Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2020 J& $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. S ~ Op-Ed ~ Ask Senator Lewis to support SD-2888 everal industries and small businesses have We Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go Open for Takeout for Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Food 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net been impacted by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, a statewide shutdown of all bars and restaurants was declared to protect public health with social distancing. As a result, many restaurants have been forced to close their doors or signifi - cantly curtail their operations. Some restaurants adjusted their business models to takeout and delivery with an eff ort to keep some staff employed. Overall, this shutdown has resulted in major business interruption losses. Restaurant operators pay their insurance companies for business interruption insurance for use in these circumstances. Across the country and in the Commonwealth, insurance companies are using clauses in their contracts exempting viruses or pandemics from these claims to avoid paying. Bill SD2888 in our State Legislature would force insurance companies to pay out business interruption claims due to COVID-19. Restaurants and other small businesses pay their insurance companies yearly. If a claim is fi led against our business, our premiums go up and we pay. If several claims are fi led against our business, we go into a pool and our rates could go up as much as 25% and we pay. Restaurants and other small businesses in our community that pay for business interruption insurance should get what we paid for from our insurance companies. The restaurant industry is facing an unparalleled and existential crisis. The National Restaurant Association estimates that 3% of restaurants have already permanently closed their doors and 11% anticipate doing so in the coming weeks. Thousands of local jobs will be lost and properties in every community will be left vacant. We are asking our State Senator, Jason Lewis to support small businesses in the district by voting in favor of SD 2888. If you value your local independent restaurants, we encourage you to reach out to him to do the same. Thank you. Respectfully, Jack Urbaczewski & Lisa Urbaczewski McKenna, Dockside Restaurants Shane Smyth, Hugh O’Neill’s Restaurant & Pub Bill Honeycutt, John Brewers Tavern Christopher Tkach, Idle Hands Craft Ales Nicole & Bryan Palazzolo, Mystic Station Eatery & Bar Joe Carreiro & Elias Interiano, El Potro Mexican Grill Douglas Tran, All Seasons Table John Carlino, Exchange St. Bistro Jack Colangeli, Jack’s Ristorante Aiden Pan – Sousaku Bistro Paul DeVincentis, 621 Tavern & Grille Anthony DeCotis, Town Line Luxury Lanes Kathy Provitola, Patrick’s/Franny’s Alan Robbat, Pearl Street Restaurant Honoring veterans on Memorial Day despite trying times A s conducting Malden’s traditional Memorial Day Parade is not an option during these times, the City of Malden has come up with a creative way to honor the deceased friends, relatives and loved ones of Malden residents ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Gracious and perfectly maintained 9 room Center Entrance Colonial boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, custom, gourmet kitchen (2019) offers quartz counters and center island with gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, double oven, wine cooler, subway tile backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, dining area with slider to deck, formal dining room, living room, desirable 1st floor family room with gas fireplace, hardwood flooring on 1st floor, convenient 1st floor laundry, master suite with walkin closet and private bath with whirlpool tub and double sink vanity, impressive lower level offers custom wet bar, oversized playroom/familyroom with atrium doors to pavers patio and beautifully landscaped yard with irrigation system, central air, central vacuum, security system, two car attached garage, newly painted exterior (2019), nicely located in Bellevue Heights subdivision (adjacent to Vinegar Hill). Offered at $889,900 335 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 who served in the armed forces. This will be similar to the recent trend of families taking “porch photos” and sharing them online. Residents are invited to honor loved ones by taking a photo on a porch or at home holding up some type of memorial, such as a photo, sign, craft or other decoration, that honors their veteran family member. Residents may snap the photo using a high-quality camera or smartphone or they may contact the City of Malden to schedule a volunteer photographer to come to the front of their house and shoot the photo at a safe social distance. These photo shoots will take place over the next four weeks with a deadline of Sunday, May 17. After the photos are gathered, they will be put into a video that will be shared on the city’s social media channels as well as on MATV on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. To participate, please email info@cityofmalden.org or message the city’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/cityofmalden for more details.
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