THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 22, 2023 Page 5 Mayor announces new date for Fiesta Del Río 2023 All are welcome to celebrate Hispanic culture with live performances, Hispanic cultural food, entertainment for children and more M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett, in partnership with El Mundo Boston and Rumba 97.7, will host the second annual Fiesta Del Río on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium (Cabot Street). The originally scheduled date for this event was postponed due to the weather. This event will have free admission and off er a variety of activities to enjoy, such as live performances, Hispanic cultural food, entertainment for children and resources from participating vendors. This year’s lineup of 18 performers will include a wide range of talented artists. For the full list of participating artists, please visit the event page at cityofeverett.com/events/fi esta-del-rio-2023. “We’re excited to once again host Fiesta Del Río for all of our residents to have a good time and learn more about Hispanic heritage by partaking in all that we have to offer at this event,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Everett has a large and diverse Hispanic commuLarge crowds gathered throughout the day at last year’s fi rstever Fiesta Del Río. This year’s event will be hosted at Everett Stadium and promises to be even better! nity, and it’s important that we continue to celebrate the cultures that are representative of our city.” Those looking to attend are encouraged to take the free Neighborhood Runner Shuttle Service provided by Encore Boston Harbor, which will be adding a route to and from Everett Stadium for the day. The stop will be located between the enVision Hotel and Market Basket stops. To fi nd the full schedule and learn more about this free service, please visit cityofeverett.com/resident-services/everett-living/encore-neighborhood-runner-shuttle-service. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and is observed by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The City will be joining in celebrations across the country to recognize and celebrate Everett’s diverse Hispanic community. To learn more about this event, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/fies - ta-del-rio-2023. Council on Aging to host Blue Cross Blue Shield at the Connolly Center to discuss health plan options presentation will review basics of medicare and much more M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Council on Aging (COA) will be hosting a presentation by Heather Hurd, senior plan consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield, at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 16, at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). All are welcome to atDIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 3 bills in two previous legislative sessions. Those favorable reports laid the groundwork for the Legislature’s inclusion – after decades of frozen funding – of four grant increases in General Appropriations Acts, with the fi rst increase eff ective January 2021 and the most recent increase eff ective April 2024. However, even when the fourth increase goes into effect next April, the maximum grant for a family of three with no income will be only $861 a month, still well below the projected 2024 Deep Povertend this presentation that will review the basics of Medicare and focus on the diff erences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage. The presentation will also explain how Medicare Part D plans work and share resources that are available to help. For more information, please ty level of $1,076 a month for a three-person family. “It is unconscionable that children in Massachusetts go to bed hungry, without basic necessities, because grant amounts are so low,” said Sen. DiDomenico, who is lead sponsor of the Senate bill. “I am grateful to Legislative leaders for recognizing our moral imperative to raise cash assistance grants,” he said. “But whether and how much to raise grants should not be left to the annual budget process. We need to make an ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth’s neediest children.” call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. for Everett City Council Ward 4 (Paid Pol. Adv.) GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. Oversized Elevator • Secure Units–Various Sizes • State-Of-The-Art Surveillance Cameras • Secure Units–Various Sizes
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