Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 31, 2023 City of Everett Street Sweeping Season Begins April 3 T he City of Everett would like to remind residents that the 2023 street sweeping season will begin on Monday, April 3, 2023. With the change in seasons comes the annual street sweeping and clean-up eff ort by the City. Please be sure to check the signs on your street for parking restrictions in your neighborhood. Signs will note the parking restrictions in regard to hours and locations for your street. Adhering to these regulations will help you avoid the unnecessary cost and inconvenience of a violation and will help us ensure that our streets and stormwater run-off remain clean. Street sweeping is essential to eliminate issues and costs related to trash and debris getting into the underground sewage system. If there are any missing or damaged signs in your area, please notify the City by calling 311 or 617-394-2270 and report the street name and area so that they can be repaired or replaced. Please be aware that vehicles that do not comply with this ordinance may be subject to ticketing and towing. Please call 311 or 617-394-2270 with any questions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Mayor announces Easter Spring Fling – April 6 Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the annual Easter Spring Fling will be held on Thursday, April 6 at the Recreation Center (47 Elm St.) from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event will feature photos with the Easter Bunny, a magician, games, treats, face painting, a petting zoo, balloon creations and live children’s entertainment. It promises to be a great time for all who join us! All residents are invited to attend this fun and family-friendly celebration. For more information, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/easter-spring-fl ing. Free Group Sharing Sessions at the Connolly Center beginning April 10 Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are pleased to off er walk-in appointments at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) every Monday beginning April 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Charlotte Jamar. Charlotte is a social worker for the Everett Police Department. The focus of this program is to provide resources to community members who are seeking support for themselves or loved ones struggling with mental health, substance abuse or their ability to thrive. For additional information, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. Mayor Announces 2023 Yard Waste Pick Up Season Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the 2023 Yard Waste Pickup schedule. Every year, this service is a great opportunity for residents to keep their property neat and tidy. This year’s schedule will begin in April and will end in November. Dates for 2023 Yard Waste Pickup • April: week of 3 and 17 (one day delay for holiday). • May: week of 1, 15 and 29 (one day delay for holiday). • June: week of 12 and 26. • July: week of 10 and 24. • August: week of 7 and 21. • September: week of 4 (one day delay for holiday) and 18. • October: week of 2, 16 and 30. • November: week of 13 and 27. Yard waste will be collected on your trash/recycling day. Holiday schedule: Whenever a scheduled collection day falls on a holiday, that day’s collection and all remaining collections for the week will be delayed one day. For example, Friday’s collection will be on Saturday. Rules to follow: 1. Items must be placed curbside no later than 7 a.m. 2. Only clean yard waste packaged in brown paper bags or in barrels will be picked up. 3. No plastic bags; no large branches, rocks, dirt or broken pots, please. 4. “Yard waste” stickers are for barrels only. Stickers are not needed for paper bags. They are available at the Constituent Services desk on the fi rst fl oor at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway). 5. Clean yard waste includes the following: grass clippings, leaves and small branches (tied, not taped). For large branch removal, please call 617-394-2270 or 311 to schedule an appointment for the City mulcher truck. Residents can view the full calendar at any time by visiting cityofeverett.com/city-hall/ departments/public-works/.
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