Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 16, 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 Sen. Lewis applauds Senate passage of the SAVE Students Act O n July 29, 2022, State Senator Jason Lewis joined his $3.379 $3.999 $4.259 $4.689 colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in passing An Act relative to safety and violence education for students, which is also known as the SAVE Students Act. This bipartisan legislation expands violence prevention and suicide awareness programming in schools, creates an anonymous reporting system for tips related to student safety concerns and tasks the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with developing a model threat assessment policy for responding to dangerous activity. “We must do everything possible to support our schools in keeping students and staff safe, and ensuring a positive and healthy learning environment,” said Senator Jason Lewis, who is the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “I was very pleased to work with Senator Finegold and Sandy Hook Promise to help get the SAVE StuNeed 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. Jason Lewis State Senator dents Act passed in the Senate.” Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofi t organization founded to protect children from gun violence in honor of the precious lives that were lost in the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, helped draft and advocate for this legislation. “Research proves that the most eff ective way to prevent school shootings, violence, and suicide is teaching youth and adults the warning signs and how to get help,” said Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund Cofounder/CEO Mark Barden – the father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The SAVE Students Act is a response to two concurrent crises: a school shooting crisis and a youth mental health crisis. In the past 25 years, over 310,000 students have been exposed to gun violence during school, and more than 185 students, educators and other school personnel have been shot and killed. In addition, between 2007 and 2018 suicide rates rose by more than 57 percent for those aged 10 to 24. The SAVE Students Act complements the state legislature’s ongoing eff orts on comprehensive gun safety and behavioral health reforms. On July 30, the House of Representatives referred the SAVE Students Act to its Committee on Ways and Means. Maldonian named Co-President of Melrose Arts & Crafts Society T he Melrose Arts & Crafts Society will start its 118th year on September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on 561 Main St. in Melrose. This year there will be two new co-presidents, Janice Carr, a longtime member and Melrose resident, and Georgette 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 Left to right: Janice Carr and Georgette Petraglia, new co-presidents of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society. (Photo courtesy of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society) Petraglia, a longtime member and Malden resident. The members of the society have been busy making many handmade items this past year. Teddy bears were given to the Melrose Police and Fire Departments, the Malden organization Bread of Life and a local Saugus group supporting Ukraine. Besides teddy bears, knitted, crocheted and fl eece blankets were also donated to Bread of Life and the Saugus group. At the September 19 monthly meeting, the traditional Ice Cream Social will be held, which is very popular and enjoyed by all. There will be new classes, projects and programs this year. Hopefully, new members, too! All from Melrose or any of the 10 surrounding communities are welcome. If interested, please call Dorothy Iudice at 781-6622099. Hope to see you.
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