Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 12, 2024 City of Everett launches Sensory-Friendly Open Gym initiative New program will offer a welcoming and inclusive open gym for youngsters with sensory-friendly and adaptive programming needs M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce thatthe City of Everett’s Recreation and Enrichment Department has launched Sensory-Friendly Open Gym hours at the Recreation Center. The new program offers a welcoming and inclusive open gym that is suitable to youngsters ages fi ve to 18 with sensory-friendly and adaptive programming needs. During the program, the gym features dim lighting, low noise, sensory-friendly equipment, low sensory space and designated break areas. A guardian for each participant is required for this program. “We are thrilled to launch our new sensory-friendly open gym initiative at the Recreation Center, providing a welcoming space for all members of our community to enjoy physical activity and social interaction,” said Director of Youth Development & Enrichment John THE NEW FLEA MARKET AT SAINT ANTHONY’S 250 REVERE STREET REVERE, MA 02151 781-910-8615 SATURDAY, APRIL 13 ,2024 FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM FREE COFFEE AND TEA .50 ADMISSION PLENTY OF NEW VENDORS! The Everett Recreation and Enrichment Department and the Everett Youth Commission recently met at the Recreation Center to plan and review upcoming programming for Everett youth. Pictured from left to right: Everett Assistant Director of Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Eric Mazzeo, Assistant Director of Recreation Mike DiPietro, Everett Youth Commission Chairperson Holly Garcia and Director of Youth Development & Enrichment John Russolillo. Russolillo. “This program represents our department’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported in our recreational off erings.” “All of the members of the youth commission are delighted that we are taking the steps necessary to be more inclusive VOTES | FROM PAGE 1 Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.09 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.40 Order online at angelosoil.com ed implications of borrowing the money. Located at 548 Broadway, the building houses a preschool, a boxing club and the Eliot Family Resource Center, but is in serious need of roof repairs. Many of these same issues were discussed at a Special Meeting on the matter on March 13, when it was tabled due to councilors not be able to see the entire building and the absence of some councillors at that meeting. In other items State Senator for the youth in our community,” said Everett Youth Commission Chairperson Holly Garcia. “There is a need for this project and we are looking forward to welcoming those who will utilize this new program.” The sensory-friendly open gym hours are taking place on Mondays and Fridays, from 5 Sal DiDomenico spoke during the Public Comment portion of the meeting to respond to remarks made by residents about having a sports stadium built next to Encore Casino. “I am tired and the community is tired of false statements made here Monday nights,” he said. “I wasn’t going to speak, but wanted to answer some questions that came up earlier. “There is no Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Kraft family. An MOU was put together with environmental groups. They initiated it and insisted on a stadium only if the Designated Port Area [DPA] classifi cation is lifted. The Conservation Law Foundation was at the table and chose not to participate in the fi nal agreement because they didn’t get their way. I resent when you don’t get your way and walk away and imply there are backroom deals. “There is no process in which a shovel goes into the ground if the DPA is lifted. There is an extensive public process. The DPA is lifted to get to the public process. There is no process if the DPA isn’t lifted.” DiDomenico spoke after comments made by resident Mayra Gutierrez. “Proposals to build a stadium near the [Encore] casino are redundant and oblivious due to congestion in that part of the city,” she said. “Traffi c issues alone make the p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Everett Recreation Center (47 Elm St.). The program is running from April 8 to June 7. Registration is required to participate. To learn more, please visit EverettRecandEnrich.com, navigate to the “Programs” tab and click on “Sensory Friendly” under “Adaptive Programs.” thought of developing the area more than it already is sound absurd. Navigating through Everett might become overwhelming due to the anticipated disruption. Challenges could impact residents who are commuting to work or school. The construction landscape is already littered with new establishments. The welfare of the people should be fi rst and foremost rather than expanding the infrastructure.” Later in the meeting, in response to a resolution introduced by Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins “that the administration provides an update on the process to renegotiate the Encore host agreement including adding a public safety component,” City Clerk Sergio Cornelio read a message from DeMaria that “my team and I have met with representatives from Encore. Please be assured I have conveyed the Council’s interest in a public safety facility, specifi cally a fi re safety facility.” “I’m happy to hear this has come up,” Martins reacted. At the suggestion of City Council President Robert Van Campen, the matter was referred to the Government Operations, Public Safety & Public Service Subcommittee. Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky brought this up at the February 12 meeting, feeling the casino increased the number of police and fi re calls to that area.
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