Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 8 den AADD -FREEBy Steve Freker M ayor Gary Christenson and his staff have been hard at work preparing the annual "State of the City" online presentation, one of the most highly-anticipated events of the year. This year the presentation will be made online via a city of Malden affi liated YouTube link with the presentation released to the public on Wednesday, March 1. Mayor Christenson, who is a candidate for reelection this fall seeking a fourth consecutive term, is expected to provide an in-depth, detailed review of the past year 2022 in his online presentation on March 1st, noting progress, achievements and milestones across the entire city. The presentation, as usual, will touch on all city departThe New Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net CT AT 617-387-2200 www.advocatenews.net Mayor's annual State of the City Address will be released online on YouTube Wed., March 1 Mayor Christenson will review progress the past year and reveal new initiatives for 2023 and beyond Published Every Friday Mayor Gary Christenson's annual "State of the City" presentation will be delivered online via YouTube on Thursday, March 1. (Courtesy Photo/City of Malden) ments, as well as focusing on people, events and other happenings around the communiMAYOR | SEE PAGE 9 A HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY: Pictured at the Valentine’s Day Dinner at Suff olk Manor, from left; Ha Tăng, Sun Kong owner Fan Huang, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, Jason Law, Sun Kong owner Jimmy Zhang and Kevin Shapleigh. See page 4 for photo highlights. INSIDE INFORMATION: Malden Municipal Election set for this fall and ‘The Race Is On!’; Just who the ‘racers’ might be is unclear Mayor Christenson is seeking a fourth term but few announced for City Council, School Committee yet By Steve Freker M ayor Christenson is running again; we know that for sure. He announced his intentions last May at a campaign event. As of this week the same cannot be said for certain for most of the 11 City Council posts and nearly all of the eight School Committee seats. Malden Advocate columnist Peter Levine basically made Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon’s announcement for him, writing in his “Malden Musings” installment last week that one of the longest-serving solons in city lore would run again in 2023. Malden first-term CouncilCHRISTENSON for MAYOR: Malden Mayor Gary Christenson announced he would seek reelection this year at a May 2022 campaign event at MIXX350 Nightlife in Malden. (Advocate Photo) lor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes has already announced her intention to run for reelection at a campaign event at Pearl Street Station on February 9, and second-term Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan has also advertised a similar event for this coming Monday, where she is expected to do the same. Linehan, as Colón Hayes did earlier this month, advertised her event here in the Malden Advocate, for Monday, February 27 at Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer St. It is a 6:00 p.m. event that is listed as family friendly. The only challenger candiELECTION | SEE PAGE 13 Senator Jason Lewis Reappointed as Senate Chair of the Education Committee B OSTON—Earlier this week, Senate President Karen Spilka reappointed State Senator Jason Lewis as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education in the Massachusetts legislature for the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Lewis will also continue to serve as a member of President Spilka’s leaderREAPPOINTED | SEE PAGE 1 $3.48 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice Jason Lewis State Senator 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 OCATE E Friday, February 24, 2023 Simonelli Fetes Seniors on Valentine’s Day
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 MVRCS Eagles Boys’ Basketball Senior Night 2023 Honorees Evan Rawe, Giovanni Soto, and Michael Tayag Special to Th e Advocate T hree MVRCS basketball seniors were honored recently. Eagles shooting guard Evan Rawe was honored by head coach Tony Ferullo: “Evan is an excellent all-around student-athlete, who excels both on the court and in the classroom. His biggest skill as a player is his ability to shoot the basketball, particularly from longrange.He truly loves the game and is a team-fi rst kind of guy. He works hard at practice every day and is proud to represent his team, his school, and his community.” Upon graduation, Evan plans to attend college and major in nursing. The second senior is guard-forwww.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om ward and co-captain Giovanni Soto, who has made a name for himself as a multi-talented player throughout his high school career.Says Coach Tony Ferullo: “Gio is one of the best players to ever wear a Mystic Valley basketball uniform.The fi rst thing I look for in a player is toughness, and no one is tougher than Gio Soto.A team and conference Most Valuable Player and All-Star performer, he can score from anywhere on the court and plays with a relentless, no-quit attitude that is admired by his teammates, coaches, and opponents.” Upon graduation, Gio plans to attend college and major in business. Joined at halfcourt by his mom, Tara, dad, Brandy, and brothers Max and Ben, who both played basketball for Mystic Valley, with Ben a proud member of the 1,000-point club. The third senior is point guard WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.25 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.25% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank. com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. %APY* T and co-captain Michael Tayag, who has established himself as a conference All-Star player and leader over the years as a valuable member of the boys’ varsity basketball team. Says Coach Tony Ferullo: “Mike is the sparkplug that ignites the boys’ basketball team engine. He can score by driving to the basket Giovanni Soto or shooting from the outside. As the fl oor general, he sets the pace and makes sure everyone gets involved in the off ense.He plays the game with great energy and passion and his enthusiasm rubs off on other members Evan Rawe of the team.” Upon graduation, Mike plans to attend college and major in marketing. Joined at halfcourt by his mom, Jennifer, his sisters Mary, KC, and Hazel, brother RJ, Uncle Rico and cousin, Marcus. Housing Families Legislative Breakfast Thursday, April 13 he Housing Families Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for community members to learn about how the aff ordable housing shortage in our region impacts community health. In addition to outlining these critical social issues, Housing Families Inc.’s clients and community partners will highlight key policy and legislative initiatives to improve housing equity and well-being for everyone across Greater Boston, particularly in Malden, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Medford and Melrose. Event details: Thursday, April *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 13, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; Anthony’s of Malden (105 Canal St., Malden); 2023 Honorees: Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo for increasing shelter opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness in our region by launching Revere’s Warming Center; Citizens Housing & Planning Association for aff ordable housing advocacy and policy. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by April 3. Michael Tayag and family Brian Arrigo Revere Mayor Citizens’ Housing & Planning Association Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 3 City awards ARPA funds to YMCA pandemic, and the funds will help support programming, including the operation of its food market to over 8,600 Malden residents and their full-time childcare service for low-income families. Despite facility closures and restrictions during Covid, the Mystic Valley YMCA ramped up its emergency food and meal distribution program and performed Covid outreach. Supporting nonprofits in general is an allowable use of ARPA, particularly given the difficulty these organizations faced during the pandemic in carrying out their mission. The Mystic Valley YMCA was founded in 1881 and serves the communities of Everett, Malden and Medford. Governed by a 17-member Board of Directors, they employ 165 staff and 80 volunteers and provide services to over 28,000 individuals each year. Operating from their facility in Malden, the YMCA serves residents of all ages in these communities. AUTOTECH Pictured from left to right: Councillor-at-Large/City Council President Craig Spadafora, Malden resident Linda Zalk, Mayor Gary Christenson, Mystic Valley YMCA CEO Debbie Amaral. Advocate Staff Report T he City of Malden recently announced the award of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $100,000 to the Mystic Valley YMCA. The award was recommended by the City’s ARPA Subcommittee on Non-Profit Support, which consists of Councillor-at-Large/City Council President Craig Spadafora, Malden Public Library Director Dora St. Martin and longtime resident Linda Zalk. The request for funding was enthusiastically supported and approved by Mayor Gary Christenson. Similarly to other nonprofit organizations, the Mystic Valley YMCA experienced a negative economic impact from the WINTER WALLOP: Region gets smacked with messy mini-nor’easter overnight Thursday Two days after temperature was 62 degrees, winter charges back and dumps 4 inches of snow: most snowfall of season so far By Steve Freker A messy mini-Nor’easter complete with heavy snow, sleet and cold rain smacked the Greater Boston and North Shore region hard in the early morning hours Thursday. The late-developing storm began with a drastic drop in temperature into the mid-30s by midday Wednesday, followed with a slushy mix of sleet, rain and snow up until about 1:00 a.m. Thursday. The thermometer went well below freezing into the high 20s after midnight, and heavy snow fell from about 1:00 to 5:00 a.m., dumping up to four inches of snow in The Advocate readership area of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus. This was the largest snowfall in one day in the entire 20222023 winter to date, in what has been a relatively mild seaMUSINGS| SEE PAGE 5 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles. Restrictions apply) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 ~ Malden Musings ~ Bob Rotondi Speaks By Peter Levine I t’s Bob Rotondi’s world, we just live in it. Let’s take a few moments out of our busy lives to take a stroll down Malden Memory Lane. It’s a glorious trip, a trip that is remembered fondly by those who took the original one but a trip that could be of equal joy to those amongst us that have recently chosen Malden as their home. The memory bank overfl ows – the past vivid – with each Maldonian capturing in their mind’s eye their own unique journey from their own unique corner of the world. God’s country: Malden, Mass. With each passing day we lose yet another voice of those whose (oral) histories need to be remembered. There are “8 million stories in the Naked City” with Richie Cremone, Dee Carter, Phil Longo, Neal Spadafora, Need a hall for your special event? 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Bob is a loyal reader of this column, and I am always gobsmacked when I hear from him, whether it is to enlighten me (again) or to just let me know that I got it fl at out wrong (again). He’s there for me. For that, I thank you, Sir. Let’s have at it: “Pete, when Neal Anderson retired from the City Council, you wrote of the many years of public service he had accumulated. Many, many, years indeed. Truly one of Malden’s legends. An articulate, aff able, giant of a man. To this day Malden’s fi rst choice to emcee an event. But hark! I'm challenging the Honorable One in years of service. Right here, right now. Going back to the Jurassic Period (1969), Mayor [Walter] Kelliher appointed me to the Recreation Commission then I was re-appointed by Mayor [Jim] Conway. Mayor [Tom] Fallon followed. Then Conway again. Mayor [Ed] Lucey then re-appointed me followed by – the mayor with the sharpest elbows at the old YMCA – Richie ‘Ace’ Howard. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com future of 414 class members “in a way the students continue to pay forward, 34 years after passing through the doors as graduates of the high school.” Congratulations to John and Marguerite. Well played, Class of ’88. • Wasn’t that an outstanding piece of writing from Dave O’Brien bringing his mother Betty back to life in 1,300 words. You always amaze me, O’B. • WMEX 1510 on the AM dial. Bob, come blow your horn. Bob Rotondi looks even cooler not wearing a baseball uniform. since (now called the Redevelopment and Strategic Planning Board). These appointments, I must point out, were consecutive – 54 years. Chairman of the Recreation Board in 1969, my fi rst year, was Clem Stefanilo. His son, ‘Red,’ worked for Malden’s DPW for many years. His grandson, Red’s son, played hockey for me on the old Malden Maroons. In 1969 Clem did double duty, as i believe he was in charge of the local draft board also. He served with many of Malden’s greatest residents over the years on both Recreation and Redevelopment Boards. So, so many. They all took great pride in the various projects that were completed over the years they served. As many did in those days. Sometimes it took years to get things done. But it got done. I wanted a giant clock in the Square. It took forever. When the Lincoln School was demolished to make way for park land, the plans continued to read Lincoln ‘PARK’. I kept on the board to call it Lincoln COMMON. It took maybe a year, but it stuck, and is now called, ‘Commons.’ I have cherished serving my hometown all these years. Sure, it’s changed. That’s to be expected. Over 50 years has allowed me to see several changes. I encourage more of Malden’s ‘tenants’ to become involved. Peter, your words get better with age. Just think how clever you’ll be when you hit 39...........” It is said in “Malden Musings”... • On June 4 (of 2022) there was a rededication ceremony at the corner of Ferry and Salem Streets held by Malden High School Class of 1988. The Class of ’88 unveiled a bronze plaque honoring the legacy of Assistant Principal John Benotti. The Class of ’88 was the fi rst graduating class under Johnny B as Assistant Principal, who served alongside (my sister-in-law) Marguerite Gonsalves as Class Advisor. This duo served to shape the Have you listened yet? What are you waiting for?! If you like “the greatest hits of all time,” you will love this station. Trust me on this one. • I have been really good, haven’t mentioned Preacher Jack in at least six months. Insert smiley face. In 1981 Preacher Jack was touring solo on his second Rounder release, “3,000 Barrooms Later.” He’s doing a bunch of solo one-night stands in Toronto (Canada) accompanied by his (then) manager and (forever) spiritual adviser, his future wife, Jessie Filtrante. He’s sharing a stage with Ry Cooder for part of the tour. Cooder played at various times in his long and successful career with The Rolling Stones, Captain Beefheart and bluegrass superstar Bill Munroe. Also, on that long ago tour traveling the same long, lonely byways and highways, but just the night before Jack’s gigs, was a young John Prine. Jack and Jessie would have coff ee, smokes and “holy herb” with John when their paths would cross on their travails. An 11-minute video recently popped up on YouTube of a fresh-faced couple, Preacher Jack and Jessie, being interviewed on February 16, 1981, by “New Music Toronto TV.” The interviewer escorts Jack and Jessie into a coff ee shop and asks a question or two before Jack goes into a familiar Preacher Jack fi libuster. Classic Jasper Jack and the exasperated look on Jessie’s face, priceless! • Happy birthday, Preacher Jack! Believe it or not Jasper Jack would have turned 81 on Abe Lincoln’s date of birth. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – Damn! That went quick! It’s been almost nine years (October of 2014) since Maura Healey introduced herself to Maldonians. She visited Malden. I was invited along that morning. Here (somewhat encapsulated) is what I wrote back in ’14: “Ms. Healy spent some quality time in Malden with the Mayor and his staff on October 15th. I tagged along MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 7
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 7 Polymnia Choral Society set to perform Considering Matthew Shepard on March 5 T he Polymnia Choral Society of Melrose will perform the ground-breaking oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard, on Sunday, March 5, at 3:30 PM, at the Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA. The doors will open at 2:30 PM. Originally scheduled for March 2020, the concert fell victim to the COVID pandemic. Polymnia has waited three years for the local premier of this Grammy-nominated work, composed by Craig Hella Johnson and conducted by Polymnia’s Artistic Director, Murray Kidd. The choral ensemble consists of over 50 members of Polymnia Choral Society and 20 students from the Bedford High School honors choir. The performance will feature professional baritone soloist Craig Juricka. There will also be an 8-person orchestra of professional musicians. Matthew Shepard, a 21-yearold gay student, was brutally attacked and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998. Subsequently, his parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation to honor their son’s life and to highlight the importance of standing up for the LGBTQ+ community. The world’s reacMUSINGS | FROM PAGE 6 with a guy with some mad deep Malden roots, political consultant with serious chops, Michael Goldman. Political junkies and Maldonians of a certain age will recognize the name Michael Goldman but mostly he flies under the radar. Former Governor Deval Patrick, (the late, great) Teddy Kennedy, former Boston Mayor (current U.S. Secretary of Labor) Marty Walsh, and former Governor Mike Dukakis – you name a Democratic political goo goo muck in Massachusetts in the past 35 or so years and Mike has had a hand in their success. For somebody who has moved in the circles that Mike has moved in there is not a more down to earth person walking planet earth. Heck, even resident contrarian, and the scourge of all Massachusetts ‘moon bats’ the Heralds’ Howie Carr likes Mike! But I digress... Maura met with Mayor Christenson, Kathleen Manning-Hall, Maria Luise, Kevin Duffy, (then) Ward 2 Councilor Steve Ultrino, and State Senator Jason Lewis in the war room at City Hall and was briefed on all the good things happening in our fair city at that time in history. We took a tion to the horrific hate crime inspired Johnson to create the oratorio as a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around Shepard’s life. The oratorio uses many musical styles including classical, contemporary, spoken word, Gregorian chant, Broadway, and country music, to tell the story of Matthew Shepard’s life, murder, and legacy. The chorus will be accompanied by a live orchestra of professional musicians from the greater Boston area. The audience will experience deeply meaningful and moving songs. Following the performance, a talkback session will allow audience members time to consider the underlying lessons of the tragedy. While the piece focuses on the horrific death of Shepard, a white man, Polymnia feels it is of equal importance to acknowledge that James Byrd Jr., a Black man, a husband, and a father of three children, was also murdered a few months before Matthew on June 7th, 1998. Byrd’s murder was the result of a racially motivated attack by known white supremacists. Both Byrd’s and Shepard’s deaths were the catalyst for the creation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which was signed into law in 2009 by walk down Pleasant Street and stopped at a couple of anchors of the Square in those days. First stop was “Oppa’s Kitchen & Bar” where we were greeted by the big boss, Tony. Next up was Mystic Station. I finally got to meet the new owner in person, Bryan Palazzola. Craft Beer heaven with surprise employee, straight outta Edgeworth, Karen Picardi behind the stick. After, we stood outside, took a few pictures, and wished Maura good luck. I found Maura to be down to earth with a firm handshake, looking directly into your eyes (and not over your shoulder).” Goes a long way with me when meeting a politician who wants my vote. Postscript 1: Congratulations to you, Ms. Healey – Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! Postscript 2: Bob, I am sure I speak for many, my/our sincerest condolences on the loss of your sister Diane. —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@ aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms. President Barack Obama. The oratorio allows the singers and the audience members to learn about and reflect on the complicated history and current realities of hate crimes in this country. To honor both tragic murders and help provide educational resources to our patrons, there will be representatives on-site from organizations that support both the LGBTQ+ community and local racial justice programs. These groups will have information available to help teach audience members about their services and offer educational materials. Because of the serious nature of this concert’s subject matter, consider it as you would a PG13 show. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional sponsors include, but are not limited to, the Melrose Cultural Council, the Melrose Bank Foundation, Cabot Risk Strategies, and The Ward Group. This concert would not be possible without their support. Tickets for the oratorio can be purchased ahead of time at https://polymnia. org/about-our-upcoming-season/ or at the door before the performance. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 PCSS hosts 16th Annual Science and Engineering Fair E arlier this month, the campuses of the Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) in Everett (PCSSI) and Saugus (PCSS2) hosted the 16th Annual Science and Engineering Fair. This year’s theme was “Reimagining Your Daily Life,” a concept celebrated by nearly 300 student participants. All of PCSS’ 6-12th grade students participated in a preliminary event in December, and Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 PCSSI’s 7th graders Altamash, Ajah (left) and Anthony (right) of Revere engineered a train that operates via a magnetic field to explore ecofriendly mass transportation alternatives. Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------WINTER WARM-UP SPECIALS Where Premium Quality and Friendly Prices Meet! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 PCSSI 12th graders Mehak (left) and Nikicha (right) from Everett are interested in helping people identify if they are anemic. They created a symptom-checker app that helps users determine if they might be experiencing anemia and tested the app using public databases. PCSS2 11th graders Shresth (left) from Lynn and Devlin (right) from Malden created a robot that traverses tight spaces to reduce human casualties in mining accidents and cave rescues. The robot navigates tight spaces using ultrasonic detectors and successfully navigated cramped areas in trials. PCSS2 8th graders Grace from Saugus (left), Lianna from Everett (right) and Yurie from Chelsea (not pictured) are trying to solve the problem of single-use plastic waste from water bottles by creating a solar water distillation system to provide safe drinking water when none is otherwise available. members through a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math and science. Balanced by a foundation in the humanities, a character educaPCSSI 10th graders Kristina (left) from Revere and Gabriela (right) from Chelsea are exploring chemical engineering to find an environmentally friendly, cost-effective strategy to clean up crude oil spills. They used a series of chemical reactions to alter the properties of cotton to make it repel water and attract and retain oil. tion program, career-oriented college preparation and strong student-teacher-parent collaboration, PCSS will meet its mission. PCSSI 8th grader Lucas from Revere is creating cleaner air by creating a device that targets particulate air pollution. A fan moves air over a sticky surface to trap even tiny particulates, thus cleaning the air. Tests showed that the device successfully trapped particles, improving local air quality. then students were selected to participate in the fair. Judges for the fair were recruited from the STEM community in the Boston area, including MIT, MIT Lincoln Labs, New England Biolabs, Omega Pharmaceuticals, BU and Northeastern. Each year the Fair aims to allow students to use the scientific method or engineering design process to investigate a question or problem that interests them outside the general class curriculum. This also serves as a method for students to complete an independent research project as part of the PCSS college readiness program and assists students in developing the necessary skills in verbal and written scientific communication. The mission of PCSS is to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. PCSS helps students develop the academic and social skills necessary to become successful professionals and exemplary community PCSSI 10th grader Moses from Everett is trying to create an autonomous, cost-effective device to help clean our oceans. He designed his prototype using a pendulum-based rotating mass wave energy converter and tested it in local waterways.
MAYOR | FROM PAGE 1 ty. The Mayor and his staff always include many of the myriad ways its residents and others have contributed to the fabric and culture of the community in the past year. In addition to reviewing 2022, Mayor Christenson is also expected to have a "reveal" or possibly several of them to make on March 1st for Malden's citizens and municipal employees and staff . This would be something that has not been made public before next Thursday; always a great reason to tune in. This will be the third year the "State of the City" has been presented online via YouTube. The previous presentations in 2021 and 2022 were very well-received and this form has become popular with residents and staff , as were the in-person events in previous years as presented by the Mayor. One popular addition each year in the "State of the City" has been the inventive "themes" of the presentations. Last year, the theme was "Nedfl ix," a takeoff on the Malden mascot name of "NEDLAM". How to View Address on March 1 at 6pm Though the Address will not be held in person, it can be viewed in community virtually, by tuning in to the Youtube Live stream: • Go to YOUTUBE State of the City Premieres March 1 at 6pm - YouTube from any device. For commenting features, you must log in to your YouTube account (also known as your gmail account). • On the MATV Government channel, available on channel 22 for Comcast subscribers and channel 26 for Verizon subscribers. • On the MATV Public channel, available on channel 3 for Comcast subscribers and channel 28 for Verizon subscribers. Contact the Mayor's Office with any questions or other assistance at www.cityofmalden. org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 REAPPOINTED | FROM PAGE 1 ship team. Senator Lewis was also appointed to several other leadership and committee roles for the new legislative session: • Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee • Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development • Member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee • Member of the Senate Rules Committee • Member of the Joint ComPage 9 mittee on Healthcare Financing • Member of the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity “I’m excited to continue my leadership role in advancing state funding and policies to ensure a high-quality public education for all students across the Commonwealth,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “I also welcome the opportunity to work with my Senate and House colleagues, the Healey administration, municipal offi cials, advocates, and other stakeholders to pursue an ambitious agenda for Massachusetts in the new legislative session.” Previously in the role of Senate Chair of the Education Committee, Senator Lewis helped lead the eff ort to pass the landmark Student Opportunity Act to provide adequate and equitable funding for our public schools. Among the priorities for the Education Committee this legislative session is likely to be the passage of major legislation expanding access to high-quality, affordable early education and childcare. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Malden Democratic City Committee Announces Honorees for the 2023 Spring Breakfast T he Malden Democratic City Committee is excited to honor the following individuals who have embodied the values of the Democratic Party and put their values into action: The Joe Lawless Outstanding Democrat Award – Kathleen Manning-Hall Democrat of the Year – Zayda Ortiz Democrat of the Year – Keith Bernard Walter and Marilyn Mullaney Labor Award – Lou Mandarini Young Democrat Award – Marcela Castillo and Sabrina Trask Special recognition for 50 Years of Public Service – Representative Paul Donato Special recognition to Dolly Langa and Christine Fort Past Chair Recognition – Adam Weldai and Ryan O’Malley We hope you will join us to celebrate these outstanding individuals on March 11, 2023, at breakfast at 10 a.m. at the Irish American, 177 West St., Malden Mass. For more info and tickets, please go to www.tinyurl.com/MDCCBreakfast or contact the committee at maldendemocrats@gmail.com. Poet Laureate to speak at the Malden Public Library T erry E. Carter, a local author and Poet Laureate for the city of Medford, will be at the Malden Public Library on Monday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Carter draws on his life experiences and from growing up in West Medford. He has published fi ve volumes of poetry: “Brown Skin and the Bread of Life: A Poet’s Journey,” “Brown Skin and the Beautiful Faith: A Poet’s Refl ection,” “Brown Skin and the Brand New Day: A Poet’s Renaissance” and “Brown Skin and the Burden of Proof: A Poet’s Revelation.” His latest book is called “Brown Skin and the Brave New World: A Poet’s Anthem.” Copies of his books will be available for purchase at the event. Upcoming Malden Reads Film Screening at Malden Public Library Cast members of “They Called Us Enemy” P lease join us at the Malden Public Library for the Malden Reads fi lm screening and short discussion of the Broadway play “Allegiance,” starring George Takei. This fi lm screening is one of Malden Reads’ 2023 events for the graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei, which is about his experience as a young boy in several Japanese-American internment camps during World War II. Meet us on Wednesday, March 1 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. for this special screening of “Allegiance.” This event is cosponsored by Malden Reads and the Malden Public Library. You can pick up a copy of “They Called Us Enemy” in English or Spanish at the Malden Public Library or you can read the e-book via the Libby app with your Library card.For more details, please contact the Malden Public Library at 781-3240218 or check out the events on maldenreads.org
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 11 Malden Public Library hosts networking program for people 50 years and older Read The Advocate online: www.advocatenews.net 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group info Sign up dates Triangle, Inc. awarded state grant to expand racial equity and disability justice work $140K grant will support the work of Triangle’s Racial Equity Task Force T riangle, Inc., a 50-year-old nonprofit based in Malden that serves people with disabilities and their families, was awarded a $140,000 state grant to expand its ongoing racial equity and disability justice work within the organization’s workplace. Triangle was among 85 community organizations to receive more than $46 million in Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) and Human Services Workforce grants through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) for training, recruiting or retaining the HCBS and human service workforce in Massachusetts. “We are incredibly grateful for this grant,” said Triangle, Inc. CEO Coleman Nee. “It is essential to educate all our employees on matters of racial equity and disability justice to help them thrive in a diverse, modern workplace. Our ongoing racial equity and disability justice eff orts are essential to our mission and to building a strong, inclusive workplace culture. Triangle is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.” In June 2020, a group of Triangle employees formed the organization’s fi rst Racial Equity Task Force. The group developed and distributed a survey to all Triangle staff members to better assess the need for future racial equity work within the organization and to learn more about their unique experiences at Triangle. The survey results showed a need to address Triangle’s workplace culture and to make sure that all members of the Triangle staff are represented, respected and heard regarding matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. In response to the survey, the Racial Equity Task Force and the organization’s executive leadership and Board of Directors hired Lovelace Consulting Services, Inc., an internationally respected Racial Equity consulting fi rm, to learn more about Triangle’s needs and to facilitate follow-up steps. Additionally, Triangle reexamined its own internal policies related to disability inclusion in the workplace. The grant, which was awarded in December, will allow Triangle to continue and expand its racial equity and disability justice work for the next 18 months. That work includes: • Continued monthly Racial Equity training sessions for all staff members. • Development and implementation of quarterly Disability Justice trainings for staff members across the organization that will provide a deeper understanding of disability history, workplace disability inclusion, and ableism. • Development and implementation of monthly Disability Justice micro-trainings for new hires that will be included as part of the Human Resources orientation process. • Support a portion of Triangle’s Human Resources Recruitment Specialist’s time dedicated to developing strategic recruitment initiatives and adopt best practices as the organization expands pipelines for new hires that refl ect the diversity of its client and participant population. • Support a portion of Triangle’s Human Resources Director’s time as they develop new organizational policies that will ensure the examination of all current but outdated staff policies to build a more inclusive culture that de-emphasizes structural racism and adopts best practices that encourage the hiring and promotion of diverse candidates. • Support for a third-party ombudsman or representative who will serve as an external resource for Triangle staff members to voice any concerns or violations of organizational policy related to Racial Equity or Disability Justice. These initiatives will help Triangle build a transformed culture among existing staff members that emphasizes their unique identities as an asset to the organization. In addition, this ongoing work will allow Triangle to establish stronger recruitment, hiring and retention practices. About Triangle, Inc.: Triangle is a 50-year-old disability services agency that reaches 3,000 people every year in North Shore, Metro North, Greater Boston, South Shore and Worcester communities. Triangle off ers a variety of services to the disability community, including residential services, supported employment and community-based day services, workforce development programs, and empowerment programs that promote self-advocacy, personal safety and community engagement. IMPACT Boston and Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) are both proud Triangle affi liates. Learn more at triangle-inc.org. 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Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Jr. Aid Association of Malden returns successful Handbag Bingo O n Friday, February 17, the Junior Aid Association of Malden brought back their highly sought-after event, Handbag Bingo, for the first time since 2019. The Ballroom at Anthony’s of Malden was filled with a sellout crowd of 400 guests. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a ticket, you were encouraged to wear red attire to show support of American Heart Month. The Junior Aid Association of Malden is led by President Susan Higgins. The nonprofit organization has 40 dedicated, hardworking women who share one common goal: raise funds for women, children and health-related issues – and have fun while doing it! Handbag Bingo was just that, a fun-filled and successful fundraiser planned by Handbag Bingo Chairwoman Helen Kipnis along with Committee Members Mary Ann Cutler, Mary Doucette, Barbara LaMattina and Jaclyn Rosa. The event included playing Bingo for designer handbags that were donated by the organization and its members. Anthony of Malden’s lobby was filled with raffle items, including gift cards donated from local businesses like Nicolo Salon (Melrose), Gloss Nail Studio & Spa (Melrose), Wellness & Aesthetics with Sonia (Peabody) and Hair Matters (Methuen). Handbag Bingo raised $20,000 to benefit women, children and health-related issues in Malden and surrounding communities. Local high school students volunteered for community service to assist the Handbag Bingo Committee with planning: Cora and Ella Holden and Áine LaFaci from Masconomet Regional High School, Diane Pedrini from Arlington Catholic and Shawn Newman from Malden Catholic. You could hear the laughter of the crowd pouring out onto Canal Street – caused by the Masters of Ceremonies, Greg Rosa and Scott Cutler, who kept guests smiling all night long. “On behalf of the Junior Aid Association of Malden, I would like to express my gratitude to all those in the community who supported Handbag Bingo. We were so excited to finally hold a large fundraiser again! The event was a success because of so many: our members’ donations, the guests who purchased tickets, local businesses who donated towards our raffles, the student volunteers and our charismatic MCs. Anthony’s of Malden provided us with a great venue and a delicious meal for our guests. I’d especially like to thank the Handbag Bingo Committee who dedicated months to planning this amazing event. Their hard work shined through!” said President Susan Higgins. The Junior Aid Association of Malden has been a fixture in Malden for over 110 years. They are dedicated to providing financial assistance to charitable organizations throughout Malden and the surrounding communities. To keep up with all the great things they have planned for the community, follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Grant opportunities will be forthcoming in 2024. The Handbag Bingo Committee, pictured from left to right: Mary Doucette, Mary Ann Cutler, Barbara LaMattina, Susan Higgins, Helen Kipnis and Jaclyn Rosa. Masters of Ceremonies Greg Rosa and Scott Cutler Junior Aid President Susan Higgins with student volunteers Cora and Ella Holden Student volunteers Cora Holden (Masconomet Regional High School) and Diane Pedrini (Arlington Catholic High School). Jr. Aid Assoc. members are shown enjoying the Handbag Bingo at Anthony's. Student volunteers Áine LaFaci and Ella Holden from Masconomet Regional High School Handbag Bingo MC Greg Rosa, Junior Aid President Susan Higgins, student volunteer Cora Holden and Junior Aid Association of Malden member Jaclyn Rosa
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 13 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 date announced for City Council so far this municipal election year is lifelong Malden resident Sheila Rachels, who said in an online report in January that she intends to run for Ward 2 Councillor and that she had filed paperwork in the Malden City Clerk’s Office to organize a campaign committee. At the time, Councillor Condon had not announced if he would seek reelection (and still has not, aside from the boost from the estimable scribe Levine). If the cards fall as expected, Councillor Condon will be squaring off with at least one challenger this fall. Our speculation, as we can spy the caboose on the month of February pulling up to the gate early next week? In addition to Colón Hayes, Condon and Linehan, the Advocate formally forecasts that all of the incumbents on the City Council eventually announce they will seek reelection to their posts for another two-year term. If this year’s municipal political fray resembles anything close to the last one in 2021, where six Ward Councillors were challenged and there was a wide-open race for Councillor-at-Large with a rare two open seats, we could be in for quite an election year. On the School Committee side, only Ward 6 representative Joseph Gray has come out and said he would seek reelection, for what would be his third term. We will once again forecast that all eight of the ward incumbents will seek another term on School Committee. As for challengers? We have heard of none as of this week. We also expect this will all become clear sooner rather than later, so as to get a head start on campaign season. Everyone’s personal calendar gets fuller and fuller each year, and those filing dates jump out at candidates like speed bumps on the road. The Advocate intends to check in with each of the incumbents on both municipal governing bodies and see where they stand as for the 2023 election and will inform our readers of the same. Stay tuned. **** Mayor Christenson is now running unopposed; will it stay that way the rest of the campaign? Malden Mayor Gary Christenson announced at an October campaign event he will be seeking a fourth four-year term in this upcoming fall’s municipal election. If reelected, it is believed Mayor Christenson would equal his predecessor, Richard Howard (1996-2012) as the longest-serving Mayor in Malden’s history, in completing 16 fresh beginning in Malden A few restaurants and other 2023 ELECTION: In Malden, 2023 is a Municipal Election year and also a Mayoral Election Year with the Mayor’s post and positions on the City Council and School Committee in contention. years as the city’s CEO in 2027. First elected in 2011, he would also be the first Mayor elected to four consecutive four-year terms and the third to be elected to four consecutive mayoral terms of any length, since Howard in the 1990s up to 2012 and former Mayor Walter Kelliher in the 1960s into the 1970s. So, after being challenged in the open seat election of 2011 and defeating former fellow City Councillor Kathryn Fallon, running unopposed in 2015 and defeating former Councillor John Matheson in 2019, is the same pattern arising here? Will Mayor Christenson be running unopposed this fall? As February draws to a close, it might appear that way, as no challengers have spoken up and there is little talk around the city of any imminent mayoral campaigns other than the incumbents. There were rumors back in 2021, both during that year’s municipal election and for some time after the results and swearing-in ceremony, that at least one – and perhaps two – Malden City Councillors were eyeing potential mayoral runs in this 2023 election. Not much of that talk has panned out, however, as neither of those rumored Councillors have given any hint of mounting such a challenge this time around. In other nearby communities, challenges to incumbent mayors or runs for open mayoral seats have also come from seated state legislators at times. The only Malden resident among the three state representatives and state senator who represent us at the State House is longtime Rep. Steve Ultrino. Who introduced Mayor Christenson at his packed house reelection announcement event in May 2022 at Mixx360 Nightlife on Broadway? Yes, it was Rep. Ultrino. Enough said. Another Advocate forecast: Mayor Christenson will run unopposed this fall and be reelected to a historic fourth four-year term. **** While many restaurants still struggling as COVID risks decline, several new ones still willing for a establishments serving food, drink or both in Malden – mostly situated in or around Malden Square – are at least doing a lot better in the “lesser” COVID times of today. But many are still struggling, as a litany of issues threaten and constrict their revenue streams. Most notable are the very real supply chain woes, with holes popping unexpectedly and often, either sending acquisition prices skyrocketing, limiting supply choices severely at times, or both. Another factor is personnel-related, as restaurant and eatery owners and operators in Malden and statewide are faced with chronic shortages of workers in every aspect of the businesses, from cooks to waitresses and bartenders, to dishwashers. The rising minimum wage – one of the highest in the nation in Massachusetts at $15.00 per hour, $6.75 for tipped servers – also directly jacks up fixed costs at restaurants as they struggle to increase their profits. That is why as it is encouraging to see busy and often very close to capacity restaurants in the downtown Malden Square environs on at least Wednesday through Saturday nights – not a parking space to be had – on one hand and on the othCouncillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes announced earlier this month she would seek reelection to a second term. er, new establishments opening in Malden. Bam Bam Chicken opened on January 8 at 2 Florence St., one of the most visible street corners in Malden, corner of Florence and Pleasant Streets, across the street from Malden Center MBTA Orange Line Station and Malden Center apartments. The new restaurant, which is owned by District Kitchen (located next door) owner Stacey Zhang, specializes in fried chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, fish, chicken and waffles, crazy fries with toppings and sauces, frozen yogurt smoothies and ice cream. Order ahead for pickup or delivery through your favorite food delivery app. For more Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan is expec ted to announce she intends to run for reelection to another term at a campaign event advertised for Monday night at 6:00 at Pearl Street Station restaurant on Summer Street. information, please visit www. bambamchicken.com. Another opening in Malden Square, on the other side at 290 Main St., in another highly visible location at the corner of Charles and Main Streets, was on February 1 for Atlantic Seafood Restaurant. This new resident replaces the former Sichuan Taste at that site for about the last five years. The new Atlantic Seafood Restaurant serves Chinese American seafood and other dishes for dine-in, takeout or delivery. Call 781-480-3671 for more information.
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Maldonians named to UMass Amherst Fall 2022 Dean’s List A MHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst releases their list of students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. Malden residents that achieved the honor for the fall semester were Munib Abdulghani, Daniel Sebastien Augustin, Vedatman Soham Basu, Saige Denise Brutus, Peizhen Cai, Tsz W. Chan, Lily Ling Chen, Vivian Chen, Elina Chen, Natalie Ying Chen, Sophia Chen, Luca De Oliveira, Ethan Dong, William J. Duggan, Maxwell John Forestier, Lily Gao, Bridget Helen Gately, Harriet Shane Hechanova Gerochi, Ashley Victoria Giang, Luella Harding, Eric He, Kara Elizabeth Hollis, My Hua, Leila Imani, Reid Douglas Kankel, Yousef A. Lahkiky, Dipa Lamsal, Chelsea Law, Tung Yan Leung, Sarah Yen Lin, Jianxiong Lin, Jianxin Lin, Yangyang Lin, Meiying Lyu, Lili Mei Ye, Savanna Z. Moy, Dionne Huyen Nguyen, Hoang Nguyen, Katrina Nguyen, Dang Khoa Q. Nguyen, Sammi Nie, Jessica Juliane Novoa Martinez, Ryan O’Connell, Julia Diniz Oliveira, Sophia H. Oliveira, Rebeca Silva Pereira, Amine Rih, Matthew James Romprey, Ajithaan Ramar Sathiyendra, Xiaoya Shen, Michael Shi, Jared Gunnar Swanson, Bethan Emily Taddeo, Morgan Tammaro, Xinyi Tan, Wendy Mei Wah Tan, Michael Thompson, Jasmine My Tran, Sean Tran, Thuy-Tam Hoang Vo, Ronan Patrick Wetzonis, Jack Bestick Williams, Jennifer Wong, Xinping Xiong, Stanley Yang, Jiaqi Ye, Brian Zeng, Wu Zheng, Xiaolin Zhou and Zhiyang Zuo. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a world-class research institution with a revolutionary spirit that inspires our academics to challenge convention, rethink expectations, and work tirelessly to change the world. Our students are the artists, scientists, change-makers and leaders of tomorrow whose commitment to their community drives them forward. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields, working on groundbreaking research with graduate and undergraduate students across all academic disciplines to redefine what’s possible. With programs for full- and part-time students both on and off campus, interdisciplinary majors, a robust online learning community, the intimate Commonwealth Honors College and connections with the Five College Consortium, UMass Amherst has opportunities for every student to reshape their world. Friends of the Malden River share community updates T he first update is regarding the rebuild of the Northeast Metro Tech school. A group of the Friends of the Malden River (FoMR) is actively advocating for the NEMT Forest while supporting the new Voke. There is an opportunity to contribute public comment to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) that was not available before due to a decision not to review the environmental aspects of this project. Here is a Neighborhood View Article that shares information about the confusion of the Northeast Metro Tech School rebuild: https://neighborhoodview.org/2023/02/21/ the-vote-for-the-voke-has-ledto-a-surprising-twist/ From the Friends of the Northeast Metro Tech Forest re: a new comment period time for the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA): We need your voice. Please submit your comments on the MEPA FAIL SAFE Citizen’s petition from February 8–March 3, 2023. Directions on how to post a comment: On the MEPA portal, scroll down to the bar showing Advisory Opinion. The portal link is at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/MEPA-eMonitor/home. A member would like to share Tufts/Tisch College of Civic Life information for the Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) Symposium (https://tufts.givepulse. com/event/356678-EPIIC-SymUPDATES| SEE PAGE 20 Members of the Malden High School Marching Band, led by Band Director Lauren Foley, performed the National Anthem during last Thursday’s Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Senior Night. Pictured from left to right: In the front row: Jacob Fuentes, Sophia Edmunds, Jacir Santos Aranda, Barbara Zaldana and Lyra Gold; second row: John Tran, Kelly Ye, Dagny Boswell, Meryem Hakkaoui; third row: Marianne Rivadeneira, Briana Morales Pacheco, Kenneth Diaz Osorio, Raphael Sanchez Martinez, and Isabella Ivy; fourth row: Lincoln Boswell, Julian Correa, Sean Retotal, Ryan Li, Christopher Arruda-Ciulla, Steven Leung; fifth row: Finn Sedan and Damien Kelly; sixth row: David De la Cruz and Jelani Tah. Lone Malden High School girls’ hoop senior shares future plans during Senior Night By Tara Vocino T he lone senior, Nyandeng “Anna” Yak, was honored during last Thursday’s Girls’ Varsity Basketball Senior Night and game at Malden High School against Melrose High School. Members of the Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Cheerleading Squad are shown on the bleachers. Cheerleaders per formed a stunt during the game. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Nyandeng “Anna” Yak was accompanied by her father, Atem, her sister Alual, her sister Nyanluak, her brother Ajang, Head Coach Scott Marino and her brother Aruel. After graduating from Malden High School, she plans to enter medical school.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 15 Malden Catholic will honor first inductees into Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Athletic Hall of Fame on March 2 Seven former student-athletes, two coaches, first super 8 champion hockey teams are among the honorees By Nick Toscani H istory will be made and a lot of history will be recalled on Thursday, March 2 when Malden Catholic High School (MC) inducts the first-ever members of the new Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Athletic Hall of Fame. Spanning 72 years of Malden Catholic Lancer excellence on the courts, fields and rinks by seven former student-athletes, two coaches and a pair of championship teams, the school will honor its Hall of Fame charter members with a banquet and ceremony before a sold-out audience of over 350 at Anthony's function hall (105 Canal St., Malden). Malden Catholic had originally supported a Lancer Hall of Fame in the past, but has not held an induction ceremony since 2005, nearly 20 years. In recognition of Malden Catholic’s longest serving Xaverian Brother, MC has dedicated its Hall of Fame to Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X., who spent 23 years at the school coaching and teaching physical education instruction and 23 years at the school as a counselor. The school’s Hall of Fame was originally established in 1989, and it celebrated the institution’s strong athletic history and outstanding individual athlete, team, coach and volunteer accomplishments with a formal induction into the MC Hall of Fame for 16 years. The newly reignited Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X., Hall of Fame will celebrate the new 2022 inductees on March 2, 2023. “Brother Dan’s commitment to MC and his athletic accomplishments are unprecedented,” said Malden Catholic President John Thornburgh. “In light of Brother Dan’s retirement after 46 years, we are delighted to honor him for his lifelong dedication to the school and feature his outstanding success along with the positive athletic accomplishments of our talented alumni and alumnae who have performed so well over the years.” Following are the Charter Members of the Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Malden Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame: David Caputo, Class of 1985 Steve Freker, Coach Stephen Harris, Class of 1968 Ryan Layton, Class of 2002 Sean Layton, Class of 2003 Jack Leavitt, Class of 2002 Richard Mazzei, Coach, Class of 1974 Brian Parow, Class of 2004 Dario Pizzano, Class of 2009 Domenic Vincenzo, Jr., Class of 1994 Stephen Wishoski, Class of 1966 1960-61 Basketball Team 2010-11 Hockey Team **** Lots of achievements by first Class of Inductees into Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Hall of Fame There were plenty of achievements and accolades for this first class of inductees in the new Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Hall of Fame: —Dave Caputo was a standout Football and Baseball player for Malden Catholic from 1983-1985. —Steve Freker was Head Varsity Baseball Coach for Malden Catholic from 2000-2012 with 182-90 record, a 2003 MIAA Division 1 State Baseball Championship, 7 Major League Baseball (MLB) draftees, 14 Division One scholarship players, 44 collegiate players overall. —Stephen Harris was a threesport standout in Football, Hockey and Baseball for Malden Catholic. —Ryan Layton was a threesport Captain in Football, Hockey and Lacrosse and played Division 1 college football. —Sean Layton still holds every Malden Catholic Football rushing record and was also a star in Lacrosse and standout in Hockey, a D1 college Lacrosse player. —Jack Leavitt set Malden Catholic school records and won an individual State Championship in swimming. —Rick Mazzei founded the Malden Catholic Lacrosse program and is the school’s winningest coach and the all-time winningest High School Lacrosse Coach in state history, also serving as Athletic Director in the late 1990s and into the 2000s. —Brian Parow, a Malden native, was a State Championship wrestler at Malden Catholic. —Dario Pizzano, a Saugus native, led Malden Catholic to the MIAA Division 1 State Baseball EMass finals and its first Catholic Conference Championship in 25 years in 2008 and was the top Former Malden Catholic Head Baseball Coach Steve Freker, a Malden resident for over 50 years, is being inducted into the new Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Malden Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame on March 2. Coach Freker is already in the Malden High School Golden Tornado Hall of Fame, the Intercity League Hall of Fame and the Mass. State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame and led Malden Catholic to a 2003 MIAA Division 1 State Championship and nearly 200 wins from 2000-2012. Above he is shown during a 2009 game with players Matt Muldoon (right) of Saugus and Danny Dortona (left) of Malden. (Courtesy Photo) player in the state, later a twotime Ivy League Player of the Year for Columbia and is in his 12th year of Professional Baseball this season. —Domenic Vincenzo Jr. was an All-Scholastic and one of the top Soccer players in the state. —Stephen Wishoski was a standout football wide receiver and defensive back for the1964 Football Team and 1965 Malden Catholic State Championship Team. —The 1960-61 Basketball Team was one of the winningest in school history and was the best Catholic school team in Massachusetts. —Led by future NHLer Mike Vecchione of Saugus and Brendan Collier and coached by the late Christie Serino of Saugus, the 2010-11 Hockey Team won the first of five MIAA Super 8 State Hockey Championships. The Malden Catholic 2010-2011 Hockey Team is shown above with Head Coach Chris Serino (left) and Captain Mike Vecchione (third from right) at the awards ceremony after winning the school’s first MIAA Super 8 State Championship. The Lancers would go on to win four more titles in the next six years. (Courtesy Photo) Dario Pizzano of Saugus, a 2009 Malden Catholic graduate and two-time Ivy League “Player of the Year” in 2011 and 2012, a 12-year professional player as well, will be inducted into the new Brother Daniel Cremin, C.F.X. Malden Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame on March 2. (Courtesy/Columbia University)
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 MV Eagles Boys Swim Team Win CAC Championship By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Boys varsity swimming team completed the regular season in spectacular finish last week at the Bayrd Natatorium. The boys won the overall and boys Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) championship. The men’s team won by over 300 points over Shawsheen Tech; in the overall coed division the team won by a record breaking 600 points over Shawsheen Tech. The boys team started the meet off very similarly to last year with dominance in the 200 Medley relays. The team of freshmen Dylan Phan, Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso and Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso and sophomore Lucas Freitas won the event in 1:51.19. In the 200-freestyle, senior Aiden Acuna-Rosa continued a perfect season in the event with an effort of 1:47.08; he was followed closely by three freshmen who finished in 2-3-4; they were Jaden Anthony, Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso and Henry Cao with times of 1:56.02, 1:59.17 and 2:08.10. In the 200 IM, Jason Yan was back in his signature event – winning the event for the second year in a row with a time of 2:07.98; this was an in season best for Jason. A pair of freshmen were behind Jason: Christian Antonucci and Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso finished in second and third with times of 2:14.26 and 2:15.65. Next up in the 50 freestyle, Armando Indresano completed the four-year sweep of the event with a time of 22.86. Lucas Freitas followed closely with a thirdplace finish of 25.20. Junior Brandon Zhao was fourth in 25.38. A trio of Mystic swimmers completed the event in places 8-10. They were Adrian Chang, Brady Capa and Lucas Santos. Senior Captain Jeremy Cheng hit the water for the last time at CACs in the 100 butterfly and didn’t disappoint, posting a time of 52.70. Jeremy was closely followed by freshman Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso in a time of 58.93 and senior Ramy El-Aafer in fourth place with a time of 1:04.95. Armando Indresano was back in the water for the 100 freestyle ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School ~ MVRCS Boys Basketball Team Crushes Essex Tech By Emily Brennan F rom start to finish, the MVRCS boys’ basketball team domiBrady Capa is shown competing in the breaststroke medley. and for the third year in a row took home the sprinters sweep of both the 50 and 100 freestyle. Freshman duo Jaden Anthony and Dylan Phan followed closely in third and fourth with respective times of 52.71 and 55.35. Big points were scored in this event as the Eagles took eight of the scoring 12 spots. The other scorers were Lucas Freitas, Lucas Santos, Brady Capa, Nicolas Caballero and Eric Loue. In the 500 freestyle, Aiden Acuna Rosa continued to dominate the field with a time of 4:52.54; he was followed by Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso in second, Kevin Capa in fourth and George George in fifth. In the boys 200 freestyle relay, the Eagles once again came out on top with a time of 1:41.46. The team consisted of Brandon Zhao, Ramy El-Aafer, Brady Capa and Adrian Chang. In the 100 backstroke, senior Jeremy Cheng led the way again with a winning time of 55.09. He was followed by Dylan Phan and Ramy El-Aafer. In addition, Henry Cao and George George scored within the top six as the Eagles took five of the top six spots in the event. In the final individual event of the night, the 100 breaststroke, freshman Christian Antonucci led the way to a 1-2-3-4 Eagles finish. Christian’s time of 1:07.78 was a lifetime best. Christian was followed by Kason Yan, Aris Catic and Brandon Zhao. In the final Relay event of the evening, seniors Jeremy Cheng and Aiden Acuna Rosa paired with freshman Jaden Anthony and junior Jason Yan for a winning time of 3:29.22. “I couldn’t be happier with how our Gentlemen Eagles opened the season on Friday. We are very excited for sectionals and states in the coming weeks,” stated Coach Andrew DiGiacomo. nated Essex Tech before a raucous crowd Tuesday night, finishing with an 77-58 victory. The team has officially qualified for the MIAA Division 5 state tournament, thanks to the win. This marks the 14th time in the last 15 years that the Eagles will be dancing in post-season play. The Maroon & Gold now have an overall record of 10-7 during the 2022-2023 season, 7-3 in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CCC). In the win against Essex Tech, the Eagles exploded out of the gate, putting Essex Tech on their heels in the opening minutes. The Eagles led the scoring by a combination of senior guards and co-captains Giovanni Soto and Michael Tayag, who poured in 27 and 18 points, respectively. Junior forward Jonathan SaintVil controlled the floor – adding 8 points toward the win. Sophomore teammates Dalton Kinnon and Carl Damas added 6 points apiece, while Josh Stover netted 2. Giovanni Soto throws a pass to a teammate. “This is great bunch of young men who strive to reach their potential each and every day,” said MVRCS veteran Head Coach Tony Ferullo. “It’s every team’s goal to make the state tournament, and I’m so proud of our players for reaching what they set out to do.” MVRCS gets back on the road for its next game, traveling to Tyngsborough to meet Innovation Academy on Tuesday, February 14. On Friday, February 17, graduating seniors will be honored during a home game versus Fellowship Christian Academy of Methuen. Malden Neighborhood Basketball League - Week 7 Saturday, February 18, 2023 Game 1 – Celtics 58, Sixers 37 Celts opened up a 15 pt lead after 1 and put it on cruise control after that. The Sixers did put up a gallant fight, As A. Martino dropped (14) and J. Juarbe had (12) but struggled to get a real flow going in the 2nd half. O. Ruan went crazy from the 3-point line. hitting 7 of his attempts and going 5-5 from the Free Throw line. Ending the game with (26) C. Malave & S. Antoine shared a (10) spot each. Ending this 5 on 4 game. Game 2 – Bullets 78, Kings 29 Bullets show lil mercy in this one as they Climb that ladder towards perfection. The Bullets averaged roughly 20 points a quarter & it was L. Guertin who had a Monster game, leading the way with (29). Closely followed by B. Biscan (22) C. Mijar also added (13) in the Win. The Offensively challenged Kings, 6 of the 7 got on the scoreboard but not nearly enough to even challenge the bullets Any of the 4 quarters. Z. Pierre was high man with (9) Sunday, February 19, 2023 Game 1 – Celtics 58, Lakers 36 The Green sought and found victory, leading to them clinching a playoff spot. The Lakers did most their damage in the 4th quarter. It was just too late for them at that point. But they proved they still had some fight in their tank. R. Correale had (11) 2023 MALDEN NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE TEAM Bullets - c Celtics - c Kings Lakers Sixers W L 12 8 4 3 1 C – Playoff Spot This Weeks Games SAT. 2-25 Celtics Sixers Kings Lakers SUN. 2-26 Celtics Bullets Kings Lakers At the Ferryway School – Corners of Ferry, Cross & Walnut st. 0 3 7 8 10 0 3.5 7.5 8.5 Gms behind Streak W - 12 W - 2 L - 2 L - 3 L - 2 as A. Mallah & R. Laughton had a set of (10) each. O. Ruan put his squad on his back again for the 2nd straight day. Ending the game with a team high of (24) followed by J. Pomare with a solid (16) Game 2 – Bullets 2, Sixers 0 Our final game of the weekend didn’t last long as we seen Another Victory for the boys in Blue and Sadly another forfeit in the MNBL this season … 10.5
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 17 Everett-Malden-Revere-Mystic Valley Co-Op Team fall to Somerville, 9-2 A llied Veterans Memorial Skating Rink, Everett February 20, 2023 (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Everett’s Lucas Deguire on the breakaway as he moves towards the goal for the Tide during their game with Somerville Monday. Everett’s Lucas Deguire works to get to the puck away from a player for Somerville during their game Monday. Everett’s David Saia moves past a Somerville player Monday. Everett’s David Saia working to gain control of the puck from player from Somerville. Everett’s Ollie Svendsen moves towards the puck action during the Tide’s game with Somerville Monday night. David Saia of Everett works his way past a player from Somerville during their game Monday. Lukas Deguire with puck for Everett, moving his way towards the goal during their game with Somerville. Everett’s David Saia with the puck for Everett during their game Monday with Somerville. Everett’s Chris Cecca takes a shot on goal Monday night during the Tide’s game with Somerville. Jake Simpson skates the puck up-ice for Everett during their game with Somerville Monday. Everett’s Lukas Deguire with the puck as player from Somerville moves in. Everett’s Ollie Svendsen gives a fist bump to a fan as he and his teammates return to the ice for the third period during their game with Somerville Monday. Everett’s Lukas Deguire with a shot on the net, resulting in a goal for the Tide. Somerville took the win over Everett Monday, 9-2.
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 WHY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS ARE MOST OFTEN A BETTER CHOICE OVER LEGAL LIFE ESTATES B y placing your home, rental property or other assets into an irrevocable trust, the five year look back period will begin. Five years later, the assets in the irrevocable Trust will not be countable for MassHealth eligibility purposes. Furthermore, not only is probate avoided upon the Settlor’s death (i.e. the creator of the trust), but probate would also be avoided if a child/beneficiary were to die prior to the Settlor (i.e. parent). The predeceased child’s children or even grandchildren would become a beneficiary of the trust and that child’s beneficial interest in the trust would escape the probate process. If that child leaves minor children behind, the trustee would follow the terms of the trust and pay for items such as medical expenses, educational expenses, house expenses, etc. If, on the other hand, a parent chooses to deed the home or rental property to his or her children directly, while reserving a life estate, and one of the children were to predecease the parent, that child’s remainder interest in that property would be part of his or her probate estate. As estate planners, we try to avoid the probate process whenever possible for many reasons, such as cost and time delays. This could present a problem many years down the road if no one takes steps to probate the estate of the predeceased child. Furthermore, in a legal life estate situation, the parent would need the consent of the child who has a remainder interest in the property in order to sell the property. With an irrevocable trust, the child has no current ownership interest. The trustee is free to sell the real estate any time without the consent of the child. If the trust is drafted as a grantor-type trust, the capital gain exclusion of $500,000 on the sale of the principal residence will still be afforded to the Settlor of the trust. If it was rental property that was sold, the entire capital gain would still be reported by the Settlor on his or her tax return. The children would not be reporting any of the capital gains transactions on their own tax returns. The trust would actually file a tax return as a grantor-type trust and then issue a grantor letter to the Settlor (also referred to as a Grantor). With a legal life estate, the capital gain on the sale of a home or rental property would have to be allocated to the parent who reserved the life estate and the children who are the remaindermen. The computation for IRS purposes is based on the Book Aleph table and the IRS Section 7520 interest rates. For MassHealth purposes, at least for now, the computation is based upon the Social Security POMS tables. Hopefully, MassHealth will agree to use the IRS tables as the IRS tables are much more favorable to the life tenant if the home were to be sold, for example, as less of the net sales proceeds will be placed back on the table for the life tenant only to be included as a countable asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes. With an irrevocable trust, if the home or rental property is sold and converted to cash, the cash is safe inside the irrevocable trust. There is no risk of the trust assets becoming countable. If the parent decides to serve as trustee and there is a trust provision allowing for use and occupancy of any real estate held in trust, then any real estate abatement offered by the city or town will remain intact. It will not be lost due to placing the home into trust. The trust must be absolutely clear that there can be no principal distributions to the Settlor under any circumstances and that the Trustee must strictly adhere to the terms of the trust and comply with each and every fiduciary duty owed to the remaindermen of the Trust. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Malden Catholic 4-0 Senior Night Victory vs Smithfield Advocate Staff Report M alden resident Preston Tully dominated the crease for Malden Catholic en route to a 4-0 victory over Smithfield (R.I.) on the Lancers’ Senior Night at the Malden Valley Forum rink. Tully, a Malden native, responded to the nod to start his first varsity showdown, and he brought the Lancers (5-10-3) a pivotal spark with his 25-save performance, as the team collected its second shutout victory of the season. “It was a special night getting the shutout win on senior night,” said Tully. “The boys have worked hard all season and it was great to get rewarded tonight for all that hard work.” Michael Doe, Michael Bourgeois, Jaylen Chu and Connor Seeley collected goals for the Lancers in their third period surge, paving the way for the Lancers’ fifth win of the season. Three Malden residents – Conner Seeley, Preston Tully and William Fosdick – were among those recognized on Senior Night at Malden Catholic. The Lancers were also able to celebrate the night with a shutout win. Pictured from left to right, are; Daniel Zizza, Trevor Strauss, William Fosdick, Conner Seeley, Michael Bourgeois, Coach Chris Kuchar, Tyler Fukuda, Preston Tully and Brendan Zinck. (Courtesy photo) Michael Bourgeois is shown with his dad, Mike, brothers Shane and Matthew, mom, Christine and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) Malden resident William Fosdick is shown with his parents, Jon and Mirabel, and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) Malden resident Preston Tully is shown with his brother, Carson, sister, Emerson, mom, Deborah, dad, John and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy phots) Tyler Fukuda is shown with his brother, Matthew, mom, Jennifer, dad, Tsuyoshi and President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) Brendan Zinck is shown with his sister, Audrey, mom, Cathy, dad, Brian and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) Trevor Strauss is shown with his dad, Wayne, mom, Debbie and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 VITAL, NIFLORE BUYER2 VITAL, JOHNY V SELLER1 MEZINI, GENCI SELLER2 MEZINI, TATJANA Daniel Zizza is shown with his brother Christian, mom, Stephanie, dad, Stephen and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) Malden resident Conner Seeley is shown with mom, Rose, sister, Haylee, dad, Darrell and MC President John Thornburg. (Courtesy photo) 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 55-57 ASHLAND ST CITY MALDEN DATE 02.01.23 PRICE 885000
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 Page 19 Malden Boys Basketball Team clinched Div. 1 State Tournament spot with 58-54 win over Somerville aavvyvy S avy avvy S oiorenniioor nior by Jim Miller Could You Have a Thyroid Problem and Not Know It? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checked because it might be causing my problems. Almost 66 Jose Ferreira (5), a Golden Tornados sophomore guard, drives to the basket with good eff ort in the win over Revere. Dear Almost, If your thyroid is out of whack, it can cause a number of health issues that can be tricky to detect because the symptoms often resemble other age-related health problems. In fact, as many as 30 million Americans have some form of thyroid disorder, but more than half aren’t aware of it. What to Know The thyroid is a small butterfl y-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that has a huge job. It produces hormones (called T3 and T4) that help regulate the rate of many of your body’s activities, from how quickly you burn calories to how fast your heart beats. It also infl uences the function of the brain, liver, kidneys and skin. If the gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, it causes body systems to slow down. If it’s overactive, and churns out too much thyroid, it has the opposite effect, speeding up the body’s processes. The symptoms for an underactive thyroid (also known as hyJustin Bell (14) looks for a layup against a Somerville defender. Coach Nally controls the tempo from the sidelines as assistant coaches Jason Surpris and Dan Jurkowski look on and freshman Ethan Phejarasai (10) waits to come back into the game. (Advocate Photos by Henry Huang) Justin Bell (14) sizes up a shot in the Malden win over Somerville. pothyroidism) – the most common thyroid disorder in older adults – will vary but may include fatigue and weakness, unexplained weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, joint pain, a puff y face, hoarseness, thinning hair, muscle stiff - ness, dry skin and depression. Some patients may even develop an enlarged thyroid (goiter) at the base of the neck. However, in older adults, it can cause other symptoms like memory impairment, loss of appetite, weight loss, falls or even incontinence. And the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism) may include a rapid heart rate, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, tremors of the hand, frequent bowel movements, sweating, as well as an enlarged thyroid gland. Too much thyroid can also cause atrial fi brillation, aff ect blood pressure and decrease bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Those with the greatest risk of developing thyroid disorders are women who have a family history of the disease. Other factors that can trigger thyroid problems include: autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves disease; thyroid surgery; radiation treatments to the neck or upper chest; and certain medications including interferon alpha and interleukin-2 cancer medications, amiodarone heart medication and lithium for bipolar disorder. Get Tested If you have any of the aforementioned symptoms, or if you’ve Jonald Joseph (21) lays one in against Somerville. He scored 19 points in the Malden win. Ethan Phejarasai (10) skies toward the basket with a layup for two more points against Somerville. Senior captain Peyton Carron (11) peels back a three-point shot attempt in the win over Melrose. It went in! had previous thyroid problems or notice a lump in the base of your neck, ask your doctor to check your thyroid levels. The TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) blood test is used to diagnosis thyroid disorders but depending on what they fi nd, additional blood tests may be necessary. If you are diagnosed with a thyroid problem, it’s easily treated. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid and others), which is an oral medication that restores adequate hormone levels. And treatments for hyperthyroidism may include an anti-thyroid medication such as methimazole and propylthiouracil, which blocks the production of thyroid hormones. Another option is radioactive iodine, which is taken orally and destroys the overactive thyroid cells and causes the gland to shrink. But this can leave the thyroid unable to produce any hormone and it’s likely that you’ll eventually become hypothyroid and need to start taking thyroid medication. For more information on thyroid disorders, visit the American Thyroid Association at Thyroid.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Page 20 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 OBITUARIES William T. Barron, III Lynn – William T. Barron, III, 79, of Lynn, passed away Sunday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria (Gilbert) Hicks-Barron. William was born in March 27, 1943, in Malden, son of the late William T. Barron, Jr. and Gertrude (Snowden) Barron. He was raised and educated in Malden, continuing his education at Boston State College, graduating in 1979, with a Master’s Degree in Education. Prior to his retirement, he was school teacher for the City of Malden, he was also a Tai Chi Instructor, which he was still practicing up until recently. He was a strong man of faith, serving as Chairman of the UPDATES | FROM PAGE 14 posium-Power-and-Prejudice-Race-and-International-Relations). The EPIIC program’s annual Symposium is a threeday event from March 9-March 11 that brings together scholars, practitioners and students from the international community to engage on topics, such as environmental racism, global health and the Black Lives Matter movement in a global context. It is in-person on the Tufts campus (https://tufts.app. box.com/s/af0vqi60t4en9spw7zuczozwlzr0wx1n). Lastly, FoMR wants to share the video of the Living with Coyotes Public Meeting (https:// Deacon Board at the Zion Church Ministries in Everett and living by one of his favorite quotes “Jesus loves me this I know because the Bible tells me so.” Aside from being a faithful disciple and member of Zion Church Ministries, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Besides his loving wife, Maria, he is survived by his children, Jeanelle, Angeliquc, Antoinette, Deidra and stepson, David, 6 grandchildren; a brother, Henry Barron and his wife, Fran, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27, from 10AM- 12PM at the Zion Church Ministries, 757 Broadway, in Everett, with a service following at 12PM. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTM8RSNuLnM). The Mission of the Friends of the Malden River: FoMR seeks to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out the FoMR Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver) and the FoMR website (websitehttps:// maldenriver.wordpress.com/) for more information! Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Massachusetts Environmental Trust license plate (https://www.mass.gov/ guides/a-guide-to-purchasing-a-specialty-environmental-license-plate). For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ~ HELP WANTED ~ FULL TIME DRIVER WANTED MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SCRUBBING BOARD 104 HANCOCK ST EVERETT * 617-387-4838 Daniel J. Hurley Insert Of Malden. Passed away at the Courtyard Nursing Center in Medford on February 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90.He was born in Boston, MA on March 23, 1932 to the late Daniel and Mary (Callahan) Hurley. Daniel was raised in Mission Hill and graduated from Mission High School. He would then go on to earn his associates degree from Bentley College. Mr. Hurley served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the type of person that would always put others before himself, always looking to help. He ran the Rev. John O’Brien sports night at the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden for many years. Daniel devoted much of his time to the church serving as a CCD teacher and Lector at mass. He also enjoyed gardening and watching the Boston Celtics. Daniel and his family spent over 20 years vacationing on Lake Winnisquam in NH. Daniel was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (O’Brien) Hurley for 64 years. Loving father of Daniel M. Hurley of NH, Marianne DiVasta & her husband Nick of Waltham, John Hurley & his wife Donna of Southborough, Paul Hurley & his wife Erlita of CA, Patricia Brandano & her late husband Ernie of Melrose. Brother of the late Mary Rossignol & the late Anna Giglio Devoted grandfather to Christopher, Tyler, Benedetto, Nicole, Jack, Olivia, Michael, Patrick, Katelyn, and Daniel. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 24th, 2023,from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street., Malden. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street., Malden, on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery., 175 Broadway., Malden. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Mary F. Finnegan Of Malden. Passed away on February 13th. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Finnegan, Jr. Preceded in death by her son John E Finnegan, III. Mother of Linda Burke and her husband Brian of Melrose, Patricia Finnegan of Andover, Jean Williams and her husband Thomas of Rogers, Arkansas and Paul Finnegan and his wife Tammy of Billerica. Grandmother of Michael, Kathryn, Taylor, Megan, Connor and Patrick. Survived by her brother William Hanlon and his wife Sally of Vail, Colorado and brother-in-law James Brown of Malden. Preceded in death by her brothers James Hanlon and his wife Nami, John Hanlon and his wife Shirley and sisters Pauline McLaughlin and her husband Red and Judith Brown and dear friends Bob & Doris Dowling. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden, Thursday, February 16th. The funeral was at the funeral home on Friday, February followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church Malden. Service concluded with interment at Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Susanne A. (Bush) Naso Of Malden. Passed awa y peacefully at her home on February 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family at the age of 95. Susanne, known as “Sally” to all, was born on September 26, 1927 and was the only child to the late Herbert L. Bush and Corinne (Emery) Bush. She was raised in Milton, MA and graduated from Milton High School. A self-taught guitarist and singer, Sally was known as “Sally the Smiling Yodeler”. She performed on the WVOM radio station and went to many VA hospitals to sing for the servicemen. She also enjoyed cooking, watching the Patriots and Red Sox, and spending time with her family. Sally was the beloved wife to John J. Naso for 25 years before his death in November, 1983. She was the loving mother of Nicholas Naso, Wayne Naso and David Naso of Malden, Richard Naso and his wife Dana of Tewksbury, and Maria Naso of Andover. She was a devoted “Nana” to Melinda Naso of Marshfi eld and Andrew Silvestro, Jason Silvestro, and Dereck Silvestro of Andover. A private graveside service will be held at the St. Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury St, Boston, MA on Saturday February 25th. Sally loved animals and as an expression of sympathy, in lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions can be made to any of the following animal shelters, MSPCA, ASPCA, Yankee Golden Retriever, Paws New England, Lucky Lab Rescue or an animal shelter of your choice. City of Malden Massachusetts MALDEN HISTORICAL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to review and consider the following: Notice of Intent to Demolish Buildings regarding demolition permit application #CMID 051597-2022 for the buildings at the properties known as and numbered, 100 Hospital Road (City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 025 104 401), and 57 Hospital Road (City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 025 105 501), which have been determined to be Significant Buildings, in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 24, Code of City of Malden, the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance, AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 for the purpose of making a determination whether the Buildings on these properties are Preferably Preserved Buildings and the demolition permits should be delayed, in accordance with Title 4, Chapter 24, Code of the City of Malden, the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance. Permit application and plans are available for public review on the City website at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: John Tramondozzi Chair Malden Historical Commission February 24, March 3, 2023
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Page 22 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 24, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING 1. On Feb. 24, 1799, “midnight rider” William Dawes died; he rode to what town to alert residents that British troops would march into the countryside? 2. According to Guinness World Records, what is unusual about the eyelashes of Coco, a “newfypoo” (Newfoundland/ poodle cross)? 3. In Alaska what is the special meaning of “sourdough”? 4. Reportedly, many Civil War veterans were aff ected with Soldier’s Disease, which was what? 5. On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the fi rst African American in the U.S. Senate; what state did he represent: Illinois, Massachusetts or Mississippi? 6. Where did the fi rst retail specialty pushcart program in the United States start in 1976? 7. What American sports event has the most betting? 8. On Feb. 26, 1616, the Roman Catholic Church banned Galileo Galilei from teaching what? 9. In what country did the Giant Omelette Festival organized by the Knights of the Giant Omelette originate? 10. Do bananas grow on trees? 11. On Feb. 27, 1807, what author of “Tales of a Wayside Inn” was born? 12. In what sport would you fi nd professional teams named Avalanche and Lightning? 13. How are “Shed A Little Light,” “Happy Birthday” and “Why (The King Of Love Is Dead)” similar? 14. On Feb. 28, 2013, who became the fi rst Pope to resign since 1415? 15. Last year it was decided that Athens would become a “Sister City” to what city that was once called the “Athens of America”? 16. What NBA player has the most all-time regular-season points? 17. On March 1, 2021, Massachusetts eased some restrictions on what? 18. What painter (of “Whistler’s Mother”) brought a libel suit that was to bankrupt himself and send his critic, John Ruskin, into a severe breakdown? 19. What is the name of the sport in which teams slide stones on ice toward a target? 20. On March 2, 1904, Dr. Seuss was born in what Massachusetts city? ANSWERS Sandy Juliano Broker/President List with us in the New Year! Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BROADWAY, EVERETT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 617-590-9143 FOR MORE INFORMATION List your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. We’re with you from start to closing! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 The City of Malden, by the Mayor as the statutory Cable License Issuing Authority, will hold a cable license renewal public hearing on Monday March 6th, 2023 at 5 p.m. pertaining to Verizon New England (Verizon) and the possible issuance of a cable television renewal license to Verizon. Please note that this public hearing will be virtual and can be attended by desktop, laptop, tablet or phone via the following link or number(s): ZOOM WEBINAR When: March 6th, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Verizon License Public Hearing Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cityofmalden.zoom.us/j/96272944197?pwd=ZnhrMDcwRVY5MmhxaWJWbDZEMDNrQT09 Passcode: 199774 Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 929 436 2866 Webinar ID: 962 7294 4197 Passcode: 199774 This proceeding is held pursuant to federal law 47 USC 546 and possible final action to approve the license may be considered and taken by the Issuing Authority. Public comment on local cable needs and past performance of Verizon is invited and shall be allowed by electronic video and audio conference platforms as set forth above. Copies of City license renewal documents may be made available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk or by contacting Ron Hogan @rhogan@cityofmalden.org. By order of the Mayor as statutory License Issuing Authority. February 17, 24, 2023 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 1. Lexington (Dawes is not famous for sounding the alarm due to the popular Longfellow poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.”) 2. They are the longest eyelashes ever found on a dog (seven inches). 3. Someone who has lived in Alaska for several winters 4. Addiction related to amputation 5. Mississippi 6. Boston’s Faneuil Hall 7. Super Bowl 8. That the earth orbits the sun 9. France (in Bessières; the fi rst festival was in the 1970s, and the event has spread [no pun intended] to other cities) 10. No; the banana plant is a giant herb. 11. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 12. Hockey (teams in Colorado and Tampa, respectively) 13. They are song tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr. (performed by James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone, respectively) 14. Benedict XVI 15. Boston 16. LeBron James 17. COVID-19 18. James Abbott McNeill Whistler (born in Lowell, Mass.) 19. Curling 20. Springfi eld
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