Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net ~ Political Endorsement ~ National Federation of Independent Business Endorses Dombroski in State Senate Race W www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM NFIB is the nation’s leading small-business advocacy association “The time has come for BeaAKEFIELD – State Senate Candidate and current Wakefield Town Councilor Ed Dombroski today announced that the National Federation of Independent Business for Massachusetts has endorsed his candidacy for the state Senate seat representing the Fifth Middlesex District, which includes the communities of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester. “I am honored to receive NFIB’s WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! endorsement,” Dombroski said. “As a small business owner myself, I understand firsthand the challenges that small businesses face – especially in responding to high inflation and soaring overhead costs. I am very pleased that NFIB saw my commitment to being a strong, tireless advocate for small businesses on Beacon Hill.” NFIB is the nation’s leading Ed Dombroski Wakefield Town Councilor/ candidate for State Senate small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers though their unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. con Hill to step up and provide crucial support to the small business community,” Dombroski continued. “I will work every day to make sure the Fifth Middlesex District is the best place to run a small business in Massachusetts.” Dombroski has called for immediate and targeted tax relief to help ease the increasing burdens on small businesses, most still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. “My opponent has consistently made it harder for small businesses to operate, voting against decreasing fees on small businesses and championing an 80% tax increase that will impact many small business owners. We deserve a change, and I pledge to be a voice for small businesses on Beacon Hill and to support policies that encourage entrepreneurs and make running a small business easier and less costly.” Dombroski is an attorney and small business owner and has served on the Wakefield Town Council for 6 years. He is endorsed by Governor Charlie Baker. More information can be found at www.EdforMA.com. New State Requirement for Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs Advocate Staff Report T here have been many articles circulating in various news outlets about the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announcement that as of Tuesday, November 1, 2022, mattresses and box springs will be prohibited by state law from being thrown away in the waste stream. What does this mean for Malden residents? For Malden to comply with the new state law, the process of using Malden’s Bulk Item policy for disposing of mattresses and box springs will no longer be permitted; instead, residents will be required to recycle them. To that end, the City of Malden has partnered with authorized mattress recycler HandUp to allow residents to easily recycle these items at the curb. As of November 1, Malden residents may directly contact HandUp to make an appointment for the curbside pickup of a mattress Mattress recycling diagram and/or box spring by going directly to the website www.handupmattress.com/curbside-pickup or by calling 774-271-8744. Please note: Curbside pickup will occur one time per week in Malden on Wednesdays, but residents must make an appointment with HandUp. The charge for each unit in a bedding set will be $55. For example, a king-sized mattress which usually comes with two twin box springs would require three separate fees for disposal of the whole set. DISPOSAL | SEE PAGE 4
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