Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2020 Malden Police K9 to get body armor donation T he Malden Police Department’s K9 “Mattis” will receive a bullet- and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofi t organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The dog’s vest is sponsored by GregoJ& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. Malden Police Offi cer Michael Polston and K9 Mattis, who will be receiving a bullet- and stabproof vest. 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Polston and Mattis are certifi ed by the American Police Canine Association and New England State Police Certifi cation and Standards. Since 2004 the K9 unit has been very successful in locating suspects and drugs, including numerCarpenito Real Estate understands the stress and anxiety we are all experiencing in this extremely difficult time in our society. While our doors are closed for safety - we are open for business and here for our community. We send our sincere and heartfelt thoughts to all of you and your families. If we can assist you in real estate OR more importantly, in any non-real estate matter, please call on us! If you’re unable to leave your home, we’ll bring you what you need. Stay in place and help stop the spread to end this horrible disease. Don’t hesitate to call and allow us to help. We are here for you! 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com ous seizures of money, vehicles and other profi ts of drug distribution. “A special thanks to the family of Catherine A. Shidler,” said Polston. About Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The nonprofi t was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 offi cers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 3,800 U.S.--made, custom-fi tted, National Institute of Justice–certifi ed protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $6.9 million. The program is open to dogs actively employed in the United States with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. The donation to provide one protective vest for every law enforcement K9 is $960. Each vest is valued between $1,744 and $2,283, comes with a fi veyear warranty and weighs four to five pounds. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-8246978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718. JRM to enforce recycling requirements next week B eginning Monday, April 6, 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 of Malden 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 attention 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 are 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 RECYCLING | SEE PAGE 8
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