Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 9, 2022 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.539 Mid Unleaded $4.259 Super $4.639 Diesel Fuel $4.789 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.509 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Massachusetts Legislature passes major transportation and infrastructure funding bill T he Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate recently enacted a major capital funding bill, An Act relative to Massachusetts’s transportation resources and climate, that authorizes $11.3 billion for transportation and other infrastructure projects across Massachusetts. The bill was partially signed into law – with vetoes and recommended amendments – by Governor Charlie Baker on August 10, 2022. In addition to authorizing state funding for critical projects, this new law (Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022) also positions the Commonwealth to maximize its share of the funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was passed by Congress late last year. “I’m very pleased that both our state and federal governments recognize the critical need to improve our transportation and other infrastructure, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, trails, public transit and more,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. "As we have seen with the unprecedented shutdown of the MBTA Orange Line, not adequately maintaining our infrastructure is a major threat to our state’s economy and quality of life, and the challenges are only increasing with the impacts of climate change.” Some of the key funding provisions in this new law: S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping programs promoting e-bikes and public transportation, replacement of high-emissions vehicles, electric vehicles for hire and carsharing, electric school buses, electric short-haul freight and delivery trucks and other pilot projects that focus on equity and inclusion while reducing emissions. The bill also defi nes and classifi es Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes to align Massachusetts with many other states and ensure that most e-bikes are not classifi ed as mopeds. To address MBTA safety and Jason Lewis State Senator • $1.4 billion for MBTA safety improvements and modernization eff orts • $200 million for commuter rail electrifi cation • $275 million to advance EastWest passenger rail • $55 million for Complete Streets and other grants to cities and towns to improve safety for all transportation modes, including cyclists and pedestrians To promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the legislation includes $215 million for the development and implementation of programs to promote, establish or expand public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the development and implementation of incentive reliability concerns, this new law mandates that the MBTA establish and maintain a three-year safety improvement plan with measurable safety objectives for the agency, and it directs the MBTA to contract with an independent third-party auditor to conduct annual safety audits. To ensure more transparency around the MBTA’s safety, the bill directs the agency to submit a monthly, publicly available report containing all safety incidents aff ecting any of its modes of transit. In addition, the MBTA is required to develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term plans for how each line of the commuter rail system can be fully integrated into the Commonwealth’s transportation system and contribute to the productivity, equity and decarbonization eff orts of the MBTA as a whole. Malden Public Library Events FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME Thursday, September 22, 10:30am Meet Fire Chief Bill Sullivan, listen to a story, and learn about fi re safety and what fi refi ghters do. This educational program is recommended for ages 3-5+. MAYOR STORYTIME Thursday, September 29, 10:30am Mayor Gary Christenson will read aloud from some fun new picture books and be available to answer any questions that children might have about what a mayor does. This fun program is recommended for ages 3-5+. CHESS FOR KIDS Wednesdays at 3:00pm Children in grades K-5 (the younger the better!) who would like to learn how to play chess or improve their beginner game are invited to join this weekly instruction program. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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