Ma alddealld Vol. 32, No. 22 den n -FREEYour Local News in 7 Languages! Subscribe to Advocate Online today! AADD CATO AT 617-387-2200 RECORD| SEE PAGE 7 World War II veteran William Dempsey (left), Korea War veteran Thomas O’Neill and Police Chief Glenn Cronin during the city’s Memorial Day Exercises at Bell Rock Park. See page 10 for photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Affordable and Workforce Housing Proposed at Overlook Ridge An Advocate Report V eris Residential Trust, the owner and developer of Overlook Ridge located on the east side of the City, is teaming up with Boston-based WinnDevelopment to propose new mixed-income housing at two remaining vacant parcels in the development that would include 172 units of much-needed aff ordable, middle-income/ workforce and senior housing. On Thursday, Ward 8 Malden City Councillor Jadeane Sica formally fi led the proposed zoning amendment needed to develop multifamily housing on remaining vacant land in Malden at the western edge of Overlook Ridge. The fi ling with the Malden City Council follows a May 17 vote by the Joint Planning Task Force to approve the revised master plan for the project. The Task Force is comprised of a resident representative, fi rst age-restricted housing project that will help keep Malden residents in their homes.” Under the proposal, WinnJadeane Sica Ward 8 Councillor Ward Councilor, City Planner and the Mayor's Representative. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson said, “This proposed change to the development aligns with the City’s affordable housing goals. We need much needed aff ordable housing in Malden and this would be a major boost to those eff orts to increase supply. It would also be Malden’s Development would pursue a two-phase development on one of the lots in Malden. The fi rst phase would feature 100 age-restricted apartments for active adults ages 55 and older, with 80 of the units considered affordable housing. The second phase would create 207 mixed-income apartments, with 42 units set aside as aff ordable and 50 available for workforce (middle income) households. A minimum of 122 units on one of the city’s lots would count toward the City of Malden's Subsidized Housing Inventory and there will be a local preference for Malden residents. On the other Malden lot, Veris Residential Trust seeks to further Malden’s economic develHOUSING | SEE PAGE 7 Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 Come Play lottery here! Lottery Beer Wine WE'VE GOT ALL YOUR NEEDS COVERED! Soft Drinks Groceries www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday American Legion Post 69 Honors Malden Veterans on Memorial Day I f the state of Massachusetts did not know the name before Saturday’s MIAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field State Championship, they do now! Malden High School senior sprinter Johnny Emmanuel is known for his speed, but the display he put on Saturday brings the word to a whole new level. The 400-meter dash is an allout sprint for one lap around the track, and 48-to-50 seconds is very fast. Enter Emmanuel. Emmanuel led from the start C TE E Friday, June 2, 2023 Malden High’s Johnny Emmanuel wins State 400M Championship, sets MIAA State Meet record Senior sprinter comes in with best fi nish ever on the biggest stage: 46.99 seconds By Steve Freker Johnny Emmanel Malden High School senior sprinter STORE HOURS: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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