Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 24, 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. providing free Bluebikes credits for Earth Week B lue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-share program, Bluebikes, will offer a free $15 credit for use throughout the Metro Boston system to encourage residents to opt for active, sustainable transportation during Earth Week (April 18–26). To further extend the initiative’s impact, Blue Cross will donate $1 per ride — up to $10,000 — to the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health of our environment and of future generations. This effort is fully funded by Blue Cross, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and community well-being.Biking instead of driving can significantly reduce carbon emissions. How it works: Beginning April 20, individuals can redeem the free $15 Bluebikes credit by entering code BCBSEARTHWEEK26 in the “Rewards” sections of the Bluebikes App, while supplies last. • The credit applies to both pedal and e-bike trips across Bluebikes’ 500 stations in 13 municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville and Watertown. • Once redeemed, the credit will be added to the rider’s Bluebikes account and will remain valid through one year of redemption. • Riders are also encouraged Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. 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Officials used the visit to highlight the importance of the Island End River Flood Resilience Project, which has been under development by the Cities of Chelsea and Everett for more than a decade to address this critical vulnerability. Developed in response to growing risks from storm surge and sea level rise, the project is designed to protect the produce center, thousands of residents in surrounding neighborhoods, and interconnected transportation and utility infrastructure. The project includes a linear flood barrier, underground tidal gates to prevent and manage storm surge, and new public access improvements, including an elevated riverwalk, a new Island End Park, and restored wetland habitat. The tour gave legislators an opportunity to hear directly from Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez, Everett Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, and other local leaders about the urgency of advancing the project and the importance of sustained state and federal supvid Melly. “Choosing fossil fuel-free options like biking improves air quality and public health, reduces congestion, and drives down carbon emissions. We encourage people to take advantage of Blue Cross’ free credit offer and help move Massachusetts toward a greener future.” Since becoming title sponsor in 2018, Blue Cross has provided thousands of free and discounted rides to promote healthier lifestyles and access to biking, contributing to more than 22 million rides overall. Operated by Lyft, Bluebikes is municipally owned by 13 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts and jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville and the Town of Brookline. For more information about Bluebikes, visit bluebikes.com. port to protect this critical regional asset. “This visit made clear that protecting the New England Produce Center is not just a local priority, but a regional imperative,” said Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. “For more than a decade, Chelsea and Everett have been advancing the Island End River Flood Resilience Project because we understand what is at stake. This project protects critical food infrastructure, strengthens supply chain resilience, safeguards surrounding communities, and represents the kind of forward-looking investment we need to meet the challenges of climate change.” “The flooding we see along the Island End River is not just a future threat,” said Everett Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “It is happening now, and it is getting worse. Residents, businesses, and critical regional infrastructure like the New England Produce Center are all at risk. Chelsea and Everett have been driving this project forward for more than a decade, and we are grateful for the opportunity to show our state partners firsthand why this investment matters so much to our communities and the region.”
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