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‘WHAT IS... A MEMORABLE MORNING?’ Mayor Christenson delivers lots of answers in ‘Jeopardy’-themed State of the City presentation Lots of accomplishments from the past year and plenty of plans and challenges outlined for the future at well-attended breakfast meeting By Steve Freker A t one point in one of the most memorable mayoral “State of the City” presentations to date, Malden City Clerk Carol Ann Desiderio quipped, “Sorry we only got an A- and not the highest grade.” She was referring to the Bilingual Voting Rights Report Card from the 2024 Presidential Election. “We will bring back the A+ next election,” Desiderio pledged. Maybe they will not have to wait so long, after all. The only PRESENTATION | SEE PAGE 9 MC AND SENATOR: Master of Ceremonies and “Jeopardyassist man” Mark Linehan (standing) asks Malden state Senator Jason Lewis (D-5th District) to pick a category. (Advocate Photos) Malden community leader Neal Anderson named 2025 Black Excellence Award Honoree Special to The Advocate S State Representatives Paul Donato (left) and Steve Ultrino are shown presenting Commendations to former Ward 7 Councillor/City Council President Neal Anderson at the State House after he was named a 2025 Black Excellence Award Honoree. tate Representative Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) and his office celebrated Neal Anderson, who was named to the Black Excellence on the Hill Class of 2025 of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus (MBLLC). Every year the MBLLC honors black leaders who strive to make a difference and improve the lives of others within their community. This year, the Class of 2025 Black Excellence Honorees comprises more than 100 men and women from across the state – leaders in industry, business, nonprofit, advocacy and more. These Black Excellence HonorANDERSON | SEE PAGE 18 U.S. Senator Markey hosting Town Hall at Malden High School Saturday, March 8 U .S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), a Malden resident, will be hosting a Town Hall in his hometown of Malden on SaturHOSTING | SEE PAGE 8

Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Malden Public Schools seeking to proactively strengthen, enhance district’s workforce Superintendent presents this and other Entry Findings at School Committee meeting this week By Steve Freker I t had become a frequent criticism over the past several years, and the often heard lament has been, “What’s the big holdup?” The reference was to the Malden Public Schools’ speed and efficiency – or lack thereof – in advertising its open instructional positions for the next school year. The critique has been that the district took too long to post open positions for the following school year and, in so doing, limited both the numNeed 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! ber of candidates for those positions, as well as the quality of potential new hires for the Malden Public Schools (MPS). First-year Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Sarah McLaughlin essentially told the Malden School Committee Monday night that those days are over. At Monday’s meeting, Supt. Sippel shared his Entry Findings from the past nine months of listening sessions, in-community town halls, surveys and many in-person meetings at or about the seven Malden schools, with educators, administrators, other staff members, students, caregivers and other members of the community. Supt. Sippel told those at Monday’s meeting he had presented the Entry Findings at a well-attended Feedback Session with members of the public held at Malden High School last week. On Monday he presented most of the same points and findings, one of the key listings being the “Six Areas for Collective Action,” namely: —Affirming high expectations for all students —Adapting instruction to meet diverse needs —Ensuring fair access to opportunities —Partnering with families effectively —Nurturing a strong workforce 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. “Our educators are our district’s most valuable resource. We must invest in them and attract new talent to our staff,” Supt. Sippel stated in his presentation. He also touched on retention of quality educators and staff: “We want our educators to stay in Malden and positively impact our students throughout their careers.” According to Supt. Sippel, keys to district workforce support and enhancement will be: effective training and support; innovative recruitment; establishing and maintaining a collaborative, professional culture; and maintaining competitive compensation. “We must have our workforce feel like they belong, that they are valued,” Supt. Sippel said. The Malden Superintendent said that at his listening sessions SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 10 Daylight Saving Time Reminder: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives, Fire Officials Say S TOW – With daylight saving time beginning on March 9, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks. “Working smoke and CO www.810bargrille.com alarms are your family’s first line of defense against an emergency at home,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “As we spring forward this weekend, remember to check your alarms when you change your clocks. Be sure they’re present on every level of your home and within their useful lifespan. And unless you have newer alarms with sealed, longlife batteries, this is a great time to replace the alkaline batteries in all your alarms.” “Smoke and CO alarms are like any other appliance – they don’t last forever,” said Foxborough Fire Chief Michael Kelleher, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts. “An alarm’s manufacturing date is printed on the back of the device. Smoke alarms need to be replaced after 10 years, and carbon monoxide alarms need to be replaced after 5, 7, or 10 years, depending on the make and model. If your alarm is out of date, or if there’s no date at all, it’s time to replace it.” Most Fire Deaths Take Place at Home Overnight Of the 50 fire deaths in Massachusetts last year, 80% took place in dwellings – and more than half of these took place between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. TIME | SEE PAGE 10

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 3 Happy Birthday, Mr. Mayor! Representative Steven Ultrino Appointed as B OSTON – Last Wednesday, House Speaker Ron Mariano (D – Quincy) appointed State Representative Steven Ultrino (D – Malden) as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management for the 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Representative Estela Reyes (D – Lawrence) will join the committee as the newly appointed Vice Chair. The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management presides over all legislation related to pandemic and disaster preparedness and emergency management and communication. The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management serves as an oversight and advisory committee to monitor and investigate issues related to emergency response and recovery. The committee makes recommendations for legislative actions, strategies, and innovations based on their review or information or on the findings of investigations to equitably address emergency response needs and the safe recover for all residents of the Commonwealth. Malden M a yor Gar y Christenson, who also serves as Chairperson of the Malden School Committee, got a special surprise at Monday’s School Committee Meeting when Vice Chairperson Jennifer Spadafora presented him with a special birthday balloon gift on behalf of the School Committee. Apparently, the Mayor was celebrating his 39th Birthday... all over again! (Advocate Photo) For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management As House Chair, Representative Ultrino will work to strengthen CHAIR | SEE PAGE 8 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

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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 ~ OP-ED ~ Page 5 Malden: Number 1 Where We Don’t Want to Be By Councillor Craig Spadafora I ’m going to save you the headache of guessing which list Malden is topping right now, and trust me, it’s not a list anyone would be proud of. Yes, we’ve landed ourselves in the unfortunate position of being number one on a list that highlights the stark challenges our city faces, and let me tell you, it's a tough pill to swallow. Let’s kick things off with the “good news,” if we can even call it that. For the past two years, we’ve been painfully aware of the issues at hand, and our state delegation isn’t living in a bubble either—they are fully on board. There’s been many meetings, lots of brainstorming and plenty of proposals among local officials about alternative methods to dodge this collision course we find ourselves on. But let’s be very honest with you; there is no easy answer and the impact to Malden is real. Here comes the simple truth. Malden is a gateway city, tied to the same formula that dictates educational funding requirements for all cities in Massachusetts. This formula looks at only two key elements, property value and total income of all residents, to determine how much we are required by law to put towards education. The formula does NOT consider actual revenue. As a result, the formula can leave a wide variety of results in terms of the impact on a cities budget. Looking at FY 2023 data, our required local contribution stands at a staggering **35.76%** of available revenue. To put that in perspective, take a look at our neighbors— Revere is at **27.72%**, Everett is at **23.67%**, and Lawrence? A mere **9.53%**. The result is that we have less left after education funding than any other gateway city. Let’s examine the impact. If Malden were simply AVERAGE as compared to other gateway cities as it relates to education funding, Malden would find itself with an additional **$30 million** available in the budget to improve all other local services and fund essential needs beyond the minimum required school funding. Some communities benefiting from this formula are swimming in revenue while others boast a robust commercial tax base that is treated far more favorably by the formulas as Malden’s tax base is a whopping **90% residential**, and that percentage is only growing. How does this grim situation affect every resident? The more we are squeezed to cover the funding required by law for education, the less money there is for essential city services. This isn’t just about how much we’re spending on schools; it’s a citywide crisis. Unless we take serious action to alter this formula and make it truly equitable, with consideration for ACTUAL revenue, then Malden's financial outlook is troubling. In the last fiscal year, Malden resorted to using $5.6 million in one-time funds just to balance the budget. On top of that, our pension obligations are set to increase by **$702k**, and the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School will be requiring an allocation of an additional **$480,000** soon. And let’s not forget that this all unfolds against a backdrop where the state is feeling financially MALDEN| SEE PAGE 8 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, March 7, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Remembering Wally Brown By Peter Levine S herman, set the WayBack Machine to Maldonia of yesteryear... Thank the deity of your choice for YouTube Premium! After an exhaustive, cold and windy Saturday morning chasing grandchildren five-year-old Lana and threeyear-old Milo around the house, I retired to the recliner that night to view some comfort (YouTube) TV, partake in a Ballantine Ale or two, then attack a plate of my sister Barbara’s famous chicken cutlets. The western TV classic “Cimarron City,” starring George Montgomery, was good for what ailed me. I hit pay dirt when I chose EpiGerry 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 Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Owned & Operated by the Conti Family since 1958 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! sode 9 “A Respectable Girl” – first airing December 6, 1958. Who pops up on my screen at about the 16-minute mark but Malden boy (Hollywood movie star and comedian) Wally Brown! Wally’s character is the owner of the Oklahoma Saloon in Cimarron: part of Oklahoma Territory, not yet a full-fledged card-carrying state yet. At a Town Hall meeting, he gets into a heated discussion with another townie about who should and should not be allowed to enjoy all that the city offers (sound familiar?). Wally says everybody should be allowed, especially the “saddle tramps” and “sodbusters” that accompany the cattle drives (good for business, he surmises). Wally’s character holds much sway in Cimarron. Sorta the Albert Spadafora, Debbie Burke, Ron Hogan, Dom Fermano, Toni Mertz, Mo Saab, Greg & Ed Lucey, Maria Luise, Neal Sullivan, Eric Rubin, Paul DeVincentis and Douglas Tran of the Old West. The show concludes with saddle tramps, drifters, dead enders, saints, sinners, losers and winners – everyone you have ever seen and all the rest in between – eventually being allowed to travel through the peaceful city of Cimarron and do business. Good for the bottom line! Worth catching the episode for the Malden connection alone. Mr. Brown was born in 1904 and died in 1961. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in California and would have been 54 years old when he made this appearance. Wally once worked at Liggett’s Drug Store on Pleasant Street in Malden Square at about 23 Pleasant St. Liggett’s did business where Store 33 is now located, which is where Moe’s Smoke Shop was before that. Anthony’s Shoe Repair would have been at the corner of Middlesex and Pleasant, now the home of The Chinese Herbs Store. Liggett’s was a classic oldschool drugstore, the kind that seemed like it had been there forever. By the time I was a customer, its glory days had long passed, but you could still feel the echoes From the 1944 movie “Step Lively,” starring Frank Sinatra: Pictured from left to right are Malden boy Wally Brown, Frank and George Murphy seated with Wally’s comedic partner Alan Carney standing. of its past in the worn tile floors and the wooden shelves stocked with everyday essentials. I’d stop before school, picking up a pack of Juicy Fruit, a Herald, Globe, Mad Magazine or Real Paper, just like countless others had done before me. Once upon a time, Liggett’s was the heart of the Square – along with, of course, the Palace of Sweets two doors down (nod to Boy’s Life intended). You could just tell it had been the place to go, a gathering spot, a staple in the daily routine of the Square denizens. Wally Brown likely worked there through high school, which would have been in the early 1920s or so. “Malden Musings” remembers Wally Brown and the days when places like Liggett’s were more than just stores – they were part of our story, part of our town’s soul. And for you wise guys out there, no, I did not know Wally personally! It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Richie Bucci (MHS 1973): “Good morning, Pete, my name is Richard Bucci and thanks to your reporting I was made aware Spring is Here!

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 7 of Stef (Moro’s) passing in December, I was trying to reach out to him to get reacquainted and possibly attend this year’s Beanpot Tournament with him. I am a Class of ’73 survivor too, and thanks to your reporting I am able to keep up with the Malden local events and unfortunately obituaries. I currently reside in the Fresh Pond Area of Cambridge but still maintain a P.O. Box in Malden on Mountain Avenue. I grew up in the Waites Mount area of Malden but in High School hung out with the Devir/Amerige Park crews, including your brother Joe, Dave McNary, Andy and Paul Curran, Cliff Cioffi etc. Thanks again for helping me stay up to date with local Malden news and deep history. I was in Malden in August for the Bread of Life grand opening of their new food bank and shelter on Eastern Avenue, I was proud to make a donation to the cause a few months earlier. I hope your brother Joe is well, please give him my best. Please let me know of any tributes/observances in regard to Stef’s unfortunate passing. He was an old Suffolk Downs buddy of mine as well. Thank you again for all your good work!” • Oh my, Jim Damiano gone five years. Don’t seem (expletive deleted) possible. A friend and protector since the third grade – in my mind’s eye Jimmy was “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” No better friend. Ever. • Hot diggity dog and congratulations to me!! I have been chosen as an honoree by the San Rock committee to receive a participation certificate at the annual San Rock Festa Banquet this April. I am flattered and honored to accept this piece of paper knowing that I follow in the well-worn work boots of some of the greatest names from Edgeworth to receive this honor. Frankie Molis, John Wood, John Ragosa and Kevin Alkins will also be amongst the honorees to accept this much-coveted piece of paper on this memorable night. The 95th Anniversary Gala banquet is on Saturday, April 26, at Anthony’s on Canal Street, and tickets can be purchased by emailing stroccomalden@verizon.net or by calling the real patron Saint of the San Rock Feast, Joyce Mover, at 781-462-5043. “A splendid time is guaranteed for all.” • I promise to keep my acceptance speech short and sweet, but I cannot guarantee that Kevin “Big Kev MaldenFlex” Alkins won’t milk his time in the spotlight for all it’s worth. • I love Malden’s newest catchphrase, “hot diggity dog.” As silly as it may sound, it is really fun to speak. Say it. You’ll like it! • Thanks to Tommy Lubin, I now know that Kasa on Broadway is alive, well and open for business. Cocktails and comfort food await you right next door to M&M Liquor (I miss you guys, by the way; I’ll be in soon) and the 621 Tavern on Broadway. Good as gold, as my father used to say! Thank you, Tommy, for the update and please say hello to Malden’s longest running/best bartender, Ralphie “Caveman” Kelly! • Last week I mentioned one of Maldonia’s (many) unsung heroes, Butch Russell. I was overjoyed that he appreciated the acknowledgment. Too often, we honor veterans like Butch when they aren’t around to enjoy the recognition. Stay well, Butch, and thanks again. • “Malden townie” being used derisively, just ain’t right, dagnabbit! I see ya on social media tossing this around whenever there’s a (expletive deleted) contest transpiring on one of those pages intended to bring Maldonians together, not apart. The name-calling, whether good-naturedly intended or not, is strictly a deadend street, man (as we used to say in the ’70’s). As Michelle once quipped, “When they go low, we go high.” Words of wisdom. • Step back into Maldonia history for a small glimpse of a vastly different world than we inhabit today – via John Macdonald, who was kind enough to contribute: “Our crowd spent our best years in Malden Square from Jennies Pizza by the Strand Theater (directly across the street from where City Hall sits today), back down to Bells Donut Shop and Signor Pizza and the Palace of Sweets where Alvin Long sold the Globe at midnight on Saturday nights from the middle of Pleasant St. I grew up in ‘The Square,’ and learned some things I never speak of but have been a moral compass throughout my life.” Thank you, John. • Shout-out to Kenny Mayo for no other reason than he is one of the many, many hardworking postal workers in Malden who ensure you receive your junk mail in a timely fashion and with a smile no less. All the best, Kenny. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – great to see the legendary Kevin Morrison out and about, “smelling the roses,” as we so fondly say in Malden! Mention K Mo’s name to any Maldonian of a certain age and watch their eyes light up like the lights at Amerige Park on a summer night. The man’s a local institution – retired Retirement Director at City Hall (yes, he even retired from retirement!), the most iconic softball umpire of our lifetime, a rock-solid goalie from Malden High’s famed Class of ’67, and, let’s be honest, the sharpest-elbowed player to ever grace the Amerige Park hoop court (sorry, Ace Howard, even sharper than yours!). Kevin’s one of the good guys with a heart of gold to match. A walking, talking encyclopedia of Malden Lore, with a million stories tucked away inside that very large brain of his, for real. 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Friends of the Malden Public Library plan ’25 Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser for May 9 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 world-class 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 HOSTING | FROM PAGE 1 day, March 8. The event is free and open to anyone in the area and will give Senator Markey a chance to hear directly from his constituents and their concerns and remarks on topics like Social 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. 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 Security, Medicaid, Medicare, climate change and a number of other issues. The Town Hall will be held in the Jenkins Auditorium at Malden High School (77 Salem St.) from 2-3:30 p.m. The doors will open an hour before at 1 p.m. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 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 $3.29 9 DEF Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 24-Hour Burner Service Open an account and order online at: Stella’s modernistic, abstract expressionism. 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We need to prioritize these isHours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM 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 that all residents have access to the information and resources needed in times of crisis will remain a priority. “I am honored to be appointed as Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Mangement. Thank you to Speaker Ron Mariano for this opportunity to work on crucial legislation to strengthen our Commonwealth’s emergency response systems,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino “This position is one that comes with a great sense of responsibility, and I am committed to ensuring that our state is better equipped to respond to any emergency, sues—this should be the number one topic of discussion! We can't keep taxing our hard-working residents into oblivion while claiming we want Malden to be affordable. Enough is enough! O’Meara. “We will be delighted to sip wines in the presence of several of works by Frank Stella 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 are 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! whether it be a natural disaster, public health crisis, or other unforeseen events. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues, experts in the field, and the communities we serve to develop comprehensive solutions to the challenges we face in emergency preparedness and management.” Please contact the Office of Representative Steven Ultrino at (617)722-2070, or email Representative Ultrino (Steven.Ultrino@MAHouse.gov) or his legislative aide Hannah Li (Hannah. 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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 9 PRESENTATION | FROM PAGE 1 grade that could be given to the latest iteration of Malden Mayor Gary Christenson’s State of the City presentation – delivered this week on Tuesday morning at Anthony’s on Canal Street – is exactly that, an A+. Everyone knows that Mayor Christenson enjoys games, all kinds of games. Who has not seen him out there walking around Malden Square or some other part of the city with the intense, Pokémon Go! crowds. Who is the most prolific Bingo “Caller” perhaps in city of Malden history? That would be Mayor Christenson, who was doing that deed for as long as anyone can remember, back to the late 1990s when he was a Ward 1 School Committee member. ~ News Analysis ~ On Tuesday morning, the “Games Mayor,” who has also overseen a transformation of one part of Malden Square into the Games Mecca of the region (Boda Borg, Rock Spot Climbing, et al), reconfigured the Anthony’s function hall into a strikingly led to mini-spots referring to events and achievements from the year 2024. Other answers led to descriptions of coming events, such as the re-do and future dedication of Pearl Street Park in the name of the late 60MAYOR SPEAKS: Malden Mayor Gary Christenson is shown speaking to the audience during the “Jeopardy!”-themed State of the City presentation at Anthony’s in Malden on Tuesday morning. (Advocate Photos) WHAT IS... A FULL HOUSE? Over 125 attended Mayor Gary Christenson’s State of the City presentation in Anthony’s of Malden’s main ballroom on Canal Street on Tuesday morning. (Advocate Photos) trict) and state Rep. Steven Ultrino (D-Malden), along with Malden City Council President Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4). Several other Councillors were also present: Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ari Taylor (Ward 5), Steve Winslow (Ward 6), Chris Simonelli (Ward 7) and Carey McDonald (at-large). Also on hand were Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin and Malden Fire Chief Steve Froio, among others. The information had a wide range, including updates on major city projects, such as the construction of a new behavioral health facility at the former Malden Hospital site, to the announcement that the Malden Police Department is the only department in the area to receive formal, official accreditation. The morning even had an “FINAL JEOPARDY”: Mayor Gary Christenson took this one himself and delivered closing remarks. (Advocate Photos) accurate replica of the time-treasured game show “Jeopardy!” In doing so, along with the assistance of the jovial and witty Malden resident and professional actor Mark Linehan – who served as master of ceremonies (and roving Jeopardy assist man) – it proved to be a very memorable morning. The Jeopardy theme worked perfectly with Malden-based category boards and answers that year public servant Police Commissioner Salvatore “Butch” Gennetti. The event was lively, interactive and informative and everyone in the room, from the Mayor himself to all those in attendance, including a slew of elected officials and Malden municipal “who’s who,” were continually engaged. Two of the top elected officials in attendance were state Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th DisMVP! It was municipal facilities director Eric Rubin, when Mayor Christenson revealed that through his year-long efforts, the city’s energy costs have been reduced 30% overall through the installation of solar energy panels at strategic places around the city, as well as other initiatives, saving several hundred thousand dollars annually. The Mayor formally announced the Most Valuable Player designation for Rubin, who was in attendance. Mayor Christenson, in his “Final Jeopardy” answer, thanked his primary staff: Chief of Staff Maria Luise, top aide Kathleen Manning Hall, Chief Strategic Planner Ron Hogan, Communications Director Elaina Savino and all of his staff for all of their efforts throughout the year and acknowledged the challenges the city faces in 2025. More details of the State of the City presentation will appear in next week’s Advocate. 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. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 10 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 2 across the district he has heard “again and again that there are concerns about too many unfilled positions [in the school district] and that we may be advertising our job openings too late and missing out on candidates. We are making adjustments to our practices to address these concerns.” On the action point of “nurturing a strong workforce within the district,” Assistant Supt. McLaughlin provided some details of some of the proactive moves she and other staff have taken on behalf of the Superintendent and the MPS district to forge a new path toward strengthening and enhancing both the present and future corps of educators and other staff. Assistant Supt. McLaughlin said Human Resources is doing a “huge push” right now, this week with early job postings for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, which begins in late August. She said that 50 job postings are being made on the Malden SchoolSpring platform, which is accessible nationwide. Included are retirements, vacant positions and highest needs positions, including English Learner (EL) and Special Education positions, she said. “This work of making sure we are filling every position is mission critical in terms of running an effective school system,” McLaughlin said. “The best candidates are out there now. They are not waiting 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. THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 until the summer to seek new jobs and apply for positions,” Dr. McLaughlin told the School Committee. She said steps have also been taken to communicate better on the open positions, such as enhanced job descriptions, reason you should teach in Malden and additions and improvements to the MPS website (www.maldenps.org) to further this goal. The Assistant Superintendent also explained how protocol now includes speedy response to inquiries made concerning MPS jobs: ”If someone makes an inquiry or submits an application and they do not hear back in a few days, they will move on.” Dr. McLaughlin said she and the leadership team has also been proactive in recruitment. “We have to go to where people are who want jobs,” she said. She said that just this past weekend she attended a large job fair in Brookline for prospecTIME | FROM PAGE 2 Overall, DFS code compliance officers could only confirm that smoke alarms were present and operated at about 35% of the fatal fire scenes they inspected. “Here in Massachusetts, most fire deaths take place at home and they’re most common during the overnight hours when we’re sleeping,” State Fire Marshal Davine said. “Tragically, we see this fact pattern play out again and again, especially with seniors in homes without working smoke alarms.” Older Adults at Greatest Risk More than half of last year’s residential fire deaths involved adults aged 65 and older. State Fire Marshal Davine and Chief Kelleher asked residents to check in on older relatives, friends, and neighbors who may need help installing, testing, or replacing their alarms. Seniors can also contact their local fire department, council on aging, or senior center for assistance: Department of Fire Services’ Senior SAFE grant program awardtive educators sponsored by the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education. “I looked around and I saw that Revere was there, Medford and all of our close neighbors. What I did hear is that Malden is one of the only districts that can offer jobs right now for next school year,” Dr. McLaughlin said. She said there was another similar job recruitment fair at Bridgewater State University coming up soon that she will attend and make sure Malden is represented. She also said that she has already been in communications with various colleges and universities which educate prospective teachers to discuss Malden Public Schools job opportunities. Dr. McLaughlin also told of another innovation she and the MPS team has introduced to the hiring process where the “heavy lifting” of screening applicants and identifying candidates for interviews takes “some of that worked nearly half a million dollars to fire departments across Massachusetts last year to support assistance with alarm installation and testing. Replacing an outof-date alarm? The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code requires replacement battery-operated smoke alarms in older oneand two-family homes to have sealed, long-life batteries and a hush feature. These alarms are easier to maintain and less likely to be disabled while cooking or by someone using the batteries for other household appliances. “Disabling a smoke alarm puts you and everyone in your building at risk,” said Chief Kelleher. “Never remove the batteries from a smoke alarm until it’s time to replace the batteries or the alarm itself.” Fire officials recommend that you choose alarms from a wellknown, national brand. Look for the mark of an independent testing laboratory such as UL or Intertek. Many Massachusetts fire departments have found alarms purchased through Amazon and load off of our administrators.” Additionally, she said, MPS has hired an independent consultant to assist in the recruitment of some of the positions that are “hardest to fill,” such as some EL and Special Education roles. Speaking on the overall Entry Findings, Supt. Sippel said that on Tuesday, March 25, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., he and his team will be hosting another Feedback Session for caregivers of MPS students regarding the Entry Findings, and this session will be held virtually, via Zoom. Details will be provided districtwide, he said, and information would also be available on the MPS website (www.maldenps.org). “We will be able to launch a strategic planning process later in the spring to forge both a short-term and long-term plan to address the six areas [of collective action] that have been discussed this evening,” Supt. Sippel said. other online retailers that do not meet the Fire Code – and may not perform when they’re needed most. “If the price seems too good to be true, then it probably is,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. Carbon Monoxide Hazards Heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide at home, Chief Kelleher said, and CO remains a hazard even in warmer weather. While many carbon monoxide incidents involve furnaces and other heating appliances, CO is also produced by stoves, grills, and vehicles, as well as generators put into use during a power outage. “Massachusetts firefighters report detecting carbon monoxide at about 5,000 calls each year,” said Chief Kelleher. “We can’t see, smell, or taste this silent, invisible killer. Working CO alarms are the only way to detect it. Please be sure you have them in place at home. If you hear them sounding, get out to fresh air right away and call 9-11 for help.” For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 11 Office of State Senator Jason Lewis summer 2025 intern posting S Sen. Lewis announces virtual Office Hours for March tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com and use the following link, or enS tate Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for a summer internship with his office. Senator Lewis proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield and parts of Winchester. Senator Lewis is a member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team and serves as the Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and the Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee. He also cofounded and cochairs the legislature’s Zero Waste Caucus and Middlesex Fells Caucus. He has been a leader in shaping public policy on a range of issues important to his district, region and the state, including education, healthcare and economic opportunity for all. Interns will support the Senator’s staff in a variety of ways, but interns with an interest in one or more of the following subjects are needed: • implementing the Senator’s communications strategy • supporting local projects and our work with organizations in the district • assisting with constituent services Tasks may include: • attending project briefings • researching information and statistics • creating pamphlets and charts • drafting social media posts • event planning Interns will have the unique opportunity to engage with policymaking, politics and government from the inside. Although unpaid, interns will obtain meaningful experience by witnessing and participating in the day-to-day functioning of a State Senate office with a special focus on work with the Education Committee. Interns must have strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must also be comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and major social media platforms. Preference will be given to applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications from the Fifth Middlesex District are strongly encouraged. Hours and duration of internship are flexible, though ideal applicants will be available eight to 10 hours per week. This position will be in person, hybrid or fully remote. The Senator’s office does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information or age. Applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should send a resume and a brief letter of interest to Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov by Monday, March 31, 2025. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly. For questions, please call 617-722-1206. Jason Lewis State Senator ter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617-722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. Annual Antique Show & Sale returns on Saturday, 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 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.

Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Tornado Boys bow to Somerville in their final home game For the visitors the win kept alive their remarkable tourney drive By Steve Freker O ne of the top stories coming out of Greater Boston League (GBL) Boys Basketball this season was the remarkable turnaround and eventual MIAA State Tournament run by the Somerville High Highlanders. Somerville started out a lowly 1-7 and ended up going an impressive 9-3 thereafter, including 4 straight wins to close out the season, including a 60-34 victory over Malden in the Golden Tornado squad’s final home game of the season at Finn Gym. Malden started all four of its seniors that night, and the quartet held the fort early, building a 10-9 at one point in the first quarter. But Somerville, led by junior Julian Goodridge (23 points), held on for the key win. Malden High senior Jose Ferreira pulls up for a jumper against Somerville. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior captain Wyatt Dessert drives on a Somerville defender. Malden High senior Jose Ferreira handles for Malden. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) MHS senior Aidan Brett looks to break through to attempt a shot. Malden High senior Chris Macdonald hoists up a jumper. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Kaua Fernandes Dia s Valadares pump fakes before a short jumper against Somerville.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 13 Malden Recreation Winter Youth Basketball League Championship games set for Saturday Nearly 300 players participated in two competition leagues and one instructional group By Steve Freker N early 300 young basketball enthusiasts are participating in Malden Recreation Basketball leagues and instructional sessions (Grades 1-3) this winter. The players and leagues were under the director of Malden Recreation Director Joe Levine, Assistant Director Laura Perez and a staff of mostly volunteers. “It’s been a great season featuring a lot of competition, a lot of teaching and learning and a lot of fun!” said Levine, a Malden High Golden Tornado Club Hall of Famer and former Malden High Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. “Our staff is fantastic, we could not do it without them.” Playoffs are underway in the Al Locke League for players in Grades 6-7-8 and also in the Arthur P. Boyle League for players in Grades 4-5. In the A.P. Boyle League semifinals this past Saturday, March 1, #3 seed Wake Forest upset the top-seeded Georgetown team, 28-26, to adLOUISVILLE AND SYRACUSE: Louisville prevailed in their playoff game over Syracuse in the Arthur P. Boyle League for players in Grades 4-5. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) COACHING THEM UP: Wake Forest coaches Peyton Carron and Ryan McMahon instruct during a timeout. WAKE FOREST AND UNC: Wake Forest prevailed in their playoff game over UNC in the Arthur P. Boyle League for players in Grades 4-5. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) scored 5 points. Curtis McCollin scored 1 point and Kushai Karmarcharga had 2 points. Also contributing for Wake Forest were Kaleab Heyi, Aiden Pimental and Nathaniel Yu. Wake Forest is coached by Peyton Carron, Chris Macdonald and Ryan McMahon. For the Georgetown team, Kai GOOD GAME! Wake Forest and UNC shake ’em up after the game. vance to the 2025 Championship game. Caleb Heyl led a balanced Wake Forest offense with 9 points. Lucca Guerreira scored 6 points and Jeffrey Cooper and Zion Mayne-Foster both Thou led them with 9 points; Desmond Smith scored 8 points; Kalil had 7 points and Amir Mohamed added 2 points. Also contributing for Georgetown were Xavier Broomfield, Lukas Contreras, Oliver Dutra, Zalnudeen Mossalam, Marcus Johnson and Messiah Vidal. Georgetown is coached by Mack Brunot. In the other semifinal, Providence edged Louisville, 20-18. Jovanni Morris led Providence with 10 points; Diovel Figueroa and Jayden Swanstrom each scored 4 points, and Nicholas Luo scored 2 points. Also contributing to Coach Princeton Mathurin’s team win were Dominic Andrade-Villalta, Seamus Burow, Max Vo, Daniel Xie and Benjamin Roper. Louisville was led by Owen Brett with 8 points; 6 points from Soufiane Riad; a bucket from Gemmy Rivera Fuentes and a free throw from Ezequiel F. Rohana. Also contributing for coaches Brendan Brett and Aidan Brett were Dinmukhamed Amanzhol, Allen Antoine, Rigsel Bhetsang, Sacario Long, James Melendez and Xavier Thomas. In first round A.P. Boyle League single-elimination playoffs, Wake Forest topped UNC to advance to play #1 seed Georgetown. Louisville topped UNC and was scheduled to play #2 seed Providence. PROVIDENCE MAKES FINAL: Coach Princeton Mathurin and Providence will be in the Arthur P. Boyle League Finals on Saturday. In the Al Locke League semifinals round, the defending champs rolled past the Lakers, and the Spurs outlasted the Bulls. In Al Locke League action, the Celtics eliminated the Heat in round one and played #4 seed Lakers (winners over the Warriors). The Bulls topped the Pistons, and the Spurs knocked off the Thunder. *** Championship Finals games are Saturday, March 8. The A.P. Boyle League title game features #2 seed Providence vs. #3 seed Wake Forest at 11:30 p.m. The Al Locke League title game is WAKE FOREST: Coaches Chris Macdonald and Ryan McMahon and Wake Forest will be in the Arthur P. Boyle League Finals on Saturday. #1 seed Celtics vs. #2 seed Spurs at 12:30 p.m. ALL GAMES are played at Salemwood School, Malden.

Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 BASEBALL’S BACK!: Instructional Clinic hosted by Malden Rec & Malden Cal Ripken Baseball League Well-attended event teaching skills and drills for Baseball has one more session this Saturday, March 8, 9-11 a.m. at Salemwood School By Steve Freker he weather is changing from frigid to warmer, the days are getting longer and the first official day of Spring Season is a mere two weeks away from today. All of this means it’s time for Baseball! Malden Youth Baseball/Cal RipHITTING UP A STORM: These local kids are ready to hit up a storm at the Malden Rec/ Malden Cal Ripken Baseball Clinic. Day Two is tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, at the Salemwood School from 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Advocate Photos) BATTER UP! Former local and girls, and participants are encouraged to bring equipment, such as gloves and bats, if they have it; otherwise, it will be provided at the event. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. at the Salemwood gym, 529 Salem St., and the clinic will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Over 40 Malden kids participated in the free baseball event on Saturday, from all of that age range, where they either learned new baseball skills or refined the ones they already possessed. Malden Recreation provided the space at the Salemwood School and some of the equipment for the instructional event as well as some volunteer staff, which included some members of the Malden High School Baseball Team. The instruction and drills were led by a solid contingent of coaches and team managers from the Malden Cal Ripken Baseball League, led by League President Rob Marshall and Vice President Brendan Brett. “It was a great turnout for players and by coaches from Malden Cal Ripken Baseball,” said Marshall, who is in his first year as league presibaseball legend Ralph Sully was on hand to volunteer some time at the Malden Rec/ Malden Youth Baseball Clinic on Saturday. (Advocate Photos) dent. “We are grateful for all of the help from the volunteers and also to Malden Recreation and Director Joe Levine and the city of Malden for providing the use of the facility for this event.” “We are happy to host this great baseball event for the youth of Malden and we support the Malden Youth Baseball organization and all youth sports groups in this city,” Malden Recreation’s Joe Levine said. “It was a very impressive turnout. The kids who participated and the adults and high school volunteers from Malden High all had a lot of fun.” “We are expecting another great day of baseball this coming Saturday [March 8],” Levine said. *** Registration for the 2025 season is now underway Registration is now underway for Malden Youth Baseball/Cal Ripken League. “We are looking forward to another great season,” Vice President Brendan Brett said, noting that over 200 Malden kids participated in the four age levels of Baseball last season: T-Ball (4-6 years old), Farm League (7-8 years old), Minor Division (9-11 years old) and Major Division (10-12 years old). Anyone wishing to register their child should go to the Malden Youth Baseball website: www.maldenyouthbaseball.org. Assistance with no-cost equipment, such as gloves and cleats, and financial assistance with registration costs is available, according to league officials. (Please run the following as a Shaded sidebar box Malden Youth Baseball/Cal Ripken League has programs for players ages 4-12 years old Malden Youth Baseball is a nonprofit organization that develops and supervises any and all children wanting to play baseball. Our goal is to ensure any child interested in playing baseball, ages four years old to 12 years old, will have the chance in an organized setting. The league’s board members work year round trying to provide for the children of Malden the best baseball program possiT ken League for players ages five to 12 and the Malden Recreation Department were the hosts of a well-attended instructional baseball clinic at the Sam Fishman Fieldhouse at the Salemwood K-8 School last Saturday, March 1. It was the first day of a two-day event that is being held on two consecutive Saturday mornings. The second Saturday will be held tomorrow morning, March 8, at the Salemwood School gym. The event is free, open to boys BASERUNNING TIPS: Malden Youth Baseball Vice President Brendan Brett was on hand to instruct players on some baserunning. (Advocate Photos) ble. There is no reward for this except seeing the smiling faces of the children when they get that first hit or catch the ball without any help from the coaches. Following is a breakdown by age and experience of the four divisions of play Major League (10 years old to 12 years old): This league provides a higher level of competition but is a continuation of the instructional leagues. A regulation baseball is used. Placement is determined by tryouts and player draft. Team records and league standings are kept. Trophies are awarded to the 1st place team. All-Stars are selected for tournament play. *** Minor League (9 years old to 12 years old): Transitional league with the introduction of competition. Tryouts are recommended for all players to enable coaches to evaluate and draft players. Regulation baseballs are used. Fundamentals of base stealing are introduced. Official games with umpires are scheduled two to three times a week. Team records and league standings are kept. Trophies are awarded to the 1st place team. *** Farm League: (7 years old and 8 years old): Instructional minor league for children to teach further the basic fundamentals of baseball. Coach pitch is used for the entire year with player pitch introduced ½ way in the season. In this league, the players continue to learn the basics of the field positions and learn how to play the game with others. The players are now being shown proper techniques on throwing, catching and how the game moves. Scores of games are not kept and there are no league standings. Games are scheduled till the end of June. The last week of June is the outdoor banquet for the kids. *** T Ball League (4 years old to 6 years old): Instructional league for children to teach the basic fundamentals of baseball. Players will learn to hit from a batting tee with the assistance of a coach. This is to allow the player the chance to learn proper swing and lineup for hitting the ball. The players also start to learn the different positions by name to better understand the field. But mostly the kids start to learn about being part of a team. This allows for low injury factor baseball for them to learn. Scores of games are not kept and there are no league standings. Games are scheduled till the end of June. The last week of June is the outdoor banquet for the kids.

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 15 Malden High Boys Basketball honors four on Senior Night Brett, Ferreira, Macdonald and Captain Dessert acknowledged on special evening By Steve Freker T he Malden Public Schools Athletic Department honored the four Seniors for the Golden Tornado Boys Basketball Team at the players’ final home game against Somerville on February 13. Three of the Seniors were four-year Varsity Team members while a fourth was a two-year Varsity player. Acknowledged at Senior Night for Malden Boys Basketball were senior captain Wyatt Dessert and fellow members of the Class of 2025: Aidan Brett, Jose Ferreira and Chris Macdonald. Brett, Ferreira and Dessert are all fouryear Varsity players for Malden 19-year Head Coach Don Nally. “We did not have the season we had hoped for in the win column, but we appreciate and respect the commitment and effort these seniors provided for our team this season,” Coach Nally said. “This is one of the youngest overall teams I have ever coached. Most nights we started two ninth-graders and two juniors in our first five, so we relied on our experienced seniors to provide some leadership.” Following is a capsule look at all four Malden High seniors. AIDAN BRETT: Three-sport, four-year Varsity performer in Basketball, Baseball and Football, a rare accomplishment at the high school level. A 5-9, 185 four-year starting quarterback for Malden High football, led team to two Thanksgiving Day wins. Threw for over 1,000 yards this past fall with 14 TD passes... In Basketball, played two seasons his freshman and sophomore campaigns and missed last winter with an injury. Played most of this past season and was one of Malden’s best options as a sharpshooter from Three-PointLand... Played Varsity Baseball as a freshman and sophomore, at outfield, third base and pitcher. Missed season due to in injury and will be back on this diamond for his final high school season this spring. “Aidan’s [Brett] battled through some injuries through the years, but he has always given our team his best effort,” Coach Nally said. *** JOSE FERREIRA: A 5-8, 170 fouryear Varsity player known for his offensive bursts, whether it’s driving to the basket or heating up from behind the three-point line. A fiery competitor, Ferreira often provided an extra spark to the Tornado game, whether it was a big shot to score a basket or some enterprising defense to stop the opposing defense. “Jose [Ferreira] has always been one of your toughest competitors. He plays hard every night and plays to win,” Coach Nally said. “Jose won’t be easy to replace.” *** CHRIS MACDONALD: A 6-1,160 guard-forward, Macdonald is another three-sport “throwback” student athlete. He puts the “student” in student-athlete with the highest grade point average on all three of his Varsity teams: Basketball, Baseball and Golf. Chris has been Malden High’s top golfer for three seasons in the fall and recently confirmed he will continue competitive golf as a member of the Salem State University team next fall. He is also a four-year Varsity Baseball team member, at first base, outfield and right-handed pitcher. In basketball, played as a reserve off the bench who came in and hit “threes” as well as provided some defense around the perimeter or around the basket. “Chris [Macdonald] was coachable, reliable and did whatever was asked of him all season,” Coach Nally said. *** WYATT DESSERT: The 5-11, 160 Dessert was perhaps the best overall athlete on the team. A two-sport competitor, Dessert, who could play literally all five All the Seniors and all of their family and friends are shown above on Senior Night at the Finn Gym at Malden High School. Wyatt Dessert and his family were honored on Senior Night. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Aidan Brett was honored with members of his family. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Jose Ferreira had a large contingent of family and friends at Senior Night. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) of the positions on the court due to his ballhandling and jumping ability, was also a two-way, four-year starter for Malden High Football, where he played defensive back and wide receiver. Dessert was a defensive dynamo for the past three seasons for Coach Nally, nearly every game being assigned to guard the opponent’s best scorer. Wyatt could also spot up a “three” or fly to the basket. “Wyatt [Dessert] was our most gifted all-around athlete. He met all the challenges we put to him,” Coach Nally said. “He was our single captain and really led by example. He will be missed.”

Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 OBITUARY LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT 2025-H-1 2025 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS Page 1 of 1 INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for Contract 2025-H-1 of its 2025 Roadway 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 March 27, 2025 and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work of this contract shall consist of the reconstruction of 10 streets, or portions thereof, in various locations totaling approximately 4,323 linear feet. The work includes reclamation of existing roadway pavements, excavation of existing pavements by cold planer, adjustment of utility structures, the construction of new roadway pavements, setting and resetting of granite curb, construction and reconstruction of cement concrete sidewalks, driveways and wheelchair ramps, and related appurtenant and incidental work. All bidders must be prequalified by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in accordance with 700 CMR 14.00 Prequalification of Contractors and Subcontractors. The contract will only be awarded to a MassDOT prequalified contractor. MassDOT has determined the Class of Work for this project as Highway-Construction of Highway – Sidewalk and Curbing with an estimated value of $2,082,556.50. Contract Documents will become available March 13, 2025 and may be examined and/or 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. 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. 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 March 07, 2025 LEGAL NOTICE Carol E. Acres A lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Friday, February 28th, at the age of 88. Carol was born in Malden in 1936, the daughter of Harold R. and Cora E. Acres. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1954. Carol was the youngest of seven children, and the only girl. She deeply loved all of her family, and was devoted to caring for several of them over her lifetime. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting and other crafts. She was predeceased by her only child Christopher, and her six brothers, John, Harold, Richard, Chester, Frederick, and Kenneth. She leaves behind her two grandsons, John Acres and Christopher S. Acres Jr., her sister-ofthe-heart, niece Beverly Fisher, as well as several other nieces, nephews, and friends. She was the loving aunt and godmother of Marissa Marcotte whom she adored. Funeral services were held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden on Thursday, March 6th, followed by a graveside service at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, 185 Lake St, Peabody. Gerald Nadler 83, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025. He was the son of Samuel and Ann Cohen Nadler, born in Chelsea, and raised in Malden, MA. Jerry's middle name was Philip after his great grandfather Falik, the family patriarch in the United States. The eldest of two sons, he and his brother, Harvey, developed a passion for sports from their father. Jerry rose from humble beginnings to excel in his studies. He `earned a BS degree from Boston University and a MA degree from Harvard University in Slavic studies. Jerry had a talent for languages and spoke Russian, German, and Yiddish fluently. During the Vietnam War, Jerry was drafted into the US Army and served with honor. Over a long career in journalism, Jerry worked for local Boston newspapers including the Record American, during which he met his beloved wife, Judy, who pre-deceased him. His career caused him to relocate often (Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Arkansas and overseas to Tel Aviv and Moscow). He also worked for the press services, the UPI and AP, and served as the bureau chief in Moscow for the UPI. While in Moscow, he interacted with Mikhail Gorbachev, among others. He was stationed in Tel Aviv, Israel during the war in Lebanon and narrowly missed death when his car was blown up. Jerry leaves a brother, Harvey, of Malden, and cousins, Bill and Harriette, and many dear friends he met over his professional career and in retirement in Brookline, MA. He was a kind, generous man, with a ready smile and laugh and a penetrating insight on events of the day. He was devoted to his Jewish heritage. His Interment will be private in Everett, MA. A celebration of life gathering to honor the life and legacy of Jerry (time, date and location to-be-determined and also to be accessible by zoom). We invite all Jerry’s friends, relatives, and colleagues to share their cherished memories, funny stories, and the joy he brought to others. Tell a story about him that made you laugh or a moment he made others laugh. Say something about how Jerry lived his life and what you admired most about him. Express your gratitude for having known him. Share a great story from a time our family may have not heard or known about. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com. Marie I. Noel Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving famiOBITUARIES| SEE PAGE 19

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 ~ Legal Notice ~ Page 17 MALDEN RIVER WORKS MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION TO BID THE CITY OF MALDEN invites sealed bids for its Malden River Works project located at the Malden Department of Public Works (DPW), 356 Commercial Street, Malden, MA. In general, the project will make improvements to the existing DPW yard and construct a new riverfront public park along the Malden River. The improvements will include, but are not limited to a secondary driveway, new visitor and employee parking areas, green stormwater infrastructure, drainage infrastructure, landscaping, and tree-lined paved pathways with lighting to connect visitors to the new riverfront park. The new park area will incorporate a plaza area, an open lawn area, and furnishings such as bike racks, picnic tables, benches, and lighting. A segment of the Malden River Greenway multi-use path will run north-south through the park and an accessible pathway along a restored vegetated riverbank to a new floating dock. The DPW yard makes up the middle portion of the site and will be upgraded with stormwater drainage infrastructure and will be reorganized to formalize the storage of materials. Additional improvements include formalized parking areas for employees and DPW equipment, fences and gates, and lighting. The site is a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) listed disposal site. The project includes the handling and management of soil during renovation activities and the reuse and/or disposal of those soils in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and the provisions of the project’s Soils Management Protocols (SMP) document. Bids will be received at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA 02148, until 2:00 pm local time on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be delivered to OSPCD before this date and time. Bids may be delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, and Tuesday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. The office is closed on Fridays. Bids shall not be deposited in the City of Malden Drop Box located outside of the main entrance to Malden City Hall. The bidder is solely responsible for the delivery of bids by the prescribed date and time and assumes the risk of any delay due to mail or other delivery method. Contract Documents may be obtained electronically only from Hayner/Swanson, Inc. | now IMEG beginning Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10:00 am. Requests for electronic files shall be made by email only to Stephen O’Neill, Hayner/Swanson, Inc. | now IMEG, at Stephen.J.ONeill@imegcorp.com. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm in Conference Room No. 105 at Malden City Hall. A mandatory site visit will be held immediately following the pre-bid conference for all prospective bidders. This will be the only time for bidders to visit the site to acquaint themselves with the project area and prevailing site conditions. Pre-bid site visits outside of the scheduled mandatory site visit will not be allowed. 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 including all Add Alternates if applicable. 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 each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required of the successful bidder. 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, non-discrimination, affirmative action, and Minority and Women workforce participation goals. The City of Malden is encouraging the participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (D/WBEs) for this project. The successful bidder will be required to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program contained in the Contract Documents. Bidders shall be actively registered in sam.gov or shall have initiated the registration process. Subcontractors employed in the work shall also be actively registered in sam.gov. The project will be subject to Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. 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 informality or to reject any or all bids received if deemed to be in their best interest. CITY OF MALDEN Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Alex Pratt, Director March 07, 2025

Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 ANDERSON | FROM PAGE 1 ees dedicate their time and effort to create lasting impacts on lives of so many in Massachusetts communities. Born and raised in Malden, Neal Anderson has dedicated his whole life and career to public service and helping underserved communities. Neal served as Malden’s Ward 7 Councillor for 14 terms (or 28 years) and played a pivotal role in shaping his community to what it is today. Neal first ran for Ward 7 Councillor in 1983 and ran his campaign on his belief “There is a role for people of color in shaping the regulations and shaping the ordinances, and rules, and laws.” Prior to serving as Ward 7 Councillor, Neal served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil Rights Movement. His exSavvy Senior by Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier. Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities Guide dogs: For the blind and visually imDog Loving Leah Dear Leah, For people with disabilities and even medical conditions, service dogs can be fantastic help, not to mention they provide great companionship and an invaluable sense of security. But be aware that service dogs can be very expensive to purchase and the waiting list to get one can be long. Here’s what you should know. While most people are familiar with guide dogs that help people who are blind or visually impaired, there are also a variety of assistance dogs trained to help people with physical disabilities, hearing loss and various medical conditions. Unlike most pets, assistance dogs are highly trained canine specialists – often Golden and Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds – that know approximately 40 to 50 commands, are amazingly well-behaved and calm, and are permitted to go anywhere the public is allowed. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of assistance dogs and what they can help with. Service dogs: These dogs are specially trained to help people with physical disabilities due to multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, chronic arthritis and many other disabling conditions. They help by performing tasks their owner cannot do or has trouble doing, like carrying or retrieving items, picking up dropped items, opening and closing doors, turning light switches on and off, helping with balance, assisting with household chores, barking to indicate that help is needed and more. Service dogs can also be trained to help people with medical conditions like epilepsy or other seizure disorders, autism, diabetes, PTSD and other psychiatric disabilities. paired, guide dogs help their owner get around safely by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps, navigate shopping centers and buildings, find doors, seats, pedestrian crossing buttons and more. Hearing dogs: For those who are deaf or hearing impaired, hearing dogs can alert their owner to specific sounds such as ringing phones, doorbells, alarm clocks, microwave or oven timers, smoke alarms, approaching sirens, crying babies or when someone calls out their name. Finding a Dog If your dad is interested in getting a service dog, contact some credible assistance dog training programs. To find them, use the Assistance Dogs International website (AssistanceDogsInternational.org) which provides a listing of around 80 accredited members and 25 candidate programs in North America. After you locate a few, you’ll need to either visit their website or call them to find out the types of training dogs they offer, the areas they serve, how long their waiting list is and what they charge. Most dog training programs charge anywhere from $10,000 to $40,000 or more for a fully trained service dog, however, most programs can assist with fundraising or grant applications for those in need. None of that cost is covered by health insurance or Medicare. To get an assistance dog, your dad will need to show proof of his disability, which his physician can provide, and he’ll have to complete an application and go through an interview process. He will also need to go and stay at the training facility for a week or two so he can get familiar with his dog and get training on how to handle it. It’s also important to understand that assistance dogs are not for everybody. They require time, money, and care that your dad or some other friend or family member must be able and willing to provide. 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. periences, lessons and encounters with injustice and poverty during his time in the Navy was carried with him back to Malden and inspired a career in human services. Neal is known for his promotion of civic engagement and serving the community with his family on his side; from campaigning to the annual fourth of July celebration, community engagement was a family affair. Throughout Neal’s time as Ward 7 Councillor, he championed initiatives for civic engagement, the arts, energy efficiency and sustainability, and many more. Neal Anderson’s character, love of service, and dedication to his community are a shining example to all of what a life devotion to caring for others look like. “I’m honored to nominate Neal Anderson as a 2025 Black Excellence Honoree,” said Representative Ultrino. “For over twenty-eight years, Neal has been a tireless advocate for the residents of Malden. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, determination, and love Neal pours into his community. From his years of public service and leadership in Malden, Neal embodies the very essence of excellence and service.” “As a dedicated leader, Neal Anderson embodies the spirit of service, advocacy, and honor that the Black Excellence Award represents,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “From his time serving in the Navy during the Civil Rights Movement to his impressive tenure as a Malden City Councilor, Neal has consistently shown his deep commitment to public service and social equity. His leadership has made a long-lasting impact on our community, and we are forever grateful. I congratulate Neal on this well-deserved nomination for this award and recognize his invaluable contributions to Malden and the Commonwealth.” “I’m humbled and grateful for this acknowledgement by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus,” said Neal Anderson. “It had been the privilege of my lifetime to serve the community for these many years and to be recognized along with others for what we have done to try improve the lives and wellbeing of our communities.” The MBLLC celebrated it’s 2025 Black Excellence on the Hill on Friday, February 28, at the Massachusetts Statehouse in the Great Hall of Flags. For additional information regarding this event, visit https://www.mbllc.org/excellence-awards - 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 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA RE: Petition 25-001 by Peter Leyden seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended-Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Violation of Front yard setback as per Plans Res-069350-2025 at the property known as and numbered 19 George St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #143-668-803 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 March 7, 14, 2025

THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 16 ly. She was 78 years old. Marie was the loving mother of Mackendy Noel, Gubonx Noel, Akim Noel, Schmidt Noel, Jean Exon Noel, Evelyne Noel and Jacquelin Noel. Visiting hours will be held LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF MALDEN - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER The City of Malden invites sealed bids in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sec. 39M from Vendors for: 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement – On Call -Contract One (1) Contract Documents will be available by email request at maldenengineer@cityofmalden.org after: 10:00 A.M., Thursday March 6, 2025. 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 3, 2025; bids will be publicly opened at this time. 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 7, 2025 Y ou are now entitled to claim a tax credit on your 2024 Massachusetts individual income tax return if you are taking care of a dependent child, other dependent or spouse with a disability or another dependent who is age 65 or older. You can claim this tax credit if you are filing single, head of household or married filing joint on your tax return. Your dependent child must be under age 13 as of December 31, 2024. 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 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. A dependent or spouse with 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. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the second year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals or spouses. This is in addition to the increase in the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older, which is now up to $2,730. It was $2,400 in 2023 and only $1,200 in 2022. 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. at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday March 7th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A prayer service will be held at 7:30pm during the visitation. 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