Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 30, 2021 10th Annual Ward 5 ‘Clean Sweep Day’ hosted by Councillor Murphy, DPW is coming May 8 Councillor also planning Community Garden expansion, conversion of tree pits to micro-gardens By Steve Freker I t will be spring cleaning for the residents of Ward 5 on Saturday, May 8 when “Clean Sweep Day” arrives. Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy is hosting the annual event in coordination with the Malden Department of Public Works (DPW), one of two projects designed to help beautify the ward and neighborhood. In addition to the Clean Sweep Day, Councillor Murphy is working on a project which is designed to expand the successful Community Garden concept, where residents will be encouraged to participate in converting existing tree pits to micro-gardens in front of their own homes. “We are excited about the Clean Sweep Day and hope everyone in Ward 5 can take part,” Councillor Murphy said. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since we have been hosting this event; it seems like it gets more popular each year. Our residents really like to help keep our neighborhood looking its best.” To participate, residents of Ward 5 are asked to do the following either the day before (Friday, May 7) or early in the morning on May 8. • Remove weeds from crevices in sidewalks and surrounding areas and brush them into the street gutters. • Sweep your sidewalk into the street in advance of the scheduled time for your street. • Make sure your vehicle(s) are not parked on the street until after the sweeper has finished on your street. • Become a Street/Neighborhood Captain to make sure all goes smoothly in your area. Please call if you can help. If you need community hours for your school, this is a great way to fulANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.639 Mid Unleaded $2.739 Super $2.839 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.349 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy is planning two projects designed to help beautify the ward and neighborhood. (City of Malden Photo) fill them. • Lend a hand to elderly or disabled neighbors. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., two teams of sweepers will work simultaneously throughout Ward 5 following designed routes. Councillor Murphy notes there will not be yard or waste pickup on this day. Street sweepers are not equipped to pick up yard waste, so please do not put piles of leaves or grass clippings on the street as they will likely clog the sweeper and stop the operation. Following is the Clean Sweep Day Schedule: Sweeper 1: 9:00-9:30 a.m.: Pierce St., Knollin St. (Pierce to Plymouth), Plymouth Rd., Rutland St., Bower Ave., Bond St., Nira St., Poplar St., Dale St. May 8 is Clean Sweep Day, which is planned in Ward 5 by Councillor Barbara Murphy in conjunction with the Malden DPW (above). (City of Malden Photo) 9:30-10:00 a.m.: Bainbridge St. (Pierce to Baker), Baincroft Rd., Lillian Rd., Bayrd Rd., Baker St. (off Bainbridge), Johnson St. 10:00-10:45 a.m.: Bainbridge St. (Baker to Rockwell), Havelock St., Granville Ave., Seaview Ave., Baker St., Preston St., Division St., Summit Terr., Fairview Ave., Mt. Washington Ave., Ingleside Ave., Winnemere St., Fielding St., Ferguson Rd., Fairview Terr., Rockwell Terr., Rockwell St. 10:45-11:15 a.m.: Mt. Vernon St., Montrose St., Tremont St. (Montrose to Leonard), Marion St., Wallace St., Wallace Cir., Leonard St., Winter Pl. 11:15-12:00 a.m.: Bainbridge St. (Pierce to Mt. 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Contact me today to review properties on the market or for a FREE Market Value Analysis of Realtor Phil Terban C21Phil.com 781-864-4414 your home! ® Rd., Blantyre Rd., Echo St. Sweeper 2: 9:00-9:30 a.m.: Richardson St., Franklin St., Franklin Ct., Salem Pl, Woodville Terr., Norwood St., Harding Rd. 9:30-10:00 a.m.: Faulkner St., Joseph St., Burdett Terr., Cross St. (Salem to Eastern), Hyde St., Playstead Rd., Dell St. 10:00-10:45 a.m.: Forest St., Rand St., Prosper St., Oakland Rd., Nevada Ave., Goodwin Ave., Gordon St. 10:45-11:15 a.m.: Huntley St., Boulder St., Umlah Terr., Floral Ave., Otis St. 11:15-a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Forest Ct., Sylvan St., Gilbert St., Willard St., Gilbert Ct. 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.: Gibson St., Wilbur St., Goodhue St., Winship St. 12:45-1:20 p.m.: Kimball St., Lanark Rd., Hill St., Princeton Rd., Goldcliff Rd. Ward 5 Councillor Murphy wants you to join her in taking the beauty of the Community Garden and spreading it throughout the ward. “Let’s brighten all of Ward 5 by developing unused tree pits into micro-gardens,” she said. Councillor Murphy shared some Ideas for bringing more nature opportunities to the city: • Attract pollinators with coneflowers, lupine, zinnia or lavender. • Rock and roll by mixing different size stones with hens and chicks, phlox or moss. • Experiment in and outside the kitchen with basil, mint, oregano and parsley. • Support the natural ecosystem with natives like our state plant, Mayflower. • Ignite your imagination by building a fairy house. • Make a Tend-a-Tree commitment to the tree you already have by keeping the tree pit free of weeds during the growing season. “I have placed an order for new trees as well. If you prefer a tree to a micro-garden contact me and we will evaluate the location for appropriateness,” Councillor Murphy said. “No matter how you choose to participate, either with creating a micro garden, making a Tend-a-Tree commitment or electing for a brand-new tree, please sign up by scanning the QR Code on the flyers that were distributed to individual homes, or sending me an email at bmurphy@cityofmalden.org. When you do, I will drop off a personalized sign with your name as a thank you,” Councillor Murphy said. Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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