Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 Mayor opens conversation on Hale Street, Central Avenue Parks By Christopher Roberson n his ongoing eff ort to revitalize Everett’s parks by 2024, Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently initiated a discussion with neighborhood residents about renovating Hale Street Park and converting the Woodland Street Playground into what will be Central Avenue Park. I During the September 14 meeting, Leslie Fanger, senior landscape architect at Bohler Engineering, said that right now, Hale Street Park is not conducive to “children’s active play.” Therefore, she said, one side of the park would feature a tot lot and the other side would have a playground for older children. “This is basically just a perfect square,” said Fanger. “It felt natural to have a balanced design.” She said the park’s focal point would be a water play area. “It’s not going to be one of those gushing waterfalls,” she said, adding that it would be more of a mist. Fanger said the entrance would remain on Glendale Street with a pergola and a brick plaza tying everything together. “This park is meant to have something for everybody,” she said. “We want to make the park pop.” However, one resident said the real need is for additional parking. “Vernal Street in the wintertime is terrible; it’s like a war zone over here sometimes,” he said. “Here, you don’t need another park.” Other residents said only minor improvements are needed at the park. Fanger said that unlike Hale Street Park, Central Avenue Park would be “passive park.” She said there would be a walking path and a trellis in the back of the park. In addition, Fanger said there would be an etched metal fence at the front of the park and that the rest of the property would be secured with a chain link fence. Mayor to host Halloween Bash ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 30 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The M event will be held at the Samuel Gentile Recreation Center at 47 Elm St. The Halloween Bash will have live entertainment, children’s activities, arts & crafts, games and more. All are welcomed to attend and encouraged to wear a costume and participate in the fun to celebrate Halloween. “Children in the city of Everett look forward to Halloween each year,” said DeMaria. “Last year, the pandemic prevented us for hosting our annual Halloween Bash for the community, but I am excited that this year we are able to gather and host our event. I look forward to seeing everyone dressed in their costumes and having a good time. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.” Senior Halloween Party to be held Oct. 20 P lease join Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging (COA) for the monthly Senior Social/Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 20 at Anthony’s (105 Canal St. in Malden). The event begins at 11:45 a.m. sharp. Dinner includes garden salad, pasta, chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, coff ee and dessert. Ticket sales are on October 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the COA office, which is located in the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St. in Everett). Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given. Due to the current health crisis and rise in COVID-19, if you have chosen to not be vaccinated, please show courtesy to others and wear your mask. For additional information, please call 617-394-2323. Brandon Conde 5K scheduled for Oct. 24 M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the city will be hosting the Brandon Conde 5K Race on Sunday, October 24. The race will begin at 10 a.m. at Glendale Park. “Each year on October 24, the Everett community comes together in support of Brandon Conde,” said DeMaria. “The Brandon Conde 5K Race CONDE | SEE PAGE 15 is a great opportunity for the community to gather and raise funding for Brandon’s recovery eff orts. I hope this year we are able to raise more money than the prior years to show our unconditional support.” Conde is a lifelong resident of Everett and a graduate of the Everett Public Schools. In
15 Publizr Home