Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Mayor announces disaster relief drive for earthquake victims M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett, in partnership with the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church (NSEMC), will be hosting a Helping Hands for Haiti Disaster Relief Drive on Sunday, September 19 from noon to 5 p.m. in Everett Square at the entrance of the School Street Municipal Parking Lot. The drive will help provide aid and support to those who have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti that occurred on August 14. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 and left many homeless, orphaned and struggling to survive. “It was heartbreaking to hear that there was another earthquake in Haiti on August 14,” said DeMaria. “Partnering with the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church to host this event will help so many people in Haiti. The City of Everett is offering our full support to our community members and their families.” During the drive, NSEMC will be collecting goods to send to Haiti. These goods include: • Nonperishable foods – canned foods, rice, pasta, etc. • New or gently used clothing – for all ages for warm weather • Undergarments – underwear and socks • Linens – towels, sheets, face cloths, etc. • Health and wellness products – feminine hygiene products, shampoo, soap, diapers, baby wipes, etc. • Medical supplies – first aid kits, Band Aids, pain relievers, alcohol, ointment, etc. • Electronics – flashlights, batteries, walkie-talkies, etc. The drive will begin with a brief program where members of the Everett community and the NSEMC will be speaking and providing words of hope and encouragement. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and provide support to those affected by the earthquake. City adopts tree inventory software M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett will be partnering with PlanIT Geo, a software company specializing in urban forestry and tree management, to manage the tree inventory throughout the community through their software program, TreePlotter INVENTORY. “The TreePlotter Inventory software will enable the city of Everett to maintain a proper inventory of trees,” said DeMaria. “This technology will allow us to monitor the greenery in our community and plant trees where the space permits.” Everett received Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grant funds to complete the street tree inventory. Maintaining a street tree inventory is crucial to understand any city’s urban community forest. The new software will help monitor and manage Everett’s trees by overseeing the location of each tree. This software will also help identify spots throughout the community where a tree could be planted. Everett has been proudly recognized as a Tree City USA and would like to continue its efforts by planting, caring for and managing trees in the community. City to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be raising the Brazilian flag to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day. The ceremony will occur on Tuesday, September 7 at 12:30 p.m. outside of City Hall on Broadway. “Raising the Brazilian flag on Brazil’s Independence Day is truly an honor,” said DeMaria. “There are numerous members of our community that have moved to Everett from Brazil or have Brazilian heritage and I am proud to celebrate this day with them. It is my hope that our community can join together and continue to celebrate all cultures and traditions.” Brazil achieved its independence in 1822. Everett has a strong Brazilian influence, and the City of Everett is looking forward to celebrating this occasion with the community. Mayor to host community meeting at 97 Summer St. Lot ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting a community meeting at the 97 Summer St. Lot on Thursday, September 9 at 6 p.m. to further disM cuss its upcoming renovation. “The 97 Summer St. Lot is a unique space in the community that is presenting us with many options of how to develop it,” said DeMaria. “Although I had thoughts of building a park, I understand that not Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. 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