Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 23, 2020 Spot Pond Greenway project details unveiled at virtual meeting Pathway’s route would stretch from Oak Grove section to Malden River and Northern Strand Bike Trail By Steve Freker B y the end of the virtual meeting, Ward Four Councillor Ryan O’Malley was beaming like a new dad passing out cigars after a new addition to the “roster.” He had good reason. While www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM there are many steps to be navigated in the future, one of the first ones along the way for the ambitious Spot Pond Brook Greenway project was a key step forward recently. A project shepherded by O’Malley from the outset, the Spot Pond Brook Greenway is envisioned as a multi-use, non-motorized path which would link the Oak Grove neighborhood to downtown Malden, the Northern Strand Community Trail (Malden Bike Path) and the Malden River. WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Nearly 50 on hand for virtual public meeting Nearly 50 people were on hand for the first public meeting (held virtually) for the new project, which proposes, on a smaller scale, to rival Malden’s Northern Strand Community Trail. Included in attendance were Mayor Gary Christenson and several of O’Malley’s fellow City Councillors. Ryan O’Malley Ward 4 Councillor “We want to make sure this is an asset to the community and something that makes us proud,” Councillor O’Malley said at the Sept. 30 public meeting. At the last City Council meeting, O’Malley thanked all those who attended and showed support for the project and told his colleagues he would keep them abreast of the progress of the project. “We have gotten a lot of positive feedback already, and we intend to get even more ideas on how to make this the best addition to our city.” At the public meeting, which is one of three scheduled in all, O’Malley introduced the architectural design firm which compiled the Spot Pond Greenway Feasibility Study, Shadley Associates. Presentation of feasibility study Led by one of the firm’s principals, Pam Shadley, and landscape architect Kathleen Vasseur, a detailed, slideshow-assisted presentation of the study was unveiled to those in attendance. Included was a history of the origins of the sites involved, including Spot Pond Brook and the culverts at the site in the Oak Grove neighborhood, next to the existing MBTA station. The presenters explained that the Greenway would travel through several different land parcels, some owned by or abutting property owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and the City of Malden. Some of the creation and construction of the Greenway, which at one proposed juncture includes traveling through Coytemore Lea Park PROJECT | SEE PAGE 7 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only
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