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New City Council President O’Malley hits the ground running in first meeting of New Year Council committee assignments are made; some changes are proposed and expected to be approved By Steve Freker N ew Malden City Council President Ryan O’Malley banged the gavel for the first time Tuesday night, January 7 at the first meeting of the New Year. Councillor O’Malley, who represents Ward 4, hit the ground running in City Council Meeting #1 of 2025 as he outlined some of his personal leadership goals for the coming year in addition to announcing his apCOUNCIL | SEE PAGE 8 State Senator Jason Lewis Sworn in for Seventh Term Senator Ed Markey, Susan Lewis (wife of Senator Lewis), and State Senator Jason Lewis (left to right). S The Malden City Council kicked off a new year for 2025 on Tuesday evening. The City Council members, pictured from left to right: Back row: Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Craig Spadafora (at-large), Karen Colón Hayes (at-large), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Council President Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Stephen Winslow (Ward 6); front row: Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Carey McDonald (at-large), Ari Taylor (Ward 5) and Amanda Linehan (Ward 3). (Courtesy/City of Malden) tate Senator Jason Lewis was sworn in for a 7th term during ceremonies on New Year’s Day at the State House. “I was thrilled to be swornin on January 1st by Governor Healey for another term as your State Senator. I appreciate the confidence that you have continued to place in me to represent you in the Massachusetts Legislature.” “As my team and I prepare for this new legislative session, we are setting our priorities and updating our policy agenda. To help us in this effort, we are eager to hear input and feedback from our constituents on the issues that are most important to you and your families. If you live in the district that I represent (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and parts of Winchester), please take a few minutes to complete the brief surSWORN | SEE PAGE 12 Malden legislators help create law to combat substance use disorder Special to The Advocate I n December, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation that will combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD). An Act relative to treatments and LAW | SEE PAGE 8 Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Paul Donato State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Malden’s bilingual voting rights grade is an A- for 2024! Special to The Advocate A lthough report card day can be daunting, Mayor Gary Christenson was thrilled when he received the report for Malden’s 2024 election cycle. Overall, the city earned a final grade of A-! City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio and employees worked hard over the last year to ensure full and meaningful voter access and participation. In 2023 the City Clerk’s Office helped advocate for Malden’s Transliteration Bill to ensure that Malden’s ballots were made fully bilingual in Chinese with the transliteration of each candidate’s name. Over the last year, the Mayor and Clerk Desiderio met regularly with several organizations and advocacy groups to work on ways to improve voter accessibility. Following the Presidential Election, the city Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! was randomly selected for a voting audit, which went smoothly and further demonstrated Malden’s commitment to fair elections. The collaborative efforts paid off, as the city received its highest grades in areas like the city’s community outreach efforts, the translation of polling place signage, targeted outreach and information sessions, trainings on cultural sensitivity and the use of bilingual poll workers. “We deeply value our ongoing collaboration with the City of Malden,” said Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition Vice President Yu Sin Mok. “The progress in language access over the past few years highlights the power of meaningful partnerships between grassroots community groups and city leaders. We are proud to see Malden’s significant strides in ensuring equitable access for all voters. We hope this collaboration inspires neighboring cities to strengthen their support for Limited English Proficient voters.” www.810bargrille.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 3 Generations & Celebrations Charter School coordinates holiday bash at 630 Salem St. Carol Morse was among the residents who won giveaways provided by the charter school. She’s shown here with the poinsettia bouquet and scratch ticket she won. (Courtesy photo) M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) held many holiday events and activities in partnership with the Malden Housing Authority, but one celebration involved some special guests. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) made its annuTaylor, led a program of holiday songs. Residents joined in and sang along to their favorites. The school also provided lottery-style giveaways, offering numerous scratch tickets, poinsettia bouquets and other prizes. Residents had a wonderful time and it put everyone in a joyous mood for the holidays. MVES would like to thank the students, staff and parents for their efforts. MVES would also Students from Malden, Saugus and other local communities performed in the MVRCS school band to the delight of residents at 630 Salem St. in Malden. They were led by Music Director Robert Taylor. (Courtesy photo) like to thank the Malden Housing Authority for making this beloved tradition part of the holiday festivities at 630 Salem St. To learn more about MVES and its services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities, please call 781-324-7705 or visit www.mves.org. More information about MVRCS is available at www.mvrcs.com. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Marina Silva, of Medford, and Madot Guesh, of Malden, were among the students serving dinner at the holiday party presented by MVRCS at 630 Salem St. in Malden. (Courtesy photo) al holiday visit to 630 Salem St. in Malden. Students from MVRCS’ lower and upper schools transformed the festive Common Room at 630 Salem, making space for the young visitors to share music, food and fun. The evening got underway with an elaborate holiday banquet presented by the school. Students even helped to serve the meal. The school band, guided by Music Director Robert

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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Retirement Congratulations to Officer Steve Bellavia By Peter Levine I t is said in “Malden Musings” – random thoughts and assorted post-holiday season ramblings... • One of the best Christmas themed radio shows every year is Angelynn Grants’ ode to the holiday season over at WMBR 88.1. Her December 20 edition was a banger with a boatload of classics, including the following: “Hello, Mister Kringle” by Kay Kaiser, “Sleigh Ride” by Ella Fitzgerald, “Jingle Bells” by the Steve Allen Trio, “December” by Kay Starr and “Go Where I Send Thee” by the Golden Gate Quartet. • Listen up Maldonia! If you Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 don’t know by now Neil Sullivan’s holiday pies at his joint on Pleasant Street (Cornucopia Café) are the best darn pies on the North Shore! How on earth can I assert such a proclamation with so much confidence?! Fuhgeddaboudit! Cuz I was the very happy recipient of a couple of his Apple/Peach Crunch deluxe treasures, and I nearly bust out of my black Adidas sweatpants devouring my fair share these past holidays. So, Malden, next time you see Neil make sure you order one of his famous pies – do yourself a favor; indulge then fuhgeddaboudit! • Roberta “Bobbie” (Romsey) Bloom, 95, of Dedham, formerly of Randolph & 1946 Malden High School graduate. I have her yearbook right here in front of me; she is absolutely adorable and lived at 100 Harvard St. She is “neatness itself and attractive and will never break her word.” How cool is that?! May her memory be a blessing. • Maldonia! Please welcome to Team Malden our newest Director in the Human Resources Department at City Hall, Odelisa Macedo. Odelisa follows in the very large Chuck Taylor’s of outgoing Edgeworth legend Anthony “Matt’s Little Brother” Chiccuarelli, who leaves after many years of working for the city he loves, grew up in and knew where all the best places to catch last call at were. Rumor has it that in retirement Chic will follow Bruce to every corner of the earth to hear the perfect version of “New York City Serenade.” Fun Odelisa trivia: In 2018 Odelisa rode a camel in the Sahara Desert in Taouz, Morocco. “Malden Musings” welcomes you, Odelisa, with open arms and wishes you much success. • Steve Bellavia has left the building. As Rick Pitino once ranted, “there’ll be no ‘Steve Bellavia’ walking through that door anytime soon!” Yes Maldonia, the Malden Police Department took another hit last month with the retirement of Belmont School Yard’s most famous son, Steve From the Earl Barter archives: His grandfather David Brickman with 1976 presidential hopeful – the peanut farmer from Georgia – Jimmy Carter. “Bain” Bellavia. After 37 years of devoted service to the MPD, Bain retired on November 30, relinquishing his position as the most senior patrolman on the force. Never seeking the limelight, like many of his generation, his distinguished career nonetheless deserves recognition and much more. So, here ya go, Steve... I remember Bain as a really “good kid” growing up. I also remember when he was part of that dynamic duo on the mound for the Belmont School Yard softball team of the old Ronny Cox organized Outreach Softball League. Along with Donny Boyce during the 1970s through the 1980s they simply dominated. Steve came at you from the right and Donny from the left. Boyce and Bain and “pray for rain” (who recognizes where this came from?)! An unbeatable combo with the Belmont 10 taking many championships during that era. • Steve is one of the last men standing, as the saying goes – officers who joined the force during the Reagan Era who helped transform the MPD into the envy of most forces on the North Shore and beyond – now retired contemporaries all serving honorably and with the highest sense of integrity, such as Kevin Molis, George Grimes, — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured

Gary Hennessey, Frankie Spinale, Paul Skiffington and John Crannell. Each one a fine human being and 1975 MHS grads to boot. Skiff was MHS class of ’76 and Chief Molis was MC ’75, but we don’t hold that against them and still consider them one of us – LOL. Thank you, gentlemen, for your service and dedication to Malden. You all done us proud. Steve, all the best in retirement! You also done really good, my friend, stay well. • Wait one moment, Maldonia, late breaking correspondence from Steve’s big brother, 1974 MHS grad and anchor at third base with all those great Belmont Yard softball teams, big bro Fanny: “When we were growing up, it was pretty obvious that Steve wanted to pursue a career as either a firefighter or a police officer. So, when he graduated from the police academy and became an officer in the Malden Police Department, our entire family was very happy for him as well as very proud of him. He knew what he wanted to do, and he made it happen! The fact that he remained on the force for 30 plus years is indicative of his loyalty to the department and his commitment to the community. Enjoy your retirement, little brother!” • I am quite positive former Belmont Yard teammates (those who have passed on and those who are still with us), such as Dave Hammersley, Mike Ploumbidis, (the late) Mike Berry, (the late) Richie Danforth, Mike Cincotta, Tony Izzicupo, Wayne Vetree, (the late) Mike Moriarty, Mike Buckley, Dave Morrelli and his other big bro Bobby, would want to wish him all the best in life in retirement. Mazel Tov, Steve. Former corner office holder Jimmy Carter, after giving back to humanity his whole darn life “went on to his great reward” last week at age 100. My first vote back in the bicentennial year of 1976 shortly before his brother Billy turned me on to one of the best bad beers of all time, “Billy Beer!” Bowman Street’s most famous son, Kevin Larson (of course), had a brief encounter with fame way back when, and he is not shy in sharing his stories... A Walk Down Memory Lane: Kevin Larson’s Encounters with History Longtime Maldonian and Edyou, from the life of Kevin Larson: • The Year was 1976... It was sometime in March, and a youthful Kevin was working for Arthur Gobbeo. Alongside his brother Eddie, he was handling the Malden Evening News (MEN) for Arthur. The MEN’s office, nestled on Medford Street (not far from the old Stadium Cafe), was a pristine, opulent building. David Brickman, the editor, always had a special fondness for Kevin, constantly joking that he would (someday) be mayor of Malden. • Political Fever in the Air.... The Democratic Presidential Primaries were just a week away, and the MEN office became a hotspot for presidential hopefuls. Each candidate who walked through those doors was greeted by Mr. Brickman. One day, over the intercom, Mr. Brickman’s voice resonated, summoning Kevin to his office. Kevin, ever the political enthusiast, eagerly made his way down the hall. Mr. Brickman, fully aware of Kevin’s budding passion for politics, had a surprise in store. • A Presidential Encounter... As Kevin sat outside the office, anticipation buzzing, Mr. Brickman’s secretary ushered him in. There stood Mr. Brickman with another gentleman. With a twinkle in his eye, Mr. Brickman asked, “Do you know who this is?” Kevin, with confidence and bravado, replied, “Of course I do; you’re running for President of the U.S. You’re the peanut farmer from Georgia, Jimmy Carter!” The room erupted in laughter. Kevin shook hands with Carter, an unforgettable moment etched in time. Though the photo of this encounter remains elusive, Kevin’s vivid memory of that day lives on. • More Faces of History... The parade of politicians didn’t stop with Carter. Another notable figure was Elliot Richardson. In a similar fashion, Mr. Brickman asked Kevin if he recognized the gentleman. Kevin’s reply was spot on once again: “Yes, I know who you are. You were the Attorney General for Richard Nixon during the ‘Saturday Night Massacre!’” More laughter ensued, further cementing Kevin’s role as the office’s political prodigy. • The Pillars of Passion... THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Kevin’s love for Malden histodie’s little brother, Kevin, recently reached out with another captivating tale – true stories, mind ry and American history wasn’t born in isolation. He attributes this passion to three remarkable Malden educators: Mr. Frank Adorn, Mr. Anthony Bavaro and Mr. Tom O’Donnell. These incredible social studies and history teachers left an indelible mark on Kevin, fueling his lifelong appreciation for the past, especially Malden’s past. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just Page 7 one more thing, sir” – for no other reason than I am a big Danny Meyers fan (and I heard from Harold Sparrow recently when I left him and Danny off a list of Malden hoop studs from 1972), this week we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Danny making the 1st Team Catholic Conference All-Star Basketball Team at Malden Catholic in 1974 with teammate (6' 8") Harold “Puggo” Sparrow making the 2nd team. As I’ve stated before, Danny would have scored 40-plus per game in his sleep if the 3-point line were around – his range realized through hard work his whole life growing up. Danny dreamed of wearing the Bue & Gold for M.H.S. as a young baller, but M.C. provided a somewhat better hoop path for him. After much anguished reflection, he transferred as a sophomore. 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O’Malley opened a brief presentation to his colleagues and the public by delineating some personal leadership/procedural goals LAW| FROM PAGE 1 coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure expands non-opioid pain treatments, establishes licensing for recovery coaches and supports preghe has for the coming year. He used the acronym “ENGAGE” in his outline: —Embrace technology and off nights for some committee meetings —Notify Mayor to submit proposals directly to City Council or Committees —Go directly to committees with papers from Councillors —Allow public to remotely access ALL meetings over “Teams” (a technological service) —Generate 2025 Goals for City Council at second meeting —Encourage key resources to participate in City Council meetings O’Malley called them “over-arching goals,” which he said he compiled after consultation with the city’s Chief Strategy Officer, Ron Hogan. The intent, the Council President said, is to streamline the work of the Council as it collaborates with other resources and personnel. nant women and their children who have been exposed to certain substances. In the summer of 2024, both the House of Representatives and Senate passed versions of the bill, and a conference committee was appointed to resolve them. Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $2.839 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.359 Kerosene Available! HEATING O L IL ULS $4.759 $3.24 9 DEF Call for Current Price! 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Chapter 285 will greatly expand access to opioid-reversal drugs like naloxone. In 2023, 2,125 lives were lost as a result of an overdose, 232 fewer than in 2022, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Since 2023, naloxone has reversed more than 10,000 overdoses in Massachusetts. “The devastating impacts of substance use disorder cause immeasurable pain to families, friends, and neighbors in our communities, especially for those who have lost loved ones,” said Senator Lewis. “This new law will help more people along their journey to recovery and save many lives.” “This recovery bill represents a monumental step in ensuring that people with substance use disorders have access to comprehensive treatment and recovery support,” said Representative Donato. “By establishing licensure for recovery coaches, we are certifying a workforce to assist individuals on their path towards recovery.” “This law is a powerful step forHours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM ward in our fight against the opioid crisis,” said Representative Ultrino. “By expanding access to treatment, supporting recovery, and providing the resources necessary for long-term success, we are giving individuals the opportunity to reclaim their lives and rebuild stronger, healthier commucelebration 25 years away in 2049. If we can start saving something now every year, we could make it happen.” The new Council President also announced the consolidation of the Public Property, Public Works and Cemetery Committees into one committee: Public Property. This committee was one of those he announced would be increased from three to five members. O’Malley also said it was intended for this move to be codified, or made permanent in the Council rules, by vote of the members. O’Malley then announced the Council Committee assignments for the coming 2025 municipal legislative year. See separate story box with full City Council Committee assignments listed. The chairpersons for the major, standing Council committees are as follows: —Community Engagement & nities for all.” “I was glad to join the Legislature to enact this timely piece of legislation to address our state’s ongoing opioid epidemic,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Too many families have lost loved ones to addiction. With critical provisions aimed at expanding access to resources like reversal drugs and recovery coaches and protections for our public health and harm reduction workers, this bill will save lives.” Key provisions of the legislation: • Mandating that all health insurance plans cover opioid reversal drugs, such as naloxone and Narcan – without cost-sharing or prior authorization • Educating patients with a history of opioid use about reversal drugs by requiring hospitals and SUD treatment facilities to teach patients about opioid reversal drugs and to prescribe or dispense at least two doses to at-risk patients upon discharge • Requiring pharmacies to maintain a sufficient supply of opioid reversal drugs in areas with high incidences of overdoses • Establishing recovery coach licensure under the DPH and requiring health insurance plans to cover recovery coach services • Expanding access to non-opioid pain treatments by incorporating non-opioid alternatives into provider training and updating insurance provider requirements to ensure inclusion of non-opioid Inclusion Committee: Chairperson Karen Colón Hayes (at-large). —Finance Committee: Chairperson Carey McDonald (at-large). —License Committee: Chairperson Jadeane Sica (Ward 8). —Personnel & Appointments Committee: Chairperson Amanda Linehan (Ward 3). —Public Safety Committee: Chairperson Paul Condon (Ward 2). —Public Property Committee (with Public Works and Cemetery): Chairperson Craig Spadafora (atlarge). —Rules & Ordinance Committee: Chairperson Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). The City Council voted unanimously to accept the Council Committee assignments, with the intention of taking another vote at the next full Council meeting to codify the Public Property change in both name and number of members (from three to five). treatments • Boosting anti-discrimination protections for people with SUD by clarifying DPH’s authority to enforce anti-discrimination protections; prohibiting discrimination against those lawfully possessing or taking medication for opioid-related SUD treatment • Promoting the recovery of pregnant women on medications for SUD by clarifying that encountering a substance-exposed newborn does not trigger an automatic referral to the Department of Children and Families, and directing the department to lead the creation of regulations related to care, treatment and reporting of substance-exposed newborns • Protecting public health and harm reduction organizations from professional disciplinary action or civil or criminal liability if they are providing drug-checking services in good faith, and shielding individuals from criminal liability when seeking treatment from such organizations to help detect and protect against deadly contaminants that are increasingly found in the drug supply • Prohibiting life insurance companies from limiting or refusing coverage to a person solely because they obtained an opioid-reversal drug, and restricting medical malpractice insurers from discriminating against health care practitioners who provide harm reduction services Call Driveways from $35 FLEET Prices subject to change

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 9 Malden City Council Committee Assignments for 2025 M alden City Council President Ryan O’Malley at Tuesday night’s first regular City Council meeting of 2025 announced the City Council Committee assignments for the coming year. STANDING COMMITTEES Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee Karen Colón Hayes, Chair Carey McDonald, Vice Chair Craig Spadafora, Member **** Finance Committee McDonald, Chair Colón Hayes, Vice Chair Spadafora, Paul Condon, Peg Crowe, Stephen Winslow, Members *** License Committee Jadeane Sica, Chair Condon, Vice Chair Colón Hayes, McDonald, Taylor, Members *** Personnel & Appointments Committee Amanda Linehan, Chair Peg Crowe, Vice Chair Condon, Colón Hayes, Taylor, Members *** Public Safety Committee Condon, Chair McDonald, Vice Chair Sica, Winslow, Simonelli, Members *** Public Property Committee Simonelli, Member Carol Ann Desiderio, City Clerk (Ex Officio) Ron Hogan, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer (Ex Officio) *** Quadricentennial Planning Spadafora, Chair McDonald, Vice Chair Sica, O’Malley, Linehan, Members *** Rules & Ordinance Committee Winslow, Chair Linehan, Vice Chair Crowe, O’Malley, Taylor, Members *** SPECIAL COMMITTEES Arts & Culture Committee (NEW) Taylor, Chair Linehan, Vice Chair Crowe, Sica, O’Malley, Members *** Community Traditions Committee (NEW) Sica, Chair O’Malley, Vice Chair Condon, Crowe, Colón Hayes, Members *** Charter Review Committee Winslow, Chair O’Malley, Vice Char Committee (1649-2049) O’Malley, Chair Spadafora, Vice Chair McDonald, Member Mayor or Designee (Ex Officio) CFO or Designee (Ex Officio) 375th Committee Member, TBD Chamber of Commerce Rep, TBD *** Waterfront Access Committee Colón Hayes, Chair Crowe, Vice Chair Sica, O’Malley, Winslow, Members Neal Anderson, Harbor Master (Ex Officio) *** EX OFFICIO COMMITTEES Affordable Housing Trust Fund Linehan *** Climate Action & Sustainability O’Malley *** Complete Streets Winslow *** Comprehensive Plan Steering O’Malley, Linehan *** Upcoming Movie Night at the Malden Public Library: “The Outrun” J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a 2024 movie based on the bestselling memoir “The Outrun” by Amy Liptrot. This movie stars Saoirse Ronan. “After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands where she grew up.” Rated R – 118 minutes. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Library Trustee O’Malley *** Malden River Works Colón Hayes *** Open Space Taylor, Colón Hayes *** Problem Properties Crowe *** Sign Design Spadafora, Taylor *** Site Plan Review/ RIO/MBTA O’Malley, Linehan *** Site Plan Review/Malden River Crowe, Winslow, Colón Hayes *** Site Plan Review/Rowe’s Quarry Sica, Spadafora

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Malden High Choral Arts Society performs ‘A Winter Holiday Concert’ A big highlight comes when dozens of MHS Choral Arts alumni join in for final arrangement By Steve Freker L ike a favorite movie, the ending made all the difference. Each year at the Malden High School Choral Arts Society holiday concert, Director Todd Cole concludes the performance by inviting any members of the audience to join this year’s vocalists on the Jenkins Auditorium stage. This year they came, kept coming and came some more. Dozens of alumni streamed out of the audience and filled in amongst this year’s student performers until the stage was quite full, with not much extra space at all. “It was the most [alumni guests] we have ever had,” Cole confirmed afterward. “It was inspiring to see so many of our former students come and participate.” The final number capped a memorable evening’s performance, which featured the nearly 100 Choral Arts Society stuMalden High School football assistant coach Joe Armstrong took part in the alumni song at the end of the performance. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) Kevin Lin, Oscar Luc and Sean Retotal perform in the concert. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) dents. Following is the list of the arrangements performed by the various components of the Choral Arts Society. CONCERT CHOIR: “Silent Night” (Gruber) MIXED CHORUS: “Winter Wonderland” (arr. Ruth Elaine Schram) “O Magnum Mysterium” (Evan Francis Doza, Matt Jason Chan and Thomas Cao sing together with the Concert Choir. Francis Doza, Matt Jason Chan and Thomas Cao sing together with the Concert Choir. “O Chanukah, O Chanukah” (arr. Ethan Nash) and Clarinet – Dagney Boswell “Sleigh Ride” (arr. Andy Beck) “O Holy Night” (Adam) and Soloists: Kimberlee Smith ’25 and Marie Cheng ’25 *** The performers at the event included: MALDEN HIGH CONCERT CHOIR Soprano: Thalyta Andrade, JuMHS Special Education Director Jared Wickham and his family greet MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo at the event. MADRIGAL SINGERS: “Christmas Star” (arr. Fettke/ Grassi) Malden High School Choral Arts Society Director Todd Cole received congratulatory flowers f ollowing “A Winter Holiday Concert” performance. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) Ramos) “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” (arr. Mac Huff) “Miracle of Lights” (John Jacobsen and Roger Emerson) “Hannukah Hayom” (arr. Michael Larkin) “Winter Wolf” (Amy Bernon) “Le Train d’hiver” (Marie Claire Saindon) “Carol of the Bells” (arr. Wilhousky) CONCERT CHOIR: “Here We Come A-Wassailing” (arr. Ryan O’Connell) “Candleglow” (Emily Crocker) “Theme from Elf” (arr. Daniel Grassi) lia Cardoso, Marie Cheng (Section Leader), Jack Colantuoni, Ashlyn Cullity, Leticia DeSouza, Nora Donaghey, Natasha Ferraz, Madilyn Harris, Natalie Keating, Erica Littlejohn, Aliana Lloyd, Jefferyi Pagulong, Kimberlee Smith (Section Leader). Alto: Zahira Acosta Galian, Keira Celicourt, Waina Coles, Jasmin Diaz Gomez, Val Hernandez, Howe, Aaliyah Lopes, Addison McWayne, Ash Mejia Serna, Ryleigh Morrow, Remi Santos (Section Leader), Maxwell Torres, Ruka Troung, Katelynn Vo (Section Leader). Tenor: Kwan Wo Li, Dennis Liu, Oscar Luc, Sean Retotal, Kenny Wong (Section Leader), James CONCERT | SEE PAGE 19 Mixed Chorus got together for four songs in the concert.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 11 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Malden High School Band brings the Holiday Spirit with their Winter 2024 Concert Something for everyone: rock, pop, ensemble creations and “old school” holiday favorites By Steve Freker T he holiday season was welcomed to Malden High School in fine fashion by the Malden High School Band on December 12, when Music Director Lauren Foley’s crew delivered a fantastic performance with the Winter 2024 Instrumental Music Concert at the Jenkins Auditorium. As the holidays usually bring “something for everyone,” so did the MHS Band, whose musical offerings ran the gamut from rock music to pop music, classical, European and back to good, old-fashioned Christmas and other holiday tunes. A large crowd was on hand for the performance – held in the venerable, historic Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High – and both the students who participated and those in attendance were excited and pleased by the show. Malden High Blue and Gold reporter Sophie LeBlanc summarized the opening act in her recent story as, “The concert started with various performances by Foley’s small ensembles class: individual groups of about four to five musicians performing about two songs each. “The groups included Pneumonia (Manal AbouKhalil, Josep Galindo Gaviria, Sorin Mamouzette, Sean Cochran), setting the stage with some Green Day; then Drain without the J (Amanda Souza, Imyrah Occius, Nico Sedan, Daniel Flores, Raphael Sanchez Martinez) playing ‘Blue Hair’ by TV Girl and ‘Just the Two of Us’ by Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers; and The Swashbucklers (Slade Harding, Sean Retotal, Derek Lam, Jeremiah Johnson) performing ‘Pasilyo’ by SunKissed Lola and ‘Summertime’ by George Gershwin.” LeBlanc continued, “Following the small ensemble groups, The Bald Ensemble, a newly formed wind ensemble group, performed two Randall Standridge pieces: ‘Shadow Cove March’ – telling the tale of pirates on a Sean Retotal performs on Trumpet as part of the Wind Ensemble. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) Dennis Liu on Trumpet at the MHS Band Winter Concert. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) mysterious island – and ‘Scream’ – an exciting piece that utilized an Aztec death whistle to create a haunting roaring effect.” The Bald Ensemble included: Kenny Wong (Flute), Grayson Herrera and John Tran (Clarinet), Raphael Sanchez Martinez (Alto Saxophone), Kenneth Diaz Osorio (Baritone Saxophone), Dennis Liu (Trumpet), Alexander Arruda-Ciulla (Trombone), Christopher Arruda-Ciulla (Tuba) and Aryan Adhikari, Alex Drinkwater and Sean Retotal (Percussion). The Concert Band, which is composed of mostly introductory band members, played a Manal Aboukhalil on guitar for the small ensemble group Pneumonia. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) hearty rendition of “The Polar Express” and the Combined Band (Concert Band and Wind Ensemble) performed a musical version of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” They were assisted in the latter performance by narration from MHS faculty members Pat Laidley and Stephen Nedell, who is the MHS School Librarian. The wind ensemble, a smaller, more experienced group, mostly comprised of upperclassmen, joined the stage to perform two arrangements: ”How to Train Your Dragon” and “Russian Christmas Music.” The finale, and a big highlight of the night, was the Wind Ensemble performance of “A Christmas Festival,” which essentially is a compilation of a number of both well-known and little-known holiday favorites. The Blue and Gold’s LeBlanc describes what happened next: Thanks a lot, Ms. Foley: MHS Band and Instrumental Music Director Lauren Foley received a gift of flowers from Addison McWayne on behalf of her students at the conclusion of the performance. As an added treat, the result of “a raffle-style fundraiser, one audience member was offered the chance to conduct the song, regardless of any prior musical experience… The lucky winner was none other than Bonnie Littlejohn, a previous conductor and drum major. The song was artfully conducted – each gesture landing perfectly – which created a beautifully spontaneous display that truly captured the spirit of Christmas.” “I hope that the students gained the sense of communiFlutes and Clarinets for the Wind Ensemble. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) MHS junior Jacob Fuentes on the Alto Saxophone for the MHS Wind Ensemble (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools Photos) ty that music brings, not only between the students but also with our audience,” Foley told the MHS Blue and Gold in an online report on the concert. “I think this concert had one of the largest crowds that I have seen for our instrumental concerts in the last few years, and I’m really excited to continue building connections with our community and give people a fun night of music!” Foley said. *** MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Flute: Prahlad Karthik, Jimmy Lei. Clarinet: Sabrina Banks, Marcus Lin, Ivan Zhu. Alto Saxophone: Dylan Huang, Nathan Morelli. Tenor Saxophone: Aryan Adhikari, Christopher Pineda. Trumpet: Samantha DeQuevedo, Benny Mei, Tenzin Thamchoe. Trombone: Christopher JohnPercussionist Sean Cochran performs with the group Pneumonia. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) son, Emelia McWayne. Percussion: David De La Cruz, Alex Drinkwater, John Santos Aranda, Andrew Souders. *** MALDEN HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE Flute: Anniyah Azhar. Clarinet: Dagny Boswell (Student Leader), Sarah Miller, Kimberlee Smith, John Tran. Bass Clarinet: Grayson Herrera. Alto Saxophone: Jacob Fuentes, Raphael Sanchez Martinez. Tenor Saxophone: Addison McWayne (Student Leader). Baritone Saxophone: Kenneth Diaz Osorio. Trumpet: Dennis Liu, Sean Retotal (Student Leader). Trombone: Lincoln Boswell (Student Leader). Tuba: Christopher Arruda-Ciulla. Percussion: Phi Gold, Richard McGovern (Student Leader).

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 SWORN | FROM PAGE 1 vey that we have created before the end of this month. It should take no more than 5-10 minutes and all responses will be kept anonymous. We will compile and share the survey results at a virtual Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, February 18, from 7-8 p.m.” To access the survey, please visit https://bit.ly/SenatorLewisSurvey Friends of the Malden River updates Let’s meet and greet and take a seat at the table! M Senator Becca Rausch, Governor Maura Healey, and Senator Julian Cyr (front row, left to right). Senators Adam Gomez, Kelly Dooner, Jason Lewis, Dylan Fernandes, and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Dooley (back row, left to right). onday, January 13, 6:308:00 Meeting at Idle Hands Craft Ales brewery – let’s kick off 2025 with a celebration of 2024 and some “brainstorming” for 2025 at Idle Hands at 89 Commercial St. in Malden. Idle Hands is generously sharing their Taproom space exclusively for Friends of the Malden River and donating $1 from every beer sold to the Friends of the Malden River. Idle Hands’ doors will open at 6:00. Events that the Friends of the Malden River are planning: • 2025 – collaborating with UrSenate Clerk Michael Hurley, Senator Mark Montigny, Governor Maura Healey, and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on the Senate rostrum (left to right). Senators Jo Comerford, Jason Lewis, and Joan Lovely (left to right). ban Media Arts to create a social media channel with the Malden River Works Steering Committee and Team to document the upcoming construction of the Malden River Works Waterfront Park. Also, incorporating short videos about environmental education for the public. More information to follow! Tune in! • 2025 – working with Clean Water Action • Early spring: Malden Reads! Promote events featuring the book “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. NOTE: Read the Young Adult Version – better storytelling! • Spring of 2025 – Open Space Recreation Plan plus ART! to be finalized • Early April – River Cleanup with Tufts University and Gentle Giant Rowing – spring cleaning of the Malden River on the water and the banks is very productive! • Mid-April – Earth Day week with the Cities of Malden and Everett • End of April – Arbor Day celebration • May – Mother’s Day Community Cleanup with Idle Hands (and more will be planned) • Walks, paddles (out of Everett) – let’s create a plan! Please let us know of your interest in the Friends of the Malden River pursuits listed below. Email us at friendsofthemaldenriver@gmail.com, and we can give you more details regarding upcoming plans of action. Collaborations with other organizations can be crucial for success. • Planning events with community groups • Legislative work to ensure equitable access to the Malden River, including National Grid and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) – the case of National Grid’s appeal of the MassDEP ruling for National Grid to build a Malden River Walk rests on EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper – working with the Waterways Division, which oversees Mass. Chapter 91 (access to public waterways); and Malden’s City Council Waterfront Access Committee, Malden River Zoning Ordinance • Legislative work towards cleanliness of our Malden River and environment Zero Waste (including the updated bottle bill); rid our city of rodenticides and invasive plant species) • Community Outreach: increase membership, youth engagement Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for January Senators Jason Lewis, Kelly Dooner, Adam Gomez, Becca Rausch, Julian Cyr, and Dylan Fernandes, and Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Dooley (left to right). S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, January 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. These Virtual Office Hours will replace the regularly scheduled date of January 20 due to the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following web address or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 13 MVRCS Girls’ Swimming tops defending State Champion Weston, 97-71 By Emily Brennan M ystic Valley Regional Charter School girls’ swimming defeated Weston, the 2024 MIAA D2 State Champions, 97-71, over winter break. With the win, Mystic Valley improved to 4-0 on the season. “This was a phenomenal meet put together by the girls, they came out strong and held their own until the very end,” Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo said. “They knew they had to show up and swim their best in order to beat a great team like Weston, and they did. This certainly is the biggest win ever for Mystic Valley Girls Swimming.” Kicking off the meet, the Eagles clinched the top spot in the 200 Medley Relay. The team of Sydney Cao, Lucia Antonucci, Isabelle Pennachio and Britney Nayiga finished first with a time of 1:58.01. Brooke Burke, Crystal Tang, Khloe Co and Benitah Mwebaza finished third in 2:07.80. Cao and Mwebaza finished second and third in the 200 Freestyle, finishing with times of 2:13.20 and 2:23.24, respectively. Isabella Cirame swam to a close second-place finish with a 2:18.69 in the 200 individual medley, swimming two lengths of each stroke – butterfly, back, breast and free. Lucia Antonucci was third at 2:23.87. Nayiga triumphed in the 50 free sprint, clocking a season best time of 26.21 for first place followed by Albuquerque in third at 26.40. After the break Pennachio won the 100 butterfly at 1:04.41 Britney Nayiga Lucia Antonucci followed by Klhoe Co in third at 1:08.98, a season best. Cirame followed with a first in the 100 Freestyle at 57.13 followed by Sydney Cao in 4th at 59.68. Mystic Valley took the top spot and earned a season best in the 200 Free Relay led by the team of Lana Albuquerque, Nayiga, Cao and Cirame at 1:44.73. Following in the 100 Backstroke, Pennachio won for the second time at 1:05.25 followed by Burke in third place at 1:10.47 and Co in fourth at 1:10.71. Britney Nayiga won the 100 Breaststroke, for her second victory of the day with a personal best and state cut time of 1:11.46 followed by Antonucci in second place at 1:12.04. The Eagles return to action on Wednesday, Jan. 8 (after press deadline) when they host Northeast. After a meet at Shawsheen on Friday, Jan. 10, the Eagles return home to host Scituate on Saturday, Jan. 18. Mystic Valley Boys Swimming downs reigning State Champion Weston, 98-70 By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School boys swimming team upped its season record to 4-0 over winter break with a 98-70 home victory over perennial powerhouse Weston, the 2024 MIAA D2 State Champions. In the opening event, the 200-yard medley relay, Weston led wire-to-wire to start the meet, with the Eagles earning a second-place finish in the 200 Medley relay. Kyle Nguyen, Christian Antonucci, Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Lucas Freitas turned in at 1:45.24. Nicholas Caballero, Aris Catic, Brandon Wamala and Dylan Phan took third in 1:49.86. The tone of the meet changed in the next event, the 200 Freestyle, where Jayden Anthony led his team to a one, three, four finish – setting the pace with a stellar time of 1:51.96. Lucas Santos followed with a determined fight to the finish, earning third place with a time of 1:56.04. Phan rounded out the top group, securing fourth place with a solid 2:01.75. In the next event, the 200yard individual medley, Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso touched the wall first at 2:03.82. Antonucci finished third, clocking in at 2:05.22. Anthony earned his second win of the day in the 100 freestyle with a 51.06, a season best. Phan took second place coming in at 53.16. MV took the top two spots in the 100-yard butterfly, with Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso taking first with 56.27 and Brandon Wamala taking second in a season-best 57.25. In the 500 free, twin brothers Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso finished first and Lucas Santos Coach Andrew DiGiacomo giving the team a pep talk before the meet second at 5:04.82 and 5:14.21, respectively. Eighth-grader Kyle Nguyen shined in the 100 backstroke with a second-place finish, clocking in at 59.85 with Nick Caballero following closely, securing third place for the Eagles with a solid 1:01.86. Wamala wasn’t far behind, delivering a personal best of 1:02.40 to claim fifth place. “I am very happy with how we swam today,” Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo said. “We had a lot of our younger boys step up, they came prepared to swim their best for the team and we wouldn’t have been able to win today without them.” The Eagles will return to action when they host the Northeast Knights on January 8 (after press deadline). After a meet at Shawsheen on Friday, Jan. 10, the Eagles return home to host Scituate on Saturday, Jan. 18

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Medford boys basketball team hands Malden a 60-40 loss Tornados fade in second half as Malden still seeking first win By Steve Freker M alden High versus Medford High in anything is always a battle. On Wednesday night, January 8, it was no different, as the two teams battled it out for most of the night before Malden got cold in the second half and fell, 60-40. Who knew that the two football quarterbacks from this past Thanksgiving Day, Malden High senior Aidan Brett and Medford senior Justin Marino, would be reunited again and be going at it in another sport. Both guys ended up being the high scorers for their respective teams as well, with Marino lighting up Malden’s Finn Gym with 25 points, 14 in the second half. Brett led Malden with 14 points, a season-high in his first start of the year. Malden INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 junior center Kaua Fernandes Dias scored 12 points for the Tornados, the third straight game he has been in double figures. Only three other Malden players scored: junior De’Shawn Bunch with 6 points, junior Colin Okoth with 5 points and senior Wyatt Dessert with 3 points. Malden trailed 10-9 after the first quarter and stayed close at the halftime break, down just 26-22. Brett kept Malden in it with two “threes” in the second quarter. The home team got close to as cold as the outside temperature in the second half, only generating five baskets total in the second half. Malden stayed winless at 0-9 with the loss, 0-6 in the Greater Boston League. Medford went in the other direction with the win: over .500 for the first time this season at 4-3 overall. With City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025 on the petition of Lewis Colten, Architect and General Contractor, on behalf of 269-271 MAIN STREET LLC (Permit Application # CMID-069763-2024) seeking a special permit under Title 12.12.030 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow medical center use of property in the Highway Business zoning district, namely, to renovate and use the exisiting building for dental offices, at the property known as and numbered, 267-273 Main Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 076 270 003. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and under Permit Application #CMID-069763-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb. tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk January 10, 17 2025 Wyatt Dessert keeps control of the ball against Medford. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) De’Shawn Bunch drives for Malden against Medford. of Malden, having dispatched the Tornados, 54-31 at home two weeks ago. The road gets no easier for Malden with three straight road games ahead – at Everett next Tuesday, January 14, at Somerville on Thursday, January 16 and then at Lynn Classical on Tuesday, January 21 – before returning home in two weeks for a Saturday, January 25 game versus Revere at 1:00 p.m. Malden High cheerleaders pyramid it up against Medford. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) the win Medford completed an early season series sweep Wyatt Dessert splits the defense for Malden. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 15 DOUBLE TROUBLE: Malden’s Exilhomme (14), Ebenezer (12) combine to corral Mustangs Tornados use strong second half to roll out a 40-24 win over Medford By Steve Freker C all it a “Breakout Game,” if you wish. Maybe one that Malden High Head Coach Scott Marino has been waiting for thus far this season from his sophomore star in the making. Whatever label one wants to put on it, there is no doubt Malden sophomore guard Manicha Exilhomme had the best game of her career in a home win over visiting Medford last Thursday, January 2. Malden started the New Year off the right way with a 40-24 victory over its Greater Boston League archrival. The win evened Malden off at 3-3 overall (3-2 GBL). Malden dropped a game on the road to non-leaguer Beverly Tuesday night (51-30) to drop under .500 for the first time this season, but was hoping to get even again on the road at Chelsea tonight (5:30 p.m. start). The Tornados enjoy some ”home cooking” next week with a pair of home games on Tuesday, January 14 (Revere, 6:00 p.m.) and Everett on Thursday, January 16 at 6:00. In the Medford game, Exilhomme executed a solid performance with some solid numbers –career highs in points (14) and rebounds (12), the “Double-Double Club.” She was joined by senior teammate 6-1 forward Amanda Ebenezer in double figures as the older player scored 12 points with 10 rebounds. Also for Malden, Kimberly Tropnas scored eight points, including a three-pointer. Ina Tolete was the only other Malden scorer, with five points, and Malden’s other three-pointer. “Manicha [Exilhomme] played a strong game, along with Amanda [Ebenezer],” Coach Marino said. “We expect and hope Amanda to lead us like that every night. When we can get a night like that from Manicha [Exilhomme] as well, it is going to put us in a very good spot.” It was slow going at the start, as Malden fell behind 10-7 after the first quarter, with a late scoring flurry after the two teams were stuck on a 4-2 Malden lead with under a minute left. Malden and Exilhomme (7 points) heated up in the second quarter, and the Tornados took a commanding, 16-5 lead at halftime. It was all Malden in the second half, as Exilhomme led the way on both ends of the court, scoring nine fourth quarter points and battling for several loose balls. She also registered a couple of blocked shots and two steals on the night, *** MALDEN ATHLETIC SCHEDULE Friday, January 10 No Events Scheduled Saturday, January 11 9:00 a.m.: Varsity Boys Wrestling at Canton High. Sunday, January 12 No Events Scheduled Monday, January 13 4:00 p.m.: Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Somerville, Beebe School, Malden. 4:00 p.m.: Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Somerville, Beebe School, Malden. Tuesday, January 14 4:00 p.m.: Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Arlington. 4:00 p.m.: Varsity Coed Swimming vs. Medford, Malden High Pool. 4:00 p.m.: Freshman Boys Basketball at Everett. 4:30/6:00 p.m.: Freshman and Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Revere, Finn Gym, Malden. 5:30/7:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys Basketball at Everett. 6:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys Wrestling at Boston Latin Academy. Manicha Exilhomme (20) had a breakout game with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a 40-24 win over Medford. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Wednesday, January 15 No Events Thursday, January 16 4:00 p.m.: Varsity Coed Swimming vs. Lynn Classical, Malden High Pool. 4:00 p.m.: Freshman Boys Basketball at Somerville High School. 4:00 p.m.: Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Everett, Beebe School, Malden. 4:30 p.m.: Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Everett, Finn Gym, Malden. 5:00 p.m.: Varsity Gymnastics at Medford. 5:30 p.m.: Junior Varsity Boys Basketball at Somerville. 6:00 p.m.: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Everett. 7:00 p.m.: Varsity Boys Basketball at Somerville. 7:30 p.m.: Varsity Boys and Girls Indoor Track vs. Somerville at Reggie Lewis Center. Friday, January 17 No Events Senior Amanda Ebenezer (4) cuts through the defense with a layup. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Kim Tropnas (3) and Ina Tolete (5) exchange “Low Fives” in the win over Medford. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) Happy Bench during the win over Medford on January 2. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden Head Coach Scott Marino celebrates with Ian Tolete (5) during a Malden timeout during their win over Medford. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang)

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League - Week 1 ‘Let’s start the Season’ YOUR Defending Champion Bullets look to defend their Title after a Great 16-1 [2024 Season] Saturday 1-4-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 - Bullets 55, Pistons 48 OT The Champs kick off the opener in fine fashion with a nice win in Overtime. Thanks to strong games from C. Bolling with a 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD and MALDEN CITY COUNCIL RULES & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board and Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee will jointly hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025, in accordance with Section 12.32.050 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC), regarding a petition for zoning amendments, as proposed in City Council Paper #13/2025, to amend Title 12, MCC, the zoning ordinance, as follows: 1. Section 12.12.030, MCC (Use Regulations, Table of Use Regulations). To amend to establish a Residential use category for Accessory Dwelling Unit and second/subsequent Accessory Dwelling Unit; and to establish regulations to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in the Residence A, Residence B, Residence C, Residential Office and Neighborhood Business zoning districts and to prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units in all other zoning districts. 2. Section 12.16.010, MCC (Table of Intensity Regulations). To amend to establish dimensional controls for Accessory Dwelling Units. 3. 4. Section 12.20.010, MCC (Table of Offstreet Parking and Loading Regulations). To amend to establish requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units. Section 12.32.030, MCC (Administration, Certificates and Permits). To amend to add new subsection D to establish requirements and regulations for site plan review for Accessory Dwelling Units. 5. Section 12.32.030, MCC (Administration, Certificates and Permits). To amend to add new subsection E to establish requirements and regulations for special permits for second/subsequent Accessory Dwelling Units. 6. Section 12.32.060 (Definitions). To amend to establish a definition for Accessory Dwelling Unit. 7. Section 12.28.010 (General Regulations; Nonconforming Uses, Lots, Building and Structures). To amend regarding applicability of existing regulations to Accessory Dwelling Units. The full text of the proposed zoning amendments (City Council Paper #13/2025) is available for public review on the City of Malden website at https://cityofmalden.legistar.com/Le/gislation.asgx and with the City Planner, Inspectional Services, Room 330, and the City Clerk, Room 220, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk By: Stephen Winslow, Chair Malden City Council Rules & Ordinance Committee January 10, 17 2025 game high (19) A. Hassan with (14) and 2 huge 3 pointers from S. Son in the extra frame. The Pistons had the game but went cold in the 4th and couldn’t get hott again heading into the 5th quarter. They got a solid game from N. Sullivan with (16) who led the way but his teammates struggled to get him that offensive help that was needed. Game 2 - Sixers 54, Celtics 44 The Celts got (14) from J. Sweeney who had 8 of his game high in the 4th quarter. But was the only player on his team to score into double digits. The Crimson on their road to redemption from 2024. Got nice consistent games from J. Geronimo (13) and M. Joseph (11) and for the record All but 1 sixer got into the scorebook. Good Win Sunday 1-5-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 - Sixers 43, Bullets 41 The sixers got a morale victory over the champs in our 1st weekend of the new season. As they fell just 1 point shy of facing them in the finals of 2024. New addition D. Hector had the game high of (16) on their way to the Big Win. 3 players added (6) and got a big 3 from A. Noble in the final frame. On the other side C. Bolling had (15) A. Hassan (12) & L. Wright added (10) The team had a tough 4th quarter as only Bolling & Hassan were the only 2 who scored in it. Game 2 - Kings 44, Lakers 28 The purple people had a less than stellar start to the season after making it to the finals a year ago. They only scored 2 pts each in the 2nd & 3rd quarters. As not 1 player scored into the double digits in this one. A small hiccup to start 2025 but may be the kick in the pants they needed? The Kings on the other hand had a solid game from J. Francillon with (10) and a couple mates had (9) just missing the cusps. Thankfully they had a good lead as they scored just 4 in the 4th.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 17 Strong Finish Propels Eagles to Victory Over Minuteman Tech T By Emily Brennan he Mystic Valley boys’ basketball team secured their sixth win of the season on Tuesday, January 7, when they traveled to Lexington to face the Minuteman Tech Mustangs. The game was a tightly contested battle throughout. After three quarters, the teams were deadlocked at 48-48, but the Eagles surged in the final period to claim a hard-fought 6055 victory. In the first quarter, MinuteChris Janvier Dalton Kinnon man Tech held a slim 17-15 lead as the clock ticked down. A steal and layup by Dalton Kinnon briefly swung momentum in favor of the Eagles, but the Mustangs managed to hold onto a narrow 32-30 advantage at halftime. The Eagles came out strong in the third quarter, building a 6-point lead at one stage. However, Minuteman Tech’s relentless defense clawed them back into the game, tying the score at 48-48 in the final seconds of the quarter. The Mustangs regained a slight edge midway through the fourth quarter, but Mystic Valley regrouped during a cruLEGAL NOTICE MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MHA #010325 The Malden Housing Authority (“MHA”) is requesting competitive sealed proposals from qualified Proponents seeking to enter a long-term, non-exclusive Lease Agreement(s) whereby FCC-licensed wireless-telecommunications service providers or facilities-management companies may use and occupy existing roof space on one or more of the following MHA owned high-rise properties located in Malden, MA: 630 SALEM STREET 557 PLEASANT STREET 120 MOUNTAIN AVENUE 89 PEARL STREET Liam Powers and Mitchel Damas For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Each Grant Agreement shall provide a successful Proponent with the opportunity to install, operate and maintain telecommunications equipment and related facilities, if any, at any one or more of the above referenced sites. The MHA seeks proposals which include a binding commitment extending for a minimum period of ten (10) years value adjusted for years two through ten (2 – 10) and an option to extend for four (4) additional five (5) year periods, value adjusted annually for each year so extended, at the MHA’s sole discretion. The MHA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the MHA to so do. Submission Deadline: Proposals responsive to this advertisement must be submitted to the MHA at its Main Administrative Office located at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148, no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The MHA will select the successful Proponent(s) hereunder, if any, after this deadline. The proposed lease must be acceptable in form and substance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A successful Proponent shall also be subject to approval by the MHA Board of Commissioners. Interested persons or parties may obtain an RFP package beginning 1/13/25 by email request at efahey@maldenhousing.org. All proposals timely received, and MHA time stamped at or prior to the deadline will be reviewed in accordance with the criteria established in the RFP package. The MHA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the MHA to so do. The MHA is an Equal Opportunity Contracting Agency. January 10, 2025 cial timeout. Dalton Kinnon’s clutch three-pointer at the 1:30 mark gave the Eagles their largest lead of the night, 60-55. Despite a valiant effort from the Mustangs in the closing moments, Mystic Valley held on for the win. Kinnon led all scorers with 17 points, while Chris Janvier contributed 13 points, and Mitchel Damas added 11 points. Mystic Valley will return to action on Wednesday, January 8, hosting Bristol-Plymouth for a non-conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Malden.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 OBITUARY Nuri Hado Of Malden. Respected by many, passed away in the early hours of Monday, January 6, at the age of 76 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born on July 1st, 1948 in Delvine, Albania, Nuri was the first son of Shemsho and Kali Hado. From a young age Nuri valued education and was known as an intellect by many. Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How to Help a Hoarding Parent Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions? Distraught in Centerville Dear Distraught, Unfortunately, hoarding or clutter addiction is a problem that’s become increasingly common in the U.S. It effects approximately 6 percent of Americans age 65 or older. The problem can range anywhere from moderate messiness to hoarding so severe it may be related to a mental health disorder like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources that can help you help your dad. Why People Hoard The reasons most people hoard is because they have an extreme sentimental attachment to their possessions, or they believe they might need their items at a later date. Hoarding can also be a sign that an older person is depressed, anxious or showing early symptoms of dementia. Common problems for seniors who live in excessive clutter are tripping, falling and breaking a bone; overlooking bills and missing medications that are hidden in the clutter; suffering from the environmental effects of mold, mildew and dust, and even living among insects and rodents. What to Do To help you gauge your dad’s problem, the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) offers a free “Clutter Hoarding Scale” that you can download at ChallengingDisorganization.org. If you find that your dad has a moderate cluttering problem, there are a number of things you can do to help. Start by having a talk with him, expressing your concern for his health and safety, and offering your assistance to help him declutter. If he takes you up on it, most professional organizers recommend decluttering in small steps. Take one room at a time or even a portion of a room at a time. This will help prevent your dad from getting overwhelmed. Before you start, designate three piles or boxes for your dad’s stuff – one pile is for items he wants to keep-and-put-away, another is the donate pile and the last is the throwaway pile. You and your dad will need to determine which pile his things belong in as you work. If he struggles with sentimental items that he doesn’t use, suggest he keep only one item for memory sake and donate the rest to family members who will use them. You will also need to help him set up a system for organizing the kept items and new possessions. Find Help If you need some help with the decluttering and organizing, consider hiring a professional organizer who can come to your dad’s home to help you prioritize, organize and remove the clutter. The National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO.net) and the ICD (ChallengingDisorganization.org) both offer directories on their websites to help you locate a professional in your area. If your dad has a bigger, more serious hoarding problem (if his daily functioning is impaired, or if he is having financial difficulties, health problems, or other issues) you’ll need to seek professional help. Talk therapy and/or antidepressants can help address control issues, anxiety, depression, and other feelings that may underline hoarding tendencies, and make it easier for him to confront his disorder. To locate help, contact Helping Elders Live Productively (H.E.L.P.). This is a free education, counseling, and referral resource that helps older adults and their families who are experiencing hoarding, by connecting them with legal services, mental health assistance and support groups. Call 310-533-1996 for a referral or visit Help4srs.org/support-services-for-seniorswho-hoard. You can also find professional help through the International OCD Foundation, which provides a hoarding center on their website at Hoarding.iocdf.org. And to get help with challenging cleanup jobs, the biggest provider is Steri-Clean, Inc. (see Hoarders.com or call 800-462-7337), a hoarding cleanup company that has franchises located throughout the country. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Nuri began his academic journey in south Albania, graduating with honors in all of his degrees and further went on to become a well-respected Chief Chemical Engineer. In 1978, he married his sweetheart, Refize Dauti, together they settled in Ballsh, Albania and welcomed three children: Arenuar (Ari), Elona, and Alban. During this period, Nuri took pride in himself as a family man and also highly devoted himself to his career. Nuri worked as a Chief Chemical Engineer in Albania for many years until he moved his family to the United States in 1998. Upon arriving to the US, Nuri and his family settled down in Malden, MA where he later began working at Rogers Foam Corporation as a Technician, until retirement. Nuri loved reading, enjoyed the company of his family and friends, and was an avid soccer fan (a sport he enjoyed playing in his younger days). Nuri was known to be very social and loved spending time with his grandchildren. His legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts and minds of all who were touched by his remarkable life. Nuri is survived by his wife, Refize Hado of Malden, his children: Ari Hado (Zhani) of Lynnfield, Elona Knox (Keith) of Naples, FL, Alban Hado (Enada) of Parkland, FL, his grandchildren: Aiden, Alessio, Aviana, Greyson, Mason, and his siblings: Firdes Pashko, Bujar Hado, Shero Shena, Monda Kodhelaj, Dona Muca and Leta Vlacho. Visitation for Nuri will be held on Saturday, January 11, at the Weir – MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden from 10 – 2 PM. Interment will immediately follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Patrick J. Linden Of Malden, January 2nd, 2025. Beloved husband of Jill S. Loving father of Amy M. Linden-Chaves and her significant other Michael Giardina of Saugus and Caroline A. Linden of California. Cherished grandfather of Hayley Marie and Lincoln Patrick Chaves. Dear brother of Rev. Michael D. Linden, S.J. of Newton, Leona Andrew and her husband Charles of Groveland and John Linden of Chelsea. Dear brother-in-law of Joy Turcotte and her husband Richard of Malden. Loving uncle of Ben and Sean Turcotte of Malden and Charles Andrew of Martha’s Vineyard. Patrick was raised in Medford. He is a graduate of Boston College High School. He worked as the Lead Facilities Manager at the Colonnade Hotel and Residence in Boston since 2003 where he was a mentor to several employees. He was an avid Aquarist and the originator of Badman’s Tropical Fish, a website designed to help in aquarium care and tropical fish keeping. Patrick was also an avid gardener and bird watcher. First and foremost, he was a family man who was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and his extended family. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden on Wednesday January 8th. A celebration of his life was held immediately following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, www. cancer.org. Stephen K. Murray Of Wakefield, originally of Malden. Born April 25, 1955. ‘Murray’ as he was affectionately known, passed from this earth on the morning of January 6, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family after battling with a long-term illness. Stephen lived a storied life, the third of eight boys born and raised in Malden of a single mother, Steve was true 02148 through and through. Gruff and rough around the edges with a dry sense of humor on the outside, Steve truly was a soft-hearted man. His adult life was spent as a dedicated husband and father OBITS | SEE PAGE 21

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Page 19 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 thing” to want to play for M.H.S. “Spring hoop leagues, Saturday afternoon games, and the crew that played there before me; Billy Hanifan, Paul Abare, Art Dunlea, and even (but don’t tell them) Cliff Cioffi, (the late) Gary Campsmith, and George Miller – plus many, many others.” My note...you were the best, Danny. Nobody could cover you. Not even Cliff Cioffi! Insert smiley face. Hopefully, we’ll see you soon, my friend (maybe at the biggest shindig and the biggest social event of 2025, Joe Levine’s milestone birthday party?). Maldonia, if you don’t get an invite, don’t feel bad, the hall can hold only SO many people. LOL. I hang my head in embarrassment as Puggo was spot on a couple weeks back when he wrote “Danny and I would have CONCERT | FROM PAGE 10 Zhou. Bass: Aryan Adhikari, Adrian Aguilar, Christopher Arruda-Ciulla, Kail Boswell, Thomas Cao, Carmine Capachietti, Matt Jason Chan (Section Leader), Francis Doza, Liam Gallagher, Kevin Lin, Mike Nchuta. *** MADRIGAL SINGERS Soprano 1: Ashlyn Cullity, Natasha Ferraz, Jefferyi Pagulong. Soprano 2: Natalie Keating, Erica Littlejohn, Kimberlee Smith. Alto: Marie Cheng, Remi Santos, Katelynn Vo. *** MIXED CHORUS Soprano: Isabella Arevalo, Ruth Choiseul, Saphirha Decrushed” the group of players that I had mentioned. Puggo was an unstoppable force back in the 1970s. His height combined with a serious skill set made travelling to Harvard Street Park to play his crew always fun and competitive – but extremely frustrating trying to get a shot off against the likes of Puggo, his cousin Dane, George “Tommy” Hoffman, Kenny Fulgham and Doug Rogers. Puggo went on to star at Tufts in Medford and (I believe) played alongside Gail Huff’s husband, Scott Brown. Danny and Puggo weren’t the only ones making a splash at Malden Catholic in 1974. Remember the ’74 hockey team winning the state championship?! Mike Fidler, Buddy Goodwin and Jack and George Hughes making the 1st Team Catholic Conference All-Star Team! M.C. was stacked with stud athletes in the 1970s peine, Anya Grzegorzewski, Bri Hanks, Mackenzie Hartin, Edythe Howse, Schekina Laroche, Alexis Lee, Valeria Licona Cruz, Marisa Mantilla, Aleksandra Matzkin, Elmeille Memeus, Ruby Neicth Forbes, Lam Nguyen, Sophia Nguyen-Guerrero, Nelcy Perez, Allela Perryman, Alson Ponce Toapanta, Sofia Rivera. Alto: Betelinem Asth, Sara Baker, Crystal Chen, Janice Chen, Gigi DeMarco-Valdes, Irie Debel, Anna Desrosiers, Yushan Du, Sabrina Dyl, Chrissy Guillaume, Linnea Heining, Quilin Jiang, Leo Le, Nyla Ligon-Chambers, Esther Mei Noche, Ayanna Mesidor, Minty Nguyen, Evelyn Pham, Beatel Tesfaye, Janbi Thapa, Emma Yu. Baritone: Guilherme Baroneque, Wilson Chen, Raphael Kinuthia, Juninho Victor. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma (hello, Mark Cannon!)! But 1974 might have been the best. And, of course, Malden was represented! Steve Harvey, Mike & Steve Hooper, Jimmy Rooney (a teammate of mine on the Twins in Little League), Buddy Lawler (?) and HOF goalie (retired Malden firefighter) Dave “Brother of Flash & Mike” Norton. One final MC shoutout: Who can forget this stand-up guy, Medford’s own Caesar Angiulo? Just for the record, let me give you my early ’70s Maldonia hoop all-star five; your mileage may vary, and you are more than welcome to share your opinion (agree or disagree). My top five from 50 years back: Danny, Harold, John “Stana” Stanacek, Mark “Bunza” Burns and Bruce Vining (Bert Cioffi coming off the bench). Discuss amongst yourselves. Postscript: Just for the record, you may not agree with every “letter to the editor” that Kevin submits, but there is absolutely nobody in these here five square miles who loves Malden as much as he does. Well, maybe not as much as the Lucey family, but very, very close second in line. LOL. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION REPEAL T he United States Senate this past December passed H.R. 82, The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 with a vote of 76 in favor and 20 not in favor. This landmark legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Both the WEP and the GPO have served to greatly reduce Social Security benefits for public servant retirees who had worked as a firefighter, teacher, police officer, or in any other city or state employment position. This bill was previously approved by the House of Representatives on November 12, 2024 by a 32775 margin. President Biden signed this legislation into law on Sunday, January 5, 2025. These public service positions are not covered by Social Security. The WEP was first introduced in 1983 during the Reagan administration resulting in a significant reduction of monthly Social Security retirement benefits for those retirees who did contribute to Social Security during a portion of their working years but who worked most of their career in the state public sector thereby becoming eligible for a state pension upon retirement. The GPO resulted in a significant reduction in a surviving spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits as a result of the predeceased spouse having worked in the public sector thereby receiving a state pension. The surviving spouse would be collecting the deceased spouse’s state pension under a joint and survivor election option made by the deceased spouse. The predeceased spouse would have settled for a lesser monthly retirement benefit knowing that his or her surviving spouse would be entitled to collect that state pension for the remainder of his or her life. What this new legislation essentially means is that state workers will be entitled to 100% of their Social Security retirement benefits based upon their work history in the private sector and contributions to the Social Security system. This also means that your surviving spouse will receive 100% of your Social Security monthly benefit upon your death, regardless of whether or not your surviving spouse is also receiving a state retirement benefit either under her own state retirement benefit or her spouse’s state retirement benefit. The marriage must have lasted at least 10 years to collect under a predeceased spouse’s work history. The surviving spouse will of course receive the higher Social Security monthly benefit based either upon her own work history or her spouse’s work history. Retirees will also receive retroactive payments for benefits lost after December 31, 2023. There could be as many as 2.5million retirees that have been affected by the WEP and the GPO acts. Massachusetts is one of the states where state workers have been significantly impacted. The expected cost to the federal government by eliminating the WEP and the GPO legislation approximates $200billion over the next decade. The impact on the health of the Social Security Trust Fund would be an acceleration of the time in which the fund would be depleted. Congress will undoubtedly either cut other benefit programs, foreign aid, contributions to global causes such as World Health Organization, etc., or increase payroll taxes, in order to sustain the Social Security Trust Fund for future retirees. I don’t see our federal government ever jeopardizing Social Security benefits for our seniors. Far too many Americans depend upon those benefits just to meet their minimum monthly expenses. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.

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