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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