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8 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 APRIL 22, 2021 TOWN ALERT: Town included in state mild drought warning FOR THE WEEKLY NEWS Outlined in the Massachu- (are used) during outdoor activ- for outdoor watering. on use of emergency connec- LYNNFIELD — With pre- setts Drought Management ities, and to call 911 immediate- Water conservation mea- tions and water supplies. cipitation, streamflow, and Plan, a Level 1-mild drought ly if there is a fire to prevent the sures will aid in the reduction “A drought reflects a period groundwater below normal as warrants detailed monitoring fire from spreading.” of water use and safeguard wa- of time with below-normal pre- the state enters the spring sea- of drought conditions, close These drying conditions are ter for essential needs such as cipitation. No one knows what son, Energy and Environmental coordination between state and likely to continue due to pre- drinking water, fire protection will happen over the next few Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kath- federal agencies, and technical cipitation totals ranging from services, habitat recovery and months, so now is the time to leen Theoharides declared a outreach and assistance to the 1.5 to 3 inches below normal environmental needs and sus- take steps to manage our water Level 1-mild drought for Lyn- affected municipalities. — with the greatest departure tained water supplies. use as we move into the warm- nfield and other Massachusetts The declaration is the result below normal along the North For more information, please er weather,” said MassDEP communities. of a recommendation issued and South shores; lack of any visit EEA’s webpages on indoor Commissioner Martin Suuberg. The declaration elevates the by the state’s Drought Man- snow cover; and the forecast and outdoor water use. While “We urge all residents of the March 2021 declaration, which agement Task Force, which is indicating higher than normal water supplies are currently Commonwealth to be cognizant was at Level 1 in the western composed of state and federal temperatures and lower than fine, individuals are encouraged of our water resources and en- region of the Commonwealth, officials, and other entities. The normal precipitation. to follow any additional water- courage you to follow water use while all other regions of the task force will continue to meet As the Commonwealth en- ing requirements outlined by requirements implemented by state were in "normal condi- until water levels return to nor- ters into the growing season and their communities’ public water your public water supplier.” tions." mal in the affected regions. more time is spent outdoors, supplier. The Drought Management “In most regions across the “Droughts can affect the en- state officials urge residents Additionally, the Massachu- Task Force meets again on Commonwealth, dry conditions vironment, our economy and and businesses to reduce wa- setts Water Resources Authority Thursday, May 6 at 10 a.m. have set in again, and it is im- even public safety. However, ter use, select only native and (MWRA) water supply system State agencies will continue to portant that we all take water each of us can play a role in mit- drought-resistant plants for new is not currently experiencing closely monitor and assess con- conservation steps now to less- igating those impacts by reduc- plantings, and limit outdoor wa- drought conditions as defined ditions across the state, coordi- en its potential impacts on our ing the amount of water we use tering to no more than one day within its individual plan. nate any needed dissemination environment and water sup- both indoors and outside, and by a week for Level 1 regions, and Other precautions include of information to the public, plies, and to take extra precau- being mindful of the increased handheld watering for Level 2 limiting outdoor watering to and help state, federal and local tions when using an open flame risk of brush and wildland fires regions. one day a week in the evening agencies prepare additional re- or cooking on a grill to prevent due to the dry conditions,” said Other water conservation and early morning, or less fre- sponses that may be needed in wildfires,” said Theoharides. Samantha Phillips, director of tips include addressing leaks quently if required by your wa- the future. “The Baker-Polito admin- the Massachusetts Emergency as soon as possible, conducting ter supplier. For further information on istration will continue to work Management Agency (MEMA). water audits on larger buildings The Massachusetts Depart- water conservation and what closely with municipalities, “Especially during this and businesses to identify leaks ment of Environmental Protec- residents and communities can local water suppliers and our drought period, MEMA re- and potential water conservation (MassDEP) will continue do, visit the Executive Office of federal partners to monitor and minds the public to exercise tion opportunities, minimizing to provide technical assistance Energy and Environmental Af- respond to the ongoing drought caution when charcoal grills, the size of where lawns are wa- to communities on managing fairs’ drought and water conser- conditions.” matches, and other open flames tered, and harvesting rainwater systems, including assistance vation pages. 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APRIL 22, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 9 Helen Bolino honored for sales success LYNNFIELD — Helen (Clancy) Bolino, a sales associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, achieved the distinguished rank of top 2 percent of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network. Bolino has also achieved the designation of the No. 1 sales associate by sales volume within the Lynnfield office for more than 20 years. Bolino has worked in the field of real estate since 1997 when she joined Northrup Associates. In 2019, Northrup Associates merged with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate. Before working in real estate, Bolino was a social worker, and then later worked in economic assistance for the Federal Consumer Price Index (Boston). “Of everything I have done, I love my work in real estate the most. I believe the key to success is customer satisfaction, always working to achieve that goal,” she said. She noted that the market today is very strong, saying that “with inventory so low, this is a seller’s market, so this is a great time to sell property.” Bolino and her husband, Joseph, have a daughter, Joanne, and their son, Joseph. “Helen is the consummate real estate professional. We are very proud of her accomplishment and appreciate her hard work on behalf of our company and the customers we serve,” said Nick Patsio, managing partner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate. Boston-based Commonwealth Real Estate, a full-service real estate brokerage, was founded in 2006 by a group of real estate industry leaders dedicated to providing operational excellence, unparalleled market expertise and the best customer service experience to home buyers and sellers in the greater Boston and Rhode Island areas. In 2020, the brokerage generated $2 billion in real estate sales volume and is currently in the top 5 percent of brokerages in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network. Visit www.commonmoves. com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, with more than 50,000 real estate professionals; nearly 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East; and more than $119 billion in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com. Have a story to share? Need a question answered? contactus@essexmedia.group COURTESY PHOTO | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Helen Bolino has earned an elite sales associate ranking. INNOVATION. COMMUNITY. HEART. Serving the health insurance needs of GIC members for over 30 years Introducing the UniCare heart — a reminder of what matters most. unicaremass.com For self-funded plans, claims are administered by UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company. © 2000-2020 UniCare. 1032020MAMENUNC-B 3/21
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