Malden Awarded $45K Grant To Finish Senior Center Upgrades

MALDEN, MA —The city was recently awarded a $45,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to finish accessibility upgrades to the Malden Senior Community Center. The building houses programs for senior residents, as well as for the Malden Teen Enrichment Center, which runs after-school programs daily.

The funding will go toward upgrading the accessible elements in the bathrooms at the center, including the installation of handicap openers on doors and self-closing hinges on the stalls. In addition, the project will include the replacement of handrails on the ramp to the stage in the auditorium, as well as upgrades to some minor non-compliant features.

"I appreciate the continued work and advocacy of our Disability Commission and want to thank member Frank Cina and Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin for taking the lead on this grant application," Mayor Gary Christenson said in a statement. "Due to the high use and traffic of this building, it is imperative that we ensure that individuals of all abilities are afforded access and an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the programs and services offered at the facility."