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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE - Friday, June 23, 2017
First Ladies kick off Everett’s Summer Reading Program n Thursday, June 15, the First Lady of Everett, Stacy DeMaria, and First Lady of Massachusetts, Lauren Baker, kicked off the Summer Reading Program at the Parlin Memorial Library. Joining the First Ladies were elementary schoolchildren from the Sumner G. Whittier School, Saint Anthony School and the Pioneer Charter School of Science.
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“I would like to personally thank both Stacy and Lauren for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their love for reading with our schoolchildren. Their dedication and compassion for all children is truly appreciated,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is “To Build a Better World,”
and both First Ladies had the chance to speak to the children on the importance of reading, allowing them to explore, adventure and become successful citizens as they grow older. Thereafter, the Parlin Children’s Librarian, Patricia Els, read from the book “Boo to a Goose” by Mem Fox.
Rain barrel program has successful kickoff ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that over 30 residents purchased rain barrels for their homes. The program kicked off in May, as part of his efforts to reduce stormwater runoff, save residents money and conserve drinking water. Mayor DeMaria stated, “I am happy residents took advantage of this great program. Not only is it saving them money by conserving drinking water, but it will help the environment at the same time.” Reportedly, stormwater runoff is the largest contributor to water pollution in our
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rivers and streams. One roof can produce hundreds of gal-
lons of water runoff. Rain barrels collect water, which can be used to wash cars, water gardens and lawns and save you money. By reducing the amount of stormwater runoff, you will reduce the amount of nutrients and pollutants being carried from streets, parking lots and roofs to rivers and streams. Nutrients lead to increased algae and plant growth, which robs marine life of oxygen and can lead to large fish kills.
RAIN BARREL | SEE PAGE 23