questions. No registration required. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Night Movies! Parlin Meeting Room. Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm. Popcorn and provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Attention, Rocky fans! Join us for a showing of Creed (PG-13) in preparation for Creed III’s release this week! Parlin Childrens Storytime and Singalong, Parlin Toddler Play Area. Wednesday, March 1st at 11am. Come to the Parlin Library and listen to picture CALENDAR | SEE PAGE 18 $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code
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