Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 12, 2024 Maldonian up for Mass. Distinguished Young Woman of the Year M ayor Gary Christenson recently surprised Malden resident Alyssa Babineau with a congratulatory citation in advance of her representing Massachusetts at the upcoming Distinguished Young Women of Massachusetts program. The organization (formerly America’s Jr. Miss) is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and awards college scholarships to deserving young women. Alyssa is a senior at Malden Catholic High School and a member of the National Honor Society. A lifelong student of dance, Alyssa dances three to four times a week at Paula Terenzi’s Dance Complex, where she also serves as a Dance Studio Assistant. Mayor Christenson wished Alyssa the best of luck on behalf of the City of Malden! Pictured from left to right: Alyssa Babineau and Mayor Gary Christenson. A colorful creation for Malden Pictured from left to right: Malden artist Grace Julian Murthy and Mayor Gary Christenson. (Photo courtesy of City of Malden) M ayor Gary Christenson thanked Malden artist Grace Julian Murthy for creating a Malden-centric coloring book, “Road Map through Malden,” which highlights places to visit and fun things to do while in Malden. The coloring book was provided to Malden residents over the holiday season. Grace is a local multitalented artist and graphic designer. She has numerous artworks on display throughout Malden: gracing the walls of City Hall, covering chalkboards at local businesses and even adorning switch boxes located throughout the city. Funding for the coloring book was provided by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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