THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 Page 9 Malden’s Legislative Delegation announces $95K state grant for police body cams S tate Senator Jason Lewis together with State Representatives Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian recently announced that the Malden Police Department received a $95,000 state grant to expand its body-worn cameras program. The grant application process required the Malden Police Department to submit a comprehensive deployment plan that describes a deliberate and phased plan to deploy the technology, as well as specific ways that use of the cameras will enhance the department’s mission. “I’m very pleased that the Malden PD will be receiving this state assistance to expand their use of body-worn cameras,” said Lewis. “This technology helps increase transparency and provides benefits to both police officers and the public they serve.” “I am excited that the Malden Police Department has been awarded a state grant for a body-worn cameras program,” said Lipper-Garabedian. “I congratulate the Department on taking this significant step in pursuit of improved public safety and community-police relations.” “The recent awarding of grant money for the implementation of body worn cameras is a great help in this new phase of the Malden Police Department’s commitment to the best practices in public safety and community service. This important step in the future of our great department is something that is a priority of our city and something that has been embraced by the members of the department,” said Police Chief Kevin Molis. “We look forward to the implementation of body worn cameras knowing that it will be a valuable tool in showing the great examples of dedicated service and sacrifice that Malden Police officers perform each day. We are deeply grateful that our state leaders in government have chosen to provide us with Melrose Arts & Crafts Society to meet on Jan. 24 and Feb. 28 he next meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will be held on Monday, January 24 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 561 Main St. in Melrose. This month’s meeting will feature a class focusing on making Diamond Dots. The class T will be taught by Carol Butt and Sue Camberlain. After the class there will be a brief business meeting, followed by desserts and refreshments supplied by members. The February meeting will be held on February 28 at 9 a.m. at the same address as above. We are a welcoming society and have members from 11 surrounding cities and towns. If interested, please come to a meeting or call Dorothy Iudice at 781662-2099. We look forward to seeing you. assistance in this great and worthy endeavor.” Currently, 10 percent of Massachusetts municipal police departments operate a body-worn cameras program. However, a poll conducted by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association indicated that 75 percent of departments in both large cities and smaller communities are interested in starting a program. Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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