THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 1, 2022 Page 7 Proposal for new Youth Council committee for Malden City Council is tabled Councillors say more specifics, discussion needed; others question need for additional committee Special to the Advocate E veryone who spoke about the topic Tuesday night agreed that there is high value assigned to the opinions and concerns of Malden's youth. Not all City Councillors who discussed the proposal to create a new, formal ad hoc Council committee called the Malden Youth Council was appropriate. After a lengthy discussion was held on the resolve, proposed by first-term Councillor at large Karen Colon Hayes, talk was halted by a motion to table the matter by Ward 7 Councillor Chis Simonelli. The resolve reads: "That the City of Malden City Council establish ‘The Malden Youth Council’ Ad Hoc Committee with three City Councillors as voting members assigned by the Council President; to provide an opportunity for the youth of Malden and foster civic engagement and an opportunity to be involved and participate in local government to acquire a greater knowledge of and appreciation for local government through active participation in the system." Sponsors were Councillors Karen Colon Hayes (lead), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Carey McDonald (at large) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). Councillor-at-Large Hayes, speaking for the resolve, noted that many youth-related groups were already attached to various Malden activist organizations such as Greater Malden Asian American Community (GMAAC), Malden YMCA, MalGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! Karen Colon Hayes Councillor-at-Large You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. den YWCA, Malden Teen Enrichment Center and many others, already have youth voices heard. But she said that a specific group centered on youth and civic matters was needed in the COMMITTEE | SEE PAGE 11
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