THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 31, 2023 Page 7 PARK | FROM PAGE 1 The renovation plan calls for the removal of the existing playground; the installation of new play equipment with a colorful, large, tall climbing/ sliding structure for ages fi ve to 12 and a new structure with diverse activities for children ages two to five; new fencing will be installed around the playground and adjacent open space and around the fi eld; the infi eld and outfi eld of a reorientated fi eld will be rebuilt, and two sets of bleachers and players’ benches will be installed. Further, all but one of the existing trees within the park will be preserved, and new trees of varying types will be planted. The fi eld is used by the Little League. Councillor Simonelli said that the improved park will be a “great community asset.” “The playground, in particular, is in dire need of repair,” he said. Once complete, the park, which is diffi cult to navigate for residents with disabilities, will be “much more accessible.” The Councillor applauded the Mayor for supporting this program with much-needed financial resources. In addition to the CPA funds, the project has received a $100,000 state budget earM FYACS Launches the Emerging Artist Fellowship for High School Youth ELROSE, MA, March 28, 2023— Follow Your Art Christopher Simonelli Ward 7 Councillor mark, $900,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds from the City of Malden and a $400,000 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant from the Commonwealth, and it has applied for a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant, which should go before the City Council for action sometime in late April or early May. Construction should start this spring. Malden’s Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development will administer this project. Community Studios in Melrose is excited to announce the launch of the Emerging Artist Fellowship for Youth. This program is designed to support individual artistic growth and skills needed for advanced education or employment in the arts. Sponsored by the Foundation Trust, this one-year fellowship, which runs from May 2023 to May 2024, will give six high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to develop their artistic voice and vision through studio time, individual and group critiques, and connections with the greater community culminating in individual portfolios and a group exhibition. This fellowship is open to students in Melrose, Malden, Medford, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and other surrounding communities. "This fellowship is a golden opportunity for young artists to work with mentors to hone and refi ne their creative voice and use that Adds Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, voice to connect with the community," says Kris Rodolico, Executive Director of FYACS. "We are so excited for this program to launch!" Executive Director of the Foundation Trust, “Since establishing the Emerging Artist Fellowship in 2019, the Foundation Trust has been honored to partner with FYACS to advance the early-stage professional development of Greater Boston artists. This year, instead of selecting a fourth adult recipient of this fellowship, we are thrilled to extend this opportunity to a diverse cadre of talented high FELLOWSHIP | SEE PAGE 7 Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.
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