THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 9, 2025 Page 5 Malden Schools “Step Up” for Walk, Bike, And Roll to School Day Special to The Advocate O n May 7, 2025, students, families, teachers, and administrators across the City of Malden took part in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day is an annual event meant to foster good health, public safety, and an active lifestyle for children and families, as well as call attention to the importance of having safe ways for children to get to and from school. Mayor Gary Christenson, who led a group of students to the Ferryway School, voiced his firm support for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day and its stated goals. “Events like these demonstrate what our City is capable of when civic and community leaders rally around good public policy – namely the safety and health of our City’s children.” Support for Walk, Bike, and Pictured: Ferryway Assistant Principal Erika Israelson (far left); Ward 1 City Councillor Peg Crowe (back row, 3rd from left); Mayor Gary Christenson (center); students, parents and teachers arrive at the Ferryway School (Courtesy photo) Roll to School Day grew out of the involvement of committed parent/teacher organizations (PTOs) at Beebe, Ferryway, Forestdale, Linden, and Salemwood Schools, as well as the efforts of community organizations like Malden Safe Streets. Ward 3 Councilor Amanda Linehan was also a driving force behind organizing the event, helping parents and schools register to participate. Councilor Linehan congratulated the work of residents, families, and school staff on putting the event together. “I am thrilled to share that we’ve achieved our goal of having every Malden K-8 school participate in this statewide program promoting active transportation, and it’s all thanks to you – well done!” “It’s always encouraging to see our community prioritize good health, public safety, and active lifestyles” said Jim Tarr, the City’s Transportation Planner. “Particularly when it comes to the health and safety of Malden’s children. The City, schools, and participating residents look forward to making Walk, Bike, and Roll Day an annual event children and families enjoy for years to come.” For more information on participating in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day or for more information on the state’s Safe Routes to School program, please visit https://www.mass.gov/saferoutes-to-school or reach out to Malden Transportation Planner Jim Tarr at jtarr@cityofmalden.org. SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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