THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 26, 2021 Page 3 Inside Information: City Treasurer Grover provides departmental update for City Council’s Finance Committee Dog 'doings' will be discussed further by Council as problem grows around the city By Steve Freker n informative presentation on Tuesday night provided an inside look into one of the City of Malden’s key departments. Quick takes included the affi rmation that, like many governmental operations, the Malden Treasurer’s Office had to adapt and adjust to ever-changing conditions imposed on it by the COVID-19 pandemic this past year. In addition, in the city of Malden, cash can still be king if you wish to use paper greenbacks to pay your municipal bills or parking fi nes. Malden City Treasurer Dan A Daniel Grover City Treasurer Grover was thrust into a new world order created by the COVID-19 pandemic literally just over one week after being appointed to the post, in March 2020. Grover was appointed to one of the most integral jobs in city government after the unexpected February 2020 passing of his predecessor, Jonathan Davis. Ten days after the Malden City Council unanimously voted to appoint Grover, a worldwide pandemic was declared. Ten days after that, the city and state were placed in lockdown – no entry to public buildings, no personal contact. What a way to start a new job! On Tuesday he told the members of the Malden City Council’s Finance Committee that being forced to reconfi gure and reassess operational strategy due to the pandemic was both challenging and satisfying as new ways to service Malden residents came into place. Grover, a lifelong Malden resident, credited the hard work and dedication of his Treasurer’s staff , including Assistant Treasurer Jackie Jones, for the offi ce’s success in adapting to the challenges imposed by the pandemic. With City Hall and all its services relegated to an online presence with the shutdown of city offi ces and a shift to a remote service model, changes were made to the manner in which residents could pay bills, as one popular way, in-person payments, was eliminated for over a year now, due to COVID-19 protocols. The Treasurer’s Department prepares and generates all real estate, excise tax and water-sewer bills as well as late notices for parking tickets. This department also collects all money mailed or wired to the City of Malden by federal or state government agencies, various fees paid by individuals and corporations and permits and fi nes. Residents may pay real estate, excise tax, personal property tax and water-sewer bills online. With City Hall closed to personal visitation, a secure drop box was installed in front of the 215 Pleasant St. building for use by residents. This has basically replaced the previous in-person method. Dog ‘doings’ discussed by City Councillors; signage suggested for their owners as to disposal The weather’s getting better; however, all the (little that we had) snow is melted and ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.659 Mid Unleaded $2.739 Super $2.839 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.399 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! The Malden City Council is going to have further discussion of how to better enforce rules regarding dog owners picking up after their pets. the remnants of winter remain. Some of those remnants come from Malden residents’ fourlegged friends, and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley and others want to see if the city can get ahead of the problem through education of dog walkers through descriptive signage. “It’s become a real problem in the downtown area, along the bike path and I’m sure in other areas of the community,” Councillor O’Malley said. “It’s a known fact that dog ownership grew TREASURER | SEE PAGE 18 Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2009 CHEVROLT IMPALA 2008 SCION XD Automatic, 4 Cylinders, Runs & Drives Great, Awesome Gas Mileage, Warranty, Clear Title, Only 118K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 Financing Available! 3.5 Ltr., Six Cylinders, Automatic, Most Power Options, Just Serviced, Clear Title, Only 120K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 (781) 321-8844 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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