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Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 3 den AADD -FREEThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Standing Room Only crowd for legacy celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; community organizations recognized for their service Shown from left to right: Fire Chief William Sullivan, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, former Ward 7 Councillor/City Council President Neal Anderson, a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr., Mayor Gary Christenson, City Council President/Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy and Urban Media Arts Director of Operations Terlonzo Amos. By Tara Vocino A fter Saturday’s North Shore Black Women’s Association Luncheon at Anthony’s of Malden was cancelled due to lack of interest, the city showed up in a standing room only crowd during Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day legacy celebration at City Hall. The following honorees were recognized with city and state citations: North Shore Black Women’s Association, Bread of Life, Malden Cares, Malden Warming Center, Holiday Toy Drive and Merry Malden. “More than six decades ago, Dr. King led the fi ght for freedom and dignity for every American, and while we’ve made significant progress, great work reLEGACY | SEE PAGE 12 Malden City Council will look into water-sewer rate-setting procedures Finance Committee will discuss procedures with City TreasurerCollector for new and existing residential buildings By Steve Freker T he Malden City Council intends on looking into how rates are set and the various charging procedures for one of residents' most basic needs— water usage. Councillors at Tuesday night's meeting voted unanimously to refer a resolution originated by Ward 4 CouncilRATE | SEE PAGE 7 Dan Grover spoke to the Malden City Council on water-sewer rate-setting at Tuesday night's Council meeting. (Advocate fi le Photo) Ryan O'Malley Ward 4 Councillor S OCATE E Friday, January 20, 2023 COMEBACK CITY: Malden Girls Basketball rebounds from big deficit to topple Medford, 49-45 Gammon (19 pts.), Yak (10 pts. 12 rebs.) lead way for Tornados for 6th win Malden High junior captain Tori Gammon is all smiles after her Tornados topped Medford at home, 49-45, Tuesday night. She led all scorers with 19 points — All of her game-high 19 points came in the second half. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) By Steve Freker cott Marino looked like he ran a marathon after Tuesday night's game. Or at least scaled a very large mountain! The second reference might BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 17 All are encouraged to attend 'Living With Coyotes' presentation January 26 Event is open to all in the area and is free of charge with no pre-registration necessary W ith coyote sightings becoming more common in communities throughout Massachusetts, the City of Malden and the Malden Police Department will host a special presentation on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Forestdale School auditorium, 74 Sylvan St. to address coyote behaviors and concerns. This presentation is open to all Malden and area residents. This event is free of charge with no pre-registration necessary City Offi cials, and Mass WildPRESENTATION | SEE PAGE 6 $3.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602

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