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Negotiations now underway on new Malden Public Schools teachers’ contract Malden School Committee announces talks on new collective bargaining agreement with Malden Education Association Young Malden musician performs in Boston on MLK Day Special to The Advocate By Steve Freker T alks have begun between the Malden School Committee and the Malden Education Association (MEA) on a new contract. Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel, ED.L.D and Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora made the announcement jointly in a letter to the School Committee earlier this week. Dr. Sippel and Vice Chair Spadafora stated, “The Malden School Committee is set to begin negotiations with the Malden Malden School Committee Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora Education Association (MEA), Units A, B, and C for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement at our opening session today-January 23, 2025. Our current agreement will expire on August 31, 2025.” Representing the MEA will be President Deb Gesualdo and her bargaining team. The three Unit A, B and C members are working on an existing three-year contract that was signed two years ago and is now in its final CONTRACT | SEE PAGE 9 Supt. Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand at the Museum of Fine Arts as Malden’s own Kiernan Ceide performed at ArtSpark Boston’s “Radical Heroes” – a musical tribute to Dr. King’s vision for racial justice! (Courtesy photo) Everett Police officer placed on leave after allegedly biting Malden Police officer in the face Prosecutors: Alleged victim is a Malden Police officer who was working a paid detail at Stop & Shop in Malden Sunday By Steve Freker A Malden Police officer was allegedly assaulted by being bitten in the face and punched by an ex-girlfriend—an Everett Police officer—while working a paid police detail at Stop & Shop in Malden on Sunday, prosecutors said in Malden District Court Tuesday. According to prosecutors, the Malden Police officer, who was not identified, was assaulted a second time, later Sunday, when the suspect, identified as Everett Police officer Marie Sylvain, 27, went to his home for another confrontation. Officer Sylvain left the Malden District courthouse —located in Medford— after pleas of "not guilty" to two charges of assault and battery on a household or family member were entered, according to an online report. Another online report, by WCVB-TV in Boston, indicated Officer Sylvain, a Peabody resident, was placed on paid leave from Everett Police Department, since the incident was reported. She was released on her own recognizance following Tuesday morning's arraignment. The WCVB-TV report stated Terrence Kennedy, an Everett atMalden District Court, which is located within the Middlesex Superior Court on the Fellsway in Medford. (Courtesy Photo) POLICE | SEE PAGE 11

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Friends of the Malden River Monthly Meeting February 3 at CHA Community Room Dear Friends, W e are looking forward to seeing you on February 3rd, Monday eve at 6:30 - 8:00 in the Community Conference Room (First Floor - Main Entrance) at Cambridge Health Alliance, 195 Canal Street, Malden. We usually meet on the second Monday of each month. The second Monday falls on February 10th is the Malden Reads Kickoff Event at the home of Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave, Malden. Building access is on the Northern Strand Trail (opposite side from Eastern Ave). We hope to see you there: Please see the attached flyer - Music, Food, Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! T Fun and learning about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (William Kamkwamba) for his Malawi Community. Proposed February agenda is: • Malden River Works Waterfront Park Update: (at this time, contractor bids will be solicited via state regulations during the end of January; funding has been secured for the current project estimate) • 2025 Planning! Bring your energy and ideas to activate the Malden River! • Other Planning includes: 1. Grants have been awarded to the Friends of the Malden River for a Youth-led Social Media Channel collaboration with Urban Media Arts. This will run in conjunction with the Malden River Works Steering Committee Community Parks Update. Join us in this project! 2. Meeting with Malden Delegation re: Chapter 91; National Grid, expanded river access 3. River Cleanups 4. Paddling/Walking events - collaborate with Great Malden Outdoors; National Park Svs., Sierra Club (Massachusetts Chapter). 5. Fund Raiser 5K/10K run on the Louise Stokes/Joseph Croken Trail with Rivers Edge Run Club 6. SAGR (Rodenticide poison) - work on legislation and elimination of use to protect our raptors and mammals municipal action with Séamus and MassAudubon 7. Community Outreach: Media/Schools/Art projects/community/youth groups 8. Your Ideas! Please reply to this email [friendsofthemaldenriver@ gmail.com] if you can’t attend but would like to join in with our events, planning, community outreach, and media of all types! Thank you, The Friends of the Malden River c/o Karen Buck ~ Mystic Valley Charter School Sports ~ DeLeire Records First Career DoubleDouble, Eagles Prevail Over Pirates By Emily Brennan he Mystic Valley girls' basketball team secured a 43-29 vicwww.810bargrille.com tory on Monday afternoon (Jan. 27) against the Pioneer Saugus Pirates. Pioneer Saugus took an early lead, commanding a seven-point advantage in the first five minutes. However, Mystic Valley quickly regained control, finishing the first quarter with an 11-7 lead. The Eagles continued to build on their momentum in the second quarter, extending their lead to 12 points. Freshman Emily DeLeire was a force on both ends of the court, driving to the basket and showcasing her post moves to score eight more points. By halftime, Mystic Valley led 23-11. The second half saw continued dominance from the Eagles, with strong defense limiting the Pirates to just three points in the third quarter. Bailey DeLeire capped off the period with the final basket, giving Mystic Valley a commanding 39-14 lead heading into the final frame. With the game in hand, the Eagles' bench stepped up in, contributing to the team's next four points and securing the 43-29 victory. Emily DeLeire had a standout performance, recording her first career double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Bailey DeLeire added 14 points and 3 assists, while Abby Ssewankambo chipped in with 6 points and 11 rebounds. Katie Guo finished with 4 points and 1 steal, and Sylvie LaFeber contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Kaylee MacDonald scored 2 points for her first career Varsity points, while Emma Wang added 2 points and 1 rebound. Mariam Benlaatmania was a defensive standout, pulling down 9 rebounds. The Eagles (8-6) will travel to Haverhill on Tuesday (Jan. 28) to face conference rival Whittier Tech. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 3 Everett, Malden, Medford volunteers participate in statewide Point-in-Time Count to help address homelessness Mass. Initiative necessary to secure funding, resources to assist those who are unhoused By Steve Freker T he goals were simple: Leave no stone unturned while making sure no one in the tri-community region whom is unhoused, goes uncounted. Dozens of Everett, Malden and Medford residents and other volunteers joined forces and fanned out across these three communities Wednesday evening to participate in a critical, statewide initiative to assist in addressing homelessness. The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, a statewide initiative, led by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), gathers essential data to secure Dozens of volunteers from Everett, Malden and Medford converged and fanned out in three communities on Wednesday evening this week to participate in the annual Point-in-Time Count to help address homelessness. funding and improve resources for the homeless — or "unhoused"— in local communities. Volunteers on Wednesday night this week were tasked to help locate and engage with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, many of whom sometimes face the harshest winter conditions. The PIT count began at 6 p.m. in each of the three participant communities, with volunteers meeting at centralized locations for precount, in-person training. “None of our cities would be able to provide these services on our own.” said Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, “Only together can we respond with the care, compassion, and capacity that these most vulnerable residents need. I’m grateful to the mayors and managers of our partner cities for their continued commitment to this vital work.” Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said his community was pleased Sen. Lewis announces February Office Hours in Malden S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Malden on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malden Senior Center (7 Washington St.). Any Malden resident is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or legislative feedback. Senator Lewis will also be holding Office Hours on the same day in Melrose from 12-1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center (201 W. Foster St.) and in Wakefield from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center (30 Converse St.). Another option for residents who would like to meet with Senator Lewis is to attend virtual Office Hours, which will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom. For further information or any For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. to take part in the PIT count. “The City of Everett is proud to join other local communities in this key initiative to gather the information needed to assist those experiencing homelessness,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Our unhoused residents endure the harshest conditions, so securing more funding to help our most vulnerable is vital. I am grateful for the work of the many volunteers that will do the essential work that moves this process forward," Mayor DeMaria said. Medford Mayor Brianna Lungo-Koehn concurred.“Getting a better understanding of the needs of those in Medford experiencing homelessness through this initiative will enable us to more directly engage with all community members and deliver resources to assist with their living conditions,” Mayor Lungo-Koehn said. “Giving agency to those who are unhoused and ensuring a connection with professionals who can help is a crucial step toward ending homelessness. I thank all those who volunteer to undertake this important work and thank the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for spearheading the project.” RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 5 sentation to all students and staff at Malden High School regarding the situation as well. Previously, these steps were taken, he said: —Message of support has gone out to all students and staff —Message of specific Massachusetts statutes around Immigration Officials entering schools has been shared with staff, students and families —Dr. Sippel has shared messages with caregivers specific to student support and procedure —Individual check ins with students Following is the text of the message MHS Principal Mastrangelo made to students: “I wanted to take some time to discuss what is happening in the country, specifically around immigration. “Whenever there is a change in an administration we face a degree of uncertainty. This change is no different. I know that there is a lot of information swirling around the internet, media outlets, and social media. Some of the information is accurate but, sadly, a lot of it is not. In times like this it is important to know the facts. You have heard, and will continue to hear, many stories. “If you are not sure please ask any adult. If the adult does not know the answer we can find the answer. For example, there was a rumor going around at school on Friday that there were immigration officers and vans parked at CVS. That was not true. I personally went to check. I also called MPD to assure it hadn’t happened. MHS will do their best to provide updates as necessary. “It is also important to know that there are resources available for you and your caregivers. Again, MHS will be provided these resources as needed. “The most important piece that you have to know is that we will do everything in our power to keep you safe at MHS. In this building you are surrounded by your friends that care for you. You are also surrounded by adults that care for you. We have about 170 staff members at MHS. We are all here because of you. We love being with you, teaching you, learning from you, celebrating your successes, and supporting you in your times of need. In short, we love you all very much. We stand up for the ones we love and we will stand up for you. “As I have said many times, Malden High School is not a perfect place, no school is, but we are a place that values our students, their cultures, their traditions, and all that they bring to our school and community. None of that has changed. We will continue to work towards making this a welcoming and loving environment for all of our students. Regardless of where you were born, what god you worship, who you love, or how you identify. Again, we love you and we are blessed to have all of you here at Malden High School. “If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me at any time. “Be well, do well.” Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett 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 Brothers on the Branch M By Peter Levine aldonia, raise a pint glass to the late, great Steve Moro, who went out like the champ he was: Hiram Walker Blackberry Brandy in one hand, resting comfortably on his favorite recliner, Scally cap tilted just right, letting those who loved him know his exit was just as he wished, no need to shed tears; I did it my way. Love you, Steff. Safe journeys and happy trails to you. Steve’s brother Chris – the original “Keeper of the Linden Flame” – penned an epic ode to his late brothers, Steve, and Dave. His heart and soul poured out for all to witness transcribed from a sheet of paper with the letterhead from Saint Joseph’s College Online. Chris, you done your brothers proud... “My brother Tom and I have most recently lost our two older brothers, Dave and Steve. Life’s one/two sucker punch. I’m sitting here alone on the start of the 12 Days of Christmas with heavy heart, filled with despair, loss, and hurt. Trying in vain to get my head around the emptiness that has swallowed me up. I have this book in front of me a friend gifted to me on this very day of life’s cruelest sucker punch. With knee on the canvas, hearing the echoes of life’s Steve Moro Celebration of Life at the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) on Charles Street; pictured from left to right are Irish American Club President Brian Killion, AOH President Joe Connelly and Italian American Citizen’s Club President Billy Settemio. eight count my eyes are fixed to the pulp in my hands; ‘Twilight of the Gods.’ It’s the type of book you can random pick up to any given page and relate with, become immersed in it, immediately. Which helps so much. “The hour is late. A new day is upon me. If only I can rise before the final bell. There in front of me in the written word a seemingly mystic hand pulls me up from the canvas. For me my eyes are clear to the letter, and I am again awash in emotion, ‘An old oak tree near his boyhood home has been recently felled. The tree’s absence fills him with dread. He then looks to the sky and is reassured that what is gone will live on. In those who are left behind we remain in the air, the empty space, in the dusty roots and deep earth. In the echoes and stories. The songs of the time and place we inhabited.’ “My clan, my blood, my people. See you in my dreams. To my brothers on the Branch.” Simply beautiful, Chris. — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 7 It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Chris, please know that you are in our thoughts and occupy places in all our hearts. The “Steve Moro Celebration of Life” gathering last week at the AOH was worthy of the wicked good guy your brother was and his popularity in Maldonia. MVPs and VIPs all joined together that night for a sendoff that Steve would have happily participated in and would have, no doubt, been the last to leave (LOL). Chris, continue to look on the sunny side of life, my friend. • Breaking news...grandson Christian (Falzarano), playing in the Peabody Youth Basketball League, had a game for the ages last week – draining 18 points along with several blocked shots as well as altering many more with his Victor Wembanyama wingspan in full effect. At 14 young Christian is well ahead of Papa hoop-skill-wise at his age, and if CJ Falz keeps up the hard work, possibly will beat me one on one before I turn 75. Insert smiley face. • Sorry I missed your milestone birthday, Nathan (Lamb), and thank you for the invite, my “old friend.” Those with long memories will remember Nathan from his glory days as Editor at the Malden Observer when that paper rocked Malden! Happy 5-0, dude! Yer aging like fine wine, big guy! • Congratulations to Malden strongman Dan Ford’s son Hayden for being named Catholic Conference Football AllStar by The Boston Globe in their yearly rundown of the best and brightest in high school sports. Papa George must be very proud. • Deb Burke is retiring. This is not good for Malden. Debbie Burke is a Maldonia Legend. Deb Burke will be seriously missed. Seriously! I’ll have an in-depth Deb Burke report in the very near future. All the best in retirement, Deb, from a huge admirer of yours starting way back in your Malden Evening News days. • Can we have a big round of applause for PJ Bell from the Health & Human Services Dept. just because he is doing the Lord’s work!? PJ is giving back to Malden the only way he knows how, through his heart and soul. Thank you big guy, keep up the great work! It has not gone unnoticed. • Just a heads up...MPD Captain Marc Gatcomb’s son Marc made his NHL debut with the NY Islanders last week. Way to go, young Marc! A chip off the old block – his pops, Captain Gatcomb, was a regular in the Girl’s Catholic parking lot way back in the day when street hockey and the Big Bad Bruins ruled. As a street hockey player, Marc mixed it up with hundreds of other like-minded hockey fanatics back in the glory days of Orr, Espo and O’Reilly. Details to follow. • We lost another treasured piece of our shared Maldonia history last week. Rest in peace to Dorothy, Tiger’s wife and Joanne Settimio’s beloved mother, who graced this world for nearly 96 years. She leaves behind a legacy as Christian’s grandmother and a cherished member of our community. Dorothy’s memory will live on as long as we continue to speak her name and share her stories. Joanne, my deepest condolences to you, my friend. I promise to keep her memory alive with you. • I met Sylvia Raffaela Cranfill last week for the first time in my (something, something) years of living. Must have walked by her house on Russell Street a couple thousand times in my life, but our paths simply never crossed. Sylvia is 86, full of life, has been in the same house in Edgeworth her whole life, and a hot (expletive deleted). A wonderful, engaging soul, she made quite an impression on me as we chatted about who knows who before we even got to her impressive longtime Edgeworth bona fides. I became friends with her son Mark shortly after. Mark, take it away: “My mom is a real firecracker! 86 years old living on the 3rd floor of the house we grew up in. Takes care of my 91-yearold stepfather with Alzheimer’s, goes up and down 3 flights of stairs daily, and drives to NH for her cigarettes every week. Raised three boys on her own in the 60’s when people weren’t kind to divorced women. She is a tough ole gal but a real gem. So, anyone who treats her well is a friend of mine who will have my loyalty and help forever.” Thank you Mark for sharing, and believe me, it was my pleasure meeting Sylvia. Stay well. • Congratulations to three members of the Malden High School football squad for earning All-Star honors in The Boston Globe Schoolboy edition a couple weeks back. All-purpose everything Kevin Exilhomme (12 touchdowns), quarterback Aiden Brett and freshman running back (over 1,000 gained) Jayden McGuffie. Way to go, guys! Keep your heads up and thanks for representing Malden with class and dignity. • Happy January birthdays to Malden celebrities Paula Cagno Maddaleni, Stan Langston, Carol J. 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CONTRACT| FROM PAGE 1 six months. In their letter, Supt. Sippel and Vice Chair Spadafora stated, “We are committed to working collaboratively with the union leadership to establish fair contracts with competitive compensation for our educators.” “We recognize that many topics will be addressed in this negotiation, and we are determined to work through all of these matters in good faith. We thank everyone in advance for their time and efforts to make this process successful,” they added. According to many in the district, on both sides of the upcoming negotiations, there has been a distinct air of positivity and collaboration since Dr. Sippel assumed his post this past June. The Malden School Committee Bargaining Team for these negotiations for the new contract will include: —Jennifer Spadafora, Malden School Committee Vice Chair and Negotiations Subcommittee Chair —Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., Superintendent, Malden Public Schools —Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Ward 8 Malden School Committee Member —Keith Bernard, Ward 7 Malden School Committee Member —Toni Mertz, Director of Finance and Operations, Malden Public Schools —Komal Bhasin, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning —Pamela MacDonald, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 —Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources —Van Huynh, Salemwood School Principal —Howard Greenspan, Attorney for Malden School Committee —Maria Luise, Special Assistant to the Mayor, City of Malden Supt. Dr. Sippel added, “As we begin negotiations, the School Committee Bargaining team will be presenting an overview of proposals that align with the core values of the Malden Public Schools: —Include and Collaborate —Embrace Growth —Do Right by All Kids “As always, our mission is to improve the Malden Public Schools for all of our students and our staff who serve them every day,” said Dr. Sippel and 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street 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 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 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 Page 9 Vice Chair Spadafora. Over the course of the coming months, community members will be able to find updates on the negotiation process at the links below: Website: maldenps.org/negotiations-updates (coming soon) Facebook: facebook.com/ MaldenPublicSchoolsOffical Instagram: instagram.com/ mp_schools/ X: x.com/Malden_Schools/ Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma

Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. Donate Your Car D Imagine the Diff erence You Can Make Imag TOWING & AX DEDUCTIBLE • Every donated vehicle will be properly recycled, reducing waste and harmful emissions. • Vehicle donations are fully tax-deductible and the proceeds help provide services to help the blind and visually impaired. When you donate your car, you’ll receive: ✔ a $200 restaurant voucher & ✔ a 2-night, 3-day hotel stay at one of 50 locations Call 1-888-730-0880 Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually Kinnon propels boys basketball team past Nashoba Tech, 79-39 By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boys’ varsity basketball team posted a 79-39 home victory against Nashoba Tech on Tuesday, January 21 in a Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) matchup. Mystic Valley improved to 9-2 overall and 6-0 in CAC play, while Nashoba dropped to 5-7, 3-3. Dalton Kinnon, Chris Janvier and Mitchel Damas all scored in double-digits in the victory. Kinnon paced the group with 31 points, while Janvier had 18 and Damas added 14 points on the night for the Eagles. The game began with an intense back-and-forth as both teams traded baskets. Early on, Nashoba Tech found themselves trailing by 10 points with 5:35 remaining in the first frame, struggling to keep pace with the home team’s energy. However, the visitors quickly regrouped, finding a rhythm offensively. By the end of the first quarter, Nashoba Tech had chipped away at the deficit and Mystic Valley led by a narrow 19-18. The Eagles mounted an impressive comeback in the second quarter by dominating the rebounding battle and held the visitors to just five points. Mystic Valley’s scoring depth was on full display as they capitalized on key opportunities to extend their lead. Kinnon and Damas played pivotal roles in igniting the offense, combining several crucial baskets that energized the team and kept the momentum firmly in the Eagles’ favor. The momentum for the Maroon and Gold carried seamlessly into the third and fourth quarters as they continued to assert their dominance on both ends of the court. Every time the visitors attemptChris Janvier (left with back turned) and Dalton Kinnon (right facing camera) Coaches Tony Ferullo, Thomas Brown and Kevin Hazelton speaking with the team during halftime ed to mount a comeback, the Maroon and Gold responded through a clutch jumper, a strong finish at the rim, or a defensive stop. Mystic Valley hosts Neighborhood House Charter School on Tuesday in a non-conference clash at 5:30 p.m. For the latest on Mystic Valley Athletics, follow the Eagles on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Week 4 – “Slide n Schneid” Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Ferryway Game 1 – Bullets 51, Celtics 45 The Bullets barely held on after an awful 4th quarter, scoring just 5 points total, as the Celtics still had a chance behind D. Azzolino leading the way with 13 and J. Thelmarque scoring 6 of his 11 in that 4th quarter with J. Sweeney also chipping in with 10 as they fell just short of the Comeback. Thankfully for the Blue, C. Bolling had the game-high with 20 and I. Pineda scored 14. They were also the only 2 to score those 5 points in the 4th. Game 2 – Kings 64, Pistons 42 The Kings came out runnin’ as they jumped to a 20-9 lead after One & then stayed strong in the final frame with 25 more – and coasted the remainder of the game. J. Hampton scored 11 of his 19 in the 4th; C. Matheley had 18 and Z. Pierre dropped 12 to carry them to a nice win. The Pistons to their credit did their best after they couldn’t get any momentum all game with only scoring single digits each quarter until the final – they scored 19 in the 4th to show that noquit attitude. N. Sullivan (19), J. Bly (11) and R. Wallace, also with 11, did their part! Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Ferryway Game 1 – Pistons 47, Bullets 38 The Pistons redeemed yesterday’s loss with a Big win to stay near the top with their opponent. They did struggle in the middle of the game but thankfully they were solid enough in the 1st & 4th. N. Sullivan (17) & R. Wallace (15) ended up being the offense for the game, as no other teammate scored over 5 in this game. The Bullets got a pair of 12s from C. Bolling & A. Hassan. Similar to their opponent, they, too, needed help as only 5 of their 11 players scored in this game. Game 2 – Sixers 36, Lakers 30 The now 1st-place Sixers got a 2-score victory over the Lakers, who are still on the schneid, sadly. It will end, but when? Laker S. Warton had the game-high with 15, but just 3 of his teammates had 5 points each and that was it? They need 2 more players to step up and help or it’s gonna be a long season. The Crimson, thanks to a 16-8 2nd quarter output, were able to trade off the rest of the contest and got 14 from N. Melvin to be their leader this day, and surprisingly, he didn’t score any of it in the 4th quarter. 2025 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Team W L Sixers 4 1 Pistons Bullets 4 4 2 2 Kings 3 2 Celtics 1 4 Lakers 0 5 Wed., Jan. 29 Celtics vs. Lakers Kings vs. Bullets Sat., Feb. 1 Sixers vs. Celtics Games Behind 0 0.5 0.5 1 3 4 This Week’s Games Lakers vs. Kings Sun., Feb. 2 Lakers vs. Pistons Bullets vs. Sixers Classifieds Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Streak W-1 W-1 L-1 W-1 L-1 L-5 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 POLICE| FROM PAGE 1 torney it said was representing Officer Sylvain, said, "She's (Sylvain) on administrative leave, which is standard for any police officer charged with a crime." Officer Sylvain was also ordered to stay away from the alleged victim and have no contact with him, to abide by a restraining order now in place, and Page 11 not possess any firearms. The extent of the alleged victim's injuries was not immediately available, nor was his work status at this time, due to the injuries sustained Sunday. According to the WCVB online story, "the alleged victim told investigators that Sylvain showed up at the store and would not leave when requested. The encounter then turned violent." The online report went on, "The defendant in this case bit the victim in his face and refused to let go of him, and punched him multiple times," prosecutor Simra Abedi said. "Pushed and punched him multiple times." According to the online story, Officer Sylvain started with Everett PD in 2022. The dates of any future court appearances were not immediately available. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 TORNADO SPORTS: Malden Boys Basketball rallies late to top Revere, 57-52 Fernandes Dias Valadares (16 pts., 16 rebounds), Okoth (10 pts.), Bunch (10 pts.) lead team to first win By Steve Freker T he season started about 90 hours after they all had their last bite of Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, folks, that’s how long the Malden High Boys Basketball team has been working for no paycheck. December came and went and January is close to a memory, but Malden’s fortunes changed dramatically on Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Don Nally’s squad rallied late, got some clutch shots to fall and then hung on defensively to rally and win, 57-52, over visiting Revere High. It was Malden’s first victory of the season, ending a dreary stretch that has seen Malden go 0-12 out of the gate. The win put Malden at 1-12 overall (1-8 Greater Boston League). Revere fell to 5-7 overall (3-6 GBL), seeing its hopes of evening off at .500 with a win at Malden go by the boards. Leading the way was junior 6-5 center Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares, who scored a teamhigh 16 points and also grabbed 16 rebounds, adding 7 blocked shots for a banner afternoon on a Aiden Brett (15) hit a huge “three” late in the 4th quarter to tie the game at 51-51 in an eventual 57-52 Malden win. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden’s 6-5 Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares goes up strong against Revere. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang)

rare Saturday matinee game. Fernandes offset another high-output showing by Revere star senior Ethan Day, who churned away with 22 points – the 8th time in 12 games he has surpassed the 20-point mark in what has been a banner year for the league Most Valuable Player candidate. Malden’s Coach Nally was understandably pleased with Saturday’s outcome. “Our guys have been working hard all season and it’s great they were able to get a win here,” Nally said. “We got some scoring from our big man Kaua [Fernandes Dias Valadares] and guard De’Shawn Bunch added 9 points for Malden. Senior Malden captain Jose Ferreira scored one basket and 4 points. Senior Aidan Brett had one 3-pointer for 3 points and freshman Shawn Sekamwa had a basket for 2 points. For Revere, Day led all scorers with 22 points. Lung scored 8 points, Charles Dobre had 7 points and Gio Alexandre had 6 points. Erick Mayorga scored 5 points and Nico Cespedes added 2 points. Malden trailed early, 17-16, after the first period before going cold in the second quarter, held to just two buckets and 7 free throws. ReTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 The fourth quarter proved to be the lowest scoring period of the game, but both teams turned up the defensive jets and made each trip downcourt a battle. Malden dialed two huge “threes” from its arsenal to first tie the game, then take the lead. Senior Aidan Brett only had one basket in this game, but it was a massive one, as his missile from the right elbow swished to tie the game at 51-51 with just over 2 minutes. Revere got ice cold Page 13 down the stretch, clanging a couple of layups off the rim with Malden grabbing rebounds. Surprisingly, Malden not only did not get a free throw in the fourth quarter, it was held off the line for the entire second half. *** Malden fell to visiting Lynn English Tuesday night Malden went to 1-13 overall with a 76-47 loss at home to Lynn English on Tuesday night. English Bulldog Denzell Guillen dropped a personal high of 43 points (7 “threes”). The Tornados were back in action last night, hosting Everett at 6:00 p.m. (after Advocate press time). Malden is back in action Monday night, February 1, hosting non-leaguer Marblehead at the Finn Gym at 6:00 p.m. Malden closes out next week with another home game – its fifth straight – on Friday, February 5, versus GBL rival Somerville at 7:00 p.m. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines Malden junior De’Shawn Bunch passes the ball in a game against Revere. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) some of our players and we put some excellent defense when we had to at the end.” On this night Malden got balanced scoring, as two other players were in double digits: junior forward Colin Okoth (10 pts.) and freshman forward Jason Minervini (10 pts.). Both players put up season single-game highs. Junior vere got continued scoring from Day – who had 14 points at half – to take a 33-28 led at the half. Malden heated up to cut the lead to 1 point after three quarters. Fernandes Dias scored six in the third period and Malden got a big “three” from Okoth to inch within a point, down just 44-43 after the third quarter. • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Maldonian makes University of New England’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List T he following student from Malden has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester at the University of New England (UNE): Meghan Pothier. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. UNE is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind studyabroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. For more information, visit www.une.edu. Upcoming Movie Night at the Malden Public Library: Thursday, Feb. 13 J oin us for Movie Night on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a 2024 musical/fantasy movie based on the bestselling novel “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire. The movie stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage and Bowen Yang. This movie was just nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. “Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.” Rated PG – 160 minutes. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. Mayor seeks new member for Malden’s Disability Commission M ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net residents to fill a vacancy on the Malden Disability Commission. The nine-member Commission is comprised of volunteers who operate under the mandates of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J, and its core mission is to eliminate discrimination against persons of differing abilities. The Commission provides information, education, referrals, guidance and technical assistance to public and private agencies, individuals, organizations and institutions to ensure that all people have equal access to facilities, services and programs. Per City ordinance, the new member must be an individual with a disability. Meetings are virtual/hybrid and take place on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@ cityofmalden.org for more information. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, January 28 at 5 p.m.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 15 electronic delivery receipt for the bulk sale of fuel oils and proBeacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. MORE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOV. MAURA HEALEY - Here are some of the many bills that were signed into law by Gov. Healey following the end of the 2024 session: REQUIRE BOATER SAFETY PROGRAM AND TEST (S 3011) – Gov. Healey signed into law a bill requiring anyone operating a boat in the state’s waters to take a state-sponsored boater safety course and then pass a boater safety exam. The bill, known as the Hanson-Milone Act, is named after David Hanson who lost his life in a boating accident in 2010 and Paul Milone, the late harbormaster from Weymouth who was an advocate for boat safety. Both families were strong advocates for passage of the measure and attended the signing ceremony. “I am so proud to see the Hanson-Milone Act finally become law,” said sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). “Massachusetts is home to some of the most beautiful waterways in the world, but too often, a day of fun on the water ends in tragedy because someone operates a boat without proper safety training. This legislation establishes a straightforward program to make sure anyone operating a boat in the commonwealth has the necessary safety knowledge to keep themselves and others safe … I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Hanson and Milone families for their relentless dedication and advocacy for this life-saving legislation.” BLOOD BANKS (S 2994) – Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would allow organizations registered as blood establishments with the federal United States Food and Drug Administration, to maintain a blood bank if the bank is approved by the Massachusetts Commissioner of the Department of Public Health and the Public Health Council. Supporters said there are a number of blood banks that operate nationally that currently supply Massachusetts hospitals but may not draw or store blood here. They argued that this legislation is intended to address that inefficiency. Currently only the Red Cross, Center for Blood Research and hospitals are permitted to draw and store blood in the Bay State. “This bill allows FDA-registered blood banks to operate in Massachusetts,” said sponsor Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). “Establishments like the New York Blood Center provide supply to many hospitals across Massachusetts, but they haven’t been allowed to collect donations here. This legislation changes that.” ALLOW ELECTRONIC RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY OF FUEL OILS AND PROPANE (H 4132) – Gov. Healey signed into law a measure that would allow companies to send customers an pane. “This legislation modernizes the receipt system by allowing the vendor of bulk sale deliveries to utilize an electronic receipt, ticket or other form of recorded representation for the purchaser to review the sale item,” said House sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “Massachusetts is one of the last states to update this antiquated system of delivery of receipts/invoices from bulk sales. In today’s world of technology, it only makes sense that the delivery of receipts/invoices can be safely and efficiently transmitted to the consumer without having to leave a paper bill at the door or mailbox. Many, if not most businesses, already operate this way and there is no good reason not to advance bulk sales in this direction as well particularly as the consumer would have a choice in the method of delivery.” Supporters noted that customers frequently complain about the current practice of the company leaving bags with receipts on their doorknobs or in their mailboxes. They said leaving the receipts in a USPS mailbox is not permitted by law and also leaves consumers vulnerable to identity fraud. They also pointed out that leaving a plastic bag which might remain on the doorknob for several days is a clear signal to would-be criminals that the homeowner is not home and might be traveling. ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MASSACHUSETTS CABO VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER S 2995) – Gov. Healey signed a measure creating a 10-person special commission to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide Massachusetts Cabo Verdean cultural center in the city of Boston to represent the over 200 years history of Cabo Verdeans in the state. Supporters, noting the long overdue measure coincides with the 50th Anniversary of Cape Verdean independence, said the center will provide a vibrant space for cultural expression, education, and unity. Co-sponsors Sens. Lydia Edwards (D-Boston) and Liz Miranda (D-Boston) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on their proposal being signed into law. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HEALEY FILES $59.6 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2026 STATE BUDGET – Gov. Maura Healy filed her third annual state budget, with a price tag of $59.6 billion. She also proposed an additional $1.95 billion in surtax spending that she says would stabilize the MBTA, enable critical investments in transportation and higher education infrastructure. The surtax revenue is from the constitutional amendment, approved by voters in 2022, that imposes an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the increase requires that “subject to appropriation, the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation.” “Our fiscal year 2026 budget proposal is a balanced, forward-looking blueprint that meets the needs of our residents and businesses while also taking care of their tax dollars,” said Gov. Healey. “We’re making historic investments in the infrastructure that our quality of life and economy depend on – stabilizing the MBTA, fixing our roads, bridges and regional transit and modernizing college campuses, all while creating good jobs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This budget also prioritizes affordability and economic development – continuing the progress we have made in childcare, college affordability, tax cuts, housing, veterans services and more. We are able to build on this progress while controlling our spending and tightening our belts, just as families and businesses are doing across our state.” “I hear from residents, business and local officials on a daily basis about the challenges they face,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “I’m proud of the way that this budget responds to those needs, while also making sure Massachusetts can sustainably support the programs and services on which everyone in Massachusetts relies. We’re fully funding the Student Opportunity Act to make sure our K-12 schools have equitable access to the resources their students and educators need, growing local aid, boosting Chapter 90 funding to improve roads and bridges and creatively investing in our infrastructure.” The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance was quick to criticize the proposal. The group said the budget includes a plan allowing municipalities to raise taxes on meals and hotels through local option taxes, an idea soundly rejected last year; a $164 million tax hike by setting up a cap on the charitable deductions law approved by the voters in 2000; expansion of tobacco taxes to synthetic nicotine products; and extending the sales tax to candy. “She’s literally taking candy from a baby,” said alliance spokesperson Paul Craney. “Massachusetts residents already face some of the highest taxes in the nation, and this proposal exacerbates that burden. Taxpayers will have to spend $25 million more dollars on candy to just pay for this tax. This budget doubles down on the state’s addiction to higher taxes and spending at a time when residents are already feeling squeezed and leaving for more tax friendly states. The governor is taking a giant leap in the wrong direction. The governor has become so desperate for higher taxes that she’s even proposing caps on tax deductions for Massachusetts charities. This tax relief law was approved by the voters in 2000. If that isn’t cruel, I don’t know what is.” “This budget exemplifies the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s disregard for fiscal responsibility,” said MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale. “Relying on onetime revenues while increasing spending is an unsustainable path, particularly given the unchecked financial strain caused by the emergency assistance shelter program and ongoing uncertainty over monthly tax revenues. Instead of charting a path toward stability, this budget doubles down on reckless spending and higher taxes.” The budget now goes to the House which will craft and approve its own version and then it moves to the Senate which will offer a different plan. A House-Senate conference committee will eventually hamBHRC | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 mer out a compromise version that will be approved by both branches and sent to Gov. Healey who has the power to veto any spending and any other items. The House and Senate can then choose to override any of the governor’s vetoes. HOLD DANGEROUS BON-CITIZENS FOR ICE INTERVENTION – Reps. Michael Soter (R-Bellingham) and Kenneth Sweezey (R-Pembroke) have filed legislation they say will restore power to local and state law enforcement agencies by closing a loophole that prevents court officers and law enforcement officials from holding dangerous illegal non-citizens with ICE detainers beyond the time that the individual would otherwise be entitled to be released from state custody, allowing these individuals to walk free after committing significant crimes in certain situations. "It’s essential that we equip our law enforcement with the resources, tools and support they need to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Soter. “Both sides of the aisle are united in the belief that undocumented immigrants who come here to commit crimes should be returned to their home countries. The state and local authorities must be able to detain these criminals and give ICE the opportunity to take action." “The immigration issue in Massachusetts has gotten completely out of control,” said Rep. Sweezey. “This piece of legislation is a very simple, common-sense first step in rectifying part of the issue. I am always proud to assist our law enforceLEGAL NOTICE Invitation to Bid Malden Housing Authority (MHA) 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 MHA #010825 Title Design and Installations for New Door Passage and Locksets Issue Date: Contract Documents may be seen at the MHA, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 after 10:00 a.m. on 2/5/25, and will be available by email request at efahey@maldenhousing.org Bid Opening Date and Time: 3/26/2025, at 2:00 P.M. Bids must be received and time stamped at the MHA, before this date and time to be considered. Estimated construction cost is $275,000.00. The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is requesting bids to provide all travel, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the complete and satisfactory performance of the following: Furnish all travel, materials, labor, supplies, test equipment, tools, parts and any other items required to provide and install new lever handle locksets for all tenant and common area doors with existing locksets and common lever handle passage sets at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. A 5% certified check, letter of credit or bond, payable to the Malden Housing Authority, must accompany each bid. A 50% Performance Bond of the total contract amount shall be required from the successful bidder. Surety bonds will only be accepted by surety companies licensed by the division of insurance to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, the bidder must provide proof of specific insurance as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and federal laws. The MHA will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be lowest most responsive and responsible to the MHA considering price, qualifications and past performance documenting that the bidder possesses the skill, ability, and integrity necessary to faithfully perform the work called for by the Contract, based upon a determination of competent workmanship and financial soundness in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149, §44D (see M.G.L. c. 149, §44A(1)) and eligibility (able to meet all requirements for Bidders set forth in M.G.L. c. 149, §§44A-H and not debarred from bidding under §44C or any other applicable Commonwealth or Federal law, and who shall certify that it is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work-see M.G.L. c. 149, §44A(1)). Contract Documents may be obtained at the Malden Housing Authority (MHA), 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 or by email request at: efahey@maldenhousing.org. Bidders requesting that Contract Documents be mailed to them shall include a separate treasurer’s or cashier’s check in the amount of $45.00 for each set, payable to the Malden Housing Authority, to cover mailing and handling costs. All bids must be signed and dated; if a joint venture is submitting the bid, each joint venturer must sign the bid. Late bids will be handled in accordance with Instructions to Bidders for Contracts. A site visit for all bidders has been scheduled for 10:30 a.m., 2/12/25. The site visit will begin in the library of the MHA Central Office located at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit. No questions will be answered unless received written by the MHA at least ten (10) business days prior to the bid closing date and time. The MHA reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the MHA’s and the public interest to do so. January 31, 2025 ment partners and am pleased to present this legislation with support from Sheriff Evangelidis and Sheriff McDonald. I look forward to working on gaining additional support and pushing this bill across the finish line into law making our communities safer in the process.” “[We are] monitoring reports of activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Greater Boston area,” said Kevin Brown, Executive Vice-President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the country, with 185,000 members across the East Coast, including 20,000 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “We reaffirm our readiness to support our members’ rights and the rights of immigrants--our neighbors, friends, family members and co-workers, whose presence and work enrich our communities and our economies.” Meanwhile, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined ten other state attorneys general in issuing a joint statement commenting on a memorandum from a President Trump appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice addressing state and local involvement in federal immigration enforcement. “It is well-established— through longstanding Supreme Court precedent—that the U.S. Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering states to enforce federal law,” read the statement. “While the federal government may use its own resources for federal immigration enforcement, the court ruled in Printz vs. United States that the federal government cannot ‘impress into its service—and at no cost to itself—the police officers of the 50 states.’ This balance of power between the federal government and state governments is a touchstone of our American system of federalism.” $108 MILLION FOR MASSACHUSETTS IN SETTELEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA –Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced that she, along with a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties, has reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma for their instrumental role in creating the opioid crisis. Up to $108 million of the settlement funds will be distributed to Massachusetts. The suit says that under the Sacklers’ leadership, Purdue invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, perpetuating waves of addiction and overdose deaths across the commonwealth and country. “The Sackler family will forever be remembered as a symbol of greed, profiting off pain to destroy countless lives across the BHRC | SEE PAGE 17

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 commonwealth and country,” said Campbell. “While this settlement cannot bring back the lives lost, it will bring in much-needed funds to begin to remediate the damage and ensure that the Sacklers can be held accountable for the lasting devastation they have caused. I am incredibly grateful to the families who turned their pain into purpose to inform our work in this space.” DON’T MISS THIS “ENERGETIC” EVENT - Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state's energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state's plan to expand its offshore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and low-carbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/more info: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119?aff=oddtdtcreator QUOTABLE QUOTES “Today, freedom rings in our great nation. The heroic peaceful pro-lifers unjustly imprisoned by Biden’s Justice Department will now be freed and able to return home to their families, eat a family meal, and enjoy the freedom that should have never been taken from them in the first place.” ---Steve Crampton, Thomas More Society Senior Counsel on President Trump’s pardon of anti-abortion activists convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances, including two Massachusetts women. “Once again, Donald Trump has shown contempt for the laws of the land, issuing sweeping pardons for nearly two dozen people convicted of violently barricading reproductive health care clinics and harassing and even injuring clinic staff and patients.” --- Reproductive Freedom Caucus on Trump’s pardons. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms President Trump’s directive that would allow ICE agents to raid and arrest students in our public schools. It is repulsive to our shared common values, and this cruel policy shatters the trust that families place in our educators and our public schools as safe havens and inflicts lasting trauma on innocent children.” --- Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy on President Trump’s directive allowing ICE agents to make arrests in schools. “We know that municipalities rely on the Chapter 90 program to fund critical improvements to their roads and bridges. Under our bill, and with this new, mileage-based formula, every single city and town – including our small towns and rural communities – will see a significant increase in Chapter 90 funding. This means that local officials can put these dollars to work easing congestion, strengthening resilience, and improving safety and quality of life for all of their residents.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing that she is filing legislation to reform the Chapter 90 roadways program to substantially increase funding for municipal roads and bridges. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Jan. 20-24, the House a met for a total of four minutes while the Senate met for a total of three minutes. Mon.Jan. 20 No House session INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 No Senate session Tues.Jan. 21 House11:01 a.m. to 11:02 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Wed.Jan. 22 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 23 House11:03 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Fri.Jan. 24 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 12, 2025 on the petition of Lewis Colten, Architect and General Contractor, on behalf of 269-271 MAIN STREET LLC (Permit Application # CMID-069763-2024) seeking a special permit under Title 12.12.030 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow medical center use of property in the Highway Business zoning district, namely, to renovate and use the existing building for dental offices, at the property known as and numbered, 267-273 Main Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 076 270 003. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and under Permit Application #CMID-069763-2024 at https://maldenma-energovweb. tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk January 24, 31, 2025 City Clerk’s Office 215 Pleasant Streets, Room 220 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 City of Malden Massachusetts Carol Ann T. Desiderio, City Clerk cdesiderio@cityofmalden.org Phone 781-397-7116 www.cityofmalden.org MALDEN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106 on the first floor of Malden City Hall, located at 215 Pleasant Street at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, on the petition of DMS Trinity LLC dba Trinity Naturals seeking an amendment of the special permit granted in Case #233-23 under Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 190 of the Code of the City of Malden, which allows a Marijuana Establishment in the Industrial 2 zoning district, namely, a Marijuana Retailer, at the property known as and numbered 36 Charles Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #062 239 910. Petition and plans are available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220 and on the city website under Permit Application # CMID-040598-2021 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/permit/ d1330151-e462-4665-8070-d7ba9eff08f7 By: Carol Ann T. Desiderio City Clerk January 24, 31, 2025 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Savvy Senior by Jim Miller The Surprising Dangers of Earwax Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling. And there’s also a correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline and depression. Earwax – which is not really wax at all, but a substance called cerumen that binds with dirt, dust and debris – is normally produced by the body as a way to clean and protect the ears. In most people, the self-cleaning process works fine. But in others, including more than 30 percent of elderly people, the wax collects to the point where it can completely block or impact the ear canal. Those that are most affected are elderly seniors, especially those living in nursing homes or assisted living centers that provide substandard hygiene. And those highest at risk are hearing-aid users because the devices push wax down into the canal. Earwax Removal Usually, earwax moves up and out on its own so the best way to control it is to leave it alone. But that advice can backfire for those who accumulate excessive amounts of earwax. The symptoms of an earwax problem can include an earache, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, an ear infection, ear itchiness, or cough due to pressure from the blockage stimulating a nerve in the ear. If you or your elderly loved one’s experience any of these symptoms, try using a softening agent to help the wax leave the ear or to remove it more easily. If you prefer the natural route, try baby oil or mineral oil. Using an eyedropper, apply a drop or two into your ear, tilting your head so that the opening of the ear is pointing up toward the ceiling. Stay in that position for a minute or two to let the fluid flow down to the waxy buildup. Then tilt your head in the opposite direction to let the fluid and wax drain. Or try an over-the-counter earwax removal solution or kit, which are sold in most pharmacies. Solutions may contain oil or hydrogen peroxide, and some kits include a bulb syringe that you squeeze to flush your ear with warm water, if needed. You may need to repeat this wax-softening and irrigation procedure several times before getting rid of the excess earwax. If, however, the symptoms don’t improve after a few treatments, you need to see an audiologist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor to have the wax removed. Earwax removal is one of the most common ENT procedures performed. They have a variety of tools that can remove hard, stubborn earwax. It might be tempting to poke a cotton swab, bobby pin, pencil or finger into your ear to get the gunk out, but don’t go digging. Yes, it’ll remove some of the wax, but it may also push the rest deeper into the ear canal and increase your risk of injuring your eardrum and making the problem worse. 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. MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 02148. He also got me my first grown-up job at Digital Equipment Corp. way back in 1985. But that is beside the point (insert smiley face). I heard from Danny when my piece about him ran a few weeks back. It was a pleasure to reconnect with him once again: “Great hearing from you!! I always love reading your columns…the names, the events, and places always bring back wonderful memories! I recently retired after 34 years in the pharmaceutical industry and am volunteering as an assistant basketball coach at Mashpee High School. I am a bit rusty, but the kids are great to work with…we are 4-5 with a tough game at Middleboro this week. I hope to get up to Malden very soon. Maybe for lunch. Take care, Happy New Year, and my best to all. I look forward to meeting that budding young hoop star grandson of yours!!” We get letters...I take great joy in hearing from readers (as long as it is full of praise for my writing and me, pledging unwavering fealty to moi going forward). One of those missives hit all the right buttons recently and was from Malden’s brother from another mother, Meffa! Eddie Serino, this is your world... “Hi Peter, I’m an East Medford kid who used to go into Malden to Devir Park to dominate you guys in basketball! We’ve met before, I went to high school with Susanne Nasson – the fifth member of Extreme and I used to own racehorses with Steve Bellavia aka Eddie Bain! “ I read the Malden Advocate every week and I always turn to your column first. It was very nice to see a shout out to Eddie. You must’ve known Mike Moriarty also; may he rest in peace. I used to sell Budweiser to Mike’s dads bar in Somerville on Broadway, and he would always call me a “limey” then I’d go across the street to Patsy’s and buy him bread. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you health and happiness, Ed.” Thank you so much for writing, Ed! Your high school classmate Susanne Nasson is one of the nicest human beings to ever walk planet earth and her daughter Chloe is following directly in her mom and grandmothers’ sainted footsteps. Also, I really hated when you and your boyos would show up at Devir and spank us good on our very own court. You, (Bobby) Serio, (Mike) McCormack, (Dana) Cresta, (Jay) Sweeney, (Bobby) Maloney, (Ray) Buckland and (Mike) Hodnett were hard to handle. On the court, and off. But all we have of those days, Ed, are great memories of some serious ball as well as some serious friendships made, my friend. Stay well and thanks again for writing. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say “Just one more thing sir” – the passing of Ronny Luke last July brought much sadness throughout Maldonia. Who didn’t know Ron?! Whose life wasn’t touched one way or the other by Ron?! Yeah, I agree, too many to recount. Former Malden Police Officer with roots firmly planted in the old West End of Boston, Frankie Spinale, now living the life he so richly deserves in sunny Florida had these wonderful words about our friend Ron Luke: “Malden and the rest of the world lost another great one recently – Massachusetts Court Officer Ronnie Luke – who I’ve known since childhood. Ronnie had a huge heart and was one of the kindest men I’ve ever met. He’d drop anything to help his fellow man as he truly cared about people, wanting nothing in return. Ronnie could bring laughter to a crowd of people without even trying, just a naturally funny man. Ronnie was respected in the community and to honor him his name and photo were displayed in big bright lights on Broadway at Mix 360 [the former Town Line Lounge and Bowling] where we all gathered remembering when Ronnie held court tending bar. Fortunately, I got to speak with him via telephone a week before he passed. He’ll certainly be missed. God bless and rest in peace my brotha. You certainly earned a spot up there with the Lord.” —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.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Jones Siu Fu Kwong Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family at the age of 94. He was born in Guangdong Province, China and later became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. Jones is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Wai Ping Ng, their daughter Katy M. Kwong, son John C. Kwong and daughter-in-law Deborah M. Kwong, cherished grandchildren Emily M. Kwong, Grace M. Brown-Kwong and grandson-inlaw Stephen J. Brown, Olivia M. Kwong and Natalie M. Kwong, his brothers Kwok Ball Kwong, Shu Fun Kwong, Shu Ching Kwong and sister Ngan Ling Kwok, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson Nathan J. Kwong, brother Shu Sun Kwong and sister Ngan Yo Kwong. Jones was a dedicated and hardworking person who always prioritized his family above all else. In his younger years, he traveled the world working aboard numerous ships in Her Majesty's fleet. During his time in the United States, he worked in the culinary industry for over 25 years before his well-earned retirement. Jones cherished every moment with his grandchildren, dedicating himself to enriching their lives. The fond memories of their time together will forever be treasured. An avid gardener, Jones had a remarkable talent for nurturing plants. His abundant garden was a testament to his green thumb and was often shared with his friends and relatives, who enjoyed the fresh harvest of Chinese vegetables he grew. Jones touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family has chosen to hold a private celebration of life, and Spadafora Funeral Home in Malden has been entrusted with the arrangements. A private interment will take place at Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston. Yegeniya A. Kuzmich I t is with heavy hearts we say goodbye earthside to our beloved Yevgeniya Kuzmich, who walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 86 years old. Born in Gomel, Belarus, she was a loving wife to her late husband, Sergey Kuzmich (who met Jesus 11 years ago), devoted mother to her two children, Yelena Kuzmich and Alexander (and Svetlana) Kuzmich, cherished grandmother to her 5 grandkids (and their spouses) Oleg (and Vickie) Khuzeykin, Yanina (and Michael) Adams, Igor Khuzeykin, Ilona Kuzmich, and Daniel Kuzmich, and adoring Great Grandma to her 4 great grandkids Adrian Castillo, Jasmine Castillo, Stella Khuzeykin, and Jaxson Adams. She survives 5 of her 8 siblings, Larissa Visotskaya, Tatyana Kozina, Volodya Kolesnichenko, Alec Kolesnichenko, and Viktor Kolesnichenko. She is now reunited with her siblings who left before her, Alec Kolesnichenko (passed away as a baby), Misha Kolesnichenko, and Lilya Balasyuk. She was known for her intense love of the Lord and consistent presence in church, her dedication to a life of serving others, and a deep devotion to her family. Food was one major way she showed her love, and many in this world have been blessed with endless jars of borscht, cream puff containers full of her famous and highly sought after Blinchiki, as well as many other dishes throughout the years. Having grown up during war in extreme poverty and under unfathomable conditions, she developed a strong sense of always taking care of others and giving the last of everything she had if it meant someone else getting what they needed. These last few years, majority of her joy was found in her family, especially in her grandCOMMUNITY SPOUSE PROTECTION OF ASSETS Therefore, in Massachusetts, the entire $157,920 may be kept and no spend down is necessary. The income of the communiM edicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts) law provides certain protections for the spouse of a nursing home resident in order to make sure he or she has the minimum support necessary to live in the community. If the MassHealth applicant is married, the countable assets of both the community spouse and institutionalized spouse are totaled as of the date of “institutionalization”, the day on which the ill spouse enters either a hospital or a longterm care facility in which he or she then stays for at least 30 days. This is also commonly referred to as the “snapshot” date because MassHealth is taking a picture of the couple’s assets as of this date. For calendar year 2025, the community spouse may keep up to a maximum of $157,920. Called the “community spouse resource allowance”, this is the most that a state may allow a community spouse to retain without a hearing or a court order. Example: If a couple has $159,920 in countable assets on the date the applicant enters a nursing home, the institutionalized spouse will be eligible for MassHealth. The community spouse may keep $157,920 in his or her own name while the institutionalized spouse may keep up to $2,000 in his or her own name. ty spouse will continue undisturbed. He or she will not have to use his or her income to support the nursing home spouse receiving MassHealth benefits. What if most of the couple’s income is in the name of the institutionalized spouse, and the community spouse’s income is not sufficient to live on? In such cases, the community spouse is entitled to some or all of the monthly income of the institutionalized spouse. How much the community spouse is entitled to depends on what MassHealth determines to be the minimum income level for the community spouse. This figure, known as the minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance or MMMNA, is calculated for each community spouse according to a complicated formula based on his or her housing costs. From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the MMMNA may range from a low of $2,555 to a high of $3,948. If the community spouse’s income falls below his or her MMMNA, the shortfall is made up from the nursing home spouse’s income. In some instances community spouses may seek to retain more of the couple’s countable assets and/or some of the institutionalized spouse’s income by asking for a Fair Hearing with MassHealth. The spousal resource allowance is adjusted on January 1st of each year. It is important to know that for a married couple, there may not be a need to transfer assets directly to the children if the countable assets are at or below the $157,920 figure and one spouse is healthy and at home. Planning ahead of time with married couples is very important from an asset protection standpoint. Avoiding an unnecessary spend down is often critical in terms of maintaining some sense of financial stability for the community spouse. It is important to know all of the options available to you under the law. For example, there are numerous key exceptions to certain asset transfers that would otherwise constitute a disqualifying transfer under MassHealth rules. It is important to know whether or not you might fall under one of these exceptions. Obtaining MassHealth eligibility is no easy task. Caseworkers are often overburdened and many times take a long time before they even start to work on reviewing the application and all of the supporting documentation. Invariably, the caseworker will send out a Request For Information once the initial review of the application is completed. Denial notices are issued all of the time. Once a denial notice is issued, you must then file an appeal in order to preserve your initial application date and your benefit start date. It is submitted to the Board of Hearings. Most often, an appeal can be withdrawn upon providing the additional information requested by the caseworker and an agreement by the caseworker to approve the application. 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. kids and great grandkids. Funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday February 1st at 11:00am. A visitation period will be held from 10:00am11:00am prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.

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