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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 30, 2022 Page 7 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 ed version by “Jawn P” Preziosa from the seminal Boston rap crew, Top Choice Clique. Nuno showcased on “Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee” before they fi nished with the funk-metal crowd pleaser, “Get the Funk Out.” Disclaimer: I had to be dragged kicking and screaming to this show (“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”) but gotta admit out loud that this was one of the best nights, like evah! Fenway Park lived up to its reputation as a fi rst-class music venue with great sight lines, pristine sound and over-accommodating personnel working the aisles. Aerosmith just killed it. Extreme realized yet another dream. And I got off my recliner for a night FUNDING | FROM PAGE 3 volved in the Regional Saugus River Watershed Vulnerability and Adaptation Study, which will study and provide adaptation recommendations for future climate resiliency planning as well as the two-year Wicked Cool Mystic program of community-centric pilot projects to help residents combat heat waves as a result of climate change. These regional initiatives around the watersheds have been awarded a combined total of $1,046,787 from the MVP Action Grants – a historic amount for the region. “I am excited to see the Governor and the State’s continued support for the Malden River Works project,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino (D-Malden). “As an Environmental Justice Community, it is crucial that we lead the way and highlight the importance of regional climate resilience planning for other cities and towns across the state. I would like to thank the leadership of the Malden River Works Steering Committee and hope to see even more collaboration across the region as we work together to build a more sustainable and climate resilient community.” “I’m delighted to see the City of Malden helping to lead the TRANSIT | FROM PAGE 3 stations, and enhancing regional connectivity within and outside of Malden. After this meeting, the project’s webpage will be updated to include an indepth summary of the workto-date and an online survey for residents who would like to provide feedback. Public input from the survey and meeting will inform the plan’s fi nal recommendations, which will be presented at the fi nal commucontributing to the local economy with each $27 two beer rounds. Insert smiley face. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – let’s wrap this up: This past summer marked the 31st anniversary of the Malden/Medford based hard rock outfi t Extreme’s number one Billboard hit, the acoustic ballad heard round the world, “More Than Words.” To put that into perspective, the legendary British rock band The Who never had a number one hit! Written on Gary’s front porch at his childhood home on Highland Avenue with partner in crime Nuno (Bettencourt), the song was often referred to by the band as “a blessing and a curse.” Gary recalled this in an interview with Los Angeles radio station KNAC: “That song gave us the freedom way toward a more sustainable future for our entire region,” said State Senator Jason Lewis (D-Fifth Middlesex). “The state legislature has prioritized funding for the MVP program because we understand how critical it is for local municipalities to receive both technical and fi nancial assistance to help mitigate the growing impacts from climate change, such as increased fl ooding and ecological damage. I’m hopeful that projects like Malden River Works will become a model for collaboration between state and local stakeholders to forge innovative and sustainable relationships with our natural environment.” “The Malden River Works Project has been making great progress and this funding will make sure that progress is able to continue,” said State Representative Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford). “Not only is this project bringing accessible outdoor space to Malden, it’s an important step in making sure that our community remains resilient to the eff ects of climate change. We must continue to fund climate sustainable infrastructure if we care about protecting our future.” “I’m thrilled that, through multiple grant rounds includnity discussion taking place on Wednesday, Dec 14. More information regarding this event will be posted on the City’s website closer to the date. To learn more about the Transit Action Plan, visit https:// www.cityofmalden.org/911/ Transit-Action-Plan or contact John Alessi, Transportation Planner at jalessi@cityofmalden.org. This project is being administered by the City of Malden’s Offi ce of Strategic Planning & Community Development. to make the record we really wanted to make when we started recording our third disc…It got us doing huge tours all over the states and around the world. As the nineties went on, however, we really started to resent the song. We were tagged ‘the More Than Words guys.’ We didn’t like the perception the song created about the band. I remember being on tour with Aerosmith in Poland, it was on that tour we decided we would not play the song. We just didn’t do it. A couple nights into the tour, Steven Tyler writes in big letters on our dressing room door, ‘play the (expletive deleted) song!’ His attitude was almost father-like. He was like, ‘look, this is your fi rst time in Poland. When do you think you will be back? They want to hear it, so play it!’” Postscript 1: Words from on ing this latest, Malden will have received upwards of $1 million in State funds through the MVP Program,” said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Malden, Melrose, Wakefi eld). “I was glad to join the full legislative delegation in advocating for the City's applications. The Malden River Works project represents a promising intersection in our priorities of climate resiliency and access to shared community spaces.” As the MVP program reaches its fi ve-year anniversary, EOEEA is formulating a process, trainings and resources – called “MVP Planning 2.0” – for updating MVP plans and the priority actions identifi ed within them. It is expected to launch in spring 2023. high! Thank you, Steven Tyler, for sage advice when Extreme needed you most! Postscript 2: I never said I was a huge Aerosmith fan: So, we are a couple songs into Aerosmith’s set, the big screen looming over our heads zooms in on all the players on stage. I say to myself I am loving Joey Kramer’s new moss. He’s grown it out long and he seems to have an extra bounce behind the kit. Show ends, Tyler is introducing the boys in the band when he gets to John Douglas on drums. Seems John is fi lling in for Kramer, who is not on tour with them this year. What are ya gonna do!? Postscript 3: This gem appeared in the Boston Herald back in ’09 titled “Not quite Van Halen”: “With all due respect to Gary Cherone, having Gary in Van Halen is like having Joe DeRita as the third Stooge. 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