THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 27, 2023 Page 7 GRANT | FROM PAGE 4 “The grant funds will be used as part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s efforts to improve open space along Everett’s waterfront areas, including in this case the area along the river by the Gateway Mall,” DeMaria’s Chief of Staff, Erin Deveney, explained. “This project fit within the federal parameters of the types of projects the Congressional delegation could request to be funded. The funds will be used to engage volunteers and community members to help restore natural functions to degraded wetlands in the Gateway Park area. Enhancements will include restoring hydrological flow and buffer zones to improve air and water quality, reduce the potential of inland flooding and fire, and reverse degradation of wetland ecosystems through access stabilization and enhancement of soil, vegetation, and habitat improvements.” “For too long Everett has experienced environmental pollution,” Alfred Lattanzi, Councillor for Ward 6, in which Gateway Park is located, said. “As an environmental justice community, Everett deserves better and Mayor DeMaria is focused on making that happen. This grant will allow Everett and its partners to restore the wetlands along Gateway Park. We will remove invasive species and restore the area with native plants to attract wildlife and enhance the beauty of the area. My thanks to Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Pressley [for helping] us acquire this grant.” The city is also receiving a $59,688 grant from the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research – a Fiscal 2024 Municipal Road Safety Grant for use by police to support traditional enforcement activities by providing flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options and developing novel traffic safety programs. Deveney explained, “This will enable the Police Department to spend the funds to support traditional enforcement activities intended to address local traffic safety issues, including but not limited to efforts to prevent drunk and impaired driving. It also allows for expenditure of funds for enforcement, equipment and traffic safety programs.” “We have been a recipient of these grants from the state for years and in this case the monies have been used for additional law enforcement efforts to address dangerous and distracted drivers, operating-under-the-influence checkpoints in partnership with the State Police and targeted enforcement in neighborhoods we have found to have specific problems, including speeding,” Police Chief Steven Mazzie said. “Our goal is to make the roads safe for all who use them, with enforcement being just one piece. We engage the public and promote safety messages for drivers via social media and engage in other educational messaging with young drivers in an attempt to promote responsible driving habits.” PURE WATER STORE of MALDEN .25 Cents per Gallon Fill your own container We purify our water using the process Reverse Osmosis guaranteeing the purest water available. In Business for over 25 Years 159 Highland Ave., Malden across from El Potro Restaurant Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Vote Al Lattanzi for Ward 6 City Councilor RE-ELECT Al Lattanzi Working for Ward 6… Investing in Parks & Open Spaces Reducing School Overcrowding Working to Keep Taxes Low Encouraging Smart Development that Benefits our City Restoring Wetlands along Malden River and Expanding Waterfront Access Making Streets Safer PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY CTE ALFRED LATTANZI ELECTION DAY – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Dear Neighbor, It’s an honor of a lifetime to serve you as your city councilor. I’ve worked hard to provide our neighborhood with the best city services possible, and I’ve always fought to do what’s right for Everett and our city’s future. I humbly ask for your vote by Tues., Nov. 7 so I can continue working for you. If you have any questions before you vote, please call me at 617-594-0455 or email me at Lattanzicommittee@gmail.com. Sincerely
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