Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 30, 2021 ~ Political Announcement ~ Keith Bernard announces candidacy for School Committee Ward 7 2 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 020 was unprecedented. The pandemic is taking a toll on our city, our families, and our schools. As our neighbors lost their jobs, searched for child care, and juggled the challenges of remote learning, I asked: how can I help? I brought laptops to students in need. I bought groceries for families in quarantine, unable to leave their homes. I delivered meals to Maldonians with GMAAC and Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors. I did this because I believe in our community. In that spirit, I am running for School Committee. I am a longtime Maldonian and a father. My lifetime love of learning came from my mom, a nurse and educator for special-needs students. I’ve walked every street of mittee. We need to recruit and retain good teachers and staff. We need to make sure our schools are safe for everyone to learn. We need to honor our city’s diversity and make sure that families feel included in the discussions and decisions. We should foster an environment that encourages our kids to be true to themselves and respectful to others. I want to listen to your conKeith Bernard Ward 7 School Committee candidate this ward and talked to many of you. I have heard your concerns about our schools, our kids, and their future. I will work hard to be your representative on the school comcerns and hopes for our city’s future: our public schools. Vote for Keith Bernard, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 for Ward 7 School Committee. For more information, please contact Keith Bernard at 617605-4341 or email at Bernard4MaldenWard7@gmail. com. Sen. Lewis applauds state grant for local Head Start provider S tate Senator Jason Lewis and other local state legwww.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM islators hailed the recent announcement that the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) awarded a $2.5 million Head Start State Supplemental Grant to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs run by Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Those programs serve children and families from Boston, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester. “I’m very pleased to see our WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! state providing this significant level of support to our local Head Start and Early Head Start programs,” said Lewis, who serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education, which has jurisdiction over early education and care programs. He added, “The high-quality early educaJason Lewis State Senator tion programs run by ABCD are critical to the early development and well-being of many vulnerable children and low-income families in our communities.” “We know the social and economic challenges Head Start families face, but more importantly, we know their children’s potential,” said ABCD President/ CEO John Drew. “The pandemic severely impacted these folks, and we are grateful to the EEC, Senator Lewis, and all those who understand the value of the comprehensive education, health, and family support services that Head Start and Early Head Start provide and secured this critical funding.” Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children from low-income families. These programs support children’s growth in a positive learning environment through a variety of services, and the programs are available at no cost to children ages newborn to five from low-income families. Families and children experiencing homelessness, children in the foster care system and children with disabilities and other special needs are also eligible. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com
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