THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 15, 2025 Page 9 Overnight lane closure scheduled for HOUSING | FROM PAGE 1 American Legion Highway project Partial lane closure at Bell Circle in Revere through October; community outreach program to continue N ational Grid is set to begin the final phase of its American Legion Highway underground infrastructure upgrade at Bell Circle in Revere to help enhance the reliability of energy delivery for over 30,000 customers across Revere, Malden, Everett and Winthrop. The project has been underway for the past two construction seasons and involves upgrading the underground gas main that serves these communities. In coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of Revere, National Grid will begin the final installation phase at Bell Circle. To complete this critical work safely, contractors will work a 12-hour, overnight MURALS | FROM PAGE 1 significant public art project — a collaboration between arts nonprofit Creative Malden, the City of Malden and the MBTA — features a series of large-scale murals created by local artists. Along with several painted switchboxes, the project beautifies a key city-center intersection and highlights the vital role of trains in the community, from the B&M Railroad to the Orange Line. The Summer St. Mural Project showcases the diverse talents of eight professional artists as well as students at Malden High School. Each creator brought a unique vision to the Trains theme. The murals are a major component of a broader effort to enhance the cultural landscape of Malden and make art more accessible. By turning a functional piece of public inschedule. During overnight work hours, a partial lane closure will be implemented at the northern end of Bell Circle. The partial lane closure is in place weekly, Sunday through Friday nights, from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, October 25 during the overnight hours from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the following morning. The affected lane will be restored to support regular traffic between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Sunday through Friday. This overnight closure will allow contractors to install the remaining gas main while minimizing disruptions to traffic. Due to the Labor Day holiday, no work will take place from Friday, August 29 through 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2. Further frastructure into a canvas, the project creates a daily encounter with art for thousands of commuters and residents. “This project is a testament to what can be achieved when community partners come together,” said Creative Malden President Sandy Felder. “Our goal was to not only beautify this very central space but also to celebrate the journeys, both literal and figurative, that are part of Malden’s story. We are incredibly proud of the work these talented local artists have produced.” Mayor Gary Christenson expressed appreciation to MBTA General Manager/CEO Phillip Eng for his support of the project. “When I walked the area with GM Eng, he was immediately enthusiastic about the potential to transform a plain cement wall into a proud timeline of Malden’s history of train details regarding traffic management in and around this work zone will be provided on the project’s website, as well as biweekly schedule updates. Additionally, National Grid’s community outreach team will continue to engage abutters on and around the project route to share the latest information and answer questions related to this and future work plans. For more information, including project updates, schedules and real-time notifications, visit www.americanlegionhighwayproject.com. For more info about National Grid, visit www. nationalgridus.com, follow on X (formerly Twitter), watch on YouTube, like on Facebook and find on Instagram. stations,” said Mayor Christenson. “Support for public art is a public good, and the MBTA is an excellent partner to the City of Malden.” At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 4, Mayor Christenson also thanked Malden’s state legislators — Senator Jason Lewis and Representatives Paul Donato, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Steven Ultrino — for securing an earmark to fund the murals as well as other projects as part of a larger effort to connect Malden Station and the Summer Street corridor with the rest of Malden’s revitalized city center. The collaboration provided a unique opportunity for local artists to have their work displayed in a high-visibility, public setting, contributing to the cultural fabric of Malden and enriching the daily experience of everyone who passes by. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma able Communities. This project will develop 20 new rental units on the site of the former Salvation Army building, including 16 units restricted to households earning 60% of the area median income (AMI), and four units affordable to residents at 30% AMI. The terms of the award have not yet been announced. “The awarding of state funds marks a major milestone in ensuring that the development of 20 affordable rental units for our low-income residents comes to fruition,” said Mayor Christenson. “I’m excited to see this project break ground in the coming months and deliver on the City’s promise to combat the ongoing housing crisis.” “With vital state funding now secured, this project is one step closer to delivering 20 units of needed affordable rental units in Ward One,” said Councillor Crowe. “I look forward to continue partnering with ACDC throughout the next stages to guarantee a transparent and equitable development process.” “The Asian Community Development Corporation is grateful to Governor Healey and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for the state funding award of the 213 Main Street project in Malden,” said ACDC Executive Director Angie Liou. “This funding will enable us to move forward with the creation of 20 much needed affordable apartments at the site of the former Salvation Army in Malden, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Malden to realize this vision.” The awarded state funding is comprised of federal and state low-income housing tax credits, and other public subsidies. In 2022, the City of Malden’s Housing ARPA subcommittee provided financing for the acquisition of the site using $949,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This project also was awarded $373,625.11 in funding, including $300,000 in Community Preservation Act funds from the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. With public financing secured, ACDC hopes to close on the project early next year, with construction expected to begin in mid2026. For more information regarding the project, you can subscribe to updates by visiting cityofmalden.org/213Main.
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