Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 16, 2022 DiDomenico Joins Pearl Harbor Commemoration for 81st Anniversary BOSTON – On December 7th , $3.79 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Senator DiDomenico joined veterans, the National Parks Service, and USS Constitution crew to remember the courageous servicemembers who were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor 81 years ago. The commemoration took place on the USS Cassin Young, an historic WWII destroyer, and at the USS Constitution Museum where veterans and servicemembers spoke about this anniversary and its impact on our country. “I was honored to join veterans in remembering and paying our respects to the many soldiers who tragically lost their lives on this day 81 years ago,” said Senator DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “Serving our country in the military is a courageous and dangerous job, and I am proud to lead on legislative efforts that support and take care of our current servicemembers, veterans and their families. Pearl Harbor Day is also a time to reflect on the many heroes serving our country and the many sacrifices they make to keep our nation and residents safe. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for all they do for our country.” St. Anthony’s Church 250 Revere St., Rear Revere, MA Presents Annual Holiday Flea Market Saturday, September 17 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lots of Holiday Gifts, Crafts, Nick-Nacks & So Much More! Admission .50 cents ~ Tables for Rent ~ Call Linda at: (781) 910-8615 T ~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~ December 19-24, 2022 Parlin Adults and Teens Meditation: Parlin Tower Room, Tuesday, December 20 and again on Thursday, December 22, at 12:15 and 1:15 pm. Take a quick lunch break; reduce your stress from inflation, your job and providing for your family, with Nurse Joanne. Please call 617-394-2300 if you have any questions. No registration required. Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Wednesday, December 21 from 3-5 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess at our club meetings every other Wednesday. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 617-394-2300 with any questions. No registration required. Thursday Night Movies: Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlin Meeting Room. Bye Buddy, we hope you find your dad! Join us for “Elf,” hot chocolate, candy canes and popcorn. Parlin Children Storytime with Kathleen: Parlin Children’s Toddler Room, Monday, December 19 at 10 a.m. Visit the Parlin Memorial Library Children’s Room to attend a story time in Spanish. Read by Librarian Kathleen! Suggested for ages two to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Craft Room, Wednesday, December 21 at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those actShute (all ages) “A Christmas Carol” with the Delvina Theatre Company: Shute Meeting Room; the Christmas season comes alive on Tuesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. with Delvena Theatre Company’s production of the beloved story of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. A dramatic reading, including scenes, of “A Christmas Carol,” features three actors in period costumes. Watch in fascination as Marley comes back from the dead to help Scrooge amend his miserly ways here on earth and transform himself into a pleasant, giving old gentleman. Registration is not required. Everett Fire Dept. awarded over $17K in grant funding for safety equipment he Baker-Polito Administration announced $5M in Grant Awards for Fire Departments, including the Everett Fire Department, as one of over 300 fire departments across the state to have been awarded a grant as part of the Department of Fire Services’ Fiscal Year 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. The $17,608.50 grant awarded to the Everett Fire Department will be used to purchase personal protective equipment and ballistic protection equipment. The program provides local fire departments with a variety of equipment that makes the dangerous job of firefighting safer. This is the third year that funding has been awarded for this purpose as part of a five-year, $25 million bond bill filed by the Baker-Polito Administration to support firefighter safety and health in the coming years. Fire departments in Massachusetts were able to apply to this program for 121 different types of eligible equipment: ballistic protective clothing, thermal protective clothing, gear washers and dryers, thermal imaging cameras, assorted hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, fitness equipment and more. “Every time a firefighter goes to work, they could be asked to rescue a child from a burning building, clean up a spill of hazardous materials, treat a patient with a contagious medical condition, or rush into a hostile event to rescue and treat victims,” said State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. “This program is absolutely vital to helping fire departments prepare for the vast array of hazards they face today and making sure that firefighters go home safe after every call.” ing skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested for ages six to 14.
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