Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 6, 2026 ~ Malden Musings ~ Malden Police Officer Joe Walker of Edgeworth Retires By Peter Levine A s if I don’t feel old enough already! Great googly-moogly! Please say it ain’t so! Rumors of Malden Police Officer Joe Walker contemplating retirement makes a body feel mighty old! Stop the press! After 32 years in the Malden police force, Officer Walker has decided, no mas! That’s a shame because Joe is one of the good guys and is still a young pup to boot! Not just as a Constable on Patrol but as a human being. No lie or fake news there! Speaking of Joe Walker... Joe - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 PLEASANT STREET, 3RD FLOOR MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 (781) 397-7000 EXT. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the petition of Jose Cruz, filed in Permit Application #RES-073797-2025 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed in the basement of the existing single-family dwelling, at the property known as and numbered, 15 Andrew Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification #166 550 013. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application # RES073797-2025 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair January 30, February 6, 2026 ~ Home of the Week ~ CANTON 1st OH Sat 2/7, 12-2PM - 5 Trudy Terrace - Bring the whole family to this 10 room, 6 bedroom, 2 ½ bath single family located on a landscaped corner lot w/ sprinkler system, central air, oversized 1 car garage, built-in pool & ½ basketball court. Kitchen offers Granite counter tops & sliders to deck, dining area with custom built-in buffet & wine racks, livingroom w/surround sound, large lower-level family room and half bath - great for parties or just to hanging out. This home features 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor & 3 bedrooms & full bath as part of the addition. Primary bedroom on the second floor offers a large walk-in closet. Newer Oil tank (2007), Furnace in 2009, 2nd floor C/A unit 2017, 1st floor C/A unit, air handler & duct work 2024, Pool pump and filter 2025. Whether you are entertaining inside or out this home does it all! Offered at $899,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com and his family have deep roots in Malden. Truth be told, I’ve known Joe since his Devir Park playground days, back when (fill in your park) was an all-day, and for some of us, all-night commitment. Joe and his brother Jimmy came from that very last generation where you showed up in the morning, stayed until the streetlights came on… and sometimes stayed even after that. Then you graduated to the Bandstand, but that is a story for another day. LOL. When Joe wasn’t holding court at Devir, he was roaming the streets of Edgeworth or posted up at his family’s market at the corner of Medford and West — an old-school Italian neighborhood institution many of you will remember called Forgione’s Market. If those walls could talk... they would tell a darn interesting story of how neighborhood markets were the defining landmarks of our youth. From hanging at “Connie’s Kitchen” (the affectionate nickname Joe gave his grandmother’s kitchen) to childhood shenanigans at Saint Rocco, from Little Pearl to Devir, and eventually to proudly serving his hometown as a police officer, Joe is yet another link in a long chain of those who made Edgeworth proud. The photo included with this article was taken many years ago, but believe me when I tell you, Joe hasn’t aged a day since. With those Hollywood good looks, he may have missed his calling. Separated at birth: Joe Walker and Matt Damon?! I rest my case. Before he officially rides off into the sunset, Joey graciously agreed to sit down, pen in hand, to answer a few questions. Or, as he gently reminded me, “Peter, you can just text me. You don’t need to find a pen and piece of paper.” Roasted. Someday, I promise, I’ll finally join the 21st century. In the meantime, enjoy: 1. My full name is...Joseph Walker. 2. I am currently...retired! 3. I am saving up for...a home in FLA. 4. My home is in... Malden, Mass. 5. I love people who...are kind & courteous. 6. Something I say a lot is...”treat people how you want to be treated.” 7. I consider myself to be... thoughtful to others. 8. I need to have...simplicity. 9. My favorite movie of all time is...The Town. Malden Police Officer Joe Walker of Edgeworth retires 10. My all-time role model is... dad. 11. I respect people who...hold the door open for others (which is a lost art). 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is...when the doctor said, “Congrats on your new baby boy!” 13. I am happy when...others are happy. hilarious. 14. I find Shane Gillis funny/ 15. I am named after...my great uncle, Joe Forgione. 16. I have (2) children. Kyle (24) & Ryan (21). 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is...Hawaii. 18. My special talents are.... talking instead of texting. 19. I have (0) pets. 20. I played sports as a youngster at...Devir Park & M.H.S. 21. What one thing would people be surprised to learn about you? That I’ve only seen approximately 15-20 movies in my life. 22. What was the first concert you attended? Kiss & Cheap Trick Boston Garden 1981. 23. Where would you most like to buy a one-way ticket to? Maui, HI 24. What person, alive or dead, would you like to eat dinner with? Any Levine! 25. What’s one song to play to put yourself in a good mood? Viva La Vida - Coldplay. 26. What is the one piece of advice that most changed your life? Life comes at you fast, keep your head on a swivel. 27. What advice would you give your younger self? Life is not
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