Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 6 den AADD -FREEHappy Valentine's Day to all our readers! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Next big decision for Malden school officials: ‘Masks...or no masks’ Gov. Baker announces lifting of mask mandate in Massachusetts public schools; local cities and towns may set own policies M Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 By Steve Freker any in Malden and wherever his legions of former players and students are now are mourning this week the sudden loss of former longtime Malden High School Varsity Head Football Coach Paul Finn. Coach Finn passed away unexpectedly last Saturday. He was 74 years-old. He would have been 75 in less than a month, on March 5. Coach Finn was a member of one of the most well-known Malden families in city history, several of whom were major contributors in the fi elds of athletics and education. MASKS OR NO MASKS: Gov. Charlie Baker ordered the mask mandate in Massachusetts’ public schools to be lifted on February 28, but it will still be up to individual school districts if they choose to continue them or lift them in their own city or town. (Courtesy Photo) By Steve Freker M alden school offi cials will be facing a big decision soon, due to a major announcement on Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker. Gov. Baker held a press conference where he announced state offi cials are phasing out the mask mandates for students and staff in Massachusetts public schools as of Monday, February 28. This means that as of Feb. 28, no one in the schools will be required to wear a protective mask as per previous COVID-19 protocols. Students and staff have been required to wear masks under state mandates since the declaration of the pandemic in March 2020. Gov. Baker said, given the increasing availability of vaccines, antiviral treatments and rapid tests, “It’s time to give our kids a sense of normalcy and lift the mask mandate on a statewide basis for schools.” Still, it will up to individual school districts to make their own decisions over whether wearing masks in their school buildings will – or will not – be continued. Students and staff will be allowed to continue to wear masks at their own personal discretion, regardless of what local districts decide. In Malden, it is expected city and school offi cials, including Mayor Gary Christenson, who is also chairperson of the Malden School Committee, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Health Department Director Chris Webb, members of the Malden School Committee and others will convene before that Feb. 28 edict date and decide which course will be pursued. The citywide mask mandate in Malden for indoor establishments was ordered to be lifted last week by Mayor Christenson, in a related decision. In Malden and in most other cities and towns across the state, numbers of positive COVID-19 cases have plummeted steadily for the past several weeks, citywide and in the school district. In recent weeks, the number of cases reported in the 6,300-plus MASKS | SEE PAGE 1 Former varsity football coach Paul Finn passed away on Saturday, February 5. (Courtesy Photo) He was the longest-serving Malden High School head football coach of the modern era, E Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Malden mourns passing of longtime, 26-year former varsity football coach Paul Finn Served more than 30 years as a teacher and administrator in Malden Public Schools leading the Golden Tornado program for 26 seasons (19731998) and served as a teacher and administrator for over 30 years, from 1973 until his retirement in 2006. Coach Finn was born and raised in Malden, was a star student-athlete at both Malden High School (Class of 1965) and Amherst College, and then became the youngest head coach, in any sport, at the time, when he took over the reins of the MHS Football program at age 25 in 1973. Most recently, he had lived many years in Melrose, at the COACH | SEE PAGE 8 Mystic Valley Eagles Boys Swim Team Crowned Champions 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. See story on page 14. (Advocate fi le photo)
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 3 Malden High School curriculum addition has helped students expand horizons SNOW BLOWER Flex Block introduction has enhanced membership, operation of extracurricular activities, clubs at MHS SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM By Fatima Dahbani M alden High School’s newthis-school-year Flex Block has proven to be a valuable asset to the extracurricular side of school community activities. On “Gold” days, Flex Block is incorporated into the schedule where it’s a period divided into two time allotments: Enrichment session and Joy session. It’s when students can have time in their day for enrichment and support because, as MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo and other administrators have acknowledged, school can be stressful for students. Flex is used by – and is very popular with students and staff – for a variety of reasons, and a key benefit is that previous “afterschool only” clubs are taking advantage of this block to find more time to meet. “That was one of the key intents of the introduction of Flex Block this school year, as part of our major focus – as a school staff – on the social and emotional health of our students,” Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo said. “We are very excited about the increased participation of many of our students, particularly our 9th and 10th graders, in our extracurricular clubs. They missed all of that when we were in remote learning mode.” “The Flex Block lets our students and staff use their time during the school day for club and other activity meetings, leaving the afterschool time for even more support time for academics and other pursuits,” Mastrangelo added. CURRICULUM| SEE PAGE 16 The addition of Flex Block at Malden High School has improved the operation of extracurricular clubs at MHS. (Advocate Photo) The MHS principal also noted that Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy had instituted a grading policy for the new-this-year Flex Block so that students will receive academic credit and grades for their participation in the Flex Block program. One newly formed group in particular that now uses Flex Block for its meeting time is the Spanish Heritage Club.“This club was designed by students… a group of students proposed the club and needed an advisor so I volunteered my Flex Block so that they could organize and run
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Malden Delegation Announces $400,000 to Address Vaccine Equity Efforts in Malden S enator Lewis and Representatives Steve Ultrino, Paul Donato, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian are pleased to announce that Cambridge Health Alliance – Malden Care Center has received $400,000 through the Department of Public Health to address vaccine hesitancy, as part of the State’s Vaccine Equity Initiative. 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This online survey is available through February 16 at mbta.com/SWA-survey. “The MBTA has made great progress in working toward a fully accessible service, from upgrading stations to operator trainings to the design and procurement of new vehicles – but we know there’s always more we can be doing,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The results of this survey will help us to better understand how we can better communicate with riders about important accessibility and T-related topics.” The MBTA is more accessible than ever before. Over the last several years, the T has upgraded more than 20 stations to make them fully accessible, constructed more than 50 new station elevators, purchased new buses with ramps and reconfi gured seating layout with more space, designed and purchased its most accessible subway cars yet, retrained operators and station agents on safety and accessibility, partnered with a new customer advisory committee to involve riders in key decisions, and more. Despite these achievements, the MBTA recognizes that there is still more work to do, especially in sharing information inclusively and engaging with as many riders (or future riders) with disabilities and/ or older adults to shape important decisions about the future of accessibility at the T. With this in mind, SWA designed this online survey to help supplement feedback from riders and future riders about the kinds of communication barriers that exist, how the MBTA can narrow the information gap in communicating with riders and how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts about important accessibility and MBTA-related issues. Through this survey’s results as well as other outreach eff orts, the MBTA hopes to develop strategies to better connect with riders, particularly non-native-English speakers and older adults. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplifi ed Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Haitian Creole. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. 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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Malden Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday – Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Christie retires By Peter F. Levine A fter 48 years of dedicated public service, Elizabeth “Betty” Christie (the longest tenured full-time employee of the city) retired. Betty has been a staple at City Hall and the TreaLaw 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 surer’s Office for many of those years – known and beloved by colleagues and residents alike. The date for history to note was Thursday, Jan 27. When I first heard that Betty was retiring from the Treasurer’s Office, I was saddened. Not because she loves my columns, or she is always a pleasure to work with whenever I would do business there, but because it is the end of an era. Betty started her career in 1974, working 48 years for the City of Malden, in a Malden quite different from today’s Malden, in a world quite different from today’s. As I thought more on her retirement, speaking with her about it also, I was happy that Betty would be getting some much-deserved time off from the hectic pace of the 9-5 working life. Some Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Christie background...Betty was a force of nature. A certainty in an unLaw 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 Betty Christie gets VIP treatment from Mayor Gary Christenson on her last day of employment at City Hall. (Courtesy Photo) certain world, from what sources from up on high have told me, she successfully managed the window at the Treasurer’s Office on a daily basis with almost perfect attendance year after year, after year. She’s assisted tens of thousands of Maldonians in person (my mom included), processed millions of payments and been happy to do it each and every day (with a smile most of the time, stern Betty when necessary – insert smiley face). As a resident of Malden her whole life (and Malden High School graduate), Betty has seen the city grow into what it is today: a vibrant, diverse community that we can all stand tall and be proud of. Betty was indeed part of making this happen. In her capacity in the T’s Office collecting the funds needed to support all the city’s initiatives that we enjoy today, Betty can look back with pride at her and the city’s accomplishments. For real! Loved this quote by the Director of the T’s Office, Dan Grover: “People come and go in this city but Betty has shown that you need not go far to leave an indelible impression upon your co-workers and the city in which she has dedicated so much of her life to. Betty, you will be missed greatly by all of us here in the office as well as by those in City Hall and all the constituents you have helped day after day, year after year and decade after decade. I wish you the best of health and happiness in your retirement and am happy to say I have had the privilege of working with you.” Ten fun Elizabeth “Betty” Christie facts: • First day, 1974 • 48 years working for the city • At four City Hall locations • Under six Treasurers • Voting for 10 Presidents during that span and serving six Mayors • In the year Betty started at the old City Hall, 1974, The Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali defeat George Foreman in Zaire, Africa. • In the year Betty started at the old City Hall, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned. • In the year Betty started at the old City Hall, 1974, Leonardo DiCaprio was born. • In the year Betty started at the old City Hall, 1974, Carl Douglas’s “Kung Fu Fighting” reached number one on the pop charts. Well, another Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Christie is not walking through the front door of City Hall any time soon. Betty was a very special employee as well as a very special person. Her presence at City Hall will be missed for years to come. I always enjoyed our times interacting as I would visit the Treasurer’s Office. So did my mom. You will be dearly missed, my friend. For those who do not know Betty, for those that knew Betty, for those who will befriend Betty in the future, here is a small peek into Betty’s life. Enjoy... 1. My full name is...Elizabeth “Betty” Christie 2. I am currently...recently retired. 3. I am saving up for...a new car. 4. My home is in... Malden. 5. I love people who...are sincere. 6. Something I say a lot is...“It is what it is.” 7. I consider myself to be...a caring person. 8. I need to have...stability in my life. 9. My favorite movie of all time is...“Fiddler on the Roof.” 10. My all-time role model is... my maternal grandmother. MALDEN: TODAY| SEE PAGE 9
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 7 NEW RENTAL APARTMENTS AT ST. THERESE EVERETT, MA COMING SUMMER 2022! 77 new affordable apartments for seniors, with a health center on the first floor (Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly) providing services to residents and community members. Head of Household must be 62 years or older to qualify for housing at St. Therese. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH APRIL 19 Applications can be found online at: www.TheNeighborhoodDevelopers.org/st-therese Or picked up in person at: Winn Residential 4 Gerrish Ave. Rear, Chelsea MA 02150 Office is wheelchair accessible and open: Mon, Wed, Thurs., Fri. 9am-5pm Tuesdays until 7 pm Applications can also be mailed to you upon request. Mailed applications must be postmarked by April 19, 2022. Deadline for completed applications at the above address: In person only by 4pm, April 19, 2022 Information Sessions Thursday, February 10, 2022, 2PM Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 7PM Information Sessions will be held via Zoom. Register in advance at www.TheNeighborhoodDevelopers.org/sttherese. Sessions will be posted to YouTube after the event. Translation will be provided. Attendance is not required to be selected for a housing unit. Selection by lottery. Attendance is not required to be selected for a housing unit. Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply. For more info or reasonable accommodations, call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 TTY: 800-439-2370 St. Therese and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the leasing, rental, sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control.
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 COACH | FROM PAGE 1 Malden-Melrose city line, right next to Pine Banks Park. In recent years, Coach Finn could often be seen walking a route around the park, at times pushing a stroller with one of his six grandchildren. During the spring, he would frequently stop and watch some of the Malden High baseball games or practices. Though he retired as head football coach after 26 seasons following the 1998 season, he maintained his connection to the community and the football program by attending games, including the famed Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day game —including this past one in 2021, a 12-10 Malden win— and the biennial Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame banquet, at which he especially enjoyed when one of his former players or coaching colleagues were being honored. "Coach Finn was a well-respected, much-loved coach and educator in the Malden Public Schools who touched so many lives in his over two decades as Malden High football coach and over 30 years as an educator," said Malden Public Schools Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey. "He was one of a kind and he will be deeply missed. Our athletic program and all of its coaches and players off er our condolences to Coach Finn's family and friends on their loss." Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. to some, he was the one they credited for saving their lives. This was the wealth and status that Paul sought after." His family also related that after retirement, Paul trained for and ran the Boston Marathon, crossing the fi nish line at the young age of 54. He hung up his running sneakers after that, but continued to walk every single day. He loved to Coach Paul Finn roamed the sidelines at Macdonald Stadium as head football coach for 26 seasons and loved being at the Thanksgiving Day games against Medford with Nedlam. (Courtesy Photo) Coach Finn himself was as esteemed inductee of the Golden Tornado Hall of Fame, in a rare honor, as both a Coach and a former student-athlete, the only individual to be so honored. His late father, Roy Finn, was the founder of the Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for Malden High School sports, in the late 1950s, and a longtime custodian at the high school. The Malden High gymnasium is named in Roy Finn's honor.Coach Finn, Roy Finn and two other family members, Peter Finn and Maryann Finn are also inductees in the Hall of Fame. Coach Finn was also a member of the Massachusetts State Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2006. At Malden High School he was especially proud of being a key member of the 1964 Golden Tornado Tech Tourney State Basketball Championship Team, as well as catching two touchdown passes in his senior year Thanksgiving Day win over Medford, in 1964. He played football for Malden under the late, legendary Bill Tighe, with whom he maintained a lifelong friendship, sharing a weekly, Saturday morning breakfast with his mentor right up until Coach Tighe's passing at age 96, in April, 2020. After high school, Coach Finn attended Amherst College where he played football and rugby and was a proud member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Here he met some of his lifelong friends and Jean, the mother of his three children. After graduating Amherst in Banking with a hometown touch. 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His wife, Marian, was his partner in all things. They enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas, Florida and Palm Springs and of course to “The Roadside”. No one doted on Paul more than Marian and vice versa. Their love for each other was unconditional and inspirational. Coach Finn was the son of the late Roy and Lorraine Finn and the brother of Peter Finn and Maryann Finn. He the father of Allison, Meaghan and Christopher and their spouses Wayne, Michael and Elizabeth. He was the grandfather of Claire, Paige, Henry, Caroline, Jake, and Abigail. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and hundreds of former players, students and colleagues in the coaching and education fi elds. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours are TONIGHT Friday, February 11 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., Melrose. The Finn Family asks that all attendees of Paul’s celebration of life wear Blue and Gold to honor their favorite Golden Tornado. Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park F Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF 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 781333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 9 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 11. I respect people who...are truthful. 12. The best thing anyone has ever said to me is... “You can do it, Betty!” 13. I am happy when...I am with my family. 14. I find watching animal videos funny/hilarious. 15. I am named after…no one in particular. 16. I have one child, a daughter. 17. The farthest I’ve ever been from home is...sunny Florida. 18. My special talents are...putting stuff together. 19. I have two pets (cats). 20. I never played sports as a youngster. It is said in Malden today, tomorrow and yesterday... Very sad to see that they tore down the old Blue Star building. Watched the Red Sox win Game 1 of the 1975 World Series, 6-0, there at a corner table on Route One’s first big-screen TV. In 1990 I discovered Preacher Jack there as he held residency on Sunday nights. Disappointing to see such a cherished relic from our past gone – a place where the soundtrack of our younger days was played out. Very happy to report that Exchange Street has not been dug up and haphazardly put back together in nearly two months! Miracles do happen! Insert smiley face. On deck must be Highland Avenue! Looks like they tore it up, went to lunch and forgot to put it back together again after said lunch. Good grief, what a mess! I am fit as a fiddle (thank you to all who reached out to me) and ready to get back to bringing you all the Malden news that is vital to your existence – more hard-hitting questions lobbed at local pols and more updates on the best cemetery director in the Commonwealth, Jimmy “Stinger” Cahill. “The Beast That Ate Maplewood Square” has an insatiable appetite and is apparently, heartless. Stay tuned for the next episode of what will “The Beast That Ate Maplewood Square” eat next. “What you are about to read is a matter of human record. Explain it: we cannot. Disprove it: we cannot. We simply invite you to explore with us the amazing world of the Unknown ... to take that One Step ... Beyond.” Newly retired Betty Christie is one of the last Maldonians that can brag they worked in all four City Hall buildings. Betty started in 1974 at the original City Hall on Main Street next to “Jack in the Box.” If those walls could talk! Mark Twain spoke there. Not at Jack in the Box, the old City Hall, I mean. Lawbreakers languished in prehistoric jail cells. Otis Campbell sleeping one off in the Mayberry jail it was not. When the “Beast That Ate Pleasant Street” reared its ugly head in the middle of Pleasant Street an extra five minutes were added to Betty’s commute. A disaster for the public and employees alike the moment doors opened. Malden even survived the “glory hole” days. “The Beast That Ate Pleasant Street’s” days were numbered, though. Maldonians waited patiently for Gary “The Beast Slayer” Christenson to walk through that door and “tear that building down.” City Hall scattered at that point, with Betty taking up residence at 110 Pleasant St. until 215 Pleasant St. opened its door. That was Betty’s long, strange trip. True story. Yet more “Musings” from the inimitable pen of the late John O’Brien, whose wit and wisdom endeared him to generations of Malden High School students, Maldonians and faculty members at MHS Here are a few more witticisms (with 1974 in mind) from his iconic “Musings” column taken from a biweekly newspaper called the “Malden Sun-Times” (their motto: “In Malden for Good”) SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13 LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (Weather permitting) WE SELL CIGARS & ACCESSORIES from 1974 (in honor of Betty and Tricky Dick): • “Nixon was caught between the house brokers and the housebreakers.” • “Nixon had the fix on.” • “Truman said, ‘If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.’ Milhous changed that to: ‘If you can’t stand the smell, get out of the bathroom.’” • “The Red Sox could use Milhous as a first base coach. He ought to be good at stealing signs.” • “Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light what strange creeps we did find in the Watergate building.” • “Milhous admits he is not gregarious and denies that he is nefarious.” • “Maybe the Milhous Library could be built on Alcatraz.” • “Milhous hopes his fellow Americans are fallow Americans.” • “Where were you in the Watergate, daddy.” “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – get well soon to the “gregarious one” Kevin Alkins. By the time this appears in print the “Big Dog” will probably be up and around doing what he does best. Wise guys out there may snidely remark, “What exactly does he do best?!” To the haters out there, Kevin, I say, we know. All of Malden knows my friend. And we love and respect you for that! Get well, my friend with the huge personality, not only because you promised me some nice Malden Police swag, but because I miss you barking out for all to hear, “Don’t stand around, buy a round!” Postscript: In memory of Elizabeth Christie…Clarence to George in “It’s A Wonderful Life” – “Strange, isn’t it? Each (wo) man’s life touches so many other lives. When (s)he isn’t around, (s) he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t (s)he?” 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 11, 2022 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office reaccredited by American Correctional Association MASKS | FROM PAGE 1 MASK MANDATE LIFTED: Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced the mask mandate is to be lifted on Monday, Feb. 28 in Massachusetts public schools. (Courtesy Photo) and nearly 500 staff population has been in the single digits in every school, well under 1% of the entire district population. Some statewide medical experts have already spoken in favor of Gov. Baker’s announced lifting of the mask mandate. Massachusetts Medical Society President Carole Allen said in a statement published online Wednesday, “Cautiously relaxing in-school masking mandates ... is appropriate,” though noting offi cials should be ready to reinstate the mask mandate should the COVID-19 virus surge again. Two years into the pandemic, in general, there are public health offi cials and researchers across Massachusetts who often disagree sharply about prevention strategies, acceptable levels of risk and the defi nition of safety. However, across all age groups, Massachusetts’s overall youth vaccination rates are well ahead of the national average, as Gov. Baker related this week. For instance, since the fall, roughly half of state residents ages fi ve to 11 have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The numbers are around 60% for those ages 12-17 and a bit higher for ages 17-23. There could be pushback in some communities regarding the lifting of the mask mandate. According to news reports on Wednesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced she had met with “70 of the top students in the Boston Public Schools” and that students had told her they prefer to continue the mask mandate in the BPS schools. Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and members of the Middlesex Sheriff 's Offi ce are shown holding an ACA Accreditation certifi cate outside the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction on February 2. (Courtesy Photo) B ILLERICA – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) has earned reaccreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) for the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction with perfect compliance on all mandatory standards, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian announced. “Each day, the men and women of the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce work tirelessly to ensure the safety of those in our ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE...Wonderful Two Family offers 7/3 rooms, 3/1 bedrooms. Main level offer spacious living room open to large dining room, updated, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, finished family room in lower level. Second unit offer living room, eat-in kitchen and bedroom with laminate flooring. Updated roof and mostly replacement windows, two driveways, level lot, desirable location, close to shopping and major routes. Great opportunity to own and collect rent! Offered at $699,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma care while preparing individuals to make a successful return home,” said Koutoujian. “Through all of their efforts they play an invaluable role in protecting and serving not only Middlesex County’s 1.6 million residents, but the entire Commonwealth. This re-accreditation is further affi rmation of their incredible professionalism and dedication.” The MSO was formally awarded reaccreditation following a successful audit in July 2021 and a fi nal presentation before the ACA’s Commission on Accreditation for Corrections in Phoenix in early January. The ACA fi rst accredited the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in 2015 and reaccredited it in 2018. In each of the three accreditation cycles, the MSO had perfect scores on all mandatory standards. Maldonians named to Endicott College Dean’s List B EVERLY – Malden residents Stefany Foley, Cheryl Mei and Alexa Murray were named to the Dean’s List at Endicott College for the 2021 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 11 Meet the 2022 MHS Girls’ Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes MHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes, pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Ina Tolete, Aamaya Johnson, Angelina Colon, Maritza Ramos-Perez, Kimberly Vo and Taylor Lee; back row: Head Coach Scott Marino, Adriana Velasco, Victoria Gammon, Nevaeh Cherilus, Nyandeng Yak, Ramneet Chahal, Yasmine Alayan and Lisette Curran. (Note: Ramneet Chahal is/was also listed in the last caption of the story as being on the JV team.) Malden High School Junior Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes during their recent game against Medford High School, pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Mia Hernandez, Kimberly Tropnas, Taylor Lee, Fatih Alae and Liliana DeSantis-Cail; back row: Shania Bernard, Becky Huang, Nehemie Joseph, Ramneet Chahal and Amanda Fowke. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) (Note: Ramneet is also listed in this story as being on the varsity team; Fatih might be a last name, not first.) Senior Guard Kimberly Vo Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball seniors, pictured from left to right: Kimberly Vo, Lisette Curran, Yasmine Alayan and Nevaeh Cherilus with Head Coach Scott Marino. Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball sophomores, pictured from left to right: Aamaya Johnson, Taylor Lee, Angelina Colon, Victoria Gammon and Ramneet Chahal with Head Coach Scott Marino. Head Coach Scott Marino with Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball juniors, pictured from left to right: Maritza Ramos-Perez, Adriana Velasco and Nyandeng Yak. Senior Forward Yasmine Alayan Head Coach Scott Marino and Assistant Coach Brian Sacco addressed the team during a recent practice. The lone Malden High School Girls' Varsity Basketball freshman on the team, Ina Tolete, is shown with Head Coach Scott Marino. Senior Guard Kimberly Vo spun the ball on her finger. Senior Guard Lisette Curran spun the ball on her finger. The girls formed a pyramid on the court. Senior Guard Lisette Curran dribbled the ball in a crossover.
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Meet the 2022 MHS Varsity Swimming Golden Tornadoes Malden High School Varsity Swimming Golden Tornadoes, pictured from left to right: Abby Tang, Saura Rathore, Molly Sewell, Catherine Kinuthia, Larissa Retamero Granja, Hailey Tran, Joslyn Nguyen and Luiza Fernandes; middle row: Steven Leung, Wara Ramirez, Lanyu Liang, Marie Cheng, Sarah Oliveira, Kyle Lee and Jaansher Saeed; back row: Ivan Wu, Joao Santos, AnnaElisa Araujo, Ayman Ali, Racha Oumark, Joyce Zhou, James Zhou, Alexander Viveros, Ryan Li, Liam Bloom, Nimon Jusufi, Nathan Nguyen and Tony Giech with Asst. Coach John Parcellin. Not pictured: Head Coach Jessica Bisson and Asst. Coach Elyse Valente. Siblings Joslyn and Nathan Nguyen (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Freshmen, pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Lanyu Liang, Hailey Tran and Joslyn Nguyen; standing: Marie Cheng, James Zhou and AnnaElise Araujo. Seniors during a recent swim meet at Malden High School, pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Abby Tang, Catherine Kinuthia and Molly Sewell; standing: Ayman Ali, Tony Giech, Jaansher Saeed and Sarah Oliveira. Captains, pictured from left to right: Abby Tang, Tony Giech, Sarah Oliveira and Molly Sewell. FBI warns public of romance scams R omance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring and believable. Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites. The scammer’s intention is to establish a relationship as quickly as possible, endear himself to the victim and gain trust. Scammers may propose marriage and make plans to meet in person, but that will never happen. Eventually, they will ask for money. Scam artists often say they are in the construction industry and are engaged in projects outside the United States. That makes it easier to avoid meeting in person – and more plausible when they ask for money for a medical emergency or unexpected legal fee. If someone you meet online needs your bank account information to deposit money, they are most likely using your account to carry out other theft and fraud schemes. Tips for avoiding romance scams • Be careful what you post and make public online; scammers can use details shared on social media and dating sites to better understand and target you. • Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches to see if the image, name or details have been used elsewhere. • Go slowly and ask lots of questions. • Beware if the individual seems too perfect or quickly asks you to leave a dating service or social media site to communicate directly. • Beware if the individual attempts to isolate you from friends and family or requests inappropriate photos or financial information that could later be used to extort you. • Beware if the individual promises to meet in person but then always comes up with an excuse why he or she can’t; if you haven’t met the person after a few months, for whatever reason, you have good reason to be suspicious. • Never send money to anyone you have only communicated with online or by phone.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 13 Tornado Boys fall to tough Patriots team, 48-37 Jason Ong of Malden sinks a lay-up late in the fourth period. Jason Ong shoots for two while surrounded by Revere players. Ihssan Mourouane goes for two late in the fourth period to keep his team ahead of Malden High. Pat’s Jack D'Ambrosio flies up the court during GBL play at Malden on Tuesday. Revere’s Jack D'Ambrosio gets aggressive with two Malden defenders to keep his team in the lead. Reve r e ’s Revere’s James Clauto gets fouled as he goes in for a layup against Malden. J ame s C l au t o analyzing his next move as Tornado defender Ryan Dalencour waits. Golden Tornado speedster Ryan Dalencour shows his quick feet. Malden’s Kidus Paulos keeps off a Patriot defender before he dashes for the basket. Patriot Alejandro Hincapie focuses at the foul line. Pat’s Ihssan Mourouane gets fouled as he goes in for a layup. Golden Tornados Ronald Nguyen shows off his handling skills against Revere defenders on Tuesday at the Finn Gym. Tornado center Javon Kanu executes a nifty layup against the Revere defense. (Advocate photos by Mike Riley)
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: GBL Fall All-Star Teams feature some solid performers Everett, Malden and Revere players are named to League All-Star Teams By Steve Freker T he Greater Boston League named its Fall All-Star Teams and many players from the Advocate's readership area of Everett, Malden and Revere. Following are the GBL Football All-Stars: Everett — Jayden Clerveaux - MVP, Ismael Zamor, Cam Mohammed, Moses Seide, Jaylen Murphy, Jayden Biggi, Marcus Scott, Syeed Gibbs Revere — Augusto Goncalves, Mark Marchese, Max Doucette, Wilmer Rodriguez Mejia, Elmahdi El Kaouakibi Malden — JustinDesimone,Mackenley Anasthal Coach of the Year: Rob DiLoreto (Everett) ***** Following are the Boys Soccer All-Stars: Everett— Luan Cruz, Guilherme Moraes Malden— Ama Chettri, Josh Angulo-Gonzlaez Revere— David Marquez, Santiago Grajales MVP— Rafael Gross (MVP); Coach of the Year— Mike Pertrides (Medford) **** Following are the Girls Soccer All-Stars: Everett— Marianna Madrigal Orrego, Layla Bettancuir-Cardona Malden— Olivia Donahue, Sara Dzeferagix Revere—Carolina Bettero, Nahomy Martinez, Samarah Paiva MVP- Anna Flaherty (Lynn Classical), Carolina Bettero (Revere) *** Following are the Girls Volleyball All-Stars: Everett — Ashley Hernandez Malden — Lissette Curran, Riley Strano Revere — Tassya DaCosta, Gianna Mahoney MVP- Chloe Clement (Lynn Classical); Coach of the Year— Coach LeBlanc (Lynn Classical) **** GBL Cross Country All Stars Boys : MVP Sam Buckley - Somerville Name - School Sam Buckley -Somerville Atticus Kaye - Somerville Atticus Borggaard- Somerville Marcos Ruiz - Malden Sam Orcutt -Medford Ian Padilla - Chelsea Chris Hart - Medford EamonMcHale- Lynn English Nick Wong -Malden Calvin Wicks -Somerville Wesley Mompremier - Everett *** Girls: Co-MVPs Anna Casey -Medford, Iasmin DeSousa-Vieira- Medford Name - School Anna Casey - Medford Iasmin DeSousa-Vieira- Medford Giselle Rodriguez - Chelsea Charlotte Johnson - Somerville Anna Siebler- Somerville Rocio Gonzalez Castillo- Revere Rikita BK - Medford Cindy Luxama - Somerville Yasmin Riazi - Revere Mia Kebreau- Lynn Classical Coach of the Year: Boys -Sean Fitzgerald (Somerville), Girls -Lou Ruggiero & Tom Lynch (Medford) ***** Following are the GBL Field Hockey All-Stars: Malden: Peyton Lightbody Darryn Ho Lydia Li Everett: Omar Marshall Jessica Colman Melissa Lopes Revere: Skyla DeSimone Alannah Burke Shayna Smith. ***** Following are the GBL Golf All-Stars: Malden/Revere Alexio Trichillo Everett Mackenzie Powers MVRCS Boys Varsity Swim Team Crowned CAC Champions Special to Th e Advocate The MVRCS Boys varsity swimming team wrapped up a phenomenal regular season last Thursday at the CAC Championship meet held at Shawsheen Tech. The boys competed against some of conference’s best. The boys came out of the meet besting the CAC competition across the board to take home the hardware for the 14th time in as many attempts. The fi - nal scores refl ected a truly full team fi nish, highlighted by the boys winning every individual and relay even In the fi rst event of the day, the Boys 200 medley relay team junior Jeremy Cheng, sophomore Jason Yan and juniors Aiden Acuna, and Armando Indresano finished with a time of 1:44.29 besting the fi eld by nearly 20 seconds. This time was the top time the boys have swum this season. In the next event, the 200 freestyle Acuna-Rosa led the way for an eagles 1-2-3-4 fi nish in 1:48.13. Fellow eagles, freshman Adrian Chang fi nished in 2:11. 27; sophomore George George in 2:12.62; and junior Daniel Nguyen in 2:13.31. Up next was the 200 Individual medley, Yan continued to dominate this race within the conference, winning by over 5 seconds to fellow Eagle junior Ramy El-Aafer with a time of 2:20, right on his lifetime best inthe event. 8th grader Aris Catic snuck into 4th place with a lifetime best of 2:29.52 a drop of over 10 seconds to his previous best. Rounding out the scorers in the event was sophomore Minh Tran in 2:37.08, a lifetime best for him. In the 50 freestyle Indresano, defended his conference crown in 23.00, 8th grader Jaden Anthony, competing in his fi rst eve CAC meet followed closely in 25.35 for a 3rd place fi nish. Senior Matthew Loue was 5th in 26.55 and rounding out the scoring was 8th grader Christian Antonucci in 27.41. Next up in the 100 butterfl y, Cheng lit up the pool in a lifetime best of 52.12, Jeremy’s time ranks around the top in the state so far this year. 8th Grader Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso dropped 2 seconds to fi nish in a lifetime best of 1:02.75 and secure second place. El-Aafer was third in 1:10.05, and fi nally junior Bryan Li completed the scoring in the event in 1:18.12 good for an 8th place fi nish. In the boys 100 freestyle, Indresano continued to stake his claim as the fastest man in the water for the conference, fi nishing in 50.27. The Eagle boys took 4 of the top 5 spots in the event, with Anthony coming in 3rd in 55.17 followed by 8th grader Dylan Phan in 58.00. Matthew Loue completed the event in 5th place and a lifetime best of 58.30. In the 500 freestyle, Aiden Acuna-Rosa was simply sensational, leading the way in a new Eagles team record of 4:54.92. Acuna-Rosa’s time was a full 4 second drop from his previous best and puts him in prime position to score among the top in the state in the coming weeks. Following behind Aiden in 3rd and 4th place were 8th grade brothers, Thomas and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso, both fi nished in lifetime bests of 5:30.36 and 5:42.41 respectively. Nguyen fi nished in 6th place in 6:15.67. In the 200 freestyle relay, Cheng, Indresano, Acuna-Rosa, and Anthony took first place by over 12 second in 1:35.51. Yan was back in the pool for the 100 backstroke and did not disappoint. Shaving almost a full second off his lifetime best Jason took the gold in 1:00.54. Phan completed the 1-2 fi nish for the eagles coming in at a lifetime best of 1:04.53. Li was in 4th place and freshman Chang completed the scoring with a 5th place fi nish. In the fi nal individual event of the night, Cheng led the eagles to taking 4 of the top 5 spots. Jeremy fi nished in a state cut of 1:03.14; in second place was Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso in a lifetime best of 1:11.76. In 4th and 5th place were Catic and Antonucci. Finally in the 400 freestyle relay, the team of Anthony, ElAafer, Yan and Phan blew away the fi eld by over 15 seconds in 3:46.19. "We simply were on fire today. What I am most impressed by is the signifi cant contribution by the younger swimmers on this team. We have asked a lot from them over the course of the season in terms of dedication, practice time, and meets. They have continued to respond in a very positive way. As I said early this year, the future is very bright here at Mystic Valley,” stated Coach Andrew DiGiacomo.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 15 Banner Found in Forestdale Cemetery Maldonians receive second-quarter honors at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School T he following Malden residents were named to the High Honor Roll for the second quarter at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School: Grade 12: Adam Housni, Rintaro Inomata and Son Tran. Grade 11: Eric Wang. Grade 10: Lukas Deguire, Alicia Leung, Breana Nansamba, Angelica Nocera, Ameya Panchal, Alexander Sokolovic, Ashley Tham, NhatMinh Tran, Aimy Tran and Jasmine Zhao. Grade 9: Brianna Gesnaldo, Sophea Giech, Isabella He, Sophia Marcus, Anthony Rutkauskas, Sierra Soares, Crystal Tang, Matthew Weng and Winiel Xie. Grade 8: Yukino Inomata, T his banner was turned into The Advocate after it was found in Forestdale Cemetery in Malden. Anyone with information about its owner is asked to contact The Advocate at 617-387-2200. Shravya Medarametla, Britney-Meghan Nayiga, Celeste Offiong, Amanda Thuy Pham, Addison Romprey, Robensline Seide, Minhduy Tran, Mathew Xie and Iris Zhao. Grade 7: Kai Danoff, Laila Eddaouia, Madot Guesh, Sadra Hashempour, Noah Henok, Nai Osman, Saloni Parikh, Angelina Kailyn Ricciardone, Amira Sabir, Willie To and Afnaan Zeabi. To be on the High Honor Roll, a student needs to finish the quarter with no grade lower than an A-. To be on the Honor Roll, a student needs to finish the quarter with no grade lower than a B-. The following Malden residents were named to the Honor Roll: Grade 12: Allen Bulic, Olivia Correale, Gianna Gray, Dhyey Patel, Ashley Pham, Shamus Royds, Kim Tran and Amora Velic. Grade 11: Asal Bahrampouri, Andy Chen, Jasmine Chen, Ryan Chen, Isabella Chu, Ryan Diep, Isabella Elmoussaoui, Alexandria Manseau, Daniel Nguyen, Rayan Oukani, Amy Pham, Euba Tafese and Jack Vejar. Grade 10: Rim Badaoui, Jonathan Brandano, Stephen Carter, Nora Fatimi, Ryan Hartnett, Makda Johannes, Kavinprasad Kanagaraju, Gabriella Lajoie, Inssaf Machouk, Coralie Mondesir, Mahum Sheikh, Nari Steele, Diora Velic, Crystal Wu and Jason Yan. Grade 9: Adrian Chang, Jayden Chu, Ethan Danoff, Christopher Janvier, Calvin Lam, Christ Leconte, Neisha Maurin, Melissa Moura, Anirudh Seethamraju and Roodlyana Seide. Grade 8: Lucia Antonucci, Christian Antonucci, Michael Brandano, Nicolas-Armando Caballero, James Cahill, Reem Chaouchi, Cain Chen, Cody Chen, Serina Chen, Eseta Guesh, Kyle Hoang, Luciano Jacques, Diane Joseph, Ateng Kuany, Udhayjeet Kumar, Jacob Lee, Keenan Lee, Nicholas Li, Cameron Martins, Carolina Notaro Machado, Caitlin Nylin, Raphael Orcino, Josh Pereira, Courtney Twist, Arleigh Wilde and Edwin Zhang. Grade 7: Amisha Arora, Emily Bradbury, Henley Cabe, Cady Chen, Madison Correia, Melat Dawit, Noah Elbadaoui, Remisha KC, Darren Kearney, Marisa Mantilla, Nora Moudni, Sayuri Panchal, Sep Pierre-Louis, Jatin Punj and Abbey Timothee. Statewide school mask requirement will be lifted on Feb. 28 D epartment of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley recently announced that the statewide mask requirement for K-12 schools will be lifted on February 28. At that time, DESE and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recommend, students and faculty should still wear masks in certain scenarios consistent with DESE’s COVID-19 protocols. The decision was made in consultation with infectious disease physicians, DPH and other medical experts. Vaccinations are the best protection against COVID-19, and Massachusetts has among the highest vaccination rates of young people and is a national leader in overall vaccination. In Massachusetts, 52 percent of all individuals who are fully vaccinated have received a booster dose, compared to 42 percent of the national population. Massachusetts also has nation-leading school testing programs, including a newly launched at-home testing program for students and educators. These testing options will remain in place. “With Massachusetts a national leader in vaccinating kids, combined with our robust testing programs, it is time to lift the mask mandate in schools and give students and staff a sense of normalcy after dealing with enormous challenges over the past two years,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We have all the tools to keep schools safe as we move into dealing with the next phase of managing COVID.” “Schools are safe environments, most children now have had access to vaccinations that greatly reduce the risk for severe disease for several months, and thousands of families across the Commonwealth have taken this opportunity to protect their children,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “This is the right time to lift the mask mandate, and we will continue to encourage vaccination and host clinics at any school that wants to hold one to further protect their students from COVID.” The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) will also lift the mask requirements currently in place for all licensed child care providers effective February 28, and EEC will allow programs to develop policies specific to the children they serve. EEC will release additional guidance for programs next week. With the lifting of the statewide mask requirement, school districts no longer need to request a waiver from DESE to remove masks in school buildings where 80 percent of staff and students are vaccinated. Masking will be a community choice in schools across the Commonwealth, regardless of vaccination rates within a school; however, a school district could establish a local requirement. Many schools across the Commonwealth have already reached the vaccination benchmark and requested permission to remove masks. To date, DESE has received 68 requests from schools that submitted attestations that 80 percent of their students and staff are vaccinated. DESE has approved 42 requests and is in the process of reviewing another 21 requests before the statewide requirement ends. “In a state with one of the highest vaccine acceptance rates in the country and the state with the second highest vaccination rates among 5- to 11-year-olds, we must navigate the careful transition into opening up our society while simultaneously employing public health mitigation strategies. We are moving from mask requirement to mask optional, and we want school districts to move along with the state by making it optional, while still creating supportive environments for students and staff who choose to wear a mask,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. Several other states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, have rescinded their school mask requirements in recent days. The state’s nation-leading, robust school testing programs will remain in place. Last month DESE and DPH launched updated school COVID-19 testing options, including providing participating teachers and staff with at-home rapid tests weekly, to optimize in-person learning. The two departments also released updated data on the pooled testing and Test and Stay programs, showing low transmission rates and very few positive cases. With more than 2,000 public and private schools in the Commonwealth participating in COVID-19 testing, DESE and DPH have gathered robust data about the prevalence of COVID-19 in schools that clearly illustrate schools are safe environments for teaching and learning. Schools are one of the few types of settings in the state where individuals are tested on a regular basis. Data collected over the past few months from the Test and Stay program is compelling around what it reveals about school safety. Students and staff individually identified as asymptomatic close contacts and repeatedly tested in school through Test and Stay test negative more than 90 percent of the time. As of January 9, 503,312 Test and Stay tests had been conducted; 496,440 of them were negative (nearly 99 percent). “During the past two years, the impact of COVID-19 on children has caused a strain on their mental health, emotional well-being and academic success. We are relieved to now be in a place where we can provide young people additional relief from COVID-19 restrictions so they can continue to return to normalcy in the classroom,” said Riley. Masking continues to be required on all school buses, per federal order. In August 2021, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the commissioner the authority to require masks for public school staff and students (ages five and older) in all grades through at least October 1, 2021. The commissioner used his authority to extend the requirement three times.
Page 16 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF MALDEN THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 CURRICULUM | FROM PAGE 3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: HOUSING STABILITY OPERATING CONTRACTOR Email purchasing@cityofmalden.org for Contract Documents after: 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022. Include Company Name, Address, Contact Name, Email and Phone Number. Proposals will be received until 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by the RFP Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller February 11, 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 Docket No. MI16P5224GD In the Interests of: Samuel B. German Of: Watertown, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF A GUARDIAN OF AN INCAPACITATED PERSON To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Children and Families of Cambridge, MA Department of Developmental Services of Hathorne, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Terminate the Guardianship. The petition asks the court make a determination that the Guardian and/or Conservator should be allowed to resign; or should be removed for good cause; or that the Guardianship and/ or Conservatorship is no longer necessary and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with the court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/02/2022. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 02, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Divison Docket No. MI22P0383EA Estate of: Charles Patrick Beagan Also Known As: Charles P. Beagan Date of Death: December 22, 2021 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Catherine E. McKenna of Franklin MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Catherine E. McKenna of Franklin MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. February 11, 2022 the club,” explained MHS Guidance Counselor Alison White, the club’s advisor. “Because this club runs during Flex Block, it allows for students who may have other obligations after school to participate in a club during school hours,” White stated. “When the club was proposed, the students requested that it take place during Flex rather than after school.” The club’s members are reasonably self-sufficient. They spent the previous cycle choosing themes they wanted to cover, playing games and making posters to hang around the building to promote the club. Ray McKenzie, an MHS Special Education Math teacher and the advisor of the Literary Society, is also using Flex Block to enhance the operation of his extracurricular club. McKenzie said that he “spoke with Mr. [Ryan] Gallagher about taking over the Literary Society… It’s been a fun diversion from some of the stresses of this school year.” “When a student approached me about advising The Oracle [the Literary Society’s annual magazine], he was the only returning member. Joy block seemed like a convenient and ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF MALDEN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Malden invites sealed price, and non-priced proposals, in accordance with M.G.L. c.30B, §6, from Vendors for: MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/LITERACY K-8 CURRICULAR MATERIALS Email purchasing@cityofmalden.org for Contract Documents after: 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022. Include Company Name, Address, Contact Name, Email and Phone Number. Proposals will be received until 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Office of the Controller, 215 Pleasant Street 2nd Floor, Malden MA 02148. Following the deadline for proposals, all proposals received within the time specified will be reviewed by the RFP Committee, and an award will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller low stakes way to encourage students to participate on a trial basis,” McKenzie explained. He said he believes that artistic undertakings are an excellent method for kids to express themselves and share their perspectives. More students have the chance to learn about themselves and from one other by having a secure area where they may discuss their work. The Yearbook Club is also utilizing Flex Block to meet. James Valente, who is the co-advisor, noted that “The Maldonian, like The Blue and Gold, is a class that meets on the schedule of assigned students…The idea of using the Flex Block to meet with those students as an extra way of getting the work done was always appealing.” Valente added they needed the time to meet “so that the co-advisor to the class, [Beth] Horwitz could be in with the group where this year she is not in the actual course and she is vital to the course because she is the fi nancial advisor and works with us to raise the $28,000 we need to make the yearbook.” “We needed the time with our co-advisor to create fundraising opportunities for the yearbook,” Valente said. Flex has overall been a great way for students to be productive and get extra academic help when they are not able to come after school. Fatima Dahbani is a staff writer for “The Blue and Gold,” the Malden High School student newspaper. The Advocate’s Steve Freker contributed to this story. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 17 ~ 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 a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplifi ed rundown of what to know. First a quick review. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people, and Part B which covers doctor’s visits and other medical services, and costs $170.10 per month for most enrollees in 2021. When to Enroll Everyone is eligible for Medicare at age 65, even if your full Social Security retirement age is 66 or later. You can enroll any time during the “initial enrollment period,” which is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th birthday. It’s best to enroll three months before your birth month to ensure your coverage starts when you turn 65. If you happen to miss the seven-month sign-up window for Medicare Part B, you’ll have to wait until the next “general enrollment period” which runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 with benefi ts beginning the following July 1. You’ll also incur a 10 percent penalty for each year you wait beyond your initial enrollment period, which will be tacked on to your monthly Part B premium. You can sign up for premium-free Part A, at any time with no penalty. Working Exceptions Special rules apply if you’re eligible for Medicare and still on the job. If you have health insurance coverage through your employer or your spouse’s employer, and the company has 20 or more employees, you have a “special enrollment period” in which you can sign up. This means that you can delay enrolling in Medicare Part B and are not subject to the 10 percent late-enrollment penalty as long as you sign up within eight months of losing that coverage. Drug Coverage Be aware that original Medicare does not cover prescription medications, so if you don’t have credible drug coverage from an employer or union, you’ll need to buy a Part D drug plan from a private insurance company (see Medicare.gov/plan-compare) during your initial enrollment if you want coverage. If you don’t, you’ll incur a premium penalty – one percent of the average national premium ($33 in 2022) for every month you don’t have coverage – if you enroll later. Supplemental Coverage If you choose original Medicare, it’s also a good idea to get a Medigap (Medicare supplemental) policy within six months after enrolling in Part B to help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. See Medicare.gov/medigap-supplemental-insurance-plans to shop and compare policies. All-In-One Plans Instead of getting original Medicare, plus a Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy, you could sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan instead (see Medicare.gov/plan-compare) that covers everything in one plan. Nearly half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Advantage plans. These plans, which are also sold by insurance companies, are generally available through HMOs and PPOs and often have cheaper premiums, but their deductibles and co-pays are usually higher. Many of these plans also provide coverage for extra services not off ered by original Medicare like dental, hearing and vision coverage along with gym/fi tness memberships, and most plans include prescription drug coverage too. How to Enroll If you’re already receiving your Social Security benefi ts before 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Part A and Part B, and you’ll receive your Medicare card about three months before your 65th birthday. It will include instructions to return it if you have work coverage that qualifi es you for late enrollment. If you’re not receiving Social Security, you’ll need to enroll either online at SSA.gov/medicare or over the phone at 800-772-1213. 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 Approaching 65? Here’s What to Know About Enrolling in Medicare Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up?
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 ~ Political Announcement ~ Nichole Mossalam announces candidacy for State Representative 1. On Feb. 11, 1969, what U.S. senator gave a speech at the dedication of Boston City Hall? 2. How are Seville, Valencia and Mandarin similar? 3. Are hares native to both the Artic and Antarctic continents? 4. On Feb. 12, 1809, what biologist, geologist and naturalist was born who introduced the theory of natural selection? 5. What anatomical part is a scruff ? 6. What dog breed is Snoopy? 7. Sunday, Feb. 13 is Super Bowl LVI; what does LVI mean? 8. The Shetland Islands originated what that is called Fair Isle? 9. On Feb. 14, 2005, YouTube was launched by three former employees of what e-commerce company? 10. In 1400 on St. Valentine’s Day, France’s Charles VI created a High Court of Love that was to be run by what demographic group? 11. What second-driest U.S. state’s offi cial cooking pot is the Dutch oven? 12. In “Casablanca,” what character sang “As Time Goes By”? 13. On Feb. 15, 1876, the Great Elm in what Boston park was felled by a storm? 14. In 1957 what famous singer recorded a song with “teddy bear” in the title? 15. What is measured in watts? 16. The fi rst-ever mechanically frozen artifi cial ice rink, the Glaciarium (1844) in London, used what animal product to create ice? 17. On Feb. 16, 1968, in Alabama, what emergency telephone number system devised by the National Fire Chiefs Association was inaugurated? 18. Terrible’s Road House, the world’s largest Chevron station, is in Jean, Nevada; Jean has what population record? 19. At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, what sweet treat was called “Hit Food of the Century of Progress”? 20. On Feb. 17, 1953, Ian Fleming began writing the fi rst James Bond novel, which is called what? ANSWERS N ichole Mossalam has offi cially announced her candidacy for State Representative of the 35th Middlesex District, which includes parts of the cities of Malden and Medford. “I believe we can do better addressing the needs of our community. I am running because I believe that we need elected leaders who are committed to all our working families and who are reliable advocates for those who need an ally in government,” said Mossalam. “I strongly believe our politics need to be inclusive and value the contributions of all the residents of our district. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our diverse working class community puts a spotlight on the challenges that all our families face in times of crisis but also shows how much we can accomplish when we support each other. We deserve a representative who values our diversity, who brings people together around our shared concerns, and who respects the dignity of all. We need an independent leader who will put the concerns of our families fi rst.” Mossalam is the former chair of Malden’s Disability Commission. There, she applied a collaborative leadership style that resulted in the installation of Augmentative and Alternative for activists, and supported local chapters in their advocacy of issues that strengthen their communities. Mossalam was also the foundNichole Mossalam Candidate for State Representative Communication boards at all Malden Public Schools’ playgrounds for the use of non-verbal children. Additionally, Mossalam led eff orts that secured a $40,000 grant that funded a city-wide accessibility study that created a transitional plan making the city eligible for more grant funding, rolled out police-stop communication cards for the hard of hearing, and recently secured another $45,000 in grant funding for accessibility improvements for the Malden Senior Center. As former co-chair of Our Revolution, a state-wide progressive advocacy organization, she helped create a fi rm foundation in the organization’s fi rst year, build an inclusive environment Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 ing director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Medford, where she ran interfaith programming and coordinated community outreach. Her interfaith organizing work included bringing Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and other faith leaders together to support institutions such as “Malden Unites Against Hate” and a “Fastathon” which raised $7,000 to support the work of Housing Families. She is a fi rm believer in rolling up her sleeves and helping make change happen, and has served Medford and Malden in many capacities. Mossalam and her husband, Mohanad, came to Malden eight years ago with their fi rst son, and have had two more children since. They chose to lay down their roots and raise their three children and two adopted dogs here because they love being a part of the community in Malden and Medford where people have different backgrounds, and where new residents live side by side with families that go back generations, yet they share so many of the same concerns, are engaged in civic life, and work together to strengthen our cities. They have a collective passion for working hard and giving back. Mossalam is challenging State Representative Paul Donato in the Democratic Primary. Donato is currently serving his 11th term. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Classifieds 1. Ted Kennedy 2. They are types of oranges. 3. Just the Artic 4. Charles Darwin (International Darwin Day’s mission is to inspire people “to refl ect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientifi c thinking, and hunger for truth”) 5. The back of the neck 6. Beagle 7. Fifty-six in Roman numerals 8. Knitting 9. PayPal 10. Women 11. Utah 12. Sam 13. Boston Common 14. Elvis Presley – “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel” 15. Power 16. Lard 17. 911 18. No residents – least populous town in the United States 19. Donuts 20. “Casino Royale”
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 Page 19 VOTES | FROM PAGE 2 eryone looking to balance the scales of justice,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. Assistant Speaker Clark has long been a champion for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. She is the author of the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act. This legislation is the first comprehensive response to the #MeToo movement and takes critical steps to prevent workplace harassment and ensure workers can seek accountability and justice. Assistant Speaker Clark also included an amendment in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act to establish a grant program to train state and local law enforcement to prevent, enforce, and prosecute crimes carried out online and create a national resource center to study online crimes. Additionally, she has been an active voice in the fight against sexual harassment of women veterans and employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net OBITUARIES Lorraine F. (Mood) Moe A lifelong resident of Malden passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Lorraine was born in Medford in 1943, the daughter of Edward and Emily Mood. After completing her education, Lorraine went to work in the banking industry. She worked at Bank of America in Malden as a Customer Service Representative. In 1975, Lorraine married her sweetheart, Harryman A. Moe, and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family. They shared 43 years of marriage together until Harryman’s passing in 2018. She is survived by her son Michael Breen and wife Kerri of Malden, her daughter in law Kelli Breen of VA, her sister Mary Nelson of N. Reading, her 6 grandchildren and her 3 great grandchildren. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Harryman, her son Robert Breen, and her brother Edward L. Mood, Jr. Claire Stevens (Johnston) 90, formerly of Malden, passed away on January 24, 2022. Claire was born May 8, 1931, the daughter of James and Mildred (Winberg) Johnston. Claire married William Stevens Sr. in 1953 and they settled down and raised their 2 sons; Gary and William, Jr. Claire was a homemaker; she was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Malden. She loved cooking, knitting and traveling with her husband as well as spending time with family and friends. Claire is survived by her son Gary, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends. Claire was preceded in death by her husband William, Sr. and her son William, Jr. David Irving Westerman 86, of Malden, Entered Eternal Rest on February 8, 2022. Dav i d wa s born in Boston, son of the late Jacob H. and Jennie (Rostoff) Westerman. David was an extremely active member of the community, he was Quarter Master of Post 74 JWV, Past State Commander for the JWV, a member & President of Malden DAV, volunteered for thousands of hours at the Bedford VA, was a retired member of the Mass Army National Guard, was a Shriner, was head of the Craftsman Unit, was past master of Palestine Masonic Lodge, served the Everett Chapter of Order of Demolay as an adviser, Past President of the Mount Moriah Past Masters Association, a Charter member of the 182nd Infantry Association, an active member of Agudas Achim Ezrath Israel in Malden, and Cong. Ahavas Sholom in Saugus. He was the devoted husband of Bella (Bernstein), beloved father of Anne & her husband Gregory Vincent, Joseph & his wife Karen Westerman and Arlene & her husband Marc Milgram, adored grandfather of Natalie, Jacob & Benjamin Westerman, Timothy & Addy and Kevin Vincent, Aaron and Jennifer Milgram, dear brother of Roberta & late Edward Gothelf, Tobey & Stephen Shimberg, and Harvey & Henrietta Westerman. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Congregation Agudas Achim-Ezrath Israel 245 Bryant St, Malden, MA 02148, Cong. Ahavas Sholom 343 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906, or the Aleppo Shriner’s Transportation Fund 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 11, 2022 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 infl uence. 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 go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on recent roll calls from January 27. All the roll calls are on proposed amendments to the bill making changes in the state’s election laws including making permanent the mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts in 2020. The House and Senate have approved diff erent versions of the legislation and a conference committee has been appointed to hammer out a compromise version that would then be sent to Gov. Charlie Baker for his signature. RAISE PENALTIES FOR VOTER FRAUD (H 4359) House 32-126, rejected an amendment to a current law that imposes up to a $10,000 fi ne and/or up to a 5-year prison sentence on anyone who knowingly engages in any type of voting fraud including illegally registering to vote; illegally voting or attempting to vote; voting more than once; and aiding and abetting a person who is illegally voting. The amendment would raise the fi ne to up to $20,000. “Maintaining the integrity of our elections is of paramount importance and is not a partisan issue,” said House Minority Leader Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading), the sponsor of the amendment. “Expanding the existing fi nancial penalties for those individuals who knowingly attempt to engage in voting fraud will provide a strong deterREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 BECKER, BRIAN ZHAO, YUHAO BUYER2 AGUILAR-BECKER, ELIS SELLER1 SNOOK, JAMES C GEBREHIWOT, BERHE ABRANYOS, ASTER SELLER2 Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY (H 4359) House 28-130, rejected an amendment that would require that any polling place that requires a voter to prove he or she is vaccinated, by presenting his or her vaccination card, to also show suitable identifi cation to demonstrate proof of residence to the local election offi cer. “The amendment would require that if vaccination status was required to enter a polling location, then the poll offi cials would be required to verify the identity of the card holder,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “The reasoning behind the amendment was to ensure that if the local offi cials required a vaccine, then they should verify that the person was indeed the one named on the card.” “Thank you for the spirited debate,” said Election Laws Committee House chair Dan Ryan. As I mentioned in a previous response to [this] amendment, mandates requiring proof of vaccination have not been extended to voting sites. Therefore, I would ask for a ‘No’ vote on this amendment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring a voter to show suitable identification. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino No SECURE VOTING MACHINES (H 4359) rent to help prevent this type of illegal activity.” “We’re in agreement,” said Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown), the House chair of the Elections Laws Committee. “Of course we all want safe and secure elections. That's why we are here … there are safeguards already in place, in Massachusetts General Law, to prevent such fraud and abuse of our electoral system. And study after study has also shown that election fraud is not as prevalent as some might think it is, or as folks purport it to be. So therefore $10,000 seems like an appropriate deterrent to election fraud. So I ask for a ‘No’ vote on the amendment, as what is in place is currently working.” (A “Yes” vote is for raising the fi ne to up to $20,000. A “No” vote is against raising it.) House 29-128, rejected an amendment that would require that any voting software or voting machine that is used to process early, absentee or mail-in voting prior to Election Day must be secured at all times once the processing has begun. At the end of each processing period, the machine, software and ballots must be secured by a police offi cer and an election offi cial either in a secured vault at the city or town hall or at the police station in a private cell— and must remain under video surveillance. Amendment sponsor Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) said that voters should feel confident in knowing that their ballots are always safe and secure. “As early voting continues to expand, we need to make sure that these ballots have the same security and chain of custody as do the ballots on Election Day,” said Dooley. Once the early ballots are processed—currently there is no 24/7chain of custody protection—opening up the possibility for tampering or questioning the process.” “As we've discussed earlier, the security of our ballot boxes and our ballots once they arrive are not an issue,” said Elections Laws House Chair Rep. Dan Ryan. “We currently have a Massachusetts General Law as we continue to examine election integrity and security. We have laws that require the clerk of each city and town to provide a place for the safekeeping of the ballot boxes and voting machines used throughout the commonwealth. The care and custody of voting machines, ballots, boxes and apparatus are kept in good order and repair subject to the supervision and control of the secretary of state. So, therefore I request a ‘No’ vote on this amendment.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Paul DonatoNo Rep. Steven Ultrino 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 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 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. ADDRESS 31 NEWMAN RD #31 20-30 DANIELS ST #304 CITY MALDEN MALDEN DATE 30.12.2021 28.12.2021 PRICE $315 000,00 $380 000,00
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