THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 Page 19 COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 6 positive outcome.” “I am grateful to the Baker Administration for working so closely with myself and our local and federal leaders to secure a resolution and ensure that our hardest hit communities receive the funding we both need and deserve,” he said. “This has been the result of a tremendous amount of time and effort.” Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone also lauded the action taken on the city and state levels. “Everett has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID pandemic due to our large population and crowded conditions,” he said. “These additional funds, supplementing the other many millions we have received in aid, will continue to enable our community to provide the services our residents need during this difficult time. I would also like to publicly acknowledge the efFire and Water Departments give assurance that city’s fire hydrants are sound By Christopher Roberson I n the wake of last month’s five-alarm fire in Revere, Everett Fire Chief Anthony Carli and Water Superintendent Ernest Lariviere described the safeguards that are in place to protect Everett from such a calamity. The Revere fire, which broke out on May 20, escalated to five alarms after firefighters discovered that the two closest hydrants were not in service, according to Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright. Therefore, additional time was needed for them to run their hoses from hydrants on adjacent streets. However, because of Lariviere’s diligent efforts, Carli said, the Everett Fire Department is always aware of which hydrants are not in service. He said this city is also equipped with redundant hydrants in the event that one fails. “Years ago, we didn’t have that luxury with our Water Department,” said Carli, adding that his department has input whenever a hydrant needs to be moved. However, Carli stressed that as with anything else, no system is completely infallible. “There’s always a hydrant that might slip through the cracks; it can happen,” he said. Therefore, he could not find fault with how the Revere fire was handled. “I wouldn’t say that anything went wrong,” said Carli. Lariviere, who has been with the Water Department for nearly nine years, said the city currently owns 725 hydrants and that more than 300 of them have been replaced. “Everett has a lot of new hydrants,” he said. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Lariviere also said the hydrants are flushed out every spring and fall. “That’s how we know if a hydrant needs to be repaired or replaced,” he said. Lariviere said there are times when a coupling will break or when his team cannot open a hydrant even with a 16-inch wrench. “If you can’t open it with that wrench, we pull it out,” he said. Regarding longevity, hydrants typically remain in service for at least 20 years, according to E.J. Prescott, Inc. forts of Senator DiDomenico to get this funding approved.” However, Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas said it remains unclear, specifically, as to how the city will use the money. “We are awaiting further guidance as to eligible uses and have not yet made any decisions on how to put these dollars to use until we fully understand all possibilities,” he said. WHEN 3RD ANNUAL FRANK MASTROCOLA KIWANIS BOCCE TOURNAMENT FOR THE ERSILIA CUP TO BENEFIT EVERETT KIWANIS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITY Everett Kiwanis is proud to announce the Third Annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 12 at the Methuen Sons of Italy, 459 Merrimack St, Methuen. First place team wins The Ersilia Cup and a $1000 cash prize. Second place team wins a $450 cash prize. Please join our fun competition and worthy cause! It is a great time with great people! Enter a Team of four for $250 or as an individual for $75. Cost includes a souvenir t-shirt! $5 all you can eat all day! Table Rafes including a Brick of Lottery Tickets! Please consider playing, being a sponsor or donating a rafe prize! SPONSORED BY SABATINO INSURANCE Mastrocola Management Mayor Carlo DeMaria Everett Aluminum Ersilia’s Family EverettBank Stratford Insurance & Financial Services Members Plus Credit Union East Cambridge Savings Bank Eagle Bank Teamwork Cleaning Everett Leader Herald Everett Advocate Newspaper Universal Screening Studio CONTACT Rocco Longo Marlene Zizza everettkiwanis@gmail.com 781-789-2121 Saturday, June 12 2021 TIME ––––– 8 AM – 5PM ––––– WHERE Methuen Sons of Italy 459 Merrimack St. Methuen $250/team ––––– COST $75/player
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