Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 17 den -FREEYour Local News in Seven Languages: www.advocatenews.net AADD IDC Smart Cities Special to Th e Advocate M alden has been named a winner in IDC Government Insights’ sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA). Malden was recognized in the category of Smart Water for its continued project to remove lead pipes. The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as provide a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region. Winners in the SCNAA illustrate best practice examples of how forward-thinking municipalities are eff ectively leveraging technology and innovation to off er sustainable, new services and economic opportunities to meet the needs and expectations of diverse communities. Over the past year, the City of Malden’s Engineering Department, Department of Public Works, and Water Department together replaced 286 lead water service lines and 4,800 feet of water mains, completed 35,000 WINNER | SEE PAGE 4 G overnor Maura Healey, Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper and Undersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity María Belén Power joined Mayor Gary Christenson in Malden to kick off Earth Week last Tuesday. Local Girl Scouts and students from the Malden Teen Enrichment Center and the YWCA were all in attendance to assist the Governor and the Mayor in planting several trees along Walnut Street at the Ferryway School. The eff ort was to further the CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Malden named winner in IDC Government Insights’ 6th Annual Smart Cities North America Awards Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker T he Malden City Council made a substantial, new commitment for the city toward continued rehabilitation and new replacement projects for some of Malden’s most important infraGov. Healey joins Mayor to kick off Earth Week in Malden Special to Th e Advocate Greening the Gateway Cities Program coordinated by the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). The program targets Environmental Justice neighborhoods in gateway cities that have lower tree inventory and a larger population. Increasing tree plantings will help save energy, protect air and water quality and improve overall community health. Governor Healey took the time to personally thank Malden DPW Director Bob Knox for his eff orts and also Cemetery DirecE Friday, April 28, 2023 Malden City Council expected to approve $6M commitment to street and sidewalk repairs Councillors also approve $2M to fund continued lead line replacement; Council’s Finance Committee will also review $300K in funding for affordable housing and $160K for Trafton Park project The Malden City Council, pictured from left to right: front row: Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Carey McDonald (At Large), President Barbara Murphy (Ward 5) and Amanda Linehan (Ward 3); back row: Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Craig Spadafora (At Large), Karen Colón Hayes (At Large), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). (City of Malden Photo) structure areas. A series of votes taken at Tuesday night’s regular REPAIRS | SEE PAGE 8 tor/Malden Tree Warden Chris Rosa for his continued work with DCR to reach a goal of planting 2,400 new trees in Malden. “I’m grateful to Governor Healey for her support of our City and for coming here to celebrate Earth Day in Malden,” said Mayor Christenson. “The Greening the Gateway Cities Program is a great example of working together to increase the tree cover in many of our neighborhoods.” $3.15 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 YWCA students are pictured with, from left to right, State Senator Jason Lewis, Undersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity María Belén Power, Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe.
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