Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 4, 2023 Malden delegation announces $920,922 for transportation improvements in Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steve Ultrino, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Paul Donato were pleased to announce that Malden is receiving $920,922 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure, as part of a $200 million allocation to support transportation-related imGerry 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 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Sen. Lewis announces August Office Hours in Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Malden on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St). Any Malden resident is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or legislative feedback. Senator Lewis will also be holding Office Hours the same day in Melrose from 12-1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center (201 W. Foster St.), and in Wakefield from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center (30 Converse St.). Another option for residents who would like to meet with Senator Lewis is to attend virtual Office Hours, which will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom. For further information or any questions visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. provements, including road and bridge repairs, across Massachusetts. Along with designating funding for individual communities, the legislation (House Bill 4013) also authorizes $175 million for grant programs that will further assist municipalities with various transportation-related projects. This includes $25 million for each of the following: • Municipal small bridge program • Complete Streets program • Bus transit infrastructure program • Grants to increase and improve access to mass transit and commuter rail stations • Grants for municipalities and regional transit authorities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them • Funding for pavement and surface improvements on state and municipal roadways • New funding dedicated to additional transportation support based on road mileage, which is particularly helpful for rural communities After House Bill 4013 was enacted unanimously by both the House and Senate, it was given to Governor Maura Healey for her signature or other action. “I’m very pleased that the state legislature is providing these critical funds to our local communities for transportaOur 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 Paul Donato State Representative tion improvements,” said Senator Lewis. “I know that this money will certainly be put to good use in Malden improving roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.” “I am excited to see the legislature come together to make these crucial investments to our public transit and road infrastructure,” said Representative Ultrino. “All these are key components to healthy economic development for communities like Malden, and the funding will ensure our sidewalks and roads are maintained and improved. It was an honor to work alongside the rest of the delegation to secure these, and I look forward to seeing the results in the coming months.” “I was glad to join the legisSteve Ultrino State Representative lature in voting to appropriate these funds to our municipalities, including for the Complete Streets program, road infrastructure for buses, and enhanced access to mass transit,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Such investments are critical for quality of life, including in a District that has commuter rail and public buses in addition to being contiguous to the Orange Line, and to meet our climate goals.” “The funds allocated towards these projects will be a worthy investment to the transportation infrastructure of Malden for years to come,” said Representative Donato. “I am proud to represent Malden and I will continue to be a fierce advocate on behalf of the community.” Jason Lewis Senator Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative
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