Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 25, 2022 Madeline English STEM Club to create pollinator meadow Eighth-graders in the STEM Club at the Madeline English School, in concert with Conservation Agent Thomas Philbin, are using seed tubes to grow low and tall grasses as well as wildflowers. The tubes – built by the students – allow the seeds to retain water and hold the grasses in place. In addition to planting the grass, the students spread meadow seed at Rivergreen Park before placing fiber mats over the top and staking them. This is done to stabilize the steep bank to retain moisture and prevent erosion. Planting these different seeds will ultimately result in the creation of a pollinator meadow. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) MassFiscal joins House and Senate lawmakers calling for suspension of state gas tax T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) recently joined several House and Senate lawmakers in calling attention to legislation that brings relief to motorists by suspending the state gas tax. An amendment (#4) to a supplemental budget bill (S.2776) calling for a gas tax suspension is expected to be voted on Thursday in the State Senate, and a separate piece of legislation calling for a gas tax suspension (SD.3052), An Act providing relief to Massachusetts motorists, Sal DiDomenico State Senator has also been filed. “MassFiscal is pleased to Joseph McGonagle State Representative join lawmakers to bring attention to legislation that would provide immediate relief for Massachusetts motorists. The Democratic Governor of Connecticut and the Republican Governor of New Hampshire recently said they will support legislation to suspend their state’s gas tax and Massachusetts is falling behind,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson Paul Craney. “The Connecticut legislature is already expected to vote on and pass a similar gas tax suspension later today. This press conference aims to urge State House leaders to take action today, to bring relief now, for our state’s motorists at a time where tax collections have come in consistently above projection and federal aid is at unprecedented levels. Some State House leaders may think it’s a gimmick to suspend a tax, but for middle class motorists, it means more money in their bank account. The state can and should take action to support its struggling middle class motorists, and taking action today is one step closer to providing that immediate relief.” MassFiscal joins House and Senate lawmakers calling for suspension of state gas tax T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) recently joined several House and Senate lawmakers in calling attention to legislation that brings relief to motorists by suspending the state gas tax. An amendment (#4) to a supplemental budget bill (S.2776) calling for a gas tax suspension is expected to be voted on Thursday in the State Senate, and a separate piece of legislation calling for a gas tax suspension (SD.3052), An Act providing relief to Massachusetts motorists, has also been filed. “MassFiscal is pleased to join lawmakers to bring attention to legislation that would provide immediate relief for Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 64 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Massachusetts motorists. The Democratic Governor of Connecticut and the Republican Governor of New Hampshire recently said they will support legislation to suspend their state’s gas tax and Massachusetts is falling behind,” said MassFiscal Spokesperson Paul Craney. “The Connecticut legislature is already expected to vote on and pass a similar gas tax suspension later today. This press conference aims to urge State House leaders to take action today, to bring relief now, for our state’s motorists at a time where tax collections have come in consistently above projection and federal aid is at unprecedented levels. Some State House leaders may think it’s a gimmick to suspend a tax, but for middle class motorists, it means more money in their bank account. The state can and should take action to support its struggling middle class motorists, and taking action today is one step closer to providing that immediate relief.” Spring is Here!
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