Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 27, 2026 Ward 6 Councillor to host community meeting on March 11 Regarding plans for the installation of speed humps W Sen. Lewis and Mass. Senate strengthen car purchasing safeguards to protect buyers ard 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a Ward Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 6 Community meeting regarding plans for the installation of speed humps on Elwell Street and Beachview and Olive Avenues. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Linden School Cafeteria. At the meeting the City Engineering Department and Malden Police Traffic Unit will present the plan and proposed locations for the speed humps. For decades residents of the Maplewood Highlands have been calling for safety improvements to address speeding along these narrow, winding and hilly streets, which mostly lack sidewalks. The proposal will consider locations for humps akin to those that dramatically reduce speeding on Bainbridge Street. For further information please contact Councillor Winslow at swinslow@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-6893. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma O n February 12, 2026, State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation that strengthens consumer rights for people who buy new and used vehicles by expanding the state’s vehicle buyer protection law, increasing the mileage for used car warranties and raising bonds to protect victims of auto sale fraud. On Feb. 17, the House referred the bill to its Committee on Ways and Means. “Buying a car is stressful enough without needing to worry about bad actors trying to take advantage of you,” said Senator Lewis. “This bill prioritizes affordability and enhanced consumer protections to help families save time and money when purchasing a new or used car.” The Senate’s vehicle purchasing protection bill: • Lengthens the state’s Lemon Law timeline, allowing buyers to void a sale if a vehicle fails to pass inspection within seven days of delivery, instead of within seven days from purchase • Increases maximum mileage for used vehicle warranties by 50,000 miles — up to 175,000 miles — protecting drivers who buy older, more affordable cars • Doubles the surety bond that used vehicle dealers are required to post — from $25,000 to $50,000 — to protect buyers and ensure financial relief for victims of fraud • Provides a 21-day grace period for vehicle lessees to catch up on their payments before their car is repossessed Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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