Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 25, 2025 50 DiDomenico condemns cancellation of federal funding for Everett and Chelsea by the Trump Administration T he Trump Administration recently cancelled the 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program, also known as BRIC, which provides disaster prevention aid to cities across the state, including a nearly $50 million grant for Chelsea and Everett. This action revokes funding from the Island End River Coastal Flood Resilience project, which is located in Everett and Chelsea. State Senator Sal DiDomenico has worked alongside the Cities of Everett and Chelsea and the state delegation to secure both federal and state funding for this project to protect New England’s fresh produce distribution center and thousands ANNOUNCES | FROM PAGE 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., join the COA for a spring indoor and outdoor yard sale. The COA is still seeking vendors for this event. To register as a vendor, please call Cathi at 617-394-2323. • Thrift Shop/Gift Shop: The COA is excited to be opening a gift shop at the Connolly Center with a target date of Monday, June 2, 2025. The shop will offer items like greeting cards, jewelry, figurines, holiday items, knickknacks and more at a low cost. Expected shop hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Game Day Thursdays: Every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to close, play games, such as ping-pong, cornhole, cards, of environmental justice residents from coastal flooding for the next 50 years. In all, businesses in the 500 acres protected by this project produce over $7 billion annually in local economic activity. “Climate change is creating severe and frequent natural disasters across our nation, and the cancellation of federal funding threatens the viability of this essential project that would protect our communities and residents from severe flood risks over the coming years,” said Senator DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “This investment is critical for the well-being of our communiPokeno and Buffalo Bingo, at the Connolly Center. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a game of their choice to share with others. • Crochet Club: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., practice or learn how to crochet at the Connolly Center. Instructor Cathi, along with other participants, will guide those who wish to participate. • Connolly Center Garden Club: Every Friday at 10 a.m., the Garden Club, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), meets at the Connolly Center. This class offers the opportunity for participants to learn how to plant and maintain the group’s community garden. The fruits of your labor will be evident as the season progresses, and you will have the opportunity ties, and it benefits the environment, workforce, our businesses, and residents. The importance of this resilience development is without question, and I will continue doing everything I can to support Everett and Chelsea as they figure out what is next for this project.” In total, the cancellation of this grant program revokes $90 million for 18 communities, a regional planning commission and two state agencies in Massachusetts. The $50 million allocated for this project is the largest award in the state and underscores the importance of promoting coastal resilience for Everett, Chelsea and the region. to enjoy what you have grown. • Connolly Center Book Club: On the second and fourth Thursday of every month beginning at 12 p.m., the COA, in partnership with the Everett Public Libraries, will meet for the book club. All are welcome to attend. • Traveling Library: On the first and third Thursday of every month at 10 a.m., Kathleen Slip from the Everett Public Libraries will be visiting the Connolly Center to offer a lending library, as well as offer information about the program. Everett Arts Association: Every Tuesday beginning at 12:30 p.m., the Everett Arts Association will host a class. Participants can bring any medium they choose. An instructor will be available to guide those who participate. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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