THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 8, 2026 Page 5 Malden House legislators vote BUDGET | FROM PAGE 1 to pass FY27 Budget Bill delivers significant funding for the MBTA and a record investment in local aid and education for cities and towns Special to The Advocate O n April 29, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed (149-9) the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget addresses the critical needs of families and residents across the Commonwealth while dedicating funding to making our communities and Commonwealth more affordable, livable and equitable. While taking into consideration the uncertainty of federal cutbacks, this spending bill provides for many critical investments, including significant funding for education, transportation, health care, housing and workforce development. The bill was passed following a review of Governor Maura Healey’s proposal and public hearings. On May 4, 2026, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways & Means. Malden’s State Representatives have worked with leadership and other legislators to ensure the bill provides financial support and much-needed resources to the City of Malden and its community partners. Representatives Paul Donato (D-Medford), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) and Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) have successfully advocated for and secured $600,000 in local earmarks in the FY27 budget, which include the following: • $150,000 for Portal To Hope as part of their community-based domestic violence program, which includes a “teens-at-risk” project • $100,000 for Malden Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) • $100,000 for the Leadership Next Gen Fellowship Program • $100,000 for flood mitigation efforts at Town Line and Linden Brook in Malden • $50,000 for streetscape upgrades and capital improvements in Malden • $50,000 for Action for Boston VOTE | SEE PAGE 11 THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! LA MORA CONTEST FEATURING SAL “THE GOLDFISH SWALLOWER” BARRESI ($169,662), Senior Center Rehab ($221,470) and Roosevelt Park Lead Removal Project ($95,000). Public service grants to various Malden or regional agencies/programs included: Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) ($19,500 for homeless outreach and housing for Malden residents); Asian Community Development Corporation ($11,000) (Financial Management workshops for Malden residents); Housing Families (homelessness prevention for regional communities); Just A Start ($21,500), Cambridge-based agency, Housing Stabilization and Mediation; Malden Neighborhood Basketball League ($8,500), Basketball League for High School Aged Boys; Malden Senior Center ($49,000), Malden Elderly Transportation; Malden Teen Enrichment Center ($5,500), Youth Services Program; Malden Warming Center ($20,000), regional temporary night shelter for homeless adults; Mystic Valley Elder Services ($10,000), Meals Program; Mystic Valley YMCA ($14,500), Youth Services Program; YWCA Malden ($14,500), Youth Services Program. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides federal funding to state and local governments for housing, infrastructure, public facilities and economic development. These funds come in the form of grants and do not have to be repaid by cities and towns that receive them. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated
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