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
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