The meeting of the geriatric authority on April 27 was cancelled due to an administrative issue; the meeting was not posted.  It has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 4:00PM at the Senior Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden, MA.  Come show your support and learn about the status of the license transfer.  There are hurdles that must be overcome for the license to be transferred, the biggest being funding.  We are hoping the Geriatric Authority will have learned how much money Mayor Howard is going to give the Authority.  If you recall, last June the Mayor said he would commit $600,000.  That amount, and more, is needed to support the running of McFadden until the headcount can be increased.  Due to the threat of closure, the number of beds filled has decreased.  The Authority needs the financial support to stay afloat until the beds are filled.  

  McFadden provides superb care and we cannot let our loved ones be moved out of their home, away from their fellow residents, the staff they love and the home they have known.  The residents of Malden need to let the Mayor and City Councilors know how important this facility is.  Call them and let them know how important McFadden is to the community.  Hope to see you Thursday.

Val