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Teachers union seeks to distribute informational ‘Red Cards’ to Malden Public Schools students Red Cards provided by national ILRC detail guidelines on rights of immigrants and undocumented individuals By Steve Freker T he president of the Malden teachers union at Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting formally requested the members to join with or allow the Malden Education Association (MEA) to distribute “Red Cards” to Malden Public Schools students. Red Cards are produced for use by the national nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). According to the ILRC, “Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] agents go to a home.” The text of what statements and information appears on the Red Cards appears below. If the Malden School Committee approves such an enterprise, it is believed Malden would be the only community in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to authorize such an action. There CARDS | SEE PAGE 11 FEAR FACTOR: The Malden Education Association (MEA) has requested the Malden School Committee to distribute national Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Red Cards to Malden Public Schools students. (Courtesy/ILRC) Father John U. Paris, former longtime priest at two Malden parishes, Immaculate Conception and St. Peter’s in Edgeworth; at 97 Born in Rome, Rev. Paris was the oldest and longest ordained priest in Archdiocese of Boston By Steve Freker I Rev. John U. Paris f you grew up in Malden’s Edgeworth neighborhood in parts of four decades, you knew his name and what he meant to the community. For just over 30 years, Father John U. Paris served as a priest in two of Malden’s most prominent bastions of Catholic worship, located almost exactly one mile apart in the city’s West End. Father Paris, a native of Rome, Italy, passed away peacefully at the Regina Cleri residence for retired priests on January 15, 2025. He was 97 years old. His last stop as a parish priest was at the former St. Peter’s Church on Pearl Street, Malden, serving until just before it closed as a Catholic church in 2005. Father Paris continued to serve others, however, when he returned as a faculty member to St. Sebastian School in Needham. He was a familiar face to generations of students at St. Sebastian Country Day School, at both its previous and current campuses, having been on the faculty before his years in Malden. Father Paris held two major milestones. In addition to being the longest serving faculty member in the history of the St. Sebastian School, he was PRIEST | SEE PAGE 10

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Interrogation bill reintroduced in an effort to combat wrongful convictions An Act preventing false confessions would make Massachusetts a national leader in banning deceptive tactics during interrogations Special to The Advocate T his week State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Middlesex) and State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Middlesex) announced the introduction of legislation to prohibit law enforcement officials from using deceptive tactics during inNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! terrogations, which have been known to coerce false confessions or unreliable incriminating statements. An Act preventing false confessions (HD.3010/ SD.1443) would also require officers to record custodial interrogations, a recommendation handed down by the Supreme Judicial Court in 2004 in Commonwealth v. DiGiambattista, and something many jurisdictions already implement. If the legislation is passed, Massachusetts would become a leader in banning and preventing law enforcement from knowingly or recklessly lying to obtain confessions from either juveniles or adults. Massachusetts is among 40 states where there are no laws preventing police from using deceptive tactics during questioning, such as falsely claiming that physical evidence points to someone’s guilt. These psychological tactics can intimidate individuals into making false confessions, often leading to wrongful convictions. Since 1989 false confessions have resulted in more than 400 wrongful convictions across the country. “Massachusetts has an opportunity to be a national leader in ending deceptive interrogation tactics – a practice that undermines the integrity of our criminal legal system,” said Rep. Lipper-Garabedian. “An Act Preventing False Confessions would be a vital step forward in safeguarding the rights of individuals in Massachusetts and preventing wrongful convictions tency in our criminal legal system. This would not only protect those at risk of being coerced into false confessions, but also strengthen public safety.” In 1982, at the age of 24, VicKate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative before more innocent people lose their liberty and real perpetrators continue to pose a danger in our communities.” Deceptive tactics result in significant financial and public safety collateral consequences in Massachusetts. Over 90 innocent men and women have spent a combined total of over 1,273 years in prison for a crime they did not commit. Correcting wrongful convictions have already cost taxpayers millions of dollars in civil settlements and state compensation awards. Additionally, they create a false sense of security while an innocent individual endures the consequences of unjust incarceration. “Innocent people, particularly vulnerable ones like youth, people with disabilities, and English language learners, are too often subjected to psychologically coercive techniques during law enforcement interrogations,” said Sen. Jehlen. “By prohibiting deception and requiring the recording of interrogations, Massachusetts can improve transparency, accuracy, and consistor Rosario was wrongly convicted in Massachusetts of arson and the murders of eight people based on a false confession obtained through coercive tactics, including false information, threats and prolonged interrogation. He spent 32 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, until his conviction was vacated in 2014 after an investigation revealed unreliable forensic evidence and coercive police tactics and misconduct. In May 2023, Rosario won a $13 million settlement, one of the largest wrongful conviction awards in the history of the Commonwealth. “Wrongful imprisonment impacts individuals, families, and communities, often for generations,” said New England Innocence Project Executive Director Radha Natarajan. “Deceptive tactics used during police interrogations are one of the leading causes of false confessions and, ultimately, wrongful convictions. Recording interrogations is necessary to uncover these deceptive tactics and false confessions. With HD.3010/SD.1443, Massachusetts has an opportunity to be a leader in preventing wrongful convictions and safeguarding the rights of Bay Staters.” Visit NewEnglandInnocence. org for more information. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or www.810bargrille.com Info@advocatenews.net

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Page 3 Malden City Council, Planning Board conclude successful municipal ‘sprint’ on new zoning regulations City officials worked together on Malden-specific ordinance on new Accessory Dwelling Unit policy mandated by state By Steve Freker M ore often than not, when it comes to an important new municipal law or policy, it is customary to go by the “it is not a sprint, it is a marathon.” Not this time, however. With no time to spare, the Malden City Council, led by Council President Ryan O’Malley and the Malden Planning Board, steered by City Planner Michelle Romero and Chairperson Chuck Ioven, moved the proverbial mountains in the past 10-14 days to make sure that Malden had its own stamp of approval on a top-shelf municipal policy. When the state Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced in late December its newest mandate to address the housing crisis in Massachusetts, it came with a sweeping mandate giving the go-ahead for Mass. residents to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to their properties. Known as “granny flats,” and “in-law apartments” as well, it gave the so-called “green light” for virtually unlimited new additions to existing dwellings. The mandate also gave a February 2, 2025, deadline for individual cities and towns to formulate and register with the state their own desired adjustments and protocols for these ADU units, as long as they fit under the general state guidelines. “If we did not come up our own zoning changes, we would have had to follow whatever the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dictated to us regarding ADUs,” Council President O’Malley, who represents Ward 4 in Malden, said early in the process. Since then, the City Council and Planning Board literally made municipal history in sprinting to the finish of formulating – then enrolling and ordaining – changes to the municipal ordinance regarding ADUs. The biggest history-maker was the fact that last week the City Council planned and held no less than three full City Council meetCharles Ioven Malden Planning Board Chairperson ings in the same week on three consecutive evenings – Tuesday, January 28, Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 – unprecedented in city history. All three of those meetings came after a nearly three hour Malden Planning Board meeting held on Monday, January 27, where members laboriously toiled with City Council members – most notably Ordinance Committee Chairperson Steve Winslow (Ward 6 Councillor) – to Ryan O’Malley City Council President come up with recommendations for ordinance change amendments centered on ADUs. On Aug. 6, 2024, Governor Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law (Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024). Section 8 of the Affordable Homes Act amends the Zoning Act to allow ADUs up to 900 square feet to be built, by right, in single-family zoning districts. In May of 2024, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, who also works professionally with the Massachusetts Municipal Association, signalled to her colleagues this legislation was coming up quickly and that “we have to be ready for it in Malden.” Malden Councillors, led by Linehan, Winslow and Councillors-at-Large Craig Spadafora and Carey McDonald, began working on the issue at that time, and the work continued this Council session as well, with the Ordinance Committee meeting for hours-long sessions four times before last week’s meetings. The newly revamped ADU ordinance, replete with just under a dozen approved Planning Board recommendations, was enrolled by a 10-1 vote of the City Council at the January 28 meeting, with Councillor-at-Large Spadafora opposed. At the January 29 meeting, the new ordinance was ordained by a unanimous vote in favor. On Thursday, January 30, a third Council meeting in three nights was held, just in case there was a reconsideration motion by one of the members, so the deadline of February 2 could be met. There was no reconsideration. The two most pertinent ZONING | SEE PAGE 4 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM

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About Bread of Life: Founded in ZONING | FROM PAGE 3 points regarding ADUs that came out of the many meetings and many hours wrangling over the topic were, first, that the ADU applications would be reviewed by a Site Plan Design Committee with the “Building Commissioner as Zoning Enforcement Officer shall determine whether a unit is an Accessory Dwelling Unit. This determination may be appealed to the Board of Appeal as an administrative appeal under this ordinance.” Second, at any time, the Council could vote to revisit and revise the ADU ordinance as it saw fit. The urgency of the past two weeks was generated by the February 2 deadline imposed by the state. Councillor Spadafora, at the January 28 meeting, warned against the ordinance as written, particularly the lack of dimensional controls and absence of parking space requirements. “If a Councillor tells me there aren’t too many cars [in Malden], they are lying. How can there be no parking requirement if they’re adding a unit?” “There are also no dimensional controls and no affordable housing requirements. How does this address the housing crisis? We are the 4th densest developed city in the state as it is and we are opening this [ADU option] to every single dwelling in the city,” Spadafora added. 1980, Bread of Life is a one of the largest providers and distributors of food to at-risk families in Greater Boston. In 2024, Bread of Life staff and volunteers served over one million meals to hungry, homeless and isolated families and individuals. Programs provided by Bread of Life include serving evening meals four nights per week to approximately 100 guests in addition to offering food pantry services from Malden and Everett food pantries. The Bread of Life Backpack Nutrition Program serves nutritious food and snacks to Everett school students. Bread of Life also delivers food to senior citizens in public housing and to at-risk teens and homeless families sheltered in local motels. “These aren’t scare tactics, it’s fat. We have lost control.” “This is all about creating reasonable guidelines to increase housing in our city,” said Councillor McDonald. “This is good for Malden. I hear consistently that our residents do want to be able to add to their properties for lots of different reasons. They want relatives to live with them and some want to have more rental income. “We have a housing shortage in this country and it is extremely acute here in the Boston area. It’s a huge problem in Malden,” McDonald added. “I wish we could target it on affordable housing but it is not allowed [under this law]. We are retaining our ability with community regulations to prevent against adding [ADUs] that are disruptive.” “This is something positive for our city. We can build out our housing base and help every neighborhood in Malden,” Councillor McDonald said. “We appreciate all the work our municipal staff and the Planning Board did in this work for our community,” Councillor Winslow said. “The state’s base position is, perhaps, creating some havoc in that dimensional controls are being applied in the most permissive way, but that will be addressed in the Site Plan Review phase.” “Ultimately, this will be very beneficial to our residents,” Councillor Winslow said.

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sister). May her memory be a blessing. • Somethin’ tells me we’re into something good...way to go, Ferryway Green! The facelift you so richly deserve is finally in the works. Some clever give and go along with some deft footwork has the Green on schedule to bring back somewhat of the old luster that we remember so fondly. From what I hear on the street, teamwork and cooperation between all parties involved put this baby on the fast track, and from what I also have heard, for what we used to call “the nice price.” Congratulations, Malden, for working together (key word, together) to get this thing done for the good of the children of Malden. Shame we can’t make it this simple all the time. Darn shame! • As Malden Parking Director/ CFO/Culinary Artist Ron “Hulk” Hogan put it so succinctly last week, there’ll be no Stephanie Muccini Burke walking through those doors anytime soon (yes, I know I’ve gone to that line quite a bit lately, last time, promise). Stephanie retired recently after giving her heart and soul to her adopted city, Malden, as the ARPA Director/maven. The former mayor of Meffa worked her craft in Malden city government basically behind the scenes, but her contributions were invaluable and will be felt within these here five square miles for years to come. My best takeaway at her retirement gathering at Exchange Street Bistro (loved the ESB pork sliders, by the way): Stephanie says to me, “Peter, if you played Judy Collins’ version of ‘Send in the Clowns’ one more time today in the office I was walking out there and strangling you!” Love it, Stephanie. The office won’t be the same without you. All the best to you and your wonderful family in the future and don’t be a stranger! • Fascinating tale of yesterday Maldonia brought to life for you by John Montecalvo, who is just killing it on Facebook with his daily Maldonia history lesson: “Here’s one, Al’s Pool Room, upstairs on the corner of Pleasant Street and Commercial Street (very close to Bay Bob Esposito’s house). Spent many afternoons perfecting my billiard game there. Got to see Willie Mosconi play on those tables and learned how to ‘masse’ from the new(est) owner Ronnie L, who incidentally was an avid motorcyclist. The (alleged) Boston Strangler, Albert DiSalvo, also played pool there when he was a kid. He lived on Florence Street and got pretty good at pool and billiards all the while learning a lot about ‘street smarts!’” • One Salem Street. What more can be said? It’s always sad when we lose an iconic architectural landmark such as this building. If you attended M.H.S., One Salem, Joe & Nemo’s, Bakers, the Converse Memorial Library, First Baptist, the Davenport Estates, Brigham’s, Jack Haney’s Café and “Butchie” directing traffic at the crossroads of Salem, Ferry, & Main are imbedded in your Maldonia memory bank. Time marches on, though. It is almost certain that if the building could have been saved it would have through the indomitable spirit of unsung Maldonia hero Barbara Tolstrup. Barb fought the Malden preservation good fight for 50-plus years, making sure we didn’t bulldoze our past into the dusty history bins (hope you are well, Barb, we’re all thinking of you). With that said, let’s now all put our collective good vibes together and try to save 15 Ferry Street from destruction. The absolute best thing for the future of Malden has 15 Ferry Street still standing, somewhere. With that said I look forward to what lies ahead with whispers of a developer having interest. These are the best of times in Malden if we keep an eye on our past as well as our future. • Good golly, Miss Molly! How ’bout the Willow Tree in the middle of the pond at the Forestdale Cemetery all lit up and looking like a picture postcard from the back country in the wilds of Vermont! Way to go, Chris Rosa! • Great to see Malden Compliance Officer (and former Malden Constable on Patrol) Dave Morse out and about and doing his Malden compliance thang! Best of luck and best of health, my friend! • Ya never know which Maldonian yer gonna run into at the Big Y in Peabody...Valerie Carmody, step right up. My newest Facebook friend joins the roster of Big Y alum along with Danny Rao, Joey Peluso, Doc Doherty, Eddie Wilcox, Pam DeGroot, Arthur Carbone, Lisa Spadafora Solis and Steve Craven as MaldoTHE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 nians I’ve run into in the boffo vegetable section at the Y! • The dark days of winter make me yearn. 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Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Malden-based Rosetta Languages selected for ‘Business Growth Visibility Campaign’ to promote diverse entrepreneurs R osetta Languages, a language interpretation services company based in Malden, has been selected as part of the recently launched “Business Growth Visibility Campaign” to help level the playing field for entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved communities. The selection provides Rosetta Languages with individualized public relations and media services, business-to-business (B2B) purchasing and partnerships with supplier diversity programs. The campaign is the brainchild of the recently formed Business Growth Task Force – founded by Eastern Bank Foundation and comprised of 19 community partners – to focus on creating visibility and business opportunities, increased access to contracts and relationship building to spur growth for diverse businesses. “At a time when DEI programs are under attack at the federal level, we are proud to continue our long-standing commitment to build equity in the small business ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurs of color as they Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. 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In 1983, in what turned out to be a historic move, Father Pargrow their businesses,” said Eastern Bank Foundation President/ CEO Nancy Huntington Stager. “Working together at the Business Growth Task Force and supporting this campaign, we are serving to increase visibility, strengthen networks, and forge connections for new contracts for some of the region’s most innovative and growing companies.” Campaign seed-funding was provided by Eastern Bank Foundation, and that is expected to assist 25 businesses in the current program, with plans to include other funders for cohorts in future years. “I’m honored to be included in this campaign and look forward to growing my business to connect more organizations and people with authentic interpretation services,” said Rosetta Languages Founder/CEO Danyal Najmi. “We envision a world where many languages are not PRIEST | FROM PAGE 1 Rosetta Languages Founder/CEO Danyal Najmi, a Malden resident (Courtesy photo) a barrier to communications, but a valuable resource that enriches us with a diversity of thoughts and ideas.” About Rosetta Languages: The company provides on-demand telephonic interpretation services to nonprofit, corporate and government clients, including the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Malis came to St. Peter’s Parish, 12 Thacher St., in the heart of what was then a heavily Italian-American neighborhood. He would go on to stay and serve at St. Peter’s Church for over two decades, until shortly before its closing, to 2004. The church was closed permanently as a Roman Catholic Church in 2005 as part of an Archdiocese of Boston consolidation move. St. Peter’s parishioners then split fairly evenly, some becoming members of Immaculate Conception Church, some going to worship at Sacred Heart Church on Main Street in Malden. Others went to other churches in the area. Father Paris was widely known in the Malden area, and he was a fervent supporter of the St Rocco Feast in Malden for many years, playing a lead role for the celebration, which takes place every August right on Pearl Street. This year, in August 2025, it will be the 95th St. Rocco Feast. After St. Peter’s closed in 2005, Father Paris celebrated Mass at Malden Catholic High School for the Xaverian Brothers still living den and Revere and the Town of Arlington. Rosetta Languages provides a personal connection with the interpreter that is always responsive, always accessible, always human and always awesome. Other services include in-person and remote video interpretation, as well as written translation in the region’s top languages. on campus and a small group of parishioners, before he returned to the faculty of St. Sebastian School, where he has served since leaving Malden. Father Paris was born in Rome, Italy, the Eternal City, on February 26, 1927, the son of Alessandro and Settimia Paris, and was one of seven children. He was fondly known as “Padre Nino” in his home town. He leaves his sister Anna and his brother Aristedamo in Anguillara Sabazia, Italy, and many nieces and nephews. His original community on the outskirts of Rome was founded by St. Jerome Emiliani, and they were dedicated to the care of the poor, the sick and especially of orphans. His ordaining bishop was Archbishop Luigi Traglia, then the vice-regent of the Rome Diocese and later the pope’s vicar general for the governance of the Diocese. Funeral arrangements were handled by the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Page 11 CARDS| FROM PAGE 1 have been no reports of any other city or town’s school district in Massachusetts considering or undertaking such a distribution at this time. As of Thursday, there had been no official public response by the Malden School Committee to the request by MEA President Deb Gesualdo on behalf of the union at Monday’s regular monthly meeting. Gesualdo said the MEA had “already ordered several thousand” of the Red Cards from the ILRC and that the union was footing the cost. “There is no place for fear and division in our schools,” Gesualdo said in remarks during the School Committee’s public comment section of the meeting. “In our schools our students must feel valued, heard and safe.” The MEA President’s remarks were in response to recent federal directives indicating an increased effort to remove and deport undocumented immigrants from the United States who have criminal convictions or have committed crimes since illegally entering the United States. Included are suspected terrorists and organized gang members from other countries. Gesualdo said just the thought of schools being involved in these actions has been disconcerting. In an online news story this past week, she stated, ““Our schools are supposed to be a place for students to grow and learn and if they’re in fear of raids, it’s not safe for any of our students [worried] about either being detained or watching it happen.” There have been no reports of federal, state or local agencies attempting to enter Malden schools or approach students in Massachusetts or other states, regardless of their immigration status. There have been reports of anxiety among some Malden Public Schools students, particularly among some Malden High School students, regarding the recent federal directives. Malden High School, for much of the past decade, has been rated as the most diverse high school in Massachusetts, with over 50 languages and/or dialects spoken. Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel has issued several district-wide statements to caregivers regarding this subject and has assured them that all students in the district are legally entitled to a full education under state law. Both Supt. Sippel and Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo have publicly stated to students and caregivers that no one and no agency representative, federal or otherwise, is allowed to enter any of the seven Malden Public Schools buildings or district office except for educational purposes. They specifically stated that no federal ICE agents are allowed inside or in the vicinity of school buildings. MHS Principal Mastrangelo held a school-wide meeting specifically on this subject late last week. He has also sent communications to students and caregivers via email and other sources, all of which are translated into a recipient’s preferred language of communication. Likewise, all of the Superintendent’s communications with caregivers of Malden Public Schools regarding school safety and policy issues are translated into preferred languages of the caregiver or student recipients. During her remarks, MEA President Gesualdo said, “The Red Cards can be a lifeline for immigrants so they can know of their Constitutional rights. “They deserve to be physically, mentally and emotionally safe,” Gesualdo added. “They cannot learn if they are in fear. The moment is now for us to collectively be the voice of justice and kindness for our students.” *** Following is the text of the information that is printed on ILRC Red Cards. Customarily, those who receive these cards get them printed in their native and/ or preferred language of communication. You have constitutional rights: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. • GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. (on the other side) —I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. —I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door. —I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights. —I choose to exercise my constitutional rights. These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike. *** En espanol (in Spanish) Usted tiene derechos constitucionales: • NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta. • NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si el trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado. • NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado. • Si usted está afuera de su casa, pregunte al agente si es libre para irse y si dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad. • ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la Ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Malden Reads presents newest book selection to School Committee Announces newest partnership with Malden High-based Library Service Club: ‘Lov 4 Kids’ By Steve Freker A story of a boy who dreamed about helping his impoverished community achieve energy independence and eventually achieved his goal is the newest selection for Malden Reads 2025 Book of the Year. “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” whose author is William Kamkwamba (and Byran Mealer), was introduced at Monday night’s Malden School Committee meeting by Jodie Zalk, co-facilitator of Malden Reads and one of its founders back in 2011. According to information on the Malden Reads website (www.maldenreads.org), the story is set in drought-stricken Malawi, which is an impoverished country in southeastern Africa. “‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ tells the remarkable story of a young boy who, deMalden Reads and Love 4 Kids are working together. spite immense challenges, used his ingenuity to bring electricity and water to his village. William Kamkwamba, faced with food scarcity and limited resources, dreamed of harnessing the power of wind energy after learning about windmills in school textbooks.” At Monday night’s meeting, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” is Malden Reads’ 2025 Book Selection. Zalk, in addition to introducing the book to the School Committee members and distributing copies to each of them, also announced and introduced a new partnership between Malden Reads and a new community service group based at Malden High School. At the meeting, Zalk introduced Malden High Librarian Stephen Nedell Love 4 Kids is a new community service group based in the Malden High School Library and now partnering with Malden Reads. and three MHS students. They described a new partnership between their new-this-year service group, Love 4 Kids, which has been formed through students’ love of reading and collaboration within the Malden High School Library, under Nedell’s leadership, in his first year at the helm. The students described some of the many outreach appearances they have already made around the city, including Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Winter Wonders and city-sponsored Star Gazing. The Love 4 Kids group has also immersed itself in regular activities at Malden’s school for its youngest students, the pre-K Early Learning Center. Some activities they are interspersing with literacy skills training are face painting, puppet shows and arts and crafts, they explained. “We have many of the same positions and goals as Malden Reads and we try and help and support our younger students, some of them our siblings and cousins, teaching them literacy skills and improving their creative expression,” said Rashmi KC, one of the students. Zalk and the Malden High School contingent invited the School Committee members to the official Malden Reads kickoff event, which is set for Monday, February 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave. Parking is most plentiful in the Ferry Street lot behind the former Dockside Restaurant. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Page 13 Malden Girls Basketball falls to Lynn English but even at 7-7 after wins over Medford, Everett M alden High girls basketball got a career-high 23 points from sophomore Manicha Exilhomme, but a fourth-quarter rally fell short in a 60-50 home loss to Lynn English. Malden also got a solid game from senior captain Amanda Ebenezer, who poured in 15 points and had 11 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Exilhomme had 12 rebounds for Malden. Senior Kim Tropnas added 8 points for Malden, Ina Tolete scored one 3-pointer. Malden rallied after that game with wins over Medford (4632) and Everett (50-18), the latter this week on Tuesday. With 6 games remaining on the schedule, Head Coach Scott Marino’s squad needs at least 3 more victories to earn an MIAA Division 1 State Girls Basketball Tournament spot for the 4th straight season. Next up is two home games next week: Tuesday, February 11 vs. non-leaguer Lowell (6:00 p.m., Finn Gym) and Thursday, February 13 vs. Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville (6:30 p.m., Finn Gynn).—STEVE FREKER Malden’s Kimberly Tropnas (#3) goes up for a shot against Lynn English. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden’s Kimberly Tropnas (#3) dribbles as she tries to avoid a defender. (Advocate Photo/ Henry Huang) Malden’s Manicha Exilhomme (#20) looks up to the basket for a lay-in. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden’s Ina Tolete (#5) looks for an opening. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden’s Amanda Ebenezer (#4) goes up and under with a shot. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) Malden’s Janesa Perez-Sims (#10) goes up strong to the rim. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) The Malden High School Band performs the National Anthem. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang)

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 FOUR-PEAT! Malden High Coed Swim captures 4th straight GBL Championship Tornados Rice and Tran lead the way in 79-61, title-linching victory over Revere on the road By Steve Freker I f there was a sense of déjà vu at the Garfield School in Revere on January 28 for the Malden High School Coed Swim Team, it was for good reason. Malden steers Senior Night to an 89-76 win over visiting Lynn Classical By Steve Freker M GBL CHAMPS... AGAIN! Excited to be Greater Boston League (GBL) Champions for the 4th straight season are– pictured from left to right – in front: seniors Kevin Lin, Captain Gordon Zeng, sophomore Weiqi Du, senior Ivan Zhu; back: Katie Rice and Ian Ian Ho. (Courtesy/ Malden Athletics) SPLASH TO SUCCESS! Malden High's top swimmer, senior Hailey Tran, splashed to win in two individual events and one relay in a 79-51 win that clinched Malden's 4th-straight Greater Boston League Championship. (Courtesy/ Malden Athletics) Just about one year ago to the very day, Malden once again was in the same position it found itself in in 2025. A victory on this day, on the road at Revere High’s home pool, for Malden would clinch the 2025 Greater Boston League Championship. Using contributions from up and down its roster, Malden did not disappoint. Jumping out to big leads early, Head Coach Jessica Bisson and assistant coach Julie Grillon’s Tornados rolled SWIM | SEE PAGE 16 Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee aybe it was the “wakeup call” they needed. All we know is that after the Malden High Coed Swim Team lost their season opener to Medford, they have had all eyes wide open. Using another solid, team-wide effort, the Tornado Pool Crew won its sixth straight meet, 8961, at the Malden High Barry Fitzpatrick Pool on January 23, topping Lynn Classical on Senior Night. Coupled with a later deadeven tie with Revere and Malden’s own regular season-concluding victory over Revere recently, the Tornados (7-1) won their 7th-straight meet and clinched their 4th Greater Boston League (GBL) Championship in a row. (See separate story.) Once again, senior Hailey Tran led the way for Malden, winning two individual events (200 freestyle, 100 freestyle) and swimming a fast leg on the meet-opening Malden win in the 200 Medley Relay. Tran, who will compete next weekend in the MIAA Division 1 North Sectional Meet with two of her teammates, swam a leg of the winning 200 Medley Relay along with Ian Ian Ho, Sophie Tran and senior co-captain Gordon Zeng with a time of 2:06.78. The Malden quartet of Yinjie Wang, Kevin Lin, James Zhou and Ivan Zhu was third at 2:27.00. Following are the rest of the Malden results • 200 Freestyle: 1st – Hailey Tran, 2:12.75; 3rd – Brian Pan, 2:36.16; 4th – Danielle Harrington, 2:53.12. • 200 Individual Medley: 1st – Sophie Tran, 2:32.88; 3rd – James Zhou, 2:55.77; 4th – Yingyan Xia, 3:02.65. • 50 Freestyle: 1st – Ian Ian Ho, 28.34 seconds; 3rd – Gordon Zeng, 29.69 seconds; 4th – Weiqi Du, 38.25 seconds. • 100 Butterfly: 1st – Alden Deronja, 1:56.03; 3rd – Yinjie Wang. • 100 Freestyle: 1st – Hailey Tran, 1:01.69; 3rd – Ivan Zhu 1:07.69; 4th – Weiqi Du, 1:09.67. • 500 Freestyle: 2nd – Yingyan Xia, 7:15.53; 3rd – Danielle Harrington, 7:17.86; 6th – Brian Pan, 7:26.88. • 200 Freestyle Relay: 2nd – Alden Deronja, Weiqi Du, Ivan Zhu, Gordon Zeng, 1:51.53; 3rd – James Zhou, Kevin Lin, Dante Federico, Brian Pan, 2:07.97. • 100 Backstroke: 1st – Alden Deronja, 1:08.22; 3rd – Ian Ian Ho, 1:15.83; 4th – Yinjie Wang, 1:20.31. • 100 Breaststroke: 2nd – Sophie Tran, 1:15.22; 5th – Kevin Lin, 1:33.13; 6th – Ivan Zhu, 1:33.46. • 400 Freestyle Relay: 2nd – Hailey Tran, Gordon Zeng, Ian Ian Ho, Sophie Tran, 4:25.38; 3rd – Alden Deronja, Weiqi Du, Brian Pan, Yinjie Wang, 4:29.98; 6th – Sophia Huynh, Sarahy Escobar Ayala, Sofia Evoras, Yingyan Xia, 5:49.91.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Page 15 Tornado Girls Basketball Overwhelm Crimson Tide, 50-18 Madison Cook with the ball for Malden. Senior Amanda Fowke shoots to score for Malden during their win over Everett Tuesday, 50-18. Amanda Fowke makes a basket attempt for Malden. Malden’s Kimberly Tropnas drives the ball up the court surrounded by her teammates. Malden’s Amanda Fowke on the tip off against Everett Tuesday night. Ina Tolete drives the ball past an Everett guard. Head coach Scott Marino talks strategy with his team Tuesday. Olivia Rodriguez at the line for Malden. Malden girls’ basketball head coach Scott Marino courtside during Tuesday's big win over Everett, 50-18. Malden senior Kimberly Tropnas with the ball, looks up as an Everett guard moves in. Senior Amanda Fowke drives the ball up the court for the Golden Tornadoes of Malden. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney)

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 SWIM | FROM PAGE 14 to a 79-61 win over host Revere and clinched their 4th consecutive GBL Championship. The win was Malden’s 7th straight this season, after a season-opening upset loss at Medford. With the win over Revere, Malden soared to 7-1, topping Medford 5-1-1, including a “revenge” win over the Mustangs. Malden took the lead early and never let up. Here are most of the Malden results: • 200 Medley Relay: 1st – Katie Rice, Kevin Lin, Yinjie Wang, Ivan Zhu, 2:18.39; 3rd – Yingyan Xia, CLIMATE | FROM PAGE 8 ies and towns across the Commonwealth receive similar support and grant funding through DOER’s Green Communities Division. The awards were presented at the Massachusetts State House by Secretary TepBrian Pan, Danielle Harrington, Dante Federico, 2:127.5. • 200 Freestyle: 1st – Alden Deronja, 2:10.91; 2nd – Weiqi Du, 2:35.09; 3rd – Gordon Zeng, 2:37.60. 200 Freestyle Relay: 1st – Ian Ian Ho, Sophia Huynh, Dante Federico, Katie Rice, 2:04.59; 2nd – Hailey Tran, Sarahy Escobar Ayala, Kevin Lin, Weiqi Du, 2:10.57; 3rd – Yingyan Xia, Danielle Harrington, Gordon Zeng, Ivan Zhu, 2:10.75. • 200 Individual Medley: 1st – Katie Rice, 2:41.90; 2nd – Danielle Harrington, 2:50.91; 3rd – Brian Pan, 3:03.51. • 50 Freestyle: 1st – Hailey Tran, 26.91. per, Commissioner Mahony and Commissioner Baacke. State agencies and public higher education campuses have made significant clean energy and sustainability progress, including collectively installing 33 megawatts of solar PV, reducing heating oil use by more than 88 percent, installBeacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. When the 2024 legislative session ended on January 1, thousands of bills that did not get final approval by the House and Senate died. Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research highlights four major bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died from inaction in the House. Three of the measures died in the House Ways and Means Committee. Under House rules, any individual representative can move to discharge any bill from the Ways and Means Committee. There is a 7-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge. The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present. If the measure is discharged from the committee, the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action. A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by filing a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. Rarely are either of those methods used to discharge a bill from a committee. Some critics say that sometimes bills are held up in committee because someone in a high position of power either inside or outside the Statehouse is opposed to it. An ex-state representative who wished to remain anonymous told Beacon Hill Roll Call, "Although under House rules, every representative has the power to attempt to discharge a bill, hardly any attempt is made to do this out of fear of offending and alienating the powerful speaker, his leadership team and committee chairs." Beacon Hill Roll Call’s archives show that motions to discharge a bill from a committee and bring it • 100 Butterfly: 1st – Katie Rice, 1:17.72; 2nd – Ian Ian Ho, 1:25.91; 4th – Gordon Zeng, 1:38.67. • 100 Freestyle: 1st – Weiqi Du, 1:11.21; 3rd – Sophia Huynh, 1:18.21; 4th – Sarahy Escobar Ayala, 1:24.32. • 100 Backstroke: 1st – Ian Ian Ho, 1:20.03; 2nd – Yingyan Xia, 1:21.60; 3rd – Tara Villatore, 1:42:14. • 500 Freestyle: 1st – Alden Deronja, 5:32.81; 2nd – Yinjie Wang, 7:05.46; 3rd – Ivan Zhu, 7:10.78. • 400 Freestyle Relay: 1st – Ian Ian Ho, Weiqi Du, Gordon Zeng, Hailey Tran, 4:32.84; 2nd – Yinjie Wang, Danielle Harrington, Ivan Zhu, Alden Deronja, 4:33.76; ing 518 electric vehicle charging stations with a total of 917 ports and creating and managing about 376 acres of pollinator habitats on state lands, all of which has contributed to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from onsite fossil fuel use by about 24 percent from a 2004 baseline. to the full House for debate and a vote was a common practice back in the 1970s and 1980s. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the office of House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and House Ways and Means chair Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) several times last week and asked why these bills, easily approved by the Senate, died in the House. Neither office responded. Here are the four bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died in the House. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked the Senate sponsor of each bill how they feel about it dying in the House and whether they have filed the bill for consideration in the 2025-2026 session. MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2251) On July 27, 2023, the Senate 380, approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards. The House took no action on the bill and it died. Supporters said that currently a person experiencing homelessness faces prohibitive fees and documentation requirements when trying to obtain an ID card. They noted that this legislation removes those barriers by eliminating fees and only requiring that applicants present documentation showing that they are currently receiving services provided by the state, a homeless service provider or another service provider. They argued that ID cards are necessary for applying for jobs, enrolling in school, interacting with 4th – Vicky Chen, Esther Mei Noche, Sofia Evoras, Tara Villatore, 6:16.10. Following are most of the Revere High Patriots’ results from the Garfield School: • 200 Medley Relay: 2nd – Nicola Avila, Jon Begolli, Wilson Feng, Jean Builes-Uribe, 2:26.87; 5th – Leah Zuniga, Adine Louin, Ron Begolli, Aiden Lopez, 3:25.93; 6th – Walid Chalg, Mouss Housny, Yassine Haari, Nasser Lafonai, 3:34.16. • 200 Freestyle: 4th – Aiden Lopez, 3:44.37. • 200 Individual Medley: 4th – Nicolas Avila, 4:03.05. On the municipal side, 297 of Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns hold a Green Communities designation. Approximately 90 percent of Massachusetts’ residents live in a Green Community. These 297 communities have committed to reducing municipal energy consumption by 20 law enforcement, accessing government buildings, opening financial accounts and many other basic services that many take for granted. Last week, sponsor Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “This bill reflects a continued commitment to addressing homelessness, building on the work of my predecessor and in collaboration with the Coalition for the Homeless. It represents an important step in supporting our most vulnerable residents, and I appreciate the efforts of all advocates and stakeholders involved. As it moves forward this session, I look forward to working with colleagues in the Senate to pass it again. I defer to my colleagues in the House to get it passed in their chamber.” MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (S 2491) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons, homeless shelters and K-12 schools to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.”The House took no action on the bill and it died. Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition, approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products. They argued that research shows that the inability to access menstrual • 50 Freestyle: 2nd – Wilson Feng, 27.22 seconds; 4th – Jon Begolli, 29:02 seconds. • 200 Butterfly: 3rd – Wilson Feng, 1:34.89. • 100 Freestyle: 2nd – Jean Builes, 1:15.15; 5th – Adine Louin, 1:30.14; 6th – Ron Begolli, 1:38.07. • 500 Freestyle: 4th – Leah Zuniga, 8:22.70. • 200 Freestyle Relay: 4th – Adine Luin, Ron Begolli, Nicolas Avila, Jon Begolli, 2:23.25; 5th – Aiden Lopez, Walid Chalg, Yassine Haari, Nasser Lafonai, 2:51.03. • 100 Breaststroke: 3rd – Jon Begolli, 1:39.65; 5th – Ron Begolli, 2:19.75. percent over five years. More than $185 million in Designation Grants and Competitive Grants have been awarded to Green Communities since the program began in 2009 to fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects across municipal buildings, facilities and schools. products affects students’ class attendance. They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access, with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items. They argued that restricted access in shelters and prisons means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances. Last week, sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “I refiled the bill and am hopeful for its passage.” HIV PREVENTION DRUGS (S 2480) On October 26, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer a short-term supply (60days once in a two-year period) of HIV prevention drugs, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to a patient without a prescription. The House took no action on the bill and it died. The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling to the patient regarding the use of PrEP, to inform the patient’s primary care doctor that the pharmacist has prescribed the drug, to connect patients without a primary care provider with a health care provider for ongoing care and to obtain a prescription for PrEP. Under the bill, pharmacists could only prescribe PrEP to patients who BHRC | SEE PAGE 17

BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 have tested negative for HIV within the past seven days, do not have HIV symptoms and are not taking medications that are not safe to use with PrEP. Supporters said that PrEP is a life-saving medication that is 100 percent effective in stopping the transmission of HIV. They note that under current law, individuals who take PrEP must make an appointment and go through their doctor, a barrier that can stand in the way for people who need the medication on short notice, cannot make an appointment or cannot access medical care. Last week, sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s repeated requests to comment on the bill dying in the House and whether he has refiled it. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL LOCAL OPTIONS INCLUDING TAX HIKES FOR CITIES AND TOWNS Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation, dubbed by her as the Municipal Empowerment Act, that would allow cities and towns to increase local taxes on meals, lodging and vehicle registration; permanently authorize municipalities to permit hybrid public meetings; change state procurement laws; and create enforcement mechanisms to push utilities to more promptly remove double poles. The tax hike provisions include giving local cities and towns the option to Increase the maximum local option lodging tax on hotel, motel and other rentals from 6 percent to 7 percent in most communities, and 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent for Boston; increase the local meals tax ceiling from 0.75 percent to 1 percent; and adding a new local option surcharge of up to 5 percent on motor vehicle excise bills that can be dedicated to local stabilization funds. “Every Massachusetts resident deserves to live in a community with high-quality local services, from safe roadways to access to good jobs and schools,” said Gov. Healey. “Our administration knows that city and town officials know their communities the best, and that’s why we want to empower them with the tools to make the choices they need to provide the best local services that meet the unique needs of their communities.” “At a time when Massachusetts is already struggling with affordability and large-scale out-migration of people and wealth, the last thing we need is another round of tax hikes,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance.“These proposals will make it even more expensive to live, work and do business here, pushing more families and employers to states with lower taxes and fewer regulations.” $712,500 FOR WELLBEING OF FIRST RESPONDERS – The Healey Administration announced the awarding of $712,500 to support the wellbeing of first responders. The grants are designed to ensure that services are available to members of law enforcement and other emergency responders in the aftermath of a traumatic incident in the line of duty. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 April Feng, CEO of Ameelio said, “When police officers encounter life threatening dangers as they work to protect communities, we have a duty to ensure they have access to services and supports as they cope with the trauma they’ve experienced,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “These grants help ensure that first responders across Massachusetts can access these critical – and often lifesaving – resources. “These grants are an investment in the wellbeing of law enforcement officers and other first responders,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “The funding allows us to support critical incident stress management services that will ensure those who protect our communities have access to the vital services they’re entitled to.” DON’T MISS THIS EVENT - Join Massachusetts energy leaders in government, industry and advocacy at the MCLE in Boston on March 26 for an important discussion about the state's energy policy and its goals for a net-zero future, hosted by the State House News Service. With the return of a new Trump administration and policies hindering wind power development, the state's plan to expand its offshore wind portfolio faces uncertainty. While solar power offers potential, its scalability is limited by grid capacity issues and requires substantial investment. Other promising technologies like fusion and low-carbon hydrogen have yet to be implemented in the commonwealth. Tickets/ more info: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/power-interruption-tickets-1219762716119?aff=oddtdtcreator $6 MILLION FOR PROVIDING PRISONERS WITH TECH SKILLS - Tech Goes Home (TGH) and Ameelio, two non-profits dedicated to closing the digital divide, announced the receipt of a $6 million grant with more than $4 million earmarked to bring digital skills courses to more than 3,600 adults and youth housed in county jails and Department of Youth Services facilities in the Bay State. Most prisons have limited and outdated technology, making it difficult for individuals to acclimate to the rapidly advancing digital world upon release. “We’re incredibly proud that this new partnership, made possible through critical funding provided by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, will make it possible for us to provide incarcerated young people and adults in the commonwealth with digital skills training and tools that will expand access to workforce, community engagement and education opportunities,” said Dan Noyes, CEO of TGH. “This grant is a big step forward for digital equity and justice in Massachusetts.” “This grant will enable us to extend our reach and provide critical digital literacy resources to Massachusetts incarcerated individuals, enabling them to develop skills that will allow them to reintegrate into society as responsible and contributing members. This is a significant step towards our mission: Building a more rehabilitative and humane justice system. Ameelio is excited to join TGH to lead the charge.” “CELEBRATE” UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DAY- State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announced that February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day. She urges all residents to go to findmassmoney.gov or call 888344-MASS (6277) to see if they can claim any of the $3.4 billion the state is holding in unclaimed money. Unclaimed property includes forgotten savings and checking accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity. There is no time limit for a person to recover their property and, in many cases, claimants will receive interest. In 2024, Treasury processed over 131,000 claims and returned $191 million in property to its rightful owners. “It’s Unclaimed Property Day, so take a minute to check for your name or a family member, a friend, and even a business that might be listed,” said Goldberg. “Our team is ready, willing and able to walk you through the process and reunite you with your property.” $19 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE DIGITAL EQUITY EFFORTS – The Healey administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $19 million in grants to support participants of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program. The funds will support active digital equity projects focused on delivering training, resources and broadband infrastructure to Massachusetts residents. Supporters say these projects will distribute upwards of 500 devices, expand the Apartment Wi-Fi program by 4,000 units and increase digital access for nearly 20,000 residents across the state. "Massachusetts is committed to closing the digital divide through strategic partnerships that focus on the needs of residents," said Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. "These grants give us the opportunity to ensure that residents across the state have direct access to their professional, health,and social needs, while at the same time driving longterm economic growth through expanded training and education." "The Digital Equity Partnerships program leverages the expertise of high-capacity organizations delivering skills training, devices, and Wi-Fi to the people who need it most," said MBI Program Executive Jody Jones. "Our targeted efforts are Page 17 making a real impact with the goal of delivering ‘Internet for All’ in Massachusetts. With these grants, Massachusetts is creating economic opportunity and ensuring all residents can fully participate in society." $325,000 TO RESTORE CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT - The Healey Administration today announced $325,000 in grants to restore approximately 520 acres of wildlife habitat across Massachusetts. The Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is awarding grants to several organizations through the Habitat Management Grant Program which provides financial assistance to private and municipal owners of conserved lands to improve habitat for wildlife, steward biodiversity, enhance climate resiliency and promote public recreational opportunities. “Partnership and collaboration are essential for meeting our ambitious biodiversity and climate goals,” said DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea. “Most forests and other wildlife habitats in Massachusetts are not state-owned, and we rely on conservation organizations, cities and towns, private landowners, and other partners to greatly expand our impact. This program provides us with the unique opportunity to improve habitat for at-risk wildlife while also bolstering outdoor recreation opportunities for all.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The number one issue facing the American people is high costs. The President’s tariffs represent nothing more than a giant price hike on the cost of groceries, clothes, phones, housing and energy. We estimate that electricity costs in New England alone will go up by as much as $200 million a year. Additionally, we rely on these countries for lumber and building materials, which means housing costs will rise, and housing production could stall. We need a partner in the White House who will lower costs for families and businesses in Massachusetts, and all we’ve seen thus far from this new administration are actions that will do the exact opposite.” ---Gov. Maura Healey in response to the White House’s announcement that President Trump will implement a 25 percent tariff on goods coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on goods from China. “Trailblazers at the state and local level are leading by example every day to help Massachusetts achieve its climate goals. Today’s award ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their successes.” --- Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on the Healey Administration recognizing several Massachusetts state entities, municipalities and public sector individuals for their leadership in driving initiatives to decarbonize operations and reduce the environmental impacts and energy costs of state and municipal government. “Preventing gun violence is critical to ensuring the safety of Massachusetts communities. These grants support life-saving initiatives that will allow police officers and communities to better respond to individuals in crisis and at-risk of gun violence.” --- Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey Administration awarding more than $2 million in federal funding to help local police departments and state agencies prevent firearm deaths and injuries across Massachusetts. "This increase is more than just a financial adjustment – it’s a promise kept to those who have given so much. We are proud to deliver tangible support to ensure veterans and their families can thrive in Massachusetts." ---Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago announcing that Massachusetts veterans and their families will begin receiving an increase from $2,000 to $2,500 per year increased annuity benefits in February 2025 as part of the historic HERO Act that Gov. Healey signed into law last year. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Jan. 27-31, the House a met for a total of 17 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 25 minutes. Mon.Jan. 27 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate11:14a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues.Jan. 28 No House session No Senate session Wed.Jan.29 House11:02 a.m. to 11:03 a.m. No Senate session Thurs. Jan. 30 House11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:02a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Fri.Jan. 31 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 vouch for that! Here’s one you may like... speaking of Boys’ Life: In the unassuming confines of a Malden garage on Presley Street back in the late ’70s, the raw energy of punk rock was born. At just 17 years old, John Surette stood at the helm of Boys’ Life, a band that would soon leave an indelible mark on the local punk/ pop scene. With their iconic debut at the WBCN Rock and Roll Rumble, John boldly declared, “We are Boys’ Life, and we are here to make you feel old!” A mantra that would embody their youthful defiance and electrifying presence. From the dingy, beer-soaked floors of The Rat and Cantones to headlining packed shows like their memorable record reSavvy Senior by Jim Miller How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills. What can you tell us? Searching Son Dear Searching, There are actually several different food assistance programs that can help lower income seniors with their grocery costs, but what’s available to your mom will depend on her income level. Here’s what you should know. SNAP Benefits The largest hunger safety program in the U.S. is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), but your state may use a different name. While there are millions of seniors who are eligible for SNAP, only around 40 percent (about 4.8 million seniors) actually take advantage of this benefit. For older adults to get SNAP, their net income must be under the 100 percent federal poverty guidelines. So, households that have at least one person age 60 and older, or who are disabled, their net monthly income must be less than $1,255 per month for an individual or $1,704 for a family of two. These amounts are higher in Alaska and Hawaii. Households receiving TANF or SSI are also eligible. Net income is figured by taking gross income minus allowable deductions including a standard monthly deduction, medical expenses that exceed $35 per month out-of-pocket, rent or mortgage payments, utility costs, taxes and more. In addition to the net income requirement, some states also require that a senior’s assets be below $4,500, not counting the home, personal property, retirement savings and most vehicles. Most states, however, have much higher asset limits or they don’t count assets at all when determining eligibility. To apply, you or your mom will need to fill out a state application form, which can be done by mail, by phone, or online, depending on your mom’s state of residence. If eligible, her benefits will be provided on a plastic Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that’s used like a debit card and accepted at most grocery stores. The average SNAP benefit for 60-and-older households is around $105 per month. To learn more or apply, contact your local SNAP office – visit fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory or call 800-221-5689. Other Programs In addition to SNAP, there are other food assistance programs that can help lower-income seniors like the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The CSFP is a program that provides supplemental food packages to seniors with income limits at or below the 150 percent poverty line. And the SFMNP offers coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs in select locations throughout the U.S. To be eligible, your mother’s income must be below the 185 percent poverty level. To learn more about these programs and find out if they are available in your mom’s area, visit fns.usda.gov/programs. There are also many Feeding America network food banks that host “Senior Grocery Programs” that provide free groceries to older adults, no strings attached. Contact your local food bank (see feedingamerica.org/findyour-local-foodbank) to find out if a program is available nearby. In addition to the food assistance programs, there are also various financial assistance programs that may help your mom pay for medications, health care, utilities and more. To locate these programs, and learn how to apply for them, go to BenefitsCheckUp.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. lease party at The Channel, Boys’ Life ignited stages and drew in crowds hungry for their fresh new sound. Even getting to share the spotlight with legendary acts like The Jam, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Joan Jett – carving out their place among punk rock royalty through relentless hard work and wicked good songs! But Boys’ Life wasn’t confined to Boston’s borders. They also took their rebellious anthems to the streets of New York City, becoming regulars at iconic venues like CBGB’s and The Ritz. Their relentless touring spirit (spearheaded by John’s big brother Dave) carried them to every gritty rock club from Portland, Maine, to Miami, Florida. Their discography, though modest in size, was monumental in impact. Two singles, a sixsong EP, and contributions to two Modern Method compilations – featuring their standout track “From A to Z,” which claimed the title of WBCN’s top local song of the year. With their youthful audacity, relentless energy and trail of unforgettable performances, Boys’ Life etched themselves into Boston punk rock history, proving that a band from a garage in Malden could shake the foundations of the scene from the Marshall Gym to The Rat to Spit to Chet’s Last Call to Jumpin’ Jack Flash and all stops in between. Postscript: Kathy Hannan, Traffic Supervisor Coordinator GRANT | FROM PAGE 5 aging cameras, assorted hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, and much more. “Our brave firefighters risk health hazards posed by smoke and other fire byproducts to protect our lives and property,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “We owe it to them to ensure that they have all necessary safety equipment, and this grant will help do so.” “Congratulations to the Malden Fire Department for being awarded a state grant to purchase new safety equipment,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “This funding will ensure our first responders have the best tools to protect themselves (and much more) for the MPD, this is your life...well, not exactly your life but a Maldonia Musings shout out to let you know Maldonia salutes and appreciates you. Kathy has been a bedrock institution in Maldonia for many years now and like several dedicated employees before her, such as Karen Anderson, Betty Christie, Kevin Morrison, Greg Lucey, Dom Fermano and the recently retired Deb Burke, are what make city government work so darn efficiently and in particular what makes Mayor Gary look so good (insert smiley face). Her contributions over the years may fly under the radar, but those who know her and her involvement understand how valuable she has been to Malden’s success. Kathy also has a heart of gold and a sense of humor to match as witnessed last week when her wellaimed barb was a direct hit as I sat and nursed a Ballantine Ale and drowned my sorrows to one of George Jones’ best tearjerkers (inside joke). Thank you, Kathy, for making my night and thank you for all you do. Dave (Angelo) will understand that I gave you the spotlight this week – another inside joke. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to the Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. and our community. Thank you to all of our brave firefighters for their commitment to keeping Malden safe.” “This investment will provide our firefighters with the tools they need to respond to emergencies with greater protection and efficiency,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino. “This funding is a vital step in ensuring the safety and well-being of both our first responders and the community they serve.” “I am pleased to see both Malden and Wakefield Fire Departments receive this competitive state grant for safety gear,” said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “This grant funding will enable fire departments to purchase a variety of equipment that will make firefighters’ jobs safer through

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES Ann Louise Riley-Ellis Of Malden. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and loved ones, on January 30, 2025 at the age of 75. Ann was a lifetime resident of Malden. She dedicated years of her life as a special education teacher at the Medford elementary public schools. She was loved by all her students and staff and developed many meaningful bonds that extended outside of the classroom. In addition to education, Ann was passionate about art, history and animals. She adopted and fostered many cats, including those that were disabled, sick, or nearing end of life and was involved with The Kitty Connection in Medford. She always provided animals with special care, love, and patience. She often donated to organizations that help to save animals from abuse, endangerment, or provide them with safe and loving homes. On several occasions she symbolically “adopted” an animal as a gift to her grandchildren to help with global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats. Ann was a funny, loving, and true-to-self mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a great appreciation for humor and believed laughter was the key for resilience throughout life. Some of her most fond memories were her summers spent at Hampton Beach. She enjoyed crashing with the waves, reading in her beach chair, and watching her grandchildren playing on the beach. Ann felt a special connection with music and was a beautiful piano player throughout her life. Ann is the loving mother of Moira A. McKenna, Joseph P. Ellis and his wife Linda; Cherished grandmother of Kayla, Christopher, Shannon, Michael, and John (Jack) McKenna; Adored sister of Mary Murphy and husband Kevin, Norman Riley, and Eileen Riley. She is the beloved daughter of late Geraldine (Gerry) A. (Grogan) and William P. Riley, whom we know welcome her with loving arms. She will be deeply missed by everyone who was blessed enough to know her. Funeral services will take place at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday February 7th. visiting hours are from 9:30 - 11:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 12:00pm, prior to the Committal Service at Forest Dale Cemetery. Funeral Repast is at Spinelli’s Function Facility in Peabody at 2pm. Family and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an animal charity to continue Ann’s passion for helping and protecting animals. We kindly ask that you choose from one of the organizations below or donate to a local charity. World Wild Life https://www. worldwildlife.org, World Animal Protection https://www.worldanimalprotection.org or International Fund for Animal Welfare https://www.ifaw.org Waclaw "Wally" Kusmierz A longtime resident of Malden. Passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, at the age of 61, after a brief illness. Waclaw was born in Boston in 1963, the son of Eugene and Sophie (Misiag) Kusmierz. He spent much of his childhood in South Boston, before the family moved to Malden in 1978. There he completed his education graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1982. He went on to become a Building Mechanic, handling all aspects of maintenance for first the Annemark Nursing Home, and then Advinia Health care. Both at work and at home, he was a Mr. Fixit, and could repair pretty much anything from plumbing to electronics. He was especially skilled with anything electrical, and would build his on home security systems as well has his own computers. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethic. He is survived by his sisters, Grazyna “Grace” Plewinski of Malden, Wanda Lycak of Malden, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Plewa of M Malden, his nice Natalia Llorca of Malden, and his very dear friend Alex Schiava. Funeral Services was held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Wednesday, February 5th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. COMMUNITY SPOUSE PROTECTION OF ASSETS Therefore, in Massachusetts, the entire $157,920 may be kept and no spend down is necessary. The income of the communiedicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts) law provides certain protections for the spouse of a nursing home resident in order to make sure he or she has the minimum support necessary to live in the community. If the MassHealth applicant is married, the countable assets of both the community spouse and institutionalized spouse are totaled as of the date of “institutionalization”, the day on which the ill spouse enters either a hospital or a longterm care facility in which he or she then stays for at least 30 days. This is also commonly referred to as the “snapshot” date because MassHealth is taking a picture of the couple’s assets as of this date. For calendar year 2025, the community spouse may keep up to a maximum of $157,920. Called the “community spouse resource allowance”, this is the most that a state may allow a community spouse to retain without a hearing or a court order. Example: If a couple has $159,920 in countable assets on the date the applicant enters a nursing home, the institutionalized spouse will be eligible for MassHealth. The community spouse may keep $157,920 in his or her own name while the institutionalized spouse may keep up to $2,000 in his or her own name. ty spouse will continue undisturbed. He or she will not have to use his or her income to support the nursing home spouse receiving MassHealth benefits. What if most of the couple’s income is in the name of the institutionalized spouse, and the community spouse’s income is not sufficient to live on? In such cases, the community spouse is entitled to some or all of the monthly income of the institutionalized spouse. How much the community spouse is entitled to depends on what MassHealth determines to be the minimum income level for the community spouse. This figure, known as the minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance or MMMNA, is calculated for each community spouse according to a complicated formula based on his or her housing costs. From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the MMMNA may range from a low of $2,555 to a high of $3,948. If the community spouse’s income falls below his or her MMMNA, the shortfall is made up from the nursing home spouse’s income. In some instances community spouses may seek to retain more of the couple’s countable assets and/or some of the institutionalized spouse’s income by asking for a Fair Hearing with MassHealth. The spousal resource allowance is adjusted on January 1st of each year. It is important to know that for a married couple, there may not be a need to transfer assets directly to the children if the countable assets are at or below the $157,920 figure and one spouse is healthy and at home. Planning ahead of time with married couples is very important from an asset protection standpoint. Avoiding an unnecessary spend down is often critical in terms of maintaining some sense of financial stability for the community spouse. It is important to know all of the options available to you under the law. For example, there are numerous key exceptions to certain asset transfers that would otherwise constitute a disqualifying transfer under MassHealth rules. It is important to know whether or not you might fall under one of these exceptions. Obtaining MassHealth eligibility is no easy task. Caseworkers are often overburdened and many times take a long time before they even start to work on reviewing the application and all of the supporting documentation. Invariably, the caseworker will send out a Request For Information once the initial review of the application is completed. Denial notices are issued all of the time. Once a denial notice is issued, you must then file an appeal in order to preserve your initial application date and your benefit start date. It is submitted to the Board of Hearings. Most often, an appeal can be withdrawn upon providing the additional information requested by the caseworker and an agreement by the caseworker to approve the application. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.

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