THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2024 Page 3 Malden legislators announce $150,000 in One Stop for Growth grants tive Ultrino. “The funding for the housing and arts project will empower and strengthen our community.” “I’m glad to see these two Jason Lewis State Senator S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were pleased to announce that the City of Malden has received two One Stop for Growth grants from the state: a $125,000 Housing Choice grant from the Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities and a $25,000 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) grant from the Executive Offi ce of Economic Development. The One Stop for Growth grant programs are funded by the MasItalian Classes on Zoom Begin November 12th T he Appian Club will be hosting a holiday session of Italian lessons on Zoom, beginning Tuesday, November 12th, and ending on Tuesday, December 17th.Classes will be held Tuesday evenings and will follow the schedule below. The cost is $125.00 for the 6-week session. Teaching 2 different levels: Intermediate-Tuesdays, 7:309:00pm Conversational-Tuesdays, 6:007:30pm Please respond if you are interested in registering and I will provide further details and confi rm your enrollment. Beginners’ classes will resume in January. Please register now. Steven Ultrino State Representative sachusetts Legislature. The City of Malden will use the Housing Choice grant to update its Comprehensive Housing Plan and the MDI grant for technical assistance to create a public art plan for Malden downtown. “I’m thrilled that Malden has received these two competitive One Stop for Growth state grants,” said Senator Lewis. “These grants will be put to good use by the city to help address aff ordable housing needs and to expand public art in the downtown area.” Paul Donato State Representative “What an exciting announcement for Malden to have received two One Stop for Growth Grants! This funding will be used to further enhance affordable housing and expand the art community,” said Representative Donato. “I am looking forward to seeing the improvements these two grants make to our neighborhood.” “The One Stop for Growth grants will greatly support Malden’s eff orts towards aff ordable housing and public art in our downtown,” said RepresentaHe’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com jfitzpatrick McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Community One Stop for Growth grants benefi tting the City,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “These two competitive grants will ensure Malden’s affordable housing goals are supported while providing funding for downtown revitalization. This funding will aid the City as it continues to foster an inclusive and vibrant community, supporting residents and local businesses.”
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