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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 9, 2022 Page 11 On-site Orange Line teams are monitoring service. (Photo courtesy of MBTA) Installing track and upgrading equipment overview. (Photo courtesy of MBTA) ORANGE LINE | FROM PAGE 10 Orange Line system and thanks its riders for their cooperation, understanding and patience as they work to transform the Orange Line system. Alternative travel options: Alternative service options include free, accessible shuttle bus service and enhanced commuter rail service. For travel within downtown Boston, riders are encouraged to use existing bus and Green Line service. The City of Boston has inFUNDING| FROM PAGE 1 Lewis. “I’m very pleased that the Malden delegation was able to secure this funding for improvements to Club 24 and I look forward to visiting again once the renovations have been completed.” “I am very proud to have worked with the delegation to secure these funds, as we continue to support our recovery community,” said Representative Ultrino. “It is crucial that we continue to invest in programs and organizations that provide support to those suffering from substance abuse disorder. Club 24 has provided those in recovery a safe space and resources to help them start their lives anew. I am excited to see all the progress made on renovations and I hope it will help Club 24 remain a haven for those in need.” “Club 24 is an excellent organization that I have supported for a long time. This funding will go a long way to combat substance use in Malden, and making sure that our citizens have the proper support networks to lead safe and healthy lives,” said Representative Donato. “I was proud to join the Malden Delegation in securing legislative funding for Club 24,” said creased the availability of Bluebikes and created new bus and bike lanes. The MBTA has created “A Rider’s Guide to Planning Ahead,” a tool to provide riders with available travel options and information to help make travel decisions. For more personalized route options to get you where you need to go, you can use the trip planner (https:// www.mbta.com/trip-planner). Even with the availability of alternative travel options, the MBTA understands the shutdown is causing longer Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “These state funds will support the critical work of the organization in providing a safe forum for our friends and family who are currently struggling with addiction or are in recovery.” “I’m grateful to our Legislative Delegation for continuing to prioritize the vital work and eff orts to assist those living with substance use disorder,” said Mayor Christenson. “These funds will go a long way to improve a building where individuals in recovery gather as they share their experiences and continue to navigate sobriety.” “This money is a huge boost to Club 24 and the addiction support network in Malden. I’m thankful to everyone at the City of Malden and the State House that secured this funding to allow us to make the repairs we need to continue to operate while looking to the future,” said City of Malden Addiction Support Specialist Paul Hammersley, who is a board member of both Malden Overcoming Addiction and Club 24. “I’m particularly grateful for the support of Emily Granoff from Senator Lewis’ offi ce who worked with us closely to apply for this funding that will undoubtedly help many Malden residents.” trips and having an impact on regional traffic patterns. The MBTA continues to add, refi ne and adjust wayfi nding signage to better direct vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. Traffi c management measures – including signs, cones and message boards – are set up to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. Detour signs are in place to help pedestrians locate and use the shuttle buses. On-site police details are routinely monitoring traffi c safety and fl ow. Connecting to riders: The INITIATIVE| FROM PAGE 1 lic health and emergency response to capital planning and development policy,” said Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald, who is Chair of the Energy Effi - ciency and Sustainability Commission. “As we work towards a city-wide climate action plan, Green Malden will be a great foundation for coordinating and communicating about our environmental work.” Over the next year, the City Customer Experience Department at the MBTA is hard at work to make sure riders have the information they need to get around. Check out mbta. com/BBT2022 for more information on what to expect throughout the closure and how to navigate the service diversions. Weekly reports on completed projects and overall work progress are available each Friday. Download the Rider's Guide to Planning Ahead in your preferred language: English, Español, Português, 简 of Malden will work internally to determine how every City department can make City operations and our communities more sustainable and resilient. Some, like the Public Facilities Department, will be straightforward – they can install solar panels and effi cient heaters in municipal buildings and buy electric vehicles where possible. Others, like the Inspectional Services Department, will play a less public but still signifi cant role by making sure new buildings are 体中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Af Soomali, Tiếng Việt, Kriolu, नेपाली, عربي. For more information: Visit www.mbta.com/OLT to see the numerous projects that OLT is carrying out to improve your experience riding the Orange Line. To stay informed of service changes, sign up at www. mbta.com/alerts. If you have any questions, please email OLT@MBTA.com. To report OLT construction issues and noise complaints, please call the project hotline: 617-222-3393. built sustainably – that they will withstand any extreme weather we will see in the coming decades. The initiative will be led by a working group of department heads and City staff , which has been meeting since June. Residents can learn more about Green Malden and what the City is already doing to address climate change at www. cityofmalden.org/greenmalden and reach out with any questions to GreenMalden@cityofmalden.org. SAVE THE DATE Catered by: Henry s Catering , 1979/1980 Class BBQ Sept. 24th, 2022 1:30 – 5:30 $40 per person Elks Grove • 401 Main St• Saugus MA 01960 RSVP by Sept. 3rd, 2022 to: Pete Nicolo 978-815-8234 • PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or Mike Allan 781-953-2279 • Allan7915@gmail.com Make Checks payable to Peter Nicolo and mail to: 13 Bourbon St, Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 Invite your friends from other Classes!!! Rain or Shine Outdoor shelter provided

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