Updated: May 20, 2021
I'm pleased to announce that Malden has been awarded $102,000 in Shared Streets Grant funds from the Mass. Department of Transportation to install a two-way separated bike facility along the northwest side of Willow Street, along with crosswalk upgrades, flashing safety beacons, and a median island.
Updated: May 20, 2021
The House Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development has supplied information on certain programs funded by the American Rescue Plan catered towards restaurants and live venues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), will be used to provide application-based financial support to restaurants impacted by the pandemic. Assistance is based on revenue loss, payroll costs, and other factors. Small restaurants (not more than $500k in 2019 gross receipts) are guaranteed at least $5 billion in grants.
When made available to the public, the application will be available at this link: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options
The Shuttered Venues Grants recapitalize a $15 billion SBA program to assist operators of live venues impacted by COVID-19. Operators can sign up to be notified when the application is available (expected April 8th) at https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/svog-sign-up-form
Updated: May 20, 2021
I'm proud to announce that Housing Families and the Malden YMCA have received a total of $67,000 in After School and Out-of-School Time (ASOST) Quality Enhancements grants from the Commonwealth to improve the academic, physical, social, and emotional wellness of school-age youth both during the school year and in the summer.
