Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 20, 2023 Healey-Driscoll Administration awards over $5.4M to help municipalities improve road safety R ecently, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 186 Massachusetts towns and cities will receive grant funds to support traffi c safety enforcement and outreach programming. The federal awards total upwards of $5.4 million invested in local roadway safety initiatives. A total of $5,449,584.03 has been awarded through the FY24 Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. The program is administered by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) and utilizes funds awarded by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration. The annual program provides funding to municipal police departments that propose traffi c safety projects in their community, including high visibility enforcement patrols, equipment to enhance road safety, such as digital speed signs, pedestrian and bicyclist safety initiatives and public outreach campaigns intended to educate community members and youth about roadway safety. “Whether by vehicle, bicycle or foot, everyone has the right to travel safely through our communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Through this program, we were able to award grants to every community that requested funding. The education, enforcement and outreach initiatives supported through these grants will help ensure safer roads for all.” “As a former mayor, I understand how important these grants are to ensuring safer streets in our neighborhoods,” said Lt. Governor Kimberley Driscoll. “Every community seeks to enhance the safety of their roadways, but each faces unique needs. This program provides cities and towns the fl exibility to identify and invest in the traffi c safety issues that are most pressing in their own communities.” “Aggressive and dangerous driving are a threat to every road user. Providing local law enforcement agencies with the resources necessary to enforce traffi c laws and educate members of their communities about distracted, impaired and aggressive driving is vital to ensuring the public’s safety,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy. “These grants allow towns and cities to approach traffi c safety initiatives in ways that make the most sense for the community’s needs.” “Tragically, the Covid-19 pandemic led to a secondary epidemic of increased traffic fatalities across the nation. As we work toward reducing the number of crashes on Massachusetts roads, it’s imperative that agencies involved in this mission have the resources they need to protect road users,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton. “The Municipal Road Safety Grant Program is designed to provide towns and cities with the flexibility to address their community’s needs along with the guidance and resources needed to ensure the success of traffi c safety initiatives. This collaborative approach is key to improving the safety of our roadways.” The Malden Police Department was awarded $59,950.00. Fright Night Movie Night at Malden Public Librar W “Night of the Living Dead” e’re coming to get you...Malden. Join us on the front lawn on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Halloween) at 6:30 p.m. to see the restored zombie classic: “Night of the Living Dead.” We will have a blow up screen, a bowl of candy and a prize for your best costume. Bring a blanket and a chair and settle in for the unsettling. We’ll start early enough for you still have time to haunt the downtown in all your ghoulish glory. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Iron Works location for this Beautiful Dutch Colonial 7 room 3 bdrm 2 full baths. Enter this home thru a lovely enclosed front porch into a great foyer with a double stairway to the 2nd floor. French doors thru out the first floor, gracious living room, open concept leading to formal dining room with built in china cabinet, updated kitchen, quartz counters and pantry. Exterior access thru a nice mudroom from the kitchen to a lovely trek deck, great for cookouts & entertaining overlooking a nice yard. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms all with ceiling fans, updated custom full bath and a small office, walk up attic. Basement has a playroom with wall to wall and new door. Garage is over sized, fenced yard, convenient location to Saugus Center, highway, restaurant’s, shopping and walking/bike trails. Offered at $699,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Malden resident Evan Montrose was accompanied by his mother Glady, father Ernest, sibling Khalik and Superintendent Alexander Dan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Everett resident Matt Almas, who is the team manager, was accompanied by his father, Roger, and Superintendent Alexander Dan. Malden resident Adam Elbadoui was accompanied by Team Manager Matt Almas, of Everett, and Superintendent Alexander Dan. Malden, Everett and Saugus MVRCS seniors celebrate Boys’ Soccer Senior Night By Tara Vocino M alden, Everett and Saugus seniors from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School celebrated their Boys’ Varsity Soccer Senior Night on Monday at home. Graham Kugele, of Melrose, Zach Rubin, of Stoneham, Liam Thompson, of Melrose and Shreyas Dass, of Stoneham, also celebrated their Senior Night. Saugus resident Ayoub Lamaallem presented flowers to his mother Amal, father Mohammed, sister Kawthar and Superintendent Alexander Dan. Malden resident Logan Cargill was accompanied by his parents, Liz and Chris, and Superintendent Alexander Dan. Malden resident Stevie Carter was accompanied by his mother Carrie and Superintendent Alexander Dan during Monday’s Boys’ Varsity Soccer Senior Night at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.
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