Malden Police Receive $39,772 Edward J. Byrne Grant

I’m incredibly proud to announce that Malden Police just received $39,772 in Edward J Byrne Grant funding for a new electronic message board and for mental health crisis intervention training for officers. The training will be the first step toward a jail diversion program. The program’s goal will be to establish a mental health counselor staff position to respond to mental health crises and connect those in crisis with appropriate treatment.

I’m so glad that the City was able to take advantage of these funds made available through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security so that our City can be better equipped to treat mental illness. Thank you Peg Crowe for Ward 1 City Council for making this all possible!

Malden Orgs Receive $80,000 Health Resources in Action Grants

This morning, the Governor announced the award of Health Resources in Action (HRiA) COVID-19 Community Grants to community and faith-based organizations across the Commonwealth, with organizations serving Malden awarded just over $80,000. These organizations include Everett Haitian Community Center, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers, and New American Association of MA. These funds will help to build capacity and implement community interventions to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in communities experiencing the greatest inequities during the ongoing pandemic.

Grantees will build on the efforts of local and state officials, along with the Commonwealth's public messaging campaign to ensure that all residents of the Commonwealth have access to the information they need to keep themselves and members of their community safe.

Go to Mass.gov/StopCOVID19 for more information on how to keep you and your loved ones safe!

Thanking Local Businesses

Today, I want to give an enormous shout-out and thank you to these 8 businesses and organizations who have opened or reopened their doors in Malden during these past few months. Running a businesses or organization is never easy, but these folks have pushed through unprecedented circumstances to serve our community, and bring us some of the light we need during these tough times.

While I’m sad I wasn’t able to get an invitation to these ribbon cuttings over the past few months because of COVID restrictions, I’m thankful to Mayor Christenson for going above and beyond to remain vigilant and keep our community safe. However, as the State Representative for these businesses and organizations, I wanted to find a way to honor their service, and offer my support during these difficult times. To stay as COVID-safe as possible, I’ll be mailing each of these businesses and organizations a citation for their hard work in the coming days. I also want to encourage everyone who reads this post to pick at least one business or organization from the list below to support in the coming week:

Paws & Purrfection Company, My Pals Barbershop, Great Eastern Vintage Malden, Malden Islamic center - OCRC, Malden Center Fine Wines, Soul City Yoga, Biao Ge Pool Hall, and Beca Shoes