Adrian Madaro Advocates for New Senior
Center, Policies Aimed at Protecting Seniors
(East
Boston, February 2, 2015) - This
week candidate for State Representative Adrian Madaro announced
several policy initiatives to protect and better serve seniors in
our community, including the creation of a new Senior Center in East
Boston.
“Our seniors are the backbone of our community and I am grateful for
their hard work and dedication over many years to make East Boston a
vibrant place” said Madaro. “They deserve a top quality,
state-of-the-art senior center in their own community offering a
variety of activities to meet their needs.”
“Right now, our seniors get divided. They go to the Don Orione, to
the social centers, to Winthrop and elsewhere. There is not one
place where folks can go and socialize and have activities.” said
East Boston resident Adeline Carino. “We need a place in East Boston
for our seniors here and I am glad Adrian Madaro is speaking out on
this issue”
Fellow Eastie resident Fran Piantedosi agreed. "We need to ensure a
quality of life for our seniors. A senior center would greatly
benefit that by providing a safe place dedicated to seniors and
their needs.” said Piantedosi. “We all just want a nice place to
have as our own."
Madaro also committed to helping seniors make ends meet by
addressing the rising cost of housing and healthcare. As Chief of
Staff to Representative Carlo Basile, Madaro described many
instances where he worked with city and state agencies to find
affordable housing options for seniors. He is also proposing a pilot
partnership between the East Boston Foundation and private companies
like CVS, Walgreens and RiteAid to offer discount cards for East
Boston seniors on fixed income.
“No senior should have to worry about being priced out of the
neighborhood in which they grew up and raised their families because
of the high cost of rent or medications.” said Madaro. “As your
State Representative, I will work to create more affordable housing
options and to address the rising costs of medications and
co-payments for patients with chronic ailments.”
Adrian Madaro is a graduate of Boston Latin School and Tufts
University where he also earned a Masters in Public Policy and Urban
Planning. Adrian is an active member of the East Boston community,
serving as a board member of the East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center, Vice President of the YMCA, President of the Harborside
Community Council, Former Vice President of the Neighborhood of
Affordable Housing (NOAH), and Co-Chair and Founder of the Mario
Umana Public Service Fellowship.
