THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 11 Lipper-Garabedian sworn in as state representative K ate Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose was recently sworn in as state representative of the 32nd Middlesex District. Lipper-Garabedian, formerly a Melrose councillor-at-large, ran a grassroots campaign in the special election to replace former State Representative and current Mayor of Melrose Paul Brodeur. Lipper-Garabedian was sworn in at the State House with a limited audience due to restrictions put in place surrounding the coronavirus social distancing protocols. Joining Lipper-Garabedian at her swearing in – all at least six feet apart – were Governor Charlie Baker, Governor’s Council Member Terrence Kennedy, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Paul Donato. “I’m proud to be on Beacon Hill as the District’s state representative and am ready to hit the ground running” said Lipper-Garabedian. “I ran to ensure that the District is represented by someone who believes passionately about the role government can play in supporting people and their families. That core belief is particularly salient as we grapple with a global pandemic. I wish my husband and our boys could be here to share this special moment, but their absence is evidence of the remarkable time in which we all are living. I remain mindful of the importance, now more than ever, that the communities I represent have a voice in the policies being developed and support addressing the unique needs they will have navigating this crisis.” As a Melrose councillor-at-large, Lipper-Garabedian raised the bar for resident engagement, providing frequent updates on what’s happening at City Hall, composing comprehensive newsletters and responding to constituents. She also improved collaboration in city government with the creKate Lipper-Garabedian was recently sworn in as the state representative of the 32nd District. (Courtesy Photo) ation of a City Council liaison to the School Committee, worked to maximize the city’s small business potential by introducing an ordinance regarding vacant storefronts, enhanced the Hauler to enforce recycling requirements Special to The Advocate B eginning Monday, April 6, 2020, Malden’s trash hauler, JRM Hauling & Recycling, will begin strictly enforcing proper recycling procedures and will leave behind all recycling materials that are not in compliance. Even the most conscientious recyclers must be careful to make sure they are following JRM’s strict requirements. The City realizes this is coming at a time when residents are already dealing with uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please give this mandate from JRM your fullest attenSTATE ACTION | FROM PAGE 4 riods and loosening eligibility requirements for those seeking unemployment assistance. zTo limit the spread of COVID-19, the Baker administration ordered the closure of all schools and childcare providers until at least April 6. Similarly, Baker ordered a halt to eat-in dining at restaurants and bars in order to minimize social contact and transmission of COVID-19. The state created a $10 million loan fund for small businesses and nonprofits to provide working capital, and pushed back sales tax and meals tax payments that would otherwise be due this month to help small businesses, especially restaurants, weather the storm. tion in order to avoid materials not being picked up and left on the curb. Improperly recycled bins will receive a tag indicating that the materials are improperly recycled. Some of the most common mistakes include the following: • Not washing out cans/bottles/jars and having food still on them (including milk cartons – these must be thoroughly rinsed) • Pizza boxes or other takeout food containers with food or grease on them • Styrofoam materials (not recyclable) • Using a plastic bag to contain Baker ordered the activation of the Massachusetts National Guard, authorizing the activation of up to 2,000 National Guard members across the Commonwealth, who will be tasked with supporting requests from state agencies for equipment, logistics, warehousing and related duties. The State Senate and Sen. Lewis’s office, following recommended best practices from public health authorities, are implementing “social distancing” practices to limit the chance of COVID-19 transmission, including canceling State House events and tours, holding virtual committee meetings and enabling more work to be done remotely. To that end, Sen. Lewis encourages constituents and advocates to contact his office by email at Jason. Lewis@masenate.gov, by phone City Council’s critical review of budget requests and proposals and championed successful street safety efforts. Most recently, Lipper-Garabedian served as the GenerMiddlesex al Counsel at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education. She lives in Melrose with her husband Mark, sons Harrison and Oscar, and family dog Baryn. Bread of Life’s your recyclables – recyclables must be in bins/barrels. Residents who avoid these common mistakes will find no disruption in service. Some of our residents are asking “Why now?” and that is a fair question. The answer is that companies who purchase recycled materials are demanding that materials are clean and not contaminated as contaminated materials go directly into the trash stream. For information about proper recycling, contact the Malden DPW at 781-397-7160 or visit cityofmalden.org/trash for a quick reference flyer on proper recycling practices. at (617) 722-1206, or through social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The senator’s office will continue to provide constituent services to residents in need throughout the crisis. Lewis also strongly encourages residents to rely only on trusted sources of information, such as the DPH or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for news about COVID-19. Anyone in Massachusetts seeking more information about COVID-19 or the state’s response should visit mass.gov/ covid19 or call 2-1-1 to reach the state’s COVID-19 hotline. Residents should also rely on their local town or city website for upto-date information about preventative actions at the local level and advice from public health authorities. COVID-19 response B read of Life is seeking to maintain a balance between keeping staff, volunteers and patrons safe from COVID-19 exposure while also getting food to our most vulnerable neighbors. We have instituted these changes: Malden Food Pantry at 54 Eastern Ave. – no change in schedule. Open Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. and Fridays 2-4 p.m. – serves residents of Malden, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Reading and North Reading. Hand sanitizer is available in several locations and public safety protocol information is posted. We have initiated an outdoor distribution to reduce or eliminate the waiting line, to keep people at least six feet from each other, to eliminate patrons entering our facility and to eliminate the need for people to congregate as they normally would in the hallways and waiting room. We ask people not to come if they are experiencing any symptoms of sickness, including sneezing, coughing or fever. Everett Food Pantry – closed as of March 13 until further notice. Everett residents are welcome to pick up food from our Malden Pantry. Evening Meals at the First Baptist Church, corner of Main and Salem Sts. in Malden – takeout meals starting Tuesday, March 17. There is no congregate dining. Patrons are given a bagged meal-togo at the door, Tuesday–Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. We invite all our partner organizations and volunteers to continue to provide food and a limited number of volunteers to prepare and package food in the kitchen of First Baptist Church from 3:30-7 p.m. Hot meals, sandwiches and soups are welcome. We have takeout containers for any type of prepared food. Food donations – Bread of Life is happy to receive your perishable and nonperishable food donations for our food pantry at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden, Tuesday-Friday, 12-5 p.m. Please email info@breadoflifemalden.org if you will need to arrange pick up of your donations. Clothing – we are not accepting clothing donations as of March 17. Volunteers – we welcome volunteers, especially for our Malden Food Pantry, on Wednesdays from 12-6 and Fridays from 12-5. For more information, call 781-397-0404, email info@ breadoflifemalden.org, or see www.breadoflifemalden.org.
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