Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Public Housing Offi cials Voice Appreciation for Legislators’ Local Support at State House Event O fficials from the Malden Housing Authority (MHA) met with State Senator Jason Lewis, Representative Paul Donato, Representative Steve Ultrino and Representative Paul Brodeur to discuss the need for increased state support of public housing at the 37th Annual Legislative Information Day sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (MassNAHRO) at the Massachusetts State House on March 7. At the event’s luncheon, the MHA expressed its appreciation for past support provided by Senator Lewis and Representatives Donato, Ultrino and Brodeur for improving public housing for the residents and communities they represent. The MHA urged the legislators to consider an increase in the state subsidy for local public housing, so it can better serve her applicant, resident and dine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! MARYBETH MAES BAND IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 22 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 23 TANGERINE voucher participant families. The state subsidy for public housing was level funded at $64.5 million from FY2013 through FY2018. The Legislature increased the line item by $1 million in FY2019, but the need is documented at over $120 million. MassNAHRO is again requesting an increase in the subsidy to $72 million, noting the additional operating subsidy would enable local housing authorities to hire suffi cient administrative and maintenance staff and purchase adequate supplies, resulting in a faster turnover of vacant units. “Insuffi cient funding makes it more diffi cult for us to adequately meet the maintenance and service needs of our residents,” said Stephen Finn, Executive Director of the Malden Housing Authority. “We want to thank Senator Lewis and Representatives Donato, Ultrino and Brodeur for their past commitment to providPictured from left to right, sitting; Debbie Lungo, MHA (Executive Assistant); Carla Svensen, MHA (Finance Director); Rep. Paul Donato, and Rep. Sean Garbelly. Pictured standing, from left to right; Ed Fahey, MHA (Procurement Director), Rep. Paul Brodeur; Steve Finn, Executive Director MHA, and Rep. Steve Ultrino. ing safe, decent and aff ordable public housing for Malden residents, and we are confi dent our Legislative Delegation will continue to support our eff orts to preserve and sustain locally owned and operated low-rent public housing.” TICKETS | FROM PAGE 1 Friday, March 29 Brian Maes 5:15 PLAYS Tim Archibald "Old" Tony DiPietro David Fischer IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 5 HIGHWAY SOULS EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT Saturday, April 6 IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 12 FUNBUCKET • 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 Special Guests: CHARING CROSS 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com We are the smile care experts for your entire family IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 30 KISS FOREVER Kiss Tribute Band talking about two diff erent things,” he said, adding that those tickets are issued for violations of rules of the road that are state law and common knowledge. “What’s not common knowledge is when street sweeping is going to occur,” he said. Local public housing is the state's most cost-eff ective and efficient housing for low-income seniors, families and the disabled. The average subsidy currently is $130 per unit per month. The cost of a shelter is approximately $3,000 In the past, city workers have gone door-to-door to leave notices about street sweeping schedules on vehicles and on doors; times and places were posted on the city’s website; notices were included in water bills; and residents could sign up for electronic reminders about when parking was prohibited on per family per month. Freezing the subsidy at the present level is the equivalent of a 6.9 percent cut. Local housing authorities are struggling to fulfi ll their mandate to provide safe, decent and sanitary housing on budgets that are stretched. their streets. “Short of signs, it was everything you could do without having a sign on the street,” said Parking Department Director Roan Hogan. The city is now in the process of posting street sweeping information on every street to be ready for a new round of sweeping that begins on May 1. In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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