Maldden alld a Vol. 31, No. 7 den AADD -FREEW hen Gov. Charlie Baker declared that he was ordering the mask mandate dropped in schools across the CommonCelebrating over three decades of local news! CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Malden Public Schools students, staff will continue wearing masks until at least March 14 Despite Gov. Baker’s lifting of school mask mandate Feb. 28, Mayor Christenson says masks will stay on By Steve Freker wealth on February 28, it was also stated it would be a local option as of that date. Last Friday, Malden Mayor Gary ChrisMASKS | SEE PAGE 1 Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Despite an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker on Feb. 11 that Massachusetts is lifting its school mask mandate, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson has announced that masks would still be worn in Malden Public Schools until at least March 14, pending a determination by the Malden School Committee. (Courtesy Photo) Malden High Cheerleaders hosting GBL Championship Meet Sunday Tornado Invitational will be held from noon-2 p.m. at the Roy Finn Gym E Friday, February 18, 2022 Junior Aid supports Teen Enrichment Center The Junior Aid Association of Malden donated in support of the Malden Teen Enrichment Center (METC). METC promotes healthy development for teens by providing a safe environment for positive social skills, moral development, self-esteem, academic success and social empowerment. Shown, from left to right, are MTEC Coordinator Cathy MacMullin, Junior Aid Treasurer Maria Luise, Junior Aid President Toni Griffi n and an MTEC staff er. (Courtesy Photo) Malden legislative delegation secures $400K to address vaccine equity efforts Steven Ultrino State Representative S LET’S GO, LADY TORNADOES: The Malden High School cheerleaders are hosting the 2022 Greater Boston League Championship and Tornado Invitational Meet on Sunday at the Roy Finn Gym from 12-2 p.m. Shown above from left, the seniors, who were recognized earlier this week at Cheerleader Senior Night. From left, Amanda Soares, Alexandra Celona, Captain MacKenzie Smith, Audrey Keating, and Captain Jessica Gavin. (Courtesy Photo/Malden High Cheerleaders) By Steve Freker T he top teams from the region and the Greater Boston League will be taking part this Sunday, February 20 at the Roy Finn Gymnasium at Malden High School in the Greater Boston League Championship and Tornado Invitational Meet. CHEERLEADERS | SEE PAGE 14 tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian recently announced that Cambridge Health Alliance’s Malden Care Center has received $400,000 through the Department of Public Health to address vaccine hesitancy, as part of the Commonwealth’s Vaccine Equity Initiative. Cambridge Health Alliance will use the funds to support its ongoing eff orts to increase awareness and access to Paul Donato State Representative the COVID-19 vaccine. “Especially as the number of positive cases and fi lled hospital beds remain high, the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be one of the strongest tools available in our fight to address the pandemic,” said Lewis. “I’m very pleased and thankful that Cambridge Health Alliance is receiving this support from the state as they continue to ensure equitable access to shots and boostVACCINE | SEE PAGE 4
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