‘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
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