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Community groups to reach out to for survey efforts

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Community groups to reach out to for survey efforts

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favorable Malden City Councilors

Urban Media Arts for survey events (which promoted the Wicked Cool Malden in summer 2023 from MyRWA)

Bike to the Sea, Friends of the Roosevelt Park, Friends of the Malden River, Malden Senior Action Council, & other groups can pass along survey efforts

Free tree program for home owners within defined zone through Greening the Gateway Cities program: https://www.maurbancanopy.org/town/malden/

-Tai

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Ana Nenshati

Education: B.S. Environmental Studies, Suffolk University (2011)
Experience: 6+ years of tree planting in Lynn and Salem, member of Swampscott's Tree Committee, Americorps alumni with Maryland Conservation Corps
Interests: I enjoy running a women's jewelry and clothing shop with my mom in our hometown!
Favorite Tree: I started my career with Greening the Gateway Cities planting trees in Lynn, the city I grew up in. I noticed several properties had old and majestic Beech trees, and they quickly became a favorite. They are slow growing and have beautiful, dense canopies and smooth bark. As a big Lord of the Rings fan, I love that the 'Leaves of Lorien' in the story are newly-opened leaves from a Beech tree. In the Fall, as other deciduous trees fully lose their leaves, Beeches cling to some of theirs, persisting on even throughout the winter.

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Education: B.S. Environmental Studies, Suffolk University (2011) Experience: 6+ years of tree planting in Lynn and Salem, member of Swampscott's Tree Committee, Americorps alumni with Maryland Conservation Corps Interests: I enjoy running a women's jewelry and clothing shop with my mom in our hometown!

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Website for free tree program from City of Malden

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Website for free tree program from City of Malden

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https://www.cityofmalden.org/953/Greening-the-Gateway-Cities-Program

You have to agree to take care of tree for 2 years

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Greening the Gateway Cities Program | Malden, MA

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Greening the Gateway Cities aims to increase the urban tree canopy by planting and caring for trees, for free, in urban environmental justice neighborhoods. The GGC program has recently come to Malden and between now and 2024 it aims to cover 5% of target neighborhoods in new trees. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will plant and pay for the new trees.

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Agree. Also Radio, library and churches. All multilingual too.

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Agree. Also Radio, library and churches. All multilingual too.

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Perhaps have the Tree Warden,  Mr. Chris Rosa, give updates to folks about  air quality status & how to take action with greening the city

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Perhaps have the Tree Warden,  Mr. Chris Rosa, give updates to folks about  air quality status & how to take action with greening the city

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Amanda Lineham from Ward 3 has formed an "informal" group that's supportive of car-alternative transit modes called Malden Transit Equity Group

Steve Winslow (Ward 6), Carey McDonald (At-Large), Ryan O'Malley (Ward 4) are also generally supportive of car-free transit improvements

Winslow and O'Malley have significant City experience when leading transportation plans, improving traffic signaling boxes, & other related projects

-Tai

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Other Malden groups to reach out (in-person)

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Other Malden groups to reach out (in-person)

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Chinese Culture Connection (CCC)

Malden Senior Center/Malden Teen Center

Moroccan American Cultural & Community Center (MACCC)

-Tai

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Malden Green Fair might be happening April 2024

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Malden Green Fair might be happening April 2024

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News of happening in 2024 might be announced in March 2024 (if it's happening)

-Tai

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Shrub Seedling Giveaway

Tree Warden and Cemetery Superintendent Chris Rosa will give away seedlings for residents to take away and plant on their property. (Limited while supplies last)

Lead Health Homes Rehab & Home Energy Assessment Info

From the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Emmanuel Flarris will be on hand along with our partners from the MassSave program offering free home energy assessments as well as information about lead-safe homes.

Bike to the Sea - Bike Kitchen Demo

Members of the organization Bike to the Sea will be at the fair offering free bicycle assessments and some light repairs free of charge. This is to promote the implementation of their new "Bike Kitchen" which will be a permanent low-cost bicycle repair facility along the Northern Strand Community Trail on Canal Street.

Blue Bikes Demo and Pass Giveaway

Members of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development will be there with a Blue Bike for residents to demo. Residents can also walk away a free 30 day pass for a Blue Bikes membership. (Limited while supplies last)

Black Earth Composting

Take advantage of Malden's newest way to reduce waste while getting some nutrient-rich compost for your garden. The City of Malden is partnering with Black Earth Composting offering residents who sign up for weekly curbside food waste composting a free bin. This is a $40 value but must be proceeded by signing up for an annual subscription.

Paper Shred-cycling

For residents who have confidential documents that they would like to recycle but want them shredded first. Bring them down to the Green Malden Fair and take advantage of the on-site paper shredding event free of charge.

Malden River Works

Karen Buck from Malden River Works will be present to help residents learn more about the stewardship of the Malden River including information on the exciting ways in which the Malden River is transforming into a new recreation destination for residents as well as initiatives to make the river climate resilient.

Bulk Styrofoam Recycling

Bring your bulk pieces of Styrofoam to the Green Malden Fair to have them responsibly recycled. Place clean, dry Styrofoam in a sealed or tied off plastic bag to prevent them it from being broken up, soiled or becoming wet. All other Styrofoam including packing peanuts, colored foam, foam that is dirty are not accepted. (Please read the rules and guidelines for proper recycling of these materials before bring anything to the event)

EWaste Recycling

Computers, keyboards, CD Players, old mobile phones and more. Bring them to the Green Malden Fair for recycling. Electronics need to be placed in a bin or container. Non-working electronics should be recycled to prevent lead, mercury and other toxics they contain from posing health and environmental risks after disposal.

Please read the important rules and guidelines for proper recycling of these materials before bring anything to the event. Also, some things such as TV's and Computer Monitors will require a fee to recycle.

National Grid Discount Rate

Representatives from National Grid will be on hand to offer residents who qualify the ability to sign up for their discounted energy rates.

Friends of Roosevelt Park

FoRP will be on hand educating residents about their organization and environmental goals of their organization.

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Annual information fair that occurs during April (Earth Month). Discover ways that we are looking to build a greener Malden.