THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 Page 7 City encourages residents and property owners to apply for COVID-19 housing assistance Federal $400M available to Massachusetts residents; legal services available to residents facing eviction T he City of Revere is encouraging residents and property owners in need of rental, utility or mortgage assistance to take advantage of federal funding recently made available to Massachusetts residents. Residents and property owners can apply for assistance through the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, the Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Earlier this month, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that $400 million in new federal funding is available to increase emergency assistance. “It has been an incredibly hard year for our residents,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “Our rental and mortgage assistance programs were some of our most utilized programs during COVID, and as the pandemic continues we understand the importance of prioritizing housing assistance.” Revere residents and property owners should visit Revere. org/housing for additional resources from the City’s Offi ce of Housing Stability, and to begin the application process. Residents in need of additional support should dial 3-1-1. The City has contracted with Chelsea Legal Services (CLS) to provide free legal representation and case management for residents at risk of eviction due to the pandemic. CLS will support landlord-tenant mediations and other housing legal issues for Revere residents. Services are available in English and Spanish, and other languages may be available as well. For assistance, residents can call CLS at 617-466-3037. In the coming weeks, City staff and COVID-19 Ambassadors, led by the Offi ce of Housing Stability, will undertake a public outreach campaign to ensure residents and property owners are aware of the resources available to them. Outreach will stress the importance of continuing to take advantage of rental assistance programs despite the statewide eviction moratorium remaining in eff ect until June. In 2020, the City of Revere, through federal CARES Act funding, provided $1 million in rental and mortgage assistance to nearly 250 residents experiencing fi nancial hardship as a result of COVID-19. $2.39 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS THE CITY OF REVERE, WATER, SEWER & DRAIN DIVISION WILL BE CONDUCTING A CITY-WIDE WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING BEGINNING MAY 2021 PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DETAILS BELOW: • FLUSHING WILL OCCUR NIGHTLY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9PM AND 2AM, MONDAY THRU THURSDAY. • FLUSHING OF THE WATER SYSTEM REQUIRES THE USE OF HYDRANTS IN YOUR AREA. • FLUSHING MAY CAUSE WATER DISCOLORATION. IF THIS OCCURS, RUN COLD-WATER FROM TUB OR OUTDOOR SPIGOT UNTIL WATER RUNS CLEAR. • FLUSHING WILL NOT CAUSE WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION. • FLUSHING WILL TAKE APPROXIMATLEY EIGHT TO TWELVE WEEKS TO COMPLETE CITY-WIDE. AS ALWAYS, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE & APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE WATER & SEWER OFFICE AT 781-286-8145 THANK YOU! CITY OF REVERE – WATER, SEWER & DRAIN DIVISION AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2008 SCION XD 2009 CHEVROLT IMPALA Automatic, 4 Cylinders, Runs & Drives Great, Awesome Gas Mileage, Warranty, Clear Title, Only 118K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 Financing Available! 3.5 Ltr., Six Cylinders, Automatic, Most Power Options, Just Serviced, Clear Title, Only 120K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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