Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 7, 2022 Orange Line Transformation Program Update F ollowing the 30-day shutdown, the Orange Line Transformation (OLT) program remains in full swing, advancing work on the Wellington Yard and Maintenance Facility, Traction Power Substations and Orange Line Signals. Continue reading to learn more about ongoing and upcoming construction to improve safety, service and reliability for riders. As a reminder, newly installed track and ballast settles under the weight and movement of regular train service. For this reason, slow zones have temporarily remained in place, allowing track engineers to confirm when settling is complete and that the track is ready to support trains at full speed. OLT improvements continue across the Orange Line • Wellington Yard and MainConstruction continues at Wellington Station’s south yard. tenance Facility: Last week crews continued the installation of a new switch machine, track and wires in the south yard. In the coming weeks, crews will continue replacing track in the south yard. In the Maintenance Facility, workers installed new electrical lighting and fire alarm systems and replaced track. Looking ahead, crews will continue the installation of the new fire alarm system. • Orange Line Traction Power Substation Upgrades: Work Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net B continues to upgrade these Substations with new power infrastructure and equipment. This week at Oak Grove Station, crews continued preparations to install the new epoxy flooring system, and at Sullivan Station electrical duct bank repairs were performed. Next, workers will begin installing new electrical equipment in the substation at Oak Grove. At Sullivan Station, crews will install a new electrical power supply to the mobile traction power substations. • Orange Line Signal Upgrades: The MBTA is in the process of replacing the Orange Line’s analog signal system with new digital infrastructure. This week crews started the installation of electrical power supplies for new signal equipment at Wellington, Sullivan, Chinatown and Community College Stations. This work will continue in the coming weeks. Please note: The schedule for these major infrastructure projects is dependent on weather and COVID-19 guidelines and subject to change without notice. For more information: Visit www.mbta.com/OLT to see the numerous projects that OLT is carrying out to improve your experience riding the Orange Line. To stay informed of service changes, sign up at www.mbta.com/alerts. If you have any questions, please email OLT@MBTA.com. To report OLT construction issues and noise complaints, please call the project hotline: 617222-3393. Caucus of Women Legislators Seeks Diverse Applicants to Serve as Commissioners Commission on the Status of Women Plays Critical Role in Advancing Women and Girls in Massachusetts OSTON – The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is pleased to announce that they are seeking applicants to fill two seats on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is a bicameral and bipartisan Caucus comprising 30% of the state legislature with 59 members. The Caucus is one of four appointing authorities to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The MCSW was created in 1998 and is tasked to review the status of women and girls in Massachusetts and to offer policy recommendations to improve equality and access to opportunities for all women in the Commonwealth. The Commission consists of nineteen volunteer commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms. The Caucus appoints six of these commissioners and is currently seeking interested applicants to fill two openings. Established by the state legislature, the MCSW studies, reviews, and reports on the status of women and girls throughout the Commonwealth. The Commission serves as a liaison between the public, organizations, and the government. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in particular, the Commission has conducted critical research on the pandemic’s impacts on women and girls across Massachusetts. The Commission hosts public hearings, works with legislative partners to recognize “Commonwealth Heroines” in every community, and hosts advocacy days on Beacon Hill to advance issues. The Commission strives to be representative of women throughout the Commonwealth and, as such, the Caucus is looking for diverse applicants who have varied backgrounds and resumes—specifically diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, geography, professional background, interests, and socio-economic status. Commissioners are expected to commit to meeting attendance, participation, and collaboration with fellow Members of the Commission. Potential applicants should have a background in advancement work for women and girls or a strong interest in it. More information about the Commission on the Status of Women can be found on their website: www.mass.gov/ orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-the-status-of-women Interested applicants are asked to submit a copy of their resume and a letter of intent to the MA Caucus of Women Legislators’ Executive Director, Nora.Bent@MALegislature.gov by Wednesday, October 26 at 5:00pm for consideration. Additional details regarding the application process can be found on the Caucus’ website: www.mawomenscaucus.com
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