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
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