Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 18, 2025 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office encourages families to register for the 2025 Youth Public Safety Academy R egistration for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office’s 2025 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) is now open with spots remaining across all five sessions. YPSA is open to children ages eight to 12 living in Middlesex County, as well as teenagers (ages 1316) interested in participating as a Counselor-in-Training. Hosted at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Training Academy in Chelmsford, the program consists of five one-week sessions where Gerry 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 youngsters engage in hands-on activities alongside YPSA staff, local law enforcement, and first responders. Attendees will learn public safety lessons, teamwork and leadership. Registration is $100 per child (per week) and includes transportation to and from designated bus stops, daily breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as a graduation ceremony each Friday. Parents and guardians interested in registering their children are encouraged to sign up soon, as space is limited. Current bus stop locations are listed below; however, participants can reside in any community in Middlesex County. • Acton/Boxborough/Maynard – July 21-25 • Arlington – August 4-8 • Bedford – July 28-August 1 • Belmont/Watertown – July 28-August 1 • Billerica – July 28-August 1 • Burlington – July 14-18 • Framingham/Natick – August 4-8 • Hudson – July 21-25 • Lexington – July 14-18 • Newton/Waltham – July 1418 • Tewksbury – July 7-11 • Wilmington – July 7-11 To register, please visit www. middlesexsheriff.org. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credits and Support Local Climate Action for Earth Week State's largest health plan to provide $15 Bluebikes credits and donate $1 per ride to the Environmental League of Massachusetts to support cleaner, healthier communities BOSTON - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, will provide a free $15 Bluebikes credit to be used across Metro Boston’s bikeshare system to encourage residents to choose active, sustainable travel during Earth Week (April 16-22). To further amplify impact, Blue Cross will donate $1 per ride - up to $10,000 - to the Environmental League of Massachusetts, a nonprofit committed to securing the health and wellbeing of the environment and of future generations. This initiative is fully funded by Blue Cross, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and community well-being. Beginning April 16, individuals can redeem the free $15 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAEARTH in the “Rewards” sections of the Bluebikes App. The credit is available while supplies last and applies to both pedal and ebike trips across Bluebikes’ 500 stations in 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Once redeemed, the credit will be added to the rider’s Bluebikes account and will remain valid through December 31, 2025. “At Blue Cross, we’re committed to building healthier communities, and that includes supporting sustainable, accessible transportation options,” said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross. “By offering free Bluebikes credits and supporting the Environmental League of Massachusetts, we're making it easier for more people to choose a greener way to get around while contributing to local environmental efforts.” Biking instead of driving can significantly reduce carbon emissions. According to a article published by the UCLA transportation department, choosing a bike over a car just once a day reduces the average person’s EARTH WEEK | SEE PAGE 14
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