Do you know a Community Hero? Nominate someone who’s making a difference THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 27, 2026 NEWS | FROM PAGE 1 ects, including constructing the Tri-Community Greenway, opening the Bridge Recovery Center [in Malden], renovating the Winchester Center Commuter Rail Station, building many new schools, and more,” Senator Lewis added. “It has also been very rewarding to provide constituent services that have helped people access healthcare, unemployment insurance, housing assistance, and resolve other issues that they are struggling with.” He acknowledged the contributions of all who have made his mission at the State House progress. “I have certainly not done this work alone! I appreciate the hard-working and talented staff that have been part of my team over the years, my wonderful colleagues in the House and SenPage 5 ate, dedicated state and municipal public sector employees, inspiring citizen advocates and activists, and others who care deeply about public service and strengthening our communities. We have made a good team.” The Senator pledged to serve out his term before embarking on “a new chapter.” “I look forward to continuing to serve my constituents until the last day of this legislative term. After that I will begin a new chapter in my life, one in which I will find new ways to make a meaningful impact.” Senator Lewis is a longtime Winchester resident and former Winchester state representative and Town Meeting member who succeeded U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, D-5th District) in the Mass. Senate when the present U.S. House Minority whip left for Washington, D.C., after winning election to Congress. Now in his last year in office, Senator Lewis expressed criticism for the leadership in the White House as he departs. “Finally, I want to acknowledge how disheartening it has been to see a profession that I greatly respect—public service—be so utterly corrupted, abused, and debased by Donald Trump and his cronies. Since he was re-elected, I have struggled to maintain my optimism; but I draw strength and hope for our future from the many amazing people that I have had the great fortune to work with. I know firsthand their determination, integrity, resilience, compassion, and courage. Together, we will continue to strive for greater justice, equity, and opportunity for all.” EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS E very day in our community, people are making a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. These folks deserve recognition, and you can help them receive it. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this spring. If you know someone who makes an impact, please nominate them for an award. They do NOT need to be affiliated with MVES. Community All-Stars could be the volunteer who gives hours of their time helping older adults, the person who always helps set up at the Senior Center or the veteran who supports older veterans. The key criteria is that they’re active in one of the communities served by MVES: Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield or Winthrop. Nominations are due by April 1. Visit www.mves.org/mves50 to learn more or to fill out a simple nomination form. Or you can nominate someone by contacting development@mves.org or 781-388-4802. The Community All-Star Award winners will be honored at MVES’ spring fundraiser, the MVES Legacy50 Summit. The event will be held on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Cummings Center at Tufts University (177 College Ave., Medford). In addition to the awards, the Legacy50 Summit will include a luncheon, an expo fair and Keynote Speaker Ashton Applewhite — who is a TED speaker, author and nationally recognized anti-ageism activist. Tickets are $75 each and all proceeds benefit MVES’ mission. Reserve tickets by March 31 for a free copy of Ashton Applewhite’s book, while supplies last. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 EVERETT 5-7P M HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA On-site interviews with EPS Principals and Administrators for current openings and opportunities for the 2026-2027 School Year. TEACHERS (ALL LEVELS) PARAPROFESSIONALS SPECIAL EDUCATION (ALL LEVELS) ENGLISH LEARNERS (ALL LEVELS) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BCBAs Job Openings are posted on School Spring SECURITY GUARDS CUSTODIANS
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