Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2024 Mayor Gary Christenson celebrated Malden’s 375th Anni WAVING TO THE CROWD: Mayor Gary Christenson, dressed to the nines in a vintage tuxedo and tails, waved to the packed house after making his entrance for the 2024 State of the City Address – encased in a “time capsule” to go along with the history-themed morning. (Courtesy/All Photos by Paul Hammersley) AT THE PODIUM: Mayor Gary Christenson addressed the audience at Monday’s State of the City event, the fi rst live, inperson event since 2020. MALDEN ELECTED OFFICIALS: Some Malden elected offi cials in attendance on Monday, pictured from left to right: City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6), Councillors Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Ari Taylor (Ward 5) and Ryan O’Malley (Ward 4), School Committee Member Dawn Macklin (Ward 4) and State Representative Paul Donato (D-Malden, Medford) with Wallace Macklin. The “Malden Time Capsule” on display on Monday. HISTORIC COLLAGE: A decorative ring of historic photos commemorating the city’s 375th Anniversary of its founding adorns one table at the State of the City Address event. Bill Dempsey (right) got his due when everyone burst into applause at Monday’s event when he was introduced in the crowd by Mayor Christenson. MAYO R a n d FAM I LY MEMBERS: From left to right: nephew Nicholas, sister Erika Israelson, Mayor Gary Christenson and his father, Jeff rey Christenson. Former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson was in his glory in his second official appearance as the new Malden City Messenger on Saturday. MAYOR CHRISTENSON SPEAKS: Mayor Gary Christenson, delivering his 13th State of the City Address as the city’s chief executive, delivered an interspersed presentation featuring Malden historic gems from the past along with detailed reports from many parts of the city government.
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