Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 22, 2021 Friends of the Malden River launch inaugural Malden River Photo Contest T he revitalization of the Malden River is well underway. All one needs to do is come to the shores of the Malden River at River’s Edge Park in Medford or River Green Park in Everett or stand on the Medford Street Bridge in Malden. The restoration of the Malden River from an industrial wasteland back to its long ago natural beauty and grandeur is well underway. Considerable public and private investments at River’s Edge, River Green Park and the proposed new public park at Malden’s DPW have resulted in renewed interest and appreciation for this local jewel. The Friends of the Malden River (FoMR) invite community members and the general public to document these positive changes by participating ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 "We are hoping that everyone takes the opportunity to get out and vote," Desiderio said, noting that many of the municipal races in recent years have been very close results. "Every vote Grab a camera and send in an entry to the Friends of the Malden River Photo Contest! See details on the website https:// maldenriver.wordpress.com/. in a Photo Contest which showcases the Malden River in three categories: –Views of the Malden River –People enjoying the enviis important and we really can come together as a community and vote in this election." She also outlined the various methods available for voters to take part in the election. "We want to make sure everyone who wants to vote, does vote," Lawrence A. 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Other options available include voting by mail, with ballots accepted until 12 noon on Monday, November 1 (the day before the General Election) or traditional absentee ballots. Absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the Malden City Clerk's office at 781397-7116 or emailing cdesidecategory with the first-place winner receiving $20 and the second-place winner receiving $15. The contest began earlier this month and ends on November 15. All entries must be submitted to FoMR at their email address: friendsofthemaldenriver@gmail.com. Detailed contest information can be found on the FoMR website: https://maldenriver.wordpress.com/. Winners will be announced there in early December. Grab your camera or cell phone and spend an hour or two (or all day) exploring the banks and waters of the Malden River. There are many vantage and access places along the River. Check out the views from the Medford Street Bridge in Malden; visit the vistas and walkrio@cityofmalden.org. Desiderio also explained how new voting assistance is available from the city of Malden for voters who are either hearing or sight impaired and who may want to vote independently, without direct assistance from another person. "Some people do not want help, they do so much on their own despite their impairment, and want to vote by themselves as well," she said. Responding to an inquiry from Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Desiderio explained that Malden has the benefit of having all poll worker positions filled for this November 2 election, "but when we shift to three precincts per ward next year in 2022, there will be a need to staff eight additional precincts (with poll workers)." Desiderio talked about continuing efforts to reach out to ing paths at River’s Edge Park in Medford or stroll through the amazing, newly created River Green Park in Everett. You can easily walk to any of these locations or bike along the Northern Strand Community Trail adjoining or near the trails and walkways lining the Malden River. So, discover the Malden River again! Document your discoveries and you may even win a prize! **** The Friends of the Malden River is a community group working to promote awareness and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Founded in 2012, the group operates in Everett, Malden and Medford, the three communities that border the river. Malden Assistant Registrar of Voters Carolann Desiderio addresses the Malden City Council and delivers an update on the November 2 City Election. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) voters of Malden's many different cultures, including those whose first language is not English. Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O'Malley asked how Malden residents can help. Desiderio said it would be helpful if all voters continued to follow the COVID-19 related protocols which will still be in effect at the polls, which will include social distancing for those waiting in line as well as a mask-wearing policy for all those either working at the polls or voting. Desiderio said all election materials including sample ballots which voters may review for each of the city's eight wards are available on the city's Election Page on the Malden city website at www.cityofmalden.org.
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