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Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 2 den AADD -FREEThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Malden YWCA TASK group displays 'Faces of Recovery' project for School Committee Project highlights local residents on recovery for substance abuse disorder; MHS students request curriculum additions for younger aged classrooms 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 eff ort to spread more and Tracy Nganga, shown at the podium in the Herbert Jackson Chambers at Malden City Hall, completes her part of the address to the School Committee and confers with MOA President Dana Brown. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) By Steve Freker group of local students have worked on a city of Malden-based community serA vice project for the past eight months. At Monday night's Malden School Committee meeting, they presented the results of their work to the Malden School Committee. "Faces of Recovery" depicts PROJECT | SEE PAGE 8 ‘Happy (and Winning) New Year’ for Malden High coed swim team with three more victories, unbeaten at 6-0 Sophomore Xiaode ‘David’ Xu wins three individual events, two relays in win over Revere Tuesday By Steve Freker I t’s been a “Happy New Year” for sure in the pool for Head Coach Jess Bisson and Malden High School’s coed swim team. The Tornado boys and girls squad started 2023 with three more wins and stayed unbeaten overall (6-0) and in the Greater Boston League (5-0) with three more GBL wins in January. Malden made it six straight on Tuesday this week (Jan. 10) with a 9176 victory over a solid Revere High Patriots team in Revere. On Jan. 5, Malden topped Lynn English at home, 77-50, and to SWIM | SEE PAGE 10 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 – EverKevin Alkins Animal Control Offi cer ett, 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 SEMINAR | SEE PAGE 9 Malden taking action to help homeowners and renters save energy Advocate Staff Report T he City of Malden is taking action to help residents save energy and money this winter and all year long. The City has partnered with HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® partner, to give all homeowners and renters the opportunity to be more energy-efficient, helping the community become more sustainable and resilient. The City has invited HomePictured from left to right are, junior Joao Victor Santos, sophomore David Xu, senior Kyle Lee and junior Stanley Yip ready for the 200 freestyle relay against Lynn English. The foursome fi nished fi rst with a time of 1:55.51. (Advocate Photo) Works Energy to knock on doors around Malden to help spread the word about the benefi ts of energy effi ciency and assist residents with accessing available Mass Save rebates and incentives for their homes, including no-cost Home Energy Assessments. During this Assessment, an Energy Specialist will review your energy use, look around your home or business and provide recommendations on how you can save energy. City-approved canvassers will be wearing offi cial blue partner vests and will never ask for payment information or to view energy bills. Awareness eff orts will begin on January 5, 2023, and they ENERGY | SEE PAGE 20 $3.75 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 OCATE E Friday, January 13, 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

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Artist Focus: Kari Percival By Fern Remedi-Brown Photo credit: Colleen Getty M alden-based Kari Percival is an artist whose work focuses on social justice, the environment and the earth. She has a book, “How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside,” which “introduces very young children to gardening outdoors.” According to her website, Percival “was inspired by [her] experience leading the Early Birds’ Garden Club at the Malden Community Garden with her young children. As they gardened, she noticed what questions children and their parents had, and how they found the answers together. She wrote this book to inspire more kids and their parents to get their hands dirty.” Her children’s illustrations www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om and relief prints from the book are currently on display at Urban Media Arts (UMA) – formerly Malden Access TV (MATV) – along with the work of two other local artists. In 2021 UMA presented the Producers of the Year Award for videos that Percival collaboratively designed with her husband, Greg Cook, through “Wonderland Spectacle Company.” Percival also received “Artist in Residence” status in 2022 from Arts Arlington, which facilitated her working with diff erent environmental organizations in Arlington to create posters for their campaigns. “The environment has always been the most important thing to me, as long as I can remember,” says Percival. She states, “I’m very concerned about the rate of extinction of living species and the warming planet making parts of the world unlivable for humans and species. I have always been interested in using art to communicate about ecology and to use art in service to make the world a better place.” Kari Percival’s children’s illustrations and relief prints from her book are exclusively on sale at The Gallery@57 (57 Pleasant Street in Malden). You can also fi nd her book as well as fairy kits and other prints on sale there. Melrose Arts & Crafts Society donates crocheted items to MelroseWakefield Hospital WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 he Melrose Arts & Crafts Society members have been busy this past year. In December, blankets – fl eece, knitted and crocheted – were donated T 3.50 %APY* With rates like this, earning while you save is easier than ever. Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. EARN INTEREST WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS FROM A NEW MILESTONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Saving is hard. We get it. Life gets in the way. That’s why we created the Milestone Savings Account. With an amazing 3.50% APY* and no restrictions, reaching those financial goals gets a lot easier. Stay liquid. Earn while you save. And do it easily with a New Milestone Savings Account. Go to everettbank.com for details. to the Mother/Baby unit and the ER of MelroseWakefi eld Hospital. Gina Stuffl e, a longtime member, delivered 60 teddy bears to Brandon King of the Malden nonprofi t Bread of Life, which provides food, meals, clothes and other necessities to families in need in the surrounding communities. Making and donating teddy bears has been a longtime project for the society. This year the project was expanded to include the Mother/Baby unit of MelroseWakefi eld Hospital, the Melrose Police and Fire Departments and Bread of Life. Besides teddy bears, blankets, hats, mittens and scarfs were donated to a local Saugus group supporting Ukraine. All told, more than 200 teddy bears and 100 blankets and many other handmade items were donated locally. The Melrose Arts & Crafts Society is a friendly society and always looks forward to welcoming new members. If you are interested, please call Dorothy Iudice at 781-662-2099. *Rates are variable, subject to change at any time and accurate as of the date posted. A minimum of $50,000 is required to open a Milestone Savings Account and earn the advertised Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Balances of $10-$49,999 will earn an APY of 0.05%. Milestone Savings is available to new customers and existing customers with new monies of $50,000. Gina Stuffl e donates teddy bears to Brandon King of the Bread of Life Organization. (photo courtesy of Melrose Arts & Crafts)

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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 ~ Malden Musings ~ Elizabeth “Betty” (Prince) O’Brien By Peter F. Levine A regular contributor to this column, Dave O’Brien’s mom, Betty, passed away on December 26, 2022, after a life – by any measure – well lived. Dave was a Malden original. A Malden High Athletic Hall of Famer graduating in 1977, O’B used his brain as well as brawn to become a leader amongst his peers. As a senior Dave captained the football and wrestling teams, earning that coveted spot in the Hall. Dave graduated from UMass Amherst in 1981, is a published author (“Heroes of the Seventh Crisis”), has always been a free thinker, and above all else, a compassionate global citizen. Dave has accomplished much in his short existence here on earth but his contributions to my column over the years, priceless to me. 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? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com I did not know Betty. I wish I had. Dave was kind enough to share some thoughts on his beloved mom: “In the summer of 1970, on a bus from Medford Square, I heard my mother, Elizabeth (Prince) O’Brien, laugh. I remember it because it was the fi rst time in a long time that I’d heard her laugh. “For that, I need to back up. “My brother Danny didn’t have an easy life. Short, but not easy. “Artistic. Not athletic. Probably gay. An earring. Polka dot shirts. Round, tinted glasses like John Lennon. Teased. Ridiculed. “But he somehow found like-minded friends from places like Harvard Square. I recall a Black girl with an afro crashing in our attic for a couple of days. On her journey. “Danny fi rst ran away when he was maybe thirteen. Definitely by fourteen. My parents, overwhelmed with worry, called the police. Danny landed in juvenile detention in Roslindale. There, they gave him a buzzcut and treated him cruelly. I guess to teach him...something. “It taught my parents a lesson: Do not call the police when Danny runs away. Which he did. I believe for a time he found his way into some kind of group shelter for youth at risk. “My parents were splitting up, but they took turns visiting Danny and taking him and his fellow street urchins out for something to eat. Just surviving. I remember my mother telling me that Danny was losing his hearing from all the rock concerts. “So now, summer of ’70. I suffer from chronic swimmer’s ear. I’m a water rat with long hair. Water gets in. Gets trapped. Infection. Pain. My mother sits with ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....Nicely located 7 room Colonial features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace living room, entertainment-size dining room with built in china cabinet, desirable first floor family room with skylight, eat-in kitchen, great closet space, natural woodwork, updated roof, level lot, conveniently located just outside Saugus Center. Come make this your own - Welcome Home! Offered at $459,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Elizabeth “Betty” (Prince) O’Brien me and holds me when the pain keeps me up at night. She says, David, please let us cut your hair. I say, no, no, no. And I punch the pillow. “And I’m a movie fi end. Escapism, baby. I see every movie that comes to town. And I’m already fi nding my way to the Boston theaters. “It’s a hot summer day. I’m looking forward to the evening and meeting my dad at the Granada. He’s living at the Y.M.C.A. Like always, it’s a double feature. The Five Man Army and Captain Nemo and The Underwater City. “I’m about to head out. The phone rings. My mother answers. Listens. Hangs up. She says to me, tell your father Danny was hit by a car. “I run to the Granada. I’m thinking: Danny ruined my movie night. Death doesn’t occur to me. I’m picturing Danny with a cast on his leg. Upon hearing my news, my father turns and runs to fi nd a phone. “Danny is a week in a coma. And then he dies. Sad times. Tough times. “But life itself goes on. And so does my earache. My mother brings me to a specialist in Medford Square. He puts a wick in my ear and tells me to stay out of the water for the rest of the summer (yeah, right) and then get a bathing cap (yeah, right). “We are on our way to the bus stop when we spot a hippie with a backpack. Clearly lost. He’s asking for directions but he’s being ignored. My mother leads me to him. He’s trying to fi nd Harvard Square. She draws him a map. She gives him a fi ve-dollar bill. And she tells him about Danny. They hug for what seems a very long time. The hippie and my mom. In the middle of the square in the middle of the day. “He says to me: Take care or your mother, little man. And off he goes. On his journey. “We’re standing there on the sidewalk, watching him walk away. We notice a woman my mother’s age, even dressed like her, walk by the hippie and give him a look of disgust. Then, seeing my mother, and, I guess wanting to make some kind of connection, she rolls her eyes and shakes her head. My mother says to her, ‘he’s beautiful.’ “I turn to look at the woman. She’s staggering. She has one hand on a storefront glass. As if to keep her balance. You’d think my mother had hit her with a left uppercut. “When we’re on the bus, I say, when he gets to Harvard Square, he can tell the other hippies that he met Danny O’Brien’s mother. “And she says, if he ever fi nds it. “And we both laugh. A good laugh. And I learn then that grief comes and goes. Interspersed with laughter. “My mom died at 12:20 a.m. December 26, 2022. “Over the next four days, I weep several times. Memories. Photos. Wanting to talk to her one more time. I’m left drained, exhausted, and stressed. And I just want to get through the formalities. Get it all over with. And go home. But when I walk into Spadafora’s, the fi rst person I see is John LoPresti. “He puts out his hand to shake and I try to arm drag him. And we laugh. “Then Dominic Sardo walks in. Still looking like he could bench press a house. More laughs. “Then Peter Menzies appears. He’d grown up on Auburn Street. There is a brief sad moment because my first instinct is to go get my mother and say, guess who’s here! She had adored Peter. And his brother Dennis. When she was really fed up with her own sons, she’d say, I’d trade the four of you right now for Dennis and P.J. Peter and I have a laugh over that. “Eddie Willcox shows up! He and Dominic come so close to wrestling. Right there in front of the sandwich table. I’m egging then on for some unfathomable reason. I have my hands on their backs, pushing then toward each other, saying, do it. Okay, so now I’m having almost too much fun. “And in between and mixed in with these moments of almost sheer giddiness is the return to grief. Elizabeth had ten siblings. There are cousins and aunts and people from my mother’s life. Remembering her. Missing her already. We are together in a colMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 7 Grand Opening of Rock Spot Climbing Advocate Staff Report M ayor Gary Christenson and members of the Malden Teen Enrichment Center officially welcomed Rock Spot Climbing to Malden Center! Rock Spot is celebrating 25 years as a company this September and is welcoming its newest bouldering gym to Malden at 195 Exchange St. Bouldering is a form of climbing that is low to the ground and has large soft mats to fall onto. Climbing has grown tremendously in recent years, especially with its addition to the Tokyo Summer Olympic games, where American Nathaniel Coleman claimed silver for the United States. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned climber, Rock Spot gyms are warm and inviting and a place to reach new heights. Team members come from every New England neighborhood, and as a community they focus on personal growth, equitable access and outdoor MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 lective sadness. It’s been a rough year to be a Prince. Uncle Dave. Uncle Bob. And now, my mom. Three down in one year. “Ellen had said: There will be a surprise. Someone unexpected will show. “Want to guess? Ready? John Cagno is there! With that perpetual smile that goes all the way up to his eyes. My burden is being lifted. The load is lightening. “And then, just as the poem reading is about to begin, John Mehos materializes. We are so happy to see each other to sit quietly. So, we go into the lobby. He always made me laugh. Ever since our 0-8 Pop Warner season. Which, by the way, was in the Autumn of 1970. “We’re standing there laughing, and that’s when Louis Femino enters from stage left. And if it had been a play, it would have seemed contrived. The moment is that close to perfect. “I had expected it to drag. But It’s over so fast. I’m on my way to the exit when someone from the funeral home tells me that Jimmy Muise called to say he’s thinking of me. I step onto the sidewalk with my ex-wife (but not my ex-friend). It’s a warm, beautiful Spring Day in late December. “I feel uplifted. Like Scrooge after his redemption. I’m tempted to run down Main Street, singing, ♫...I like life. Life likes me...♫ Rock Spot employees with (far left) Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Ford-Mongeau, Rock Spot Climbing Co-Owner Nadav Minkin (left of Mayor), Mayor Gary Christenson (center), Co-Owner Lary Norin (right of Mayor) and (far right) Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow stewardship to support everyone’s climbing journey. For more information, please visit https://rockspotclimbing.com/ “Obviously, there will be more memories and more tears. But not just tears. “Cry until you laugh until you cry until you laugh. “And I guess that’s called...living. So off we go. On our journeys.” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character “Columbo” would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – a son’s love for his mother – Dave in 2019: “I am mostly concerned about my mom, Betty. She is ninety. She lives in a senior housing complex in Melrose. A resident in the complex was recently hospitalized with Covid-19. Men in hazmat suits sprayed the hallway just outside Betty’s door. We spoke on the phone this morning. As we have been doing every morning, since...all this. We talk about the world and humans and family and the future and death and dying and letting go and saying goodbye and the meaning of life (if there is one) and wills and journeys and concern for the younger generations. Heavy stuff. “But we talk about these things, my mom and I do, without the melodrama. Without even much emotion. There’s no weeping. We analyze. It’s just how Betty and I roll. We’re on the same wavelength. Peas in a pod as it were.” Postscript: “As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us; as we remember them.” Jewish Prayer. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,200 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $2,200 Household of 1 = $42,411 Household of 2 = $55,461 Household of 3 = $68,511 Household of 4 = $81,561 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2023 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284

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"It is a powerful statement from those who participated in this project and we are grateful to this group of high school students who spent so much time and showed so much commitment to this project," said Dana Brown, President of the local group, Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA). MOA's mission is primarily to support those afflicted with substance abuse disorder. "The real heroes in this project are these young ladies and the human beings they interviewed for this project," Brown added. The young women who completed “Faces of Recovery" are eight Malden High School students who are part of Malden YWCA TASK group. TASK stands for "Teen Advocates Sharing Knowledge". Members of the group are Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) P resident Dana Brown discusses "Faces of Recovery" at Monday's Malden School Committee meeting. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) Ward 2 School Committee member Robert McCarthy Jr. thanks the members of the YWCA TASK group for their commitment to serving the community with their project. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) overseen by YWCA staff and as part of the group, they regularly plan and then carry out projects they decide on tackling. The "Faces of Recovery" projOur 50th Anniversary Chris 2022 * 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 ect was the culmination of about 10 months of research, interviews and writing, which produced 10 info-storyboards, regarding the lives of 10 residents who are in recovery. The project was overseen by Chris Murphy of the YWCA in collaboration with Paul Hammersley, the city of Malden's Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist and one of the primary founders of MOA. The TASK group was directly mentored by Sabrina Monteiro, a UMass/Lowell Dean's List student and Malden High School graduate. The members of the Malden YMCA TASK who took part in and produced the "Faces of Recovery" project are Mitji Joseph, Ana Esquivel, Naveah Georges, Kimora Ma-Trinh, Joynaliz Lugo Morales, Trracy Nganga, Mia Hernandez and Taesha Balan. All of them are Malden High School students. The work on the "Faces of Recovery" project was supported by a grant from the Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism. The stunning and inspirational display was lined up along the back of the seating area in the City Council Chamber at Monday night's Malden School Committee meeting. Some of the subjects of the storyboards were present for Monday night's presentation. Several of the eight YWCA TASK representatives spoke after the MOA president, outlining to the School Committee the purpose, process and results of the "Faces of Recovery" project. The presentation was very well-received by the School Committee members. "Thank you so much for all the work your group has done, this takes a great deal of time and eff ort to complete a worthwhile project like this," said Ward 2 School Committee member Robert McCarthy, Jr. "You should all be proud of yourselves the way you are giving back the community through your commitment," McCarthy added. In the course of their presentation, one of the driving motivations expressed by the TASK students was they wanted to work to ensure that their voices would be "listened to" by others. "There is no School Committee member sitting here who does not want all of you to be listened to," Ward 5 School Committee member Adam Weldai said. "In fact, we want to hear more from you, we all want to hear more of your voices. "Thank you for caring and all the work you have done on this project," Weldai said. "It was great to see such an impressive contribution to the Malden community from the TASK group," said Malden High School principal Chris Mastrangelo, who was in attendance at Monday's meeting. "It is just another example of the type of students we have at MHS.The TASK program initiated by YWCA Director Peg Crowe is such a valuable asset to the city and a tremendous resource for our students." Kimora Ma-Trinh addresses the School Committee on the "Faces of Recovery" project. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker) Ward 5 School Committee member Adam Weldai has good words for the YWCA TASK group following their presentation Monday. (Advocate Photo/ Steve Freker)

SEMINAR | FROM PAGE 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Forestdale School is located at 74 Sylvan St. Along with city offi cials, including Offi cer Kevin Alkins from Animal Control and others from the Malden PD, on hand will be Massformation presented at this event and this is a topic that we deal with on a daily basis,” Offi cer Alkins said. “We have had coyote sightings and coyotes roaming here in Malden and all around in surrounding communities for many years,” THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 As for a threat factor, coyotes traditionally are not a threat to humans. There has been only one coyote attack on a human reported in Massachusetts in the past 50 years: in July of 1998, on fouryear-old Daniel Neal of Sandwich, Mass., while he was playing on his swing set. Nationwide, there are under 10 attacks on humans per year, despite the fi ve million-plus coyote number nationwide. While coyote attacks on huPage 9 mans are so rare, they are a serious threat to other wildlife, including domestic pets. Coyotes see domestic pets like cats and dogs as a food source. Any other wildlife is considered the same by coyotes. While coyotes have been around for about one million years, according to experts, it is a fairly new phenomenon for them to be appearing in such large numbers in urban settings. Loss of habitat through construction projects continues to expand into coyotes’ natural habitat. As coyotes move closer to more densely populated areas, the animals are still on the hunt for food. They could be hunting for scraps of food or pets. Information on these points and others regarding coyotes will be presented at “Living with Coyotes” on January 26. The event is free of charge and there is no preregistration required. There are an estimated 12,000 coyotes in Massachusetts and over fi ve million nationwide. Coyotes are present is all U.S. states except Hawaii. The 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. Wildlife 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. Informational 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 inOffi cer Alkins told the Advocate. “This will be a great opportunity for people to [learn] fi rst-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, except 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. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 SWIM | FROM PAGE 1 start the New Year beat Somerville at the Barry Fitzpatrick Pool at MHS, 87-70. “We have a group of hard-working swimmers who have stepped it up this season,” said fifth-year Malden High Head Coach Jess Bisson. “Our experienced kids are providing good examples and our less experienced swimmers are improving week-to-week.” Malden knocked off Revere on the road Tuesday Against Revere on the road, Malden earned first-place finishes in the 200-yard medley relay, 50-yard freestyle, 100yard butterfly, 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke, 100yard breaststroke and 400-yard freestyle relay. Sophomore Xiaode “David” Xu won three events for Malden, a personal best and first time for a Tornado this season with three individual wins, and he also swam a leg in the winning 200 medley relay. Malden tri-captain Nathan Nguyen, David Xu, Kyle Lee and tri-captain Liam Bloom combined to win the 200 -yard medley relay at 1:55.84. Taking third was Malden’s tri-captain Wara Ramirez Morales, Hailey Tran, Sophie Tran and Tiffany Pham at 2:11.31. Taking second-place was Revere’s Juan Cano, Alem Cesic, Gavin Rua and Harrison Rua at 1:59.97. Revere’s Nathaniel Hill won the 200-yard freestyle event (2:21.25); Malden’s Nimon Jusufi was second (2:21.78); Revere’s Matthew Terrell, third (2:25.19), Revere’s Jannet Sehli, fourth (2:27.60); Malden’s Joyce Zhou, fifth (2:41.66); and Malden’s Ryan Li, sixth (2:46.17). Malden went ahead, 24-21, in team scoring on the 200-yard individual medley and never looked back, as the Tornados went 2-3-4 with Nathan Nguyen second (2:29.60), Hailey Tran third (2:30.13) and Tiffany Pahm fourth (2:59.55). Revere’s Cesic won the event at 2:26.03, and Patriot Harrison Rua was fourth at 2:30.12. Malden’s Xu won his second event of the day in the 50-yard freestyle, with a time of 25.19 seconds. Malden also took third and fourth: Joao Victor Santos (29.31) and Stanley Yip (30.26). Revere’s Gavin Rua was second (28.19); Jean Builes-Uribe, fifth (32.72); and Rayan Sarhrani, sixth (33.67). Malden went 1-2 in the 100 butterfly with seventh-grader Sophie Tran the winner at 1:07.35, senior Kyle Lee second (1:09.75) and James Zhou fifth (1:18.41). For Revere, Gavin Rua was third (1:13.94) and Matthew Terrell fourth (1:13.97). David Xu made it a trifecta for Malden with a win in the 100 freestyle at 56.28 seconds. Hailey Tran was fourth (1:03.50) and Tiffany Pham fifth (1:08.33). Revere’s Cano was second (56.38) in the closest finish of the day, Wilson Lipa, fifth (1:10.06) and Melanie Rodriguez, sixth (1:42.50). Revere’s Cesic won the 500yard freestyle (6:00.25). Sehli was fifth (6:42.50) and Kathy Trihn sixth (8:24.00). Malden took 2-34 in the event: Bloom (6:21.62), Steven Leung (6:45.99) and Sophie Tran (6:55.53). Revere won the 200-yard freestyle relay with Harrison Rua, Hill, Gavin Rua and Terrell (1:55.47). The Patriots were sixth at 2:58.97 with Samantha Stevens, Adam Ashour, Isabella Cintro and Denis Quyoda. Malden went 2-3-4 in the 200 free relay with Nguyen, Stanley Yip, Nimon Jusufi and Joyce Zhou (1:57.00); James Zhou, Kyle Lee, Hailey Tran, Steven Leung (1:57.50); and Leo Chen, Aya Atazizi, Justina Lim and Ryan Li Terrell, Hill and Cano were second (4:10.59), and Patriots Lipa, Sarhrani, Builes, Uribe and Sehli were third (5:19.65). Malden cruises past Lynn English at home David Xu won two events – 50 freestyle (25.87 seconds) and 100 butterfly (1:10.07) – and swam a leg of a winning relay to lead a GBL win at home over Lynn English. Malden went 1-2 and 4th Senior Allen Xiao is “thumbs up” ready for his event, the 100 backstroke, in a home meet against Lynn English. (Advocate Photo) (2:37.95). Nathan Nguyen won the 100-yard backstroke for Malden. Teammate Allen Xiao was fourth, with a personal best time of 1:18.47. Wara Ramirez Morales was fifth (1:21.01). Revere went 2-3 and also took sixth with Cano (1:03.68), Lipa (1:15.95) and Trihn (1:31.06). Malden went 1-2 and 6thplace in the 100-yard breaststroke with senior Kyle Lee’s season-best 1:15.72 winning the event; Jusufi, second (1:19.10) and sophomore Gordon Zeng, sixth (1:54.16). Revere went 3-4-5: Hill (1:26.75), Harrison Rua (1:26.88) and Rodriguez (1:46.13). Malden’s Bloom, Sophie Tran, Pham and Xu were first in the 400 free relay. The Tornados were also third at 4:45.90: Leung, Santos, Morales and Joyce Zhou. Fifth-place (5:45.33) went to Xaio, Christina Mui, Kevin Lin and James Joyce. Revere’s Cesic, place in the 200 medley relay to start the meet. Tri-captain Nathan Nguyen, Nimon Jusufi, Xu and Kyle Lee swam a 1:59.28 to win it. Second was Joslyn Nguyen, Hailey Tran, Sophie Tran and Tiffany Pham (2:06.88). Fourth was Tri-captain Wara Ramirez Morales, Christina Mui, James Zhou and Aya Alazizi (2:35.14). Malden swept the 200 free, 1-2-3: Joslyn Nguyen (2:30.15), Joyce Zhou (2:44.37) and Ryan Li (2:53.91). It was another 1-23 sweep in the next event, 200 individual medley. Winning was Hailey Tran (2:31.03); Jusufi, second (2:52.29) and freshman Danielle Harrington, third (2:59.39). It was 1-2-3 for Malden also in the 50 free: David Xu (25.87), Nathan Nguyen (26.03) and Kyle Lee (27.9). Nathan Nguyen won the 100 free for Malden at 1:05.97 followed by teammates at 2-3: David Xu (1:10.07) and Joao Victor Santos 1:31.56. Malden won the 100-yard freestyle: first for Hailey Tran (1:03.94), second for Pham (1:08.73), third for Stanley Yip (1:13.19). The remainder of the events were swum unofficially by Malden due to an insurmountable lead. Tri-captain Liam Boom was first in the 500 free (6:22.14), Sophie Tran second (6:33.59). In the 200 free relay, Kyle Lee, Stanley Yip, Santos, and David Xu were first (1:55.51); Joslyn Nguyen, Hailey Tran, Pham and Sophie Tran, second (1:58.39); and third were Stephanie Wong, Justina Lim, Sophia Hunyh and Leo Chen (2:32.65). Joslyn Nguyen was first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:14.61). Senior Allen Xaio was second (1:20.17) and Joyce Zhou third (1:21.77). Kyle Lee was first in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.91). Jusufi was second (1:16.88) and Kevin Lin fifth (1:41.75). Malden was 1-2-3 in the 400 free relay: Bloom, Santos, Allen Xiao, Stanley Yip, first (4:49.97); Nathan Nguyen, Harrington, Joyce Zhou and Leo Chen, second (4:51.91); James Zhou, Lanyu Liang, Ryan Li and Stephanie Wong, third (5:09.69). Malden splashes past Somerville in first meet of New Year Senior tri-captain Nathan Nguyen won two individual events and was part of two winning relay races for Malden in a win over Somerville. Nguyen won the 100 butterfly (1:06.33) and 500 freestyle (6:15.97) and was on the 200 medley relay with David Xu, Kyle Lee and Liam Bloom (2:00.99). He also won the 200 freestyle relay along with Xu, Jusufi and Kyle Lee (1:51.93). In the 200 medley relay, Malden was third, with Joslyn Nguyen, Hailey Tran, Sophie Tran and Pham (2:86.88) – and fourth: Mui, Lin, James Zhou and Leung (2:91.83). Joslyn Nguyen (2:26.60), Santos (3:00.64) and Wong (3:08.84) were 2-3-4 in the 200 free. Bloom won the 200 IM (2:36.26) for Malden. Jusufi was second (2:49.71) and Joyce Zhou, third (2:57.69). Sophomore David Xu was second in the 50 free (25.56 seconds). Kyle Lee was third (26.75) and Stanley Yip fifth (31.33). David Xu won the 100 free (58:17); James Zhou, second (1:12.24) and Lanyu Liang, fifth at 1:23.88. Nathan Nguyen won the 100 butterfly (1:06.33); Sophie Tran, second (1:06.98), Liam Bloom, third (1:09.93). Nguyen also won the 500 free, followed by Kyle Lee, third (7:04.62) and Tiffany Pham, fourth (7:16.40). Malden won the 200 free relay (1:51.93) with Xu, Jusufi, N. Nguyen and Lee. Second were Hailey Tran, Stanley Yip, Santos and Sophie Tran (1:56.36). Malden was 2-3-4 in the 400 free relay: Bloom, Pham, Allen Xiao and Jusufi, second (4:41.56); Santos, Joyce Zhou, James Zhou and Joslyn Nguyen, third (4:53.69); and Justina Lim, Stephanie Wong, Lanyu Liang and Kevin Lin, fourth (5:54.93). Hailey Tran (1:20.36) won the 100 breaststroke and Jusufi was second (1:21.88). Joslyn Nguyen (1:12.41) was first in the 100 backstroke; Xiao, second (1:20.25) and Ruan Li, third (1:43.89). **** Malden faces Melrose next, at home on Jan. 18 Malden is now off until Wednesday, January 18 when the Tornados host non-leaguer Melrose for a 4:00 p.m. meet at the Fitzpatrick Pool. The Tornados will then compete in the Greater Boston League Championship Meet on Thursday, January 26 at the Medford High Pool at 4:00 p.m. Malden then concludes the regular season with a 7:00 p.m. meet on Saturday, February 4 on the road at crosstown nonleague opponent Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 11 Clear cut of Roosevelt Park trees disappoints neighbors seeking environmental justice Opposition to Malden’s fake-turf plan to remove green oasis continues Before: Note green, leafy trees (not dead) in Roosevelt Park’s southern border. (Courtesy photo) Clear cut of trees (Courtesy photo) After December 30, 2022: about half of trees cut and removed. (Courtesy photo) View of clear-cut area (Photo courtesy Kari Percival) (Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the Friends of Roosevelt Park) “Winter’s been dark and dreary, so, for my health, I went down to Roosevelt Park to do a little birding in the sunshine, and then I saw half the trees were gone,” reported resident Kari Percival. “It was a bit of a shock. It was not a happy way to greet the New Year.” Last Friday neighbors of Roosevelt Park in Malden, Mass. – a living oasis in a densely developed urban neighborhood – counted at least 12 fresh stumps where living trees had been. None of the stumps were hollow and none of the trees' leafy crowns had shown die-back last summer. A clear cut of over half of the trees providing leafy shade to the field was noted on the southern border of the park. The trees were cut down between Christmas and New Year’s Day without a required public tree hearing. Conflicting information about the trees’ removal has emerged from local officials. Advocates for a living green grass and trees, Friends of Roosevelt Park, have many questions about the clear cut: 1. Who granted permission to cut these trees down, and when was permission granted? 2. Trees cut are part of wetlands and flood zone. Should the Conservation Commission have been contacted? If no, why not? The MassDEP confirms that National Grid would need a hearing and a permit from the Malden Conservation Commission to remove vegetation. 3. Who are the owners of land where trees were cut? What other entities own or make management decisions around this parcel? 4. Does this cutting of trees in the wetland area apply to the recent Conservation Commission changes brought before the council? 5. Tree Warden Chris Rosa’s tree plotter inventory only showed 3 trees on public property. Can the status of all the trees and property in that area be clarified? 6. Was this clear cut a follow through of the design of the Roosevelt Park Improvement Plan? 7. If so, did it go forward because of the approval of the HUD loan? 8. All trees had orange ribbons and numbers. Why did the tree clearing stop at the willow tree? 9. The Salemwood School Community depends on the shade of these trees to cool the area when the sun is hot. Who will be held accountable? Who will pay for the replacement trees? December News: This mass tree removal follows other recent park news. In early December, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rubber-stamped the City of Malden’s loan application, releasing funds for a plan to remove natural grass and develop the park with artificial turf. HUD accepted the city’s environmental review without review of Environmental Justice (EJ) protocols. HUD’s approval effectively ignored the many unanswered questions and concerns raised by residents objecting to Malden’s EJ failures in developing the plan. Ongoing concerns, such as the heat effects of removing over two acres of living grass, a recognized green climate solution, from a neighborhood suffering from an urban heat island, were addressed only minimally. Malden leadership so far failed to heed Friends of Roosevelt Park (FoRP) calls for a halt to the plan, and make a new plan centering adjacent neighbor and Salemwood School community voices, removal of lead soil to a depth needed to restore living grass, the restoration of a natural grass field and protection of standing trees. Tree removal vehicles (Photo courtesy Lara Thompson) November News: In November adjacent neighbors met with Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy to voice opposition to the plan to remove living shade trees and natural grass from their local green space to install artificial turf. Neighbors’ calls for leadership based on facts supporting natural grass – such as athlete health and children’s safety, climate science, cool temperatures and future sustainability, and protecting Malden River water quality, mitigation of toxic soil, plus taking the leadership opportunity to repair and prevent environmental racism for the historically red-lined neighborhood – fell on deaf ears. Mayor Christenson told neighbors that in spite of their advocacy, he decided that adding the environmental burden of removing green space for urban neighbors was an “opportunity cost he was willing to take.” When asked to justify the step, Mayor Christenson could not offer citywide data on field scheduling and usage to show that Malden needs another artificial turf field, nor offer plans to replace aging artificial turf fields nearby that are in states of disrepair unsafe for athletes. September News: In September, Mayor Christenson and Councillor Murphy skipped the meeting FoRP held to inform city leadership of their EJ concerns around the plan to install artificial turf. Instead of attending the community participation meeting that voters invoked via a summer signature drive to address their concerns, the mayor called his own public meeting one week ahead of the FoRP meeting, to boost the project and drown out calls for a halt and redesign of the project.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Resilient Mystic Collaborative communities secure $12.9M in federal community grants for 9 projects Advocate Staff Report W hen President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, into law on December 29, 2022, the $1.7 trillion spending bill included nine grants for Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) cities and towns totaling almost $13 million. These earmarks bring the total grant funding for RMC community projects to $30.4 million since its founding in 2018. For each of the last two federal budgets, Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton were able to help fulfill multiple requests for Community Project Funding for projects with demonstrated local support that fit within speand their staff for securing such robust funding for our communities,” said Executive Director Patrick Herron of the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), which partners with RMC. “These investments will make our cities and towns safer, more equitable, and more beautiful.” “Since its beginnings the Resilient Mystic Collaborative has been focused on projects that make a difference for the people most affected by climate change,” said Director of Waterfront & Climate Justice Initiatives John Walkey of the local nonprofit GreenRoots. “It’s why GreenRoots is so excited to support and partner with the RMC and its members to help secure almost $14 million in federal grants to fund these projects.” event of sea level rise. “The Malden River Works Coastal flooding in Rumney Marsh (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) Steering Committee is inclusive of the diverse Malden population and under-represented communities of color,” said Steering Committee Chairperson Marcia Manong. “Our project will help reduce the City’s climate vulnerability by building green stormwater infrastructure to reduce surface flood risk, increasing the tree canopy by planting over 200 new trees and bushes to mitigate urban heat island effects, restoring the natural riverfront landscape, and building an elevated greenway path to serve as a flood barrier in the event of sea-level rise. We wish to thank all for the effort put forward to ensure that this community-driven project was included in the Community Project earmarks.” “Addressing the legacy of enA flooding boatyard in Revere will soon be a community center. (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) Malden River Works Project Artist Rendering cific existing federal grant programs. These grants included four for RMC communities in Fiscal Year 2022, and nine in Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Clark secured funding for climate resilient projects in Arlington, Malden, Medford, Revere and Woburn. Congressman Moulton secured a $2 million grant for Reading. “We couldn’t be more grateful to Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Seth Moulton Each of the municipalities that championed these climate resilient projects is an RMC founding member. The RMC is a Mystic River watershed–wide voluntary partnership focused on regional climate resilience. Convened by MyRWA in September 2018 and led by senior staff from 20 cities and towns and nongovernmental partners, the RMC focuses on managing flooding and extreme heat on a regional scale and increasing the resilience of our most vulnerable residents and workers to extreme weathThe list of FY2023 Community Project grants secured by RMC communities is summarized below: Community Project Title Arlington Malden Medford Revere Woburn Everett MyRWA Reading Mystic River Path Project Malden River Works Project Carr Park Resilient Community Solar Project Riverside Climate Resiliency Project Hurld Park Construction Project Cambridge Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Cambridge Residents Cooling Urban Heat Islands through Enhancing Urban Forests Maillet, Sommes, Morgan Stormwater System Climate Risk Heat Heat/flooding Energy resilience/heat Flooding Flooding/heat Gateway Park Urban Forest/Wetland Restoration Flooding/heat Heat Flooding/heat Funding $1,000,000 $1,334,610 $1,500,000 $1,977,220 $2,916,370 Carbon neutrality $1,000,000 $750,000 $400,000 $2,000,000 Riverfront on Millis Avenue in Revere (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) vironmental racism is an important part of our response to climate change,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, “and that is what we are doing with the Malden River Works project. It represents a new planning approach for Malden that focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized community members to build a climate-resilient park on the Malden River. The funding secured by our federal delegation will play an important role in the eventual success of Malden River Works.” Revere: Riverside Climate Resiliency Project ($1,977,220) The funding will alleviate current conditions and prepare the community for the impact of worsening risks of climate change and sea-level rise. It expands mitigation and adaptation efforts in the RiverFront Future site of community center (Photo courtesy of Loretta LaCentra) er. These projects are the result of years of analysis and design by both individual communities and multiple municipalities working collectively. Malden: Malden River Works Project ($1,334,610) This funding will be used to transform Malden’s Department of Public Works yard on the Malden River to incorporate a public, climate-resilient riverfront park. It will reduce Malden’s climate vulnerability by building green stormwater infrastructure to reduce surface flood risk, increasing the tree canopy by planting over 100 new trees to mitigate urban heat island effects, restoring the natural riverfront landscape and building an elevated greenway path to serve as a flood barrier in the area in Revere. “As a community located outside the shelter of Boston Harbor we get the brunt of increasingly intense winter storms,” said Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. “This funding will help us manage coastal flooding in our Riverfront neighborhood.” “The frequent flooding of the Riverside neighborhood due to sea level rise has reached a critical juncture,” said Revere activist Loretta LaCentra. “Our worstcase scenario has become a common event as we dread reports of upcoming flooding and King Tides. We need immediate attention and remediation to address the multiple flooding events we experience annually. We cannot wait any longer.” GRANTS | SEE PAGE 13

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 13 Gov. Maura Healy Inauguration at TD Garden Outgoing Gov. Baker takes ceremonial Lone Walk By Th e Advocate (Advocate photos by Katy Rogers) O n Jan. 5, Governor Maura Healey, along with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll celebrated their inauguration at a gala event at the TD Garden. Healey became the fi rst woman elected governor of the Commonwealth as well as the fi rst open member of the LGBTQ community to hold the offi ce. One of the highlights of the event, locally, was the EHS Marching Band preforming, along with singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile at the celebration at TD Garden. Gov. Healey, along with her family, friends and supporters, celebrated their arrival to the State House. The day before, outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker exited his offi ce on Wednesday evening for a ceremonial Lone Walk down the front steps of the State House joined by First Lady Lauren Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Second Gentleman Steve Rodolakis as they bid their farewells to supporters, colleagues, and Cabinet members for the historic event. Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile performs Former Gov. Charlie Baker and former Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito thank well-wishers outside the State House. Charlie Baker taking the ceremonial Lone Walk down the front stairs of the State House with First Lady Lauren Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Second Gentleman Steve Rodolakis. The Everett High School Marching band perform. GRANTS | FROM PAGE 12 Gov. Maura Healey addresses the audience. Everett: Gateway Park Urban Forest/Wetland Restoration ($750,000) This funding will help support the restoration of a degraded 14-acre waterfront parcel of land and create a rare public open space for low-income Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) residents in the environmental justice community of Everett. This project will remove invasive plants and other debris, reconstruct a forested coastal wetland area as a habitat and for stormwater management, reforest with native trees and other perennials, install environmental education signage in a broad range of languages and construct a pedestrian boardwalk throughout the site. “For as long as I can remember, the wetlands portion of Gov. Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren and family thank well-wishers. Gateway Park has been neglected and overgrown,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “This grant will help us restore wildlife habitat and bring residents in an environmental justice community closer to nature along the Malden River and Boston Harbor waterfront.” “Everett is in desperate need of healthy open space… We can’t wait to see Gateway Park fi nished,” said Josee Genty from Everett Community Growers. MyRWA: Cooling Urban Heat Islands through Enhancing Urban Forests in Greater Boston’s Mystic River Watershed ($400,000) This funding will help mitigate the dangers of climate-driven extreme heat in vulnerable environmental justice communities, including Everett, Chelsea Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll greet the audience at the TD Garden. and East Boston. The program will support the implementation of local urban forestry plans (including the planting of 750 trees), while training youths, reentry citizens and others to perform the horticulture activities needed to establish and maintain urban trees. “This funding allows us to partner with communities to cool off some of the hottest neighborhoods in our watershed that currently have very few parks, trees, or other cooling amenities,” said MyRWA Deputy Director for Projects David Queeley. “These same neighborhoods are where many low-income BIPOC residents live due to past redlining practices and crushingly high housing prices elsewhere. Helping vulnerable residents stay safe lowers hospitalization rates and medical costs. If we can help cool off the The balloons drop during Gov. Healey's Inaugural celebration. hottest streets, or even whole neighborhoods, why wouldn’t we?” Mystic River Watershed at a Glance The 76-square-mile Mystic River Watershed stretches from Reading through the northern shoreline of Boston Harbor to Revere. It is one of New England’s most urbanized watersheds. The seven-mile Mystic River and its tributaries represented an early economic engine for colonial Boston; 10 shipyards, tide-driven mills, brickyards and tanneries along both banks of the river brought both wealth and pollution. In the 1960s, the Amelia Earhart Dam transformed much of the river into a freshwater impoundment, while construction of Interstate 93 fi lled in wetlands and dramatically changed the river’s course. Since then, many former industrial sites have been cleaned up and redeveloped into new commercial areas and residential communities. The Mystic is facing growing climate-related challenges: coastal and stormwater fl ooding, extreme storms, heat, drought and unpredictable seasonal weather. The watershed is relatively low-lying and extensively developed, making it prone to both freshwater and coastal fl ooding. Its 21 municipalities are home to 600,000 residents, including many who are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme weather: environmental justice communities, new Americans, residents of color, elders, low-income residents and employees, people living with disabilities and English-language learners.

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Malden High boys’ basketball wins a pair of squeakers over Lynn Classical, Melrose Three straight victories in eight days lifts Tornados to 6-3, best start in six years By Steve Freker N o such thing as a "boring win" for the Malden High Golden Tornado boys’ basketball squad THIS year! Last Saturday night, Jan. 7, Malden went right down to the wire with visiting Melrose in a 38-34 win. It took a "Havlicek Stole the Ball!" moment — a midcourt "strip-6" by Tornado freshman guard Ethan Phejarasai— to seal the deal. Malden also went down-tothe-wire again in a Greater Boston League (GBL) game, also at home, Tuesday night versus Lynn Classical. Tornado senior Justin Bell (18) points and junior 3-man Zeke Noelsaint (15 points) had plenty to with that win, but the freshman Phejarasai had his say once again near the end when he swished a corner "three" to just about seal the 53-48 win. Throw in a 57-45 win over Chelsea on Jan. 3 that saw Malden floor the gas pedal in the second half and head coach Don Nally and his squad had fashioned a solid, three-game win streak, After a 3-3 start, it was just what Malden needed as its quest for a GBL crown and MIAA postseason berth were buoyed, bigtime as the Tornado boys rose to 6-3 overall, 4-1 GBL. Malden is now in second-place by itself in the GBL standings, trailing only unbeaten Lynn English (8Justin Bell gets set to bury one of his three "3-pointers" in Tuesday's win over Lynn Classical. Zeke Noelsaint (22) goes airborne with a shot over a Lynn Classical player to score two of his 14 points in a 53-48 win at home Tuesday. 0, 6-0 GBL). The Tornados have no rest this week, as they were scheduled to take on GBLer Revere on the Justin Bell (14) and freshman Ethan Phejarasai high-five it for a job well done after Tuesday's win over Lynn Classical. road last night at 7:00 p.m. "We played tough when we had to on both ends of the court when we had to in all three games," said Coach Nally, who is in the midst of his 18th season at the helm. "We have been relying on our core guys with the most experience every night, but we are also getting some big contributions from our younger and inexperienced players." Nally said the senior captains Jonald Joseph (21) was a force under the boards for Malden in Tuesday's win at Finn Gym. Ethan Phejarasai (10) made the play of the game, a gameending steal for Malden, in a 3834 win over Melrose Saturday. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) are "leading the way".Senior captain Justin Bell was the leading scorer in all three wins: 23 against Chelsea; 14 versus Melrose; and 18 Tuesday against Classical. Tri-captain Jonald Joseph had turned up the intensity noticeably beginning with the Chelsea win, and is working to stay out of foul trouble, an issue earlier on. "(Senior captain) Peyton Carron has played very well," Coach Nally said. "He's been a stabilizing force on both ends of the court and has also gotten some big rebounds and made some big shots for us." The freshman Phejarasai made the biggest play of the game against Melrose, picking up his fourth steal of the game— but the biggest one with 10.4 seconds left to play. A basket by Melrose would have tied the game, or given them a lead if it was a "three".But the Tornado 9th grade point guard ended that hope. He close-guarded the Melrose guard just over halfcourt and when Raider faked going right, Pherjarasai reached into his dribble, poked the ball free, sped past him, secured the ball and drove in for an untouched layup. The packed stands went wild and Malden had a huge victory,

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 15 MVRCS Swim Wins in Second Home Meet of The Season By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School swim team hosted its most challenging meet of the season on Thursday, highlighted by the girl’s victory over Weston (84 to 83) and the boys win against Weston (109 to 65) and Reading (107 to 62). Both wins were Mystic Valley’s first ever over Weston, the defending State champion on the boy’s side and a perennial power including last year’s third-place State champion on the girl’s side.“Our swimmers are not even midway through the season and are putting up some truly solid times, said head coach Andrew DiGiacomo, beating Weston is a major historic accomplishment for Mystic Valley’s program.” To start the meet off the quartet of Lana Albuquerque, Britney Nayiga, Sydney Cao and Isabella Cirame was victorious in the girls 200-yard medley relay, finishing in 1:59.70, a state qualifying time. Albuquerque came back in the very next event with little rest and claimed second place with a time of 2:13:45 in the 200-yard freestyle. Teammates Cirame (2:23.88) and Khloe Co (2:32.45) followed in second and third in the 200-yard Individual Medley.Up next Cao and Nayiga splashed to a 1-2 finish in the 50-yard freestyle to pull MV girls ahead of Weston for the first time in the meet. A few events later Albuquerno finished first (48.7 seconds) and third in the 100-yard freestyle while Jeremy Cheng swam the 100 butterfly in just over 52 seconds for another win with an impressive performance.Acuna-Rosa also earned first place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:22.57, with teammate Anthony following closely behind, finishing the race in 5:24.82. Cheng claimed another top spot in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 55.90 another State cut time. que sprinted to a victory in the 100-yard freestyle in 57.90 seconds. The Eagles delivered in a big way fighting to come back with a 1-2 finish in the 100-yard backstroke, with Cao recording another state cut and winning the event in 1:05.72. In the final individual event of the day, the MV breaststrokers completed a 1-2-3 finish when Nayiga, Lucia Antonucci, and Crystal Tang touched the wall in that order, sealing the win by the slightest of margins. Freshman Antonucci’s time of 1:16.25 was her first ever individual sectional cut. The Boys team started the meet in much the same manner with a dominant showing in the 200-yard medley relay. The group of Jeremy Cheng, Jason Yan, Aiden Acuna-Rosa and Armando Indresano won the event with a season best time of 1:42.21. Dylan Phan followed with a victory in the 200yard freestyle (1:58.09) and then ry against Rockport on Friday evening at the Eastern Avenue Gymnasium. Rachel Nortelus and Breana DeLeire paced all scorers with 8 points each. Breana Nansamba, Mary Tayag, and Katie Guo also scored in (6, 4, 3) for the Eagles. Anna Luiza Batista and Abby Sseewekambo rounded out the scoring, both contributing 2 points. Nansamba secured seven rebounds off missing baskets, while Tayag secured three. Mystic Valley held Rockport to a 1-point lead (8-1), in the first quarter, to eventually keep the lead of the game with a score of 20-5 at the end of the first half. the Eagles produced an 31-7 Jason Yan raced to first place in the 200-yard IM in 2:09.16. Following Yan’s win, Sodeyama-Cardoso was a close second in 2:13.10 and Freshman Christian Antonucci came in at 2:18.83 for a 1-2-3 finish. Indresano and Freshman Jaden Anthony completed a 3-5 finish to hold off a hard charging Weston and Reading in the 50-yard freestyle.Acuna-Rosa and IndresaMVRCS returns to the pool on Friday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. for a meet at Shawsheen. For complete coverage of the MV boys and girls swim team, follow the Eagles on Twitter, Instagram, a Girls Basketball Edges Rockport, 33-12 The MVRCS girls’ basketball team earned a 33-12 victoadvantage at the end of the third quarter, which sparked most of their second half rally. From there, Mystic Valley scored two more point. Rockport pulled five more points with 0:00 left on the scoreboard, pushing the Eagles to a 4-4 record at home on the season. WHAT'S NEXT Mystic Valley (4-4) visits Essex Tech on Tuesday, January 10 at 5:30 PM.MVRCS then hosts PCSS Everett next Monday, January 16 at 12:30 PM. For the latest on MVRCS Athletics, follow the Eagles on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. SHOWCASE CINEMAS CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY ON JANUARY 19 WITH FREE MOVIE POPCORN FOR STARPASS MEMBERS Showcase is Offering All Starpass Loyalty Member Ticket Holders Free Popcorn on January 19, 2023; Available at All Theater Locations in MA, NY, OH and RI N orwood, MA, January 10 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, is celebrating National Popcorn Day on Thursday, January 19, by offering one free regular sized freshly popped popcorn to members of its Starpass loyalty program with any ticket purchase at all locations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island. This offer is valid in-theater only and must be redeemed at the concession stand. The Showcase Starpass loyalty program is free and easy to join. Members earn 10% on virtually all purchases and receive a $5 voucher with every $50 spent. New members who register for Starpass on or before January 19 will receive a free popcorn on National Popcorn Day. Members may register online or at the box office during their ticket purchase on January 19 to qualify for the offer. “There’s nothing like seeing a movie the way it’s meant to be seen: on the big screen, with freshly popped, buttery popcorn in hand,” said Mark Malinowski, Vice President of Global Marketing. “There’s no better way to kick off this new year than with a trip to the movies to see one of the many new releases in theaters now, and we’re excited to give our Starpass loyalty members the chance to enjoy a free popcorn on National Popcorn Day to make the experience even more special!” This year National Popcorn Day falls on a Thursday, perfect for a date night, outing with friends or after school treat with the kids to see recently released films including “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” Showcase Cinemas will also be playing brand new movies including “M3GAN,” “Plane,” “Missing” and “A Man Called Otto” on National Popcorn Day. For more information on Showcase Cinemas’ National Popcorn Day and to purchase tickets please visit: https://www. showcasecinemas.com/national-popcorn-day. To register to become a Starpass loyalty member please visit: https://www.showcasecinemas.com/starpass/register.

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Tide boys’ co-op hockey returns to form to even record at three Everett senior captain David Saia notches his 100th career point against non-league host Timberlane By Joe McConnell I t was a much better and most memorable week for the Everett High School boys’ co-op hockey team. After dropping a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime decision to host East Bridgewater, 5-4, the Crimson Tide (2-2 in the Greater Boston League, 3-3 overall) bounced back Monday to double up non-league host Timberlane, 8-4. In that game, Everett senior captain David Saia was credited with a hat trick that resulted in his 100th career point, a significant milestone of perseverance and determination. “(Saia) always gives us 100% effort in every game, while turning himself into a great leader and captain,” said coach Craig Richards. Saia’s hat trick helped pace the offensive attack in the Timberlane game. Everett led throughout, taking a 3-1 lead after one and 6-4 heading into the third period. Revere’s Mykell Schovanec accounted for the first goal on a solo effort. Frankie Annunziata then lit the lamp from Riley Constantine. Saia followed with his first goal of the game assisted by Chris Cecca and Jacky Summers to close out the opening stanza. Jake Simpson got the first lamplighter of the second period setup by Austin Annunziata. Saia then recorded his second tally of the game from Andrew Crasco. Saia wasted no time to secure his historic goal from Michael Brandano and Constantine that once again completed the scoring in a period. Brandano produced the team’s seventh goal to begin the first two periods, before Ben Rosa took over the goaltending chores in the third. The team ended up outshooting Timberlane, 30-15. Both goalies also had considDavid Saia Nets 100th point the final period, with Summers picking up his second assist of the game. Summers then finished off the offensive explosion with a goal from Constantine. Aaron Al-Marayati was between the pipes throughout erable help from their defense. Richards specifically singled out the defensive contributions of Cam Couto and Mystic Valley’s Riya Tanivaki, while highlighting Constantine’s efforts on offense after assisting on three of his team’s goals. Mystic Valley’s Liam Thompson also caught the attention of the coaching staff for his fine play up front. Rosa played the entire game in net against East Bridgewater. His teammates led, 4-2 after two periods, but the home team was able to tie up the game in the third, before winning it at the three-minute mark of the extra period. But Everett had more shots on goal, 20-15. “It was a battle,” said Richards after the game. “The entire team did a good job, and they moved the puck very well, but we just didn’t get the results we wanted.” Austin Annunziata was credited with the first goal from Lucas Deguire. Brandano poked one home assisted by Crasco. Simpson lit the lamp from Ollie Svenson and Cecca. Brandano then got his second goal of the game to complete the scoring for the locals from Simpson and Saia. The Everett co-op boys will be taking on host Lynn for the third time this season on Saturday at the Connery Rink, beginning at 7 p.m. They will then look to avenge an earlier loss to the Highlanders in Somerville on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 17 SENATE RE-ELECTS SPILKA AS SENATE PRESIDENT Senate 36-3, re-elected Sen. Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen With today's edition, [insert name of newspaper] begins coverage of the 2023-2024 Massachusetts legislative session with our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report. This feature is a clear and concise compilation of the voting records of local state representatives and senators. Beacon Hill Roll Call provides an unbiased summary of bills and amendments, arguments from floor debate on both sides of the issue and each legislator's vote or lack of vote on the matter. This information gives readers an opportunity to monitor their elected officials' actions on Beacon Hill. Many bills are reported on in their early stages, giving readers the opportunity to contact their legislators and express an opinion prior to the measure being brought up for final action. The feature “Also Up on Beacon Hill” informs readers of other important matters at the Statehouse. Beacon Hill Roll Call is written and provided by Bob Katzen, a former Boston radio talk show host at WRKO, WITS and WMRE. Bob has been providing this feature to hundreds of newspapers across the Bay State for 48 years, since 1975. Bob invented the “Bagel Route” when he was 10 years old. It’s like a paper route but Bob took pre-orders from neighbors and delivered bagels every Sunday morning. GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST: Start off following the 2023 Legislature with something that you will read every weekday morning. There aren’t many things out there that are free and valuable. But MASSterlist is a rarity. Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp. constantcontactpages.com/su/ aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Last week was full of activity on Beacon Hill. The Legislature approved and sent to then-Gov. Charlie Baker, before his term was up, several bills passed on voice votes, without roll calls, prior to the end of the 20212022 session on Tuesday, January 3. The Legislature convened the 2023-2024 session on Wednesday, January 4. Much of the day’s activities were ceremonial including the swearing-in of state senators and representatives. The only roll call votes were on the election of a speaker of the House and Senate president. The day also featured a farewell speech by outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker. One senator and two representatives were not present at the opening session. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked each one why they were absent. Rep. Patricia Haddad (D-Somerset) said she was in the emergency room with her husband. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville) said she was ill. A spokesman for Sen. Mike Rush (D-Boston) said that Rush had a minor medical issue. On Thursday, January 5,newly elected Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll were sworn into office. HOUSE RE-ELECTS MARIANO AS SPEAKER House 131-25, re-elected Rep. Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) as speaker of the House. Rep. Bradley Jones (R-North Reading) was re-elected as the GOP minority leader. Here's how local representatives voted: Rep. Paul Donato Voted for Mariano Rep. Steven Ultrino Voted for Mariano Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) as Senate President. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) was re-elected as the GOP Minority Leader. Here's how local senators voted: Sen. Jason Lewis Voted for Spilka ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REDUCED TRAFFIC FATALITIES AND PROTECT PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS (H 5103) – Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would protect vulnerable road users which includes pedestrians, construction workers, emergency responders bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters and wheelchair users. A key provision requires vehicle drivers, when passing a vulnerable user, to pass at a safe distance of not less than 4 feet. Other provisions include establishing a process to request the lowering of the default speed limit to 25 mph on state highways in a community; clarifying the process for modifying special limits that apply on some roads; requiring higher-visibility mirrors and lateral sideguards on certain state-owned, state-operated and state-contracted trucks; creating a uniform reporting tool for crashes involving a pedestrian or cyclist; and requiring bicyclists to have red rear lights. “This bill reflects over 10 years of collaborative effort among people who care about road safety,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont). “I’m so glad we could get it to governor’s desk again. I feel the final bill is as strong as what we originally submitted. It will save lives on the roads.” THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (S 3169) – Gov. Baker signed into law legislation that would create a “chain of custody” for used catalytic converter sales. A catalytic converter is a device that converts the environmentally hazardous exhaust emitted by a vehicle’s engine into less harmful gases. The measure requires the buyer to keep records of each converter purchased, which vehicle it was removed from and who the seller was. These records would be made available upon request to law enforcement. Supporters explained that several communities have seen a rise in catalytic converter thefts because the converters use platinum, palladium or rhodium to operate. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the values of these precious metals contained inside catalytic converters have skyrocketed and is staggering. As of March 2022, rhodium is valued at $20,000 per ounce; palladium at $2,938 per ounce; and platinum at $1,128 per ounce. For thieves, this means a catalytic converter might be a better score than the average wedding band or gold watch. “Catalytic theft is an epidemic,” said House sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk). “It is not only very costly to the vehicle owner, if they do not have comprehensive insurance, it creates an inconvenience to have repairs done. I’m very pleased that the House and Senate worked together for this timely and important bill that benefits all the citizens of the commonwealth.” “Many scrapyards and black-market buyers have an open call out for catalytic converters, which they turn around and sell to metal recyclers,” says the Cavallo and Signoriello Insurance Agency in Massachusetts. “Ten years ago, a thief could earn between $20 and $200 per stolen converter. Today, thanks to the spike in the value of these metals, that range is more like $300 to $850, for just a few minutes of work.” PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM (S 2731) – Gov. Baker signed into law a bill that would ensure that pregnant and postpartum mothers get necessary and potentially life-saving health care by extending MassHealth insurance coverage to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons. Supporters said that according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of women identified as having died of maternal causes in the United States climbed from 658 in 2018 to 861 in 2020, with the maternal death rate for Black women reaching an alarming 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births. “I am proud that Massachusetts has taken another step to combat inequities in maternal health,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), the lead Senate sponsor of the measure. “By extending postpartum healthcare coverage to a full year, parents will be able to access vital physical and behavioral health resources that will decrease mortality and severe morbidity and improve the overall health of parent and child.” PROHIBIT REVOCATION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES (H 5195) – The House and Senate on November 21, approved and sent to then-Gov. Baker legislation that would repeal a current state law which creates professional licensure consequences for anyone who defaults on their student loan. Under current law, a borrower’s state-issued professional or occupational certificate, registration or license can be suspended, revoked or canceled if the borrower is in default on an education loan. “This draconian approach prevents an individual from access to the profession for which he or she has trained and has the perverse result of further hindering their ability to earn a living and making it more difficult to make loan payments,” said co-sponsor Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose). “And as families work to recover from the financial fallout of the pandemic, the last thing the state should do is deny them access to their professional pursuits because of student loan defaults.” Baker proposed an amendment to the bill on December 1. Baker’s amendment would allow the Division of Banks to consider student loan defaults in order to ensure that the Division will retain the discretion it has always applied when assessing an applicant’s fitness to provide consumer financial services to prospective borrowers. “Precluding the Division of Banks from reviewing credit reports as part of its evaluation of an individual’s financial responsibility for a financial services license could ultimately result in harm to consumers,” said Baker. The House and Senate had more than a month to act on the governor’s amendment but did ot do so.. As a result, the bill died on January 3, the final day of the 2021-2022 session. “This is a common-sense bill that not only helps a student practice their profession but it is also likely to help a student earn enough money to pay off any outstanding student debt,” said co-sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “I was hoping the bill would make it to the governor's desk, and wish he had not filed an amendment to the already-passed bill." EXPAND CIVIL SERVICE OPTION FOR CITIES AND TOWNS (S 1661) – The House and Senate both approved a bill that would allow legislative governing bodies of cities and towns the option to expand the definition of local residency for civil service hiring preference to include anyone who received a high school diploma from a school in that city or town. Neither branch gave the measure final approval. “This legislation could aid municipalities in their efforts to draw from a diverse pool of applicants for police and fire department jobs, and provide additional career opportunities for students who become part of a local community by attending and graduating from its high school,” said sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) who BHRC| SEE PAGE 18

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Subscribe to the Advocate Online! www.advocatenews.net City of Malden Community Preservation Committee Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Agenda Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing Hybrid Meeting City Hall, Room #108, 200 Pleasant Street, Malden MA (in person) Live streamed via Zoom (virtual) On June 16, 2022, Governor Baker signed into law An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This Act includes an extension, until March 31, 2023, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law. This meeting will be conducted in person and via remote participation. This meeting may include in person attendance by members of the public and via remote access by internet or telephone. Public access will also be provided by posting draft minutes, and/or a transcript, recording, or record of the meeting on the City of Malden website at cityofmalden.org as soon as practicable after the meeting. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/updated-guidance-on-holdingmeetings-pursuant-to-the-act-extending-certain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the following information: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/98138160502 Webinar ID: 981 3816 0502 Or join by phone from the US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 929 436 2866 If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 Agenda 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Public Project Hearing a. Affordable Housing Trust Fund CPC Monthly Meeting b. Kierstead Park Construction Phase 1 c. Early Learning Center Improvement d. Adjournment of Public Hearing 3. CPC Monthly Meeting a. Approval of December 2022 Meeting Minutes b. Annual Survey c. Other Business d. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting January 06, 13, 2023 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 SALES-DASILVA, ALEXANDRA SWEENEY, NATHAN BUYER2 DOSSANTOS, REINALDO D SELLER1 HANTER PROPERTIES LLC ZHOU, JIE SELLER2 January 18, 2023 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 plans to refile the bill in the 20232024 session. Supporters gave an example that a student enrolled in the METCO program who graduated from high school in another city or town could be considered a local resident for civil service purposes if the city council or town meeting voted to expand the residency definition under the proposed legislation. QUOTABLE QUOTES – Excerpts from Gov. Maura Healey’s inaugural speech “I thank Gov. Baker, who has led this commonwealth with a steady hand. He has governed with integrity and care—eager to study problems and work together on solutions. The example he set for eight years was in the best traditions of public service, and it now becomes his legacy. Gov. Baker, I thank you, and our state thanks you.” “My grandparents met on the fishing docks in a Gloucester summer. She was in nursing school; he worked at the GE factory. Later, when I was to be born at a naval hospital in Maryland, they worried that I wasn’t starting my life on Massachusetts soil. So she dug up a little dirt from the woodlot, caught a plane, sneaked into the hospitalroom, and put the little bag under the delivery table.” “Our state Constitution recognized our natural and essential rights and declared them to the world. The people of Massachusetts have always believed in protecting these rights, and dedicating them to a higher purpose. We were the first to guarantee that health care is universal, and twenty years ago now, that love is, too. It is in that spirit of common humanity that I stand before you today, representing another historic first.” “The strength of Massachusetts is its families. And they sorely need our help. Our state has some of the highest childcare costs in the country. Our care workers don’t make a livable wage. So today, let us pledge to be the first state to solve the childcare crisis. Let’s finally pass legislation in line with Common Start to make sure every family pays what they can afford, and that care workers are paid what they deserve.” “But I’m even more excited about tomorrow. Because tomorrow we get to work. We get to work in the greatest state, for the greatest people, at a moment when we can make the greatest difference—now and for a generation to come. So with great optimism and pride, I thank you all, and now let’s come together and get this done. God bless you, and God bless this commonwealth.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brieflength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 2-6, the House met for a total of 18 hours and 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 18 hours and eight minutes. Mon. Jan. 2 No House session No Senate session Tues.Jan. 3 House11:05 a.m. to12:29 a.m. (Wednesday morning) Senate 11:21 a.m. to12:33 a.m(Wednesday morning) Wed. Jan. 4 House11:04 a.m. to 2:07 p.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 1:49 p.m Thurs. Jan. 5 House11:38 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Senate 11:19 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Fri. Jan. 6 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. ADDRESS 102 HANCOCK ST 20-30 DANIELS ST #605 CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 12.23.22 12.20.22 PRICE 740000 395000

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 13, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Ellen M. (Hatch) Devito Of Malden, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness.She was 82 years years old.Born in Biddeford, Maine, Ellen lived in Malden for many years.She was a bookkeeper by profession having worked for Pillsbury Baking Company in Malden before retirement. Beloved wife of Anthony DeVito, Jr. for over 38 years. Dear and devoted mother of Angela Savastano and her husband, John of N. Andover, Christine Toms of FL and Scot Cogswell and his wife, Angela of FL. Sister of Robert Hatch and his wife, Sue of Wells, ME, Joann Venezia of Franklin and the late Thomas Hatch, John Hatch and Mary Johnson.Loving grandmother ofJimi Toms, Ryan Dubois, Derek Dubois, Kayla Cogswell, Blake Cogswell and Gracie Cogswell. Ellen is also survived by 2 loving great-grandsons, Adam and Aiden Savastano. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Ellen’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St, Everett, Sunday, Jan. 8.Her funeral wasfrom the funeral home on Mondayfollowed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Everett. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery “Versailles” Community Mausoleum, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Ellen’s memory to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 or to American Diabetes Association, 300 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210. John “Jack” Drane Passed away on January 6, 2023. He was 74 years old. Born in Medford, Jack was a longtime resident of Malden and Wakefield. He graduated from Malden High School and married his high school sweetheart, Claire with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Jack worked in the automotive industry as a parts manager for over 25 years. He opened Jack’s Music on Pleasant Street in Malden which he operated for over 10 years. Jack was also a member of the Irish American Club in Malden. Jack was the beloved husband of Claire (Mazziotti) Drane, his wife of 52 years. He was the son of the late John E. and DeSange (Bergeron) Drane. Jack was the loving father of Daniel Drane and his wife Jillian of Peabody and the dear brother of Marion DeMayo of Medford and the late Joyce Belliveau. He was the cherished grandfather of Emma and Logan Drane and is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday, January 13th from 10:00am1:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A prayer service will be held at 12:30pm during the visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Jack’s memory can be made to Tufts Medicine Care at Home Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 425, Lawrence, MA 01843. Joseph A. Fontana Of Malden. Passed away on January 5, 2023. He was 97 years old. Born in Boston, Joseph was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII and had retired from the Malden Fire Department as a Captain with 32 years of service. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Cappellucci) Fontana. He was the loving father of Donna Abruzi and her husband Stephen of Tewksbury and Susan Fontana of Reading. Joseph was the dear brother of William Fontana and his wife Mariann of Arizona and the late Carmella Metrano, Edward Fontana and Salvatore Fontana. He was the cherished grandfather of Julie Andriolo and her husband Kevin, Brian Abruzi and his wife Karen and Joseph Abruzi. He also leaves three great-grandchildren, K.J. and Will Andriolo and Cole Abruzi as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden on Tuesday, January 10th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Monday, January 9th. Interment was in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Joseph’s memory can be made to the Malden Fire Relief Assocation, 1 Sprague Street, Malden, MA 02148. Roger J. Kolinsky 02/11/1947 – 12/28/2022 Roger J. Kolinsky, died on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Beverly Hospital after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Roger was born in Malden and was raised and educated in Revere. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served honorably from 1965-1968. His presence in the world will secure his place in the hearts & memories of all who knew him. He is the devoted husband of 43 years to Betty A. (Clark) Kolinsky of Gloucester with whom he spent 50 loving years. The loving father of Heather and her husband James DeLap & Heidi and her husband Daniel Allard. Loved “Papa” of Jack Allard, Katherine DeLap & Samuel DeLap and his wife Laura Beth. Beloved brother of Mary Ellen Peterson of St. Petersburg, FLA. & her late husband Thomas, Joann Giannino of Revere & her late husband Christy, Richard Kolinsky & his wife Jean of Wakefi eld, Anna Dearborn & her husband Edward of Revere, Dennis Pettigrew & his wife Cathy of New Port Richie, Fl, the late Stanley M. Kolinsky & his wife Gail of Wakefi eld, and the late Ronnie Kolinsky & his wife Sue of Saugus. Also lovingly survived by his lifelong friends Joni Nigro, Paula Federico and Tommy Bickford and his wife Susan and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Funeral Services were private aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-yearold uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his aff airs so I would like to fi nd out what I need to do after he passes away. Unsure Nephew Dear Unsure, I’m very sorry to hear about your uncle. The death of a loved of can bring about a host of diff erent tasks and responsibilities. Here’s a list of some things you can do now, and after his death, that can help keep a sad event from becoming even more diffi cult. Before Death Occurs There are several tasks you can do now while your uncle is still living that will make things easier for you after he dies. For starters, fi nd out where he keeps all his important papers like his trust and/or will (also make sure it’s updated), birth certifi cate, Social Security information, life-insurance policies, military discharge papers, fi nancial documents, key or combination to a safe deposit box or a home safe. Also make a list of his digital assets (including usernames and passwords) like his email account, online banking accounts, social media accounts, etc. If your uncle doesn’t have an advanced directive, help him make one (see CaringInfo.org for free state-specifi c forms and instructions). An advanced directive includes a living will that specifi es his end-of-life medical treatments and appoints a health-care proxy to make medical decisions if he becomes incapacitated. In addition, you should also make a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. Your uncle’s doctor can help you with this. You should also pre-arrange his funeral, memorial service, and burial or cremation. Immediately After Death Once your uncle dies, you’ll need to get a legal pronouncement of death. If no doctor is present, you’ll need to contact someone to do this. If he dies at home under hospice care, call the hospice nurse, who can declare his death and help facilitate the transport of the body. If he dies at home without hospice care, call your uncle’s doctor. You’ll then need to call the funeral home, mortuary or crematorium to pick up the body. If your uncle is an organ or tissue donor, contact the funeral home or the county coroner immediately. Within a Few Days If funeral plans were not pre-arranged, you’ll need to make arrangements and prepare an obituary. If your uncle was in the military or belonged to a fraternal or religious group, you should contact those organizations too, because they may have burial benefi ts or conduct funeral services. You should also notify family members, close friends and his employer if he was still working, and make sure his home is secured. Up to 10 Days After Death To wind down your uncle’s fi nancial aff airs, you’ll need to get multiple copies of his death certifi cate, which are typically ordered by the funeral home. If you’re the executor of your uncle’s estate, take his will to the appropriate county or city offi ce to have it accepted for probate. And open a bank account for your uncle’s estate to pay bills, including taxes, funeral costs, etc. You also need to contact your uncle’s estate attorney if he has one; tax preparer to see if estate or fi nal income taxes should be fi led; fi nancial advisor for information on fi nancial holdings; life insurance agent to get claim forms; his bank to locate and close accounts; and Social Security, the VA (if he’s a veteran) and other agencies that provided benefi ts in order to stop payments. You should also cancel his credit cards, delete or memorialize his social media accounts and, if relevant, stop household services like utilities, mail, etc. His home and personal belonging will also need to be dealt with in the coming weeks. 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.

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