Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 4 den AADD -FREEThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Maplewood Square Community Visioning Process Will Begin February 4th with the Assistance of Boston University’s Metrobridge Program Special to Th e Advocate T he Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) held its 14th annuA bus is shown waiting on a passenger in Maplewood Square. Special to Th e Advocate T he Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square led by Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a series of community forums beginning in February that seek to build a consensus vision for Maplewood Square. The fi rst community forum will be held on Saturday February 4, 2023 starting at the Salemwood School cafeteria. The forum will begin with a 10 AM site walk to Maplewood Square that will be followed with an 11 AM community discussion in the Salemwood Cafeteria. The forums will seek community suggestions for actions to: (1) support small businesses, (2) attract more customers, (3) preserve and enhance the historic, walkable character of the Square, (4) improve the transportation infrastructure to ease congestion and move buses more effi ciently, (5) address parking needs, (6) keep and/or provide aff ordable housing in and around Maplewood Square and (7) enhance public space in the Square. Residents fi rst raised many of these action areas during a community forum held in July of 2021. The Future of Maplewood Square Committee has recruited the Boston University Metrobridge Program to assist with the community visioning forums. MetroBridge enlists BU students and faculty as allies in addressing real-world urban issues that municipalities and community organizations face. MetroBridge provides a win-win solution by providing tailored expertise and research support to under-resourced communities, while simultaneously providing real-world learning experiences to students from various disciplines to prepare them for their future careers. MetroBridge students and faculty will help run each forum, collect additional information and conduct research helpful to guide the visioning process and will ultimately present the results of their study to the community. MetroBridge has successfully worked with cities through out Eastern Massachusetts including Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Framingham, Revere and Winthrop. Additional forums will be held on Monday, February 27 at 7 PM in the Salemwood School Cafeteria and on Monday, May 1 at 7 PM in the Salemwood School Auditorium. The Future of Maplewood Square Committee began its work in 2021 and organized the fi rst annual “Mayplewood Fest” in May of 2022 with the assistance of Mayor Gary Christenson’s Offi ce. Committee members include Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow who serves as Chair, Ward 5 Councillor and current City Council President Barbara Murphy and Councillor-At-Large Carey McDonald as well as residents and business members. For further information please contact Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow at 781-6618032 or swinslow@cityofmalden.org. al Lunar New Year Celebration at Malden High School on January 14. For the Asian community in Malden, this was a momentous occasion. The event was fi nally presented in person after three years, bringing together hundreds of local residents and businesses of diverse cultural backgrounds. A spectacular lion dance performance by Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy set the fesOCATE E Friday, January 27, 2023 Lunar New Year in Malden marked with joy and Chinese cultural flair CCC Executive Director Mei Hung delivered the opening remarks, and Mayor Gary Christenson extended warm greetings. tive mood, and CCC Executive Director Mei Hung was joined by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson to officially open the event. The nearly four-hour celebration featured over 20 performing groups and individuals from across Greater Boston. A major highlight was Thousand Hands Guanyin, a largescale dance performed by the Boston Chinese United Dance Group, whose members range in age from eight to 80. Together, they harnessed the power of NEW YEAR | SEE PAGE 9 Winter Parking Restrictions to Begin February 1st Advocate Staff Report U p until a few years ago, the City of Malden had always begun winter parking restrictions on November 1st, regardless of weather. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 3 ~ Malden Musings ~ “Introducing Kevin Exilhomme” By Peter F. Levine T he old saying “you have big shoes to fill” could have been created with Kevin Exilhomme in mind. Kevin is the youngest of the four Exilhomme brothers, all excelled on the gridiron, while each being uniquely amazing people. Once again, I’ll let Dorothy Levine take the mic: “I have known Kevin since he was a rambunctious toddler. He always had a big personality, never leaving out a slick comment or joke when given the opportunity. There were no shy bones in that body. “Kevin loved playing his video games, almost too much, so we had to force him to pick up a basketball. He wasn’t the most gifted young athlete, but his oldest brother Witche once told me ‘Kevin will be the best athlete out of all of us.’ Well, Witche, I think you might just be right! “Eventually, a summer a few years back, his athletic genes started to kick in. It hasn’t been an easy road to follow such great athletes as his older brothers, but Kevin is taking it one step at a time. He had a breakout year in football this season, capping it off with three touchdowns at Fenway Park at the Thanksgiving Day game. Kevin has been excelling in the classroom as well, striving towards making Honor Roll this quarter for the first time. He continues to make us proud. “Kevin is a tough, resilient kid. I’d love to give credit to his brothers for those quality traits, but the credit needs to go to his two younger sisters, Manicha and Jennifer. His sisters were never easy on him and always held him accountable. “All the Exilhommes hold a special place in my heart, but Kevin is the first one I have watched grow up from barely being able to talk, to talking nonstop! It truly takes a village, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Kevin displays so much potential, and I am so excited to see it unfold right by his side. Sky's the limit!” Kevin, like his siblings, is a unique and extraordinary individual. I’ve only known him a short while, but the impression he has made on me is lasting. Twenty questions for Kevin – like James – he hit a walk off game winner: 1. My full name is...Kevin Exilhomme. 2. I am currently...a sophomore playing football and basketball at Malden High School. 3. I am saving up for...a big do good out of the kindness of their hearts. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is...“you are going to be something great one day.” 13. I am happy when...I’m around people I like just spending time together with. 14. I find (James Hyppolite) funny/hilarious (he just always makes me laugh like every day to be honest). 15. I am named after...nobody in particular. 16. Your favorite coach & why... Kevin Exilhomme pictured with friend and mentor James BritoWhite house in Texas. [I am going to have to have a talk with both Kevin and James! We need you both in Malden, guys!] 4. My home is in...Malden. 5. I love people who...love themselves. 6. Something I say a lot is...“oh my god, bro.” 7. I consider myself to be...a person of many characters (in a good way). 8. I need to have...Welch’s Fruit Snacks. 9. My favorite movie of all time is...’Babysitter.’ 10. My all-time role model is... my older brother Witche! Even though he gets me mad a lot I don’t think I’d be able to survive without him. He’s playing the father figure in my life and raising me to be the best I can be. I like how he goes out of his way to help people and he’s well respected. He’s good karma for me. 11. I respect people who... is my wide receiver coach, Coach Jean. He’s taught me a lot since the 7th grade and helped me improve dramatically. 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is...Haiti. 18. My special talents are... drawing/sketching. 19. I have (two) pets...a cat and a dog. 20. I played sports as a youngster at Coytemore Lea Park. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 5 Maldonian stars in CCT’s ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ Curtain Call Theatre celebrates Valentine’s Day with the musical fun and features four excellent local actors. It’s just the thing we all need to lift the winter blues.” Tickets cost $27 and can be purchased at www.curtaincallbraintree.org. CCT is located at 182 Commercial St. in Braintree, Mass. CCT was founded in 1962, when a core group of local performers from various little theatre groups united to perform “Oklahoma!” Ruscio said, “Our purpose is to provide a medium for people to develop their creative talents through experience in the fi eld of live entertainment.” Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ Curtain Call Theatre’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” cast, pictured from left to right: Malden resident Stephanie Charlton, Jay Hutzler, Bowen Huang and Michael Herschberg. Special to Th e Advocate n celebration of Valentine’s Day, Curtain Call Theatre (CCT) will present the musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts – on February 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8:00 p.m. and February 12 & 19 at 2:00 p.m. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is about everything you’ve ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. Directed and choreographed by David Costa (Dorchester) and music directed by Dan Moore (Roslindale), this production stars actors Bowen Huang (Chinatown), Stephanie Charlton (Malden), Jay Hutzler (Jamaica Plain) and Michael Herschberg (Needham). Refl ecting on this show, Herschberg said, “I saw this show many years ago when I was young, dating, and single and loved it. Years later as a married dad of two kids I still love it. I’m sure 20 years from now I’ll still love it. This show has something for everyone no matter if you are single, dating, engaged, married, divorced, a parent, or a grandparent. You’ll fi nd part of your life refl ected in so many of the songs.” Costa, who has also directI ed “Every Brilliant Thing,” “Forever Plaid” and “Nunsense” for CCT, said, “When Toni Ruscio asked me to direct and choreograph, I had never seen the show before. I instantly fell in love with it. The cast and I have had a lot of fun throughout the process.” Charlton adds, “It’s amazing 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM Malden resident Stephanie Charlton and Michael Herschberg rehearse the tango for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at Curtain Call Theatre. John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY I Love You The Musical how only four people can convey so many aspects of the many stages and types of relationships, but this small and mighty group are defi nitely up to the challenge, and I’m honored to be part of it.” Said CCT Producing Artistic Director Toni Ruscio, “Curtain Call Theatre is excited to celebrate love with this production of ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!’. The show is sure to be a ton of Rocco Longo, Owner 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 7 munity for a fun day. Participants joined us at the race event at River’s Edge Park, as well as virtually, to raise just under $68,000 for HFI programs. “We are so grateful to all the participants and sponsors who made the day a success!” If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2023 Annual Housing Families 5K, email communications@housingfamilies.org for more details. Annual Thanksgiving Drive: For Generous donations from Malden Catholic High School this year’s Thanksgiving Drive, HFI had amazing partners at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Malden YMCA, Bread of Life and Melrose Together, as well as the support of the Housing Families Young Professionals Advisory Council. With their help, HFI provided over 180 bags of Thanksgiving groceries and meals for families and individuals in HFI’s programs! Annual Holiday Drive: “Thank you for generously supporting our Holiday Drive again this year! We are so grateful to our community for collecting hundreds of toys and gift cards so we could make the holidays extra special for the families in our programs!” “Thank you for helping us reach over 100% of our year-end fundraising goal! Haven’t made your gift yet? It's not too late! Every dollar helps us provide more for our community. [https://housingfamilies.org/donate/?mc_ cid=8963009a6c&mc_eid=5d55242d5c] Community Resources “We know this time of year can be challenging for many. We have compiled resources that may be helpful if you are seeking support… If you or someone you know needs help or is facing eviction or homelessness, please reach out to us via our Get Help page.” Bread of Life – Malden Food Pantry Project Bread – Massachusetts Food Resources SNAP – Massachusetts Food Stamps WIC (Women/Infants/Children) – Massachusetts Nutritional Program Malden Warming Center: The MWC is here to serve those experiencing homelessness by providing a warm and safe nighttime shelter during the winter months. The MWC offers comfort, hot drinks and warm meals. Warm clothing and toiletries will be available as much as possible! Hours & Location: 529 Eastern Ave., Malden, Mass.; 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., December 1–March 31. For more information, visit maldenwarmingcenter.org or call 781324-4230. “As we reflect on 2022, we are giving thanks for you. Thank you for being part of our community!” Volunteer Alex Wu organizes the Hub. 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). New Chelsea office rals to support services and provided 23,205 meals to shelter guests thanks to partners at Bread of Life, The Food Drive and local restaurants. Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program: Office of Housing Stability:This spring HFI’s Homelessness Prevention and Legal Services Program (HPLSP) partnered with the City of Malden to create the Office of Housing Stability. This allowed HFI to expand the services it offers to Malden residents. HPLSP Chelsea Office: HFI partnered with the City of Chelsea’s Department of Housing & Community Development to open HFI’s new HPLSP Chelsea Office, which held its grand opening it July. Chelsea residents seeking legal services and/or financial assistance may contact HFI’s Chelsea Office at probonolegalteam@ housingfamilies.org. Staff are multilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin & Haitian Creole. In 2022 HPLSP served 2,236 individuals, as well as 1,000 families, and prevented 515 evictions! Community Resource Hub: In August HFI’s Community Resource Hub marked its one-year anniversary! The Hub offers nutritious, culturally appropriate food and grocery assistance for clients in HFI’s programs. They also provide child care, hygiene and cleaning supplies, as well as mobile support serving clients directly to their homes. Since January of 2022, the Housing Families Community Resource Hub served 96 families, distributing 555 bags of groceries across 322 appointments or deliveries. Clinical Services: This year HFI expanded its Clinical Mental Health support to serve individuals and families across HFI’s programs. HFI’s clinical services include individual counseling, a women’s group, and caregiver support services, and HFI plans to further expand these services in 2023. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 3 own general contracting business. Ron’s knowledge and understanding of construction is second to none. “My decision to hire Ron was affirmed on his first day of work, when I caught word that he had offered the mayor a ride in his new city vehicle. That joy quickly turned to panic when I heard the rest of the story, that when the mayor got in the car, Ron was smoking a cigarette…. “To be fair to Ron, Peabody Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 was too cheap to give him a city vehicle. I like to think that it helped him decide to quit smoking. “Ron will be greatly missed by us for a number of reasons, but we are all excited, and a little bit jealous, that he will be spending time in Florida with his family this winter while we are shoveling snow.” Postscript 1: My review back in September of the Extreme/ Aerosmith extravaganza at Fenway Park struck a chord with many longtime Extreme friends/ fans – none more so than with Medford’s very own Susanne Nasson. A longtime “Friend of the Levines” (a fave of my mom’s btw), Susanne has been on the Extreme juggernaut from the very beginning – a long, strange trip that has not quite run its course. She took fingertips to keyboard and penned this lovely message into the electronic social media world we all inhabit. Thank you, Susanne: “Sweet Pete giving the boys their due. And I heard all the Boston disc jockeys revving up for this show for weeks without a single mention of the opener. But alas, Rolling Stone trashed Led Zeppelin album after album. The U.S. never gave Queen their just praise. So, Extreme is in good company! I kind of feel special having been ‘in the know’ for the past 40 years. So privileged to have watched a career go from Jaspers in Somerville to stadiums in Japan. Hearing people of all ages, who don’t speak English, singing every word to every song. The word ‘pride’ doesn’t begin to express what I feel in my heart for our dark horse band straight out of Malden and Medford. So - with the exception of our Malden Musings author, the great Peter We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * 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 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! 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And the fun! And the pleasure of hanging out with our amazing Extreme family. We are blessed, and we are still rockin’… even if it’s (sometimes) from a recliner! Love ya, Peter!” Postscript 2: There are 677 seniors in the graduating class of ’65 at M.H.S. Johnny Marsinelli is a couple of years away from his tour of duty in ’Nam (thank you sincerely for your service, by the way, John). According to his yearbook profile, “Rock” is an “enthusiastic Brighamite.” For newer Maldonians, in days of yore, the Square was broken up into small, individual tribes: There was Park Street; there was Signor Pizza; there was the Auld-New Lounge; the doo-wop crowd who spent their evenings in the many doorways in the Square honing their craft; the Jack Haney crowd; then there was Brigham’s. Brigham’s, if memory serves, was a hangout for Malden’s young, popular jocks like Marse. John and his wonderful wife, “Saint Maryalice,” still call Malden home and are giving their son, John, the best life he could possibly ask for. Postscript 3: Although I had not seen Jack Drane in the flesh for many years, I had always held him near and dear to my heart. Jack was a sweetheart of a man with the proverbial heart of gold. I would look forward to his forever beautiful wife of 52 years(!) – Claire – posting FB picPARKING | FROM PAGE 1 tures of her and Jack from back in the glory days! A fabulously groovy couple, on their journey! Jack owned Jack’s Music on Pleasant Street for over 10 years (currently Baba Supermarket). He held court behind the counter: dispensing words of wisdom, stories of his many rock n roll adventures and stone-cold bargains on his vinyl records. One time, he generously gifted me 10 Johnny Cash albums for $20 – easily worth $100 at the time – something I will never, ever forget. And I will never, ever forget Jack Drane – any time soon. If there’s a rock n roll heaven (which I have no proof exists, but damn, I really hope so), I know Jack is front row, camera in hand, enjoying every single flippin’ minute! Rest peacefully, my friend. More Jack Drane stories in the future. Postscript 4: On a Johnny Marsinelli side note...I was honored/ privileged to have spent some quality time recently with Marse having a laugh or two – along with a wee snifter or two. This night John was sporting the army issue baseball-type cap that he wore during his (entire) tour of duty in ’Nam – a sacred reminder of that horrid experience. Thank you again, John, for answering the call of duty. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@ aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. keen eye on the forecast when we’ve had smaller amounts of snow and have taken advantage of ensuing rain or warm temps to maximize the period before winter parking went into effect. The City recently announced that when looking out at the forecast where multiple smaller events are forecast and considering we are now heading into the heart of winter, that the City would begin communicating now that winter parking restrictions and enforcement would begin on Wednesday, February 1st. The City will use all its communication tools to get the message out between now and then to help ensure compliance when the snow falls. Residents looking for more information can visit: www.cityofmalden. org/snow. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 9 NEW YEAR| FROM PAGE 1 dance to raise awareness of the importance of goodwill and selfl essness in today’s society. There were also performances by students from the CCC's Chinese Language School and Little Dragon After-School Program that provided a special touch. The event also included an award ceremony for the COVID Coping Strategy Contest. The contest was a collaborative effort between the CCC and Malden Reads, sponsored by Health Resources in Action (HRiA). Linda Zalk, the mother of Malden Reads, joined Mei Hung to announce the awardees. Santon, an award-winning pianist born blind, made a special appearance. He was invited to perform a selection of original compositions that portray the wide spectrum of emotions he experienced during the pandemic. As well as being technically impressive, his performance was characterized by a great deal of boldness and joy, which generated much enthusiasm and enjoyment among audience members. Each year the event serves as a platform for the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service’s Lunar New Year stamp series. “We had the distinct pleasure of having U.S. Postal Service Manager of Malden Branch Jeff Carter present to unveil the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit Forever stamp,” said Mei Hung. “I can’t thank Jeff and USPS enough for helping us keep this tradition alive.” Outside the auditorium, a substantial number of visitors enjoyed Chinese arts & crafts activities and display tables. Many families received vaccinations at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which was held in conjunction with the celebration. “We at the CCC share one common goal: to strive for the wellbeing and happiness of our people,” said Mei Hung. “Our mission to serve the Asian community in Malden will remain unchanged in the Year of the Rabbit. And we’ll work hard to accomplish everything we set out to do.” The CCC's 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration was made possible by the South Cove Community Health Center, My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center, Mystic Valley YMCA, Fantuan Delivery and Malden Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes. Thank you to all the volunteers from Malden High School’s Asian Cultural Club and Key Club for making the event run smoothly. This photo shows some of the event’s performers, Mayor Gary Christenson, U.S. Postal Services Manager of Malden branch Jeff rey Carter, CCC Executive Director Mei Hung, award-winning pianist Santon and Malden Reads’ Linda Zalk. (Photography by Fen Zhang) A spectacular lion dance performance by Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy provided an inspiring start to the event. (Photography by Ethan Chen) Chinese arts & crafts activities and display tables outside the auditorium attracted a substantial number of visitors. Left: Bingrun Liang, dough fi gurine artist; right: Anmin He writing spring festival couplets. (Photography by Fen Zhang) Mayor Gary Christenson and U.S. Postal Service Manager of Malden Branch Jeff Carter conducted the unveiling ceremony for the “Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit” Forever stamp. (Photography by Fen Zhang) A large-scale performance of Thousand Hands Guanyin by the Boston Chinese United Dance Group. (Photography by Ethan Chen) Santon, an award-winning pianist born blind, made a special appearance. (Photography by Ethan Chen) 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 27, 2023 Read The Advocate online: www.advocatenews.net Internationally acclaimed barbershop quartet performers make a splash with MHS singers: the Clementones, a foursome from Denmark, visit MHS, perform and interact with students There is no bad day that can’t be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet. This is just truth, plain and simple. — Aldous Huxley 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com I By Steve Freker t is just four simple parts – the lead, tenor, bass and baritone – but the combination has proved to be a crowd pleaser for close to 200 years and become a long-lasting genre of musical performance. A barbershop quartet came to Malden High School recently, and who would have thought it would be a foursome from Denmark who stopped by to perform! MHS Choral Arts Director Todd Cole is always looking for new ways and new forms of music to increase his students’ exposure, and so it was last week when he took up an offer from the Clementones, an established European barbershop quartet group, to visit with MHS students. Hailing from Aarhus – the second-largest city in Denmark, next to its capital, Copenhagen – the Clementones are tenor Erik Buchreitz, baritone Erik Fjendbo Lindstrøm, bass Malte Øster and lead Oliver Runge Skovbo Hansen. In the MHS Choral Room in Holland Building one recent afternoon, the quartet regaled the Malden High students with song after song – including several in Danish – not skipping a beat in switching languages while keeping the harmonies intact. “We love coming to the schools and informally performing and then interacting with the students,” said Buchreitz, who won over the students The Malden High School Choral Arts class members hosted a visit by internationally acclaimed barbershop quartet champions the Clementones. The quartet is shown in front, from left: Erik Buchreitz, Erik Lindstrøm, Malte Øster and Oliver Runge Skovbo Hansen. (Photos by Steve Freker) The Clementones performed at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Next Generation Varsity Championship in Charlotte, N.C., this past July. (Courtesy Photo) quickly with his engaging manner and performer’s smile. Buchreitz explained that the Clementones were in the United States, in Massachusetts and Connecticut specifically, on a 17stop performance tour. In between performances, the young quarter – college students all in their early 20s – took time to visit local high schools, like Malden High, to introduce barbershop quartet-style singing and then incorporate the students’ voices into their own versions of the genre. “It was a tremendous opportunity for our students to meet and learn from such successful, talented young vocalists as the Clementones,” MHS Choral Director Cole said. Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo sat in at the session and visit and professed a newfound admiration for this type of performance. “It was amazing to hear these young professionals perform and then interact with our students,” Mastrangelo said. “We are grateful to the Clementones for stopping at our school and spending time with our kids.” The Clementones’ tenor, Erik Buchreitz, talked to the MHS students during the quartet’s visit. The Clementones made a big step forward this past summer when they captured the international Barbershop Harmony Society’s Next Generation Varsity Quartet Contest championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “Mr. Success.” With their victory, the Clementones become the fifth quartet from the overseas Society of Nordic Barbershop Singers to win the youth contest, which is open to singers ages 27 and under. “Mr. Success” was one of the songs they performed for the Malden High singers in their visit. “We love coming to schools and seeing the young singers,” Buchreitz said. “We intend on making this a part of our visits to the U.S. and other countries as we continue to tour. It is just goodwill and we enjoy it so much.”
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 11 Karen with Friends of the Malden River shares her ‘Waste Diet’ E very step we take to reduce our impact on the environment helps to create a healthier environment and community for us and the next generations. There are many suggestions to help you decide what will work for you and your family. Suss out the Trash: It is yours, mine and ours! Take a look at what you throw away & think about how you might significantly reduce it. (e.g., reduce single use packaging; refuse single use plastics: bottles, utensils, etc.); bring your own takeout containers for leftovers; avoid purchasing with excess packaging). Assess your Waste. Can you avoid certain packaging or products? (For instance: Do you have to buy bagged vegetables or can you fill your own vegetable bag with loose products?) Refuse Styrofoam to the best of your ability. The trash doesn’t disappear; it reappears. How do you see what we throw away come back to haunt us? Research your Reality. How is your trash dumped? The reality: It is in landfills or in incinerators. How toxic is that landfill and have you thought about that community and ecosystem? How do they get rid of the toxic ash from the incinerators? Follow and speak up for legislation that will protect neighborhoods and the planet. Trash that is not properly contained eventually lands in our waterways. Go on “Waste Diet.” Small daily lifestyle changes make big timely differences! Use reusable mugs, cups, napkins, shopping bags, vegetable bags, water bottles. Eliminate Single Use Plastics to the best of your ability. Refuse Styrofoam! Use your imagination of how to reduce your waste; compost or use compost services. Share the love of reduction Flex your consumer and political power! Buy thoughtfully and thank those who truly act in favor of our planet. Let’s pass a Green Amendment in Massachusetts: “At this moment, constitutional green amendments that protect the rights of all people to a clean, safe, and healthy environment, are advancing in states across our nation. Among the states with active green amendment campaigns are Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, New Jersey, and Washington.” (There is a Massachusetts Legislative movement to reduce waste: Zero Waste Caucus.) Buy less; Save More! The first question before purchasing should be, “Do I really need this?” Give the Gifts of Experience: Outings, Museums, Meals. Make more! No Green Washing there! Do you need to buy processed food in single use packaging? It is proven that packaged processed food is not good for your gut or the earth. Buy local! Check how far your foods and goods are travelling before they reach your home. Embrace Discomfort and Inconvenience. Turn down the heat and put on a sweater, bring your own coffee cup, containers and shopping bags; choose reusable over disposable. Be grounded with strong roots! Have fun with your challenges…Bring it on! Live your environment. Simplify, simplify, simplify and model for the next generation. Thank You for making a step towards reducing! Every step makes a difference! Every Question is a good one – that means ~ Guest Commentary ~ Hat's Off to the Friends of Roosevelt Park! A s we enter into a new year, I want to give a HUGE thank you to the Friends of Roosevelt Park (FoRP!) Their continued advocacy against all odds, is truly admirable. It would be hard to find a more passionate, educated, mission driven group in Malden. I have done what I could to try and elevate their voices through the proper channels throughout the year and I will continue to do so. They are on the right side of history and the City of Malden needs to get on board. Being an advocate is not easy, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to stand up to City Leaders for what is right and just. The FoRP has spent years educating residents about the environmental and climate dangers (heat & flooding) associated with the city's plan to remove grass and replace it with 3 acres of plastic at Roosevelt Park. It is environmental Injustice as it is proposed in what is already a heat island in an underrepresented area which is used by the families at Salemwood School. Some of you may be wondering why they continue against the odds? It’s because that is precisely what advocates do - you are optimistic until it’s over. I am reminded of the quote “Hope Springs Eternal” from Alexander Pope’s poem. HOPE is what keeps the FoRP going. HOPE for our environment, HOPE for the kids at Salemwood School, HOPE for their neighborhood park and HOPE that the city and the mayor will listen. Hats off to the Friends of Roosevelt Park and may 2023 be the year your HOPE of a green park is realized! Just listen to The Lorax (who is the main character in the environmentally-friendly children’s book who speaks for the trees and has a “save our planet” mindset.)“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s NOT.” Karen Colón Hayes City Councillor-At-Large Events on the Malden River: Invitations and Details T omorrow, Jan. 28; 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.: Virtual UMA Film Screening (https://youthadvocatesshortfilms.eventbrite.com) – film screening featuring Learning about Invasive Species on the Malden River and other youth advocacy films. Malden Public Schools Superintendent Ligia Noriega-Murphy will be joining us. Saturday, Feb. 4; 10:30-noon: Nature Walk at River Green Park (Everett) (https://urbanmediaarts.org/event/focus-on-nature-walk-rivergreen-park) – please register to join us. We don’t have a rain/snow date and will contact people if we have to cancel. The views of the Malden River are stunning now without the vegetation, and there are fun surprises along the path. There are educational links that you can stream with your phone. Both events are free (donations are appreciated and used towards youth programming). someone else is wondering the same question. Ask!! One popular question: Firstly, plastic recycling is propaganda written by the plastic companies to push the responsibility of plastic disposals onto the consumers and the municipalities. It was incorporated to reduce our “guilt of consumption.” Secondly, remember that plastic is made from fossil fuel (petroleum) (https://www.npr. org/2020/09/11/897692090/ how-big-oil-misled-the-publicinto-believing-plastic-wouldbe-recycled). Do our efforts for recycling pay off? Yes, only if we put the effort into proper recycling. Contaminated recycling is worthless. We used to be able to ship off our worthless recycling to other countries – that enabled bad recycling behavior. Check out Malden’s Waste Wizard to answer most questions about recyclables in Malden’s waste stream: https:// www.cityofmalden.org/241/ Waste-Wizard. Not all recyclables are curbside recyclables! Here is a source and there are many more sources as to where to recycle non-curbside recyclables: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-where-to-recycle. I do want to emphasize this is not just a Malden River problem and that our work is reducing the amount of trash in our waterways – this is a global travesty of how our waters are polluted with stormwater runoff. We see the trash flow into the waters, but what we don’t see are the pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, automobile fluids, soaps, microplastics, PFAS (a pervasive group of chemicals used in many products), etc. that are washed into the waterways from our yards and parking lots. Editor’s Note: Karen Buck is a local resident. Often working alone or with her children, Karen began removing the trash that collects along the banks of the Malden River. Now, years later, Karen takes hundreds of volunteers out onto the river, and the community has begun to adopt the Malden River as their own. You can watch more of her stories at https:// www.turnaround-films.com/12-karenbuck. 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Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Coach Todd FitzGerald of #1-ranked HS Baseball Team in U.S. headlines Mass. Baseball Coaches Convention/Clinic Speakers Jan. 27-28 in Wakefield Led Stoneman Douglas HS (Parkland, Fla.) to a 35-4 record in 2022 World Series Park of Saugus Supt. Bob Davis will be honored with Ebbett Award by MBCA on Saturday T he Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) is hosting its 56th Annual Convention, which includes a twoday speakers program/clinic and the Annual Hall of Fame induction and banquet, on Friday and Saturday, January 2728, 2023. Headlining the event, which is open to all high school, college, travel baseball and youth coaches as well as members of the public, is Coach Todd FitzGerald, head coach of the reigning #1-ranked high school baseball team in the nation, Stoneman Douglas High School of Parkland, Fla. Stoneman Douglas finished the 2022 spring season at 30-2 and were Florida 7A State Champions and National Champions by virtue of their #1 National Ranking by the National High School Baseball Association (NHSBCA) and Baseball America. The event will be held at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023 and 9 a.m.9 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The instructional speakers agenda, featuring 13, 50-minute speaker presentations, will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 9-3:30 Saturday. The topics cover "all the bases" in baseball today. The agenda is accessible at the MBCA website, www.massbca.com In addition to Coach FitzGerald, other noted speakers include: Boston College Head Coach Mike Gambino, Holy Cross Head Coach Ed Kahovec,Northeastern Assistant Coach Nick Puccio, Boston College Assistant Coach Greg Sullivan, MIT Assistant Coach Todd Carroll, Concordia University World Series Park in Saugus Bob Davis is the superintendent of World Series Park in Saugus and a 2023 Fred Ebbett Award recipient Head Coach Mark "Lunch" McKenzie, Wheaton College Assistant Coach Pete Pasquarosa, Joe O'Connor, director of Advanced Physical Therapy and NHSBCA Director and Hall of Famer Tim Saunders, from Ohio. The MBCA Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony will be held Saturday, January at Four Points in Wakefield at 6:00 p.m. Inductees for 2023 will be: Dennis Baker (Bellingham HS, Ret.) Tom Brassil (Holyoke HS, Ret.) Gerard Lambert (Xaverian Bros. HS) Mike O'Keefe (Chelmsford HS, Ret.) **** Registration is just $80 for the entire two-day clinic and tickets are $50 for the Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony. One-day registrations for the clinic for a reduced rate are also available. For registration for the speakCoach Todd FitzGerald is the head coach of Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, Fla. the #1 ranked team in America. from the Mass. Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA). ers' clinic or to purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame banquet, go to massbca.com for online ordering. For questions or more information contact Steve Freker at: steve.freker@gmail.com ***** World Series Supt. Bob Davis of Saugus will be honored with Ebbett Award, a major honor from MBCA Two gentlemen who have become icons in their hometowns because of the time and work they have done to promote baseball in their respective communities will be honored with a major award by the MBCA at Saturday evening’s Hall of Fame banquet. Bob Davis of Saugus is one of two honorees who will receive an MBCA 2023 Fred Ebbett Award. Mr. Ebbett did tireless work as one of the founders of the MBCA in the 1960s and 1970s and served over 20 years as the organization's first Secretary-Treasurer. Ten years ago, an award was named in his honor to recognize outstanding contributions to baseball in Massachusetts communities. Bob Davis has been the man behind the construction, maintenance and improvement of World Series Park in Saugus since its creation in 2004. It was built solely on the contributions of Saugus residents and surrounding groups and businesses to honor the spirit of the 2003 Saugus American Little League team, which made it all the way to the U.S, Championship final game before falling to Boynton Beach, Fla. in that game, Back then, the town needed another baseball diamond to maximize the ongoing development of this talented crop of ballplayers. Bob was on the committee for the involved in the initial construction, and has been superintendent ever since. Along the way, he has continued to spearhead improvements to the field, including a scoreboard, fieldhouse, dugouts, a batting cage and most recently, the installation of lights. All the while, he has maintained the field meticulously. Those who use World Series Park, including the hometown team Saugus High School Sachems, are treated to a topnotch field, immaculate dugouts and amenities and an overall great atmosphere. World Series Park has hosted everything from Babe Ruth State Tournaments to Special Olympics and Bob's tireless efforts, all time spent as a volunteer, to provide the best for ballplayers and visitors from around the state, certainly make Bob a fine choice for the Ebbett Award, "Bob Davis is a household word in Saugus and throughout the North Shore region for all he has done to help create then grow World Series Park into the showcase ballpark that it has become," said Coach Steve Freker, who was head coach of Saugus High from 2014-2016, and who serves as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Mass, Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA). Coach Freker nominated Bob for the Ebbett Award in November and Mr. Davis was a unanimous selectee. Malden High School Athletics Schedule Friday, January 27 Freshman Girls Basketball v. Reading, Beebe School, 4:30 pm. Saturday, January 28 Varsity Co-op Boys Hockey @ St. Joseph Prep, Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29 No Events Monday, January 30 Varsity Boys and Girls Indoor Track v. Everett, Sam Fishman Memorial Fieldhouse, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 Freshman Boys Basketball v. Chelsea, Beebe School, 4:00 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. Chelsea, Finn Gym, 4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball @ Chelsea High, 4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball v. Chelsea High, Finn Gym, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 No Events Thursday, February 2 Freshman Boys Basketball @ Lynn Classical, 4:00 p.m. JV Girls Basketball v. Lynn Classical, Finn Gym, 4:30 p.m. JV Boys Basketball @ Lynn Classical, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball @ Lynn Classical, 7:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Lynn Classical, Finn Gym, 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 3 Varsity Boys and Girls Indoor Track @ Medford High, 4:00 p.m.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 13 Meet the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Girls’ Varsity Basketball team Players, who hail from Saugus, are: Bailey DeLeire and Olivia Neal, respectively. Led by Head Coach Rick Pulsifer, the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Girls’ Basketball team — Back row, pictured from left to right: Bailey DeLeire, Breana Nansamba, Eduore Desire, Abigail Ssewankambo, Sylvie Laferber, Rim Badaoui, Aya Abassi and Head Coach Rick Pulsifer. Front row, pictured from left to right: Sofia Blandino, Venicia Montina, Vanydia Montina, Anna Luiza Batista, Mary Tayag, Oiki Guo, Josephine Tu and Olivia Neal. Not present: Rachael Norteus and Assistant Coach Jack Haverty. The lone Revere player is: Aya Abassi. Players, who hail from Everett are, pictured from left to right: Eudore Desire, Mary Tayag and Sofia Blandino. Players, who live in Malden, pictured from left to right: Breana Nansamba, Vanydia Montina, Venicia Montina and Rim Badaoui. Seniors, pictured from left to right: Jojo Tu, Sofia Blandino and Eudora Desir during Wednesday’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School girls’ varsity basketball game against KIPP Academy. MVRCS Swim teams excel over Blue Hills M Story & Photo by Emily Brennan ystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) girls Jason Yan, a Saugus resident shown swimming the 200 IM. and boys swim hosted Blue Hills Regional Technical School on Friday afternoon (Jan. 13). After competing just two days prior against Innovation/Nashoba/ Lowell Catholic, the Eagles were able to get team wins on both the boys’ and girls’ sides, with a final score of 86-71. “The swimmers…baffle me each meet with their improvements and time drops,” said Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo. “We have a huge meet this Monday against Wayland, Triton, and Nantucket which we hope will catapult us into the championship season. It is exciting to see the contributions from the younger swimmers on both the boys’ and girls’ sides.” For the boy’s team, Aiden Acuna Rosa continued to lead the team, as he took first place in both the 100 Free and 500 Free, clocking in times of 49.02 and 5:16.30, respectively. Jaden Anthony had a historic victory in the 500 Free, as he would finish on Rosa’s heels with a state cut time of 5:18.82. The effort by Anthony earned him a top fifth swim in MV history. Other event winners included Jeremy Cheng, Dylan Phan, Lucas Freitas and Kevin Sodeyama Cardoso in the 200 Free Relay (1:37.96), Anthony in the 50 Free (24.49), Sodeyama Cardoso in the 100 Fly (58.85) and Jason Yan in the 100 Back (58.82.). For the girls, Isabella Cirame continues to shine, as she swam a lifetime best of 1:07.02 in the 100 Back. Khloe Co was also able to secure a lifetime best, as she clocked in at 1:08.09 in the 100 Fly. Britney Nayiga placed fifth in the 100 Free, but her time of 58.76 was another sectional cut for the girls’ team. To this point, the girls have more sectional and state cuts than any girls’ team in history. Other event highlights for the girls included the 400 Free Relay team of Lana Albuquerque, Nayiga, Lucia Antonucci and Cirame taking second place with a time of 4:09.84.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Meet the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Varsity Swim Team Members of the swim team inside their natatorium last Friday, pictured from left to right: Top row: George George, Nicolas Caballero, Lucas Santos, Brandon Zhao, Aiden Acuna Rosa, Aris Catic and Henry Cao; third row: Eric Loue, Adrian Chang, Thomas Sodeyama Cardoso, Jaden Anthony, Christian Antonucci, Kevin Capa and Brady Capa; second row: Tia Anthony, Jason Yan, Armando Indresano, Jeremy Chen, Lucas Freitas, Britney Nayiga, Ramy El-Aafer, Dylan Phan and Kevin Sodeyama Cardoso; front row: Miriam Johannes, Isabelle Pennachio, Khloe Co, Lana Albuquerque, Isabella Cirame, Crystal Tang, Sydney Cao, Lucia Antonucci, Nicole Kelso and Makda Johannes. Members of the girls’ swim team, pictured from left to right: Back row: Tia Anthony, Crystal Tang, Britney Nayiga, Isabelle Pennachio, Miriam Johannes and Nicole Kelso; front row: Lucia Antonucci, Makda Johannes, Khloe Co, Lana Albuquerque, Isabella Cirame and Sydney Cao. Swimmers who hail from Saugus, shown from left to right: Isabella Cirame, Aiden Acuna Rosa and Jason Yan. Swimmers who reside in Everett, shown from left to right: Lucas Santos, Lucas Freitas, Kevin Capa and Brady Capa. Swimmers who live in Malden, pictured from left to right: Back row: Lucia Antonucci, Makda Johannes, Christian Antonucci and Ramy Elaafer; front row: Adrian Chang, Miriam Johannes, Crystal Tang, Britney Nayiga, Lana Albuquerque and Nicolas Caballero. Swimmers living in Medford and other communities, pictured from left to right: Back row: Eric Loue (Melrose), Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso, George George (Danvers), Dylan Phan and Thomas Sodeyama Cardoso; front row: Brandon Zhao (Melrose), Tia Anthony (Middleton), Jeremy Cheng (Melrose), Jaden Anthony (Middleton) and Aris Catic. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Members of the boys’ swim team, pictured from left to right: Back row: George George, Nicolas Caballero, Lucas Santos, Aiden Acuna Rosa and Aris Catic; middle row: Eric Loue, Adrian Chang, Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso, Armando Indresano, Christian Antonucci, Kevin Capa and Brady Capa; front row: Jason Yan, Jaden Anthony, Jeremy Cheng, Lucas Freitas, Ramy Elaafer, Dylan Phan and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 15 Encore Boston Harbor Announces Sports Second half spark lifts MVRCS over Whittier, 46-42 Story & photo by Emily Brennan B ailey DeLeire scored a gamehigh 18 points as Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) used a scoring run early in the second half to take control of an eventual 46-42 win over Whittier on Friday afternoon. The Eagles (7-5) posted 61 total rebounds on the day over the Wildcats. Mystic Valley got off to a slow start offensively by scoring nine shots answered by seven shots from Whittier to grab a slight 9-7 lead. DeLeire and Breana Nansamba helped get the Eagles going with three points each during the run. Nansamba ended her day with 15 points and 24 rebounds. Aya Abbassi gave a boost off the bench as well, scoring two points in the first half on her way to finishing with four points and 12 rebounds. Defensive changes after the first quarter gave the Wildcats a 23-19 adGirls’ basketball Co-Captains Eduora Desire, Sofia Blandino and Aya Abbassi vantage into the halftime break. The Mystic Valley scoring run began with Nansamba early in the second half as the Eagles built their largest lead of the game at 40-30. DeLeire scored 15 of her points during the scoring run. Mystic Valley never trailed the remainder of the game and held the lead for the final quarter. Whittier answered with an offensive stretch where it made consecutive shots after trailing by 10 to make it a seven-point game with 7:10 to go. The Eagles were held without points for over four minutes during the stretch with Whittier trimming its deficit to three. After exchanging scoring runs with 3:29 to go, Mystic Valley knocked down multiple free throws before Abby Ssewankambo made it a nine-point game with 1:27 on the clock. The Eagles finished the day from the free throw line to bring the game to 46-42. The Eagles host Lowell Catholic on Tuesday night at Eastern Avenue at 5:30 p.m. For complete coverage of the Mystic Valley girls’ basketball team, follow the Eagles on Twitter at @ MVAthleticNews, on Instagram and Facebook at @MysticValleyRCS and online at www.mvrcs. com/athletics. Malden High School Girls Freshman Basketball Team win two in a row E Betting Launch Guests to place sports bets at WynnBET Sportsbook and kiosks starting on Tuesday, January 31st VERETT, MA - Encore Boston Harbor announced on Wednesday the official launch of in-person sports betting at the resort will begin on Tuesday, January 31st. The property will begin taking sports bets at 10 a.m. at WynnBET Sports Kiosks. The WynnBET Sportsbook will begin taking bets immediately following a special 10 a.m. inaugural event. “Boston has the best sports fans in the world,” said Jenny Holaday, president of Encore Boston Harbor. “We can’t wait to open Boston’s sportsbook and welcome our guests to bet on their favorite teams.” In addition to the WynnBET Sportsbook’s ten live betting windows, the resort will feature the most sports betting kiosks in the state with more than 115. The majority of WynnBET Sports Kiosks will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other onsite options include the Express Sportsbook located on the first floor of the self-parking garage with 20 kiosks and a 15-minute parking limit for sports bettors looking to get in and out quickly. Encore Boston Harbor also offers a website that helps guests create any type of sports bet on their personal mobile device. Guests can save – or copy – the generated QR code and scan it at any open WynnBET Sports Kiosk on property, called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). The QR code will instantly bring up their desired wager on the kiosk screen, allowing sports bettors the time to build their bet slips from any location, then quickly scanning it at any betting kiosk in the resort. To learn more about BYOD, please visit https://sportsbook.encorebostonharbor.com/ bring-your-own-device/. To use BYOD, please visit https://byod-ma.wynnbet.com/. “We’ve created a thoughtfully-designed sports betting experience for our guests at Encore Boston Harbor,” said Ian Williams, president of Wynn Interactive. “Whether you’re placing your first sports bet ever, or you’re a seasoned sports bettor, we’ve thought through how we can make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible.” The Encore Boston Harbor first-ever sports bets will be taken in the WynnBET Kiosk Room at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31. Thirty-two lucky guests will be chosen to place the historic bets. Immediately following, guests can witness Boston championship-winning athletes simultaneously place the first bets at the windows inside the WynnBET Sportsbook. The event will be emceed by ESPN’s Sean McDonough. Championship trophies will also be on display and available for photo opportunities for guests. To learn more about sports betting at Encore Boston Harbor, please visit EncoreBostonHarbor.com/sportsbetting. ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 23-001 by James Furlong and Dale Chin for a variance of Title 12, Chapter 12, Code of the City of Malden as amended through December 8, 2022 – Section 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations – Specifically Rear and Side Setbacks as per Plans RES-050433-2022 at the property known as and numbered 82 Beltran Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #010-053-304 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService The Malden High School Girls Freshman Basketball Team is on a roll, having won its last two games in a row, including a 37-21 victory at home over Everett High on Tuesday. (Advocate Photo) Nathaniel Cramer, Chair January 27, February 03, 2023
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 INVITATION TO BID MHA #053022 MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITES PROPOSALS FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO 89 PEARL STREET MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS The Malden Housing Authority (Awarding Authority) invites bids for the Roof Replacement Project to 89 Pearl Street located in Malden, MA. The estimated construction cost of this Project is $750,000. Bidders shall be DCAMM Certified in Roofing. Sealed Filed Sub-Bids for HVAC (Section 23 00 01) and Electrical (Section 26 00 01) will be received until 2:30 PM on February 10, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened, forthwith online. Sealed General Bids will be received until 2:30 PM on February 17, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened, forthwith online. All General Bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a certified, cashier’s or treasurer’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company made payable to the Malden Housing Authority or a bid bond, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material (Payment) Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum. Bonds shall be obtained from a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the form shall be satisfactory to the Malden Housing Authority, in its sole and absolute discretion. The cost of such bonds shall be included in the bid price. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.projectdog.com (may be viewed electronically) starting at 10:00 a.m. on January 25, 2023. This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). All bids shall be submitted online at www.Projectdog.com. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. Tutorials and instructions are available online at www.Projectdog.com. For assistance, contact Projectdog Inc. at 978.499.9014. Bid Forms and Contract Documents are available online at www.Projectdog.com. Enter Project Code 853637 in the project locator box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents. All plan holders must have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to download documents, receive e-mail notifications, and to submit bids electronically. Documents may also be viewed, but not removed, from the offices of Projectdog Inc., 18 Graf Road - Unit 8, Newburyport, MA 01950, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attention is directed to the Davis Bacon Wage Rates a copy of which is included in the Contract Documents and will be made a part of the Contract. Bids shall be received by the Awarding Authority at the address listed above, no later than the times and dates specified below, at which times and place, they will be publicly opened and forthwith read aloud. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered. Bidding procedures and award of the Contract and Subcontracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended and Chapter 149, Sections 44A through 44L inclusive, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including all current amendments; and the guidelines established by the Deputy Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Assets Management (DCAMM), dated June 30, 1981. Each General Bidder must be certified by DCAMM for Roofing for the dollar amount equal to or greater than their bid for this project. Each General Bidder must submit all of the following documents and forms electronically to be considered responsive to this Invitation to Bid. Failure to submit all required documents and forms electronically may invalidate the Bid. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Form for General Bid (filled out and signed). A copy of the Bidder’s DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility (provided by bidder). A copy of the Bidder’s DCAMM Update Statement (provided by bidder). Tax Certification Form (filled out and signed). Certificate of Non-Collusion (filled out and signed). Bid Bond or check (certified or bank) for 5% of bid amount (provided by bidder). A pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 PM, local legal time, on February 1, 2023 at 89 Pearl Street, Malden, MA. Following the pre-bid conference there will be a tour of the site with the Architect, and Malden Housing Authority representatives. Contractors are to meet in front of thr Main Entrance of 89 Pearl Street. All bidders are invited to attend. The Awarding Authority is exempt from sales and federal excise tax to the extent permitted under law. Bidders should not include such taxes in figuring or in references to any bid. Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws Section 149, Sections 44A through 44L and Chapter 30, Sections 39F through 39P, are incorporated herein by reference. Any inconsistency between the Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Forms, Conditions of the Contract, and any other Contract Documents and these statutes, or any other applicable statutes, bylaws, or regulations existing on the date on which the bids are to be received, shall not be grounds for invalidating the bidding procedures, but, where required by law, such statute, bylaw, or regulation shall be deemed to govern. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any irregularities in or to reject any and all bids, if it be in the public interest to do so, and to act upon the bids and make its award in any lawful manner. A brief description of the Project Scope and Schedule is as follows: 1. Re-roofing of the existing low-sloped roofing systems utilizing a “tear-off” application. A new adhered PVC roof membrane system (60-mil minimum thickness) is specified and detailed complete with a manufacturer’s 20-year full system warranty. Removal of the existing built-up roof system and installation of an adhered PVC roof membrane system to include rigid board roof insulation (flat and tapered polyisocyanurate), flashings (membrane & sheetmetal), roof drainage replacement and repairs, vent pipe extensions, new safety railings, new roof hatch, roof hatch safety railings, walkway pads, installation of drain markers, repointing of the brick masory at the chimney, temporary mechanical and electrical disconnects to allow removal and replacement of exhaust fans and air handling units. A contract is expected to be promptly awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The Contractor will be allowed to commence the construction work on April 1, 2023, substantial completion by June 1, 2023, and final completion shall occur on or before June 10, 2023. In case the Work embraced in this Contract shall not have been completed due to failure of the Contractor to complete the work or any part of the work within the time specified, the Awarding Authority may recover as liquidated damages $1,000 per day for every day beyond the final completion date or revised completion date as extended in accordance with any change orders. The work hours shall be as follows: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Unless otherwise required by the Contract Documents, or directed in writing by the Prime Designer, Work shall be done during regular working hours as established in the Contract Documents. However, if the Contractor desires to carry on the Work outside of regular working hours on Saturdays, Sundays or on Massachusetts and Federal holidays (irregular work hours), the Contractor shall request permission from the Awarding Authority at least three (3) calendar days in advance or shall allow the Awarding Authority ample time to make satisfactory arrangements for inspecting Work in progress. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to deny any such requests from the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear the costs of such inspection and all Work performed during irregular work hours. The Awarding Authority shall bill the Contractor directly for any costs incurred for by the Awarding Authority to accommodate the irregular hour Work. Work done outside of regular working hours without the consent or knowledge of the Prime Designer shall be subject to additional inspection and testing as directed by the Prime Designer. The cost of this inspection and testing shall be paid by the Contractor whether the Work is found to be acceptable or not. The Awarding Authority may issue a credit change order to cover such costs or may withhold such costs from any further payments due to the Contractor or the Contractor may issue a separate payment for such costs. All bids shall remain in effect for 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded after opening of General Bids. Successful bidders shall agree to commence work and complete the Work in accordance with the dates set forth in the Bidding Documents. The Malden Housing Authority reserves the right to award or not award the project. “An Equal Opportunity Employer” January 27, 2023
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 17 Saturday, January 21, 2023 Game 1 – Celtics 62, Kings 24 O. Ruan led the way in this weekend’s kick off game with 24. The Emerald kept outscoring each quarter behind an additional 21 from J. Pomare, Y. Pangaleo with 13 and 12 from S. Antoine. The undermanned Kings could only generate one player in double digits, after scoring 0 points in the third. K. Laurent scored 10 in this rather one-sided loss. Game 2 – Lakers 36, Sixers 28 The Lakers got out of the winless column. After they opened the first half up with a 29-6 lead, the Defending Champion Sixers fought back & got close but fell short trying desperately to get off the Schneide. And thanks to a 14-3 Lakers flurry in the fourth behind A. Mallah (15) and R. Correale (11), they get the Win. Sixers A Martino (12) And J Geronimo (10) were the top dogs on the losing end of the stick, this game. Sunday, January 22, 2023 ~ Malden Neighborhood Basketball League–Week 3 ~ Game 2 – Lakers 38, Kings Game 1 – Bullets 63, Celtics 43 If not for a lopsided first half, The Green could’ve fared better, but it was The Boys in Blue who remained clean and focused. They opened up with an 18-7 run and locked in the cruise control. Led by a set of 17 from L. Guertin & C. Mijar. B. Biscan with 14 and L. Wright (10) rounded out the scoring. J. Pomare (15) O. Ruan (14) did their best in this game as they ended up splitting the weekend. #BulletBallBaby 2023 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Games Team W L behind Streak Bullets 5 0 0 W-5 Celtics 3 2 2 L-1 Kings 2 3 3 L-3 Lakers 2 3 3 W-2 Sixers 0 4 4.5 L-4 This Week’s Games Sat., Jan. 28 Sixers Kings Lakers Bullets 2:30 Sun., Jan. 29 Bullets Kings 3:45 Celtics Sixers At the Ferryway School – off Cross & Walnut Streets 29 The Purple n Gold swept the weekend and got out of the basement as G. Leon led the way with a game-high 20 Tied at the half, the Lakers had a 24-15 second-half run to clinch the W. Without the Kings’ top scorer, B. McMahon, in the house, they had “No Chance, No Chance in hell” of generating enough offense as only K. Laurent was able to get the offense going with 17, but it wasn’t enough as they had a tough set of games. Better Business Bureau Tip: Data Privacy T he possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it might seem like there is nothing an individual can do to stop a cyberattack, there are some best practices that consumers and businesses can do to help guard against losing important personal information to cyber thieves. Quite a bit of personal information is already shared on the internet by cell phones, tablets laptops or any other device that connects through Wi-Fi or an internet provider. These access points make it easier to shop, bank, make travel arrangements and keep in touch with friends or family. When online, safeguard your information to help avoid scams, fraud and identity theft. Periodically, it is a good idea to review who has your information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the National Cyber Security Alliance offer the following tips to help secure the privacy of critical information: • Share with care. Posts on social media last a long time. Consider who will see the post, how readers might perceive it and what information it might reveal about the individual posting it. • Manage privacy settings. Check the privacy and security settings on web services and apps and set them to your comfort level for information sharing. Each device, application or browser used will have different features to limit how and with whom you share information. • Personal info is like money: Value it. Protect it. Personal information, such as purchase history, IP address or location, has tremendous value to businesses – just like money. Make informed decisions about whethPRIVACY| SEE PAGE 20
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF MALDEN CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING CHILD TAX CREDIT FOR 2022 17 or older at the end of calendar year 2022. The child tax credit begins to phase out when modified adjusted gross income reaches $400,000 for joint filers, and $200,000 for any other filing status. The tax credit is reduced by $50 for each $1,000 of income over these thresholds. A portion of the child tax credT he child tax credit in the amount of $2,000 per qualifying child is allowed for calendar year 2022. A qualifying child for purposes of the child tax credit is a child who: 1. is claimed as your dependent on your tax return; 2. was under the age of 17 at the end of 2022; 3. is your (a) son, daughter, adopted child, stepchild or a descendent of any of them (for example, your grandchildren); (b) brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or a descendent of any of them (for example, your niece or nephew), whom you cared for as you would your own child; or (c) foster child (any child placed with you by an authorized placement agency whom you cared for as you would your own child, and 4. is a U.S. citizen or resident alien. An adopted child is always treated as our own child. An adopted child includes a child placed with you by an authorized placement agency for legal adoption even if the adoption is not final. An authorized placement agency includes any person or court authorized by state law to place children for legal adoption. Remember, the child tax credit is a dollar for dollar tax credit and not simply a deduction to be utilized in order to reduce your otherwise taxable income. It was the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2017 that provided for the increase from $1,000 to $2,000. There is a $500 tax credit allowed for each qualifying child for whom the credit is not otherwise allowed and for each qualifying relative. An example might be a parent that you are caring for or a child who happens to be age it is refundable for all taxpayers, regardless of the amount of the taxpayer’s regular tax or alternative minimum tax liability. For calendar year 2022, the additional child tax credit is refundable in an amount equal to the lesser of the portion of the child tax credit the taxpayer cannot claim due to the tax liability limitation or 15% of the taxpayer’s earned income in excess of $2,500. If the taxpayer has 3 or more qualifying children, the threshold for the second calculation is the excess of the taxpayer’s share of social security taxes over his or her earned income credit, if that excess is greater than 15% of the taxpayer’s earned income over $2,500. The additional child tax credit may not exceed $1,500 per qualifying child under the age of 17. The $500 partial credit for any other dependent is not refundable. The additional child tax credit is claimed on Form 8812. Do not overlook this valuable tax credit when preparing your income tax return. It is a valuable “dollar for dollar” tax credit which can reduce your tax liability substantially. It is much more valuable than a “tax deduction” which will only serve to reduce taxable income. If, for example, you are only in a 22% tax bracket, a $1,000 deduction would save only $220 in taxes. The child tax credit as well as the additional child tax credit for 2022 is not as high as it was on the 2021 tax return. Congress increased the 2021 child tax credit to $3,600 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17 due to Covid 19, but chose not to extend the increases for the 2022 calendar year. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. The City of Malden, by the Mayor as the statutory Cable License Issuing Authority, will hold a cable license renewal public hearing on Monday February 13th, 2023 at 5 p.m. pertaining to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) and the possible issuance of a cable television renewal license to Comcast. Please note that this public hearing will be virtual and can be attended by desktop, laptop, tablet or phone via the following link or number(s): ZOOM WEBINAR When: Feb 13th, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Comcast License Public Hearing Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/94700213141?pwd=aysvT3drT041MnZJeVFHVlV5VEpZ dz09 Passcode: 110536 Or Telephone: Dial 1 (929) 436-2866 or 1 (646) 518-9805 Webinar ID: 947 0021 3141 Passcode: 110536 This proceeding is held pursuant to federal law 47 USC 546 and possible final action to approve the license may be considered and taken by the Issuing Authority. Public comment on local cable needs and past performance of Comcast is invited and shall be allowed by electronic video and audio conference platforms as set forth above. Copies of City license renewal documents may be made available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk or by contacting Ron Hogan @rhogan@cityofmalden.org. By order of the Mayor as statutory License Issuing Authority. January 27, 2023 NSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 on the petition of Ronie Teixeira of Ronie Construction Inc. (Permit Application #CMID 050516-2022) seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D)(1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to alter, structurally change, extend and change use of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to construct a dormer and addition to the third floor, construct a three-story porch/deck, renovate and convert the existing building from medical laboratory use to a three-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 410 Ferry Street, Malden and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 084 403 301. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID 050516-2022 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane Chuha Clerk January 20, 27, 2023 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 DEJESUS, MARCIO KOFFI, NJOM S LIAO, YUWEI TSENG, CHIEH-EN BUYER2 SAKWE, EMILIA WU, LEI LI, LUN SELLER1 MUNOZ, STEVEN DAUENHAUER, JOSEPH CHEN, SI K LUO, JIANYING SELLER2 MICCICHE, PHYLLIS VISINI, CLAUDIA DING, TAO 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 114 ELWELL ST 150-152 OLIVER ST 424-426 PLEASANT ST #12 793 MAIN ST #2 CITY MALDEN MALDEN MALDEN MALDEN DATE 01.05.23 01.03.23 01.06.23 01.06.23 PRICE 400000 750000 189000 338000
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARY Carol (Wallace) Orr Of Malden MA. Passed away January 12, 2023. She was 89 years of age. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Mary Stigler and Barton Stuart Wallace, Ms. Orr grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Needham High School in the class of 1951. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University, Ms. Orr followed a career in book publishing, holding several posts including that of assistant director at Princeton University Press and director of the University of Tennessee Press. A pioneering feminist in the scholarly publishing world, Ms. Orr was a co-founder in 1979 of Women in Scholarly Publishing (WiSP) and served as the national feminist organization’s fi rst president. In 1987, she was given the Women’s NationNSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 al Book Association’s WNBA Book Woman Award. An Activist in university press publishing, Ms. Orr was the first woman to be elected president of the Association of American University Presses in its fi ftieth-anniversary year. She also served for four years as secretary-general of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers. Following her retirement from book publishing, Ms. Orr took up a career as an aerobics instructor, specializing in total body fi tness for seniors. She also enjoyed spending time with her lush gardens, searching through estate sales for treasures, and time spent with her dear friend and sister Sally. Recently Ms. Orr worked with neighbors to create a city CPA project named Crescent Sloop in the wooden area across from her home. Ms. Orr greatly enjoyed traveling the world and soaking up the culture, sights, and sounds of each land she visited. She was an avid supporter of PETA, the DNC and Daughters of the Feminist Revolution. A beautiful tapestry of a rich life that touched many. Ms. Orr was preceded in death by her son Ross Wallace Orr, and is survived by her daughter Brett Amanda Orr Markel, of Cream Ridge, NJ, twin granddaughters Carol Samaniego of Woodbridge, VA and Christine Illes of East Windsor NJ, and grandson Ross Alan Archer of Fort Collins, Colorado, her dearly beloved sister Sally Wallace Frank of Malden, Massachusetts, and nephews Calvin Frank (Britten Kilduff ) of Malden, MA and Adam Frank (Danielle Forbes) of Somerville, MA and her much treasured and loved cat Oliver. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the Narcolepsy Network, https://narcolepsynetwork. org/ Go North Animal Transport, https://gonorthtransport.org/ or the Melrose Humane Society, PO Box 760668, Melrose, MA. 02176 or https://melrosehumanesociety. org/. For online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 on the petition of James Motzkin, Trustee of the Saratoga Trust (Permit Application #CMID 051372-2022) seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D)(1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to reconstruct, extend and structurally change a preexisting nonconforming property and use in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new building for continued use as a four-family dwelling, at a proposed development site to be comprised of two existing parcels to be combined, the property known as and numbered, 76 Granville Avenue, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 104 712 208 and the property known as Granville Place (no number), Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #104 712 206. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # CMID 051372-2022 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: January 20, 27, 2023 Diane Chuha Clerk aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security? Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefi ts back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this aff ect my benefi ts, and if so, how much? Back to Work Dear Back, You can collect Social Security retirement benefi ts and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefi ts could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works. SSA Earning Rules Social Security says that if you’re under your full retirement age and are collecting benefi ts, then you can earn up to $21,240 in 2023 without jeopardizing any of your Social Security if you don’t reach your full retirement age this year. But if you earn more than the $21,240 limit, you’ll lose $1 in benefi ts for every $2 over that amount. Full retirement age is 66 for those born between 1943 and 1954, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. You can fi nd your full retirement age at SSA.gov/benefi ts/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html. In the year you reach your full retirement age, a less stringent rule applies. If that happens in 2023, you can earn up to $56,520 from January to the month of your birthday with no penalty. But if you earn more than $56,520 during that time, you’ll lose $1 in benefi ts for every $3 over that limit. And once your birthday passes, you can earn any amount by working without your benefi ts being reduced at all. Wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay all count toward the income limits, but pensions, annuities, investment earnings, interest, capital gains and government or military retirement benefi ts do not. To fi gure out how much your specific earnings will aff ect your benefi ts, see the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Calculator at SSA.gov/OACT/COLA/RTeffect.html. It’s also important to know that if you do lose some or all of your Social Security benefi ts because of the earning limits, they aren’t lost forever. When you reach full retirement age, your benefi ts will be recalculated to a higher amount to make up for what was withheld. For more information on how working can aff ect your Social Security benefi ts see SSA.gov/benefi ts/retirement/planner/ whileworking.html. Be Mindful of Taxes Too In addition to the Social Security rules, you need to factor in Uncle Sam too. Because working increases your income, it might make your Social Security benefi ts taxable. Here’s how it works. If the sum of your adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, and half of your Social Security benefi ts is between $25,000 and $34,000 for individuals ($32,000 and $44,000 for couples), you have to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your benefi ts. Above $34,000 ($44,000 for couples), you could pay on up to 85 percent, which is the highest portion of Social Security that is taxable. About a third of all people who get Social Security have to pay income taxes on their benefi ts. For information, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefi ts,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p915.pdf. In addition to the federal government, 12 states – Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia – tax Social Security benefi ts to some extent too. If you live in one of these states, you’ll need to check with your state tax agency for details. 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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Candidate must carry all appropriate licenses required to operate on site equipment Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift/may include weekends Ability to commute/relocate: • Reliably commute Please Call Daniel Roach (413) -530-9923 or Darryl Roach (413) -530-7977 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 27, 2023 PRIVACY | FROM PAGE 17 er to share data with certain businesses by considering the amount of personal information they are asking for and weighing it against the benefi ts you might receive in return. • Make your passwords long and strong. Use long passwords with a combination of upperand lower-case letters, numbers and symbols – eight characters for most accounts and 12 characters for email and fi - nancial accounts. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts, especially email and fi - nancial. Keep a paper list of your passwords in a safe place, not on or near your computer. Consider using a password vault application. • Keep tabs on apps. Many apps ask for access to personal information, such as geographic location, contacts list and photo album, before using their services. Be thoughtful about who gets that information and be wary of apps that require access to information that is not required or relevant to the services they off er. Delete unused apps on your internet-connected devices and keep others secure by performing updates. • Lock down your login. For your online accounts, use the strongest authentication tools available. Your user names and passwords are not enough; consider two-factor authentication for key accounts like email, banking and social media, especially for access on mobile devices. • Don’t click on unfamiliar links. Whether at home or at work, don’t click on links from unfamiliar sources or unexpected correspondence. One false click can infect a whole computer… or a whole business. • Pay attention to internet-connected devices. Smart thermostats, voice control systems, cars and even refrigerators are just the beginning of the growing list of devices that watch our homes and track our locations. Read the privacy policy and understand what data is being collected and how it will be used. Read BBB’s tips on smart devices and cybersecurity risks at https://www.bbb.org/article/ news-releases/20827-dont-letthese-scary-cyber-safety-riskscreep-up-on-you. Charitable organizations should be aware of data privacy. Donors and others communicate online with charities via their websites, emails and other online means and need to be informed about what policies are in place to address privacy concerns. BBB Wise Giving Alliance published a blog article containing advice for charities regarding data privacy concerns (https://www.give.org/). See BBB’s Cybersecurity Resources page (https://www. bbb.org/all/cyber-security-resources). Check out the National Cyber Security Alliance’s Privacy Tips, including special information for teens, parents, older adults, mobile users and more, at https://staysafeonline.org/resources/. Businesses can learn more about BBB’s tips for improved cybersecurity at https://www. bbb.org/article/news-releases/23187-bbb-tip-cyber-security. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available for Vacant Property Acquisitions NOFA RELEASED: QUESTIONS DUE: ADDENDUM RELEASED: APPLICATIONS DUE: APPLICATION OPENING: DECEMBER 28, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 4:00 P.M. JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. DELIVER SEALED APPLICATIONS TO: Malden Redevelopment Authority 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor Malden, MA 02148 The City of Malden has received $45.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery funds and has granted $2 million to the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell vacant properties as affordable homes to income-eligible households. The MRA is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the acquisition of vacant properties. Applicants must be owners of vacant property located in the city of Malden. Applications are available upon request. Applications are due on January 30, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) will review applications for accuracy and completion. OSPCD staff may request additional information after an application has been received. Please submit any application requests or questions in writing to OSPCD Housing Program Coordinator Kristina Tseng at ktseng@cityofmalden.org with “Vacant Properties Acquisition” in the subject line.
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