THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 5 City moving ahead with LED streetlight conversion M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the City of Everett has replaced approximately 2,000 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlights with energy-effi cient Light Emitting Diodes (LED). The replacement includes standard streetlights as well as a small number of decorative fl oodlights. “Forty percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States come from electricity production,” said DeMaria. “That is why it is critical that we reduce our energy consumption as much as possible. This is not only smart for the environment; it is smart for the taxpayer as well.” The City of Everett has been working with Tanko Lighting to complete the citywide conversion. DeMaria has made it a goal of his administration to reduce both citywide energy consumption and maintenance costs associated with streetlights. LED streetlights are proven to be more effi cient than HPS fi xtures, have an expected lifespan of over 20 years and produce a higher quality of light than HPS streetlights. The higher quality of light allows the human eye to see more details and colors. LED streetlight fixtures also have greater control over light distribution. LEDs can produce a lighting pattern that emits light more evenly across the street, improving visibility while decreasing light trespass into resHonoring Ersilia’s Memory idences and light pollution. Precise light distribution combined MOVING | SEE PAGE 20 Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo's relatives, Antonietta DelleRose, Daniela Pennino, Lorenza Suderi and Silvana Colomba are shown participating in the 5K Walk for Ersilia, who was tragically killed last year. Ersilia, an Everett Kiwanian, was honored as 400 participants walked in her memory last Saturday to benefi t domestic violence programs. See next week’s edition for photo highlights. IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW... LOW! Our Rates Are Really THAT MASS BAY HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT (HELOC) 1.75% APR* Easy! 1st 6 months then prime minus .75% for life 4.25%current APR* Super-EASY application and Super-friendly service, too! JUST THINK OF EVERYTHING YOU COULD DO! Apply online at massbaycu.org, call (617) 269-2700, or stop by our South Boston branch. massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 South Boston – Everett – Quincy – Seaport Federally insured by NCUA EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY *1.75% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is an introductory rate for the first six months. After the introductory period, rate on the outstanding balances will revert to Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the first day of the calendar month minus (-) 0.75%. Prime rate as of 9/19/19 is 5.00%. The APR may vary monthly. Minimum rate 2.50% and maximum rate 18.00%. 10-year draw period. 15-year repayment period. Minimum $10,000 draw at closing and $1,000 advances thereafter. 80% combined LTV to $200,000 (</=70% LTV $300,000). Proof of adequate property insurance required and Flood Insurance may also be required. Subject to credit approval. Other terms and restrictions apply including 620 minimum credit score. Offer subject to change without notice. MBCU NMLS ID #615913 fully-indexed rate
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