Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 30, 2022 Malden legislative delegation celebrates $50K Housing Choice Grant awarded to Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steve Ultrino, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Paul Donato applauded the announcement that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded the City of Malden a $50,000 Housing Choice Grant to develop a multifamily zoning proposal that will comply with the Multifamily Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities and further the city’s housing and economic development goals. State leaders joined together last week to celebrate this year’s Housing Choice Grant recipients. This grant is part of the state’s Community One Stop for Growth – “a single apLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net plication portal and collaborative review process of grant programs that make targeted investments based on a Development Continuum” – streamlining municipal grant proposals that fund economic development projects related to community capacity building, planning and zoning, site preparation, building construction and infrastructure. The Housing Choice Grant Program is a competitive grant program that rewards municipalities with a Housing Choice Designation that have produced a signifi cant number of housing units in the last fi ve years and that have adopted or established Best Practices that encourage housing production. This year, through CommuMARCHETTI CORP. On behalf of the Marchei Family, ha a Safe & Prosperous New Year! DIESEL TRUCK STOP nity One Stop for Growth, Malden also received $45,050 to develop its multimodal transportation plan and $30,000 to conduct a reuse study and operator request for proposals for the planned Center for the Arts & Culture. “I’m very pleased to see this funding from the state to support Malden’s ongoing eff orts to update the city’s zoning for multi-family housing,” said Senator Lewis. “This project will help create additional housing options with convenient access to public transportation and local services, while also continuing our eff orts to confront the climate crisis through stronger zoning plans for local housing.” “Housing is one of the greatest challenges facing residents OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM J Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Paul Donato State Representative of Malden right now. This grant funding will help to create affordable and ethical housing for many members of the Malden community,” said Representative Donato. “It was great to work with the rest of the Malden Delegation on this funding and I look forward to seeing these projects advance.” “I’m thrilled that Malden has been awarded $50,000 in State funds through the Housing Choice Program,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “These continued investments, which will be used to ensure compliance with the Multifamily Zoning Requirement for MBTA Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Communities, are a recognition of Malden’s leadership in promoting accessibility to public transit, as well as housing and economic development.” “This Housing Choice Grant will allow us to explore multiple zoning options that comply with the new MBTA communities multi-family zoning requirements to determine the best path forward for Malden,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “Without these resources, we would not be able to conduct the technical analysis and public engagement needed to develop solutions that work for our community.” Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living anuary 26, 2023, 5:00 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group for caregivers is now meeting in person at Forestdale Park! Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781-333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofi t Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.
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