Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 18, 2025 MTEC Hosts Pasta Dinner for MHS Track Team T he Malden Teen Enrichment Center (MTEC) proudly hosted a pasta dinner this past week in celebration of the Malden High School Track Team. With a strong connection between the team and the center, many of the athletes have been active members of MTEC since their freshman year and continue to participate regularly in its programs. The event was made even more special, as dinner was served by MTEC teens themselves, along with members of the YWCA and Mayor Gary Christenson. The evening was a testament to the supportive and community-centered environment that MTEC fosters for Malden’s teens. MTEC offers a wide range of programs aimed at developCity Clerk’s Office 215 Pleasant Streets, Room 220 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Malden High School Track Team and Mayor Gary Christenson ing leadership and social skills, encouraging community service and promoting health and well-being. The center continues to be a vital resource for teens in Malden, offering both enrichCity of Malden Massachusetts ment and a welcoming space to grow. To learn more about MTEC and its programs, please visit www.cityofmalden.org/1059/ Teen-Enrichment-Center Carol Ann T. Desiderio, City Clerk cdesiderio@cityofmalden.org Phone 781-397-7116 www.cityofmalden.org MALDEN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106 on the first floor of Malden City Hall, located at 215 Pleasant Street at 7:05 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding a Home Rule Petition process to repeal sections of the Malden City Charter, as listed below. Section 16 Fire Commissioner and Fire Department Section 20 Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, Public Works Commission Section 21 Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, Public Works Commission Section 23A Police Commissioner and Police Department Section 23C Stadium & Athletic Field Commission Section 23D Traffic Commission Section 23F Plumbing Inspector Section 23G Code Enforcement Inspector Section 32 Board of Health If passed, these repealed sections from the Charter will be incorporated within the following chapters of the City’s ordinances. MCC 2.12 Officers, Employees, and Departments MCC 2.16 Board, Commissions, and Committee MCC 9.16 Rental Units; Inspection Required MCC 11 Public Works Hard copy of the proposed Home Rule Petition containing the prospective deletions from the Charter is available for public viewing at the City Clerk’s Office and is posted online at the following link: https://www.cityofmalden.org/197/City-Charter To review the City Ordinances, please visit: https://www.cityofmalden.org/571/ City-Ordinances By: Carol Ann T. Desiderio City Clerk April 11, 18, 25, 2025 Cool Down Our Communities – Parks, yards, natural TurfMutt Celebrates Earth Day: 8 Ways Managed Landscapes Benefit the Planet LOUISVILLE, Ky. – This Earth Day—and throughout April’s Lawn and Garden Month—the TurfMutt Foundation is spotlighting the vital role green spaces play in creating a healthier planet. “Every day is Earth Day in communities that invest in parks, schoolyards, and backyards,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of green spaces around us for over 15 years. “These landscapes are environmental powerhouses, helping to cool our neighborhoods, support biodiversity, and improve air quality. We encourage everyone to plant something, step outside, and embrace the nature just beyond their doorstep.” 8 ways managed landscapes help save the planet: 1. Cool Down Our Communities – Parks, yards, natural turf sports fields, and green schoolyards help reduce the urban heat island effect. 2. Boost Oxygen Production – Trees, lawns, and greenery act as natural oxygen generators. 3. Capture Carbon – Turfgrass is an efficient carbon sink, absorbing up to seven times more carbon than is released through maintenance. 4. Support Wildlife & Pollinators – Living landscapes provide essential food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. 5. Improve Air Quality – Vegetation acts as nature’s air filter, trapping dust and pollutants to keep our air clean. 6. Reduce Noise Pollution – Plants and trees serve as natural sound barriers, helping to create quieter environments. 7. Manage Water Runoff – Landscaping, especially turfgrass, absorbs and filters rainwater, helping to replenish ground water supplies. 8. Prevent Soil Erosion – Plant roots help stabilize the soil, reducing erosion and protecting land from degradation. To help children and families explore the benefits of green spaces, the TurfMutt Foundation offers free lesson plans and activities designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Discover more in the TurfMutt Foundation’s International Backyarding Fact Book, and don’t miss Mulligan the TurfMutt on CBS’s Lucky Dog Saturday mornings.
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