THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 10, 2023 Page 3 Junior Aid Assoc. of Malden honors Past Presidents at Annual Banquet Special to The Advocate O n Sunday, January 22, the Junior Aid Association of Malden honored the organization’s Past Presidents at the Malden Public Library at their Annual Celebration of Presidents. The Past Presidents in attendance were celebrated for their leadership, confidence, accomplishments and passion to give back to our community. For over 110 years the Junior Aid Association of Malden has provided financial assistance to charitable organizations with a focus on women, children and health-related issues. The women of the Junior Aid Association of Malden are pictured in the Converse Memorial Building at the Malden Public Library. SCHOOL COMMITTEE NOTEBOOK: Decision on Malden’s Accelerated and Enriched Program tabled for now Malden Public Schools enrollment remains steady; key issue when it comes to state funding By Steve Freker A lengthy presentation was made by top Malden Public Schools (MPS) officials at Monday night’s School Committee meeting on the status and future of the Accelerated and Enriched Academic Program (AEAP). At the conclusion of the presentation, which was fueled by about two years of debate and concern expressed by MPS parents and school officials alike, second-year Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy reviewed the results and made a recommendation that several speakers earlier in the meeting did not want to hear. The Superintendent said that after weighing all information and options, it was the MPS administration’s recommendation that the AEAP program be discontinued. Instead of a vote being taken on that recommendation and the AEAP’s future, however, the issue was tabled on a motion by Ward 2 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora, who said she was not satisfied “that all the questions have been answered.” Addressing the statements made regarding new curriculum offerings in the target grades served by AEAP in the K-8 range, as well as plans for an additional Honors program offering in some of those grades, Spadafora said, “I would like to see more information on what we’re offering in the classroom.” Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray was emphatic on his support for the program, citing his personal status as an immigrant who sought SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 4 Junior Aid Association of Malden's Past Presidents Debbie DeMaria (2003-2005), Mary Jo Koizumi (1993-1995), Mary Ann Cutler (2015-2017), Barbara LaMattina (2013-2015), Debbie Hardy (2017-2019), Mary Beth Leon (2011-2013) and Toni Griffin (2019-2022) are pictured in the Converse Memorial Building at the Malden Public Library. AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles. Restrictions apply) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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