THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 14, 2023 Page 5 Councillors seek to clean up Malden River By Tara Vocino W ard 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli and City Council President/Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora took a boat ride around the Malden River last Friday morning to see how they can help clean it up. The Clean River Project Environmental Patrol will come up with a budget proposal and submit it to the City Council within a few weeks. “It’s a breath of fresh air,” said Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli, who took a boat along the river for the first time. “We should remove the trash, so it doesn’t harm fish, geese, squirrels, raccoons and ducks, who drink from that water.” The cost varies from $30,000 to $50,000 and can come from grant money, according to Pictured from left to right are Clean River Project Fleet Manager Kevin Gingras, Ward 7 Councillor Christopher Simonelli, City Council President Craig Spadafora, Clean River Project Executive Director Rocky Morrison, Clean River Project Office Manager Sandi Drakoulakos and WinnResidential Senior Maintenance Supervisor Timothy McMahon. They took a boat ride along the Malden River last Friday morning. Clean River Project Executive Director Rocky Morrison. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! Clean River Project staff regularly clean up water bottles, propane tanks, tires, televisions and shopping carts along the shoreline. Local police enforce illegal dumping. You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,200 Homeless people sleep under the Medford Street bridge. The Mystic River Watershed Association and the city installed this trash trap to catch litter. Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code Great Print & Online Advertising Rates! Call 617-387-2200 for more info! APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 12, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Old bottles on an embankment (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
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