THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2019 Page 13 PLANS | FROM PAGE 2 ed an inclusionary zoning proposal that would have required developers with plans for residential building projects with five or more units to offer 20 percent of the housing at prices linked to average income levels in Malden. DeMaria and O’Malley acknowledged their proposal was a draft and that they were looking for support and guidance from the Planning Board. But Planning Board memSMOKING | FROM PAGE 7 ple smoking near fields and in parks, but that those incidents are usually resolved with a conversation. Webb conceded that the city will not catch everyone bers, who voted unanimously against inclusionary zoning, said they couldn’t tinker with proposals; they could only vote on what was presented to them. Planning Board members also noted that 10.2 percent of the city’s housing stock was already affordable. This week, inclusionary zoning made a soft comeback. Spetrini explained that the MRA is applying for community preservation funds to conduct an inclusionary zoning feasibility study, which is who smokes or vapes in a park, but he added that the signs are a start that will build awareness among residents. Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Council President Jadeane Sica said there OBITUARIES Francis E. “Frank” Vaccaro gus and Donna Vaccaro of Merrimack, NH. He was the dear brother of Anthony Vaccaro. Frank was the cherished grandfather of Ashley Olson and her husband Ricky of Merrimack, NH and Courtney Vincett of Bedford, MA, and great grandfather of Giacobbe, Paisley, and Blake. He is also survived by cousins, godchildren and many friends. In lieu of flowers donations in Frank’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. Passed away on August 28, 2019. He was 80 years old. Frank was born in Sanford, ME and a longtime resident of Malden. He was the co -owner with his twin brother Anthony of A. C. Vaccaro Floor Sanding Company for 40 years. Frank was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.Frank had a gift of making connections with people. Standing in a room full of strangers, he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He has touched the lives of so many and always made everyone around him feel special in their own way. At the end of the day, he would sit in his recliner and make his nightly phone calls to everyone he cared for, just to check in. “Wear your seat belt and lock your doors” was his way of telling you how much he loved you. From bringing donuts on Sundays to just stopping in to say “hi,” Frank always made sure his family and friends knew how much they meant to him. His presence will be greatly missed but never forgotten and his love and memory will live on through his family and friends every day. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Jane F. (Frisoni) Vaccaro. He was the son of the late Edward and Angelina (Giacobbe) Vaccaro. Frank was the loving father of Michael Vaccaro of SauThomas J. Barton expected to cost $25,000 to $35,000. The study will help the city understand the impact inclusionary zoning would have on development. “The percent of units and eligible income levels have real effects on feasibility,” Spetrini told the City Council. “We don’t want people to stop investing in Malden.” Pratt explained that Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is applying for Malden community preservation funds for a security deposhave been conversations with school officials about installing new vaping detectors in school bathrooms. The devices monitor air quality, and when they detect a student is vaping or smoking cigarettes or marijuana, a text it pilot program. The program, which will be overseen by the MRA, will pay the security deposit for apartment rentals for qualifying households. The money would be paid directly to landlords, and when families move, security deposit refunds would be returned to ABCD to continue the program or to support other affordable housing initiatives. “This program is specifically targeted to meet the needs of Malden residents, particularly those who are being displaced,” said Pratt. alert is sent to administrators, school staff or custodians. The detectors also pick up on abnormal levels of sound and can alert school staff to incidents of bullying, fighting and other types of violence. Spetrini and Pratt came to this week’s City Council meeting looking for input and support, and they got it. The proposals for an affordable housing trust fund and changes to city’s system of dispersing mitigation funds are headed to the Ordinance Committee for review. Councillors also all signed on as sponsors to resolutions supporting the inclusionary zoning study, a possible inclusionary zoning ordinance and the security deposit program. Spadafora said the new detectors cost about $1,400 each and for about $100,000 the city can install them in school bathrooms throughout the district. “For $100,000, I think it’s worth investigating,” he said. Of Malden formerly of Holyoke September 1, 2019. Beloved fiancé of Caitlin Martin of Malden. Loving son of James Barton of NH and Karen (Ahlgren) Barton of Port Orange FL. Devoted father of Jake Barton of Somerville and Sean Barton of West Springfield. Brother of Susan Barton of Chicopee. Also survived by several cousins. USMC Veteran. Tom attended Middlesex Community College. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 15
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