Daylight Savings Time: Set YDaylight Savings Time: Set Your Clocks Forward 1 Hour! our Clocks Forward 1 Hour! Vol. 20, No. 9 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday S’no Foolin’ No School! 617-387-2200 Friday, March 8, 2019 rida March 8, 2019 DeMaria calls for City Council cooperation instead of sanctions By Barbara Taormina C ouncillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria couldn’t make the City WINTER WONDERLAND: Fellsmere Park was packed with Malden schoolchildren and parents shown enjoying a day of sledding the hills on Monday. Thankfully, the fi rst day of Spring is only two weeks away. (Advocate photo by JD Mitchell) Councillor rolls out a barrel proposal By Barbara Taormina tem of waste disposal and recycling. M ost residents are not fans of Malden’s Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) blue trash bags, but for the past 10 years, the city has resisted any changes to its sysOur 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER 2 Week Night Classes MARCH 18 One Week Day Class APRIL 1 School Vacation CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available $2.59 GALLON But this week, Ward 3 Councillor John Matheson proposed allowing residents to purchase and use a city-approved trash barrel as an alternative to the blue bags. “The change would not eliminate the blue bags,” said Matheson. “It would give residents the option of having a barrel that doesn’t require blue bags.” The idea of barrels instead of bags isn’t exactly new. A volunteer advisory committee appointed by Mayor Gary Christenson back in 2012 recommended renting PAYT trash barrels to residents fed up with hunting for stores that carried the fl imsy bags known for ripping and sending trash to the wind. “I have always liked the idea of off ering residents options,” wrote Christenson in response to the advisory committee’s recommendation for barrels. But nothing ever came of it. Now, Matheson wants the City Council to take another look at the idea. Several councillors raised concerns that have blocked any real changes to the PAYT program, and chief among them is money. The city takes in around $1.2 million from the sale of the blue bags and pays out $1.7 million for curbside trash collection and another $900,000 for disposal. “You’ll have problems trying to neutralize this revenue loss,” said Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, adding that he does not want to see the city forced to hit its reserve fund to cover waste disposal. Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley suggested sending the proposal to the Finance TRASH BAGS | SEE PAGE 12 Council meeting this week because she was busy at the birth of a new grandchild. However, she was concerned enough about the council’s ongoing discussion about rules of decorum that she enlisted Marcia Manong to read a statement during the public comment segment of the meeting. “I know it is the nature of our job as councilors that disagreements happen and tempers sometimes fl are,” wrote DeMaria. “But is highlighting our differences by strategizing sanctions with adversarial language that alienates constituents, and each other, really the best use of our time?” For the past couple of weeks, members of the Rules & Ordinance Committee have been discussing rules of decorum for the City Council and sanctions for members who stray outside of those rules. Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora proposed that the City Council adopt the sanctions outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order, a manual of parliamentary procedure widely used by all types of organizations and legislative bodies. Spadafora conceded that adopting the sanctions isn’t entirely necessary since the council already runs on Robert’s Rules and differs only when those rules confl ict with the council’s own rule book. Still, by formally adopting Robert’s Rules about sanctions for members who fail to behave appropriately during meetings and debates, councillors, and particularly the council president, would better understand what options exist to maintain order and get on with city business. Spadafora proposed adopting Robert’s Rules for sanctions after some tense debate on executive sessions: closed-door meeting held to discuss sensitive issues, such as contract negotiations, personnel matters and strategies in legal disputes. Earlier this year, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley insisted on recording an executive session on the Malden Hospital property. Councillors responded by postponing the meeting to seek a legal opinion about the recording. O’Malley also filed a pair of Open Meeting Law complaints against the council and has suggested that minutes from prior executive sessions are inaccurate and possibly doctored. He also proposed a job performance review of City Clerk Tom Brennan, who he felt was responsible for inaccurate meeting minutes. While some residents who keep current with the ins and outs of city government applauded O’Malley’s push for transparency, others, particularly fellow councillors, felt his approach was unnecessarily confrontational and counterproductive. There’s no doubt the council has been busy responding to complaints, reviewing executive session minutes, and now with considering sanctions for disorderly behavior. This week O’Malley proposed a new set of rules of decorum and ethics for the council which focuses on calling out discrimination and harassment as well as insulting and abusive language in the course of public debate. O’Malley’s proposed code of ethics would apply to councillors in all public settings and on social media, and would be enforced by public admonition, censure and other actions that the council might deem appropriate. Councillors declined to send O’Malley’s proposal to the Ordinance Committee for review since the committee and the council are already sorting through the same questions and issues. In her statement, DeMaria asked if the ongoing discussion about decorum and punitive rule changes is the type of publicity the council wants. “Respect, decorum and morals and ethics cannot be forced or legislated,” she wrote. “I continue to urge each of us to stay focused on our work for our Malden. Clearly, there is not a shortage of work to be done. We must be better for each other and to each other. We must be better for Malden,” she said.
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 ~ Op-Ed ~ Malden resident a proponent of cohousing M y wife and I have been citizens of Malden since 1985. We raised our family here. I am a retired Malden teacher having taught at Malden High School, Malden Middle School and for a short time at the Holmes School. I ended my public school career as the Brunelli House Principal some eight years ago. I am now the Principal at Pope John High School, the area’s Catholic high school. I am invested in Malden and I want the best for our city. I feel that this new initiative of cohousing is one that we as a city should welcome and in fact become a leader. I read the recent article in the February 15 Advocate about the Malden Planning Board recommending amendments to the city’s zoning that would define cohousing and establish rules that would allow cohousing communities to build in residential-offi ce zones. I commend the Board, and I encourage the City Council and the citizens of Malden to support these amendments. I would love to see cohousing come to Malden. It sounds like a great idea. Residents of cohousing have private condos with kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. But the units are smaller than usual, because residents 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm www.eight10barandgrille.com also have access to lots of common space. A large meeting hall and space for such things as fi tness, crafts and music all mean that neighbors in cohousing interact with each other much more than your normal neighbors, especially in this day and age. The increase of social isolation in our society is no secret. Loneliness has been labeled a health epidemic as serious as smoking or obesity by insurer Cigna and former Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy. It has also been linked to premature death. Cohousing is an antidote to the trends that people are less likely to spend time with neighbors, to join organizations and to be as civically engaged as they were 20 or 30 years ago. (When’s the last time you waited very long to vote in Malden?) An average cohousing community spends several years gathering its members and getting to know each other before it ever develops a parcel of land and eventually moves in. Neighborliness and engagement are baked into the whole process. Cohousing began in Denmark in the 1970s and came to the US in the 1990s. Locally, there are cohousing communities in Cambridge and Jamaica Plain. Several more are in western Massachusetts. Along with neighborliness, energy effi ciency and a decreased reliance on cars are often core values. A 2016 New York Times article about cohousing cited research fi ndings that, compared to the rest of us, cohousing residents feel an improved quality of life after they move in, “vote at twice the rate of the average American” and feel a stronger connection to nature. Cohousing sounds like a winwin for the city and those wishing to make Malden their home. But Malden hasn’t been so welcoming. I am friends with a member of Bay State Commons, a cohousing group that has been trying to build 30 owner-occupied condos on Pleasant Street. That group’s experience shows why current zoning is a poor fi t for cohousing. Despite having the support of Mayor Christenson, several city councillors and the abutters to their site, the group’s requested variances for such things as average unit size and garage confi guration were rejected by the Board of Appeals. I was at the meeting and was beyond amazed. If Malden’s standard zoning can’t accommodate cohousing, then maybe a set of rules for this type of living is worth the trouble. The proposed amendments apply only to the city’s four residential-office zoning districts and do not alter most regulations, like the citywide three-story maximum for multifamily housing. I think of these zoning changes as a little experiment that could improve Malden. What have we got to lose? Just some good neighbors, I guess. Thomas J. Mahoney ’70 Pope John High School Principal Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Served All Day Sat., March 16 Where everyone’s Irish for a Day! 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The initiative, which is known as GreenWorks, builds on a long-standing House approach providing concrete tools directly to communiS ties with an immediate impact. “This long-term investment will help Massachusetts cities and towns build sustainable and resilient communities,” said Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. “Not only will cities and towns have the ability to cut greenhouse gases and lower long-term energy and operating costs, but they will adopt Massachusetts-made innovative technologies and put people to work on cleantech infrastructure projects.” “I am excited to support this investment addressing climate change in our local communities,” said Rep. Ultrino. “I look forward to working with our local offi cials in helping Malden attain these funds once they become available.” These competitive grants are for cities and towns to fund projects including, but not limited to energy-effi cient buildings, solar, micro grids, energy storage, electric vehicle charging stations, or resiliency infrastructure. Under the proposal, the Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Aff airs will administer the grants through its agencies. “Under Speaker Deleo’s leadership, the GreenWorks plan represents an exciting opportunity to pursue innovative approaches to funding clean energy, energy effi - ciency, and climate change resiliency projects that will make a real impact in cities and towns across the Commonwealth,” said State Rep. Thomas Golden, Jr., the chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. “I applaud the Speaker’s strong commitment to advancing Massachusetts towards a clean energy future, and I look forward to productive conversations in the House.” Speaker DeLeo unveiled the legislation during a visit to the Greentown Labs Global Center for Cleantech Innovation. Located in Somerville, Greentown Labs is the largest cleantech business incubator in the United States. According to the Greentown Labs website, it includes “more than 70 cleantech companies” and has incubated * A Delta Dental Premier Provider Dr. Mario Abdennour, Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Priti Amlani, Dr. Bruce Goldman and team. “120+ startup companies,” which “have collectively created more than 900 jobs and raised more than $260 million in funding!”
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 3 Mayor Provides Update on Fellsway & Highland Improvements Special to Th e Advocate t’s been a well-recognized problem for decades by anyone who travels the Fellsway and Highland Ave area. The oddly shaped island that sits between Highland Ave and the Fellsway is confusing to even the experienced motorist, flat out bewildering to a motorist navigating the area for the fi rst time and has resulted in countless accidents. Yet for years, solving this problem on a state-owned road proved I elusive to all. Mayor Christenson announced previously that a solution was in the works. At the most recent State of the City address, the Mayor provided an update that indicated the project was going out to bid in April, with the work scheduled to be complete by the end of 2019. “I’m so pleased that the residents of this area will finally see relief from this dangerous situation. This is truly a partnership between the City of Malden, DCR and our State Delegation led by Senator Jason Lewis, who collectively came together to fi nd and fund a permanent long-term solution to this issue,” commented Mayor Gary Christenson. “It was one of my priorities at the start of my second term, and although complicated challenges like this always take longer than I would like, in the end, I think residents will be extremely pleased.” The long-term fix calls for the elimination of the island and reconfiguring of the intersection. Utilities will be relocated, and the result will be a more traditional intersection, with full state-of-theart signalization. The overall project cost is $1.1 million dollars, with the majority funded by DCR, and the rest funded by the City with a great assist from an earmark secured by our State delegation. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Are You Cold Weather Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Qts. of Oil (Most vehicles) Includes FREE 29 Point Inspection & Safety Check! Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 CHEROLET IMPALA LT Six Cylinder, Automatic, Most Power Options, One Owner, Clean Title, Just Serviced, only 65K Miles PRICED TO SELL! $5,500 Easy Financing Available! CONVERTIBLE!, Leather, Loaded, Heated Seats, Clean Title, Just Serviced, 120K Miles, Mellow Yellow A MODERN CLASSIC $3,995 781-321-8841 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Your career deserves an Encore. Encore Boston Harbor is hiring. Meet us at our hiring event at the Hynes Convention Center March 18, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Exclusive access for Residents of our Host & Surrounding Communities from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. In accordance with our host and surrounding community agreements, hiring preference is given to properly qualified residents of the cities of (1) Everett, (2) Malden, and (3) Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Medford, and Somerville.
Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 “Art Night: A Celebration of Women’s History Month” at the library J oin us for Art Night: A Celebration of Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. We’re highlighting a few of the trailblazing and talented women in the Malden Public Library’s art collection. Come explore the art and lives of Constance Stella, Perle Fine, Yvonne Twining Humber, Doris Burdick, Marguerite Stuber Pearson, Juana Romani and more – and explore the beautiful Converse Memorial Building Art Galleries. The art and building tour will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The event is free but limited to 25. Register by calling the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218. • • • Mayor's Book Discussion - March 20 H ave you read "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See? Join Mayor Gary Christenson (who has always been a participant and big supporter of Malden Reads) for a lively and thoughtful discussion of this year's book choice on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. The Chinese Culture Connection will be serving tea. Please RSVP to maldenreads@gmail.com and put "Mayor's Book Discussion" in the subject line. Hope to see you there! For more information about Malden Read's upcoming events, visit maldenreads.org/events. Mayor Gary Christenson (left) takes part in the Chinese New Year celebration at Malden High School, co-sponsored by the Chinese Culture Connection and Malden Reads. "Tea Girl" Worship Service & Book Discussion at First Parish - March 24 J oin Revered Otto O'Connor and the members of First Parish of Malden for an interfaith worship service based around this year's Malden Reads book selection, "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See. The service will take place on Sunday, March 24 at 10:30am at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 2 Elm Street, Malden. Parking is available in the Beebe School parking lot and along Elm Street. All are welcome to the service, followed by coff ee and refreshments. A book discussion will follow at noon, open to the general public. Come to the service, the book discussion, or both! For more information about Malden Reads and other upcoming events, visit maldenreads.org. All-Tech Electric donates sign to city L ate last fall, John Spadafora – proprietor of longtime SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Located adjacent to Honey Baked Ham in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED Fall-Winter Skating Schedule ATTENTION! Sunday Monday Tuesday 12-8 p.m. $7.50 Private Parties 7:30-10:30 p.m. $8.50 Adult Night Friday Saturday Wednesday & Thursday 3-11 p.m. $7.50 Private Parties Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 12-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 Inline Skate Rentals $3 - additional Roller skate rentals included in all prices. Birthday & Private Parties Available School & PTO GROUPS Win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Jet Blue Air 5 days / 4 nights Your school PTO can for your group. Call for details. BIRTHDAY PARTIES $11.50/Person, min. of 10 kids. Price includes Adm. + Roller Skates. Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a gift from Roller World. in one of our private BP Rooms. Malden business All-Tech Electric, Inc., Malden High School graduate in the class of 1983 and a lifelong Malden resident – generously donated a new digital display sign to the city. The new sign, which is loty about emergency situations as well as city events, such as the Holiday Parade and Veterans Day celebrations. “I’m grateful to John Spadafora and All-Tech for their generosity in providing this reAll-Tech Electric, Inc. owner John Spadafora and Mayor Gary Christenson (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) cated on the front lawn of Malden High School, replaces a nearly decade old sign in the same location which was in constant need of repair, and due to its age parts were hard to get. The new sign off ers digital display, color graphics and animations. The sign will highlight school events and student achievements and will serve to notify the communisource to the City,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “John never hesitates to step up and assist the community whenever needed.” All-Tech Electric is an electrical and low-voltage contractor serving Boston and the surrounding communities since 1994. For more information about All Tech Electric, please visit www.alltechelectric.com. For great advertising rates: JMitchell@advocatenews.net
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 5 Questions raised about community preservation proposal By Barbara Taormina T he Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has recommended funding for eight projects this year and, if approved by the City Council, the biggest slice of this year’s $637,549 preservation pie will go to the Roosevelt Park Improvement Project. The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA), which is spearheading the project, hopes to create a multi-sport fi eld on the 3.7acre site on the corner of Salem and Branch Streets, next to the Salemwood School. The project also includes an outdoor classroom where students can contribute to the design of planned rain gardens. Earlier attempts to renovate Roosevelt Park have been stalled because the city was unable to cobble together enough money to leverage grants needed to launch the $2.6 million project. The MRA is requesting $1.9 million in community preservation funding that will be paid out over several years. FUNDING | SEE PAGE 7 Police still searching for shooting suspect By Barbara Taormina A n arrest warrant has been issued for a local teen believed to responsible for the fatal shooting on Eastern Avenue near the Bowdoin Apartments last Saturday, March 2. Malden Police are searching for Yahia Mastouri, 18, in connection with the shooting of Jeury Batista, 23, of Salem, Mass. Mastouri is wanted on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault with the intent to rob, and unlawful possession of a fi rearm. Malden Police responded to a report of a shooting at the apartment complex around 6:18 p.m. Officers found Batista, who was severely wounded, and rushed him to MelroseWakefield Hospital, where he died a short time later. According to a joint press release from the Malden Police and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Offi ce, a prelimiRealize Your Dream Habitat is building homes in Malden Eligibility: • Low income (50-80% of Area Median Income) • Ability to pay an affordable mortgage • Need for housing • Willingness to partner with Habitat • Other eligibility requirements Application Deadline: 5pm, April 8, 2019 Information Session Locations (all at 6pm) 3/14 Malden YMCA 3/20 Malden Senior Center 3/28 Malden Public Library (Chinese translator present) Visit habitatboston.org/apply for an application familyselection@habitatboston.org | 617-423-2223 Use and resale restrictions apply. Occupancy standards apply. Selection by lottery. Preference for residents of Malden. dine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 8 Yahia Mastouri nary investigation suggests that the shooting occurred as part of a suspected drug deal, and was not a random act of violence. Police Chief Kevin Molis praised and thanked the Malden Police Patrol Division for their response to the shooting. Malden Police Detectives continue to investigate the case with members of the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the DA’s offi ce. According to police, Mastouri is approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall and was last seen in Malden on the night of the shooting. Any member of the public with information about Mastouri’s whereabouts should contact the Malden Police at 781-322-1212 or the Massachusetts State Police at 508-820-2121. Tips may also be left anonymously online at www.maldenpd.com. The public should not attempt to approach Mastouri. 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family LIVIN' ON A BAD NAME Bon Jovi Tribute IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 9 LAVISH Saturday, March 16 WILDFIRE Celebrate St. Paddy's Weekend! IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 15 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 30 THE DOORS EXPERIENCE Doors Tribute KISS FOREVER Kiss Tribute Band IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 22 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 23 MARYBETH MAES BAND TANGERINE 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 MHS’s Tostes Costa crowned fi rst State Girls Wrestling Champ By Steve Freker ohanni Cristini Tostes Costa made school history when she became Malden High School’s fi rst-ever State Girls Wrestling Champion. Tostes Costa pinned Tayla Tildsley of Shawsheen Tech just before the end of the second period of the State Final in the 145-pound division in a match held at St. John’s Prep in Danvers to claim the championship. The Malden wrestler also Y was part of state history, as she was one of 65 female wrestlers competing the inaugural Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Girls State Wrestling Championships in nine weight divisions overall. Tostes Costa, just a sophomore, became Malden High’s first Girls State Wrestling Champion and only the fourth Golden Tornadoes State Wrestling Champ. The other three were male wrestlers. Yohanni Tostes Costa (right) and Tayla Tildsley shake hands before the state fi nal match. Toste Costa got to the fi nal SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 ANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.319 Mid Unleaded $2.639 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.879 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 with two other pins, just 54 seconds into her fi rst match over Madeline Ventura of Greater Lawrence Tech. In her State Semifinal match, the Golden Tornadoes history-maker pinned Natale Keppler of Canton just 23 seconds into the match. female wrestler at the school, she also competed against the boys in practice on a daily basis. “She held her own and did a very good job of preparation for all of this,” Coach Van said, “and the good thing is, she’s only a sophomore. She has two more chances to compete at this level.” “We are very proud of YohanFULL SERVE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Yohanni with teammates and Coach Rin Van (left). None of the three opponents in the state tournament registered a single point against Tostes Costa. “She [Tostes Costa] just dominated on her way to the title,” said Malden High head wresting coach Rin Van. “To get three pins in a state tournament is very impressive.” Coach Van said that Tostes Costa, the only female on the Golden Tornadoes wrestling roster this year, was one of the most dedicated student-athletes on the Malden team this year. “She [Tostes Costa] was very committed to learning and making herself a better wrestler.” Coach Van said the Malden sophomore had just a handful of matches this year against female wrestlers and competed against boys in some team matches this year. As the only ni,” Malden Director of Athletics Charlie Conefrey said. “She is the fi rst to ever win a Girls Wrestling State Championship, and even though she is just a sophomore, she is already representing Malden High student-athletes so well.” Yohanni Cristini Tostes Costa Prices subject to change FLEET
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 7 Firefi ghter Nick Hooper promoted to Lieutenant FUNDING | FROM PAGE 7 The CPC has recommended that Roosevelt Park receive $250,000 this year for field investigation, design work, permitting and preparation of contracts for the removal and disposal of urban fi ll soil, fencing and draining systems. It’s the beginning of a project that will create more open space and a versatile athletic field in one of the city’s low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods that needs this type of resource. So, what’s not to love about this project? Kathleen Sullivan, a fi fthCity Clerk Tom Brennan issues the oath of offi ce to Lt. Nick Hooper. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Malden) M ayor Gary Christenson, Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell, Fire Chief Kevin Finn and Deputy Fire Chief Bill Sullivan recently celebrated the promotion of Firefi ghter Nick Hooper to Lieutenant. Nick’s parents and sister were also in attendance when he was commended for reaching this milestone because of his hard work for the department. Commissioner Haskell invited Nick’s father, Michael Hooper, to pin him following City Clerk Tom Brennan giving the oath and swearing him in. grade science teacher at Salemwood and a member of Concerned Citizens of Malden, was at the City Council meeting this week to voice one very big concern about the proposed renovation of the park – the artifi cial turf for Roosevelt fi eld. Sullivan objected to using Malden’s preservation funds for artifi cial turf, and, in fact, none of the city’s preservation money will go toward the turf. Community Preservation Act (CPA) rules do not allow preservation money to be spent on acquiring or maintaining artifi cial turf. The roughly $610,000 needed for the artifi cial fi eld will be covered by a combination of a state grant and a private donation. FUNDING | SEE PAGE 11 Lt. Nick Hooper is pinned by his father, Michael Hooper. SABATINOINSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com Shown, from left to right, are Mayor Gary Christenson, Lt. Nick Hooper, Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell and Fire Chief Kevin Finn. Lt. Nick Hooper with his parents, Carol and Michael Hooper We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only
Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 Malden’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) welcomes resident input for 2020 project funding cycle W hen Malden adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in November 2015, the city joined 159 other communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dedicated to improving their cities and quality of life through the preservation and rehabilitation of open space, land for recreational use, historic preservation, and community housing, through a local 1% surcharge. As part of their ongoing community outreach, Malden’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding their second public informational hearing on March 27, 2019, and invites the residents of Malden to attend. Learn how the CPC works to improve our community and share your thoughts about what types of projects would most benefi t our city for the 2020 funding cycle. Please plan to join Malden’s CPC for a public informational hearing on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Senior Center, 7 Washington St., Malden. Malden’s CPC was offi cially formed on February 28, 2017 and this year the CPC was proud to recommend eight community projects to City Council for funding in 2019. For more information on the 2019 projects or questions regarding the CPC, follow the CPC Malden page on Facebook and @CPCMalden on Twitter, or send an email to: Maldencpc@ cityofmalden.org. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI19P0994EA Estate of: Hazel Bernice Mahan Date of Death: 03/10/2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative by: Nancy S. Mahan of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Nancy S. Mahan of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/27/2019. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Date: February 27, 2019 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 8, 2019 Advocate 1. What three computer companies were started in a garage? 2. On March 8, 1950, what so-called “hippie” van started production? 3. What TV show had the theme song starting “Here we come, walkin’ down the street …”? 4. The Red River flows through Hanoi, Viet Nam, and also starts in the panhandle of what U.S. state? 5. Hot Springs, Arkansas, is thought to be the birthplace of what baseball custom? 6. What author of “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina” said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects”? 7. On March 10, 1955, a U.S. patent was issued for “Dispensing Valves for Gas Pressure Containers” for what dessert item? 8. Who was Sancho Panza’s sidekick? 9. What novel written by a Concord author features the four March sisters? 10. On March 11, 1811, in Nottingham, England, Luddite riots began due to poverty and fear of what? 11. Who is the Greek goddess of spring? (Hint: starts with a P.) 12. Why is Mocha Java coffee called that? 13. On March 12, 1951, what newspaper comic strip debuted featuring a toddler? 14. Which U.S. state produces the most maple syrup? 15. What Mexican dish was named after someone’s nickname? 16. What two similar team sports have been reinstated for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? 17. On March 13, 1877, a U.S. patent for what winter headgear was issued to a teenager from Farmington, Maine? 18. What was Barbie’s first outfit? 19. Which N.E. state banned Happy Hour pricing? 20. On March 14, 1932, what founder of the Eastman-Kodak Company died? Answers on page 10 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI19P0903EA Estate of: Norman Bruce Sandler Also known as: Norman B. Sandler, Norman Sandler Date of Death: 10/21/2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been Jodi E. Parent of Wilmington, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Jodi E. Parent of Wilmington, MA and Thomas P. Callaghan, Jr. of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/22/2019. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Date: February 22, 2019 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 8, 2019 Daylight Savings Time – check your alarms, too The state fire marshal issues a reminder that there’s more to this weekend than just changing clocks. Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. Everyone needs to set their clocks forward an hour before they go to bed tomorrow night (Saturday, March 9), as the time switch takes place offi cially at 2 a.m. on Sunday. But State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey urges homeowners and apartment tenants that it’s also time to take care of some potentially life-saving matters. “This weekend as you change your clocks, check your alarms,” Ostroskey said in a statement issued by his offi ce this week. “Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can save your life. Replace aging alarms, and unless they have a 10-year sealed battery, replace the alkaline batteries now,” the state fire marshal said. Replace aging smoke alarms “Smoke alarms, like other household appliances, don’t last forever,” said Chief Timothy J. Grenno, president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts, “Every 10 years the entire alarm needs to be replaced, not just the batteries,” he added. The state fire code requires replacement battery-operated smoke alarms to have 10-year, sealed, non-replaceable, non-rechargeable batteries in older oneand two-family homes. Manufacturers generally recommend smoke alarms be replaced after 10 years and carbon monoxide alarms after fi ve to seven years. Newer models with 10year sealed batteries are designed to last longer and do not require replacement batteries. “Fire offi cials see too many disabled smoke alarms in fi res when people really needed them to work … We hope that if smoke alarms are easier to maintain, people won’t be tempted to disable them,” Chief Grenno said. Time is your enemy in a fi re “Time is your enemy in a fi re, and working smoke alarms give you precious time to use your home escape plan before poisonous gases and heat make escape impossible,” Ostroskey said. “Remember: Smoke alarms are a sound you can live with.” In the average house fi re, there are only one to three minutes to escape after the smoke alarm sounds. “No one expects to be a victim of a fi re, but the best way to survive one that does occur is to have working smoke alarms,” Grenno said. “Take a few minutes to protect those you love by changing the TIME | SEE PAGE 10
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 9 Linehan announces run for Ward 3 City Councillor M y name is Amanda Linehan, and I am excited to announce that I am running to represent Ward 3 on the Malden City Council. Malden is at a crossroads, and we need community engagement and a strategy to sustain our strengths and tackle our challenges. We need leaders who will think beyond the next election cycle, and who welcome citizen participation at every level in our government. As a mom, a homeowner, and someone passionate about creating livable cities, I am committed to the work that lies ahead. When my husband Mark and I chose our home on Blomerth Street in 2011, we felt immediately welcomed by the neighborhood and that feeling of community only grew when our daughter Georgia joined our family in 2013. She is now in Kindergarten at the Beebe School, and we have made lifelong friendships and are deeply involved in our community, working to make our city the best it can be for everyone. I’ve spent my career in community engagement, communications and urban planning, and I have over a decade of experience in project leadership, budgeting, and management. I’ve worked across local, state, and regional government to bring innovative ideas and community-driven solutions to our most pressing problems, and I will bring that commitment to public service and eff ective outreach to Ward 3’s seat on the City Council. Constituents can expect a high level of community engagement, transparency and responsiveness from me, grounded in a philosophy that listening and collaborating are the most effective ways to lead. I promise to always return your call, because your voice matters and your government works for you. In my full-time job, I work as Communications Director for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston, where I’ve partnered with Malden on open space, bike share, complete streets, education funding, addressing housing needs, clean energy, and advocacy on Beacon Hill. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA), where we work to create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, promote economic development, refurbish city parks, support public art, and make Malden aff ordable for our residents. I served as Editor of the Malden Observer from 2006 to 2008, I was an original member of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Walkability in 2012, and for the last three years I’ve been honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC), which serves Malden through bilingual housing, fi - nancial literacy counseling, and a youth leadership program. Some of the key issues that friends and neighbors have already told me are important to them include preserving our beautiful parks and trees, and fi nding ways to enhance recreation opportunities; addressing traffi c and parking challenges; ensuring Ward 3 is a safe place for all commuters, including those on foot, using cars, bikes, strollers and wheelchairs; and keeping Malden a welcoming place where everyone is valued and can fi nd a safe, aff ordable home. I believe our diversity is our strength, and we need more voices in City Hall advocating for everyone who calls our community home. As a parent, homeowner and transit rider, I share the concerns of the neighborhood and I want our schools, roads, Amanda Linehan parks and cultural institutions to have the resources they need to serve our community well. I would be proud to partner with our leaders on the School Committee, in City Hall, and at the State House to communicate, get results, and give residents a say in the decisions that affect them. Malden is in the midst of great change, with a record-breaking real estate market, many families moving to town, new stores and restaurants revitalizing our business areas, and the ongoing redevelopment of City Hall which will reconnect Pleasant Street and Malden Square to Ward 3 for the fi rst time in a generation. We’ve always been a great place to live, so it’s no surprise that renters, home buyers and small business owners have taken note of all we have to off er. Now, it’s more important than ever for Ward 3 to have a strong voice on the City Council, to advocate for our residents and to make sure this growth and change brings benefi ts for everyone who lives and works here. As someone who has worked with dozens of communities, I know how important it is to plan ahead. On every issue, from growing schools to broken roads, we need leaders who will strategize and focus on the long-term investments necessary to sustain our community for generations to come. I believe we can accomplish our goals and make Malden an even better community to live in, and I’m excited to bring my perspective and all of your voices with me to the City Council. I look forward to connecting with you before Election Day, and welcome you to get in touch with me. Tell me about your experiences in Ward 3 by emailing amandaformalden@ gmail.com or by calling or texting me at (617) 388-1556 (that’s my cell phone!). I can’t wait to meet you, and I hope to earn your vote on November 5. WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP for 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 TIME | SEE PAGE 8 batteries in your smoke alarms this weekend. Then take a step stool and some 9-volts to your parents or older neighbor’s and ask if you can refresh their smoke alarms,” he said Senior SAFE Saugus is one of 242 fire departments across the state that have grant-funded Senior SAFE programs. Seniors who need help testing, maintaining or replacing smoke alarms should contact the Fire Department or the Saugus Senior Center for assistance. “Four out of every 10 of the people who have died in fi res last year were over 65 … We want our seniors to be safe from fi re in their own homes,” Ostroskey said. The $2,600 Senior Safe grant that Saugus received for the current fi scal year enables the Fire Department to provide fi re and life safety education to the town’s elderly. Seniors have a high risk of dying in a fi re. Fire and burns risks for seniors include cooking, smoking, home oxygen use, and electrical and heating dangers. Senior SAFE also aims to improve safety in senior housing. 2.60% APY 2.70% APY 9 MONTH * 14 MONTH INVEST IN PEACE OF MIND . Right by you. *Annual Percentage Yield {APY) is accurate as of February 14, 2019 and is subject to change without notice. Fixed Rate Friday, March 8 at 8 PM Dance to the top hits with VINYL GROOVE Saturday, March 9 at 8 PM BILLY PEZZULO Singer & Guitarist MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS Member FDIC Member SIF AMPLE FREE Aluminum Everett er 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 61 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding ears! •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofng •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roo ng n • Fully Insured •• Replacement Windows Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com g Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Spring! * Programs include the following: • smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation • testing and replacing batteries • installation of clearly displayed house street numbers • heating limiting devices on stoves • in-hood stove fi re extinguishers • night-lights Education is key to improving the safety of seniors at home. Senior SAFE creates partnerships between agencies that serve seniors and fi re departments. Together, these agencies collaborate on local fi re and life safety education programs. Advocate FROM PAGE 8 Answers 1. Apple, HP and Microsoft 2. The VW Bus 3. The Monkees 4. Texas 5. Spring Training (started in 1886 by the Chicago White Stockings) 6. Leo Tolstoy 7. Artifi cial whipped cream 8. Don Quixote 9. Louisa May Alcott (“Little Women”) 10. Machines taking over jobs 11. Persephone 12. Mocha is the name of a coff ee-trading port in Yemen, and Java is an Indonesian island’s name. 13. “Dennis the Menace” 14. Vermont 15. Nachos (for Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya) 16. Baseball and softball 17. Earmuff s 18. A black-and-white striped swimsuit 19. Massachusetts 20. George Eastman
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 Page 11 FUNDING | FROM PAGE 7 Still, including an artificial turf fi eld in a project that hopes to draw the bulk of its funding from preservation money seems like a plan at odds with the spirit behind community preservation. “As members of this committee, as residents of this community, we need to do our homework on artificial turf, its questionable safety and the environmental eff ects of removing natural green space,” Sullivan told the council. Unlike natural grass, which absorbs pollution and prevents environmental damage, artifi cial turf contributes to environmental problems. Sullivan said roughly 1,800 trees would need to be planted to off set the carbon footprint of an artifi cial turf fi eld. Artificial turf can also raise surface temperature by as much as 40 degrees, she said. Although low-maintenance artificial turf has become a popular and cost-effective alternative for municipalities, Sullivan said the jury is still out on the safety of crumb rubber used as fi ll on the fields. “Ground-up tires contain a host of dangerous chemicals, which is the cause of continued research and studies on the safety of such fi elds,” Sullivan told city councillors. And what do the kids for whom the park is being renovated think about artifi cial turf vs. natural grass? Sullivan has been discussing the two options with her students, who agree that artifi cial turf would mean less mud and more play time on the field. But her students also said it hurts to fall on fake grass, artifi cial fi elds are hot and the crumb rubber meant to cushion and protect athletes fl ies everywhere and gets stuck on everyone. Sullivan said that when she explained the proposed plan for Roosevelt Park, 95 percent of her students were unhappy about the loss of the real grass even though it gets muddy. Sullivan invited city councillors to visit her fi fth-grade students to hear their opinions and concerns about the Roosevelt Park project. “My door is always open for your visit,” she said. For great advertising rates: JMitchell@ advocatenews.net PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Overlook Ridge – Malden/Revere Roseland Residential Trust – A Mack-Cali Company, the developers of the Overlook Ridge project, invite you to an open meeting to discuss the future Master Plan for the site along with potential improvements to Route 1 in the vicinity of the project. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel located at 407 Squire Road (Route 60 at Copeland Circle) in Revere. Please attend to provide your input on this important project. For more information about this meeting or the Overlook Ridge Project please call, Mr. Joseph Carleton, Roseland Residential Trust, at (781) 388-0050. March 8, 15, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALDEN LICENSING BOARD Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Licensing Board for the City of Malden at the Malden Police Headquarters Community Room, 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. on the application of Spicy Tongue, LLC for a M.G.L. c. 138, §12 seven (7) day, all alcohol restaurant liquor license at the premises known as Spicy World located at 157 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. Any interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. James S. Conway, Chairman Lee Kinnon, Member Andrew Zeiberg, Member Dated: February 25, 2019 March 1 & March 8, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS MHA #020619 The Malden Housing Authority (MHA), is accepting sealed bids from responsible companies to perform and furnish all labor, travel, equipment, services, permits, disposal, and insurance necessary for, or incidental to, a contract to perform intermittent Indefinite Quantity Electrical Services at various properties owned and operated by the MHA. The MHA will enter into contracts with the selected company(s) for a minimum term of one (1) year up to a maximum term of five (5) years, either initially or by extension at MHA’s sole discretion. Bid documents are available at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148, on March 13, 2019, by email request at efahey@maldenhousing.org and will be received and time stamped at MHA’s office at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 until April 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. when all bids will be opened and read aloud. A pre-bid conference will be held at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA on 4/9/19 at 10:00 a.m. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit of not less than 5% of the highest value of the submitted bid. Contractor must be a licensed Master Electrician in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wages for any employees of the bidder are subject to rates pursuant to M.G.L.c.149, §26-27D inclusive, MGL c.30B. The MHA reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids if it be in the public interest to do so. March 8, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI18P5502PM In the matter of: James T. Koulovatos Of: Malden, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L.c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested per Kathryn S. Leonard of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that James T. Koulovatos is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Kathryn S. Leonard of Worcester, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator You have the right to object to this proceeding. court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/29/2019. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the abovenamed person. If appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Date: March 1, 2019 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 8, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing at the John and Christina Markey Malden Community Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden, MA at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 on Petition 19-005 by Rodrigo Biajoli and Alfredo Biajoli for an Administrative Appeal under Section 800.4.1.3 Chapter 12, of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 as Amended of the City of Malden, Namely, Applicant seeks to appeal a decision of the Building Commissioner related to the subject property, at the property known as and numbered 125 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #042-210-004. Petition and plans available for public review in the Office of Assessor, 110 Pleasant St, 3rd By: James O’Brien Chairman March 1 and March 8, 2019 floor, Malden, MA or online at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_ Prod/SelfService.
Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2019 TRASH BAGS | SEE PAGE 1 Committee to see it it’s feasible. “It’s important for us to understand the fi nancial implications,” he said. Other councillors wondered about the cost of providing barrels for residents, the potential rental fee and possible problems with missing or stolen barrels. Ward 6 Councillor David Camell asked if offering barrels would have contract ramifi cations with JRM, the city’s waste hauler, and if renegotiating the contract is even an option. There was also a concern that trash barrels might put a dent in residential recycling. According to the city, Malden’s recycling tonnage has increased by 75 percent since the start of PAYT. The PAYT program was born out of a need to cover a budget shortfall back in 2008. Seven years later, Christenson vetoed a proposal to cut the price of the blue bags from $2 to $1 over the course of several years, because of an annual structural defi cit that ranged from $3$4 million. But the city’s fi nances seem to be in much better shape, and as Matheson pointed out, new money is coming in from parking meters and more is on the way from casino mitigation funds and marijuana sales taxes. “If we can’t give this kind of relief to our residents, I think we’re doing something wrong,” he said. Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson said the questions and concerns raised by councillors are issues that will be examined by the council’s subcommittees. Councillors agreed a joint Finance and Ordinance Committee would be the next best step for the proposal. ~ Home of the Week ~ $449,900 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. ~ Obituaries ~ Andrea E. Vatalaro F amily & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere for Andrea E. Vatalaro, who passed most unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23rd at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Boston, she spent her early years in the Malden-Everett area, and graduated in 1991 from Malden High School. Almost all of Andrea’s working career was spent in the banking business. Since 1999, Andrea, found a home at the East Cambridge Savings Bank of Cambridge. The administration at East Cambridge Savings Bank realized the “diamond in the rough” that presented herself there and encouraged her work ethic and saw to it that it be rewarded with executive placement. As a loan officer, she was most sought after because of her abundant patience with customers and their families. Her loss will be realized and mourned for a very long time. Although she was most young at 46 years, she took the role as “Matriarch” of her family, giving her dear mom, Kay, a respite from the many years that Kay had the lead. Andrea also followed her mom in her footsteps as a dedicated volunteer at the Boston Higashi School of Randolph. The Higashi School was founded in 1987 to help children & young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder reach their full potential through the methodology of Daily Life Therapy. Andrea is the devoted mother to Khyle A. Hope & Tristian X. Hope, both of Everett. Andrea is survived by her faithful companion of 32 years, Jason C. Ward of Everett. She was the proud daughter to the late Joseph Vatalaro & Kay F. (Prebensen) Carroll. She is the dear sister to Esther M. Vatalaro of Winthrop, Maryellen Vatalaro of Everett, Paul Vatalaro of South Carolina & the late Wendy M. Strauss & Alan J. Vatalaro. She is also lovingly survived by her Aunt, Eileen T. Prebensen of Illinois, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted and interment is private. In lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the Boston Higashi School, Attn: OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 13
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