THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2019 Page 11 HOPES | FROM PAGE 1 Malden’s trash hauler, informed the city they will be charging a new $150-per-ton fee for loads of recycling in which 10 percent of the material is visibly contaminated. Under the current 20-year CANNABIS | FROM PAGE 1 “We don’t want one of these on every corner,” said Hogan, adding that the commission’s job is to make sure that sure applicants can pull off what they have proposed before recommending that they move forward to the next step. Hogan said he has no doubts MassMedicum would succeed, but he questioned if the company, and particularly the location, is the right fit for Malden. But DeVits urged the commission not to drag its feet on MassMedicum and risk losing the city’s best applicant. “They are not going to wait around for us,” she said. Ultimately, the commission voted in favor of MassMedicum’s application, which bumped the company up to the next phase of the licensing process. The decision to support Standard Naturals’ application for a 3,000-square-foot shop next to Kappy’s on Route 1 was an easier call for the commission. Scott Moore, who owns two Kappy’s stores in Malden, is launching Standard Naturals contract, signed in 2011, JRM is obligated to provide free recycling services to the city. That arrangement worked eight years ago when JRM was able to sell recycled material and make a profit from Malden’s cardboard, paper and plastics. But the recycling market has dried up, with Joe and Steve Selby, two other Kappy’s owners who have years of experience working in the family business. “They are new to the industry, but they are not new to the concept of a regulated product,” said Molis, adding that the fact the team owned the land and that they are willing to commit money to develop it are also factors that favor Standard Naturals. Molis also said the Route 1 location would have no impact on Malden neighborhoods, but would attract customers who travel on the busy roadway. Jeong agreed with Molis and added that she appreciates the fact that Standard Naturals was proposed by local business owners with long histories in Malden. “The location almost trumps everything else,” said Hogan, who agreed the limited impact on Malden proper is a huge plus. “I believe they will pull off what they have proposed,” added Hogan. “They were not necessarily the strongest team, but they had the strongest setup.” The commission voted 4-1 to move Standard Naturals’ application to the next stage. DeVits abItalian Classes A dult Italian classes for beginners will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham on Tuesday evenings, starting Sept. 12. If you are planning to visit Italy, this course will be for you. Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-4385687 or, preferably by email, at john02180@gmail.com. Please pass along to other family members, friends and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a nonprofit, social charitable 501(c)(7) organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Summer is Here! and JRM now spends and loses money on the city’s recycling. In the past, Hogan has suggested that JRM is still bound under the original 2011 contract. However, he has also said the city decided to use JRM’s proposal for new fees as an opportunity to make changes to stained, saying she wants more information about the company. Moving forward, the commission agreed to request more inthe city’s solid waste program. The Citizens’ Engagement Committee, which is chaired by Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, will schedule two public forums on the proposed changes sometime in the upcoming weeks. Hogan has said he hopes to order the barrels in October formation from Misty Mountain, which has proposed a 6,000-square-foot shop at 323 Commercial St. They will also and launch the new system in January. But Murphy suggested that the city take the time needed to get it right. “The last [trash program] roll out was not good,” she said. “This time, we want to give the public enough time to participate.” decide if they need additional information to assess proposals from several of the remaining applicants.
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