Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 11, 2022 Ward 6 Update by Councillor Stephen Winslow R ecently elected Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow off ers the following updates on various matters of importance to Ward 6 residents and beyond: (1) The Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square: Councillor Winslow has worked with Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald to update the resolve to allow the Committee to expand and better recruit new members. The Committee has nominated Ward 6 Resident Naomi Kahn to join the Committee. The Committee also agreed to seek additional members. For business representatives, the Committee seeks business people in the Maplewood Area who would be willing to help serve as liaisons with other businesses and commercial landowners in Maplewood Square to help present their points of view. For resident representatives, the Committee seeks Ward 6 and Ward 5 residents who can work in the spirit of Malden’s City Motto: “Strong Past, Proud Future”. Councillor Winslow notes that some part of the work of the Committee will be helping to develop a Neighborhood Vision for Maplewood Square so urban planning and/or historic preservation skills would be very useful to serving on the committee. Residents or business owners interested in serving on the Committee can contact Councillor Winslow at swinslow@ cityofmalden.org or Councillor Murphy at bmurphy@cityofmalden.org. (2) MAYPLEWOODFEST IS COMING! Mark your calendars. On Saturday May 21st from noon to 4 PM the Committee with the help of the City will be hosting the “Mayplewoodfest” street festival. The festival will feature music and other entertainment to help draw people from Maplewood and beyond to visit and support Maplewood businesses. If you would like to volunteer to publicize the event or help out on the day of the event please contact Councillor Winslow. Councillors Winslow, Murphy and School Committee Member Joseph Gray are reaching out to businesses to encourage their participation as well. (3) City to Undertake Study of Chronic Flood Problems. Mayor Christenson and Councillor Winslow have worked with City Engineer Yem Lip and the Public Works Department to start a study of chronic storm water fl ooding areas. The preliminary report identifi es 35 areas of chronic fl ooding. The second phase of the study will involve fi eld investigations to ascertain sediment, debris, failing structures or other conditions that impede stormwater drainage COVID | FROM PAGE 3 gust, when schools were close to opening, we did not have the tools we have now,” Mayor Christenson said. Prior to Monday night’s vote, the Mayor also said that reports of positive COVID-19 cases are “down 85% since mid-January.” Also, he said, in reference to some remarks made about lifting the mask mandate for the Early Learning Center, “The Health Department has said they [that age group, 5-under] is absolutely not a source of transmission and there have been no reports of outbreaks.” Stephen Winslow Ward 6 Councillor and propose maintenance and repair work to improve drainage. In parallel, the City has been working with Senator Lewis and Representative Ultrino’s office to fi x state-owned fl ood gates at the end of the Linden Brook and sediments build-up in the Townline Brook on the Revere and Everett line. (4) Ward 6 Fourth of July planning underway. The Maplewood Association led by School Committee member Joe Gray and Councillor Winslow has started planning for Ward 6’s fi rst 4th of July celebration since 2019. Volunteers will be needed for set-up, to help run games and events, to help hand-out food, water and slush. Please reach out to Mr. Gray at Maldentalks@outlook.com or Councillor Winslow. Free COVID-19 vaccines continue to be widely available in Malden and around the greater Boston area and region. Go to the city’s website at www.cityofmalden. org or the Malden Public Schools website at www.maldenps.org for detailed information.
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