Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 24, 2021 Malden legislators applaud MVP Grant for Malden River Works M alden legislators State Senator Jason Lewis and Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 State Representatives Steven Ultrino, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Paul Donato are pleased to announce that the Malden River Works (MRW) coalition will receive $354,600 through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. The funding will contribute to MRW’s efforts to improve climate change resilience and equitable community access along the Malden River waterfront. “Malden River Works is an important climate resiliency project for the City of Malden that protects Malden’s Department of Public Works from flooding and the Malden River from storm water pollution,” said Friends of the Malden River President Karen Buck. “The key feature of Malden River Works is Equitable Resilience: a storm water infrastructure that transforms a wasteland into a community designed waterfront park for all.” “The MVP grant funding repwww.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM resents an exciting contribution to the ongoing work to build a better Malden River waterfront,” said Lewis. “I’ve been proud to work over the years with the Friends of the Malden River and the Mystic River Watershed Association to support climate resilience and environmental justice along the Malden River and I’m pleased to see the Commonwealth supporting these efforts.” “The Malden River Works ProjWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! ect is an incredible initiative that is working to create a system of greenways connecting Malden, Medford, and Everett. Right now, their efforts are focused on creating a climate resilient park on the Malden River’s banks,” said Donato. “This newest grant from the Baker-Polito administration will be instrumental in Steven Ultrino State Representative helping them to build a greener and more beautiful Malden.” “With climate change impacting every aspect of our lives, I am glad to prioritize state investments that support our cities and towns in addressing and negating its effects,” said Lipper-Garabedian. “Climate resilience is a crucial issue for the city, and I am pleased the Malden River Works coalition will receive grant money to supports its resiliency and access efforts, helping create a greener Malden for all.” “The Malden River Works is a crucial project that will create a more accessible and climate resilient community space along our waterfront,” said Ultrino. “I’m both pleased and excited to see the Baker-Polito administration support our efforts to Jason Lewis State Senator improve climate change resilience in Malden and encourage the development of community-oriented infrastructure projects with funds from this most recent grant.” Massachusetts’s landmark 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act enabled the creation of the MVP grant program nearly a decade later. Earlier this year the Legislature passed updated climate legislation into law to further assist the Commonwealth in collective efforts to reduce carbon and transition the Massachusetts economy into a clean energy future. The MVP program provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to identify climate hazards, assess vulnerabilities and develop plans to improve resilience to climate change. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Paul Donato State Representative
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