THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 13 Disney characters brought a smile to everyone’s faces. Children Giovanni Cogliano and Miregesh and Megan Tamang wore party hats. Members of Eagle Bank and friends got in the spirit. Members Plus Credit Union employees Harimaya Rana, Leo Lemos, Alejandro Lopes, Paulette Goodreau and Diane Walker, along with Cheryl Smith, handed out Christmas treats to children along with Cheryl Smith of the Everett Chamber of Commerce, handed MBTA Celebrates Completion of Chelsea Commuter Rail Station Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his family applauded after they flicked the switch to light the tree. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak speaks at the Chelsea Station ribbon-cutting with MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and community leaders. B Santa and Mrs. Claus along with Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone and his wife, Michelle Capone, are pictured at a Christmas party that they hosted inside Sacro Plaza, adjacent to the outdoor festivities. OSTON – MassDOT Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak were joined by community leaders on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the new, multimodal, $37.7 million Chelsea Commuter Rail Station. Newburyport/Rockport Line riders can now experience boarding via fully accessible high-level platforms and improved station elements with easy connections to the Silver Line 3 (SL3). “This new Chelsea Commuter Rail Station is an example of the MBTA taking steps to improve the customer experience and deliver on the Baker-Polito Administration’s promise to provide a modern and reliable system for all riders,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “The MBTA continues to prioritize core system upgrades like this new accessible and multimodal station, and we thank those who continue to support important capital investments MBTA | SEE PAGE 17
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