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State Representative LipperGarabedian Designated as House Chair of the Massachusetts Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology B Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel hosted a well-attended, informative feedback session for caregivers at The Gallery at Malden High School Tuesday night. (Advocate Photos) Malden Superintendent holds wellattended informational session on path ahead for district schools Dr. Sippel has visited over 400 classrooms and has interacted with several thousand Malden Public Schools students and staff since assuming post By Steve Freker S ometimes it is a sprint, but it is truly a marathon, realistically. That describes the task of forging a strong path forward for the Malden Public Schools. Malden's first-year Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel made another stop SUPERINTENDENT | SEE PAGE 13 OSTON (February 20, 2025) – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) has been designated the House Chair of the of the Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology. The Special Commission was established by the legislature last year in an omnibus gun safety law, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws, chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024. The Special Commission is charged with investigating the status, feasibility, and utility of emerging firearm technologies, including microstamp technology and personalized firearms. “I am grateful to Judiciary House Chair Day and Speaker Mariano for designating me House Chair of the Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology,” said State Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “I proudly joined the Legislature last session to pass our latest gun safety law. I look forward to the Commission’s work ahead and collaborating with my fellow Commissioners as we hear from experts and stakeholders COMMISSION | SEE PAGE 4 Mysterious deaths of three Revere women – one a 2019 Malden High grad – becomes worldwide news Revere and Malden residents stunned after three local women found dead in Belize resort hotel room Saturday; Revere Mayor Keefe seeking answers from Belize officials By Steve Freker he mysterious deaths of three young Revere women – one a 2019 Malden High School grad – has become an international news story. Residents of two local communities, Revere and Malden, are stunned over the fact that the trio of women were inexplicably found dead in a Central American hotel room in the resort city of San Pedro, Belize. T Wafae El-Arar, 26, Imane Mallah, 24, and Kaoutar Naqqad, 23 – all from Revere – were found Saturday morning, February 22, at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro by hotel housekeeping personnel, police said. Tragically, the women were discovered dead just one day before their scheduled return to the United States, which was Sunday. Ms. Mallah was a 2019 DEATHS | SEE PAGE 9 Wafae El-Arar Imane Mallah Kaoutar Naqqad

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Opportunity to serve on Malden’s Community Preservation Committee T he Malden City Council is seeking one resident from either Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 4 or Ward 7 interested in serving on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). This committee meets monthly and allocates funding raised from a local property tax surcharge toward projects focused on affordable housing, historic preservation and parks and open space. The selected individual should Advertise in The Advocate 617-387-2200 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! have an interest in these project areas, be detail oriented and willing to research and understand the funding proposals before the committee, and have the skills to work cooperatively with other committee members to evaluate projects for funding decisions. To learn more about the CPC and recent projects funded, visit www.cityofmalden.org/313/ Community-Preservation-Committee-CPC. Interested residents should email a cover letter and resume to Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Chair of the Personnel and Appointments Committee, at alinehan@cityofmalden.org no later than Monday, March 10, 2025. Annual Antique Show & Sale returns on Sat., March 8 T he Malden Historical Society will bring its annual Antique Show and Sale back to Anthony’s of Malden on March 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Now in its 37th year, this event has become a local tradition. It provides a great opportunity to get out of the house during the winter doldrums, explore the wares of more than 25 dealers and take home an interesting piece of our tangible past. The one-day Malden Antique Show and Sale has consistently attracted dealers from throughout New England who offer a range of items for sale, including art, jewelry, glass, china, silver, pottery, linens, lighting, toys, books, postcards, small furniture, ephemera and much more. Anthony’s provides convenient access for dealers and shoppers alike. Admission to the show is $6 ($5 with an ad, card or copy of this article, print or electronic) and benefits the Malden Historical Society. Anthony’s will have lunch and beverages available for purchase, so www.810bargrille.com everyone can make a day of it. Anthony’s is located at 105 Canal St. in Malden, has ample free parking, is a two-block walk from the MBTA Orange Line’s Malden Center Station and is wheelchair accessible – with all dealers on one floor. The Malden Historical Society is a local, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization founded in 1886 and dedicated to collecting, preserving and disseminating the history of Malden and beyond – and fostering an appreciation of everyone’s history. To learn more about the Malden Historical Society, visit www.maldenhistoricalsociety.org or email info@ maldenhistoricalsociety.org.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 3 Friends of the Malden Public Library plan ’25 Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser for May 9 la and his mother Constance.” “The Friends are grateful for the generosity of the Gala Sponsors from last year who helped make the event possible. Sponsors are needed to make this year’s Gala just as elegant and successful! Your sponsorship will help cover the costs of delicious food, wine glasses, decorations, and other expenses. Sponsors will be prominently recognized in publicity and on the Friends’s website and social media. Interested sponsors Mayor Gary Christenson, center, is shown with Mary Ellen O’Meara of The Friends of the Malden Public Library along with State Rep. Steve Ultrino, Councillors Peg Crowe, Cary McDonald and Steve Winslow, and school committee members Elizabeth Hortie and Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg. L ast June, the Friends of the Malden Public Library (MPL) revived the unforgettable Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser for the first time since the pandemic. Over 125 guests flocked to the historic Converse Memorial Building and Art Galleries in Malden to savor a variety of fine wines and cuisine from Malden’s best establishments. Live piano music as well as a Silent Raffle delighted the crowd. A VIP early entry at 6:30 treated guests to a tour of the worldclass art galleries. The Friends’ Wine Tasting has always been a tremendously popular event in Malden. First held in 2002, it sold out annually until the pandemic interrupted all in-person gatherings. This year, once again, the Friends will be partnering with Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits (Rte. 1, Malden) to make the Gala a reality. The theme for this year’s event will be a tribute to Malden artist Frank Stella, who passed away in May 2024. Guests will be invited to view original paintings by the well-known artist as well as by his mother, Constance Stella, also a talented artist. “Constance Stella started cultivating her son’s interest in art by bringing him to the Malden Public Library as a child,” affirms Library Director Dora St. Martin. The Gala theme will encourage guests to dress in psychedelic ’60s and ’70s garb to remember Stella’s modernistic, abstract expressionism. Last year’s event brought to light the perfect Wine Tasting partner:Kappy’s Rte. 1, Malden flagship store. “This particular location has a very extensive selection of wines,” explained Friends of the MPL President Mary Ellen O’Meara. “It’s my goto when I need an extra-special fine wine, very convenient to Malden’s Linden section (Ward 8).” Kappy’s will once again provide their best wine vendors, each with an exquisite choice of wines. “The sensory experience of tasting wines in an exclusive setting like an H.H. Richardson building from the 1880’s and surrounded by a world-class art collection is complete,” asserted O’Meara. “We will be delighted to sip wines in the presence of several of works by Frank Stelare encouraged to contact the Friends at friendsmaldenpl@ gmail.com.” The Friends of the MPL is a volunteer, fundraising organization holding events for our diverse community to benefit the Library throughout the year. The Friends has been particularly involved in community outreach and is always looking for new members! There is something for everyone to do at the Friends. Don’t miss this event! He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett

Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Holocaust survivor will tell her story on Monday A rea residents will have a rare and powerful opportunity to hear firsthand from Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed, who will share her story of survival, resilience and hope on Monday. Hosted by Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Chabad of Wakefield, this special event will take place at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at Reading Memorial High School at 62 Oakland Rd. in Reading. At 97 years old, Helga Melmed is among the last living witnesses to the atrocities of the Holocaust. Born in Berlin, her childhood was shattered by Nazi persecution. At just five years old, she was beaten by her schoolteacher for being Jewish. By age 13, she was deported to the Lodz Ghetto, where her father was murdered. She was later sent to Auschwitz, endured forced labor camps and survived a brutal death march to Bergen-Belsen. When the British liberated the camp in April 1945, she weighed only 46 pounds and was gravely ill. Dan - 1972 Celebrating 52 Years! When in need, call ABC! Helga Melmed, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. Monday during a special program hosted by Chabad of Wakefield at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at Reading Memorial High School. (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate) Now, she is flying in from FloriChris 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 ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------da for this special evening, determined to share her story so history is never forgotten. “With antisemitism and hate on the rise, it is more important than ever to listen to survivors while we still can,” said Rabbi Sruly Brook of Chabad of Wakefield, the event’s organizer. “Helga’s story is a reminder of where unchecked hate leads, and why we must stand together as a community against intolerance.” Adding to the evening’s emotional depth, a violinist will perform the haunting theme from “Schindler’s List,” setting the tone for reflection and remembrance. “Hate and violence bring only destruction,” Melmed says. “I share my COMMISSION | FROM PAGE 1 to investigate these emerging firearm safety technologies and consider opportunities for Massachusetts to remain a leader in reducing gun violence and empowering law enforcement to prevent and prosecute crime.” Representative Lipper-Garabedian chaired the Special Commission’s first hearing on January 28 with Commissioner introductions and context-setting of the work ahead. The second hearing, on February 10, served as the first hearing on microstamping technology. The Representative welcomed exstory so people understand where hatred leads and why we must choose kindness instead.” This event is open to the entire community and is made possible by Chabad of Wakefield and generous corporate sponsors. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students (ages 14-18). Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for $1,000, with sponsors receiving recognition on all promotional materials. Reserve your seat today at www. JewishWakefield.com/tickets or call 781-205-9593. Join us for this unforgettable evening of history, remembrance and unity. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3, and the program gets underway at 7 p.m. pert testimony from esteemed guests including New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, representing one of the states with current microstamping law; the attorney serving as the chair of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Gun Violence; and a professor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. The Special Commission will hold its third hearing and its second on microstamping on March 4. More about the Commission and hearing recordings can be found at http://tinyurl. com/EmergingFirearmTechCommission.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 5 Free Tickets to Mayor’s 2025 State of the City Address F ree tickets to Mayor Gary Christenson’s 2025 State of the City Address being held on Tuesday, March 4 from 8-9 a.m. at Anthony’s at 105 Canal St. will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and will be required for admittance. Attendees should plan to arrive between 7:30-7:45 a.m. for a prompt 8 a.m. start of the presentation. Due to capacity, seating will be limited. Please RSVP for your ticket at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/mayor-gary-christensons-state-of-the-city-2025-tickets-1247176381129?aff=oddtdtcreator For admittance into the MBTA Announces March Service Changes S ervice changes are taking place to support critical signal upgrade work on the Orange and Red lines, MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements project, Maintenance of Way work at Bowdoin, and signal upgrade work at North Station. BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in March on the Orange, Red, Blue, Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, and Lowell lines. Riders can find more informaevent, please have your ticket printed out or have the QR code ready to be scanned on your phone. For residents unable to attend in person, the event will be recorded by Urban Media Arts (UMA) and subsequently broadcast on Public Access Television and UMA’s YouTube channel. We hope you will join us as we come together to celebrate Malden’s resilience, achievements and the path forward. tion on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta. com/alerts. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_ Alerts for up-to-date service information. On the Orange Line: • Orange Line service will be suspended between Jackson Square and North Station during the weekend of March 1 – 2. • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between Jackson Square and Back Bay. Riders can connect to the Green Line at Copley, which is less than a two-minute walk from Back Bay, for continued service through downtown toward North Station. • There will be free fares at CopMBTA | SEE PAGE 14 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Paul Gilligan & Dave Russo at MHS GTC Fundraiser By Peter Levine T he Malden High School Golden Tornado Club Fundraiser at Giggles on Route 1 last week? Absolute gold. A night packed with laughs, legends and enough Malden star power to light up the Zakim Bridge. I had the honor of breaking bread (or, more likely, sharing a plate of Giggles’ famous pizza) with some stone-cold Maldonia MVPs: Rec Director and Dorothy’s dad Joe ‘Chills” Levine; MHS football coach Witche “Kevin’s big brother” Exilhomme; and the city’s unofficial historian/storyteller/raconteur, Marty Gately. 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 But the heavy hitters didn’t stop there. Front and center, I spotted GTC Board Member Katie Nicholson Bowdridge and her husband, Mike. Fun fact: Mike happens to be cousins with former Atlanta Braves set-up guy Kevin McGlinchey, who happens to be the third best athlete in his family behind his moms and pops (maybe throw his Auntie Rose on that list and he is possibly the fourth best athlete). Another fun fact: Katie worked the front desk at the old Y along with Erika Christenson Israelson and Lisa West – the golden era of awesome front desk workers at the old Y, and that ain’t because each of them would give me an extra towel if I asked – insert great big smiley face. Also in attendance: GTC Board Member and Athletic Department powerhouse Jeanne Marquardo (one of my fave Grassos for sure); MHS girls softball coach Rebecca Krigman (who also happens to be one of the first women to climb the fabled grease pole during the San Rock Festa); volleyball and JV basketball coach Danny Jurkowski; track coach Marc Ferrera; friend to just about everybody on earth – multi-sport star at MHS from 1977 and wicked good kid Benny Talbot; legendary wrestling coach Phil Gormley and his son (sorry, kid, memory’s not what it used to be!); the oneand-only Johnny “CJ” Lopresti; and the man who might actually hold the record for most Hall of Fame inductions in Massachusetts – Steve Freker. And then, the real magic happened. Two of Malden’s funniest cats, Dave “I’m not that kind of Indian” Russo and Paulie “handsome is a light switch away” Gilligan, took center stage and had the crowd in stitches. For a couple of hours, they made us forget about the midwinter blues, sky-high egg prices and whatever else was weighing us down. Now, full disclosure: I’ve known these two guys for so long that trying to count the years would just be depressing. Paulie, in particular, has been part of my world forever. Back in the day, I’d walk into little brother David’s room and see Paulie, his brother Danny, Johnny Swanson, Sonny & Dean Trioli, Joe Victor, Mike McCauley, a Skiffington or two, Bo & Kevin Hannon, Johnny Olsen and the rest of their mischievous crew playing poker into the wee hours. Then we’d hit the court for some hoops. Then concerts. Then just life, growing up in Malden, from Oak Grove to Edgeworth and everywhere in between. Paulie and Dave, my friends, keep ’em laughing – because lord knows we all need it in these mishigas times we live in. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Led by the steady, reliable hand of Malden Parking Department rising star Ernie “the first man they look for and the last man they wanted to see” Ardolino Jr., the Department’s Enforcement Officers were out in — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 7 full force last week doing a fantabulous job as Malden battled its first major winter event. “Hogan’s Heroes” just killed it as they blanketed the cityscape, tagging transgressors for the good and welfare of all Maldonia. In the crazy things people say department... One of the Parking Control Officers driving down a street in Ward 2 reports that he was approached by a middle-aged bloke who disliked that the PCO was handing out tickets so diligently. When the PCO rolled his window down, the disheveled and portly geezer’s verbal assault was obnoxious, beyond reprehensible and a real head scratcher; “What are you, (German dictator during World War II), giving out all those tickets?!” Not one of Malden’s proudest moments. • Just a friendly reminder: The MHS Golden Tornado Club can always use your help, financially speaking that is. If you’ve got some extra gelt lying about (hint, hint to any “philanthropists” who love MHS), no better place to invest it than the future of Malden and this country, the student athletes who wear the Blue and Gold at MHS. Thanks for listening. • Malden High School’s “Top Male Athlete” for 1985, Timmy Carey, no doubt you belong in the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame, and here’s hoping the GTC committee agrees also. GTC committee, please don’t let other “voices” distract you from your important business. Insert snarky smiley face. In the Malden Beyond Edgeworth Department... Once again, from up on high, the inimitable Dana Brown reaches back into that very large brain of his for more great tales from Maldonia past... “In honor and memory...Blizzard of 1978 - I was a 19-yearold freshman at Boston College...” “Lots of us have Blizzard of ’78 stories; here’s what I remember. I was a freshman at Boston College and on Monday night (first night of the storm) I was at the Beanpot Hockey Tournament at the Boston Gaaarrrden with friends Donnie Brunelli (Brunelli Building), former MHS House Principal Tom Mahoney, Ricky Malatesta (legendary MHS teacher and golf coach), among several others. As the night wore on the Public Service Announcements were coming fast and furious. ‘Leave now!!’ was the message. ‘Trains will stop running soon.’ ‘We are in the middle of a blizzard.’ ‘Go home!’ “After much discussion and some arguing, a bunch of us decided to leave. Ricky Mal had parked his car at Malden Center and was willing to drive us home if we left now. We hopped on the train, the ‘rattler’ as Malden educator/pol/man about town Bobby McCarthy likes to call it, and we made our way to Malden. Once there Mal got us all to where we needed to be. In my case I was dropped at my high school girlfriend’s house, in Linden. There I stayed for several days, finally getting home via a truck driver who picked me up as I walked down an eerily quiet Salem Street, making my way to Ferry Street, then home to Pratt Street. “Tom Mahoney got back to his house in Chelsea by walking over the Tobin Bridge. Somewhere I remember him telling us he had slept overnight at the Garden and walked home the next day.’ “In any event, those days will always be remembered by me for the absurd number of people who walked everywhere for days into a week or more. No one drove. FYI, no cell phones, no computers, no video games... we did lots of shoveling. Neighbors helped neighbors. Neighbors helped strangers. I was a commuting student to Boston College and missed a bunch of days of classes. My romance with my high school sweetheart ended soon thereafter. Perhaps I had overstayed my welcome!” As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say “Just one more thing, sir” – each time I walk/travel past the intersection of Highland Avenue and Oakland Street, I salute the Sgt. Joseph J. Lumino Memorial Square plaque in front of the Highland Smoke Shop. I never met Mr. Lumino personally but I was generously gifted a copy of the diary this real-life hero kept during some of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Fascinating, riveting reading from a real American hero from Malden. An excerpt for you, dear reader, from the personal diary of “Malden’s One-Man Army” Sgt. Joe Lumino – US Army 45th Division. Joe killed over 75 enemy combatants at the Battle of Bloody Ridge during World War II (earning him a Silver Star). Joe’s family still have the “V-Mail” (V for Victory) postcard from him, which was a care package sent by Joe’s mom. It reads how all the guys in his unit got “one swig” out of the malted milk she sent them and how “good it was.” Printed with permission from his family: “Before attacking Biscari the Nazis were shelling us and the German Air Corp were dropping bombs near us, but we kept right on going. We were too dumb to know what war really is. I got cut from hitting the ground but refused aid as I did not want to report it for fear it would get in the papers as a casualty. My wife and folks would do plenty of worrying. It is a joke the way they give out Purple Hearts. Another great battle was Bloody Ridge. There was a swell story in Collier’s Magazine about the 45th fighting there. I fired 12 boxes of ammo in 65 minutes. The German tanks were coming very close to us and our artillery knocked it out. They helped very much.” To be continued. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 UMass Amherst announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List T he following students from Malden were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students are appointed to the Dean’s List at the end of a semester in which they have completed a minimum of 12 graded credits and have earned a grade point average of 3.500 or better. Elisha Alexandre Yara Alves Escobar Sohaila Ammar Mehiret Aynalem Yeqi Bai Natalia Caballero Chloe Chen Elina Chen Ethan Chen Jiaxing Chen Natalie Chen Sophia Chen Aman Chhetri Tiffany Chin Isabella Chu Ryan Coggswell Victor Desouza Solomon Doeleman Nicholas Duggan Katia Enriquez O’Meara Maxwell Forestier Bridget Gately Shreshth Gaur Dina Genene Harriet Shane Gerochi Luella Harding Damien Huynh Gabriela Krupka Tarik Kurtagic Tina Lao Johnson Lau Chelsea Law Jianming Lin Kevin Lin Xenia Liu Victoria Loreus Hanson Mei Breana Immaculate Nansamba Zih Nche Daniel Nguyen Nathan Nguyen Nicholas Nguyen Sammi Nie Angelica Nocera Ryan O’Connell Julia Oliveira Rodrigo Oliveira Dhyey Patel Guetternnensje Miyard Love Pierre Rene Jahnvi Punj Amine Rih Chad Robertson Leslie Rodriguez Beatriz Santos Felipe Sathler Fares Seghir Sachyam Shrestha Agambir Singh Ashley Sloane Emma Spignese-Smolinsky Nari Steele Jared Swanson Euba Tafese Jason Tan Wendy Tan Abby Tang Eric Tang Harrison Jacob Taylor Vincent Thai Jasmine Tran Henry Tsang Andrea Turner Christine Wang Elise Wong Jennifer Wong Xinong Wu Stanley Yang Zhaochen Yao Zhuo Yuan George Zhang Ricky Zhang Xiaolin Zhou Zhihua Zhu Save the Harbor's 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash Constitution Beach in East Boston on Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $2.789 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.499 Kerosene Available! HEATING O L IL ULS $4.759 $3.19 9 DEF Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 24-Hour Burner Service Open an account and order online at: Join us on the beach by 11:45 a.m. for the Big Splash! B OSTON – On March 2 at noon join 200 participants as they plunge into the icy waters of East Boston’s Constitution Beach for the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. The Shamrock Splash is an annual festive polar plunge and fundraiser that gives participants (Splashers) free drinks and warm food after swimming thanks to our partners at Sam Adams, Downeast, Dogfish Head, Topo Chico, Goldpeak, The Daily Catch and Bono. Splashers are also encouraged to participate in a whacky costume contest – the zanier the better. Winners of the costume contest and the biggest fundraisers will win free JetBlue roundtrip flights to any destination. The Seaport-based nonprofHours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM it Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosts the annual fundraiser in partnership with JetBlue to raise money for their Better Beaches Grant Program. The Better Beaches Grant Program awards small grants to individuals and organizations who produce free events for everyone in the summer on the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s public beaches from Nahant to Nan2024 Shamrock Splash participants during the annual polar plunge, which raises money for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Grant Program. (PHOTO: Mike Murowchick) tasket. Last year our Better Beaches Program awarded more than $300,000 in grants to 95 organizations to support free beach festivals, concerts, sailing and kayaking instruction and youth programs in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. The forecast for Sunday is sunny but quite cold. With a high of 32 degrees and a low of 14 no matter the weather rain, snow or shine the plunge will go on. The winners of the costume 2024 Shamrock Splash participants during the annual polar plunge, which raises money for Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Grant Program. (PHOTO: Katy Rogers) contest will be announced at 11:45 a.m. with the Big Splash beginning at noon. Call Driveways from $35 FLEET Prices subject to change

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 9 DEATHS | FROM PAGE 1 Malden High School graduate. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe told Boston-based news outlets there were “too many questions” surrounding the deaths of the local women. Keefe told NBC News there’s “widespread concern” about a lack of transparency into what happened. The information on their deaths provided so far from authorities in Belize “[has left] our grieving community with too many questions,” Mayor Keefe added. In a statement released on Monday, the Revere mayor extended condolences on behalf of the City of Revere to the family and friends of the women and called them “valued members of the Revere community” and “daughters, friends, and contributors to our City.” The Revere Mayor added that he has been in contact with members of the community’s Congressional delegation – U.S. Senator Ed Markey, D-Mass., who is also a Malden WORLD NEWS STORY: The deaths of three tourists from Revere, Mass., in a Belize resort hotel has become national and worldwide news, as evidenced by coverage on ABC News Tonight by anchor David Muir. (Courtesy Photo) lize. Imane had a brother that is also a Malden High School graduate and a younger sibling that is currently enrolled in Malden schools,” Mastrangelo wrote in his email. “Please join me in keeping Imane and her entire family in your thoughts during this very difficult time.” Revere Mayor Keefe, in his interview with NBC10 Boston, noted that there was a federal Travel Advisory in effect for the hotel after a tour in the region – and not coming back out, police said. When they did not receive a response by Saturday, hotel staff entered the room with a master key and found all three of the Revere women unresponsive. As of Wednesday, the cause of their deaths has not been confirmed and national and local police in San Pedro, Belize, were still investigating the penses as well as the transportation of the bodies back to the United States. As of Wednesday this week, all three of them had raised over $30,000. Following is a message put out by the City of Revere via Facebook, with links to the three GoFundMe accounts: The City of Revere extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the three local women who tragically and unexpectedly passed away in Belize. “Each family has set up a GoFundMe, which we have linked below. “Wafae: https://www.gofundme.com/.../help-easethe-burden-for-wafae-el-ararsfamily “Kaoutar: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-kaoutar-funeral-fund “Imane: https://www.gofundme.com/.../ndaaa-ab-mfgoaa-llmsaaad-fy-tkalyf-gnazabnth” 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. “PARADISE TO CRIME SCENE”: The spectacular Royal Kahal Beach Resort (shown above) in San Pedro, Belize, went from “Paradise to Crime Scene” in less than 24 hours when the bodies of three young Revere women were found dead. (Courtesy Photo) resident, and U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, D-5th District, who recently became a Revere resident – requesting assistance in finding answers about the overseas tragedy. In Malden, where Mallah’s family members still reside, Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo announced Ms. Mallah’s passing on Tuesday via a Malden Public Schools email, offering condolences from MHS and the school district. “I am sure that many have heard of the tragic passing of Imane Mallah, MHS Class of 2019, while on vacation in Bethe country of Belize, which is located on the Gulf of America, on the eastern coast adjoining Mexico. “The [federal] Department of State issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for Belize in December due to an increased risk for crime,” Mayor Keefe told the news outlet.” We will exhaust all avenues, both domestic and abroad, to ensure a proper and fair analysis of this case.” Housing staff attempted to contact the women several times on Friday after surveillance footage showed them entering their room the previous night – after returning to deaths. According to an online report, San Pedro Police Chief Chester Williams said, “Based on what the pathologist said when he visited on Saturday evening, they could have been dead 20 hours prior.” Police said there were no signs of forced entry or visible injuries on the women. 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Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 MV Boys’ Basketball Team Dominates Boston Collegiate, 77-45, on Senior Night By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boys’ basketball team used a second-quarter surge to secure a commanding 77-45 Senior Night victory over Boston Collegiate on Wednesday night. With the win, the Eagles improved to 18-2 overall and a perfect 10-0 in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC), marking the first time in program history they have surpassed the 18-win milestone. “I was incredibly proud of our team’s performance on Senior Night in front of such a passionate and supportive home crowd,” said Head Coach Tony Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. Dalton Kinnon Ferullo. “This season has been truly memorable, and breaking the regular season school record with 18 wins is an amazing accomplishment. A special shoutout to our senior guard, Dalton Kinnon, who tied the school record with 48 points. His ability to score from anywhere on the court was incredible, and no one works harder than him— he deserves every bit of this recognition.” Kinnon put on a show, finishing with 48 points, including seven three-pointers, tying the school’s all-time single-game scoring record. He capped off the regular season as one of the state’s top scorers, averaging 24.5 points per game. Mystic Valley got off to a slow start, but a back-and-forth battle ensued before Kinnon powered inside for a key finish at the rim, giving the Eagles a 12-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw Mystic Valley turn up the intensity at both ends of the floor, feeding off the energy of the home crowd. Kinnon ignited the offense, extending the Eagles’ lead to 3519 by halftime. The momentum carried into the third quarter, where the Eagles poured in more points as part of another Mystic Valley scoring run, stretching the lead to 59-36. The Eagles remained in full control in the fourth quarter, never allowing Boston Collegiate to close the gap. With their defense locked in and their offense firing on all cylinders, Mystic Valley cruised to their 12th consecutive victory. As the newly crowned 2025 CAC champions, the Eagles now turn their attention to the playoffs. They will learn their firstround opponent on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. For the latest updates on Mystic Valley Athletics, follow the Eagles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 11 Mystic Valley Girls’ Basketball Team honors two seniors in dominant 55-22 win over Northeast By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley girls’ basketball team welcomed the Northeast Tech Knights on Friday (Feb. 14) night, with Senior Night festivities taking place before the game. The Eagles (11-8) dominated the Knights, securing a 55-22 victory. Prior to the tip-off, the Eagle girls’ basketball program took a moment to honor and express gratitude to senior players Bailey DeLeire and Abby Ssewankambo for their contributions to the team. Once play began, Mystic Valley wasted no time taking control. DeLeire opened the scoring with a three-pointer, setting the tone for a fast-paced first quarter. The Eagles’ defense, spearheaded by Ssewankambo, kept the Knights at bay, allowing just two points in the opening frame. DeLeire was unstoppable, scoring the first 10 points for Mystic Valley and finishing the quarter with 12 points total. By the end of the first quarter, the Eagles held a 16-2 lead. By halftime, the Eagles were comfortably ahead, 30-10, with contributions across the board: LaFeber (5 points), Emily DeLeire (4 points), Bailey DeLeire (3 points) and Ssewankambo (2 points). In the third quarter, the Eagles’ lead ballooned to 26 points, with DeLeire adding 8 more points, LaFeber adding 3 and Emily DeLeire with 1 point. The defense continued to stifle Northeast, holding them to just 6 points in the quarter. Mystic Valley entered the final frame with a 42-16 advantage. The Eagles didn’t let up in the fourth quarter. Their defense again shut down the Knights, Seniors Bailey DeLeire and Abby Ssewankambo limiting them to 6 points. On offense, Bailey DeLeire scored 4 points, while freshmen Vayla St. Louis and Ella Mangone each scored their first varsity points, contributing 4 points apiece. Ssewankambo also added 1 point to the total. Bailey DeLeire sealed the victory by scoring the final 3 points, giving the Eagles a 33-point lead. Bailey DeLeire finished with a game-high 27 points; LaFeber added 12 points and Emily DeLeire grabbed 8 rebounds to go with 5 points. Ssewankambo contributed 3 points and 13 rebounds, while St. Louis and Mangone each recorded 4 points in their varsity debuts. Mystic Valley will conclude its regular season at home on Tuesday, February 18, hosting Neighborhood House Charter School at 5:30 p.m. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 9-MONTH CD 4.25% Unlock Tomorrow’s Potential. There’s Every Bank, Then There’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF APY*

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Week 7 “The Emerald Blues” Saturday 2-15-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 – Kings 44, Bullets 42 A sneak on by type of win. As the Kings behind J. Hampton (20) and Z. Pierre (12) hold off the defending champs. After going up 29-17 at the break, the Blue guys storm back with C. Bolling scoring (14) and a pair of (10) from S. Son & A. Hassan. And they got so close with a 25-15 2nd half difference, but couldn’t find that last second offensive push over the top. Game 2 – Celtics 33, Lakers 28 The Emerald close out the day with a low scoring affair but a win is a win. R. Doricent led the way with (15) for the Green. Sadly, No Laker went over 7 points in the game. And again, where is Semaj? The Lakers could use all the help they can get, to become major spoilers IF they’re able to get fully manned? Sunday 2-16-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 – Celtics 53, Bullets 45 A Big victory for the Emerald as the Blues trickles down from Day 1’s squad. J. Thelmarque had his best game in green with (21) D. Azzolino added (13) and M. DaCosta chipped in (12) of his own. The 3rd quarter was the difference, with a strong 19-7 edge in that quarter. It was too much for the champs to dig out of. C/ Bolling once again led the way with (18) A. Clarke helped with (10) enroute to their 2nd loss of the weekend. Game 2 – Pistons 61, Sixers 56 Holding court is what the Heating up Pistons did, as they pull out the late guns for the Win. Only 4 of 8 got in the scorebook. Especially after going up 26-15 in the first frame. But it was the crimson who kept carving their way back in the game. R. Wallace had the score of the weekend with (26) N. Sullivan had (17) and J. Bly with a strong (16) to round it out. The Sixers who never gave up were highlighted with a nice (22) from J. Juarbe, N. Melvin had (17) and M. Joseph scored (14) And the victory also has the Pistons sitting atop all alone … for now. They are now the Hunted. Malden Neighborhood Basketball League Week 8 “Moving Pieces” Wednesday 2-19-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 – Pistons 60, Kings 35 Where did the offense go? Oh, yea the Pistons had their engines heating up throughout the game as the Kings fizzled in this one. 4 of their 7 players hit double digits in our opening contest of the week. Led by R. Wallace (17) J. Bly with (12) M. Cook had (11) and J. Charles ended with (10) The Kings didn’t fair as well as Only J. Hampton of the 10 Kings players, hit the double point mark. Ending with (16) on the day. Hard loss for the kings who fall behind another game on the 1st place Pistons. Game 2 – Celtics 60, Bullets 49 The Emerald show up & show out in the 1st & 3rd quarters. As they get (21) from J. Thelmarque (14) from M. DaCosta And another (13) from A. Che who has been playing rather consistently as of late & at the right time I may add. Going down 10 after 1 is a tough uphill climb for anyone but the Bullets weren’t that bad themselves as I. Pineda had his best game of the season with (14) and C. Bolling & A. Clarke both ended with (11) a piece. Saturday 2-22-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 – Kings 48, Pistons 44 Kings bounce back after a bad loss yesterday to this same squad. Albeit a 4-point win but it’s a needed win. C. Matheley led the team with (12) as both J. Hampton & teammate J. Francillon had (11) each to cap the victory. Pistons J. Charles and D. Layne get on the board with a pair of (10) but it was the kings who held off the comeback and keep themselves in the hunt for 1st. Game 2 –Sixers 64, Lakers 56 Let’s start off with the Overtime Conclusion of the 2/9 game that was never finished as the Lakers “finally get off the schnide” and get their 1st victory of the season. Thanks especially to R. Laughton who had six huge points in that frame to carry the lakers. Now onto the revenge game for the Crimson. They take care of the Lakers who came to fight for another win but fell just shy. As they had to dig out of a major hole [40-21] in the 1st half. They fought hard in the 2nd half, outscoring their opponents (35-26) but ran out of gas in the end. Sixer D. Hector had a monster game with (32) and J. Juarbe had a huge game also with (21). The Lakers W. Gavin (15) and M. Moussaoui added (11) in this tough loss. Sunday 2-23-25 @ Ferryway Game 1 – Sixers 55, Celtics 31 On the giddy up went the crimson as they jump up fast behind D. Hector (18) and J. Juarbe (10) The 21-point 3rd quarter was the dagger that helped the move toward the victory. Celtics A. Che had (12) as he has been playing very well as of late SAT. 3-1 Sixers Bullets Kings Lakers for them. But as we said earlier. They were on the giddy up by halftime [31-15] as the green could only score 4 points in the 2nd. And the sixers jump back into 3rd place in the standings. Game 2 – Pistons 55, Bullets 53 The Pistons do it again with a big 4th quarter comeback. R. Wallace (15) and N. Sullivan (14) led the way to the 1st place win as we close out the weekend. The struggling Bullets did get good games from 3 of their own. C. Bolling with (18) A. Clarke with (14) and S. Son scored (10) Seemingly the Bullets had it but let it slip away in the final minutes. They did outscore the pistons in the 4th but they just couldn’t connect fully to keep that slim lead. Looks like a tight race to the finish. THIS WEEK’S GAMES SUN. 3-2 Kings Celtics Lakers Pistons 2025 MALDEN NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE TEAM Sixers Celtics Bullets Lakers - x W L 7 7 6 6 1 4 5 6 7 Gms behind Streak Pistons 9 3 0 W - 1 Kings 1.5 2 3 11 c - Clinched playoff spot *Clinched 1st x - Eliminated 3.5 8 W - 1 W - 2 L - 1 L - 4 L - 2

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 13 SUPERINTENDENT| FROM PAGE 1 along that path Tuesday evening when he hosted a well-attended, informative Feedback Session with caregivers from around the district. Fittingly, that session was held at one of the most inclusive spots in the Malden Public Schools district, The Gallery at Malden High School, where every country of origin from all students attending MHS — and most, if not all, in the district in general— are represented by that nation's flag. Supt. Sippel, who certainly "hit the ground running" when he assumed his post in July 2024, told the audience he has visited over 400 classrooms in every one of the seven schools in the district since he took the reins. well on his way to his stated goal of hitting all of them in the Malden Public Schools. "It has been exciting, memorable and inspiring to see all of our educators and students in their classrooms," Supt. Sippel told those in attendance Tuesday night. "That is where all of the good work happens, every day." The first-year Superintendent, who detailed a regimen of many listening and data collection visits all across the city, with all levels of stakeholders, when he first came aboard, on Tuesday night shared some of the findings with the audience and once again, solicited their input via a state-of-theart, interactive format. Audience members could easily access the system through their personal cellphones and were able to instantly access the system. Superintendent Sippel said he was pleased with both the attendance and the degree of engagement from the audience, comprised nearly exclusively of FEEDBACK SESSION— Many caregivers from across the district turned out Tuesday night. (Advocate Photos) caregivers from across the district, representing nearly all of the city's seven schools. "It was one of our best sessions, if not the best," Dr. Sippel said. "The combination of the interactive comments with the questions the audience asked aloud covered a lot of topics and a lot of areas of interest. There was a lot of engagement and just what we are looking for from the caregivers in the district." To that end, Dr. Sippel spent time in the session on a number of areas, explaining the sources of the finding he described throughout the course of the presentation, which was made to between 30--40 attendees for just over 90 minutes. — Listening to stakeholders: The Superintendent hosted 9 town halls with caregivers and others across the district since August 2024; Multiple sessions held with educators and staff at all schools; Focus groups held directly with students; Several online surveys of parents and Learning programs; School enrollment; School culture and climate — Observing Schools in Action: 38 school visits in 22 weeks (September to February); 402 Classroom observations (and counting); 36 school events (August to February) — Building Shared Understanding: Projects with educators and district and schoolbased administrators; Discussions with the School Committee and subcommittees; Collaborative meetings with labor unions (Malden Education Associations- Teachers and some administrators, paraprofessionals and SEIU) Some of them of the many topics discussed Tuesday includpointing to one of his core values established now in the Malden Public Schools, said, "It is not up to us to determine how far a student is going to go in their educational and life journey when they are 7 years old, 11 years old or 17. "We have an obligation to provide opportunities for them to achieve their goals, whatever they may be, whether it involves college or a university, or not, whatever they need to thrive," Dr. Sippel said. "Our obligation is to ensure we help make sure their expectations are obliged with their talents." To that end, Supt. Sippel outlined the "Six Areas for Collective Action" which were identified through the months of data collection. — Affirming high expectations for all students — Adapting instruction to meet diverse needs — Ensuring fair access to opportunities —Partnering with families effectively —Nurturing a strong workMALDEN'S STRENGTHS— Supt. Sippel outlined some of Malden's top strengths identified during data collection. (Advocate Photos) caregivers; Educator and staff surveys; More than 50 meetings with individual community members — Reviewing Data: The Superintendent and his staff have been immersed in the review of Malden Public Schools date on the following areas: Student achievement; Graduation and dropout rates; Enrollment in college after graduation; English ed inclusivity and targeted educational improvements and enhancements with special education students; the Malden High School class schedule; provisions and plans for educating advanced learning students; transportation needs; and a movement to address equity in extracurricular offerings at all of the five K-8 schools. Superintendent Sippel, in force within the district —Building district strength and stability Supt. Sippel said these core findings would guide him and his team moving forward as they continue to build collaborative relationships with everyone in the district, including educators, administrators, staff and caregivers. He urged all to continue to use the Malden Public Schools website: www.maldenps.org, which has full language translation abilities, to stay updated. A virtual, ZOOM feedback session similar to the one presented live Tuesday is coming at a time and date to be announced, he said. U se caution when hiring a home improvement contracBBB Scam Alert: Home improvement scammers take money, don’t complete work How the scam works:Home imtor, especially following a major storm, flood or weather event when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen anytime, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ money and deliver (or not deliver) less than quality work. provement scams can start with a knock on the door, a flyer or an ad. The contractor might offer a low price or a short time frame. 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Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Don’t scan QR codes on unexpected packages A package you didn’t order could be a fun surprise, but be careful – especially if it comes with a QR code. It might be the setup for a scam. In a “brushing” scam, you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address. This is often a setup by unscrupulous companies who found your address online. After the company ships the product to you, they can post a fake, positive review on your behalf to improve their store’s ratings and get more sales. Reports to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker over the last few months show a twist on brushing scams where the package contains a QR code. The code comes with instructions to scan it to find out who sent the package or how to start a return. Scanning the QR code can lead to a phishing website or downMBTA | FROM PAGE 5 ley (inbound only) and at Jackson Square with the fare gates open. • Accessible van service will be available between North Station and Back Bay on the Orange Line as well as to Copley on the Green Line for continued subway service. Riders should see station personnel for assistance. • Riders should note that the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line is suspended between Oak Grove and North Station during the weekend of March 1 – 2. • The Commuter Rail will be fare-free between Forest Hills and South Station. • This service change is in place to accomplish signal upgrade work on the Orange Line. The new upgraded signal system will allow for more frequent service, improved scheduling, and enhanced safety. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency, reducing wait times and improving scheduling reliability for all riders. • Orange Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and North Station beginning at approximately 8:30 PM on Friday, March 7, and continuing through the entire weekend of March 8 – 9. • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops beload malware onto your device. In one BBB Scam Tracker report, a consumer received a package of pasta via Amazon in her name. Thinking it was a gift from a friend, she scanned the QR code that came with the package. The QR code took her to a website that appeared to be Amazon. The consumer said she has received a higher-than-normal amount of scam emails since scanning the QR code. In another BBB Scam Tracker report, a consumer received a ring in the mail that he did not order. The ring came with a QR code. The consumer checked BBB Scam Tracker before scanning the code, and after reading other reports about brushing scams, he decided not to scan it. It might seem like there are no downsides to a free package, but tween Oak Grove and North Station. • Express shuttle buses will stop at Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. • The Haverhill Commuter Rail Line will be fare-free after 8:30 PM on March 7. • Riders should note that the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line is suspended between Ballardvale and North Station during the weekend of March 8 – 9. • This service change is in place to support critical work as part of MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements project, which will replace the two deteriorated bridge superstructures and improve bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. On the Red Line: • Red Line service will be suspended between JFK/UMass and Braintree during the weekends of March 8 – 9, March 22 – 23, and March 29 – 30. • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between JFK/UMass and Braintree. • Riders are strongly encouraged to use the Middleborough, Kington, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines for fare-free service between Braintree, Quincy Center, JFK/UMass, and South Station. Commuter Rail schedules are available on mbta.com. • Travelling between Braintree it could be a sign that someone is using your personal information for their own gain. If this happens to you, BBB recommends checking the security of your accounts and notifying the retailer who sent you the package. What to do if you receive a package you didn’t order: • Don’t scan QR codes. They might take you to a phishing site that steals your personal information or downloads malware onto your device. • Protect your identity. If you did scan the QR code and enter personal information, change your passwords for any accounts that might have been compromised, and enable two-factor authentication. Keep a close eye on your credit reports and credit card bills after you receive the package. and South Station on the Commuter Rail is about 24 minutes. • Riders should note that regular Commuter Rail fares will be collected for travel beyond Braintree. • These service changes are in place to accomplish signal upgrade work on the Red Line. The new upgraded signal system will allow for more frequent service, improved scheduling, and enhanced safety. By upgrading its signals, the MBTA expects to significantly increase operational efficiency, reducing wait times and improving scheduling reliability for all riders. On the Blue Line: • Blue Line service will terminate at Government Center with Bowdoin station closed during the following dates and times: • Beginning at approximately 7 PM on Friday, March 7, continuing through the weekend of March 8 – 9, and all day Monday, March 10. • Beginning at approximately 7 PM on Friday, March 21, continuing through the weekend of March 22 – 23, and all-day Monday, March 24. • Riders can board and disembark the Blue Line at Government Center station, which is less than a quarter mile or about a four-minute walk from Bowdoin. • Riders should anticipate slight• Notify the retailer. If you can tell where the package is from, go directly to the retailer’s website to get their contact information and report the package as a scam. Retailers like Amazon have policies banning brushing and fake reviews, and they will investigate your report. • Check for fake reviews. If you can identify the company that sent you the packages, look for false reviews in your name and report them to the retailer. • Pause deliveries. One package is no big deal, but some targets of brushing scams are overwhelmed with a floor of unordered packages, creating a serious problem. If this happens, you might want to consider temporarily refusing package delivery at your home address and directing your real orders to a package acceptance service. ly longer time between trains of about 7 – 8 minutes beginning at 7 PM through the end of service on March 7 and March 21. • This service change is in place for Maintenance of Way crews to perform critical infrastructure upgrade work. On the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line: • Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between North Station and Swampscott during the weekends of March 1 – 2 and March 8 – 9. • A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com. • Express shuttle buses will operate directly between Swampscott and North Station. • Shuttle buses will also make local stops between Swampscott, Lynn within the busway at the legacy station, Wonderland for connections to the Blue Line subway, Chelsea Station for connections to the Silver Line 3 (SL3), and North Station. • The last outbound shuttle bus will also make a special late-night stop at Salem and Beverly Depot. • Commuter Rail will be farefree between Swampscott and Newburyport or Rockport. • Passengers may utilize the SL3, which travels through Chelsea and East Boston to Logan Airport, the Seaport District, and South Station, making connec• Keep the package. The one silver lining of brushing scams is that you get to keep the gift – the Federal Trade Commission says you have a legal right to keep unordered merchandise. Don’t try to return it, especially if there are instructions to scan a QR code or enter information. It could needlessly compromise more of your personal information. For more information: Visit www.bbb.organd its online shopping HQ for more tips on shopping safely online. Read BBB’s article on brushing scams. Stay alert to shipping fraud by visiting FedEx’s website, the U.S. Postal Service and UPS’s online resource center. If you spot a delivery scam, report it. Visit BBB.org/ScamTracker to report your experience and help others learn the signs of a scam. tions to many area bus routes (including the 111, 112, and 116) as well as the Blue and Red lines. • This service change was in place to support critical signal upgrade work at North Station as well as critical work as part of MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements project, which will replace the two deteriorated bridge superstructures and improve bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. On the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line: • Haverhill Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and North Station during the weekend of March 1 – 2. • A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com. • Orange Line subway service can be utilized between Oak Grove and North Station. Passengers are encouraged to utilize Green Line service between North Station and Copley for service through the downtown area. Free and accessible shuttle buses are also replacing Orange Line service between Jackson Square and Back Bay, which is less than a two-minute walk from Copley on the Green Line. • This service change is in place for crews to perform critical signal upgrade work at North Station. • Haverhill Commuter Rail Line service will be suspended be

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 15 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen CORRECTION: Beacon Hill Roll Call previously reported the wrong roll call tally by which the Senate rejected an amendment that would have required an independent review of the emergency assistance housing program by the Inspector General, to help identify savings and potential cost recovery. The amendment was in fact defeated on a 10-28 roll call vote. GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senator's votes on roll calls from recent sessions in which the Senate debated the rules by which it will operate in the 2025-2026 legislative session. ADOPT SENATE RULES (S 14) Senate 39-0, adopted a set of Senate rules for the 2025-2026 session. Rules include requiring that the votes senators take in joint committees be published online; requiring in-person or written testimony received by Senate members of a joint committee be published online; requiring Senate committees to make bill summaries available online for legislation reported favorably out of the committee; and requiring every senator and Senate employee to undergo cybersecurity training every two years. “These changes would provide more opportunity to residents to participate in the Legislature’s work, encourage greater insight into bills being considered by the Legislature and provide more transparency on legislators’ positions on issues that impact Massachusetts residents,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). "This comprehensive rule proposal was a collaborative effort that makes the work we do here in the Senate more transparent, more efficient and respectful to the needs of members and residents,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules. “We are proud of the Senate’s work, and we want people to know what is going on in The People’s House. These measures take meaningful steps towards a more transparent Legislature and allow for more access to information by members of the public about our work, including easier participation.” (A Yes” vote is for the rules package.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes TIGHTEN RULES FOR REMOTE VOTING (S 14) Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would change the current rule that allows a senator, who is not physically at the session in the Senate chamber, to vote remotely from any location and without giving a reason for his or her absence from the Senate chamber. The amendment would have allowed senators who are not in the chamber to vote remotely only in cases of disability, illness, providing care for an immediate family member, pregnancy or childbirth for a senator, a senator's spouse, partner or domestic partner. The amendment does not require the senator to provide proof or documentation of the reason for not being in the chamber. “Legislators work best when they have the kinds of discussions and collaborations only possible through in-person interaction,” said amendment sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “Nearly every other state legislature, including the Massachusetts House of Representatives, meets in person. The Senate should do the same.” Sen. Lovely said the current rule works well and does not need to be changed. She noted if there are empty chairs in the Senate chamber, it's not necessarily because those senators aren't in the building. They may be up in their offices or at another meeting in the building. She also noted that sometimes senators are needed in their districts on a day the Senate meets and argued that remote voting offers a rare opportunity to be with our constituents in our districts and still be recorded on a Senate vote at the same time. She noted it is rare that someone needs to operate from home for illness or disability. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis No BAN SESSIONS AFTER MIDNIGHT (S 14) Senate 6-31, rejected an amendment that would prohibit the Senate from meeting beyond midnight. The amendment would replace the current rule that allows the Senate to meet after midnight if two-thirds of the Senate votes to do so. “We have moved up the initial committee reporting deadline for legislation and will allow conference committee reporter to be considered for an extra five months,” said amendment sponsor Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “These changes should make it unnecessary for a session to extend through the night into the next day. Few good discussions are made by sleep-deprived, overworked minds.” Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said that during the last few budget debates, no session went past 8 p.m. She noted that it israre that the Senate meets past midnight. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment prohibiting the Senate from meeting after midnight. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis No REQUIRE THE SENATE RECORD TO REVEAL WHEN A SENATOR HAS VOTED REMOTELY (S 14) Senate 6-31, rejected an amendment that would require that all Senate roll call votes, publicly published by the state, include “Virtual Vote” (VV) alongside any member’s name if the senator was not in the chamber and voted remotely from his or home, office or other location. “I sponsored [this amendment] because senators are elected to represent their constituents on Beacon Hill, not in a Zoom room,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “We’re a full-time Legislature and our bosses are the constituents in our districts. They deserve to know when we are showing up to work. We shouldn’t get an unlimited pass to work from home without anybody who elected us knowing.” Other amendment supporters said that the only way a constituent can know if a senator was present for a vote or voted remotely, is by watching the session online, which takes a lot of time and which most people don’t have time to do. Sen. Lovely said that the votes that are cast remotely are of the same weight and impact and do not have to be singled out when a roll call is published. She noted that all Senate sessions are broadcast live online and are archived online on video. She said that anyone who watches a session will know whether his or her senator was in the chamber or voting remotely because it is announced at the session. (A "Yes" vote is for the amendment requiring the notation "virtual voting." A "No" vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BAY STATE COALITION OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF PROTECTED STATUS FOR 500,000 HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition responded to the Trump Administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in August for up to 500,000 Haitian immigrants – thousands of whom reside in Massachusetts. “Ending TPS for the half a million Haitians that have fled unimaginable violence and instability is deeply immoral and unjust,” said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of MIRA. “Terminating TPS for Haitians is just the latest step the Trump administration has taken to strike fear in our nation’s hardworking, caring immigrants – especially those seeking refuge here. Eliminating the opportunity for Haitians to live and work in states like Massachusetts, which continue to grapple with a severe workforce shortage and increasingly depend on dedicated immigrant workers, will cause even more long-term harm.” AUDITOR DIZOGLIO UNVEILS MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN PUBLIC BENEFITS FRAUD - State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s effort to help make government work better by investigating, fraud, abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits across the state uncovered more than $2.5 million in fraudulent spending. Her office investigated a total of 814 cases and found overpayment in 207 cases with identified fraud. The cases include funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $1,528,615; Medicaid $568,517; Department of Early Education and Care $307,324; Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children $112,787; Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children $28,392; and Personal Care Attendant $3,719. “For many residents across the commonwealth, public benefit programs provide access to everyday essential items, such as food and medical supplies,” said DiZoglio. “Through the efforts of our fraud examiners, we continue to help ensure public benefit programs operate with transparency, accountability and equity. Our office will continue to work to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively and that resources are available to those who truly need and qualify for them.” AG CAMPBELL OPPOSES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DEFUNDING OF THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined a coalition that includes 23 other state attorneys general, to warn against efforts by the Trump Administration to BHRC | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). On February 9, the Trump Administration directed the CFPB to stop all its ongoing ~Legal Notice~ CONTRACT 2025-W-1 2025 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2025-W-1 of its 2025 Waterworks Improvements Program. Bids will be received at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, until 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, March 20, 2025 and at that place and time will be opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of replacing water mains in 8 streets, Burditt Terrace, Circle Road, Dell Street, Hyde Street, Harding Avenue, Joseph Street, Auburn Court and Wiley Street totaling approximately 2,200 linear feet. The work includes installing, maintaining and removing temporary bypass systems; removing existing and constructing new water mains, replacing existing service connections in the public ROW, replacing existing lead services on private property and associated site restorations, hydrants and associated valves and fittings; constructing temporary and permanent roadway and sidewalk trench patches; and related appurtenant and incidental work. Contract Documents will become available Thursday, March 06, 2025 and may be obtained at the office of the Malden Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Room 340, Malden, MA 02148, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City offices are closed on Fridays. A deposit in the form of a check payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts” in the amount of $50.00 will be required for each set of the Contract Documents. A refund of the deposit will be made for Contract Documents returned in good condition within 4 weeks after bids are received. Bidder’s requesting Contract Documents by mail shall include an additional non-refundable check payable to “Hayner/Swanson, Inc.” in the amount of $40.00 per set to cover handling and mailing costs. The bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, satisfactory to the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. The bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth; or a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check, issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the “City of Malden, Massachusetts”. Cash deposits will not be accepted. A Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. The cost of all bonds and insurances required by this Invitation to Bid and the associated Contract Documents are the responsibility of the Bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed separately by City and shall be included in your bid. Contracts for work under this Proposal will obligate the Contractor and Subcontractors to comply with applicable Federal, State and local provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurances, labor, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and affirmative action. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the Contract Documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all applicable projects lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order requests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the types and amounts set forth in the Contract Documents. The City of Malden may use federal funds to pay for portions of the work to be completed under this project. Because of this, Contractors and Subcontractors working on this project must be registered in “The System of Award Management” (sam.gov). Bidders must include evidence of their active registration in sam.gov with their bid. All Bidders must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act of 2021 and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended Bids may be held by the City of Malden for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. The City of Malden reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN BY Yem Lip, P.E. City Engineer Malden Engineering Department February 28, 2025 work and to not begin any new investigations. Supporters of Campbell’s warning say that the CFPB is an important independent agency that ensures companies follow federal consumer protection laws by overseeing big banks, lenders, credit card companies and mortgage servicers. They note that since its creation in 2011, the CFPB has helped millions of Americans by assisting homeowners facing foreclosure stay in their homes, stopping banks from charging junk fees and returning more than $20 billion to the pockets of consumers nationwide. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the coalition argues that dismantling the CFPB would significantly harm consumers and hamper enforcement of federal consumer protection laws. BHRC | SEE PAGE 17 ~Legal Notice~

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 “The CFPB serves as a beacon for consumer protection and economic justice, working to lower costs, alleviate student debt and more,” said Campbell. “They have been an important partner to my office as we pursue consumer protection cases on behalf of Massachusetts residents. I continue to support the vital mission of CFPB, especially at a time when families across the country are struggling with sky-high costs of living.” STATE REP. CAROL DOHERTY DIES AT 82 – Rep. Carol Doherty (D-Taunton) passed away last week after battling pancreatic cancer. Doherty was first elected to the House in 2020 and was re-elected in the recent November 6, 2024 election. Gov. Maura Healey has ordered flags to be flown at halfstaff at all state buildings until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of her life and legacy. “I’m heartbroken over the tragic loss of State Rep. Carol Doherty,” said Healey. “She dedicated her life to helping the children of Massachusetts learn, grow and succeed – as a teacher, guidance counselor, President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, school committee member and state representative. Her empathy and dedication to children and families are an inspiration for all of us in public service. My heart goes out to her loved ones, the Taunton community and her colleagues in the Legislature. She will be greatly missed and leaves behind an incredible legacy of service.” The House will soon schedule a special election to fill Doherty’s House seat. QUOTABLE QUOTES U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s unveiled its annual “Failing the Fix” scorecard which rates laptop and cell phone brands based on their “fixabilty.” The scorecard gives companies that make it easy for users to fix their devices a good grade, and those that do not, a poor grade. Asus finished first with an Afor laptops while Apple and Google led the cell phone rating with each one getting a B-. “Consumers pay good money for devices, and they deserve ones that can be fixed if they break,” said Lucas Rockett Gutterman of the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. “When it comes to repairability, you don’t always get what you pay for. People want to buy from companies that respect our right to repair and ensure that their devices are designed to last.” Legislation pending in Massachusetts, filed by Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston) and Sen. Michael Brady (D-Brockton) would give consumers the right to repair for digital devices like phones, laptops and tablets. “At a time when we know Bay Staters are concerned about their pocketbooks and the environment, this bill would be a boon for both,” said Janet Domenitz of MASSPIRG. Here are the repairability ratings: LAPTOPS AAsus B+ Acer BDell, Microsoft and Samsung C Apple F Lenovo CELL PHONES BGoogle and Apple C+ Motorola CSamsung HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Feb. 1721, the House met for a total of six minutes while the Senate met for a total of five minutes. Mon.Feb. 17 No House session No Senate session Tues.Feb. 18 House11:00 a.m. to11:03a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to11:13a.m. Wed. Feb. 19 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 20 House11:01 a.m. to 11:04a.m. Senate 10:06 a.m. to 11:10a.m. Fri. Feb. 21 No House session No Senate session ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ PUBLIC NOTICE MHA #020325 A/E IQC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms registered in Massachusetts that are interested in receiving an Indefinite-Quantity award of A/E services relating to the design and contract administration of various renovation and capital improvement work to be performed at MHA public housing developments located in Malden, MA. The MHA is seeking one or more qualified A&E Consultant(s) with proven experience and ability in providing design, construction administration and supervision, and other relevant professional services. The scope of work will consist of providing MHA with professional, licensed A/E services related to the construction of, additions to, and/or renovation or remediation of existing MHA properties. Separate task orders will be placed for each project as the need arises, with fees negotiated for each not to exceed 8 % - 10% of the project’s total construction contract price. The initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with MHA having an option to extend, in its sole discretion, on each successive anniversary date hereof for up to four (4) additional one consecutive calendar year terms. Three copies of the company brochure and qualification statement are due at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 on or before 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025. All Responses received after this time will be rejected. For a copy of the RFQ, please contact MHA Modernization & Procurement Director, Ed Fahey, at efahey@maldenhousing.org. The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Contracting Agency and a Drug-free Workplace February 28, 2025 City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330 Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2044 MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (tabled on September 13, 2023) on the petition of 41 Warren LLC (Permit Application # RES-058977-2023) seeking a special permit under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010(D)(1) of the Code of the City of Malden, to alter, structurally change and change use of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Residence A zoning district, namely, to convert the vacant storefront to a sixth residential dwelling unit and to change use of the building from a multifamily dwelling with five units to a multifamily dwelling with six units, at the property known as and numbered, 91-95 Medford Street, Malden, MA and by City Assessor’s Parcel ID# 066 304 407. Petition and plans are available for public review in City Hall, Inspectional Services Department, Room 330, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA and on the City website under Permit Application # RES-058977-2023 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Diane M. Chuha Clerk February 21, 28, 2025 Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 day we lost Lisa – she was truly one of the most beautiful souls to grace this earth and call Malden home. Danny, please know that we share in your grief, and Lisa’s warmth, kindness and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her memory will never fade. Danny, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most heartbreaking time. Postscript 2: Lest we forget... It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we lost one of Malden’s finest, a true gentleman and a friend to so many – MPD Officer Algert “Al” Macy. Time moves too quickly, but memories hold steady, and Al’s legacy remains as strong as ever. Al left us in May of 2019, slipping away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family – a fareSavvy Senior by Jim Miller How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired in 2024 Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and filing status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax filing requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2024 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefits unless you are married and filing separately – was below the threshold for your filing status and age, you probably won’t have to file. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $14,600 ($16,550 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2024). • Married filing jointly: $29,200 ($30,750 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $32,300 if you’re both over 65). • Married filing separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $21,900 ($23,850 if 65 or older). • Qualifying surviving spouse: $29,200 ($30,750 if 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040-SR Instructions for Tax Year 2024,” or you can see it online at IRS. gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other financial situations that can require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2024, owe any taxes on an IRA, Health Savings Account or an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to file. You’ll also need to file if you’re receiving Social Security benefits, and one-half of your benefits plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and filing jointly. To figure all this out, the IRS offers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Filing Requirements – Do I need to file a tax return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin.org/ fta-members. Tax Preparation Help If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, you can Free File at IRS.gov/FreeFile, which is a partnership program between the IRS and tax software companies. Your 2024 adjusted gross income must be below $84,000 to qualify. Or, if you have a simple tax situation and your income is below $200,000, or $250,000 if you’re married and filing jointly, you can now file your taxes for free through the new IRS Direct File program in 24 states at DirectFile.IRS.gov. If you need some help, contact the IRS sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service at AARP.org/findtaxhelp or call 888-227-7669. 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. well as gentle as the man himself. He was just 71, but those years were rich with purpose, friendship and service. A lifelong Maldonian with roots in Portland, Maine, Al wore many hats in his time: U.S. Navy Veteran during the Vietnam Era, devoted member of the Irish American Club, the American Legion and The Eagles. And, of course, he was a brother in blue, serving Malden proudly for 36 years. If you had the honor of knowing Al, you know exactly what I mean when I say he was one of the good ones – the kind of man who could light up a room with his presence, always quick with a kind word, a laugh or a helping hand. I was lucky enough to call him a friend, our bond formed in the old Y’s Health Club, where stories and laughter flowed as BBB | FROM PAGE 13 he did he wouldn’t show up at such time. I then asked for a refund which he agreed to do but never showed up again.” Tips to spot this scam • Watch out for “red flags.” Say no to cash-only deals, high-pressure sales tactics, high upfront payments, handshake deals without a contract and on-site inspections. Not all “storm chasers” are con artists, but enough are that you should be cautious any time a home contractor contacts you first…especially after a natural disaster. • Ask for references and check them out. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Lorraine Figelski Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on February 20, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, who cherished her deeply. Born on November 6, 1953, Lorraine was the daughter of John and Teresa (Santoro) Figelski. A proud graduate of the Malden Hospital School of Nursing, she dedicated her career to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital. There, she provided exceptional care to the tiniest and most vulnerable patients, bringing comfort to countless families during their most challenging times. Her calm demeanor and compassion made her an invaluable team member and a treasured friend to many. Lorraine's warmth extended beyond her career. As a daughter, mother, cousin, aunt, and friend, she embraced each role with love and generosity, always offering guidance and support. Her legacy of kindness will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Bova, and son-inlaw, Kevin, of New Hampshire; her cherished grandchildren, Hailey, Elias, and Jameson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews who will forever hold her in their hearts. Known for her unwavering love for family, Lorraine brought joy and comfort to those around her. A true lover of life, she celebrated the joys of others while providing solace in their sorrows. Though Alzheimer's gradually took many of her memories, it never diminished her capacity for love. Her spirit remained strong until the end, reflecting her beautiful nature: loving, generous, and full of life. We will forever treasure her laughter, her special touch, and her devoted care. The family expresses deep gratitude to the staff at Wellspring Village at Brightview Wakefield and Care Dimensions Hospice for their compassionate care during Lorraine’s final days; their unwavering support provided comfort during a profoundly difficult time. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham, on Friday, February 28, at 9:00 AM, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation was held at the McDonald Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home, 322 Main Street, Stoneham, on Thursday, February 27. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Flr 17, Chicago, IL 60601. 2024 MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualified for based upon the number of days living in Massachusetts. 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With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2024, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $440 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. This represents an increase over the calendar year 2023 tax credit which was $310 per individual. If you are a Massachusetts non-resident filing a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. Taxpayers need to keep this tax credit in mind as many spouses are caring for a spouse who might be stricken with a disability such as dementia or a physical disability and requires a significant amount of time in home health care from his or her spouse. 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