Reading Comprehension

Dana Whitlock [4:41 P.M.] Kofi, the lights in the main room of Elmgrove Community Hall just went out. The quiz night starts at 7:00. Kofi Mensah [4:43 P.M.] Only the main room? What about the kitchen and the lobby? Dana Whitlock [4:44 P.M.] The kitchen and the lobby are fine. I checked the breaker panel. One switch is down, and it won't stay up. Kofi Mensah [4:46 P.M.] Don't keep trying it. I'll call Pelham Electrical. They did the rewiring last spring, so they know the building. Dana Whitlock [4:47 P.M.] And if they can't come in time? Kofi Mensah [4:48 P.M.] We've got the folding tables. The lobby holds sixty. Dana Whitlock [4:49 P.M.] We sold seventy-two tickets. Kofi Mensah [4:50 P.M.] Then let's hope they pick up.

Brightwater Water Authority will replace an aging water main beneath Calder Street between Ferry Road and Moss Lane. Water service to homes and businesses on Calder Street and Moss Lane will be shut off on Tuesday, June 10, from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 3:00 P.M. Residents are advised to store enough drinking water for the day before the work begins. When service returns, the water may appear cloudy for a short time. This is caused by air in the pipes and is not harmful. Run your cold-water tap for a few minutes until the water is clear. During the work, Calder Street will be closed to through traffic, and the No. 14 bus will use Ferry Road instead. Parking on Moss Lane will not be affected. Questions may be directed to our customer line at 555-0163.

NORTHVALE POWER Customer: Harbor Lane Bakery, 8 Harbor Lane, Westford Account: 40-7718-2 Billing period: March 1 to March 31 Statement date: April 4 Electricity used: 2,400 kWh at $0.15 per kWh: $360.00 Monthly service charge: $25.00 Late fee (February statement): $15.00 Green Energy Option (renewable supply, optional): $12.00 Total due: $412.00 Due date: April 25 Our records show that your February payment arrived after its due date. Sign up for automatic payment at northvalepower.com/autopay and receive a $2 credit on each future statement. To cancel the Green Energy Option, call 555-0120.

Is your home too cold in winter and too warm in summer? A Brightside Home Energy Check can show you where your money is going. During a two-hour visit, one of our certified advisors will test your home for air leaks, inspect your insulation and heating system, and use a thermal camera to find spots where heat escapes. Within a week, you will receive a written report listing possible improvements in order of cost and expected savings. A standard check costs $180 for homes up to 2,000 square feet and $240 for larger homes. Customers of Ridgeway Gas and Electric pay just $90 for either size, thanks to a program funded by the utility. If you hire Brightside to carry out any of the improvements in your report within six months, we will take the full cost of your check off the final bill. Book a visit at brightsidehome.com or call 555-0175. Weekend appointments are available.

To: Priya Venkat <pvenkat@marlowdesign.com> From: Customer Care <care@metrolakestransit.org> Date: August 14 Subject: Changes to your Metro Lakes commuter pass Dear Ms. Venkat, You are receiving this message because you hold a monthly commuter pass that renews automatically. Starting September 1, Metro Lakes Transit will replace paper monthly passes with the TapLake card, a reusable plastic card that is scanned when you board. Your new card will be mailed to the address on your account by August 25. Your September pass will be loaded onto it automatically, and your monthly price of $68 will not change. Please continue to use your paper pass until August 31. If you have not received your card by August 28, visit the service window at Central Station, where a card can be issued while you wait. Bring photo identification. The TapLake card can also be used on the Harbor Ferry, which previously required a separate ticket. Metro Lakes Transit Customer Care

FENWICK (March 9) - Fenwick Regional Transit will put twelve battery-electric buses into service this autumn, the agency announced on Monday. The buses will replace diesel vehicles on Routes 3 and 7, which serve the city center and the hospital district. [1] The buses can travel about 250 kilometers on a single charge, enough for a full day of service. They will be charged overnight at the agency's Dock Road garage, where workers are now installing eight charging stations. [2] "Riders will notice right away how quiet these buses are," said Mariana Costa, the agency's director of operations. "Drivers who tested them last winter also told us they were easier to handle in traffic." [3] The $9.6 million purchase is being paid for mostly by a provincial clean-transport grant, with the remaining 20 percent coming from the agency's own budget. [4] If the buses perform well, the agency plans to convert two more routes by the end of next year.

Ostrander Gas Utility, which supplies natural gas to more than 90,000 homes and businesses in the Calloway Valley, is seeking a Field Service Technician to join its team in Brennick. Responsibilities: - Install and replace gas meters at customer properties - Respond to reports of gas odors and carry out safety checks - Light and adjust heating appliances when service is restored - Keep accurate records of each visit on a tablet Requirements: - A valid driver's license and a clean driving record - A technical diploma in gas fitting or a related field - Willingness to take part in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends Previous experience with a utility is preferred but not required. New technicians complete a 10-week paid training program before working on their own. A company vehicle is provided. Apply online at ostrandergas.com/careers by October 3.

Gemma Ruiz [10:02 A.M.]: Morning, all. A quick update on the Lantern River Festival on Saturday. The city just told us the Mill Street parking lot will be closed for repaving, so we lose about 300 spaces. Tobias Fenn [10:04 A.M.]: That's a big loss. Can we add more shuttle buses from the Northgate park-and-ride? Gemma Ruiz [10:05 A.M.]: That's what I was thinking. Ines, how many buses do we have from Crestline Coaches? Ines Morales [10:07 A.M.]: We booked four. I spoke to them yesterday about something else, and they mentioned that two more are free Saturday afternoon, but not in the evening. Tobias Fenn [10:08 A.M.]: The fireworks end at 10:00 P.M. That's when everyone will want to leave. Ines Morales [10:09 A.M.]: Leave it with me. Gemma Ruiz [10:10 A.M.]: Thanks. We should also update the website so people know the Mill Street lot is closed. Tobias Fenn [10:12 A.M.]: I'll post it today and add a note encouraging people to come by bike. The racks by the boathouse hold 150 bikes. Gemma Ruiz [10:13 A.M.]: Good. Let's meet again on Thursday to confirm everything.

Coastline Electric Cooperative 55 Harborview Road, Port Allard May 12 Ms. Rosa Delgado 231 Pine Ridge Drive Port Allard Dear Ms. Delgado, Over the next three months, Coastline Electric Cooperative will replace the electric meters at all member homes in Port Allard with new digital meters. [1] Your meter is scheduled to be replaced on Wednesday, June 4, between 8:00 A.M. and noon. The new meters send readings to us automatically, so our staff will no longer need to visit your property each month. [2] They also allow you to view your daily electricity use online and to receive an alert if your use rises suddenly. The replacement takes about 20 minutes, and your power will be off for a few minutes during that time. [3] You do not need to be home as long as the technician can reach the meter. If your meter is inside a locked area, such as a garage, please call us at 555-0139 to arrange a different time. There is no charge for the new meter. [4] Sincerely, Walter Lindgren Member Services Manager

How does PedalPoint work? Unlock a bike at any of our 85 stations with the PedalPoint app or a member key. Ride to any station and return the bike to an empty dock. A green light confirms that the bike has been returned. What does it cost? A single ride costs $2.50 for the first 30 minutes. An annual membership costs $95 and includes unlimited rides of up to 45 minutes each. Longer rides cost an extra $1 for every additional 15 minutes, for both members and nonmembers. Do you have electric bikes? Yes. About a third of our bikes are electric. They cost an additional $0.20 per minute, including for members. What if the station is full? Open the app and tap "Full Station". You will receive an extra 15 minutes at no charge to reach the nearest station with space. Are the bikes available all year? Yes, but the stations in Lakeshore Park close from December 1 to March 15. Bikes may still be returned to all other stations during that period.