THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 14, 2023 Page 5 Everett legislators address urgent homecare issues at MVES event legislative Breakfast features lawmakers, mayors from around the region Pictured from left to right: Representative Michael Day, Representative Joseph McGonagle, Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur, MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone, Representative Christine Barber, Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Sen. Jason Lewis and Representative Richard Haggerty at Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Legislative Breakfast. T he annual Legislative Breakfast of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) focused on budget and policy while putting a human face on homecare issues. Dozens of legislators, mayors and community members gathered on March 28, 2023, at MVES’ headquarters in Malden. Speakers and attendees at the event included Massachusetts Legislature members Senator Jason Lewis (cohost), Representative Paul Donato (cohost) as well as Senators Sal DiDomenico and Pat Jehlen, Representatives Christine Barber, Michael Day, Richard Haggerty, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Joseph McGonagle; and Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Key staff from the offi ces of Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Bradley Jones and Representative Steve Ultrino were also in attendance. These elected officials were joined by MVES Board members, MVES staff and stakeholders from community programs across the region. Representative Donato explained that he had two reaMVES EVENT | SEE PAGE 22 Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 State Senator Sal DiDomenico, MVES Board Member Jon Norton and State Representative Joseph McGonagle are shown at Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Legislative Breakfast. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 12, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
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