THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 18, 2024 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Page 13 What’s the plan for Roosevelt Park? Dear City of Malden Leadership, What is the plan to remove the lead contamination from Roosevelt Park? Earlier this week, Jim Parker from Nangle Associates referred the request for an update to Debbie Burke from the Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). Two weeks ago, Alex Pratt, from OSPCD, responded that the City was waiting for a plan to remove the lead soil at Roosevelt/Salemwood Park from Nangle Associates. If there is a plan, we are requesting that this information be released to the public immediately. The Roosevelt/Salemwood MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 more than most regarding many things transpiring in these here 5 square miles! He was a big fan of M.A.T.V. and Ronny Cox. After I appeared one night on Ronny’s ‘Live on Tape’ show he good naturedly busted beans about a garish hippy type of sweater I wore. We laughed out loud about that sweater for years. He was extremely proud of his time spent in the service. We would sit for hours and talk of his ‘adventures’ in the Philippines. And when he brought home all that gaudy bamboo furniture from the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ all we could do was shrug our shoulders and say, ‘really cool, Bouls!’ LOL! Steve also knew what was important in life. His wife Jackie, his children Jacqueline and Jesse, and his hometown of Malden were at the top of the list. A proud veteran Bouls unabashedly fl ew the American fl ag in his front yard. A tribute to his time spent in the service and for those who sacrifi ced all. But, without question, he was most appreciative (and proudest) of his family not hesitating to exPark Project was canceled in April 2024. Outreach to the Mayor's offi ce and OSPCD for updates has resulted in no answers. The families and staff at the Salemwood School and the Ward 5-1 neighborhood residents deserve an update. While residents and the school community wait for an update, we recently learned that the Ferryway School park is being resod with new natural grass and Phase 2 of Devir Park is underway. This is not the equity the City leadership speaks of. It is unfathomable how this one park was targeted to be renovated with no community press his love for them; for as long as we would listen. Our last time together was no diff erent. Steve had a special soul. Defi ne soul any which way you’d like. I’d match his up against anybody’s. Just want ya to know Bouls, you ain’t forgotten.” Postscript 2: Lawdy, I miss this kid. As the saying goes, the comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one. Postscript 3: Good day sunshine! This just in... congratulations to City of Malden Human Resource Director straight out of Edgeworth Anthony Chiccuarelli and his family on the arrival of their fi rst bundle of joy, granddaughter Emilia Bennett Troiani! Weighing in at a healthy 8 lbs. 10 oz., little Emilia is also the great-niece of these two wicked good guys, Chris and Kevin Bennett. Welcome to the world, little one. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate and can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net involvement and now it is being left to further deteriorate while lead contamination sits on the ground where children play every day and all other park renovations are underway or complete. While it is understandable that there is disappointment about the artificial turf field project being canceled, it is time to move on. The funding to get this project underway is available and in place through a city council approval to remove the lead contamination and other funding through the CPC, ARPA, HUD and other funding. The resources have been acquired and available to remove the lead contamination, fi x the drainage and resod the park with natural grass. The Malden Climate Plan has reinforced the need to maintain areas of fl ood mitigation, reduce areas which create heat islands and preserve our natural green space. In addition, the Mystic River Watershed has released a policy statement on the detrimental eff ects of artifi cial turf. There are many resources available to train and educate crews on how to organically maintain our grass fi elds and parks. It is imperative to educate our staff in order to maintain all our parks and athletic fi elds. We have to invest in our parks now and for the future. This is an open letter which will be shared publicly. Thank you. We look forward to hearing about an update for removal of contamination, updated drainage and installation of new grass sod at Roosevelt/Salemwood Park. Roosevelt/Salemwood Park is the perfect example to “lead by example” by using available resources to clean up the lead contamination and to preserve this natural green space for the sake of Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice. Sincerely yours, The Friends of Roosevelt Park If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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