Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 24 den AADD -FREEAdvocate Staff Report O n June 9, State Senator Jason Lewis joined his Senate colleagues to unanimously pass An Act fi nancing improvements to municipal roads and bridges, which would approve the authorization of $350 million towards transportation needs in the Commonwealth, including $200 million for the Chapter 90 program, which provides cities and towns with funding for local transportation-related projects, including road and bridge repairs. “This bill provides critical funding for our local communities to repair and improve roads, bridges, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m particularly pleased that we were able to increase funding for the Complete Streets grant program that makes roads and intersections safer for all users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.” The bill also authorizes an additional $150 million in grantbased programs that will assist municipalities with various transportation-related projects. This comprises $30 million for the municipal small bridge repair program, $30 million for the Complete Streets grant program, $25 million for bus-related projects, $25 million for increased access to mass transit and commuter rail stations and $40 million for pavement and surface area improvements to non-federally aided roadways. The Complete Streets grant program, which Senator Lewis helped to create when he previously served as a State Representative, enables improvements to roads, sidewalks and intersections that improve access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, buses and motorists. Having previously been passed by the House of Representatives, the bill is expected Jason Lewis State Senator to be signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker soon. Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Offi ce Hours for June State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Offi ce Hours on Monday, June 27 from 2-3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Offi ce Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff . Virtual Offi ce Hours are held on Zoom. To join the meeting, please use the following link or enter the meeting information: https://us06web. zoom.us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671. Passcode: 234270. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Offi ce Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House offi ce at (617) 722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. Both hailing from Malden: Class Secretary Amora Velic, who plans to study international relations at Tufts University, and Allen Bulic, who plans to study pharmaceutical science at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. By Tara Vocino S tudents from Malden, Everett, Saugus and Revere graduated from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School on Eastern Avenue last Friday during their 17th commencement ceremony. In total, 61 students received their diplomas. Valedictorian Rintaro Inomata, who hails from Malden and plans to study in Japan this fall, delivered a prerecorded address since he was in quarantine with COVID-19. CLASS DISMISSED| SEE PAGE 13 Malden High School students received over $118,000 in scholarships at Senior Night Individuals, groups, agencies and businesses provide generous assistance to over 100 members of Class of 2022 Richard Angelo Scholarship Fund bestows record $25,200 total to 14 senior recipients By Steve Freker R ich Angelo and his accomplishments in the world of fi tness and martial arts has made him one of the bestknown graduates of the Malden High School Class of 1977, which produced — among others — accomplished scientists, doctors, educators, journalists and sports coaches. His life story was one of the SCHOLARSHIPS | SEE PAGE 10 Malden's Only Local News Source for over 30 Years! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Sen. Lewis supports passage of legislation authorizing funding for local transportation improvements Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 E Friday, June 17, 2022 Class dismissed – Malden, Saugus, Everett and Revere residents graduate at 17th Commencement of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
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