Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2020 Habitat for Humanity building in full swing M alden Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Executive Director Deborah Burke stopped by the Habitat for Humanity build site recently to thank Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School students and teachers who are volunteering 30 hours per week to help build aff ordable housing on Main Street in Malden. The Carpentry Career Technical Program at the school will be working at the site until May. It is one of many community service projects performed by this school, which serves students from 12 cities and towns, including Malden. “A sincere thanks to the school, its teachers and students for volunteering their time to bring new aff ordable housing to the city of Malden,” said Christenson. The project helps underscore the city’s ongoing efforts to meet the housing needs of all its residents. Habitat for Humanity purchased this former problem property from the MRA in order to provide affordable housing opportunities via a lottery to income-eligible persons. Located on Main dine drink gather enjo Friday, February 28 at 9 PM VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE y Saturday, February 29 at 9 PM BACK TO THE 80'S Pictured from left: MRA Executive Director Deborah Burke, Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston President & CEO James Kostaras, Mayor Gary Christenson, Habitat Director of Construction Gerry Patton, Northeast Metro Tech Principal/Deputy-Director Carla Scuzzarella and Northeast Metro Tech Vocational Dean Dave Fabrizio. Street across the street from Pine Banks Park, this property will become home to eight families. In addition to the two single-family homes currently under construction, Habitat for Humanity will build a six-unit townhouse on the site. Malden and Everett families won the lottery for the single-family homes. Habitat encourages volunteers to work on the site, and Christenson noted that it was such a rewarding experience to be part of the eff ort. To date, the Mayor’s Offi ce, several City of Malden employees and MRA staff have worked and volunteered at the build site. with Danny McCarthy Trio Friday, March 6 at 7 PM RUSSO ON THE ROAD Comedy Show/Dinner/Live Band Featuring Dan Crohn Paul D'Angelo * Joe Espi Friday, March 13 at 9 PM TB12 Boston Marathon Fundraiser SIERRA Live music featuring Friday, March 20 at 9 PM BRIAN MAES BAND WILDFIRE with Kevin Herchen Saturday, March 14 at 9 PM Celebrate St. Paddy's Day! • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening With 43 CHURCH STREET 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com Leap Year Show! Saturday, March 7 at 9 PM ANNIE BROSBT E njoy a discussion about “Fahrenheit 451” or share from your favorite book over a made-in-Malden brew at Idle Hands Craft Ales on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Malden Reads offers this fun and casual environment as a place for discussion about the National En“Malden is a great community and we’re looking for more opportunities to build in the city,” said Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston President & CEO James Kostaras. “We appreciate the support of Mayor Christenson and his staff and their commitment to aff ordable housing.” “Northeast is extremely happy to participate in such a wonderful project,” said Northeast Metro Tech Principal Carla Scuzzarella. “Not only are our students using their carpentry skills, but they are giving back to one of our participating school communities in a meaningful way. We look forward to continuing to work with Habitat for Humanity on future projects.” dowment for the Arts Big Read selection “Fahrenheit 451.” In the spirit of the novel’s hopeful ending that celebrates all books, participants are encouraged to come with a memorized passage or quote from this book or one of their favorite books to share on a microPersons interested in receiving notice when the application process begins for Phase Two of the Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston (Habitat) Main Street, Malden project (the six-unit townhouse development) should contact Mary Gregory at marygregory@habitatboston.org. To qualify for the Habitat homeownership program, household income must be between 50 percent to 80 percent of area median income established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Further information is available on the Habitat website: www.habitatboston.org. F451 book discussion at Idle Hands – March 10 phone during the evening. 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