THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 31, 2019 Page 11 HABITAT | FROM PAGE 6 Hernandez to tell her that she was selected for a two-story, three-bedroom house with 1,300 square feet of space, including a one-car garage with an energy-effi cient design. The only catch is she has to put in 300 hours of volunteer time to help build the home. “It’s going to be so cool to lay down my own fl oor and hammer nails,” Hernandez said. “I can’t wait to start building.” Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston President/CEO Lark Palermo thanked Mayor Gary Christenson for being so welcoming about building the first Habitat for Humanity project in the city’s history. Habitat for HuNeighbor Roma Malhotra, Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Board of Directors Chairman Michael Williams, MRA Executive Director Deborah Burke, Malden Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston President & CEO Lark Palermo, New Homesteader Elmostafa Assli, Mayor Gary Christenson, New Homesteader Cynthia Hernandez, New Homesteader Mya Simmons, 17 months, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Board of Directors Chairman Robert Kenney and Malden Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow break ground at the site of Malden’s fi rst Habitat for Humanity homes on Wednesday morning. manity Greater Boston Board of Directors Chairman Robert Kenney said it’s important to be in Malden, because prospective residents won’t come to the city unless they have an affordable place to live. “They have to choose between transportation, food and healthcare,” Kenney said. “But now they have a decent roof over their heads that proNew homesteader Cynthia Hernandez with her daughter Mya Simmons, 17 months, at the site of their future home at 968 Main St. tects rather than prohibits them.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Malden Catholic High School Habitat for Humanity, Campus Chapter Advisor Jeanne Lynch-Galvin; Malden Catholic High School, Campus Chapter President Ty Blumberg; Incoming Homesteader Elmostafa Assli; Mayor Gary Christenson; Incoming Homesteader Cynthia Hernandez and Incoming Homesteader Mya Simmons, 17 months, prepare to break ground at the site on Wednesday morning. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) We Carry... * Lifetime Waterproof Warranty * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676
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