Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 19, 2026 FUND | FROM PAGE 1 to support their local budgets, equipping the MBTA with critical funds, and sending Malden $900,000 for local projects.” “We are very proud to be able to obtain this Fair Share Revenue funding for Malden,” said Representative Donato. “This money will be critical to use in projects throughout the city and continuing to make much needed improvements for our residents.” “Amid growing uncertainty surrounding federal support, I am pleased that the Malden delegation successfully secured $900,000 in local funding through the Fair Share Amendment,” said Representative Ultrino. “These critical investments will support essential upgrades to our public safety, infrastructure, and local schools.” “This supplemental budget 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! funded through Fair Share funds provides key investments in education and transportation, including targeted earmarks for Malden. This funding will support capital improvements, materials, and equipment across the Malden Public Schools, providing students with enhanced learning spaces. It also includes road and intersection improvements and traffic signal repairs and upgrades to continue to improve the safety and quality of our local streets and communities,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “I’m further pleased to join the legislature in championing statewide investments for our education ecosystem and transportation, including meaningful funding for Early Education and Care, as well as the MBTA.” Statewide highlights of the supplemental budget: • $595 million (M) to the MBTA for operational funding, commuter rail improvements and the low-income fare relief program • $152M to municipalities to help with the cost of special education services • $150M to support high-quality and accessible early education and care • $100M to help towns and cities recover from an extraordinarily costly winter • $40M for early literacy initiatives • $10M to address Massachuwww.810bargrille.com setts’ shrinking primary care workforce through scholarships for UMass Chan Medical School students pursuing family medPaul Donato State Representative icine if they commit to remaining in Massachusetts and serving populations in need for five years after graduation • $10M for the Tomorrow's Teachers program to encourage young educators to work in Massachusetts by investing in scholarships and loan forgiveness to educators who commit to teaching in Massachusetts public schools Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative • $1M to help public schools implement bell-to-bell cell phone–free school policies • $1M for free legal defense services for immigrants (allocated from the Commonwealth’s general funds), following the success of the legislature’s initial $5M investment that created the MasFUND | SEE PAGE 8 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative
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