State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian

10/21/2026

Today was the annual Seafood Day at the State House! had the pleasure of attending to learn more about fishing sustainability efforts, the Commonwealth's commercial fishing industry, and the industry's economic contributions, while enjoying fresh seafood!

10/20/2026

ATTN : All three police departments in the District have been awarded a combined total of over $78,000 through the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. The Town of Wakefield, MA - Government Wakefield Police Department has been awarded $41,516, the City of Malden (Official) Malden Police has been awarded $20,000, and the City of Melrose - City Government Melrose, Massachusetts Police Department has been awarded $17,112 through this grant. This program, along with others, allow local public safety officials, community nonprofits, and state agencies to identify the most pressing traffic safety issues in their communities and direct funding toward their specific needs. Funded projects range from enforcement initiatives and traffic safety equipment to public outreach and education and improvements to crash data collection.

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/RoadSafetyGrants

10/19/2026

This weekend, I saw two of my office's former staffers, Diana and Julia. Diana served as a Fellow in my office and Julia served as my legislative aide. It was wonderful to catch up with you both and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

10/18/2026

Friday, I joined State Representative Paul Donato and other state and local leaders to attend the North Shore Housing Executive Directors Association annual legislative breakfast, alongside the City of Malden (Official) Housing Authority and its Executive Director, Steve Finn. We had the opportunity to discuss NSHEDA's legislative priorities, the current state of housing authorities in the Commonwealth, and FY27 state budget initiatives. The breakfast also included conversation with Massachusetts NAHRO. I look forward to continuing to work with local housing authorities and my legislative colleagues to continue to prioritize housing stability.

My office maintains a resource document to support individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of housing insecurity. It can be found at https://tinyurl.com/KLGHousingResources

10/17/2026

Yesterday, I attended the ribbon cutting for a new Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce member, The Card Shop. I was glad to present a citation with Representative Donald H. Wong from the House of Representatives to celebrate the opening and a new addition to the community in !

10/16/2026

ATTN : The City of Malden (Official) Malden Public Schools have been awarded $25,000 through the FY27 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant program to enhance supportive services or programs that facilitate the enrollment and attendance of students experiencing homelessness. This program aims to increase student attendance, improve academic achievement, and foster a sense of belonging.

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/FY27McKinneyVentoGrant

10/15/2026

ATTN : Early In-Person Voting for the 2026 General Election begins this weekend. There are many ways to exercise your democratic rights - vote by mail, vote early in-person, or vote on Election Day, November 3. Make sure to have your voice heard!

Early In-Person Voting locations include the following:
>> City of Melrose - City Government: City Hall Chamber at 562 Main St.
>> Town of Wakefield, MA - Government: Office of the Town Clerk in Town Hall at 1 Lafayette St.
>> City of Malden (Official): City Hall lobby at 215 Pleasant St. and on October 23 at Malden Police Station

For additional information about voting in the upcoming General Election, contact:
>> City of Melrose - City Government Election Office located at 562 Main St, call the office at (781) 979-4125 or visit https://tinyurl.com/Melrose2026Voting
>> Town of Wakefield, MA - Government Town Clerk located at 1 Lafayette St, call the office at (781) 246-6383, or visit https://tinyurl.com/Wakefield2026Voting
>> City of Malden (Official) City Clerk's Office located at 215 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor- Room 220, call the office at (781) 397-7116 or visit https://tinyurl.com/Malden2026Voting

10/14/2026

ATTN Small Businesses: The Office of the State Treasurer, in partnership with M&T Bank and Small Business MA, is hosting a virtual Small Business Empowerment Series, focusing on resources for small businesses. The first session is on Thursday, October 29, and the second session is on Thursday, November 5. Live interpretation will be available in Haitian Creole. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/EmpowermentSeriesSignUp.

ICYMI: I've maintained resource since becoming State Representative which periodically updates. You can access it here - https://tinyurl.com/KLG-Small-Businesses.

10/13/2026

ATTN : The City of Malden (Official) has been awarded $11,315,000, the Town of Wakefield, MA - Government has been awarded $6,600,000, and the City of Melrose - City Government has been awarded $75,000 through the FY27 Community One Stop for Growth grant program. I’m thrilled to see all three municipalities in the 32nd Middlesex District benefit this year from One Stop for Growth grants, with more than $17 million being invested across our District. The vast majority of this State funding will support our local efforts to address the Commonwealth's housing affordability crisis and unlock roughly 750 new homes. Additionally, these competitive dollars will enhance downtown revitalization, small business entrepreneurship, and the use of municipal assets. This program remains a testament to the power of strong state-local partnerships.

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/CommunityOneStopAwards

https://advocatenews.net/malden/news/governor-announces-103m-for-economic-development-and-housing-projects-in-greater-boston/

Largest amount of ‘One Stop’ funding issued in a single round in program’s history

10/11/2026

ATTN : The Town of Wakefield, MA - Government Wakefield Public Schools has been awarded $12,460 through the FY27 Computer Science (CS) Engage Grant Award program to support the District in completing the implementation of rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned Digital Literacy and Computer Science education in grades K–12.

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/FY27ComputerScienceGrant