THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 7 All city parks now closed Caution tape is strewn along the playground at Lincoln St. playground this past week as the city has closed all city parks and playgrounds. One strand of caution tape is shown barring anyone from entering the playground at Highland Ave. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma RIGHT BY YOU RIGHT BY YOU BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The sign outside the First Parish Universalist lets parishioners know that they can get all the information online. JOE BONO T he City of Malden has made the difficult decision to close our city parks until further notice, effective immediately. We truly understand the benefi ts of being outside during a time like this for fresh air and exercise; however, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our community is our top priority. The closure of the parks also includes our community gardens. The city’s initial plan was to keep parks open for passive activity and not allow use of playgrounds and other equipment, but after monitoring this for several days, it has been diffi cult to ensure that all our park goers are using the necessary precautions and protocols to protect their health and safety and that of those around them. Residents have been using the bike path for walking, jogging, etc., and that seems to be an alternative that doesn’t lend itself to people congregating. Remember when in public to avoid groups and maintain a social distance of at least six feet. The COVID-19 situation remains fl uid, and we will be reassessing these closures regularly with our Public Health and Recreation Directors. owner of THE BERRY TAVERN, AL DENTE, BENEVENTO’S, AND BENCOTTO OVER 20 YEARS OF BANKING WITH EVERETT BANK “I can be myself and they can be themselves. Regular people doing business the right way.” VISIT US TO TALK ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO RIGHT BY YOUR BUSINES S 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 | 61 7 . 38 7 . 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 | 78 1 . 7 7 6 . 4444 Member FDIC Member SIF EVERETTBANK . COM
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