Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 12, 2024 ~ Everett Public libraries Calendar of Events ~ July 15–20, 2024 Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Puzzle Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, July 17, at 3 p.m. Piece together fun and friendship at the Parlin puzzle table! We’ll have puzzles of all shapes and sizes to work on together. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Drop-in Tech Help: Parlin Fireplace Room, Thursday, July 18, from 3-4 p.m. Want to learn how to use your tablet, phone or laptop? Bring your tech to the library for help from one of our librarians! Resume Writing: Parlin Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Parlin Library and let a librarian help CLEAN ENERGY | FROM PAGE 6 each of them.” The comprehensive climate legislation modernizes laws related to cost control for ratepayers; siting and permitting; decarbonization; electric transportation incentives; clean tech innovation; emissions reduction in state operations; and natural gas infrastructure. Protecting Ratepayers from High Costs To save residents’ money and protect residents from unfair you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session; Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your first email. Sign up for a 30-minute session; Tuesdays at the Parlin by appointment only. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, July 15, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required. Youth Crochet Club: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, July 16, at 3 p.m. Are you looking to try a new hobby this summer? Have you thought to yourself, what does it mean to crochet, anyway? If you said and deceptive practices, the bill would ban competitive energy suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers. According to the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), data analyses show that consumers lost more than $577 million to competitive electric suppliers between July 2015 and June 2023. The Senate previously adopted this policy in April. Consumers will see relief in a number of other ways as yes, then Youth Crochet Club is the place for you! Join us as we learn basic stitches and craft cool creations. Hooks and yarn have been generously provided by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries, so just bring yourself and a friend! This club is recommended for kids 10 and up, and registration is required. Sign up online today! Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, July 17, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or well. The bill would lower utility rates for consumers with low- and middle-incomes by directing utility providers to offer lower rates to eligible consumers. Utility companies would also gain more flexibility to negotiate the lengths of basic service contracts with electricity providers. By negotiating longer-term contracts, residents are less likely to see cost spikes. Partnering with Communities to Expedite Siting and Permitting The siting and permitting Portal To Hope (“PTH”) serves people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related assault crimes. Job Opportunities Available: PTH is seeking an Operations Assistant and a Licensed Social Worker to join our team! If you would like to join PTH’s award-winning team and share your leadership in the cause to end domestic violence, please call (781) 338-7678 for more information; or, email: nita@portaltohope.org. provisions, modeled on the work of a commission of diverse stakeholders established by the Healey-Driscoll administration, will consolidate the review of clean energy siting and permitting and expedite the timeline of projects. Large projects that require state, regional, and local permits will be consolidated into a single permit that must be decided upon in 15 months. Small projects with multiple local permits will also be consolidated into a single permit and must be decided upon in one year. Robust community review processes will be paired with new permitting. The legislation formally establishes the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (EJE), the Office of Public Participation at the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB), and the Division of Siting and Permitting at the Department of Energy Resources (DSPDER). make a new one in our circle of friends. Crafternoon: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, July 18, at 3 p.m. – Mystery Craft! What kind of craft will you pick? All kids ages three and up are welcome; please come and join the fun! Registration is required. Sign up online or at the Parlin Children’s desk. Thursday Night Movie: Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. Shhhh! Prepare for the release of the fourth installment of “A Quiet Place” by watching the original (PG-13) with your friends. Friday Family Movie Night: Join us on Friday, July 19, at 3 p.m. for a showing of “Surf’s Up.” Grab a friend and cool off at the library to watch it. Free popcorn will be served. Shute Adult and Teens Drop-in Board Games: Shute Meeting Room, Friday, July 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. Join us for our weekly event: DropIn Board Games at the library, perfect for all ages! From SorEach office would be charged with engaging with communities and applicants in their respective areas to ensure a thorough and community-centered review. To protect ratepayers from bearing the cost of new construction, the state will require the EFSB to first consider enhancing current technologies before looking to new construction. An online clean energy infrastructure dashboard would also be created to promote public accountability in real time. Making EVs Accessible and Expanding Infrastructure Gas-powered vehicles are one of the highest emitters of carbon, and incentivizing EV usage is critical to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The legislation would expand the state’s MOR-EV program through 2027, which gives residents $3,500-$6,000 for the purchase of new or used electric vehicles. It would allow residents who own parcels within condominiums, homeowner associations, and historic districts to install EV chargers, and authorize condo boards to install EV chargers on community parcels. It will bring coordination to EV infrastructure expansion, by centralizing the deployment of resources with the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), and directing DPU to make it easier to install pole-mounted chargers ry to Connect Four, Mancala to Candy Land, Battleship to Trouble – there’s a game for everyone. Games will rotate weekly, so drop in early to play your favorites. No registration required, but space is limited! Games are provided from the generous support of the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department; book a one-on-one resume assistance appointment at the Shute Library and let a librarian help you craft a resume tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Shute Library; Fridays by appointment only. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Tech Newbie? No Problem! Learn to power up, click around, type like a pro, explore the digital world and even send your first email. Book your Friday adventure with technology today! By appointment only on Fridays; please call the Shute Library to register for an appointment. that often are used in parking spots and on streets. The bill would also make it easier for cities and towns to procure electric school buses and EV charging equipment for their municipalities. Decarbonizing Buildings An Act Upgrading the Grid and Protecting Ratepayers makes it easier to decarbonize buildings across the state, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. It would authorize condo association boards to install energy efficiency devices and EV chargers in common areas and make heat pumps more efficient by allowing installers to use the most up-to-date refrigerants. Leading the Way on Clean Technology and Innovation Already leaders in clean technology, the state’s innovators will receive even more support from this legislation to make sure that the next generation of technology is built in Massachusetts. The legislation would boost the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) by expanding their mission to include carbon removal, embodied carbon reduction, and nuclear power. MassCEC would also be directed to promote carbon removal and embodied carbon activities, and study opportunities for future carbon removal. Leading by Example CLEAN ENERGY | SEE PAGE 16
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