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
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