Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 DiDomenico joins Biden economic advisor and Congresswomen to promote American Families Plan S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently joined Cecilia Rouse, President Joe Biden’s Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, at a local childcare center in his district to promote the American Families Plan. DiDomenico and Rouse, alongside Massachusetts Congresswomen Katherine Clark, Ayanna Pressley and Lori Trahan, toured Nurtury Early Education in Cambridge, New England’s fi rst early education and care agency, to spotlight the nation’s “care infrastructure” and its fragility – a fact which has been brought into sharper focus during the pandemic. Like many early education providers across the nation, Nurtury was hit hard by the pandemic and has remained understaffed and unable to meet its licensed capacity despite high demand. This is largely because many childcare workers were unable to fi nd care for their own children during the COVID-19 crisis. Consequently, a lack of available childcare services and providers prevented many parents from being able to get back to work. “Education, and more specifically early education, has been a top priority of mine since I was fi rst elected back in 2011,” said 91ST ANNUAL Grande Festa in Honor of San Rocco August 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2021 Feast hours: Friday 6:30-11pm; Saturday 6-11pm; Sunday 1-9pm Pearl and Thacher Streets. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free residential parking. Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line State Senator Sal DiDomenico recently participated in a roundtable with members of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts. (Courtesy Photo) DiDomenico following the tour. “Therefore, it was sadly no surprise to hear that childcare centers like Nurtury are unable to fi ll classrooms, since they cannot fi nd staff who either can afford to work in the childcare industry or can fi nd care for their own kids. This pandemic has hit our childcare industry hard but has also revealed how critical this industry is to our economy. I do hope that this crisis has showed all Americans just how important it is that we invest in early education and care at both the state and federal levels.” DiDomenico’s visit was in support of an infusion of public funds for early childcare and education services through Biden’s $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The plan would create universal pre-Kindergarten for all children ages three and four and help to make the childcare industry more aff ordable for all families. The provision would also establish rules preventing childcare costs for low- and middle-income families from exceeding seven percent of their income. Additionally, the plan would create a national comprehensive paid family and medical leave program as well as extend the Child Tax Credit increases that were included in the national COVID-19 recovery package signed into law by the president in March. After the tour, DiDomenico, accompanied by Rouse and all three Congresswomen in attendance, participated in a roundtable with members and staff DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 25 Everett Police Superior Offi cers Union endorses mayor’s reelection campaign M ayor Carlo DeMaria was recently endorsed by Beatlejuice The Reminisants Friday, August 6th 6:30 pm: Procession from the Italian-American Citizens Club - Pearl St. 7-11 pm: ‘Reminisants’ perform live Sunday, August 8th 1 pm: Procession with the statue of St. Rocco 5-8 PM - ‘Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack’ Billy Joel cover band, paying tribute to one of the most successful solo artists of all time. The band’s dynamic live shows features Billy’s more rocking mid 70’s to early 80’s favorites. 8-9 pm - Davina Yannety performs live on the keyboard in the Wine and Beer Garden and on stage 3-5 PM and from 8-9 PM to close out the Feast. Beer and Wine Garden, Raffle, Food, Games and Live Entertainment all weekend. Fun for everyone! www.SaintRoccosFeast.org Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Saturday, August 7th 6 pm: Stands Open 7-11 pm: ‘Beatlejuice’ Boston’s best tribute to the Beatles. For over 21 years, they have been the #1 choice for Beatles Fans looking to get their fix of the Fab 4. Special Appearance by Malden Native Entertainer Dave Russo the Everett Police Superior Offi cers Union (New England Police Benevolent Association [NEPBA] Local 95) for his reelection as Mayor of Everett. “When we look around the city where once was a neglected property or an empty lot there are now sustainable businesses and housing being built. Policing in a City like Everett can be challenging at times,” said NEPBA Local 95 President Lt. James Gabriel. “Everett has been voted the most diverse city in the State and we can attest that it is. You have always provided us the funding for the equipment and training that we need in order to provide eff ective policing to the residents of Everett. You and Chief [Steven] Mazzie have both been very active in bringing people within the ranks of the Department that refl ect the changing Carlo DeMaria Mayor population of the city.” “I am humbled and honored to have earned the endorsement of the Everett Superior Offi cers Association,” said DeMaria. “While most people run away from danger, they run towards it. They are part of Everett’s fi nest, building trust within the community and keeping our city safe.”
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