Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 Middlesex DA’s Offi ce seeks submissions for names for new comfort dog W OBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan recently announced that she is asking children across Middlesex County to help in naming their offi ce’s new comfort dog, a male black lab. Submissions may be made online through the Middlesex District Attorney’s website or by mail to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce, 15 Commonwealth Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801. Residents making submissions are asked to note “Puppy Naming Contest” on the correspondence. Names must be one or two syllables and must be received by April 3. The newest member of the District Attorney’s Offi ce is expected to join the team in April, where he will be in training for several months. He will work with both employees and across the 54 cities and towns in Middlesex County. “The benefi t of dogs in the aftermath of a stressful or traumatic situation has been well demonstrated ranging from reduced anxiety and stress to increased confi dence. As we continue to improve the way we do our work, I am looking forward to starting this new initiative,” said Ryan. “This is a fi rst for us and we hope that our new dog will help us to promote wellness in our offi ce and travel with us to incidents across the county to help our law enforcement partners and community stakeholders.” The winner will receive a prize and a visit from the new puppy, if possible and while taking into consideration COVID-19 safety protocols. The winner Everett residents on Regis College Dean’s List W ESTON – The following Everett residents were will be announced next month when the puppy offi cially joins the offi ce. The puppy, an English Labrador, was donated by Peggi and David Brogan of Boonefi eld Labradors in Rindge, N.H. placed on the Dean’s List at Regis College for the fall 2020 semester: Diana Concannon, Michelle Correale, Kathryn Jovel and Brianna Paris. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, freshmen must have a grade point average of 3.25; sophomores, juniors and seniors must have a grade point average of 3.50. IRS Criminal 2021 STREET SWEEPING SEASON: APRIL 1ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH Please be reminded that the 2021 Street Sweeping Season begins on April 1st. Please be sure to check the signs on your street for parking restrictions in your neighborhood. Street sweeping is essential to eliminate issues and costs related to trash and debris getting into the underground sewage system. Please be aware that vehicles that do not complywith this ordinancemay be subject to ticketing and towing. Please call 311 with any questions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. TEMPORADA DE BARRIDO DE CALLE 2021: 1 DE ABRIL AL 30 DE NOVIEMBRE Recuerde que la temporada de barrido de calles de 2021 comienza el 1 de abril. Asegúrese de revisar las señales en su calle para ver si hay restricciones de estacionamiento en su vecindario. El barrido de calles es esencial para eliminar problemas y costos relacionados con la entrada de basura y escombros al sistema de alcantarillado subterráneo. Tenga en cuenta que los vehículos que no cumplan con esta ordenanza pueden estar sujetos a multas y remolque. Llame al 311 si tiene alguna pregunta. Su cooperación esmuy apreciada. 2021 STREET SWEEPING SEZON: 1YE AVRIL JIS KO 30 NOVANM Tanpri sonje ke 2021 Street Sweeping Season kòmanse 1ye avril. Tanpri asirew ke ou tcheke siy ki nan lari a pou restriksyon pakin nan katye ou. bale lari a esansyèl pou elimine pwoblèm ak depans ki gen rapò ak fatra ak debri k ap antre nan sistèm dlo egou anba tè a. Tanpri sonje kemachin ki pa konfòme yo avèk òdonans sa a ka sijè a tikè ak remoke. Tanpri rele 311 ak nenpòt kesyon. Koperasyon ou apresye anpil. 2021 TEMPORADA DE VARREDURA DE RUA: 1 DE ABRIL A 30 DE NOVEMBRO Lembre-se de que a Temporada de Varredura de Rua de 2021 começa no dia 1º de abril. Verifique as placas na sua rua para ver se há restrições de estacionamento na sua vizinhança. A varredura de ruas é essencial para eliminar problemas e custos relacionados à entrada de lixo e entulho no sistema de esgoto subterrâneo. Por favor esteja ciente de que os veículos que não cumpram com esta ordem podem estar sujeitos a emissão demultas e reboque. Em caso de dúvidas ligue para o 311. Agradecemos a sua colaboração. Investigation pledges continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 crimes T he Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) marks the one-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by pledging its continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fi nancial crimes and urging taxpayers to report suspected fraud. During the last year, IRS-CI has been combatting COVID-19 fraud related to the Economic Impact Payments, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit. The agency has investigated more than 350 tax and money laundering cases nationwide totaling $440 million. These investigations covered a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans, credits and payments meant for American workers, families and small businesses. “Since the passage of the CARES Act one year ago, IRSCI has been committed to investigating allegations of COVID-19 fraud related schemes,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Ramsey Covington. “At a time when so many people were in desperate need of financial assistance, criminals were acting quickly to steal money from these programs. As we move forward IRS-CI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to aggressively identify and invesCRIMINAL | SEE PAGE 11
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