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City is on track with lead pipe replacement program By Barbara Taormina alden is well on the way to meeting its goal of replacing 150 lead water pipes for 2017. Under a new consent order with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the city must replace 150 lead water service lines each year for at least the next decade. Lead water pipes that run under city streets and connect with lead lines that run through private property into a home must be all replaced with copper pipes.
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“We’re making progress,� said City Engineer Gary Stead, who oversees the lead pipe replacement program. Stead said that, as of the end of July, the Water Department has replaced 57 lead service lines. The city has also hired two contractors who will each replace a minimum of 45 lead lines over the next several months. “That will get us over the 150 mark,� said Stead. Malden has been working for more than a decade to replace old water lines responsible for the elevated levels of lead found in tap water during semiannual testing. Exposure to lead can cause signifi-
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As Ward 3 goes, so goes the city By Barbara Taormina f you enjoy the rough and tumble of local politics, this year’s race for the Ward 3 seat on the City Council is worth watching no matter which ward you call home. Incumbent John Matheson, who is running for his fourth consecutive term, is being challenged by two political newcomers, Candace Julyan and Jennifer McClain. All three candidates say they are in it to win it, which means a primary election will be their first big test with voters. But beyond the campaign pageantry, the Ward 3 contest is noteworthy because, in
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to develop strategies to reduce the congestion on city roads. As a lawyer with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business, Matheson is a precise legislator who brings a combination of skills and experience to the table. He takes a detail-orientated approach to council business. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 200-page audit of city finances or a lengthy traffic study, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than likely that Matheson has read it cover to cover rather than just reviewing the executive summary. Julyan is a familiar face to many in Malden thanks to her work with Malden Reads, her leadership role on the Malden
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Councillor-at-Large David Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcangelo announces reelection campaign alden is a great community, and I am honored to represent our citizens as a City Councilor At-Large and to ask for your vote for reelection. With neighborhoods ranked amongst the most desirable places to live in the country, a diverse and wonderful community, and our rich history, Malden remains a terrific place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether it was working for our former State Senator on what later became five new K-8 schools or serving you as City Councilor to vote for a new police station and a revi-
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