THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 29, 2022 Page 7 Mayor participates in discussion to electrify Commuter Rail M Special to Th e Advocate ayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and fellow municipal and state leaders to discuss the electrifi cation of the Commuter Rail. DeMaria was joined by Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, Salem Mayor Kimberly Driscoll, former Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee and representatives from Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo’s offi ce. The meeting was moderated by State Senator Brendan Crighton. He was joined by State Representatives Paul Tucker, Jessica Giannino and Sally Kerans. Also in attendance were representatives from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s offi ce and Congressman Seth Moulton’s offi ce. The purpose of the April 22 meeting was to identify ways in which leaders at the federal, state and local level can collaborate to increase the availability of Commuter Rail options in Eastern Massachusetts and the Northeast corridor of the Commonwealth. All the elected officials agreed on the benefits that could be realized across the region with the expansion of Commuter Rail and the addition of infi ll stations along the corridor. Warren noted the potential to create additional housing opportunities with the expansion of rail options. DeMaria stated that trains pass through Everett, but its residents don’t get the benefi t of that transportation option. The mayor also shared with the group the important environmental benefi ts that come from reducing reliance on motor vehicle travel by giving residents an option for cleaner, electric rail options. The group has been meeting over the past several months to collectively advocate for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the MBTA to develop a strategic plan for the expansion of transit options. The group agreed to continue with these advocacy eff orts to take advantage of the historical level of federal funds available to the Commonwealth. Both Warren and representatives from Markey’s offi ce agreed to continue to advocate for federal funds to support transit options. Keverian School to present ‘Seussical, Jr.’ in June Mayor Carlo DeMaria met with other elected offi cials on April 22 to push for additional transportation options in Everett. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Shown, from left to right, are Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, Salem Mayor Kimberly Driscoll, Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, former Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee and State Representatives Sally Kerans and Jessica Giannino. DON’T WAIT... Spring into ACTION Now with Our LOW Rate! as low as 3.50% James Mitchell, publisher of The Advocate Newspapers, Inc., recently presented a check to Britt Mitchell, a Drama teacher at the Keverian School. Britt Mitchell will be assisted by Music Director Eric Dauenhauer and choreographer Hayley Petraitis in directing the Drama Club’s first musical, “Seussical, Jr.” Performances will be held from June 3-4 at 6:30 p.m. at Everett High School and will feature 37 Keverian Drama students in grades 5-8. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) APR* Home Equity Line of Credit NO CLOSING COSTS 12-YEAR DRAW TUITION HOME IMPROVEMENT VACATIONS Your home has CASH in it! Apply online FAST at memberspluscu.org. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change without notice. Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. As of March 21, 2022, the Prime Rate is 3.50%. 12-year draw, 8-year repayment. Best rate requires a new HELOC application, loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less and strong creditworthiness. Properties held in trust may require additional fees. Early termination fee of $400 applies for lines of credit closed within first 36 months. Requires property insurance. NMLS #472281 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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