THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 7, 2021 Page 11 PROJECT | FROM PAGE 3 and improvements, due the COVID-19 pandemic. This project would supersede that one and if the Finance Committee’s unanimous approval is accepted and voted by the full City Council, the project would begin this year, City Engineer Lip said. Repairing pipes which are able to repaired and replacing lead service and other sewer pipes would also address water pressure problems in various streets in the city, Lip said. All of the City Councillors on the Finance Committee, as well as the others attending the meeting, were in agreement that the project is essential to the future of the community. They were also interested in how this project could be expanded to include other parts of the city in the future. “It’s good to get ahead of the game, but we would like to see this program expanded if possible,” Councillor Winslow said. Ward 5 City Councillor Barbara Murphy said it is a cityCOUNCILLOR | FROM PAGE 2 zens’ Engagement Committee, which was established during her tenure on the City Council, she advocated for equity in hiring, multilingual translation of City Council dockets, and other steps to address quality-of-life issues related to Malden’s growing diversity and changing demographics. DeMaria helped introduce Habitat for Humanity to this city, creating more affordable housing in the community. She was also instrumental in establishing the Community Preservation Act in this community. DeMaria’s other accomplishments include serving on the Finance Committee, through which she sponsored a paper to review the validity of all owner-occupied residential tax discounted properties for lost revFOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 10 1987: Malden 28-0. 1988: Malden 14-13. 1989: Medford 12-8. 1990: Malden 16-2. 1991: Medford 9-8. 1992: Malden 14-13. 1993: Malden 46-18. 1994: Medford 6-0. 1995: Medford 25-14. 1996: Medford 27-12. 1997: Medford 34-8. 1998: Medford 47-32. 1999: Medford 37-20. 2000: Medford 14-13. 2001: Medford 34-6. 2002: Malden 12-0. 2003: Malden 7-0. 2004: Malden 28-6. 2005: Malden 36-6. wide issue, not just a ward-byward consideration. “We are not talking about a specific ward with this project; this [project] has a citywide impact on our financial future.” Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, who has been a consistent advocate for lead pipe replacement and other water and sewer infrastructure projects in his two terms, said that it would be worth considering targeting a pipe repair/replacement project expansion in the city with funds coming to the city from the federal American Rescue Plan. Some $46 million is expected in preliminary numbers. “At the current pace, it would take close to 100 years to do the entire city; maybe we should be looking to expand this project and address more residents’ concerns,” Councillor O’Malley said. “We will take this step for our residents, and it would be great news if we support something in the future to expand this project,” said Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon. enue, identifying 167 residences; advocating for the former Malden Hospital site; supporting the local art community; and helping move projects forward to revitalize Malden Center. DeMaria noted that there is still plenty of work to do in what will now be her final term in office, and she said she looks forward to the restoration of the Malden River waterfront and hopes the location will display the city’s COVID-19 memorial, another proposal she had made. She said she is optimistic about the development of the new, $90 million investment that includes the construction of nine stories of commercial space at Dartmouth and Pleasant Streets that will offer union work, with preference given to Malden residents, and boost the downtown area on many levels. PROTECT your PET! RABIES CLINIC The City of Malden and Malden Police Dept. are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Rabies Clinic On SATURDAY, JUNE 12th from 10 a.m.-12 noon @ the Malden Central Fire Station, 1 Sprague St., Malden, MA 02148 *The cost is Only $10.00 per shot *ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED *ALL CATS MUST BE IN CARRIER *PLEASE COMPLY with all SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS This Clinic is organized by the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department. For further information contact Malden Police Animal Control at 781-397-7171 x1302 Malden Police Department 800 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA 02148 Please protect your Pet by getting them Vaccinated! 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