Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 13, 2022 Malden Legislative Delegation Announces $85,000 in State Grants for Local AAPI Cultural Organizations S enator Jason Lewis and Representatives Kate Lipper- Garabedian, Paul Donato, and Steven Ultrino are pleased to announce that the AAPI Arts & Culture COVID-19 Recovery Program has awarded $85,000 to three cultural organizations in Malden. Recipients include Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy which was awarded $45,000; Chinese Culture Connection which was awarded $35,000; and The Flavor Continues which was awarded $5,000. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Arts & Culture COVID-19 Recovery Program was established and funded in the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget. 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J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Steve Ultrino State Representative sistance to AAPI arts and culture organizations across Massachusetts that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our Asian American community is a vibrant and growing part of Malden and the Commonwealth, and they have been hit particularly hard by both the pandemic and anti-Asian hate,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “I'm thrilled to see these terrifi c arts and cultural organizations in Malden receiving this state assistance to help them recover from the pandemic and thrive.” “I am very excited to see critical funding going into MalPaul Donato State Representative den’s AAPI community,” said Representative Steven Ultrino. “Throughout the Commonwealth, Asian American communities have been disproportionately aff ected by the pandemic and this investment into our AAPI cultural organizations will help support their important work in diverse cities like Malden. A tremendous congratulations to the three organizations in Malden who received funding from the grant!” “I’m thrilled to see three Malden organizations receive state grants through a Mass Cultural Council program that the legislature created last year to affi rm the value that Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative AAPI cultural institutions provide in enriching and advancing the Commonwealth and to acknowledge the particular toll of the pandemic on our AAPI neighbors, including the rise of anti-Asian hate and discrimination,” said Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, I’m honored to represent a District with such a vibrant AAPI community.” In total, 51 Asian American and Pacifi c Islander (AAPI) arts and culture organizations around the Commonwealth collectively have received $975,000 in pandemic assistance from this program. Malden Democrats elect new slate of officers Ari Taylor elected Chair A t its most recent meeting on April 9, the Malden S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Democratic City Committee (MDCC) elected new offi cers for a two-year term. They are as follows: • Chair: Ariane Taylor. • Vice Chairs: Stephen Winslow and Michelle Luong. • Secretary: Erik Fearing. • Treasurer: David Camell. • Affirmative Action and Outreach Officer: Stephen Lewis. The Committee thanked outgoing officers Ryan O’Malley, Eric Henry and Dawn Macklin for their service. Incoming Chair Ari Taylor has taken up the reins with enthusiasm, emphasizing that the group’s role is more important than ever. “Every day it becomes more apparent that we need to redouble our eff orts to preserve and expand voting rights and protections; address inequities in our society; and ensure that all people are treated with respect and dignity and receive basic human rights. For as long as I can remember, the Malden Democratic City Committee has worked to address these issues and many more by electing Democrats and advocating for better policies at local, state and national levels. I hope we will continue to push for much-needed change and ensure that democracy is intact in Malden and beyond.” Democrats in Malden are invited to attend the MDCC monthly meetings and periodic Ward Democratic Committee meetings. Anyone interested in learning about upcoming events for Malden Democrats and ways to get involved should visit www.maldendemocrats.org, where they can join the email list. They can also follow the group on Twitter (@ MaldenDems) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/MaldenDems/). To learn more, Democrats can contact the officers at maldendemocrats@gmail.com and also visit the Massachusetts Democratic Party website at www.massdems.org. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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