THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 21, 2023 Page 9 Northeast Metro Tech students refurbish St. Joseph’s Church Sign S uperintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech students from the Design and Visual Communications, Carpentry and Electrical shops teamed up to redesign and refurbish the sign for St. Joseph’s Parish in Malden. The church recently contacted Northeast Metro Tech to inquire if students could help with the church’s aging sign, and teachers and students gladly agreed to take on the project. Design and Visual Communications students began the project by drafting designs for 23 diff erent signs, which were then presented to the church’s management team so that they could select their favorite. “It was fantastic for our Design and Visual Communications students to have an opportunity to lend a creative hand to such a strong part of the Malden community. “The Saint Joseph’s Parish existing sign was in need of a structural and aesthetic enhancement, and we chose to address this as a lesson EDITORIAL| FROM PAGE 1 mains in custody. Just one of these incidents occurring this summer would have been considered unsettling. But three? In a span of just under three weeks? Beyond alarming. In the world we live in, with gun violence erupting across our nation all too frequently and often in the unlikeliest of places, it is not entirely shocking that it can and will happen in Malden. But at the very least, it is extremely unsettling when happens like this: • Right in downtown Malden on a sunny Sunday afternoon with lots of people walking around and driving by • In the lobby of a fully inhabited apartment building in Malden’s second-largest residential complex late on a weekfor the entire junior class of Design and Visual students,” said Design and Visual Communications Instructor Brian Peluso. “The lesson began with a download of key project information and expectations, exposing our students to the importance of client relations and order intake. We then had each student create their own version of an updated signage solution.” Once a design was selected, Carpentry students obtained sign board material with a blue face and a white core. The material was then put into a machine that carved out new lettering, exposing the white core of the material. Electrical students then added lighting to the sign so that the logo will remain fully visible at night. “This project was a great collaboration opportunity between all three vocational programs,” said Carpentry Instructor Rick McGinnis. The sign was installed by students in June, and news of its refurbishment has been noted in the church’s end night • Or on a quiet, residential street in the wee hours of a holiday morning We have faith in our Police Department to protect us and maintain order and safety in our community. But they also need our assistance and cooperation. Longtime Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon said it best at Thursday night’s Emergency Public Safety Meeting at the I-A, telling the audience, “Please call the police when you see or hear anything at all that you do not feel comfortable with on your street and in your neighborhood. You are our eyes and ears.” Malden is a safe place to live, but we have to watch out for each other and keep communicating with our police department to keep it that way. Stay vigilant and be safe, Malden. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Finance Your Summer with Members Plus SUMMER SIZZLER LOAN 6.49% Applying is Fast & Easy, too! Just scan the code, call or go online. APR* Vacations Home Improvement Extra Cash & More! THE HOT TIMES YOU’LL HAVE! Some of the students who participated in the project to redesign and refurbish the sign at St. Joseph’s Parish in Malden stand with the sign. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) weekly parish bulletin. “We are so humbled and appreciative of the beautiful work and all the time and effort the many departments, staff , and, of course, students of ‘The ‘Voke’ gave to add this beautiful piece as part of our ongoing spruce up and restore project,” said Father Anthony Mecha at the sign’s unveiling. “There are few things that This is thee redesigned and refurbished sign for St. Joseph’s Parish in Malden, which was designed and rebuilt by Northeast Metro Tech students. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) I enjoy more than seeing our students use a hands-on approach to learning and creating, while also using their growing skills to benefit our sending communities,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “Congratulations to all of the shops and students who took part in this great multidisciplinary community project.” “The new sign looks fantastic and our congregation is extremely grateful for the support from students,” said Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Member Michael Wall, who is a parishioner at St. Joseph’s. “Our students are building skills and abilities on a daily basis at Northeast Metro Tech, and the quality of the students’ work on this project really shows what they can do when they work together and apply the lessons they have learned.” memberspluscu.org 781-905-1500 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Payments for 6.49% APR for 12-months are approximately $86.31 per month per $1,000 borrowed. 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