Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 17, 2025 Artists’ renditions of Maldon, England, & Malden City Hall buildings on display at City Hall F urther contributing to Malden’s vibrant arts scene, there has been another exciting art installation at City Hall further commemorating Malden’s rich history. Inspired by his trip last year to Maldon, England, Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow set out to organize the creation of the series that now adorns the walls of the fourth floor of City Hall. Malden, Mass., was named by early settler Joseph Hills in honor of his birthplace in Maldon, England. Hills was a lawyer and the Town’s first Deputy and Speaker of the House of Deputies in 1647 and was also the Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! J Pictured from left to right: Creative Malden artist/photographer Sandy Felder; Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor; Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe; City Council President Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4); Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow; graphic artist Priyanka Vasagam (1857 City Hall); Mayor Gary Christenson; embroidery artist Anna Thai (1970 City Hall); graphic artist Busha Husak (Malden logo); Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes; Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan; and Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald. Captain of the Malden Military Company. “As part of my visit to Maldon England I brought a few symbolic gifts to thank District Chairperson Kevin Lagan and Town of Maldon Mayor Andrew Lay for their hospitality,” said Councillor Winslow. “The gifts provided by Mayor Gary Christenson and I included a print of Malden’s new City Hall by artist Rosene Wine that I purchased at Gallery 57.” When Councillor Winslow arrived back home, he received a package from Mayor Lay that included a print of Malden’s historic “Moot Hall,” a historic Town Hall that he had toured. He and Mayor Christenson agreed that a good place to display the print would be the hallway outside the Mayor’s and City Council’s offices. Adding to the artwork is Rosene’s print of 215 Pleasant St. and local artist Anna Thai’s beautiful embroidery art rendering of the old City Hall building that was demolished in 2017. Councillor Winslow then made sure that a depiction of Malden’s 1857-1975 Town/City Hall was included. Working with Library Director Dora St. Martin, who dug up several historic black and white photos, he reached out to Creative Malden’s Sandy Felder, who helped identify local artist Priyanka Vasagam to depict Malden’s first Town/City Hall building. The artwork includes a nod to Malden’s first Mayor and generous benefactor, Elisha Converse. The City Hall art series can be viewed on the fourth Floor of City Hall during regular business hours. To learn more about Councillor Winslow’s trip to Maldon, England, see the recent Neighborhood View article. Winter Puppet Show with Nicola McEldowney Saturday, Jan. 25, 3:00 p.m. – at the Malden Public Library oin Nicola the puppeteer and her puppet pal, the friendly www.810bargrille.com Winter Monster – and a variety of other puppet friends besides – as they present several stories about wintertime. Appropriate for kids ages four to 10! In addition, kids in the audience will get to be part of this show and operate their own puppets! They can even make up a tiny puppet show of their own for the audience. This free program is funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library. Nicola McEldowney and Winter Monster (Courtesy photo)
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