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Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 5 den AADD -FREEwww.advocatenews.net February is Black History Month! CTE OCAT AT Published Every Friday Malden area digs out from ‘Blizzard of 2022’ that dumped 20 inches of snow on city Raging nor'easter closed schools, included about 16 hours of continuous snowfall 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker M alden High School students and staff once again have begun a recognition and celebration of Black History Month with a continuous series of meaningful activities throughout February. This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” According to national organizers, “the importance of yearly themes is to focus the attention on a particular aspect of Black culture and experience” and this year’s “focus will celebrate the contributions and breakthroughs of Black professionals as well as speaking to Children and parents fl ocked to Fellsmere Pond to sled and snowboard last Sunday. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Steve Freker A powerful nor’easter became a raging blizzard this past Saturday, bringing with it record snowfall in some parts of Massachusetts and 20 inches of snow to Malden. The nearly 16-hour snowstorm, which began late Friday night, January BLIZZARD | SEE PAGE 8 ‘BACK IN THE BARN’: Student fans return for Malden High sports for first time since 2020 Vocal support spurs Golden Tornado Boys Basketball to solid effort in loss to Chelsea By Steve Freker H as it been that long? It surely has, but the Malden High School faithful held true to the old “just like riding a bike” saying. When Malden High basketball senior Ronaldo Nguyen launched one of his many threepoint missiles from the elbow of the court in the fi rst quarter on Tuesday night, an ample number of the student fans (Yes, you read that right! STUDENT FANS!) rose in unison as the ball hit the peak of its trajectory. Then, as the ball descended toward the rim and twine, they made a whooshing sound with their voices and a downward motion STUDENT FANS | SEE PAGE 12 BUZZER BEATER: Ma lden High senior Ronaldo Nguyen (24) led all scorers with 21 points in a loss to Chelsea at home on Tuesday night, the first time student fans were allowed t o a tt end since February 2020. Above, he launches a buzzer-beater shot with less than a second to play in the first quarter. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) the cultural richness of those ‘non-traditional’ health and wellness practitioners…” The MHS Black Culture Club and its advisors, Taysia Holmes and Kristy Magras, helped kick off Black History Month on Wednesday with the fi rst of its planned “Wellness Wednesdays.” The Malden High School group has chosen to focus on and discuss “the BLACK HISTORY | SEE PAGE 9 Councillor Colon Hayes Meets with Malden High Feminism Club E Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Black History Month being celebrated with a series of meaningful activities at Malden High MHS Black Culture Club is hosting weekly and ongoing events throughout February Malden City Councillor-at-Large Karen Colon Hayes (left) is shown with Malden High School Social Science educator Kerry Veritas, right, who is the advisor for the MHS Feminism Club. Councillor Colon Hayes was elected in November and in January began her fi rst year on the Council. She visited Malden High School on January 26 and spoke to members of the Feminism Club, interacting with students and discussing various topics, including local municipal government and her role as a City Councillor. (Advocate Staff Photo)

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 3 COVID-19 cases in Malden continue to plummet for the third-straight week Positivity rate stays well below state average rate; COVID-19 case numbers lowest of year in schools By Steve Freker he numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Malden and the region continue to plummet, according to the latest reports, continuing a steady decline following a post-holiday spike in early January. Included in this rapid drop in positive COVID-19 cases is the lowest number of reported “positives” of the academic year in the Malden Public Schools. The number of cases reported in the schools, whose population is close to 6,300 citywide, with nearly 500 staff, is down to single digits or slightly above that number in all schools. Last week there were 46 COVID-19 cases districtwide – total – which represents less than 1% of the entire district population. Citywide, there were 203 posiT lished reports, which represents a third of 1% of all 65,300 residents. This is one of the lowest percentages per total population number of cases in the state. Malden’s positivity rate, among those being tested, is also among the lowest in the region and state: 2.02%. In comparison, Everett had 144 new COVID-19 cases in the past week (2.04% positive); Lynn had 388 new cases (3.17% positive); Medford had 169 cases (2.89% positive); and Saugus had 111 cases, 2.78% positive). While COVID-19 cases were tive COVID-19 cases in Malden in the past week, according to pubdropping, Malden’s vaccination numbers were rising as, according to reports, close to 70% of its residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. With the highly contagious omicron variant still present, there have been a number of “breakthrough” cases, meaning those vaccinated are still testing positive, but the severity of the illness for most of those breakthrough cases is minimal. The city has taken a number of proactive steps since the anticipated – then acknowledged – spike in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, which came almost immediately after the December-January 1 holiday period. More than 20,000 self-test at home kits have been distributed citywide and across the school district. Additionally, the Malden Health Department, under the direction of Chris Webb and in conjunction with the office of Mayor Gary Christenson, has been coordinating a number of efforts geared toward steering Malden residents to vaccine clinic and COVID-19 testing opportunities. Malden artist Kari Percival publishes children’s book By Sandy Felder S ome of us in Malden were not surprised when we heard that Kari Percival had written and illustrated a book for children. She is amazing in everything she sets her mind to. This book is something very special and brings together all of Percival’s talents and passions. Percival is a multimedia artist who believes strongly in protecting the environment while enjoying all that nature brings to life. She is a printmaker, street muralist, fine artist, fairy kit maker and mother of two young boys, ages nine and two. A combination of all these things resulted in her new book, published by Penguin Random House, “How to Say Hello to A Worm: A First Guide to Outside,” which will be released on February 22. Illustrated and written by Percival, her delightful children’s book embodies the magic of gardening and encourages all readers, from those who love the outdoors to those with hesitation, to interact with nature at their own, comfortable pace. You can get the book personally autographed by preordering from The Gallery@57. To preorder your book, just drop in at the shop at 57 Pleasant St. or order it online at https://shop.galleryat57.com/. SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Kari Percival Kari Percival’s latest children’s book, “How to Say Hello to A Worm: A First Guide to Outside”

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Malden legislative delegation announces $180K DESE grant for social emotional learning S tate Senator Jason Lewis as well as State Representatives Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian recently announced that Malden Public Schools has received a $180,000 grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to expand social-emotional supports for students and to develop community partnerships with mental health providers. The “Supporting Students’ Social Emotional Learning, Behavioral & Mental Health, and Wellness through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (SEL & Mental Health Grant)” aims to build capacity of school districts, charter schools and educational collaboratives to do one or more of the following: • Pilot universal mental health screenings for students in kindergarten to grade 12 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.279 Mid Unleaded $3.349 Super $3.469 Diesel Fuel $3.759 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.499 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS 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 • Develop comprehensive, integrated multitiered systems for student, family and educator social-emotional and/or mental health supports • Build sustainable infrastructure to facilitate integrated coordination between school and community-based services and/ or providers Districts receiving this grant have been asked to prioritize racial and cultural responsiveness, evidence-based interventions and supports and cultivating multiyear partnerships with community service providers. “Health care should be a basic human right, but too many people in Massachusetts right now struggle to access high quality, aff ordable and timely mental health care,” said Lewis. “The pandemic has shown that there’s a growing need for accessible social-emotional support catered to young people and their families. I’m very pleased that Malden Public Schools will now be able to expand the mental health resources our students have available to them.” “Over the past two years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the nationwide reckoning with racial injustice, we have seen a heightened demand for mental and behavioral health support for everyone in our communities,” said Ultrino. “We must ensure that our schools have strong systems of support that prioritize the social emotional needs of all students, families, and staff. I am excited to see Malden Public Schools strengthen partnerships with community-based mental health agencies and providers but more importantly, increase the resources available to our students and staff .” Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Paul Donato State Representative “This grant comes at critical time for students in Malden Public Schools. As we continue to navigate the pandemic, increased accessibility to social-emotional support comes at an important time. I’m grateful that the Malden Public School System is able to develop an increasing infrastructure of Mental Health Services to address the need of our students and their families,” said Donato. “As a former public school teacher, education attorney and mother to two young children, I know how invaluable this investment will be,” said Lipper-Garabedian. “This grant award will empower our Malden Public School students, teachers, and communities to cultivate self-awareness, self-manKate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative agement, social awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and overall well-being – competencies that are essential now more than ever in responding to COVID19’s implications and building resiliency.” “The Malden Public Schools is thrilled to receive the Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health services grant,” said Superintendent of Schools Ligia Noriega-Murphy. “This grant will give us the opportunity to create much-needed wrap-around tiered services for our students as we continue to navigate the social, emotional, and mental challenges that our students have to face on a daily basis, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.” A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 5 Banner Found in Forestdale Cemetery Black History Month has been officially celebrated in February in this country since 1986 Black History is not just an acknowledgement of the past, but a commitment to the future Special to the Advocate C arter G. Woodson – known as the “father of Black History” – created the celebration of Black accomplishment in 1926. At the time as it is today, Americans celebrated commemorative dates in our history as well as beloved leader’s birthdays. Carter G. Woodson placed Black History Month in February because it originally coincides with the birthdates of both Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas. He recognized the impact and the power that comes from knowing and furthering the causes of what our “forebears have accomplished.” Black History Month was fi rst This banner was turned into The Advocate after it was found in Forestdale Cemetery. Anyone with information about its owner is asked to contact The Advocate at 617-387-2200. Maldonians named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State F ITCHBURG – Malden residents Genevieve Casucci and Francesca Reyes were named to the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State University for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.20 or higher. recognized nationally in a speech by President Gerald Ford in 1976. In that speech, he challenged America to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In 1986, Congress passed “National Black History Month” into law with the goal of bringing awareness to the Black struggle for freedom. Now, celebrating Black History is not just an acknowledgement of the past, but a commitment to the future. Black history is American history. Understanding past barriers to progress for marginalized individuals, specifi cally people of color, helps us better recognize systems that still produce discriminatory practices and disparate outcomes. Knowing Black History not only helps us recognize these systems, it also makes clear that these systems aff ect more than just the marginalized and people of color. Systems of racism and oppression hurt us all. 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? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered.

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Richie Cremone remembered By Peter F. Levine R ichie Cremone has left the building. Yes, the living legend that he was checked out on us unexpectedly about a month or so ago and is, no doubt, probably part of Saint Peter’s heavenly choir as we read together. I say unexpectedly because he was supposed to depart this mortal coil many other times in the past, but just like Big Papi’s ’04 Boston Red Sox, he surprised us time and time again by roaring back and cheating the Grim Reaper. Of course, you know Richie! For all those out there shaking their collective heads and wondering who this living legend was, let me take a moment and educate you. His longtime companion Pete Robinson once described him as the only man in Malden who helped put at least three wellknown local restaurants out of business. Honestly? He is much more than that despite what Pete would good-naturedly bust his chops about. For the last 30 or so years, he was that beefy guy behind the grill at the Saint Rocco Feast with the greatest, with the most contagious, with the biggest (expletive deleted) smile on his face. Yes, that was Richie Cremone. In his happy place. With friends. Grillin’ and chillin’ at the Feast. Smiling whether he liked you or not. That’s right, that was Richie Cremone. I must admit, I write this under duress. I just adored that big slug. His passing hit me like a Hagler left-right. Just floored me. I wasn’t prepared when I got the news. I can say with much assurance that nobody was. I just adored that man, not only because he would gift me with as much of his famous homemade chicken soup as I could possibly eat (as many mutual jealous friends have speculated). No sir. I adored him because there was nobody ever created exactly like Richie Cremone. I see people out there right now shaking their heads in the affirmative! A couple years back (preCovid), we did a late Friday night Tiki Island run – Sonny, myself, Joe, Greg, Tommy and Richie. The spareribs (on the bone, well done) were flying off the table. The mai tais were flowing. And Richie Cremone was holding court. What a night. He regaled us with tales (some tall, others taller) locked away in that massive brain of his until Charlie came by the table and told us to drink up and be on our way; “it’s closing time,” he told us as Richie snatched the bill up. What a night. Richie had that effect on people. He really did. I’m rambling but there are so many places to go when you are talking Richie Cremone. Let’s go back to Brandano’s Restaurant. That is when I first started to hear the name Richie Cremone – when he first appeared on my radar screen. He was the barrel-chested, surly chef in the kitchen who created Brandano’s famous roasted potatoes. His skiffyskaf first made its appearance at Brandano’s also, I believe. According to Richie, he put Brandano’s on the map. Judi, what do ya think?! My brother Joe, after a workout at the Y, introduced me to Richie one afternoon while we were at the bar. Richie looked right through me as he placed another order of steak tips on the grill. It was love at first sight. When Brandano’s closed its hallowed doors, Richie realized a lifelong dream and opened his own place, Cremone’s Restaurant. The name, not original, but the food – forgetaboutit! Before I go any further, I must add that Richie’s lifelong dream may have been to open his own bar, but his greatest achievement (in my humble opinion) might have been marrying up. His trophy wife, Toni-Marie, is whom I speak of – his greatest accomplishment (oh yeah, and those great kids of his, Julie Ann and Lindsay). Cremone’s was bumping. It was home to stealers, dealers and sidewalk spielers; con men, sly flies, flat foots, reefer riders, smokers and boiler stokers; dead enders, stew bums, tough guys, barflies, rich men, poor men and longshoremen. Insert smiley face – Richie’s outsized personality, the best chow in town and some of the best bartenders in the city (and more than generous pours) making it the go-to place in Malden for many, many years. I remember walking in one night with Greg Lucey, Bert Choff and Greg Phaneuf. Luce knew Richie well. He (re)introduced me to him. Remember the scene in “Annie Hall” when Annie (Diane Keaton) brings Alvy (Woody Allen) to Grammy Hall’s table for a meet and greet with dinner? Remember the look Grammy Hall gave Alvy, and how she visualized him? Well, it wasn’t as bad as that, but you get the idea, right? Insert smiley face. We had many laughs about that years later when Richie actually started liking and acknowledging me. I remember thinking Richie likes me! He really likes me! Lots of laughs indeed. Richie loved to laugh. And I loved laughing along with him. I am rambling again. Final thoughts, I not only adored Richie, but I also just loved the guy. And I miss him a great deal. And I always will. That’s it for now. But believe me. I’m not done talking about Richie. Love ya, dude! “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – time for Part 3 of my top 200 basketball players in the history of my life while living and playing basketball in the best hoop city in the Commonwealth, Malden! This is by no means a definitive list. I’ve got great memory recall, but Father Time has diminished my ability to think on my feet as quickly as I did in the past. These are ballplayers that I have played with, and against, in my lifetime. If I have played with or against you and have excluded you or made a glaring error, please let me know and we’ll rectify that after I have carefully examined all the facts. They all have lived in Malden at one point in their lives or were born and raised here. The list is in no particular order. Joe wasn’t the best I ever played with/against (close though), and number 200 (Joe Frauton) was not the worst. Again, if I did not play against or with you in those glorious hoop days of yesteryear, that is why you aren’t mentioned The late Richie Cremone (left) is shown alongside columnist Peter Levine last year at the place where “everybody is somebody,” the Italian American Citizens Club on Pearl Street. (Courtesy Photo) here. Again, please take into account that this is a list of players from my era. The ’64 M.H.S. State Champ team would not be included. Never played with or against them. For your reading pleasure, the third fabulous 50: Tony Jesi, Don Nally, Vinny Pagliccia, Maryanne Smith, Kenny Lee, Timmy Carey, Jimmy Mirley, Cliff Williams, Joey Hult, Joe Hachey, Rodney Marshall, Paul Finn, Joey Pisaturo, Mike D’Orlando, Jeff Carroll, Hank O’Brien, Ann & Colleen McBride, Susan Ciccarelli, Bruce Knight, Gary Dawson, Bobby Willis, Vance Ferratusco, Billy Murray, Steve Nelson, Tommy Stein, Dane Sparrow, Mike Byrne, Billy Coleman, Larry Green, Phil Scibelli, Terry Coleman, Cathy MacMullin, Tommy O’Brien, Peter Plachowicz, Paul Coleman, Bobby Foley, Freddy Cowans, Leslie Hume, Eddie Wilcox, Paul Stathopoulos, Larry White, Dave “The Pride of Public Facilities” Angelo, Howie Rodenhiser, Kevin Trodden, Billy & Frankie Curley, George MacKay, Andy Slavin, Joey Pagano and Paul & Sean Gilligan. Sen. Lewis supports bill to increase access to COVID-19 testing, vaccines and masks S enator Jason Lewis recently joined his colleagues in the State Senate in passing a $76 million plan to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and its variants by providing residents with greater access to tests, vaccines and masks, while prioritizing communities disproportionately impacted by the Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com COVID-19 pandemic as well as frontline workers. Much of the funding in this bill is expected to be eligible for reimbursement by the federal government. “I’m very pleased that the Senate is continuing to address urgent pandemic needs by providing additional resources to improve access to testing, high quality masks, and vaccines,” said Lewis. “This bill will especially help frontline essential workers as well as communities that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and where vaccine rates, particularly among children, are lagging.” The bill includes $50 million to further increase the availability of and encourage use of testing and vaccination throughout the state, including $5 million that is specifically allocated for increasing vaccination rates among five through 11 year olds, an age group now eligible to be vaccinated but whose vaccination rates remain low in comparison to older residents. The bill includes an additional $25 million for the state to purchase and distribute high-quality masks, with priority given to education and health care workers. In addition, the bill establishes a grant program, in consultation with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, for cultural institutions to help promote vaccine awareness and education. In response to reports that the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is seeking to collect overpayments in pandemic unemployment benefits that were paid to some Massachusetts residents through no fault of their own, the bill provides funding for the DUA to conduct a multilingual, easy-to-understand public information campaign to notify claimants of their legal rights. The bill also extends the period during which DUA can reconsider a determination of overpayment, and it requires that DUA produce a comprehensive report detailing the status of overpayments. In addition, the bill extends the authorization for several COVID-19 emergency measures adopted earlier in the pandemic, such as those related to health services in assisted living facilities, liability protections for health care providers, remote notaries, flexibility for local governments and nonprofits to hold meetings virtually, and outdoor dining for restaurants. Importantly, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a vaccine equity plan and directs the Department of Public Health to publicly post guidance on effective mask usage and recommended testing, quarantine and isolation periods. With a version of this legislation having previously passed the House of Representatives, the House and Senate will now work quickly to reconcile the differences and send the final bill to Governor Charlie Baker for his signature.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 7 Baker files FY 2023 budget and tax relief proposals O n January 26, 2022, the Baker-Polito Administration fi led its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget proposal, a $48.5 billion plan that continues to support economic growth across Massachusetts and sustains eff orts to address the COVID-19 pandemic – while fully funding the Student Opportunity Act and making key investments in other critical areas, including housing and health care. Alongside this fi scally responsible and balanced budget proposal – submitted as “House 2” in the Massachusetts House of Representatives – the Baker-Polito Administration is fi ling a comprehensive tax proposal to provide relief for housing and childcare costs, eliminate the income tax for hundreds of thousands of low-income taxpayers and maintain Massachusetts’s competitiveness. The proposed changes would allow nearly $700 million to remain in the hands of taxpayers on an annual basis starting immediately in tax year 2022. “Our Fiscal Year 2023 budget will help position Massachusetts strongly for the future by making key investments to support economic growth, sustain our nation-leading educational system, and support the health and wellbeing of our residents,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “At the same time, we are able to grow our reserves to historic levels and off er a tax relief proposal that will provide substantial relief for low-income seniors and working families. We look forward to working with our legislative colleagues to adopt a spending plan for FY23 that supports a strong and equitable economic recovery across the Commonwealth.” “The FY23 budget recommendation maintains our Administration’s strong support for cities and towns with another increase in local aid consistent with tax revenue growth alongside other substantial investments to help the economic growth and development of Massachusetts communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “This plan takes advantage of our strong fi scal position to increase opportunity for individuals and families and continues our work in priority areas including treatment and prevention of substance addiction, sexual assault and domestic violence, promoting equality and diversity, and increasing access to education, job skills training, and high-value careers.” “The Baker-Polito Administration is proud to submit an FY23 budget that is fi scally responsible, brings the Rainy Day Fund to record levels, and makes signifi cant investments to support those who need it most, all while aff ording tax cuts that will help hundreds of thousands of taxpayers across the Commonwealth,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael Heffernan. “We look forward to collaborating with the Legislature in the coming months to fi nalize a spending plan that continues to support growth, opportunity, and recovery across the state while limiting future budgetary risk.” Tax relief proposal The comprehensive tax relief plan filed alongside the FY23 budget includes proposals that will provide $700 million in tax relief to low-income families and residents and maintain Massachusetts’s competitiveness. With a strong revenue picture and the budget projecting a signifi cant deposit in to the Stabilization Fund, the Commonwealth can aff ord to provide this relief for working families and seniors. The plan proposes to: • Double the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit to lower the overall tax burden for more than 100,000 low-income homeowners aged 65-plus • Increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $5,000, allowing approximately 881,000 Massachusetts renters to keep approximately $77 million more annually • Double the dependent care credit to $480 for one qualifying individual and $960 for two or more, and double the household dependent care credit rate to $360 for one qualifying individual and $720 for two or more – to benefi t more than 700,000 families • Increase the Massachusetts Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) thresholds for “no tax status” to $12,400 for single fi lers, $24,800 for joint fi lers and $18,650 for head of households, which will provide direct relief to more than 234,000 low-income fi lers • Double the estate tax threshold and eliminate the current “cliff eff ect” that taxes the full amount below the threshold • Change the short-term capital gains tax rate to 5% to align the Commonwealth with most other states House 2 Fiscal Overview The proposed FY23 budget is based on the $36.915 billion consensus tax revenue estimate, which anticipates a 2.7 percent growth in total collections over revised FY22 tax estimates. House 2 recommends a total of $48.5 billion in authorized spending and transfers, excluding the Medical Assistance Trust Fund transfer, which is approximately 0.5 percent above FY22. Through fi scally responsible policies and in close collaboration with the Legislature, the Baker-Polito Administration has brought the budget into structural balance and built up fi nancial reserves to historic high levels. With a current balance of $4.64 billion, the Stabilization Fund is already more than four times greater than its balance at the start of the Administration. The House 2 budget includes a $749 million increase to the Stabilization Fund, which, in combination with projected FY22 transfers, will grow the fund to an all-time high of $6.64 billion by the end of FY23. Providing record investments in Massachusetts students In the House 2 budget, an increase of $591.4 million is recommended to fully fund the Student Opportunity Act, including $485 million in Chapter 70 funding, with a focus on school districts serving low-income students, for a total of $5.989 billion. The FY23 proposal also includes a $41 million increase over FY22 for special education circuit breaker reimbursement for cities and towns, and a $64.8 million increase in charter school reimbursement funding. House 2 recommends $31.1 million to scale up college and career pathway programs for high school students with a focus on equity and recruitment of high-need student populations. This funding will allow more than 17,100 students, representing six percent of all Massachusetts high schoolers, to enroll in these programs. The FY23 budget proposal also includes a $1.45 billion investment for college readiness, aff ordability and degree completion. This funding includes more than $155 million (M) in fi nancial aid grants, including $18M to support an expansion of the MASSGrant Plus program that will enable all low-income, instate undergraduate students to attend public higher education without incurring debt for mandatory tuition and mandatory fees – the largest increase in fi nancial aid in over two decades. Investing in housing stability The COVID-19 pandemic has intensifi ed the state’s existing housing challenges and brought further economic instability for many across the Commonwealth. In House 2, the Administration proposes historic reforms and investments in rental assistance, rehousing benefi ts and housing vouchers to expedite recovery and create long-lasting improvements in housing stability and access to homeownership. Building on the Eviction Diversion Initiative (EDI), which has distributed more than $500M in state and federally funded rental assistance to individuals, families and landlords in crisis, House 2 signifi - cantly expands state funding and eligibility for the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and HomeBASE programs, with the goal of reducing evictions and homelessness. The budget recommends $80M for RAFT, an increase of $58M (264 percent) above FY22, which will support a permanent benefi t limit increase to $7,000 over 12 months, versus $4,000 pre-pandemic, and serve an estimated 15,000 households, up from 5,000 to 6,000 previously. For HomeBASE, $56.9M is recommended, a $30.9M (119 percent) increase above FY22, to serve more than 4,100 families in FY23, versus a projected 1,885 in FY22. It will also support an increase to the maximum benefi t from $10,000 over one year to $20,000 over two years, which will allow for more extensive and fl exible support to households. House 2 also proposes reforms to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) to maximize utilization of mobile vouchers and align benefi ts with federal rental assistance programs operated by the same local housing authorities. In FY23, $145.6M is projected to be available for MRVP, an increase since FY15, which will support a reduction in tenant rent share from 40 percent to 30 percent, projected to benefi t more than 9,000 households across the Commonwealth – and a shift to a new payment model to give families more housing choice and fl exibility. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 BLIZZARD | FROM PAGE 1 28, and continued until the early evening hours Saturday, took until Monday to clean up here in Malden and in other surrounding communities. The Malden Public Schools were closed on Monday, the city’s second public school “snow day” of the year, as announced by Mayor Gary Christenson and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega Murphy. The school closure was a combination of the city’s policy of allowing the school parking lots to be used as a safe haven for residents without driveway access and to allow enough time to completely prepare the areas in and around Malden’s seven school buildings for safe access. The use of the school parking lots is a valuable took in getting vehicles off the road so Malden Department of Public Works (DPW) and privately hired plows can adequately plow the streets. Though it was not exactly the birthday gift he was expecting, Malden DPW Director Bob Knox – a veteran of many snowstorms, large and small, in his years with the department as the longtime city “snow boss” – had praise for his crew. “Everyone worked very hard and very long to keep the roads cleared and safe for our residents and business owners,” Knox said, noting that Malden, like nearly every community in Massachusetts, was dealing with a shortage of available snowplow operators that are customarily hired from the private sector to complement the City of Malden workers. “We were able to get through it, but it does tend to be more difficult a job when there are fewer outside operators to bring in,” Knox added. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, as is his custom, did join Knox on some of the snowplowDespite a regional shortage of snowplow drivers, the Malden DPW did a tremendous job clearing out from a blizzard over this past weekend. On Saturday the blizzard dumped 20 inches of snow on Malden and a record-tying 23.6 inches in Boston. (Courtesy Photo) Some cars still hadn’t been cleaned off as of Sunday afternoon. A snowman was built outside of Pearl Street Station Restaurant. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Snow blowers pushed the snow. ing routes around the city on Saturday and commended the DPW and others for their work, especially considering the speed and magnitude of the snow. At the height of the storm, the snow came at three to four inches per hour, with Malden settling in with 20 inches of snow, all told. In Boston, the 23.6 inches of snow received at Logan Airport tied a single-day record for January 29 in all-time history. The “jackpot” community in Massachusetts was Stoughton, which topped the state’s snowfall with 30.9 inches. City officials reported that not many vehicles were towed, as the majority of residents cooperated and adhered to the policies. Another storm was forecast to hit the region today, but the latest forecast was for three to five inches of snow changing to a mix of freezing rain. Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park F ebruary 24, 2022, 5:00 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group is now meeting in person at Forestdale Park! Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781-333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 9 BLACK HISTORY | FROM PAGE 1 intersection of race and mental health in a brave/safe and confi dential space.” Their fi rst topic this week on Wednesday was “Let’s Break Down the Stigma” – held after school in the Pathways Offi ce beginning at 2:30 p.m. Further discussion/workshop groups are planned for Wednesday, February 9 (“Coping Skills); and Wednesday, February 16 (“Black Joy”). All are welcome. Another focus of the Black Culture Club during Black History Month is another weekly series of discussion groups, this one centering on spotlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. Some of the leading HBCUs in the United States are Howard University, Xavier University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Tuskegee University and Florida A&M University, among many others. In addition, a popular interactive activity returns this year with the Black History Month Door Decorating Contest. This contest includes small student groups who volunteer to decorate classroom and offi ce doors with a chosen theme of Black Culture and History. In the past, dozens of doors have been decorated by enthusiastic student groups, much to the delight of BLACK HISTORY MONTH DOOR CONTEST WIN A PIZZA PARTY! Supplies! are available in Main office DECORATING Decorate you door during Flex Block and Afterschool GRAB A GROUP OF 4-6 STUDENTS TO DECORATE A TEACHERS DOOR WITH ANY THEME OF BLACK CULTURE AND HISTORY DOORS SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY 02/11/22 DOORS WILL BE JUDGED ON 02/18/22 Sign Up your final goup with this GoogleForm: https://forms.gle/q5fiyKWV9KVxwMMz6 please email mhenry22@maldenps.org for any questions the recipients, be they faculty and their classrooms or administrators and their offi ces. Fifth-year MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo commended the Black Culture Club students and their advisors on their planning and preparation for this “important recognition and acknowledgement of Black history and culture.” “Our students and staff work so hard on planning for Black History Month, which is one of the highlights of the year for everyone at Malden High School,” Mastrangelo said. “The Door Decorating program has so much meaning for both those who participate in the decorating as well as the recipients, with so many themes, topics and sharing of information.” “So many lessons are learned by just walking around the halls of our school and seeing this type of amazing creativity at this time of year,” the MHS principal added. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13 LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (Weather permitting) WE SELL CIGARS & ACCESSORIES Four Chaplains Day to be observed on Feb. 3 O n February 3, American Legion Posts and other Veteran organizations around the country will observe Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of February 3, 1943, when the troop ship USAT Dorchester was sunk. The Dorchester left New York harbor on January 23, 1943, carrying four chaplains and about 900 passengers, including troops, merchant marines and civilians, as part of a convoy of three ships. Off the coast of Newfoundland at 12:55 a.m. on February 3, the Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine. As the Dorchester began to sink, four chaplains of diff erent religions – George L. Fox (Methodist), Alexander D. Goode (rabbi), Clark V. Poling (Baptist) and John P. Washington (Catholic) – were helping to calm the passengers and organize an orderly evacuation. The life vests were passed out, but the supply ran out before the last remaining passengers had one. The four chaplains took their own vests and gave them away. The Chaplains continued their eff orts to help as many as possible to board the rescue boats. Having done all that they could, the Chaplains linked their arms together, said prayers and sang hymns as they went down with the ship. There is a connected story to this disaster. A young Black Coast Guard Petty Offi cer, Charles W. David Jr., was servOBSERVED| SEE PAGE 17 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 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks 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 Competitive Prices On All Brands, Good Selection R.Y.O. 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Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 MHS swimmers present to families and teammates on Senior Night Wearing a gifted shirt from the coaches along with a cinch bag is senior Ayman Ali (at left), who is shown with a teammate, Tony Giech. Each senior received the same gifts. Head Swimming Coach Jessica Bisson shared encouraging words to each senior before the meet. Senior Co-Captain Tony Giech presented to his father, Van. Senior swimmer Catherine Kinuthia presented to her teammates, Saura Rathore and Marie Cheng, at right. Malden High School swimming senior Co-Captain Abby Tang presented to her mother, Kham Ly, and father, Giang Tang. She plans to study nursing after graduation, possibly at Northeastern University or UMass Amherst. Senior Co-Captain Sarah Oliveira (second from right) presented to her father, Glauder, timer Mayada Giha, brother, David, and Head Swimming Coach Jessica Bisson. Wearing his gifted athletics shirt is senior Jaansher Saeed, who presented a gift to his mother, Rosemary, father, Mohammed, and sister, Maia. Pictured from left to right: Malden High School Golden Tornadoes senior swimmers Jaansher Saeed, Ayman Ali and Tony Giech. Pictured from left to right: Malden High School Golden Tornadoes senior swimmers Sarah Oliveira, Catherine Kinuthia, Head Coach Jessica Bisson, Abby Tang and Molly Sewell during Senior Night last Tuesday. Senior Co-Captain Molly Sewell (in center) presented to her mother, Heather, father, Arthur, sister, Grace, and brothers: Robert, Arthur “Baby A” and Thomas. Sewell plans to study nursing after graduation, possibly at Salem State University. Seniors, pictured from left to right: Molly Sewell, Catherine Kinuthia, Abby Tang, Jaansher Saeed, Ayman Ali and Tony Giech. Head Coach Jessica Bisson (in center) congratulated seniors on making it through a challenging season in a pandemic. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 11 ~MVRCS Sports Roundup~ Eagle girls continue to battle T he girls varsity basketball team of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) dropped a pair of contests last week, losing to both Lowell Catholic High School and Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. The Crusaders exacted revenge on MVRCS after falling to the Eagles earlier in the season.Senior captain Liliana Palomino produced a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.Freshman Bailey DeLeire excelled on the defensive end while continuing to find her stride as the point guard. The team dropped a close contest at home to Northeast with DeLeire leading the way with 16 points and Palomino snaring 12 rebounds.Senior captain Mairead St. Clair, in her first action back since sustaining an injury, had eight points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Ava Green had three points and five rebounds. “Once again, our girls understand off the jump what our Rim Badaoui looks intensely as she watches her teammates keep the game neck and neck. Sofia Blandino looks on to the flag during the National Anthem. plan of execution is to give us an early lead and a fighting chance,” said coach Jonathan Currier said after Northeast game. “We have established an identity of defense and rebounding will give us ample opportunities to beat anyone night in, night out. It came down to missing many makeable shots in the third and credit goes to Northeast’s defense during that critical period. Our girls show effort and fight all the way until the end, but tonight wasn’t our night.” A MVRCS swim team continues dominance Guard Bailey DeLeire protects the ball from an aggressive Northeast team. t Lynn Tech, the foursome of sophomore Jason Yan and juniors Aiden Acuna, Jeremy Cheng and Armando Indresano cruised to victory in the medley relay. In the 200 freestyle, junior Ramy Elaafer touched first while turning in a lifetime best. Cheng won the 200 individual medley and grade 8 student Isabella Cirame finished second in a personal best time. Acuna stepped away from his distance regimen to win the 50 freestyle in 22.95, a Top 10 all-time Eagles swim. Grade 8 student Dylan Phan and senior Matthew Loue went second and third in the event. Grade 8 student Jaden Anthony won the 100 free while fellow eight-grader Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso tasted victory in the 500 free, continuing his string of top three finishes on the season. The Greater Lowell meet marked the final regular season appearance in the Bayrd Natatorium waters for Loue, Deanna Guo and Rupa Raj, who were feted in a ceremony before the proceedings got underway. To begin things, the squad of Guo, Cirame, freshman Lana Santos and grade 8 student Britney Nayiga won while registering a state cut. Indresano won the 200 free in a lifetime best. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Phan were second and third. In the 50 free, Cheng touched first followed by Loue and Raj. Guo made her Senior Day a winning one, winning the 100 fly, and Acuna won the 200 free. After a relay, both Acuna and Guo clinched state cuts in the 100 backstroke. “It is always a bittersweet night for our seniors. While a culmination of great careers, it is always sad to know it will be their last dual meets as an Eagle,” said Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo following the win over Greater Lowell. “Deanna, Rupa and Matthew have contributed so much to the program and it was great to send them off with a great meet. We are so excited to head to CAC championships next week and continue a phenomenal season.” Rim Badaoui heats up before the game against Northeast Metro. Senior Liliana Palomino takes the ball up center court as Mystic Valley tries to come back in the fourth. Center Mairead St. Clair lines up and sinks a free throw line to keep their team in the lead against Northeast Metro. Soto on a roll for MVRCS A Ava Green lines up for two in a high foul game against Northeast Metro. s of late, opposing teams have not been able to stop junior Gio Soto – they can only hope to contain him. After exploding for 32 points against Innovation Academy Charter School, Soto showed little signs of cooling down, going for 35 points in a loss to Whittier Tech and 27 points in a win over Nashoba Valley Tech. After trailing Whittier by 16 at the half, the Eagles of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School eventually got to within three, making it a one-possession game before falling short. In addition to Soto, junior Mike Tayag had 11 points, senior forward Shanley Saint-Vil had four points and grade 8 student Nathan Fortune added a basket. The MVRCS team got back to its winning ways, defeating Nashoba, 55-33, to secure the season sweep and even its record at .500. Soto had 10 rebounds to go with his aforementioned 27. Sophomore Isaac Nortelus had 13 boards Top from left to right: Coach Jonathan Currier, Kaitlyn Kearney, Rim Badaoui, Breana Nansamba, Ava Green, Mairead St.Clair, and Darnelle Felisier Bottom left to right: Josephine Tu, Bailey DeLerie, Gianna Gray, Kali Griffiths, Rachel Nortelus, and Sofia Blandino. (Advocate photos by Mike Riley) Lilian Palomino sends a bullet pass to a teammate under the basket against Northeast Metro. Sharpshooter Bailey Deleire nails a three point shot to keep Mystic Valley right behind Northeast Metro. and sophomore Jonathan Saint-Vil added five. “This was a good team win with everyone getting in the game and playing with great poise and spirit,” said coach Tony Ferullo following the Nashoba victory. “We really needed this victory at the midpoint of the season. Hopefully, we can build off it moving forward.”

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 STUDENT FANS | FROM PAGE 1 with their arms – then screamed in exultation as Ronaldo’s first “fan-witnessed” three-ball of his career hit nothing but net. More rises, drops and unfettered student cheering continued all night as Ronaldo (21 points) had his best game as a Golden Tornados b-baller and his Malden team took visiting Chelsea to the limit, before dropping a 6651 game at Roy Finn Gym. On this night, of course, the superb individual effort of the senior Malden three-man and the Golden Tornados’ valiant effort had to take a back seat to the news of the day. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared in March 2020, student fans and all others had been allowed to attend an indoor MHS sporting event. Previously, only two fans from the same family were allowed in, due to local, state and federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations. With the number of positive cases plummeting in the city and in the Malden Public Schools and after local city and Health Department officials conferred, on Friday the decision was announced that student fans would be allowed back into indoor Malden High sporting events for the first time in nearly two years. Tuesday night’s Malden High boys’ basketball home game with Chelsea was the first opportunity for any students to come and root for their Golden Tornados teams since February 21, 2020, the final home game for the 2019-2021 MHS boys’ basketball squad. While Ronaldo Nguyen’s and other Golden Tornados’ heroics kept Malden within shouting distance right down to the last two minutes before the Chelsea Red Devils pulled away for good in a 66-51, Malden’s gymnasium was full of winners, anyway, with the return of the fans. “It’s been a long time coming, but the day finally came when it was decided it was safe enough to allow students to return to the stands,” seventh-year Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey said. “We really wanted to make this happen for the students. It is such a traditional part of their overall high school experience.” Conefrey said the students have been asking very often since the winter season started when they could return to the games and cheer on their classmates. While the stands were not jam-packed on Tuesday night, there was a hearty (and vocal!) contingent of student fans on hand, all wearing masks throughout the contest, as per locally mandated COVID-19 safety protocol. Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo said it was a welcome addition to the games for both the student fans and the players, some of whom had played last winter in front of no one at all, with a no-fan policy in effect for much of the 2021 winter athletic season. “There was a buzz around the school ever since we announced the change in the fan policy on Friday,” Mastrangelo said, noting that the cooperation by the students and all the Malden fans regarding mask and safety policies was exemplary. “Our kids were so excited to be able to attend the games in person and so were our players. It was a great game to watch, and I believe our team was inspired by their friends rooting for them in the stands.” Malden and Chelsea had matched up just a week earlier at Chelsea High and were back at it on Tuesday after just a week, due to a scheduling quirk caused by COVID and snow day postponements. Last week, the Red Devils, a fast-paced, athletic team, had essentially run Malden off the court in a one-sided, blowout win. That all changed on Tuesday night as Head Coach Don Nally’s team came to play and play hard in the home end of the bookend series. Led by the early hot shooting of Nguyen and senior 6-4, 255 classmate Luke Zubrzycki’s work in the trenches under the basket, Malden claimed a 17-16 lead after the first quarter. Senior Jason Ong hit a pair of “threes” in the second quarter; Nguyen added two more, and Malden trailed by just a point at halftime, 31-30. It went backand-forth the rest of the way, and Malden trailed by only three points with 2:31 left to play, 5047, before Chelsea just pulled away for good down the stretch. Nguyen led all scorers with 21 points, Ong added 12 points and Luke Zubrzycki and Ryan Delacour each scored 8 points. The loss dropped Malden to 1-10 on the season (1-10 Greater Boston League) while Chelsea improved to an even 5-5 in the GBL, tied for third place with Medford, and 7-6 overall. ***** Malden High boys’ basketball MHS junior Justin Bell (14) lifts a shot against a block attempt by a Chelsea defender. (Advocate Photos by Henry Huang) was back on the road with a trip to Lynn Classical on Thursday (after Advocate press deadline). The Golden Tornados play their first non-league game on Saturday (tomorrow) at 3:00 p.m. versus Burlington. A busy four games in six days stretch continues next week at Tewksbury High in a non-league game on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. (varsity only) and on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at home against Revere High, with freshmen at 4:00 at Ferryway School, junior varsity at 4:30 at Malden High and a 6:00 varsity matchup. Malden’s Ransley Saint Jean (24) is shown driving to the basket on Tuesday night. Ronaldo Nguyen rose to the occasion with a three-pointer on Tuesday night. Nguyen led Malden with 21 points. MHS senior Luke Zubrzycki (10) goes up for a shot against the Chelsea defense. MHS junior Ransley Saint Jean (24) put up a jumper against Chelsea on Tuesday night. Splitting the defense was Malden senior Ryan Delacour against Chelsea Tuesday. Golden Tornados senior Luke Zubrzycki is shown going in for a basket on Tuesday night. Golden Tornados senior Jason Ong (4) dribbled up the court against some Chelsea press defense Tuesday.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 13 Meet the 2022 MHS Golden Tornadoes Varsity Indoor Track Team Members of Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Varsity Indoor Track members, pictured from left to right: Top row: Coach Marc Ferrara, Amari Brown, Gordon Zeng, Wilson Jiang, Jonathan Brill, Gavin “Oklahoma” West, Aiden Thompson, Jelani “Jay” Garrett, Kingson Chen, Yusra Tafraoui, Jelani Tah, Gianna Diaz, Chaimaa Assli, Kayla Montina and Coach Michel-Lé Meranda; middle row: Johnny Nguyen, Carla Michel, Thora Henry, Rodrigo Oliveira, Sean Retotal, Rolando Mejia, Arnibish Ray, Jackson Gordon, Joshua Arevalo, Abigail “Abby” Morrison, Dina Genene, Leyla Rodriguez, Mackenzie Jenkins, Sara Dzaferagic, Emma Spignese-Smolinsky and Coach Danaé O’Bryan; bottom row: Nicholas “Nick” Duggan, Marc Naceus, José Mejia, Gabriel “Gabe” Garcia, Thalia Louigene, Edmund Kam, Vinny Thai, Matteo Tah, Shuyi Chen, Alyson Kwong, Leslie Rodriguez, Katrina Chang, Yonghao Chen and Ada Li; sitting row: Kevin Lin, Christina Charles, Ashley Santos, Nicholas “Nick” Wong, Marcos Ruiz Ramos, Huong Ly, Jeslyn San, Lovely Anne Gerochi, Abigail “Abby” Lee, Cynthia “Cindy” Nguyen and Cynthia Chen. Members of Malden High School Girls Indoor Track Team, pictured from left to right: Top row: Coach Michel-Lé Meranda, Chaimaa Assli, Sara Dzaferagic, Emma Spignese-Smolinsky, Gianna “Gia” Diaz, Mackenzie Jenkins, Leyla Rodriguez, Kayla Montina, Abigail “Abby” Morrison, Noelle Hayes, Thora Henry, Ada Li, Yonghao Chen and Coach Danaé O’Bryan; middle row: Thalia Louigene, Christina Charles, Alyson Kwong, Yusra Tafraoui, Leslie Rodriguez, Katrina Chang, Cynthia “Cindy” Nguyen, Cynthia Chen, Dina Genene; bottom row: Ashley Santos, Lovely Anne Gerochi, Huong Ly, Shuyi Chen, Jeslyn San, Abigail “Abby” Lee and Carla Michel. Malden High School sophomores indoor track teammates, pictured from left to right: top row: Johnny Nguyen, Jelani Tah, Rolando Mejia, Rodrigo Oliveira, Jackson Gordon and Carla Michel; middle row: Arnibish Ray, Nicholas “Nick” Duggan, Shuyi Chen, Dina Genene, Abigail “Abby” Morrison, Thora Henry and Emma Spignese-Smolinsky; bottom row: Vinny Thai, Christina Charles, Cynthia Chen, Yonghao Chen and Ada Li. Sisters Leyla and Leslie Rodriguez Malden High School freshmen indoor track teammates, pictured from left to right: Top row: Amari Brown, Gordon Zeng and Sean Retotal; middle row: Kevin Lin, Marc Naceus, Joshua Arevalo, Matteo Tah, Mackenzie Jenkins and Gianna “Gia” Diaz; bottom row: Thalia Louigene, Ashley Santos, Lovely Anne Gerochi, Jeslyn San, Huong Ly and Abigail “Abby” Lee. Malden High School seniors indoor track teammates, pictured from left to right: Top row: Sara Dzaferagic, Gavin “Oklahoma” West, Aiden Thompson, Jelani “Jay” Garrett, Yusra Tafraoui and Kayla Montina; bottom row: Alyson Kwong, Marcos Ruiz Ramos, Nicholas “Nick” Wong, Leslie Rodriguez, Katrina Chang and Cynthia “Cindy” Nguyen. Malden High School Indoor Track Coaches, pictured from left to right: Danae O’Brien, Marc Ferrara and Michel-Lé Meranda.

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School seniors share college and career plans during Senior Night Deanna Guo (second from right) presented flowers to her mother, Echo, father, Michael, and sister Katie. The swimming record-breaker plans to study bioengineering at Northeastern University after high school graduation. Senior swimmers, pictured from left to right: Deanna Guo, Matthew Loue and Rupa Raj. Mystic Valley Varsity Swimming Team, pictured from left to right: Bottom row: George George, Jason Yan, Eric Loue and Ramy Elaafer; middle row: Adrian Chang, Dylan Phan, Khloe Co, Christian Antonucci, Crystal Tang, Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso, Deanna Guo, Miriam Johannes, Daniel Nguyen, Bryan Li, Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Asst. Coach Kari Miller; back row: Head Coach Andrew DiGiacomo, Jaden Anthony, Britney Nayiga, Aris Catic, Isabella Cirame, Jeremy Chang, Isabelle Penacchio, Minh Tran, Armando Indresano, Lana Santos-Albuquerque, Aiden Acuna-Rosa, Makda Johannes, Matthew Loue and Rupa Raj. Senior Deanna Guo becomes emotional as teammates share what they’ll miss about her. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Senior Rupa Raj listens as her teammates share memories of swimming with her.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 15 PROPOSALS | FROM PAGE 7 $273.9M (52 percent) since 2015. This funding includes $693.7M in funding for income-eligible and Department of Children and Families (DCF)- and Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)-related childcare, which incorporates $53.9M to annualize the implementation of a more equitable parent fee scale that improves childcare affordability. The updated fee scale will result in virtually all subsidized families paying a fee that is seven percent of their income or less in FY23. Expanding health care services for the most vulnerable The House 2 budget proposal protects core programs and builds on investments made over the last seven years with meaningful health care reforms that will expand services for and reduce the burden on the most vulnerable while improving the accessibility of equitable, world-class care for all Massachusetts residents. The budget recommends $17.811 billion gross/$7.169 billion net for MassHealth, which includes $115M to expand outpatient and urgent behavioral health services informed by the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, a multiyear blueprint that incorporates feedback from hundreds of individuals, families, providers and other behavioral health stakeholders. The MassHealth budget recommendation also incorporates an increase of $21M to expand the Medicare Savings Program (MSP), which will reduce out-of-pocket health care spending and prescription drug costs for approximately 34,000 low-income seniors and disabled individuals. The Administration is also proposing new investments to support families that are fostering children in the care of DCF and to encourage recruitment of additional foster parents, including $13.4M that will support approximately 4,500 families who provide care for 6,700 children. Promoting diversity and opportunity The FY23 budget proposal builds on the Administration’s longstanding commitment to promoting equality and opportunity for communities of color with more than $20M invested in targeted Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) college and career pathway programs, including Early College, Innovation Pathways and Dual Enrollment programs. It also maintains over $30M for other initiatives aligned with the recommendations of the Governor’s Black Advisory Commission (BAC) and Latino Advisory Commission (LAC). This funding includes support for YouthWorks Summer Jobs, small business development, financial literacy and workforce training. House 2 provides $3.9M to the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) to continue its work to ensure accountability and compliance with diversity goals, oversee agency diversity spending and audit and review spending data. Encouraging economic growth and development House 2 continues the Baker-Polito Administration’s focus on promoting economic growth, opportunity and equity for communities across the Commonwealth. The proposal includes $4M for the Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program to support an estimated 1,500-2,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those owned by women, immigrants, veterans and people of color. House 2 proposes $7.5M for the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant program. This budget maintains support for the Career Technical Initiative, providing $17.9M in total funding across the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and DESE. The initiative is designed to address the worker shortage and skills gap in the trades and technical fields, including plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing and robotics, and it offers industry-recognized credentialing and career pathways with training aligned to apprenticeships and post-secondary degrees. These investments build on the Administration’s work through the COVID-19 pandemic to support more than 15,400 businesses across the Commonwealth with more than $700M in relief. This program – the largest per capita state-sponsored business relief program in the nation – prioritized aid for specific economic sectors and demographics known to be the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and worked with a wide range of partners to ensure businesses that needed it most applied to the program. Addressing sexual assault and domestic violence The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have created additional challenges for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, which is chaired by Polito, has continued to work closely with community partners and stakeholders to ensure that survivors and their families have access to necessary services and supports. House 2 furthers these efforts by recommending $123.4M in total funding for services dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual assault and domestic violence, a 91 percent increase in funding since FY15. Substance addiction ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI21P6638EA Estate of: Michael D. Giordano Date of Death: 12/01/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Maureen Lavin of Stoneham, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Maureen Lavin of Stoneham, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/25/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 28, 2022 TARA E. DECRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 4, 2022 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. MI20P1109GD Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 In the interests of: Zarah V. Love Of Malden, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 02/28/2020 by Jennifer R. Fitzgibbon of Malden, MA Jeremy J. Fitzgibbon of Malden, MA will be held 04/11/2022 09:00 A.M. Review Hearing located Judge Gargas Virtual Session www.zoomgov.com/my/gargas. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: January 26, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate February 4, 2022 treatment and prevention The Administration, working closely with the Legislature, has nearly quadrupled funding for substance addiction treatment and prevention since taking office. These efforts have helped the Commonwealth add more than 1,200 patient treatment beds, including more than 800 beds for adults at varying treatment levels. House 2 proposes $543.8M in total funding across multiple agencies for a wide range of harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs that support individuals struggling with substance addiction and programs that work to prevent substance addiction through education, prescription monitoring and more. Supporting local government • Increases the Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) investment by $31.5M compared to the FY22 budget, consistent with the expected 2.7 percent growth in tax revenue and keeping a promise made by Baker and Polito at the outset of their administration • Total UGGA investment of $1.2 billion to local cities and towns across the Commonwealth • Under the Baker-Polito Administration, total annual UGGA has increased by $253.9M • $6M for Community Compact–related programs, including best practices and regionalization and efficiency grants, an increase of $2.4M (66 percent) above FY22 • $4.8M for the Public Safety Staffing Grant Program managed by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) • $3M for district local technical assistance K-12 education • Fully funds the landmark Student Opportunity Act, adding a total of $591.4M in new spending • $485M in Chapter 70 funding, for a total Chapter 70 investment of $5.989 billion SWIM | SEE PAGE 18 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Beacon 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 selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. 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 Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 24-28 ELECTION LAW CHANGES (H 4359) House 124-34, approved a bill making permanent the mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts in 2020. Other provisions include reducing the registration blackout period from 20 days prior to an election to 10 days; ensuring that non-felons who are incarcerated who are currently eligible to vote are provided with voting information and materials to exercise their right to vote; mandating that felons who are incarcerated but prohibited from voting are notified of their right to vote upon release and given the opportunity fill out a voter registration form; and requiring the secretary of state to conduct a comprehensive public awareness campaign to publicize the new voting and registration options. The Senate has already approved a different version of the bill which includes same day registration that allows people to register to vote on the same day that they actually vote. The ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P0407EA Estate of: Patricia Ann Murphy Also known as: Patricia A. Murphy, Patricia Murphy Date of Death: 03/21/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Florence O’Brien-Elliston of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Florence O’Brien-Elliston of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/01/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 01, 2022 TARA E. DECRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 4, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P0394EA Estate of: John Sullivan Flynn Also known as: John S. Flynn Date of Death: 10/30/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kathleen Hannan of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Kathleen Hannan of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/28/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 31, 2022 TARA E. DECRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 4, 2022 House version does not include that provision. Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Boston), House chair of the Elections Laws Committee, led the charge on the House floor for the bill but did not respond to several requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on passage of the bill. “With nationwide assaults on voting rights and upcoming elections in November, our democracy can’t be taken for granted,” said Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts. “It must be protected and strengthened, not just in Congress but in every state. Passage of [this bill] in the Massachusetts House represents important progress, and we are grateful that state lawmakers adopted reforms—from widespread mail-in voting to improved access for eligible incarcerated voters—that will address barriers to the ballot and expand the hard-won right to vote.” “Speaker Ron Mariano and his leadership team passed a very partisan Democratic election bill,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “It’s important for Republicans and common-sense Democrats to speak up and hold accountable the majority party when they try to change the rules in favor of their party’s electoral success.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes GET OPINION FROM SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT (H 4359) House 30-128, rejected an amendment that would require the Supreme Judicial Court to rule on whether the election bill is unconstitutional and to delay the measure’s implementation until the court renders its opinion. Amendment supporters said this is a very complicated bill and noted some analysts have said it might be unconstitutional. Amendment opponents said that the amendment is simply a tactic to delay passage of the bill and will impede approval of the bill which is aimed at voter integrity and ballot access. (A “Yes” vote is for getting the court’s opinion. A “No” vote is against getting it.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No PRISON VOTING (H 4359) House 153-5, approved an amendment that would require prison officials to provide information to non-felon prisoners on how to register and then vote in local, state and federal elections while in prison. Under current law, prisoners serving time for a felony are banned from voting until their release from prison. The amendment also requires prison officials to help these felons register to vote just before their release. Amendment supporters said that lack of voting by prisoners, especially black and brown inmates, often occurs because they are not given sufficient information. They said this is a subtle form of voter suppression. They noted the amendment would force prison officials to provide the information. “Currently, those few eligible incarcerated voters who are able to access a ballot application find their application unduly rejected,” said Kristina Mensik, Democracy Behind Bars Coalition co-chair. “What’s more, we include provisions to help ensure that no eligible voter behind the wall is disenfranchised because they were unhoused before being incarcerated.” Amendment opponents offered no arguments on the House floor. Beacon Hill Roll Call made repeated attempts to get a comment from the five legislators who opposed the amendmentbut only one responded. “I felt it was too costly and placed an undue burden on correctional officials,’ said Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). The other four representatives who voted “No” and refused to comment are Reps Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer), Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick), Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is against it.) Rep. Paul DonatoYes Rep. Steven Ultrino Yes 4359) SAME DAY REGISTRATION (H House 93-64, approved an amendment to a measure that would implement same day registration (SDR) that allows people to register to vote at the polls on Election Day and on any of the early voting days prior to the election. The amendment would replace SDR with a requirement that Secretary of State Bill Galvin complete a study that would analyze the cost of the proposed policy to the state and cities and towns and what it would take for local city and town clerks to implement SDR. Under House rules, the approval of the study amendment prohibits a roll call vote on the straightforward establishment of SDR. Supporters of SDR said that the study is simply a tactic by SDR opponents to delay the implementation of SDR and also avoid a direct vote on SDR itself. R ep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton), the sponsor of SDR, said it is an important tool that Massachusetts can use to increase voter access to the polls. “In 2021, we had one day of overlap when voters could vote early and register. There was not a flood of applications; just a few more people across the state who were able to exercise their civic duty. That small data point shows that this can work and [this roll call] vote shows that support for same day registration, already popular with voters, is growing amongst legislators as well.” Some supporters of the amendment to replace SDR with the study by the secretary of state said the House should not implement SDR without having sufficient facts on its effects. Others expressed concerns about the ability of cities and towns to implement SDR rules without disruption. (Beacon Hill Roll Call urges readers BHRC | SEE PAGE 20

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 17 OBSERVED| FROM PAGE 9 ing on one of the escort cutters named the Comanche. David and his shipmates were able to rescue 93 of the 227 Dorchester survivors. David dived into the water constantly to pull people to the rescue vessels. A month later he contracted pneumonia from his eff orts and died. Subsequently, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism posthumously. In 2013 the Coast Guard named a coast guard cutter for David to honor his heroism. The Four Chaplains were posthumously awarded Purple Hearts and Distinguished Service Crosses on December 19, 1944. In 2006 they were awarded Medals of Honor. A Four Chaplains Medal was introduced by Congress on July 14, 1960. The medals were presented posthumously to the next of kin of each of the Four Chaplains of Dorchester on January 18, 1961. In 1988, Congress ~ Legal Notice ~ City of Malden Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing Notice/Monthly Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 6:00 PM Public Hearing & Monthly Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom On June 16, 2021, Governor Baker signed into law An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This Act includes an extension, until April 1, 2022, of the remote meeting provisions of his March 12, 2020, Executive Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law. This meeting will be conducted via remote participation. This meeting will not include in person attendance by members of the public but all effort will be made to permit public attendance, in the manner specified below, via remote access by internet, telephone. Public access will also be provided by posting draft minutes, and/or a transcript, recording, or record of the meeting on the City of Malden website at cityofmalden.org as soon as practicable after the meeting. Additional information/guidelines for the public can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/ service-details/updated-guidance-on-holding-meetings-pursuant-to-the-act-extendingcertain-covid-19-measures. Members of the public who wish to attend remotely can do so using the following information: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/97865652392?pwd=TjhpRUgrSzNJL241Qm9UOU9oYXUwUT09 Webinar ID: 978 6565 2392 Passcode: 552706 Or join by phone from the US: +1 646 518 9805; or +1 929 436 2866 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 Agenda 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Approval of January Minutes 3. Public Hearing on Spot Pond Brook 4. CPC Monthly Meeting a. Start Secure b. Potential changes to CPC Plan/Application documents c. Online Pre-Application Process d. Annual Report to the Mayor e. CPC Member Term Update f. Other Business 5. Adjournment February 4 & 11, 2022 established February 3 as Four Chaplains Day. This day is observed with offi cial proclamations and flags flying at halfmast. The four chaplains, Charles David and others sacrificed their lives so others may live. May their memories be eternal. Malden Post 69 will join other Posts to honor these men on Sunday, February 6 at Saint Raphael Church in Medford at 2 p.m. The public is invited. a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Concerned Son Dear Concerned, The way you’re describing it, it’s very possible that your mom had a “mini-stroke” also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and if she hasn’t already done so she needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. That’s because the symptoms are usually fl eeting – lasting only a few minutes, up to an hour or two – causing most people to ignore them or brush them off as no big deal. But anyone who has had a ministroke is much more likely to have a full-blown stroke, which can cause long-term paralysis, impaired memory, loss of speech or vision, and even death. A mini-stroke is caused by a temporary blockage of blood fl ow to the brain and can be a warning sign that a major stroke may soon be coming. That’s why mini-strokes need to be treated like emergencies. Who’s Vulnerable? A person is more likely to suff er a TIA or stroke if they are overweight or inactive, have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or diabetes. Other factors that boost the risks are age (over 60), smoking, heart disease, atrial fi brillation and having a family history of stroke. Men also have a greater risk for stroke than women, and African Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk than those of other races. Warning Signs The symptoms of a mini-stroke are the same as those of a fullblown stroke, but can be subtle and short-lived, and they don’t leave any permanent damage. They include any one or combination of the following: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. The easiest way to identify a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the symptoms. F (Face): Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A (Arm): Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S (Speech): Ask the person to say a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred? T (Time): If you observe any of these signs of stroke, call 911. Get Help If these warning signs sound like what happened to your mom, but they went away, she needs to go to the emergency room or nearby stroke center. If the doctor suspects a TIA, he or she will run a series of tests to determine what caused it and assess her risk of a future stroke. Once the cause has been determined, the goal of treatment is to correct the abnormality and prevent a full-blown stroke. Depending on the cause(s), her doctor may prescribe medication to reduce the tendency for blood to clot or may recommend surgery or a balloon procedure (angioplasty). For more information on mini-strokes and how to recognize one, visit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association at StrokeAssociation.org. 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. n r by Jim Miller How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke and What to Do Dear Savvy Senior, How can a person know if they’ve had a minor stroke? My 72-yearold mother had a spell a few weeks ago where she suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble walking and speaking, but it went away, and she seems fi ne now.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 PROPOSALS | FROM PAGE 15 • $41M increase for special education circuit breaker reimbursement for local cities and towns • $64.8M in additional funding for charter school reimbursement • In addition to Chapter 70 funding, 1. February 4 is National Wear Red Day – to raise awareness about what disease? 2. The February flower is primrose; what does the name primrose mean? 3. When making cowboy (campfire) coffee, what inedible ingredient is sometimes added? 4. On Feb. 5, 1825, in Troy, N.Y., Hannah Montague created the first of what type of collar for her husband’s shirts? 5. Do pandas have fur at birth? 6. Legend has it that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were part of what group of seven? 7. On Feb. 6, 1988, who made a slam dunk from the free throw line to win his second-straight slam dunk contest? 8. The world’s biggest snow maze, Snowlandia in Zakopane, is in what country: Finland, Poland or Switzerland? 9. On Feb. 7, 1867, what popular Wisconsin-born children’s book series author was born? 10. On what continent is the deepest ice sheet on land (having a base below sea level), the Bentley Subglacial Trench in Marie Byrd Land? 11. In Dickens’ “David Copperfield,” who said, “We are so very ’umble”? 12. In what country would you find a pogonip, which is a dense winter fog having frozen particles in deep mountain valleys? 13. Does chocolate grow on vines or trees? 14. On Feb. 8, 1828, what French author of adventure novels, including “Around the World in Eighty Days,” was born? 15. In the Brothers Grimms’ telling of “Cinderella,” what are the slippers made of: diamond, glass or gold? 16. What spice is said to taste like a combination of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg? 17. February 9 is National Pizza Day; the World Pizza Championship, which includes Freestyle Acrobatic Dough Tossing, takes place in what country? 18. What is the smallest dog breed? 19. Who said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”? 20. February 10 is World Pulses Day; what are pulses? ANSWERS provides $952.8M for DESE, including $31.1M to scale up proven programs that will develop and expand college and career pathways for more than 17,100 high school students, a $12M increase above FY22 funding Early Education and Childcare $802M for Early Education and Care (EEC), an increase of $273.9M (52%) since FY15. The recommendation includes: • $53.9M to annualize the implementation of a more equitable parent fee scale that improves childcare affordability across the Commonwealth • $9.2M across DTA and EEC that would provide childcare subsidy access for individuals participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training programming • $5.5M across DCF and EEC to increase enrollment of DCF-involved children in childcare and expand a temporary childcare program to reach more children and provide additional wraparound services Higher education $1.45 billion for the Department of Higher Education, University of Massachusetts and state universities and community colleges, which includes: • More than $155M in financial aid grants, including $18M to support an expansion of the MASSGrant Plus program that will enable all low-income, in-state undergraduate students to attend public higher education without incurring debt for mandatory tuition and mandatory fees • $22M in financial aid for Massachusetts students attending private institutions • $8.8M for foster care financial aid and fee waiver programs to maintain support for more than 1,400 students attending private and public campuses who are currently or were previously in DCF custody and care, or who have been adopted through DCF Housing and homelessness $716.5M for the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), a $132.4M (23 percent) increase above FY22, including: • $213.2M for the Emergency Assistance family shelter system • $145.6M for MRVP to support more than 9,000 vouchers in FY23, an increase of 223 percent since FY15 • $85M in funding for Local Housing Authorities • $83.3M, a $25.4M (44 percent) increase above the FY22 GAA, for Homeless Individual Shelters • $80M for RAFT, an increase of $58M (264 percent) above FY22 • $56.9M for HomeBASE Household Assistance, a $30.9M (119 percent) increase above FY22 • $12.5M for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Rental Subsidy Program, a collaborative program through which DMH provides mental health services and DHCD provides rental assistance • $8.2M for Housing Consumer Education Centers to help renters and homeowners secure and maintain stable housing • $5M to continue an innovative model to create new housing opportunities with wraparound services for chronically homeless individuals Economic development • $10M for a new direct appropriation supporting the Massachusetts Life Your Hometown News Delivered! 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PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Sciences Center, a quasi-public agency tasked with building the life sciences community in Massachusetts • $7.5M for the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant program to support development in socially and economically disadvantaged communities • $4M for the Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program for entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those owned by women, immigrants, veterans and people of color • $2.5M for Advanced Manufacturing Training Labor and workforce development • $440.1M for workforce development programs and initiatives across a wide range of state agencies, a $191.3M (77 percent) increase since the Administration took office • $16.9M in total funding to continue transforming vocational high schools into Career Technical Institutes running three shifts per day to provide pathways to high-demand vocational trade careers, including plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing and robotics • $16.2M for the YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program to subsidize summer job opportunities and provide soft job skills education for youths • $600,000 for a new appropriation to expand research and analytics capabilities to enhance data-driven workforce development strategies Health and human services • $230M for Chapter 257 human service provider funding under the new rate methodology that better reflects the cost of benchmarking direct care and clinical staff wages • $115M to expand outpatient and urgent behavioral health services • $21M to expand the Medicare Savings Program, reducing out-of-pocket health care spending and drug costs for approximately 34,000 low-income older adults and disabled individuals • $10M in grants to local health departments to support municipalities’ capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic • $671.9M for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, a $400.1M (147 percent) increase since FY15 • $84.1M to fully fund the Turning 22 program at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) • $1.191 billion for DCF, an increase of $363.6M (44 percent) since 2015, including $13.4M to support families that are fostering children in DCF care and to encourage recruitment of new foster families • $49.3M for the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea, a $13.2M (37 percent) increase above FY22, which supports the fall 2022 opening of a new 154-bed stateof-the-art Community Living Center. Substance addiction prevention and treatment • $543.8M provided in FY23 across a variety of state agencies, an increase of $424.5M (356 percent) since FY15. Funding includes: • $184.1M for a variety of treatment and prevention services at the DepartPROPOSALS| SEE PAGE 19 1. Heart disease 2. It comes from the Latin prima rosa, which means “first” and “rose.” 3. Eggshells 4. Detachable (which reduced her laundry load and led to Troy becoming “Collar City” as other makers “followed suit”) 5. No 6. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 7. Michael Jordan 8. Poland 9. Laura Ingalls Wilder 10. Antarctica 11. Uriah Heep 12. Western USA 13. Trees 14. Jules Verne 15. Gold 16. Allspice 17. Italy (Parma) 18. Chihuahua 19. Martin Luther King, Jr. 20. Edible seeds of the legume family

PROPOSALS | FROM PAGE 18 ment of Public Health (DPH) • $260M through a Section 1115 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) waiver from the federal government • $31M for inpatient treatment beds operated by DMH • $65.9M across public safety and law enforcement agencies, primarily for the provision of medication-assisted treatment Sexual assault and domestic violence • $123.4M across the budget, a 91 percent increase since FY15, which includes: • $56.1M in funding for the Department of Public Health to carry out domestic violence and sexual assault–prevention and survivor services, as well as emergency and transitional residential services for victims and their children • $42.9M for providing shelter, services and housing assistance for individuals and families who are victims or at risk of domestic abuse in their current living situations • $7.9M for statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs for adults and adolescents in hospital settings and pediatric SANE programs in child advocacy centers • $2M to expand services for survivors of human trafficking, including $1M through the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI) and $1M in a new appropriation in EOPSS Promoting equality and opportunity More than $50M supporting the recommendations of the Black Advisory Commission (BAC) and the Latino Advisory Commission (LAC), including: • $23.1M to support higher education and career pathways for high school students in underserved communities through the Early College, Innovation Pathways and Dual Enrollment programs • $4.8M for the STEM Starter program across 15 community colleges • $4.5M to support the YouthWorks Summer Jobs program • $5.9M for Adult Basic Education • $2.5M for the Urban Agenda pro~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available for Affordable Housing Development Projects The City of Malden has received $45.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery funds, and has allocated approximately $4 million to be spent on affordable housing. The City, through its ARPA Subcommittee on Housing, is accepting applications from qualified applicants for affordable housing development projects. Applicants may be public agencies, non-profit organizations, private developers, or other qualified entities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of funds available through this Notice of Funding Availability. All activities must meet federal ARPA requirements and align with the City of Malden’s affordable housing needs. The Subcommittee is accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applications are available online at cityofmalden.org. The City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) staff is available to provide guidance in applying for these funds. Once applications have been received, they will be reviewed for accuracy and completion by OSPCD staff. Following OSPCD staff review, applications will be reviewed by the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee recommends successful applications to the City of Malden’s ARPA Steering Committee for approval. To learn more, please visit cityofmalden.org or contact OSPCD Director Deborah Burke at 781-324-5720 or dburke@cityofmalden.org. February 4, 2022 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Desirable 1 flr. living in this wonderful 10 rm., 3-4 bdrm. Ranch. Features include granite kit. with ceramic tile flooring, fireplace living rm., dining rm., great open flr. plan, hrdwd. flooring, finished lower level features second kit., bdrm. and two storage rms. w/ ceramic tile flooring, updated gas heat, hot water, roof and vinyl, shaker style siding, level, fenced yard w/ above-ground pool, 2 patio areas, unique, man-cave/she-shed w/ electricity and electric fireplace, updated roof (2018), double-width driveway, located on a pleasant dead-end street in great Lynnhurst neighborhood. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 gram • $1.9M for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund • $3.9M for the Supplier Diversity Offi ce Transportation • $1.512 billion in total budget transfers for the MBTA • $456M for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), including $95M for snow and ice operations and $3.4M to support implementation of new funds provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act • $94M for Regional Transit Authorities • $11.6M for the Merit Rating Board Energy and the environment • $4M for the Summer Nights program, an increase of $2.7M (208 percent) versus FY22 funding • $30.5M for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program, which will provide more than 27.4M nutritious meals for individuals and families • $3.7M for climate change and adCriminal justice and public safety • $14.3M to support for the 87th and 88th Massachusetts State Police Recruit Training Troops, which are expected to bring on 175 new troopers each • $78.3M in total funding for reentry and diversion programming across the Commonwealth, a $42.6M (120 percent) increase since 2015 • $12.3M in funding for the Shannon Grant program to fund anti-gang and youth violence– prevention eff orts • $10.4M to fully fund tuition and fee waivers for National Guard members • $8M for the Municipal Police Training Commission to implement bridge academies, expand training capacity and annualize training requirements, such as de-escalation and school resource offi cer trainings • $5.8M for new appropriations supSecuring and modernizing government IT For the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), $164.1M to support the following: • Management of Cyber Security Operations Center • Continued migration of applications and infrastructure to cloud, third-party on premise and Software as a Service (SaaS) • Continuation of EOTSS customer engagement initiative to enhance IT and security service off erings across Commonwealth agencies • IT strategy consulting services in support of priority state agency and cross-secretariat initiatives • Business intelligence and data analytics support for state agencies • Centralized software and IT contract compliance program Page 19 aptation preparedness • $1.3M to expand the Swim Safe Massachusetts program to enhance and promote water safety porting the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and four other commissions created in the Police Reform bill.

Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 to read the following carefully and understand what a “Yes” and “No” vote mean on this roll call. The roll call was on replacing SDR with a study. Therefore, a “Yes” vote is in favor of the study of SDR. A “No” vote is against the study and in most cases in favor of SDR itself.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No PROOF OF VACCINATION (H 4359) House 31-127, rejected an amendment that would prohibit any city or town from requiring that a voter show proof of vaccination as a condition of entering a polling place to vote or to register to vote. “If any voting location required a vaccination, then a sizable portion of the population would be prevented from entering the facility to exercise their constitutional right,” said sponsor Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “Since statistically the majority of people not vaccinated are minorities, a major constituency this bill sought to protect, any vaccine requirement would not only be unconstitutional, but also seen as an eff ort to suppress the vote.” Amendment opponents said this is a solution in search of a problem. They noted that voters are not being asked to show proof of vaccination. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment banning cities and towns from requiring voters to provide proof of vaccination. A “No” vote is against the ban.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No REQUIRE VOTER ID (H 4359) House 32-126, rejected an amendment that would require voters to show a federal or Massachusetts picture identifi cation at their polling places in order to be allowed to vote. The state would also be required to establish a waiver of the fee for obtaining the ID for indigent persons. Supporters said it is illogical that all voters are not required to show identifi cation prior to voting and noted that 24 other states have laws requiring IDs. They argued that people cannot cash a check, rent a car, fl y on a plane or even enter some government buildings without showing an ID. “I fi led this amendment to protect the integrity of every U.S. citizen’s vote in Massachusetts while providing the opportunity to get a free picture ID for those who don’t have one,” said sponsor Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn) “A free ID avoids the issues and barriers of a so-called poll tax, while making sure each voter is who they say they are when voting.” Opponents of the amendment said it would disenfranchise thousands of voters including people who do not have a current address because they are in a homeless shelter or domestic violence facility. Other opponents said there have been no widespread reports of voter fraud in Massachusetts. (A "Yes" vote is for requiring a voter ID to vote. A "No" vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No $76 MILLION FOR COVID-19 (S 2622) Senate 40-0, approved a $76 million COVID-19 response bill. Key provisions provide $30 million to increase the number of COVID-19 testing sites and purchase COVID-19 tests and $5 million earmarked to expanding vaccination rates among kids ages 5 to 11 whose vaccination rates remain low in comparison to older residents Another $25 million would be used for the acquisition and distribution of high-quality personal protective masks, including N95s and KN95s, to be distributed to health care workers and REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BECKER, BRIAN ZHAO, YUHAO BUYER2 AGUILAR-BECKER, ELIS SELLER1 SNOOK, JAMES C GEBREHIWOT, BERHE ABRANYOS, ASTER SELLER2 children and faculty in elementary and secondary public-school districts. The measure also mandates that the Baker administration pursue the highest allowable rate of federal reimbursement for the $76 million package. “With the passage of today’s bill, the Senate confronts the challenges brought upon us by the Omicron surge and prioritizes urgently needed additional resources to expand access to rapid testing, masks, vaccines and boost our COVID-19 response eff orts,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Today’s investments reflect the Senate’s commitment to center equity in the state’s ongoing pandemic response,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “In addition to maintaining public health, key aspects of this bill, like the distribution of masks, will ensure that our COVID mitigation strategy is fair.” “Today the Senate is acting decisively and strategically to protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Senate Chair of the Committee on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. “I’m proud that this bill makes targeted investments in community organizations that are working hard to get more residents vaccinated and keep them protected from severe illness due to COVID-19,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Vice Chair of the Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. The House has already approved its own version of the bill. A House-Senate conference committee will try to hammer out a compromise version. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes STATE SHOULD PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MONEY TO NURSING HOMES (S 2622) Senate 9-31, rejected an amendment that would require the state to provide COVID-19 funding, until the end of the federal public health emergency, to nursing homes to support infection control standards, including staff training and wages; temporary labor costs; hiring new staff ; procuring personal protective equipment (PPE); and costs associated with establishing single occupancy isolation rooms. The funds would be equal to at least BHRC | SEE PAGE 22 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. 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Page 22 BHRC | FROM PAGE 20 15 percent of the average monthly MassHealth Fee-For-Service payments made to nursing facilities for the purpose of supporting infection control standards, including staffi ng, PPE and isolation of residents, through the duration of the federal public health emergency. “Massachusetts nursing facilities are in the midst of a historic fi nancial and workforce crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic,” said sponsor Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen). THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 sitions unfi lled. Given the acute staff - “This crisis impacts all nursing facilities—not-for-profi t, for profi t, family owned—and is directly attributable to a MassHealth payment system that has not kept pace with the cost of nursing facility care over the last decade.” “It is critical that nursing facilities have the resources to remain vigilant against the unpredictable COVID-19 virus,” continued DiZoglio. “The stark reality is that nursing facilities across the state are faced with an immediate and urgent workforce crisis resulting in over 7,000, or 1 in 5 direct-care poing crisis, to meet the ongoing care needs of their residents, the vast majority of nursing facility staff are working overtime and over half of nursing facilities are intermittently denying new resident admissions and hospital referrals resulting in disruptions in access to care.” Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues said he agrees that nursing homes need help but that “this was a very narrow bill focused on access to testing, masks and vaccines for communities disproportionately aff ected by COVID-19.” Rodrigues said, “We absolutely know that nursing homes are hurting, “We absolutely know that nursing homes are hurting and we will consider supports for nursing homes in future legislation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis No 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 FOR LEASE - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 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 fi led. 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 January 24-28, the House met for a total of 11 hours and two minutes and the Senate met for a total of six hours and 12 minutes. Mon. Jan. 24 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:28 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. Tues. Jan. 25 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 26 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. Senate 12:01 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 27 House 11:03 a.m. to 9:08 p.m. Senate 11:16 p.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. Jan. 28 No House session No Senate session PRIME LOCATION: Located on Revere Beach Parkway, Everett 6,500 Sq. Ft. Building, Showroom and Garage with 4 Overhead Doors. Call 617-389-4527 J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 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. For Rent Everett 3 Bdr. - 1st Floor Nice Hardwood Flooring No Smoking, No Pets Close to Public Trans. Section 8 Accepted 857-888-1537 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 • Carpentry LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES! Office: (781) 233-2244

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Page 24 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Follow Us On: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Sandy Juliano Broker/President Welcome to New England in winter. Due to the extremely cold temperatures, our office may not be open every day. Please call the number below for an immediate response. WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best! LISTED BY NORMA & ROSEMARIE SOLD! CONDO - NEW PRICE - $449,900 30 CHELSEA ST. #812 EVERETT CALL NORMA FOR DETAILS! 617-590-9143 SOLD! SINGLE FAMILY 39 ARLINGTON ST., EVERETT $529,900 NEW LISTING SOLD BY NORMA AS BUYER’S AGENT SOLD BY NORMA TAUNTON SOLD BY SANDY! HUGE 3 FAMILY 21-23 CLEVELAND AVE., EVERETT $980,000 32 RIDGE RD., READING $675,000 NEW LISTING BY NORMA CONDO 120 WYLLIS AVE., UNIT #310 SOLD BY JOE! 6 FAMILY CHARLES STREET, MALDEN $1,250,000 CALL JOE FOR DETAILS 617-680-7610 UNDER AGREEMENT SINGLE FAMILY 20 BAKER RD., EVERETT $509,900 SOLD BY MICHAEL AS BUYER’S AGENT 58 BRADFORD ST. EVERETT Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 Open Daily From 10:0 Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate :0 00 AM 5:00 PM www.jrs-properties.com Follow Us On: 617.448.0854 Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Denise Matarazz - Agent Maria Scrima - Agent Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Michael Matarazzo -Agent Mark Sachetta - Agent

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