THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 9 Local residents among Northeast Metro Tech students rebuilding kiosks for Woburn trails and conservation areas Advocate Staff Report W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students repaired and rebuilt four kiosks to welcome visitors to conservation areas in Woburn. Carpentry students gained experience repairing, rebuilding and restoring the kiosks while working as a team in the community. Under the direction of instructors Richard McGinnis, Robert Jepson, Armen Khodaverdian and Bobby Calla, students applied what they learned in class about framing, roofi ng, fi nishwork and setting posts as they worked on and reinstalled the kiosks. Rebuilt kiosks are located at the Battle Road Woodlands, 165 Cambridge Road; the Tarky School Trail entrance, 225 Russell St.; and at the Community Gardens entrance, 96 Lexington St. A fourth kiosk that is being rebuilt will be installed later at the city’s new fi re headquarters. “A major part of our teaching at Northeast Metro Tech is encouraging students to use what they are learning to benefi t their communities because it’s so valuable for those communities and the students alike,” said School Committee Chairwoman Deborah Davis, of Woburn. “These Carpentry students did exactly that and I congratulate them on a job well done.” Northeast Metro Tech senior Carpentry students stand with a kiosk they renovated for the Battle Road Woodlands in Woburn. From left are Nick Iandolo, of Malden; Shane McLaughlin, of Wakefi eld; Alexander Bedrosian, of Wakefi eld; Jason Natareno, of Chelsea; Nick Palladino, of Revere; Instructor Bobby Calla; Heidi Perlera, of Saugus; Thalia Picon, of Woburn; and Francesco Guarino, of Saugus. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Caring for a person with dementia isn’t easy. We can help. For Malden families facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, we offer Life Guidance® memory care. This forwardthinking program is centered around a secure, thoughtfully designed neighborhood where specially trained staff provide highly personalized support. Now leasing private and shared apartments. SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY 781.324.4999 SENIOR LIVING & MEMORY CARE MAPLEWOOD PLACE 295 Broadway | Malden, Massachusetts HolidayMaplewoodPlace.com
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