Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 10, 2021 Residents urged to shop locally for the holidays By Sandy Felder B etween supply chain issues and product shortages at the big chain stores, the time has never been better to shop locally for the holidays with small businesses. In addition to helping the local economy and your community, shopping with small businesses in your area is good for the soul. There are several wonderful new places in Malden where you can buy unique and beautiful gifts for every member of CLARK | FROM PAGE 1 core purpose of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – investing directly in American families to lower costs and build a stronger, more sustainable future. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the game changer we’ve been waiting for,” said Clark during the December 3 visit to Yu’s home. “With this new law, families, especially low-income families, will increase their energy efficiency and save money through reduced energy bills while collectively strengthening our climate resiliency as a nation. I’m grateful to Secretary Granholm and my Massachusetts colleagues for coming to Malden to highlight the importance of this critical program to our economic recovery and our future.” STUDENT | FROM PAGE 4 keting of fee-based perks. As I advocate for passage of the Student and Educator Data Privacy Act, I invite you to add your voice to the chorus for modernizing our state law framework. Check in with the students in your life about the education programs and apps they are utilizing. Follow up with school adthe family. Here are a few suggestions in Malden Center. The Gallery@57, which is located at 57 Pleasant St., has handmade gifts and fine art created by more than 50 local artists, as well as fair trade items imported for you by community members. Whether it be a hand beaded necklace or bracelet, a beautiful silk or hand felted scarf, a handcrafted belt, a handmade doll, a build a fairy kit, or beaded animals, there is so much to choose from at The Gallery@57. They have cards for Signed into law by President Joe Biden on November 15, the Act calls for an infusion of $3.5 billion into the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program. The investment is intended to cut energy costs by $283 per year for single-family homes and reduce the carbon footprint by 2.2 million tons per year as well as create and maintain approximately 8,500 jobs. “Cindy is one of millions of people across the country who has taken advantage of the Weatherization Assistance Program,” said Granholm. “That funding just got a lot bigger. What does it mean? It means that our house is warm.” The efficiency upgrades were completed by Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) and Action for Boston Commuministrators on privacy policies for student learning. Ask about the kinds of data being collected, access to that data, the software pre-installed on school-monitored devices, and the protocols in the event of a security breach. The Student and Educator Data Privacy Act is about cultivating trust – trust among schools, districts, students, teachall occasions, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Season’s Greetings. Malden Center Fine Wines, which is located at 220 Pleasant St., sells a wide range of spectacular wine, craft beer, spirits, gourmet cheeses and other delightful treats. In addition to their wonderful selection and free tastings on Fridays and Saturdays, their gourmet guru can make custom platters for a romantic dinner for two or for a large party. Their beautiful gift baskets are perfect for any occasion. nity Development (ABCD). Yu said her first experience with the Weatherization Assistance Program came last winter when her boiler broke. “I called ABCD and CAPIC for help,” she said. “They came in and helped us, which was awesome. With my two little babies, it means a lot for our family.” Markey lauded Yu for reaching out to ABCD and CAPIC. “My neighbor Cindy Yu partnered with CAPIC, Inc. and ABCD to weatherize her home and help her family save on energy costs,” he said. “She’s a sustainability leader for Malden and for the whole country. This $3.5 billion that we have is going to be used across the country, especially in the poorest communities, and $7 billion dollars for low-income heating assistance.” ers, third-party operators, and families. To ensure technology is employed and leveraged appropriately, Massachusetts law must acknowledge that data are now digital. We must establish high standards of privacy, security, transparency, and accountability regarding collection and use. It’s high time for the Student and Educator Data Privacy Act. I Soul City Yoga, which is located at 210 Pleasant St., offers classes in a safe practice space for all levels of yoga enthusiasts. Their community building practice celebrates diversity and representation. You can purchase gift certificates for the person who loves yoga or for someone who needs a place to find peace. The Closet Connection hopes to reopen at 173 Pleasant St. in the near future. Until then, you can browse couture handbags and gently worn designer clothing on their website at https://closetconnectionresale. com/ or see their collection of secondhand bargains on Instagram at https://www.instagram. com/maldenconsignment. For even more fun, join in one of their Facebook Live sales, which take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for high-end luxury items at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/closetconnectionvips/. For all other secondhand goodies, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/maldenconsignment on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Two Malden men indicted for drug trafficking By Christopher Roberson gor Desouza, 25, and Matthew Ramos, 24, both of Malden, were indicted on December 1 for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation. According to federal law enforcement officials, Desouza and Ramos had been moving fentanyl and methamphetamine “in and around the Malden area.” In addition, the drugs were altered to look like Adderall, Xanax and oxycodone. While searching the defendants’ residence, investigators allegedly recovered nearly 10,000 pills believed to be “thousands of methamphetamine pills pressed to resemble Adderall or Xanax.” Allegedly, thousands of compressed fentanyl pills were also found and looked very similar to oxycodone; in addition, investigators seized a gun, more than 200 rounds of ammunition, black tar heroin, MDMA crystals, cocaine and LSD. Desouza and Ramos are each charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and other illegal substances. Desouza was arraigned in federal court on December 3. The date of Ramos’ arraignment was not disclosed. Under federal law, Desouza and Ramos could face 15 years to life in prison, supervised release for nine years to life and fines of up to $15 million.
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