THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 19, 2025 Page 5 HOUSING | FROM PAGE 1 work Volunteers of America have put into this project and I look forward to continuing the City’s partnership with them for years to come.” The development will rehabilitate the current structure to construct 12 studio rental units of veterans housing, 10 of which will be affordable. Of the project’s 10 affordable units, three will be restricted at 30% of the area median income (AMI); three will be restricted at 50% AMI; and four will be restricted at 80% AMI. VOAMASS will be offering supportive services and other care for residents as part of the proposed project. More info can be found at cityofmalden.org/ 105Salem. “We are grateful for our partnership with the City of Malden and the support of its Affordable Housing Trust Fund that will enable this innovative project to become reality,” said VOAMASS President & CEO Charles E. Gagnon. “Our combined efforts will ensure that those who put their life on the line for our freedom have safe, decent, modern, and affordable housing in a central location served by public transit.” VOAMASS has provided critical social services and has served vulnerable populations, particularly veterans, since its founding in 1934. They currently offer numerous supportive services; among them are veterans’ services and workforce development. They run and operate numerous residential properties across Massachusetts. This includes the Forestdale Park assisted-living facility in Malden and the Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center in Somerville. PROTECT | FROM PAGE 4 leadership on this necessary legislation.” Public transit workers also face assault with bodily fluids, such as saliva. MBTA workers were targeted by 38 bodily fluid assaults in 2024 alone. This legislation explicitly clarifies that assaults with bodily substances will be punished as assault. Offenders face a sentence ranging from a minimum of 90 days to two and a half years in a house of correction, a fine between $500 and $5,000, or both. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 An architect’s sketch of the 12-unit veterans housing development to be located at 105 Salem St. by Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS) thanks to an award by the City of Malden’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.(Courtesy photo) Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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