THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 25 ~Handyman Services~ •Plumbing •Electric •Ceiling Fans •Waterheaters + More Call Tom 781-324-2770 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Construction Help Wanted Seeking Full-Time Laborers Basic construction knowledge, MA Drivers License with clean driving record a must. EVERETT ALUMINUM Call Steve at: (617) 389-3839 BIKE | FROM PAGE 3 vere. Winslow said that in 2005, “after a decade of study and negotiations,” Everett was the fi rst community to sign a lease with the MBTA, which allowed construction of the trail to begin. Malden, Saugus and Revere joined the effort soon thereafter. Between 2010 and 2015, Winslow said, offi cials in Everett, Malden, Saugus and Revere worked to clear the railbed and convert it into a bike trail. He said that earlier this year a bridge was installed over the Saugus River, and the section of the trail under Route 1 in Revere was paved. In addition, he said construction is underway in Everett to connect the trail to the Mystic River. The last leg of the project will be to bring the trail to an end at Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation. Winslow said that over the The Northern Strand Community Trail begins in Everett and travels through Malden, Revere and Saugus. The fi nal leg of the trail is expected to be completed by the end of the year, taking it to Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation. (Photo Courtesy of Bike to the Sea) Winslow said a counter was installed in Malden and recorded 50,000 pedestrians and bicyclists in July 2020. In addition, Winslow said resyears Bike to the Sea has received approximately $18 million from the Gateway Community Parks program as well as additional funding from Malden and Everett. However, another fi nancial push will be Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow Co-Founder of Bike to the Sea needed to complete the trail. “An additional $8 million investment will be necessary to connect the trail along Lynn Common, Market Street and Lynn Shore Drive to the beach,” said Winslow. Speaking about the number of residents who use the trail, idents can use the trail to access the Mystic River Trail in Everett. “The Northern Strand has been designated to be part of the East Coast Greenway/Bike Route 1 which extends off and on-road from Maine to Key West, Florida,” he said. Looking ahead, Jonah Chiarenza, executive director of Bike to the Sea, said he would like to have ongoing trail runs and clean ups to “develop synergies for economic investment and improved access to recreation.” Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 FRANK’S Housepainting 781-321-2499 (781) 289-0698 “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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