Maldden alld a Vol. 33, No. 3 den -FREEYour Local News & Sports Online! Subscribe by Scanning Here! AADD CTE CAT AT www.advocatenews.net Malden Celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Advocate Staff Report O n January 16, 2024, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (5th District of Massachusetts) joined Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and members of their Administration to announce a groundbreaking new child care aff ordability initiative: the “Gateway to Pre-K” agenda. Below are her remarks: “What an absolute privilege Zion Baptist Church Youth and Young Adults Pastor Reverend Dr. Andre Bennett is shown giving the keynote address at the 37th Observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Monday. Photo highlights start on page 10. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Trial set to begin in 2019 murder of a 34-year-old Malden man in Revere Nelio Barbosa, a native of Brazil and local business owner, was gunned down while driving on Rt. 1A in Revere By Steve Freker N elio Barbosa was only 18 when he came to the United States from Brazil in 2003. He was a hard worker who started various business ventures to enhance his new life in America. By the time he was in his late 20s, he began to enjoy some success in the auto detailing business, eventually opening and running his own shop, ProRad Tint, which was located at 520 Main St. in Malden. On a sunny Saturday in early August of 2019, Barbosa was driving north on North Shore Road/Rt. 1A in Revere, toward Lynn, close to the Wonderland MBTA Blue Line Station. According to authorities, the unthinkable happened next. Police investigators at the time said that a car pulled up alongside Barboto be here. I want to thank again Mayor Christenson for being such a gracious host here in Malden. We acknowledged many in the room, but I also want to acknowledge that we have many Malden City Councillors and School Committee Members here. Thank you for joining us AGENDA | SEE PAGE 9 Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Mayor Gary Christenson listen as Governor Maura Healey addresses the crowd. (Courtesy Photo) Thanks for your service, Officer McGahey! Longtime MPD veteran retires after 28 years in Blue E Friday, January 19, 2024 Whip Clark joins Governor Healey at unveiling of ‘Gateway to Pre-K’ agenda Nelio Barbosa, 34, of Malden, was killed in a fatal shooting on North Shore Road/Rt. 1A in Revere on August 6, 2019. Jury selection began in the murder trial of the alleged shooter, Carlos Lemon, 27, in Suff olk Superior Court in Boston. (Courtesy Photo) sa’s vehicle and pumped multiple shots through the driver’s side window before speeding away. Hit several times, Barbosa slumped over the steering TRIAL | SEE PAGE 7 On January 8, Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin presented MPD Offi cer Larry McGahey with a Certifi cate of Appreciation for his 28 years of dedication to the citizens of Malden. “I know I speak for everyone in this department when I say it was an honor to work with Larry over the years. Congratulations on your retirement, Offi cer McGahey!” Chief Cronin said at a ceremony held at the Malden Police Station at 500 Eastern Ave./Rt. 60. (Courtesy Photo/Malden Police Department)
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