THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Page 17 EVOLVE | FROM PAGE 6 thanks to a partnership with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. But this is only the beginning – a vision plan is currently underway for a Riverwalk that will include many more amenities and improvements. Some ideas are a seating plaza at Gateway Park, a mooring field, an overlook pier, an additional kayak launch at Gateway Park and a seating area, a boardwalk, additional shade structures and improvements to Village Landing Park. A community boathouse and crew dock for the high school is also in the works COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 11 things would slow down even more. “The whole process is about a five- to six-year process,” he said. Given the projected growth of the student population, Obremski said, the new school would have to accommodate up to 2,700 students. He also reiterated that overcrowding is a districtwide problem. “Most of our libraries right now, because of overcrowding, are not used as libraries,” he said. “We’re actually using them as classrooms.” In addition, he said closets are even being used as “temporary small learning environments.” “It’s not the best situation, but under the current circumstances, it’s the best we could do,” said Obremski. In terms of a total cost, Obremski said the rough estimate for a new high school BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 data delays requiring a strategic and prompt response while ensuring a transparent and equitable redistricting process,” said Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). Secretary of State Bill Galvin, the state’s chief election officer, opposes the bill and said he would urge Gov. Charlie Baker to veto the measure if it reaches the governor’s desk. “Have there been new ethnic communities come in?” asked Galvin at a hearing before the Election Laws Committee. “Have there been changes? Is there new construction? Are there new factors? Local governments are best able to deal with this.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes CHANGES IN ELECTION VOTING LAWS (H 3862) House 128-32, approved an amendment that would make mail-in voting and early voting before the biennial state primaries and general elections permanent. Both of these methods were approved by the Legislature when BHRC | SEE PAGE 20 at Rivergreen Park. Vegetation is being thinned for better views across the area, and there are plans for an extension of the Everett Riverwalk up to National Grid, ultimately connecting with the Malden Riverwalk. Everett’s Fermentation District is another example of new waterfront accessibility. This up-and-coming neighborhood is home to several breweries and distilleries and will soon be the site of a new housing development. It has become a destination for both residents and visitors and has furthered Everett’s stock as a desirable place to live. could range between $350 million and $400 million. The last time district officials considered building a new school was in 2016. At that time, the district qualified for a 78 percent reimbursement from the MSBA. However, the city’s Chief Financial Officer, Eric Demas, said property values have continued to climb during the past five years. Therefore, he does not expect that the MSBA would be At a recent public forum and the city’s Earth Day celebration, Mayor DeMaria further discussed Everett’s Riverfront Development Plan, which was prepared by Shadley Associates and made possible by the MWRA and Friends of the Malden River. The plan is available at https://fb.watch/5C8HKljT3u/. As DeMaria remains focused on his vision of a fully restored waterfront and giving complete access of the river back to the people, it’s safe to say that the development will only continue to make Everett a more beautiful, clean and safe community for all. as generous this time around. Should a new high school come to fruition, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro said, he would support converting the current Everett High School into a traditional middle school for grades 6-8. “I think in the long-term this corrects a past mistake,” he said. “I don’t think you should have kindergarteners and first graders walking down the same hallway as an eighth grader.”
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