Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 7 den AADD -FREEBy Steve Freker R on Hogan has been the point person in many of Malden’s most important municipal projects in the nearly 12 years of Mayor Gary Christenson’s administration. While much of his work is done behind the scenes, on Tuesday night – in yet another key city undertaking – Malden’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Offi - cer was both point person and spokesperson. Speaking before the Malden City Council at its regular meeting, Hogan confi rmed that the owners-turneddevelopers of the long-vaThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Key Malden official: Agreement in the works on City's acquisition of open space at Malden Hospital site Chief Strategy Offi cer Hogan says Malden will work closely with developers of site ‘to get to the fi nish line’ Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare are partnered in a joint venture to build a 144-bed behavioral health facility at the former Malden Hospital site. (Courtesy Photo/Acadia Healthcare) cant Malden Hospital site have pledged to allow the city’s acquisition of some 6.7 acres of land that will be designated four use as open space. Change of plan in land acquisition assistance Hogan also revealed that a Malden Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Ron Hogan delivered a presentation to the Malden City Council on Tuesday night regarding the commitment by the City of Malden to acquire 6.7 acres of land designated for open space at the former Malden Hospital site. (Courtesy/City of Malden) previous plan to have an independent land trust organization both negotiate and potentially manage the new open space has been changed. With not one, but two sought-after land trust groups declining to take on either of the two relatAGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 8 New England Hair Academy hosts Hair For Humanity, through today, to benefit humanitarian organization UNICEF and Turkey/Syria earthquake victims By Tara Vocino N ew England Hair Academy hosted a “Hair for Humanity” on Tuesday through Thursday (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./5:30 to 8 p.m.) and Friday {today] (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to benefi t Turkey/ Syria earthquake victims, which has aff ected students and staff deeply. The fundraiser offered hair services at the student clinic, at 500 Main St., by a diverse student population. A portion of the proceeds will go to UNICEF to help the victims of this cataHUMANITY | SEE PAGE 10 Please Note that Municipal Offices in City Hall Will Be Closed Monday, Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day List of City Services Open/Closed for the Holiday Fire Department Open – Dial 911 for Emergencies Police DPW Open – Dial 911 for Emergencies Closed Customer Miriam Morales, at left, places a raffle ticket for a sports memorabilia basket to raise money for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims, accompanied by barbers Jacob McKenzie and Kyle McDonald, at New England Hair Academy on Wednesday. Trash/Recycling No collection – Pushed Forward 1 Day (Tuesday– Saturday Collection) Closed Closed City Hall Library Senior/Teen Center Closed $3.65 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 On Monday night, the Malden High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team clinched a Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 State Tournament berth for the fi rst time since 2018 with a 58-54 win over Somerville at home. Shown above postgame, in front, arms up, is sophomore Aidan Brett, leaping high are seniors Jonald Joseph and Andrew Louis, along with junior Idissu Tsige. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) OCATE E Friday, February 17, 2023 MHS boys’ basketball team clinches State Tourney berth
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