Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 27, 2024 City of Everett to begin fl ushing hydrants throughout the city Flushing will take place on weekdays from Tues., Oct. 1–Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m.--8 p.m. T he City of Everett’s Water Department will begin flushing water mains throughout Everett beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and will continue through Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Hydrant flushing will be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The purpose of fl ushing is to remove sediment buildup in the mains and to verify the safe operation of hydrants and valves. Hydrant fl ushing might result in temporary discoloration of the water caused by small particles that dislodge during the fl ushing, as well as a tempoSTADIUM | FROM PAGE 1 forts on environmental sustainability.” The matter was approved by the Legislative Aff airs Subcommittee, 3-1, at a meeting before the full City Council met and the full City Council voted 10-1, with Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith voting no both times. “While I applaud my colleague’s eff orts to comrary reduction in pressure. “Flushing our hydrants is crucial to maintaining clean water throughout the community,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I am grateful to the Water Department for dedicating their time to ensure the City is providing clean water to our residents.” Discolored water will be temporary and is not harmful. However, the discolored water might stain laundry, especially white materials. Therefore, please avoid doing laundry during the noted flushing period. Before washing clothes, including times after the hours stated in this notice, please check bat the urban heat eff ect and thank her for being willing to compromise from the original ordinance, I cannot support it,” she said. “I believe the administration has managed the variations of surfaces in our parks very well to date and trust they will continue to maintain the right balance between natural grass and turf, adapting to future demands as needed, as they have done in the past. I Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Cedar impression half rounds the cold water for possible discoloration. If the water is discolored, let the cold water run for a few minutes until the water becomes clear. If it does not clear at that time, try again later. Unfortunately, the City cannot fully guarantee the safety of doing laundry or the possibility of discoloration even during the evenings and other times of the day as the water system has been disturbed. Therefore, please check the water carefully before doing laundry and inspect the laundry before drying it. The Water Department appreciates the patience of residents as the City works to imdo not believe the City Council should be dictating the way the City should determine fi eld surfaces. We are not experts and that’s why we have an entire department dedicated to maintaining our beautiful parks.” The City Council also approved an order to repurpose $771,000, amended down from $1,971,000, in previously bonded school capital but unused improvement funds to fully fund the project to replace equipment controls at Everett High School for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). The vote was 10-1, with Ward 6 Councillor Peter Pietrantonio dissenting. Conspicuous by an absence on the agenda was any item related to the Mayor and School Department’s request to borrow $72 million to convert sections of the former Everett High School on Broadway to classroom space for 7th and 8th grades to alleviate overcrowding in the neighborhood prove the quality of the drinking water. For more informaschools. “It will be on agenda again when the administration comes up with the plans we asked for,” Van Campen, who represents Ward 5, where the building is located, said in reference to City Council requests on September 9 for information on where tenants, including the Eliot Family Resource Center and a boxing club, would be relocated. “I’m not sure the Mayor had solidifi ed any plans for Eliot or the boxing club, which is a concern for some Councillors who voted it down,” Rogers added in reference to the appropriation request not passing on September 9. “I am hoping it comes back before us soon so we can make progress on the overcrowding issue.” Van Campen, who voted no on September 9, expressed sympathy with recently reported frustration on the matter by School Committee Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano and School Superintendent William Hart. “I share their frustration, please call the Water Department at 617-394-2327. tion,” he said. “I was prepared to vote yes in early September, but, with all the moving pieces, I have an obligation to wait and see how they will be handled.” The vote was 7-4 in favor of the measure, but appropriations require 8 votes to pass. Rogers voted yes. She also released a statement in support of November election ballot Question 4, which is titled “Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic Substances.” Information for voters from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s offi ce indicates “A YES Vote would allow persons over age 21 to use certain natural psychedelic substances under licensed supervision and to grow and possess limited quantities of those substances in their home, and would create a commission to regulate those substance” and “A NO Vote would make no change in the law regarding natural psySTADIUM | SEE PAGE 3 Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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