Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 29, 2023 Rep. Lipper-Garabedian hosts “Community Conversation” on housing O n September 14, 2023, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) hosted her 11th Community Conversation. The event focused on the Commonwealth’s housing crisis, a top concern AN for residents, with an overview of recently enacted state laws and investments, opportunities for further state and local action, and resources, opportunities and challenges faced when it comes to accessible, aff ordNGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM D 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com able and high-quality housing options in the Commonwealth. Lipper-Garabedian was joined by distinguished leaders from the state and local levels, as well as members of the housing advocacy sector. The Community Conversation included recorded remarks from Malden-Based Housing Families Inc. (HFI) and a Medford Community Housing client to humanize the discussion that followed. The Representative was joined by Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities Chief of Policy Eric Shupin, Malden Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development Deborah Burke, Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Deputy DirecKate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative tor of Public Policy “Abhi” Kurve, Massachusetts Housing Partnership Director of Home Ownership Elliot Schmiedl and Metro Housing Boston Director of Housing Supports Felisha Marshall. During the event, Representative Lipper-Garabedian provided an overview of the state of housing in Massachusetts, including challenges of insufficient supply and lack of affordability for both renters and homeowners. She further summarized recent legislative actions to address housing, such as blessing the creation of the new Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities, passing the Housing Choice Initiative and MBTA Zoning reforms and making historic investments in housing, including in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The Representative also highlighted related legislation introduced this session, including two bills she HOUSING | SEE PAGE 5 October Events for Friends of the Malden River ear Friends, we have postponed the October 9th meeting to the following week. The meeting will now take place on October 16th from 6:30-8:00 at the Cambridge Health Alliance, 195 Canal Street, Malden. Please note the meeting will also be held in a diff erent conference room, Room D/E/F-please follow the Friends of the Malden River signs. For additional directions call 617-460-6080. On October 7th, 8:30-Noon, we will be celebrating Indigenous People's Day on the Malden River behind City Yard at 356 Commercial Street in Malden. The schedule for the event is as follows: • 8:30 - Traditional Blessing of the land and the water • Community Building a fi sh weir: a traditional way of trapping fi sh • 10-12 - Canoe sessions Registration for the canoes is recommended but not absolutely necessary - there will be three boats for drop-ins. Please register at https://docs.google. EVENTS | SEE PAGE 8 FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP
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