THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 7 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Updates T he December meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held last Monday, December 11, at Melrose First Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. There were two classes in the morning: making money ties with Linda Camberlain using brand-new 16 one dollar bills with origami techniques; making Smurf ornaments and Santa hats taught by Gerri Tremonte. After the classes, a general meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022-2023 Secret Pals were revealed and new Secret Pals for 2023-2024 were given out to those members wanting to participate. Ev425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 Linda Camberlain taught origami one dollar bills tie. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) Gerri Tremonte taught Smurf ornaments and Santa Hats. Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) DAM | FROM PAGE 4 a long way in protecting our shorelines from future storm surges as we collectively plan for a more accessible, ecologically friendly lower Mystic. I want to thank Undersecretary Cooper, DCR Commissioner Arrigo, our municipal partners and especially the Mystic River Watershed Association for their vision and leadership on this issue.” The AED, built in 1966, prevents tidal flooding of the Mystic River Basin between the dam in Somerville and the Upper Mystic Lake Dam 6-miles upriver in Arlington and Medford. The Mystic River Basin includes the Mystic and Malden Rivers and Alewife Brook. The dam raise project design will take into account the anticipated impacts of sea level rise and climate change, enabling it to continue to prevent coastal flooding well into the future. The design of the project is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026, with construction expected to begin shortly after. The complete renovation of Draw Seven Park will include construction of a flood control berm to prevent coastal flooding, that in coordination with the AED project, will make the area more resilient to climate change. The park’s redesign includes many benefits to the community and the environment including maintaining and enhancing connections to the rest of the Mystic River Reservation, as well as to the newly completed path extension to Alford Street in Charlestown. The paths will connect Somerville to Everett and the Northern Strand Trail via the future Mystic River pedestrian bridge to Everett. The project will restore the park shoreline for stability, habitat value, and flood protection. The redesign will include inclusive and welcoming natural and recreational resources including paths for walking with viewing, bench seating, and overlook areas, a new lawn, and a renovated fishing pier. The project will also include more than 100 new trees to provide shade for visitors. The Draw Seven project is currently in the permitting phase and is anticipated to go to bid by summer 2024, with construction expected to start in spring 2025. Together, these projects will revive and improve a long-uneryone was excited about the holidays and enjoyed the social time after the meeting to talk with their friends. Our next meeting will be held January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church. All artists and crafters are welcome. We have members from 10 cities and towns around Melrose , from Chelsea to Winchester. If you have questions, would like more information about the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, call our Membership Chair, Dorothy Iudice, at 781-662-2099. We look forward to seeing you in 2024! Happy holidays and Happy New Year! derutilized waterfront park, making it more welcoming and attractive for recreation, building important trail connections, restoring the natural ecology, and upgrading AED utilities. These projects are part of DCR’s ongoing work to protect the state’s natural resources and improve climate resiliency at agency parks and in surrounding communities. We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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