Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 20, 2023 ‘Living with Coyotes’ Public Safety Seminar will be held on January 26 City of Malden and Animal Control hosting informational event at Forestdale School; presentation open to locals and nonresidents By Steve Freker T hey’re here... and they’re here to stay. It is safe to say you do not have to look far after the sun goes down to see a coyote in many communities in Massachusetts – including Malden. In an effort to spread more and better information about coyotes and how we can live with and handle interactions with them, the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department/Animal Control are hosting a special presentation on coyote behavior and concerns for anyone from the region interested in this topic. Residents from all three cities sharing a border with Malden in the Advocate readership area – Everett, Saugus, Revere – are welcome as well. “Living with Coyotes” will be hosted at the Forestdale K-8 School auditorium in Malden on Thursday, January 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Forestdale School is located at 74 Sylvan St. Along with city officials, including Officer Kevin Alkins from Animal Control and others from the Malden PD, on hand will be MassWildlife Biologist Charlie Bird. Bird will be discussing coyote behavior and ways Malden residents can avoid and reduce any intrusive behaviors from these animals. A question-answer session will be included as part of the presentation. InformaThe City of Malden and Malden Police Department are joining with MassWildlife in a comprehensive presentation for Malden residents and nonresidents, “Living With Coyotes.” The presentation is planned for Thursday, January 26 at the Forestdale K-8 School auditorium (74 Sylvan St., Malden) at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and no registration is required. tional handouts will be available as well. The Malden Police Department encourages all residents to consider attending “Living with Coyotes.” For more information, contact the Malden Police Department at (781) 397-7171 x1302. “There will be a great deal of We Sell Cigars & Accessories! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! WINTER WARM-UP SPECIALS CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba...ONLY$43.95 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 information presented at this event and this is a topic that we deal with on a daily basis,” Officer Alkins said. “We have had coyote sightings and coyotes roaming here in Malden and all around in surrounding communities for many years,” Officer Alkins told the Advocate. “This will be a great opportunity for people to [learn] first-hand information from those who study wildlife every day. We hope many residents consider attending the presentation on January 26.” The coyote issue is one that is nationwide. Coyotes, wildlife experts attest, can be found in every state in the nation, exKevin Alkins Animal Control Officer cept Hawaii. There are an estimated 5.3 million coyotes in the United States, with up to 19 species and subspecies, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. As for a threat factor, coyotes traditionally are not a COYOTES | SEE PAGE 7 There are an estimated 12,000 coyotes in Massachusetts and over five million nationwide. Coyotes are present is all U.S. states except Hawaii.
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