Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 20, 2023 Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square to hold Community Forums (Editor’s Note: This press release was published in the City of Malden website) T he Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square led by Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a series of community forums beginning in February that seek to build a consensus vision for Maplewood Square. The fi rst community forum will be held on Saturday February 4, 2023 and participants will meet at the Salemwood School cafeteria. The forum will begin with a 10 AM site walk to Maplewood Square that will be followed with an 11 AM community discussion in the Salemwood Cafeteria. The forums will seek commuwww.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om nity suggestion on actions to: (1) support small businesses, (2) attract more customers, (3) preserve and enhance the historic, walkable character of the Square, (4) improve the transportation infrastructure to ease congestion and move buses more effi ciently, (5) address parking needs, (6) keep and/or provide aff ordable housing in and around Maplewood Square and (7) enhance public space in the Square. Residents first raised many of these action areas during a community forum held in July of 2021. The Future of Maplewood Square Committee has recruited the Boston University Metrobridge Program to assist with the community visioning forums. MetroBridge enlists BU students and faculty as allies in addressing real-world urban issues that municipalities and community organizations face. MetroBridge provides a win-win solution by providing tailored expertise and research support to under-resourced communities, while simultaneously providing real-world learning experiences to students from various disciplines to prepare them for their future careers. MetroBridge students and faculty will help run each forum, collect additional information, and conduct research helpful to guide the visioning process and will ultimately present the results of their study to the community. MetroBridge has successfully worked with cities throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Framingham, Revere and Winthrop. Additional forums will be held on Monday February 27 at 7 PM in the Salemwood School Cafeteria and on Monday May 1 at 7 PM in the Salemwood School Auditorium. The Future of Maplewood Square Committee began its work in 2021 and organized the fi rst annual “Mayplewood Fest” in May of 2022 with the assistance of Mayor Christenson’s Office. Committee members include Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow who serves as Chair, Ward 5 Councillor and current City Council President Barbara Murphy and Councillor Large Carey McDonald as well as residents and business members. For further information please contact Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow at 781-6618032 or swinslow@cityofmalden.org. MVES hosts free virtual health events WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Events teach healthy eating and selfmanagement of health problems M 4.25 %APY* Special 9 Month CD Watch your savings soar! Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. IMPRESSIVE INTEREST AND A SHORT TERM JUST MAKES SENSE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.25% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. 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