THE MALDEN ADVOCATE - Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 3 City to receive funding to prevent youth violence By Barbara Taormina M alden Police picked up some welcomed support for the department’s ongoing work with at-risk youth with another round of funding from the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program. The Baker-Polito administration announced that $7.7 million in Shannon grants will be awarded to 27 cities and 13 research partners to bolster their eff orts to prevent gang violence. Malden will share an award of $434,786 with seven other neighboring communities that are members of the Metro Mayor’s Coalition, a group formed by the Massachusetts Area Planning Council to collaborate on solutions for common problems. “I’m grateful that we got it,” said Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis. “It’s great to be given this resource to help us with our overall mission.” Molis said the money is used to support diff erent programs and activities that support the city’s youth and prevent potential problems. “Some of the funding goes toward directed police patrols that let offi cers patrol areas where we know youth-related crime occurs,” he said. “On a more positive note, we also use the grant to engage in police and youth activities like athletics.” The Metro Mayor’s Coalition also uses Shannon grant funding to support a regional Metro Gang Task Force and to host community forums and presentations on youth-related issues. The grant program, which was launched in 2006, is named after state Senator Charles Shannon who represented the Second Middlesex district of Winchester, Woburn, Sommerville and Medford from 1991 until his death from leukemia in 2005. Prior to his years on Beacon Hill, Shannon served for 20 years on the Lexington Police force. Although the Shannon Grant Program has be nationally recognized as for its approach to combatting gang and youth violence with a dual approach of targeted law enforcement and prevention, the program has been severely challenged by a sharp decrease in funding. In 2008, the Metro Mayor’s Coalition received $2.5 million for enforcement and prevention programs. That award dropped to $1.2 million in 2009 and continued to fall to its current levThis year’s State of the City breakfast on February 26 at Anthony’s he Malden Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Foster, Walker & Di Marco, P.C., announce the 2019 State of the City breakfast. The State of the City event features Malden Mayor Gary Christenson as he presents 2018 accomplishments while outlining plans for the future of the city. Held on February 26 at AnT thony’s of Malden (105 Canal St.), the buff et breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Tickets are still available but must be purchased in advance. An individual ticket is $35 and a table of 10 is $300. Visit www. maldenchamber.org or call 781-322-4500 to make your reservations. Eastern Bank Bldg. on RT-1 605 Broadway, #301 Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com el which has been roughly the same for the seven years. Still, the Baker administration is committed to maintaining Sen. Shannon’s legacy with as much money as it can muster. “Our municipal and local partners are on the front lines of combatting the gang violence that threatens the safety and well-being of everyone in their communities,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “It is our honor to partner with them and members of the Legislature to support a program that helps get young people back on track and make our communities safer.” 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm NEW $10 Dinner Menu! Come in and Try our New... Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday - 4 PM - 10 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Only $18.00 includes two sides AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Are You Cold Weather Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Qts. of Oil Dr. Priti Amlani · Restorative Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry · Implant Restorations · Zoom Whitening · Teeth in a Day - All on 6 Full Mouth Rehabilitation Before After Dr. Bruce Goldman Dr. Bhavisha Patel · Invisalign · CEREC Crowns (Single visit crowns) · Root Canal Treatment · Sedation Dentistry Only (Most vehicles) Includes FREE 29 Point Inspection & Safety Check! $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2010 FORD F-150 XLT 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC LTZ Turbo, Six-Speed, Moon Roof, Leather, LOADED! Only 100K Miles ALL TRADES WELCOMED! 4X4 X-Cab, V8, Auto., Most Power Options, Running Boards, One Owner, Only 98K Miles! PRICE REDUCED!! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 781-321-8841 $5,495 $11,900 Easy Financing Available! 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! Mayor Gary ChristensonMayor Gary Christenson
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