Daylight Saving Time! Spring Forward Your Clocks One Hour on Saturday Night! Vol. 35, No. 9 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday New Malden High School principal is appointed for 2026-27 school year MPS Supt. announces Boston Public Schools administrator Michael Sabin will take reins at MHS July 1 By Steve Freker A new principal has been appointed to lead Malden High Michael Sabin, a Boston Public Schools administrator, has been appointed as the next Malden High School principal, effective July 1, 2026. (Courtesy Photo) School, following a search-and-hire process which began in December and continued through the end of this past month of February. Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel told the members of the Malden School Committee at its regular meeting Monday night that he has appointed Michael Sabin as the next principal at Malden High School, effective July 1, 2026. Supt. Sippel informed administrators and staff at Malden High School of the decision just before the start of the meeting in an email message early Monday. Sabin is coming to Malden from the Boston Public Schools, where he is now in his fourth school year as Executive Director of School and District Transformation. Before that he had served seven years as principal at the McDevitt Middle School in Waltham. He also served as a K-8 principal in Boston for five years and before that, two years as a Somerville K-8 school leader. His career education, spanning 35 years in all, began as a teacher in the Cambridge Public Schools in 1991. PRINCIPAL | SEE PAGE 9 Malden City Council approves resolution opposing city resources being used to assist ICE agents, others in immigration enforcement here Action follows weeks of discussion over original proposal of Council order rejecting broader interaction between local employees, federal agencies By Steve Freker Further, the resolution noted condemnation of the actions of T he specter of immigration law enforcement that has gripped many parts of this country is affecting residents here in Malden, several City Councillors attested. Led by chief City Council sponsors Carey McDonald (At Large) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6), a resolution was approved unanimously, expressing strong, definitive opposition to the use of municipal resources “to assist with the Federal government’s responsibility for civil (non-criminal) immigration enforcement in any manner not required by law, court order, or subpoena.” one specific federal agency, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating specifically, “We support the protections in the US Constitution for due process and condemn aggressive and inhumane tactics of ICE agents in Malden and other communities across the country.” This vote came following discussions held over several weeks and in subcommittee meetings, which followed a late-January Council meeting where Councillors McDonald and Winslow originally proposed passage of a formal Council order, calling for a potential policy instructing: “...No city employees, departments, appointees, processes or representatives shall assist in fulfilling the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal government, including immigration enforcement, or cooperate with any Federal agencies or policies contrary to the stated goal of this Order. Through executive action, through select boards, other Councils are acting on this.” The proposal for the order — for which Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin expressed disagreement at the January meeting where it was broached — was sent to the Council’s PubRESOLUTION | SEE PAGE 8 Glenn Cronin Malden Police Chief 617-387-2200 Friday, March 6, 2026 Malden DPW ‘trash tagging’ addresses noncompliance, seeks to improve neighborhood cleanliness Flyers will be placed on problems barrels; enforcement and potential fines will follow Special to The Advocate T he Malden Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun a citywide trash tagging initiative as part of an ongoing effort to address unsanitary conditions and improve neighborhood cleanliness. During this time, DPW staff are placing informational flyers on barrels that do not meet the City of Malden’s trash disposal requirements. This period is intended to help residents understand and comply with the ordinance before formal enforcement and fines begin. To avoid violations, please ensure that: TRASH | SEE PAGE 3 Residents must follow the trash pickup rules —Trash MUST be contained within a lidded barrel with the lid completely closed — for both regular trash and recycling, or fines may be assessed. Malden Police Chief Cronin Statement on Local Law Enforcement's interaction with Federal Agents & Agencies M alden Police Chief Glenn Cronin read the following statement at the recent Malden City Council meeting with a call for City Council Order 72-26, which partly read: “No city employees, departments, appointees, processes or representatives shall assist in fulfilling the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal government, including immigration enforcement, or cooperate with any Federal agencies or policies contrary POLICE | SEE PAGE 6
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Malden middle school teacher, coach faces sexual assault charges Suspect placed on leave, released on $75,000 cash bail after arraignment in district court Special to the Advocate A Malden middle school teacher, who was also the longtime head coach of the Malden High Girls Basketball team, was released on $75,000 cash bail following his arraignment on charges of rape and indecent sexual assault on February 25. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor said that Scott Marino, 54, of Stoneham, was arrested on Wednesday, February 24 and charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery and one count of furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. On February 18, 2026, Marino allegedly provided alcohol to and sexually assaulted an 18-year-old female, who was known to him, at his Stoneham home. The suspect pleaded not guilty to those charges at his arraignment on Thursday, February 25 in Woburn District Court and released later that day on $75,000 cash bail. Local students make Q2 Honor Roll at BC High T he following local students made the Q2 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please note that students with an asterisk (*) next to their name were inducted into the National Honor Society in December 2025, as well. National Honor Society is an organization overseen by the National Association of Secondary Schools and Principals (NASSP) that recognizes and empowers students to excel in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service (the four pillars). It is meant to be an organization populated by the highest role-models 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 Marino worked as a teacher at Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy for grades K-8 in Malden for a number of years and recently completed his 10th season as head of the Malden High School Girls Basketball team. Under the bail requirements, Woburn District Court Judge Jane Prince ruled Marino will be under GPS monitoring, ordered to not drink alcohol, stay off school property, not contact the victim, or leave Massachusetts and surrender his passport. Marino is due back in court next on Thursday, April 16 for a hearing. Court papers remain sealed, pending a motion by defense to impound them, according to an online report, and his attorney, Kevin Mullen, of Quincy, declined to comment on the charges outside court after the arraignment, according to reports. In an email message to parents and staff of the Malden Public Schools on February 24, Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. informed them that Marino was “immediately placed on leave from the Malden Public Schools when the police informed the district of the investigation into these allegations.” “The district is fully cooperating with relevant law enforcement agencies in their investigation, which is ongoing. Due to personnel and privacy laws, the district will not be commenting further on this case,” Supt. Sippel added. “I understand how upsetting and distressing this is to our community given the serious nature of these allegations. We thank you for your continued commitment to our students and our district community. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority,” Supt. Sippel stated. According to school officials, resources both in-house via school counselors and outside professional trauma specialists, were immediately made available throughout last week and including the early part of his week to support students at Malden High School who desired or required assistance. within our school, who will work to improve their school and local community through leadership and service. Students who have completed one semester at BC High and maintain a cumulative GPA to the faculty council’s satisfaction are invited to be considered for candidacy at the beginning of their junior or senior year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! The following students from Malden were honored: Jacob Lee,* Honors (2026); Theodore Marion-Brown, High Honors (2029); Xiaoyu Zhu, High Honors (2026). Malden Reads book discussion with the Mayor T he Malden Public Library and Malden Reads invite you to join Mayor Gary Christenson to discuss this year’s book selection, “Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the beautiful art galleries at the Malden Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. Set in a near-future America marked by fear, censorship and division, “Our Missing Hearts” explores what happens when a society built on democratic ideals begins to fracture. The novel follows a young boy searching for his missing mother — a poet whose words have been deemed dangerous by the government — and examines how art, storytelling and human connection can resist oppression and ignite hope. Malden Reads is a community reading organization run by residents in collaboration with the Malden Public Library. Each season Malden Reads invites the city of Malden, Massachusetts, to read a selected book and participate in a program of events, projects and community initiatives centered around the themes of the book. Malden Reads looks forward to having you join Mayor Christenson and the Malden community to discuss this book. Copies of both the physical book and downloadable versions are available at the Malden Public Library and copies may be purchased at The Gallery@57 (57 Pleasant St. in Malden).
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Page 3 Malden Democrats Will Caucus Thursday, March 12, 2026 O n Thursday, March 12, the Malden Democratic City Committee will hold its annual caucus to elect delegates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention. All voters registered as Democrats in Malden are eligible to vote in their ward’s caucus and to become delegates. All Malden wards will caucus at 7:00pm on March 12 at St. Paul’s Parish, 27 Washington Street in Malden. Doors will open at 6:30pm and close at 7:15pm for sign in. When participants arrive, they will be directed to sign in at their ward’s table. Voter registration will be available. There is ample parking in the area. The event is fully accessible. This year at the caucus, we expect to be joined by Mass Dems Chair Steve Kerrigan as well as many candidates and elected officials. Caucusing with one’s ward is a good way to meet other Democrats in the city and to learn more about the Democratic Party, issues, and candidates for office. This year’s Massachusetts Democratic Convention is a nominating convention for statewide offices and will be held in Worcester from Friday, May 29 through Saturday, May 30, 2026. For more information about the Massachusetts Democratic Party, the caucus process, and the convention, visit massdems. org. For more information about the Malden Democratic City Committee, contact Amanda Smith, Vice Chair, at abs0628@ gmail.com. State Rep. Donato’s Response to Letter to the Editor I n last week’s edition of The Malden Advocate, a letter was written to the editor by a reader relative to the Proposition 2 ½ Override. This letter suggestTRASH | FROM PAGE 1 • Trash bags are placed inside a lidded barrel • The barrel lid is securely closed • The barrel has a valid trash tag affixed, or approved blue PAYT bags are used • After the 60-day education period, violations may result in fines. City officials appreciate your cooperation as we work together to maintain clean, safe and sanitary neighborhoods throughout Malden. Residential Trash and Recycling Overview Summary —Weekly trash & recycling pickup is provided for residential dwellings with six units or less; more than six units or commercial properties must establish private pickup. —All qualifying residences Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma ed that I was not in favor of the override. I want my position on this matter to be clear. I never indicated to this individual that I am not in favor. I believe this are eligible for one free city-issued barrel for trash and one for recycling. —All recycling is done on a “single stream” basis; there is no need to separate materials. —Residents may use any covered barrel for additional recycling materials. —Per city ordinances, trash MUST be contained within a lidded barrel with the lid completequestion should be decided by the voters of Malden. Thank you, State Representative Paul Donato ly closed. Failure to do so may result in a fine. Trash must be placed as follows: —In a blue Pay as You Throw bag, which may be placed in any lidded barrel, OR —In any household bag in a City issued barrel with a CURRENT year trash sticker —Trash must be curbside by 7 a.m. on the day of pickup. ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ City Councillor Sets Record Straight on Override Vote Dear Editor, I would like to set the record straight to my constituents and the voters of Malden. I did vote in favor along with my city council colleagues to hold a special election proposing a Proposition 21/2 Override. I did so because I felt the voters had a right to be able to choose for themselves if they supported or opposed an override. However, I want to make it perfectly clear that I personally do not support an override at this time and will be voting no on both ballot questions come March 31st. There are a number of reasons why I am not in favor of an override. The main reason is the timing. I do not feel enough due diligence has been done prior to asking for an override to seek pro-active ways to cut expenses within the city without the potential threat of cutting essential services. At this time, I believe a proposition override will have long term detrimental effects on all our residents. Let’s take the time to get it right before asking our residents to dig deeper into their pockets and help Keep Malden Affordable for all. Sincerely, Chris Simonelli Councilor Ward 7 PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Malden Police vs. Beebe School All-Stars Basketball Fundraiser Proceeds benefiting upcoming students’ trip to ‘Nature’s Classroom’ By Steve Freker I t was a real battle on the hardwood Tuesday night, but it was all for fun at the Beebe K-8 School gymnasium. The Beebe School educators “All-Stars” hosted the Malden Police Basketball stars for a hoop showdown and it drew a great crowd. The event included a night of competition, heads-up play and a lot of laughs and smiles. Most importantly, it was a big fundraiser night for students of the school who will be attending the Nature’s Classroom trip later this spring for the first time in a number of years. Nature’s Classroom is a multi-day, sleepover field trip at a supervised camp in Charlton, Mass., where students go through a full slate of activities, which include exploring the outdoors and getting a first-person view of nature up close, in real time. The Malden School Committee, at meetings held earlier this year, heard presentations from representatives of the city’s K-8 schools and approved trips to Nature’s Classroom for this school year. This will be the first time in a number of years Beebe School has sought to send students to the Nature’s Classroom experience. Ther small admission charge for Tuesday night’s game is all going toward defraying the cost of the trip. The fundraising night was one of a number of events the Beebe School is hosting to make sure that every student that wants to take the trip has that opportunity. Many of Beebe’s teaching facBEEBE BASKETBALL: Here are all the participants in the game Tuesday night, the Malden Police AllStars on the right and the Beebe K-8 School All-Stars on the left. Center, back row, is Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel. (Courtesy/Katie Bowdridge) Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.99 3.48 4.24 $3.57 Full Service ULS $4.10 9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living M Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! arch 24, 2026, 5:30 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group for caregivers meets in person at Forestdale Park. Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You ALZHEIMER | SEE PAGE 7 Spring is Here! ulty took part in the event, as did plenty of Malden Police patrolmen and supervisory officers. Included were the contingent of Student Resource Officers and supervisor Sgt. Rob O’Brien, who are assigned to the Malden Public Schools. Also on hand to cheer on the educators and the MPD players was Malden Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel and Malden School Committee Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora. MALDEN POLICE ALL-STARS: Here are the members of the Malden Police Department who competed in the Beebe School Fundraiser Basketball Game on Tuesday night. (Courtesy/Katie Bowdridge) FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 POLICE | FROM PAGE 1 to the stated goal of this Order.” As someone who has interacted with this community in a law enforcement capacity for over 30 years, I’d like to believe that the vast majority of our residents would support any goal of a safe, livable and welcoming community. As Chief, it’s at the core of what we do every day, while striving to protect the rights and dignity of all members of our community. That said, the proposed “order” is not one that I support for several reasons. We are a department guided heavily by state laws (MGL’s), Code of Mass Regulations (CMR’s) and our departmental policy, in particular, our State Accreditation policies which guide absolutely everything we do. Injecting this “order” language into our policies would be con8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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The MPD, MFD, MPS, MHA, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), just to name a few, have all received federal funding and/or training at one point or another and many annually. A categorical prohibition on assisting or cooperating with federal agencies risks intentionally impairing these critical functions, even when that cooperation has no connection to immigration enforcement and directly serves local public safety priorities. Federal agencies are connected to the Malden Police Department in the same manner they are connected to most midsized municipal police departments: through formal, routine, and legally authorized mechanisms. These connections primarily arise from joint task forces, grant funding, intelligence sharing, training programs, and ~ Home of the Week ~ CHELSEA - GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 7 CORNER UNITS ALL 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHROOMS, WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT AND ALL WITH A DEEDED PARKING SPACE. 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For example, Malden officers participate in FBI-led task forces (such as Joint Terrorism Task Forces, violent crime initiatives, missing and exploited children, Bank Robbery Task Force, and others), we work with ATF on firearms tracing and gun-crime investigations, coordinate with DEA partners on narcotics trafficking and enforcement, and we work with the U.S. Marshals fugitive task forces. These relationships are standardized nationwide and typically governed by memoranda of understanding, agreements, or grant conditions, which we currently have. In addition, federal involvement commonly flows through an administrative and operational infrastructure. This includes DOJ grant programs (e.g., Byrne JAG, COPS), access to federal databases and intelligence products via regional fusion centers, in our case the Commonwealth Fusion Center (CFC), FEMA coordination during disasters, and federally provided training through institutions like Federal Law Enforcement training centers (FLETC) or the FBI National Academy. None of these connections are unique to Malden, these are connections available to all municipalities across the country. This is a standard policing model, in which municipal departments are integrated into a multilayered federal, state, and local law-enforcement system. These connections are ordinary, transparent, and policy-driven. To sever our ties to these critical federal partnerships would be completely irresponsible and would undoubtedly place our community in the dark, out of touch, and in danger. Information is the lifeblood that ensures a safe, livable and welcoming community. Contrary to the goals stated in the “order,” it’s important to understand that police officers are not situated in the same way as other municipal employees or departments. By the very nature of our profession, local law enforcement agencies such as ours are inextricably connected to a wide range of state and federal law enforcement partners. These relationships are not discretionary or political; they are rooted in statutory obligations, court orders, task force participation, information-sharing requirements, and long-standing public safety mechanisms. Many of these communications occur through mandatory reporting channels that exist specifically to safeguard our local community from serious crime, violence, terrorism, human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and other threats. A blanket statement that “no city employees shall assist in fulfilling the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal Government” is excessive and risks undermining legitimate and necessary public safety functions. This approach, to me, reflects a reaction to a complex and problematic national issue rather than the operational realities of local policing. Effective public safety requires limited, purposeful communication with federal partners when it directly advances the protection of our community, and needs to be free to be accomplished without a subjective set of goals. While the proposal states that the “order” “shall not require the City to break preexisting contracts or agreements with Federal entities” this appears intended to mitigate legal risk, it introduces significant confusion and operational challenges. The term “pre-existing” is inherently subjective and undefined. This creates uncertainty as to which agreements are covered, how long they are covered, how they are interpreted, and who determines whether a given activity falls within or outside the scope of a protected agreement. More importantly, the language would appear to prohibit the City, and by extension the Police Department, from entering into any future contracts, expired contracts, memoranda of understanding, task force agreements, or grant-related arrangements with federal agencies, regardless of their purpose or benefit to the community. This could effectively freeze the Department’s ability to adapt to emerging public safety needs, access federal resources, or participate in lawful cooperative efforts that are routine for local police departments. I’m going to provide you with two examples of how critically important our ties are with our federal partners: Just a few years ago, the cities
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Page 7 IT system was hacked. Through a partnership with the United States Secret Service (whom we have no existing agreement or contract) responded immediately and through their specific expertise, mitigated what could have been a catastrophic release of information. My point is that if this “order” was in place, at that time, reaching out and contacting the Secret Service would have been a violation of the “order”, this makes no sense… In another disturbing case, there was a recent press release by the United States Attorney’s Office (District of Massachusetts). The headline read, “New York Man Convicted of Sex trafficking a Minor and forced labor.” He was convicted by a federal jury for sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud, and coercion, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and forced labor. No verdict can replace the pain, suffering, and lifelong trauma for the victim, but the perpetrator will be incarcerated for a number of years and unable to reoffend. I mention this case as the young child was a Malden resident. Det. Bob DiSalvatore and Det. Renee Kelley worked closely with our federal partners in the FBI to bring this case to a conclusion and conviction. Finally, from an enforcement and compliance perspective, the scope of the language prohibiting assistance with “the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal government” is so difficult to apply in practice. Many law enforcement activities involve overlapping jurisdictional responsibilities, shared intelligence, or parallel investigations. Without clear, objective standards, the proposed “order” places officers and supervisors in untenable positions where routine, lawful police work could be construed as a violation, exposing the City and its employees to unnecessary legal and operational risk. I am aware that this proposed “order” is a reaction to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. I sent the council a Community Newsletter back in January of 2025 outlining our role as it relates to immigration enforcement. Every word in it, is still true today. At the same time, it is critical for me to be clear: the Malden Police Department does not enforce federal immigration law, will not enforce federal immigration law, and will not divert local resources for civil immigration enforcement. Our officers’ role is to uphold state laws and regulations, departmental policy, protect constitutional rights, and ensure that all community members, regardless of immigration status, feel safe reporting crimes, seeking assistance, and engaging with law enforcement. I remain committed to this department maintaining communications with federal agencies, regardless of existing contracts or agreements, to the extent required by law and operational necessity, and only when such communication directly serves legitimate public safety purposes. This allows us to safeguard the rights of all community members, preserve trust between the police and the public, and continue to fulfill our sworn duty to protect the City of Malden. In closing, as the Chief of Police being charged with the responsibility of our communities’ safety, I respectfully ask the council not to support this unenforceable proposed “order.” Thank you very much. Chief Glenn Cronin Malden Police Department ALZHEIMER | FROM PAGE 6 will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781-333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years. 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 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 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 RESOLUTION | FROM PAGE 1 lic Safety Committee, where it was discussed in detail, with the new resolution, passed at the last meeting, the end result. The difference between a City Council “order” versus a City Council “resolution” — under Massachusetts law — is as follows: A Council order is a formal directive which could lead to an administrative action, potentially expanding and/or changing established policy. A Council resolution, however, is simply a declaration of the sense of the Council, its stance on a matter, support or opposition to a situation or issue. Following is the text of Resolution 130-26, which was approved unanimously by the Malden City Council at the February 24 meeting: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that no resources of the City of Malden should be used to assist with the Federal government’s responsibility for civil (non-criminal) immigration enforcement in any manner not required by law, court order, or subpoena. This includes not assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, or other Federal agencies charged with this responsibility. The City Council asks that all city staff and representatives comply with this intent to the best of their ability and within the limits of the law. This resolution is not intended to violate any Federal law, nor shall it be interpreted to do so. We support the protections in the US Constitution for due process and condemn aggressive and inhumane tactics of ICE agents in Malden and other communities across the country. As a diverse and immigrant-rich community, we dedicate our resources to creating a safe, livable, and welcoming community for all. The motion calling for passage of Resolution 130-26 was made by one of its original sponsors, Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow; voting unanimously in favor were Councillors Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Karen Colón Hayes (At Large), Michelle Luong (At Large), McDonald (At Large) and Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3). Councillors Colón Hayes, Sica and Simonelli requested to be added as cosponsors to the resolution as the night’s discussion continued. - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St, Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on Petition 26-004 by Trademark Partners / Unlimited Soccer / MPadel Malden seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12, Section 12.20.010 Table of Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations as per plans Res-075790-2026 at the property known as and numbered 735 Broadway, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #184-573-368 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden. org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/ SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair February 27, March 06, 2026 The Malden City Council voted unanimously on a resolution opposed to the use of municipal resources to assist any federal-based immigration law enforcement operations in Malden. The 2026-2027 City Council, pictured from left to right: Front row: Michelle Luong (At Large), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7), Council President Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ari Taylor (Ward 5) and Carey McDonald (At Large); back row: Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8), Paul Condon (Ward 2), Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), Karen Colón Hayes (At Large) and Stephen Winslow (Ward 6). (Courtesy/City of Malden) Councillor McDonald spoke on the resolution before the vote. “The challenge and the need [for protection] has not gone away. The reality is right now; Malden and every other community that has a substantial immigrant population is under direct threat from our federal government,” he said. “It is not just about what’s in the headlines — deportations, arrests, family separations are happening and have been happening in Malden at a much higher rate in the last year, since January 2025,” Councillor McDonald added. “For us as leaders, we have to be doing everything that we can, under our control, to not participate in this oppressive regime, to keep our people safe and to reduce the risk that they will be targeted by the federal government.” “It goes against the presumption for so many generations that the feds are here to help us,” Councillor McDonald said. “I do not believe that the leadership of the federal government is here to help us. I think we are in an incredibly dangerous time and we have to be cautious.” “We know other communities are taking action. We must take action. It became clear that there was not support in this body, our administration, to pass an order affecting policy. But this [resolution] is still important,” he added. “This is our fallback approach — that we advance something that is meaningful in our community. Our community is watching us and that this will matter. “Thank you to everyone who engaged in this. This is such a key issue for the safety and the future of our community.” “We need to take a public stand on unlawful actions on immigration in Malden and other communities. We do need to make a stand as a Council,” Councillor Winslow said. Councillor Colón Hayes said residents “aren’t protected in Malden” from immigration enforcement. “For anyone watching who gets pushback that anything happening on the state level, the world level, doesn’t affect Malden, that is absolutely wrong,” Councillor Colón Hayes said. “We hear that from our constituents and it’s important to say it out loud. We aren’t protected here in Malden.” She said she had submitted a copy to her colleagues of a report from a Malden-based agency, the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research, located at 350 Main St., which the Councillor asserted had compiled data showing the scope and number of incidents involving immigrant law enforcement both statewide and locally in Malden. “I’ve spoken to the Police Chief and department heads who support this paper, and I also strongly support this resolve,” said Ward 8 Councillor Sica, in requesting to be added as a cosponsor. Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli, through the Council President, asked Special Assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise to confirm the support of the Mayor’s Office for the resolve. She spoke briefly, thanking original cosponsors Councillors McDonald and Winslow, as well as Chief Cronin and all those who worked on the initiative: “Mayor [Gary] Christenson intends on issuing a statement in support of this resolve following its [anticipated] passage,” she said. “There was a tremendous amount of work and discussion on this resolve, from the sponsors, our colleagues and a high volume of community feedback,” Council President Amanda Linehan said, just before the final vote was taken. “This is a very tense time and our voice as a Council is needed on this issue.” Later in the meeting, the original proposal for a Council order on the matter was reread, and a 9-2 Council vote was recorded to place the Order 72-26 on file, with Councillors McDonald and O’Malley voting in opposition to that action. Council Order 72-26 read as follows: “Order: That, as a diverse and immigrant-rich community, the limited resources of the City of Malden shall be fully dedicated to address the local needs and priorities of Malden’s residents, businesses and visitors. The goal of this order is to provide for a safe, livable and welcoming community for all. No city employees, departments, appointees, processes or representatives shall assist in fulfilling the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal government, including immigration enforcement, or cooperate with any Federal agencies or policies contrary to the stated goal of this Order. RESOLUTION | SEE PAGE 12
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Page 9 PRINCIPAL | FROM PAGE 1 In his message Friday, Superintendent Sippel said, “I am pleased to announce the formal appointment of Michael Sabin as the next principal of Malden High School, effective July 1, 2026. The expertise he brings from many years as an urban school leader will be an asset as we continue our work to do right by all kids.” Supt. Sippel described Sabin’s present professional position in Boston, where he is “leading work within the district to support a large caseload of schools who are identified by the state as needing assistance. “[Sabin] collaborates with principals and school leadership teams to raise achievement, including in some of Boston’s most complex high schools, and schools have made significant academic growth and exited state intervention with his support,” Supt. Sippel stated. The MPS Superintendent noted Sabin is bilingual, fluent in Spanish, including seven years as a bilingual teacher in Cambridge and Lawrence, as well a year abroad, teaching at a high school in the Central American country of Colombia in 2007-2008. The Superintendent described the search/selection process, relating that Sabin emerged as the top candidate for the position after two rounds of interviews, the first with a community panel that included staff, students, caregivers and community members, and a second with senior district leaders. As the finalist, Sabin visited Malden High last Thursday, February 26 in a three-session day/evening to meet with students, faculty and staff, members of the School Committee and parents and caregivers. The final step was a one-on-one interview with the Superintendent, before the hiring was announced Monday. “Mr. Sabin is looking forward to working with all of the teachers, students and families to build on Malden High’s great traditions and meet the needs of all community members,” Supt. Sippel said. Sabin will be replacing outgoing nine-year Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo, who is in his 17th year at MHS. Mastrangelo succeeded Ted Lombardi, who served just one year as principal before departing mid-year in 2017 for the Boston Public Schools. Previously, Mastrangelo was a Malden High House Principal for eight years. He is in his 33rd year as an educator. Malden Public Library’s March Artist T he Malden Public Library will be featuring the artwork of Naomi Khan throughout the month of March. She has been involved in the arts her entire life and career, from designing jewelry, signs and murals to illustrating books and greeting cards. Art has always brought joy to Naomi’s life. An artist reception will be held at the Library on Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. FAIR | FROM PAGE 5 ing options for residents as part of their anti-DEI campaign,” said Senator Lewis. “This bill boosts education and enforcement to help protect all residents from discrimination and promote fair housing opportunities.” The Senate’s bill mandates fair housing training for all real estate agents as part of their licensure or license renewal process. It also increases penalties for second-offense fair housing law violations, increasing a current 90day license suspension to 180 days. Violations include discrimination against potential renters or buyers based on their characteristics, such as their race, age, religion, marital status or use of a housing voucher. THE DECEDENT’S FINAL TAX RETURN P Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Walkways, Driveways & Patios Installed Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Installed Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing ursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6012(b)(1), an individual income tax return must be filed by the Personal Representative of the estate or by a person charged with the property of the decedent. The tax return must be filed by the usual due date of the return which is April 15th following the end of the calendar year. The tax return must be filed at the Internal Revenue Service center associated with the decedent’s residence at the time of death. There is no continuing obligation to make estimated income tax payments on behalf of the decedent (assuming the decedent was making quarterly estimated income tax payments during the calendar year of his or her death). The IRS will issue a refund check on behalf of the deceased taxpayer so long as Form 1310 (Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer) is attached to Form 1040. The IRS’s new policy effective for calendar year 2025 is to no longer issue paper refund checks. All refunds must be direct deposited. Once a single taxpayer has died, his or her bank account will be frozen. The IRS will then issue a paper refund check and mail to the responsible person. Form 1310 is not necessary if there is a surviving spouse filing a married filing joint income tax return. A “married filing joint” tax return may be filed in the year of one of the spouse’s death as well as in the event both spouses die during the calendar year. A surviving spouse may use the “married filing joint” tax tables for two years after the death of the first spouse even if the surviving spouse remains unmarried, pays for more than half of the cost of maintaining a home that is the principal residence for the entire year of a child who qualifies as a dependent on the surviving spouse’s tax return. In the case of a sale of the principal residence by the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse may exclude $500,000 of capital gain (as opposed to $250,000 of capital gain allowed for a single person) if the sale takes place no later than two years after the date of death of the first spouse. The principal residence must have been owned by at least one of the spouses and used as the principal residence by both spouses prior to the death of the first spouse. A tax return is required to be filed on behalf of the decedent if the gross income equals or exceeds the new standard deduction. For 2025, the new standard deduction for a single person is $15,750. The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated the deduction for personal exemptions starting in calendar year 2018. A tax return for the estate must be filed if in any calendar year the gross income of the estate is $600 or more. The tax form to be filed is Form 1041. A tax return for a trust needs to be filed if the trust has any “taxable” income or has “gross” income of $600 or more, regardless of how much of that $600 in income is “taxable” income. A trust will also file using Form 1041. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Tools to Help You Find the Perfect Place to Retire Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year. Looking to Relocate Dear Looking, It’s exciting to think about relocating in retirement! Whether you’re considering seasonal escapes or a permanent change, there are a wide variety of digital resources that can help you find and research new locations. Here are some tips and tools to help you get started. Where to Retire? Deciding where to relocate when you retire is a big decision. There are many factors to think about to ensure the move supports your lifestyle, financial goals, and overall well-being. To help you identify some good retirement locations you need to consider things like cost of living, climate, taxes, health care, housing, crime, access to social and recreational activities, access to transportation and proximity to family and friends. If you’re at the beginning of your search, a good starting point is BestPlaces.net. This site compiles demographic data from numerous reliable sources, updates it regularly and lets you easily compare cities using different criteria, such as housing cost, climate, crime, religious practice, voting patterns and education level. They even offer a 10-question “Where is the best place for me to live?” quiz, which may suggest some locations you may never have thought of. There are also news and financial publications like U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, WalletHub, Bankrate and The Motley Fool that publish “best places to retire” ranking lists on their websites each year. These can give you an idea of popular retirement locations based on different sets of criteria. Once you identify a few good spots, here are some additional resources that can help you dig a little deeper. Cost of living: Affordability is often the No. 1 factor when deciding where to relocate. To research and compare the cost of living from your current location to where you would like to move, use the previously mentioned BestPlaces.net, the Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator at EPI.org/resources/budget and/or Bankrate’s cost of living calculator at Bankrate.com/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculator. And, because housing is a big expense, you can take a deeper dive into these costs at Zillow.com and Realtor.com. Taxes: Some states are more tax friendly than others. To investigate how states treat retirees when it comes to income, sales, property and other taxes, see Kiplinger tax guide at Kiplinger.com – search “Taxes on Retirees: A State-by-State Guide.” Crime rate: To evaluate how safe a community or area is, the FBI Crime Data Explorer (cde.ucr.cjis.gov) allows you to explore crime statistics at the national, state, and local levels. Climate: You can find U.S. climate/weather information at National Centers for Environmental Information at NCEI.noaa.gov. And to research climate change factors and the risks of extreme temperatures, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, severe storms, earthquakes and drought in different locations, use ClimateCheck.com and FEMA (Hazards.fema.gov/ nri/map). Health care: If you’re enrolled or planning to enroll in original Medicare, check the coverage and availability of providers in your new location. Search by ZIP code for health care providers and facilities at Medicare.gov/care-compare, and check star ratings for quality of care. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and you move out of the coverage area, you’ll need to find a new plan in your new area. 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. 1. On March 6, 1994, the Biosphere 2 experiment began in Arizona; what was it? 2. In the 1990s what state had highway “immigrant crossing” signs to avoid collisions? 3. What MLB teams are named after birds? 4. An Illinois teen has used what two small wood instruments to win two Guinness World Records for creating tall tower structures? 5. On March 7, 1933, “Monopoly” was created in what city with the first USA boardwalk? 6. What famous newsman cohosted “The Morning Show” with a puppet named Charlemagne? 7. In 2026, Olympic Village athletes were served what new kind of pasta? 8. On March 8, 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 began production; it is usually called what? 9. What city has been called Sin City? 10. Who won an Oscar and two Olympic gold medals? 11. March 9 is National Meatball Day; reportedly, what popular dish with meatballs was developed more in NYC than Italy? 12. Colonies of what Antarctica bird have been found and counted from outer space? 13. What D.C. newspaper sponsored a children’s essay contest and requested John Philip Sousa to compose a march for the award ceremony? 14. On March 10, 1876, in what city did Alexander Graham Bell make the first phone call? 15. Which was the last country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery? 16. March 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day; he was born in what Worcester County town with a name including a person’s name? 17. What language does the word smorgasbord come from? 18. “Pastagate,” a 2013 incident of a restaurant receiving a warning letter from the government for using Italian words on a menu, occurred in what province? 19. Persephone was the Greek goddess of the Underworld and what season? 20. On March 12, 1933, who gave his first “fireside chat” radio address? ANSWERS 1. A glass-enclosed living system inhabited by seven people; it is now a lab for experiments 2. California 3. Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays 4. Toothpicks (in 2026) and popsicle sticks 5. Atlantic City 6. Walter Cronkite 7. A limited-edition one shaped like the Olympics’ interlocking rings symbol 8. VW Bus 9. Las Vegas 10. Kobe Bryant 11. Spaghetti and meatballs (meat was more expensive in Italy than for its NYC immigrants) 12. Emperor penguins 13. The Washington Post (It was called “The Washington Post March” and was played by the Marine Band.) 14. Boston 15. Brazil (in 1888) 16. Leominster 17. Swedish 18. Quebec (the letter generated public pushback and an official’s resignation) 19. Spring 20. FDR
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Page 11 Malden High School Boys Basketball Senior Night Honors Bolling, Fernandes, Okoth and McMahon are Recognized By Steve Freker T he Malden High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team recognized the Class of 2026 players at their final home game with a special Senior Night celebration in the Roy Finn Gym. The evening became even more special when the Golden Tornado team pulled out a 58-53 win over visiting Medford— in overtime— sealed by a last-second steal of a Medford inbounds pass by senior Ryan McMahon, with the Mustangs trailing by only a bucket at the time, 55-53. McMahon matched his single-season scoring high with 15 points and fellow senior captain Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds in the Senior Night win. Ryan McMahon, a 6-0 point guard, played two years of Varsity Basketball and served as a tri-captain this season.along with Fernandes and Okoth. He averaged 8.5 points and 5 assists per game this season and ended up as the team "Iron Man." registering — by far— the most minutes of on-court time. For the last five games, McMahon did not sit at all, playing every minute of every game. McMahon is also a four-year Varsity Baseball starter and is already near the top of the all-time Tornado list for career pitching wins and strikeouts. Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares, a 6-5 big man, is a fouryear varsity man and a returning Greater Boston League AllStar this year. For the second year in a row Fernandes led Malden in scoring (12.3 ppg) and rebounds (10.1 rpg) and at times was a force under the boards. His defense improved this year and he was much more active on both ends of the court, according to Malden head coach Don Nally. Colin Okoth, a 6-2 forward had his best season, in the starting lineup for 17 of 20 games. He was a reliable defender and Tri-captain Ryan McMahon with family members. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) Tri-Captain Colin Okoth with family on Senior Night. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) Tri-Captain Kaua Fernandes Dias Valadares with family members on Senior Night. rebounder and often provided some needed scoring as corner "3" specialist who nailed many during the season. His biggest game was a career-high 23 point outing— featuring 6({!) three-pointers in a home win over Revere. Okoth is a threesport performer for Malden, contributing as a two-way end in football in his first try at that Senior Chace Bolling with family members on Senior Night. (Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) Tornado sport last fall and a first baseman/outfielder on the baseball team. Chace Bolling, a 5-9 guard, had an excellent season in his first year on the team. A high-energy, two-way player, Bolling used his skills to develop a consistency that led him to break into the starting lineup as a "2" guard for most of the second half of this season. He had several games in double-digit scoring including a 22-point outing versus Arlington Catholic, a season single-game high. Everyone gets together for a photo on Senior Night at the Finn Gym.
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 RESOLUTION | FROM PAGE 8 This Order shall be followed to the maximum extent permitted by law, provided that it shall not require the City to break pre-existing contracts or agreements with Federal entities.” Before that vote was taken, Councillor McDonald said, “There were some concerns from the Police Chief, City Treasurer and Mayor’s Office whether this version — this order — offered enough FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT clarity for city employees and possible consequences.” “I still feel this particular issue deserves a policy and I wish we had more time — gave this more to time to get to something stronger and more meaningful,” McDonald added. “I was going to comment before [we voted on] the resolution, but I did not want to rain on people’s parades,” Councillor O’Malley said. “I was not in full support of this order as it was written, and I appreciated the work done in committee. We are the City Council and we do set policy and we should not be afraid of that. The resolve does not have the effect of policy.” “While the order is not in form I would support, the amendment offered by Councillor Winslow would have been a great alternative,” Councillor O’Malley said. 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. 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She loved her grandchildren more than words can express, and nothing brought her greater joy than them always cheering them on. Her spirit will live in each of them. Josephine is survived by her only child Steven Kader and his wife Tania of Everett and two beloved grandchildren Aria and Dante. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in death by her parents Vincenzo and Josephine Baglio, and her sisters Phyllis Ferdinand and Lena Mirisola. Visitation was held Thursday March 5, at the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home in Everett, followed by burial in Thursday Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor Malden, Massachusetts 02148 (781) 397-7000 ext. 2030 MALDEN SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units will hold a public hearing in Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, Mayor’s Conference Room, 4th Floor, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, on the petition of Scott Fitzpatrick, Manager of Fitzpatrick Construction Consulting LLC, on behalf of 385-387 Salem Street LLC filed in Permit Application #CMID-075583-2026 under Title 12, Code of the City of Malden, Section 12.32.030.D, seeking Site Plan Review and Site Plan Approval of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit to be constructed on the first floor of the existing building, in the location of the former restaurant, existing building currently used for a multi-family dwelling with five units and vacant space with use to be determined, at the property known as and numbered, 385-387 Salem Street, Malden, MA, and by City Assessor’s Parcel Identification # 102 731 104. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 330, Malden, MA and through the City website under Permit Application# CMID-075583-2026 at https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home By: Nelson Miller Building Commissioner Site Plan Review Committee Chair March 06, 13, 2026 Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 Cohen, Carol A ADDRESS 272-274 Cross St #5 33 Wyllis Ave CITY Malden Malden DATE 02.09.26 02.13.26 PRICE 311726 489000
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 6, 2026 Page 13 OBITUARY Arthur Donald Kahn Of Malden, MA. Passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2026, at the age of 92. He led a remarkable life of service and was devoted to his family, his jewelry business and his community. Arthur proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed at Fort Dix from 1950 to 1953. His military service defined him and inspired a lifelong commitment to supporting veterans’ causes. Following his service, he played football at Northeastern University where he earned his business degree. A passionate athlete and avid Boston sports fan, he helped develop Malden’s Pop Warner Football program. After college, Arthur earned his degree from the Gemological Institute of America, becoming an authority in diamonds and other precious stones. He took that expertise and along with his brother David, joined the family business, The Malden Jewelry Store, founded in 1925 by his father Barney. Arthur became an icon in Malden Square. In his signature suits and ties, he could be found peering through his eye loupe, appraising diamonds and kibitzing with all the customers. The store was a top destination for jewelry and electronics until it closed in 2004. For generations, the Kahns were part of life’s most meaningful moments – often knowing about marriage proposals before anyone else. Arthur walked to work every day, regardless of the weather. His day was never complete without a workout at the Malden YMCA. He worked tirelessly for numerous organizations including the Chelsea Soldiers Home and the Shriners Hospital for Children. He held leadership positions with Malden’s Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Rotary Club, Housing Authority and Masonic Lodge. A proud veteran, he was a commander of Jewish War Veterans Post #74 and past commander of the Malden Disabled American Veterans Chapter #85. When he did relax, he read the Malden Evening News, The Boston Globe and his favorite news magazines cover to cover. He loved Frank Sinatra, telling off-color jokes, McDonald’s chicken McNuggets and chocolate shakes, and his many Boxer dogs. At age 71, he sold the business and spent more and more time with his wife Barbara at their summer cottage in Maine which they enjoyed for over 30 years. Arthur cherished and adored his devoted wife Barbara, the brightest light in his life. From the day they married in 1959, he proudly carried his favorite photo of her as Northeastern University’s prom queen. Arthur was a role model to his three children and when he became “Papa”, a delightfully silly side emerged, much to the joy of his grandchildren. Arthur is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara, his son Jeffrey (Reneé), daughters Heidi and Heather (Michael); ten grandchildren Danny (Emily), Amanda, Mitchell, Jason (Lauren), Madeline, Samantha (Matthew), ReLEGAL NOTICE CITY OF MALDEN OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER INVITATION FOR BID The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sec. 39M from Vendors for: 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract One (1) Contract Documents will be available by email request at maldenengineering@cityofmalden.org after: 10:00 A.M., Thursday March 12, 2026. Bidders are requested to email the Engineering’s Office their Company Name, Address, Email address, & Phone and what bid they are requesting. Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Engineering Department, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 by 2:00 P.M. on or before Thursday April 2, 2026; bids will be publicly opened at this time. All bidders must be prequalified by MassDOT. The contract will only be awarded to a MassDOT pre-qualified contractor. All bidders must be actively registered in sam.gov and the contract will only be awarded to a contractor that provides evidence of registration and their Unique Entity ID with their bid or promptly upon request after bids are received and prior to contract execution. All bidders must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act of 2021 and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. Bid deposits, payable to the City of Malden, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check on, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company. Bidders are reminded that the bid deposit covers the City for damages when a bidder withdraws its bid after the bid submission date. Be advised that to the extent permitted by the law the City will retain all bid deposits for withdrawn bids. 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 bidding 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 type and amounts set forth in the Project Manual. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of 50% of the contract total within 10 days of notification of contract award. The costs of any bond and any insurance required in this Invitation for Bid are the responsibility of the bidder; such costs will not be reimbursed by City and should be included in your bid. All City of Malden bids are available by request. Addenda’s will be sent to the contact information provided. The City will reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. In the event that any person wishes to attend a bid opening or pre-bid meeting, accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Malden’s ADA Coordinator, Maria Luise, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: 781-397-7000, Ext. 2005 or mluise@cityofmalden. org. CITY OF MALDEN Office of the Controller March 06, 2026 becca (Vince), Mikayla, Alexandra and Benjamin. He is also survived by five great grandchildren Aryanna, Chase, Ellie, Ezra and Griffin. Malden will not be the same without Arthur, but his example of service will endure. Family and friends gathered in honor of Arthur’s life, service at Goldman Funeral Chapel, 174 Ferry Street, Malden, Monday, March 2nd.Burial immediately following.Buried along with Arthur will be his vast collection of veterans’ baseball caps which he wore with honor daily. Donations in Arthur’s memory can be made to the D.A.V. Chapter 85 at 85 Willow St., Malden, MA 02148. For online condolences go to: www.goldmanfc.com. LEGAL NOTICE
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