Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 31, 2025 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net T Malden Public Schools administrators take proactive steps to address anxiety of immigrant students, families New federal policies causing some misinformation and unrest in schools across state By Steve Freker he anxiety on Friday was palpable at Malden High School. It mirrored what has transpired in many communities across Massachusetts that have students and famCelebrating 51 Years! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 ilies who are immigrants to this country either recently or in the past few years. The rumors began early in the day and increased as Friday went on. “There are ICE vans in the parking lot at CVS and [ICE agents] are coming to the school.” ICE refers to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. CVS is the CVS Pharmacy located on Ferry Street adjacent and behind Malden High School. As Winston Churchill once said, “A rumor can go halfway around the world before the truth has even put its pants on.” “It got to a point [Friday] where I walked over there to CVS myself to take a look later in the afternoon,” said eighthyear Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “I expected to see nothing there and that’s what I saw. It was just a rumor.” Mastrangelo said he then did something out of the ordinary to address an unordinary situation. “I interrupted the class day with a brief announcement to allay any fears that our students may have had and to help ease their anxiety. I told them there was no one outside or near our school and that no one is allowed to enter our school, anyway, except for educational purposes.” “Our students are safe at Malden High School and this is our highest priority all day, every day and it will continue to be so,” Mastrangelo said. Similar scenes – and rumors – have been reported and played out in other communities around Massachusetts, particularly those whose demographics mirror Malden: with a high percentage of new or recent immigrants. Chelsea, Chris Mastrangelo Malden High School Principal Revere, Lawrence and Everett are among them. Malden Public Schools, led by first-year Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., have been proactive in addressing the announcement of new federal policies from Washington, D.C., regarding the intended deportation of immigrants who have entered the United States illegally. Most notably, federal authorities have indicated that those with criminal records before entering this country or those who have committed crimes in the United States are the primary targets. Dr. Sippel has put out messages and statements to Malden families noting the existing situation and assuring them that resources are available to assist them via the school district website – www.maldenps.org – and also, as Mastrangelo noted as week, no one is allowed into any school building except for educational purposes. Mastrangelo, on Tuesday, made a video, all-school pre
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