THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 6, 2019 Page 9 DeMaria celebrates birthday with champagne toast By Tara Vocino A pproximately 75 people celebrated Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria’s birthday at Hoff’s Bakery last Wednesday night. Politicians, candidates, family and friends came out and enjoyed delicious carrot cake, champagne and party hats. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Campaign managers Susan Higgins and Kelly Yin hold up a “Where in the World is Councillor DeMaria?” sign; DeMaria asked residents to guess where she is, per 15 different locations, and also DeMaria’s biography, inside the lobby last Wednesday night at Hoff’s Bakery. David Hancock, Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria, daughter Lindsay Silvestro, Paula Higgins and sister-in-law Pamela DeMaria stand by Councillor DeMaria’s campaign sign. State Senator Jason Lewis (D-Fifth Middlesex) said he can’t think of a more amazing public servant who works incredibly well with all her colleagues. He thanked Councillor DeMaria for revitalizing art, new cannabis regulation and helping to build the first two Habitat for Humanity homes in Malden. Ward 7 School Committee Member candidate Michelle Luong, birthday girl Councillor Deborah DeMaria, and Luong’s husband, Jimmy Luong, stand by the colorful happy birthday banner. FAMILY PORTRAIT: Shown from left to right are daughter Lindsay Silvestro, Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria, daughter Melanie Strong and their father, Al DeMaria. Bir thday girl Council - lor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria said the City Council has turned a corner in Malden, working collaboratively. She thanked everyone for sharing her birthday, adding that while it’s been a great ride, there’s still more to do. She encouraged guests to visit the retail Hoff’s Bakery, which opened in March 2016. Husband Al DeMaria, birthday girl Councillor Deborah DeMaria and Ward 7 School Committee Member candidate Michelle Luong wish Councillor DeMaria a happy birthday. Ward 3 City Councillor candidate Amanda Linehan embraces her daughter, Georgia, 6, by the frozen desserts. Hoff’s Bakery President Vincent Frattura and Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria display a cheesecake assortment made onsite. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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