Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Friends of Malden River share upcoming events L ots of forward thinking projects are moving forward in Malden. Have you looked at https://www.cityofmalden. org/949/Green-Malden? This is a dynamic site for Malden residents to learn of programs to reduce our use of resources. Please share with your neighbors and friends. Our Meeting Agenda will focus on a couple of these grant-funded eff orts for community outreach. The Friends of the Malden River (FoMR) is a team member of the coalition of community based organizations that will assist Wicked Cool Mystic and Malden’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Wicked Cool Mystic: Marissa Zampino of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) will be joining us to give us the overall mission, timeline and plan. Climate Action Plan: Sheila Rachels, FoMR’s representative on the CAP Advisory Committee, will speak of the project. Please read and send comments to FriendsoftheMaldenRiver@gmail.com List of events for the spring, summer and fall: • First two weekends of April (TBD): Tufts University Athletic Teams and FoMR will do major cleanups at River’s Edge – Little Creek to Route 16 on both shores. • April 22 Weekend: City of Malden’s Earth Day: Environmental Fair and Cleanups (in planning stages) Lawrence A. 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Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM • Bentley University cleanup – date to be determined • Idle Hands Craft Ales with FoMR and Run Club of Malden (with cheers afterwards) • Sunday May 14 – Mother’s Earth Day Cleanup • Saturday, July 29 • Saturday, September 9 - Oktoberfest! • Saturday, October 21 In planning stages: weekend afternoon in June: Explore the Malden River with the Chinese Cultural Connection: Environmental Education for all ages sponsored by Malden River Works, FoMR and MyRWA. Planning: FoMR celebration!! 10+ years – who’s counting? And always: Other discussions to be noted As we all know, this adage is so true: Many Hands Make Light Work (and creates light within our community). We will be posting these events and looking for Friends to join us with small tasks to create successful events. Zoom Meeting on February 20: Longtime MyRWA volunteer/current Acting FoMR President Karen Buck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting: Topic: Friends of the Malden River Monthly Monday meeting. Time: February 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada). Every month on the second Monday until December 11, 2023; 11 occurrence(s). Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/82314046816?pwd=SkZRdWhlMjA3RE40ZnpDMUo0N1lIdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1404 6816 Passcode: 843954 One tap mobile +13092053325,,82314046816 #,,,,*843954# US Meeting ID: 823 1404 6816 Passcode: 843954 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ k3sSXRVwG • Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate: Purchase an Environmental Trust Plate. Mission of the Friends of the Malden River: FoMR seeks to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver) and website (https://maldenriver.wordpress.com/) for more information! Open space planning was key part of design for Malden Hospital site redevelopment Following is a copy of the statement released by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan when the Malden Hospital site redevelopment was announced in June 2022. O ne of the most exciting aspects of the recent announcement on the proposed redevelopment of the former Malden Hospital site was the inclusion of public open space. Our community has made clear its desire for a development that included open space, and Tufts Medicine listened. We’ve heard from many residents desiring more information about this aspect of the announcement. While more will develop on this as the project progresses, let us share some additional details that you may fi nd helpful. The open space component of the proposal is comprised of multiple pieces. First, about 2.9 acres on the Medford side of the site that is currently undeveloped and fi lled with mature trees will remain as such. Tufts Medicine and the proposed new hospital will retain ownership but will commit this land to conservation. This helps achieve the overall goal of limiting the development on the site and protects some of the natural beauty that exists on the site today. On the land contained within Malden, about 6.7 acres will be not only set aside, but will become the property of the City of Malden. We will own it, use it, and maintain the area just like other open space in the City. We are working with Tufts Medicine and a nonprofit organization that helps secure open public land to help facilitate the transaction, both fi nancially and logistically. The 6.7 acres is made up of about 2/3rd wooded, hilly land that might be most appropriate to provide walking trails and connectivity to Fellsmere Pond. The other approximately 1/3 is suffi ciently fl at to allow for the creation of additional passive recreation space that fits the community’s needs. Figuring out the use of the fl at area, walking trails, and connectivity to Fellsmere pond will be a community led eff ort. Like all of you, we look forward to watching this plan progress, and are excited to see that the wishes of our community were taken to heart with this proposal. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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