THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 20, 2020 Page 3 Malden responds to COVID-19 Special to Th e Advocate he City of Malden is actively monitoring the evolving health issues caused by COVID-19 and is working closely with federal and state public health offi cials. Board of Health Director Chris Webb along with Emergency Management Director Police Captain Glenn Cronin have been leading the response and are in regular contact with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and other offi cials. So far, we have been advised that the best and most eff ective tool for slowing the spread of the virus is social distancing, and as a result, since Monday, March 16, the City of Malden has taken the following measures for at least the next two weeks: • Malden Public Schools will be closed until further notice. There will be free meals available for any Malden student. Breakfast and lunch may be picked up at the same time between the hours of 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Monday–Friday) at either Malden High School or Salemwood School. • Malden City Hall (both 110 T Pleasant St. and 17 Pleasant St.) will be closed to the general public for the next two weeks but will still be conducting business. All departments can be reached by phone and/or email. For a complete list of all available city services, please check the City’s website or call 781-397-7000. • Online Bill Pay: The City of Malden off ers online bill pay for most transactions. Please utilize the City’s website, www. CityofMalden.org, which will remain accessible throughout this period. • Permitting/Code Enforcement: Building, plumbing, electrical and gas permits may all be obtained via the City’s website. Inspections will occur at the discretion of the Building Commissioner, and only under time sensitive circumstances where we are able to ensure the safety of our staff . • Department of Public Works: the DPW will remain active during the two-week period, but the DPW offi ces will be closed to the public. • The John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center: The Senior Center will be closed until further notice and all programming suspended. Please contact Director of Human Services & Community Outreach Karen Hayes at 781-397-7144 or at khayes@cityofmalden.org for specifi c information on services and other resources. • Malden Public Library: The Library will be closed for the next two weeks. All programs, events and outside use of meeting rooms have been cancelled until April 9. 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