THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Page 3 Bike to the Sea’s trail targeted for completion By Christopher Roberson N early 30 years after it was established, Bike to the Sea is expected to have its rail trail project, the Northern Strand Community Trail, mostly completed by the end of the year. Stephen Winslow, co-foundCity hosts flag placing at Glendale Cemetery er of Bike to the Sea, said he and his wife Helen created the organization in 1993 after discovering that the roads and drivers in Malden were “very hostile to bicyclists.” “When we moved to Malden we found the roads and drivers were very hostile to bicyclists and no real convenient trails,” he said. “About the same time, the Minuteman Trail was being built along a former rail line through Arlington and proved popular with people of all ages. We thought that the overgrown and little-used Saugus Branch Rail Line offered the same opportunity, so Helen and I formed Bike to the Sea to pursue the idea.” In 1996, the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization determined that using the Saugus Branch Rail Line to Lynn would be the best option for the trail rather than running it along Rumney Marsh to ReBIKE | SEE PAGE 25 Mayor Carlo DeMaria planted an American Flag at Glendale Cemetery. Everett Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda placed American Flags at Glendale Cemetery on May 17. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@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 $1,210 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,210 Residents placed American Flags at Glendale Cemetery on May 17. Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 28, 2021 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 Residents streamed in and out of Glendale Cemetery for two hours during the flag-placing event on May 17.
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