Sen. Markey rails against federal orders, workforce cuts at Malden Town Hall meeting Hundreds pack Malden High School for first event of its kind in this area By Steve Freker E d Markey did not mince words at the Town Hall he hosted in his hometown on Saturday, when describing his discontent with the series of budget and workforce cuts emanating from the White House. "They're bringing out the Malden in me," the U.S. Senator from Massachusetts— and proud son of Malden, Mass.— railed from the stage of the Jenkins Auditorium in Malden High School. Over 2,500 attendees were estimated as Saturday's event, with over 1,500 stuffed into the MARKEY | SEE PAGE 8 “Bringing out the Malden in me” – on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School, U.S. Senator Ed Markey said money might be taken out of Pell grants and clean energy programs to make room for tax breaks for millionaires. Mayor Christenson ‘Reads Across Malden’ at Ferryway & Linden Schools Part of annual ‘Read Across America’ program Speaker Mariano appointed Rep. Donato to Second Asst. Majority Leader for the 194th General Court Special to The Advocate M assachusetts House of Representatives Speaker Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy) recently unveiled his committee structure and appointments, as well as his leadership team. Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford) was promoted from Floor Division Leader to Second Assistant Majority Leader. “I want to thank Speaker Mariano and the Democratic Caucus for entrusting me with this solemn duty,” said Representative Donato. “While this change in title comes with added responsibility, I will continue to do what I have always done—represent Medford and Malden with honor in the House of Representatives.” Leadership positions are coveted positions among members of the Massachusetts House. This position will allow Rep. Donato to have a broad role, shepPaul Donato State Representative herding important bills, requesting earmarks for his district and working with the rest of House leadership to construct the priorities of the Massachusetts House. As the budget debate and hearings for committees are set to take place, leadership in the House will play a vital role in protecting the interests of the Commonwealth. GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER MHS Senior Amanda Ebenezer is #1 for Girls Basketball M alden High School senior Malden Mayor Gary Christenson recently visited the Linden STEAM Academy and read to students as part of the National Education Association’s annual “Read Across America” program. (Courtesy Photos) forward Amanda Ebenezer (4) was voted Most Valuable Player in the Greater Boston League (GBL) by the league’s Varsity Girls Basketball coaches. It is believed to be the first time in about 20 years that an MHS player has been named GBL MVP in Girls Basketball.
Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 NEW SURVEY: Including Mass., it now costs more for child care than public college tuition in 38 states; Child care surpasses average rent costs in 17 states Massachusetts has highest annual cost child care in the nation, over $20,000 per child; College tuition here just over $15,000 on average By Steve Freker P arents who rely on daycare for their children are well aware of the "sticker shock" in store for them when paying the bills. For a number of years, it has SOARING COSTS— The cost daycare is soaring so that now in some 38 states— including Massachusetts— it is higher than the cost of public college tuition. In 17 states, cost of daycare is higher than rent in those states. (Courtesy Photo) been confirmed that Massachusetts leads the nation in average annual and monthly child daycare cost, right around $20,000 — even more for infant care. According to a new report released last week by Tootris News and Education Center, the high cost of Child Care in Massachusetts can be attributed to several factors. One of the main reasons is the high cost of living in the state. Other factors include high housing costs, along with other essential expenses like food and transportation, which all remain quite high. In an eye-opening report also released in the past week, the cost of child care now exceeds 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! wage workers, including those who provide child care. EPI analysts said that the time DAYCARE— Daycare is essential for working families and many are struggling between these and other ever-increasing bills. (Courtesy Photo) the price of college tuition in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new analysis conducted by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The Washington, D.C.-based policy group used 2023 federal and nonprofit data to compare the monthly cost of infant child care to that of tuition at public colleges. The total number increased by five more states since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic began. The analysis also found child care costs have exceeded rent prices in 17 states and the District of Columbia. The organization released a state-by-state guide on Wednesday showing the escalating cost of child care. Average costs range from $521 per month in Mississippi to as much as $1,893 per month in Washington, D.C., for households with one 4-yearold child, EPI found. Child care is unaffordable for working families across the country, but especially for lowis now for the federal and state government to step in and find a way to provide relief for families beset by soaring child care costs. “Federal and state policymakers can and should act to make child care more affordable, and ensure that child care workers can afford the same quality of care for their own children," said EPI Senior Economist in a news release. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does have programs in place to help families pay for necessary, but high-cost daycare. Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance programs (CCFA) can help you pay for child care and out-of-school time programs. It is overseen by the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. CCFA eligibility is based on who is in your family, income, and certain expenses. “Eligibility” means who can and can’t get the benefit. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, family access administrators can help you find out. Go to https://www.mass.gov/ how-to/apply-for-funds-to-helppay-for-child-care for more information. Upcoming events for the Friends of Fellsmere Heights F irst Fellsmere Park Cleanup of 2025! Save the date – Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and the Malden Girl Scouts will host a cleanup of Fellsmere Park on Saturday, Our March meeting will be on www.810bargrille.com Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the home of Len Murello! Lenny’s home is a classic Victorian in Malden, full of interesting period details. This is not a board meeting, but a chance for all of us to discuss our work. The meeting will April 19, starting at 9:00 a.m. Trash bags, gloves, pickers, etc., will be provided, as well as water and snacks. We will send out a separate email with more details and start at 10:30, but please arrive any time after 10 to enjoy some light refreshments and conversation. We will begin with a brief Steering Meeting and then open the discussion. We really, really need to know how many people will be there, an RSVP, so we can know how many of our Friends plan to show up. We will share this information with the Councillor, who also plans to post it on Facebook. Our next meeting is in person so if you plan to attend go to https://www.fellsmereheights. org and click the events tab to sign up and receive the address. There is on-street parking all around the home, and we’re hoping for good weather. Please join us!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 3 Malden actor Kaedon Gray stars in upcoming production of ‘Crowns’ April 11–May 4 at Arrow Street Arts M alden actor Kaedon Gray stars in Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of the award-winning gospel musical “Crowns” by Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry; directed by Regine Vital with musical direction by David Coleman. “Crowns” opens on April 11 and runs through May 4 at Arrow Street Arts performance venue located at 2 Arrow St. in Cambridge. Tickets are $55 for general admission, $45 for seniors and $25 for students with pay-what-you-wish options available for each performance, while supplies last; tickets available at https://bit.ly/CrownsTix Winner of the Helen Hayes Awards for Best Production and Best Musical, “Crowns” is a moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young African American woman. When Yolanda’s brother is killed, she has to leave her vibrant, beloved Brooklyn and move in with her older relatives in the stale and stuffy South. Black women here are nothing like the ones back home, and that starts from the top down, as she watches her aunties move through their lives under a series of ever-more-elaborate hats. But beWith each show, Moonbox Productions partners with a local nonprofit group to raise awareness for their cause, create connections for them within the community and increase the reach and impact of their Kaedon Gray neath those hats are real women and real stories that Yolanda needs to hear. As her Southern sisters trace their hats’ rich history from Gullah to Gospel and from Sunday School to Saturday night, Yolanda must come to terms with her own multifaceted identity – one as complex, colorful and vibrant as the hats that surround her. work. For the production of “Crowns,” Moonbox will be partnering with Rosie’s Place, which was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Fifty years later, Rosie’s Place not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for 12,000 women a year through wide-ranging support, housing and education services. Their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Rosie’s Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations to fund its operations. They do not accept any city, state or federal funding. For more information about Rosie’s Place, please visit https://rosiesplace.org/. For more information regarding Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of “Crowns” go to www.moonboxproductions.org. More info about Moonbox Moonbox Productions was founded in 2011 by Producer/Artistic Director Sharman Altshuler. Based in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., Moonbox is dedicated to supporting local arts and local artists and to connecting communities to the nonprofit organizations that serve them. To fulfill their artistic mission, Moonbox taps the deep well of talent within their own communities to bring top-quality theatrical experiences to stages throughout the Greater Boston area. To fulfill their social mission, they partner with a local nonprofit organization for each show, giving them visibility on their website and in their promotional materials. 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 Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 ~ Malden Musings ~ Malden High School Football 1987 By Peter Levine M alden’s GOAT debate is a never-ending saga, best served with a few pints and a room full of die-hard locals. Some names are set in stone – legends whose exploits are woven into the very fabric of 02148. Willie Barron in hoops? That’s not up for discussion – it’s a given. The man could light up the court like no other. Kevin McGlinchy on the mound? His days with the late ’90s Atlanta Braves are the stuff of baseball folklore. Hockey? That’s where it gets tricky. But if you ask the town’s rink rats, they’ll tell you Mike Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Owned & Operated by the Conti Family since 1958 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Powers wasn’t just good – he was a force of nature on skates. Then there’s Timmy Carey, who made his mark on the tennis court, and Barbara McGlinchy, arguably the best all-around female athlete Malden has ever seen. And what about football? That’s where the barstool chatter gets heated. Red Harris, Johnny Salmon and Charlie O’Rourke each carved out their own legacy, but Breno Giacomino’s 11year pro career and Super Bowl ring? Without question that elevates Big B to Malden’s Mount Rushmore. So, who’s the true GOAT? The debates rage on, but one thing’s for sure: Malden has never been short on legends. Which brings us to the 1987 MHS football team. I won’t pretend to be even close to the ultimate authority on Malden High School’s greatest teams. I’ll leave that kind of debate to the true historians and lifers, the likes of Panama & Bonesy Carroll, Terry Mathews, Dom Fermano, Tommy Lubin, Buddy Arthur, (Big) Johnny Marsinelli, Al Barriss, and, of course, Steve Freker, who’s had his beak in the middle of Malden sports for over 50 years now. If anyone knows, it’s those guys. But hey, with a little help from some well-informed friends, I’ll take a crack at it. Let’s see if we can stir the pot and get the conversation rolling. So without further ado, let’s first hear from Frek with a column he wrote for the Malden Evening News in 2015. We’ll also do a sort of deep dive into this team (to the best of my limited ability) that has been talked about as the GOAT with their Hall of Fame induction in 2015. Take it away, Steve: “So, is the MHS 1987 football team, which is being inducted into the Golden Tornado Hall of Fame on November 21st (2015) the ‘GOAT’ (as the kids like to tweet and text these days)? GOAT meaning ‘Greatest of All Time.’ And in this context, we are talking greatest The 1987 Malden High School Golden Tornadoes Football Team of all time at Malden High. Well, I was actually on the coaching staff on that team and can well attest, they were the greatest high school football team PERIOD that I had seen play, using my frame of reference, which goes back to 1972. I have paid more than close attention to MHS football since 1987, 28 years later, and no team, zero, matches that 1987 team. Sooo, that means, in my honest opinion, they are at least the best MHS football team going back to at least to 1970, which tracks the last 54 years. My esteemed colleague on the GT HOF Selection Committee, Peter Carroll, can extend his frame of reference back into the late 1950’s and men like (the late) Bob Rotondi and (the very much alive) Dom Fermano take us back even further, into the 1940’s, for more reference, on those great Malden High teams of the 1960’s, 1950’s, and 1940’s, at least one, perhaps two having some national prominence in their day. The 1987 team were GBL champs, but did not make the postseason in that year’s Super Bowl system. We will consult the aforementioned good fellows and get back at you, very soon. The HOF banquet is coming, and we MUST know.” My note: I will be picking Frek’s brain soon to gather the consensus amongst the cognoscenti and the Goodfellas he mentioned to see if all agreed with Spring is Here!
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 7 Frek’s assessment of the ’87 team. Stay tuned. Next, let’s take a moment or two to check Malden’s vital stats for the year 1987: • Ted Kennedy and John Kerry were Senators and (Malden’s very own) Ed “Eddie the Ice Cream Man” Markey was Congressman. • Our State Reps were John McNeil and Mike McGlynn (those names may not be familiar to many 2025 Maldonians, but back in the day they were major players). • Public Schools: eight elementary, three junior highs and one high school. • 25 places of worship: 16 Protestant, four Catholic, five Jewish. • The Golden Age of the print media! Maldonia had three newspapers: two weekly and one daily. • There was Ralph Kaplans’ Kappy’s Liquor at 334 Main St., Ben Weiner’s Locke Liquor at 48 Broadway, Mike Ricci’s Ricci Liquors at 834 Main St., M&M Liquor on Broadway and Sid Vernon’s Vernon’s Liquors at 673 Eastern Ave. • There were over 1,100 firms employing some 29,000 people, including many, many Malden residents. • Anthony’s Restaurant, Atlantic North Seafood on Main Street, Brandano’s Café, Café Granada on Kennedy Avenue, Capri Pizza in the Square, Highland Café, Marty’s Sub Shop, Memory Lane Food & Drink on Centre Street, Mike’s Café and O’Shea’s Restaurant were bumping in 1987. “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Maldonian from border to border, coast to coast and all ships at sea. Let’s go to press”... The season was a perfect storm of sorts with the Malden/Medford Thanksgiving Day game being the 100th meeting between the two ancient neighbors/rivals. The 100th game played between Malden and Medford was a 28-0 shutout win for Malden at Hormel Stadium on November 26, 1987. The game was nationally televised with Bob Costas and included a pregame pep talk from former Tornado – the legend himself (now calling FLA home) – Dave “Moulty” Moulton. This game was such a big deal that President Ronald Reagan sent this along: The White House/Washington/October 5, 1987 – “Congratulations as you play your centennial Thanksgiving Day football game. All of us have much to be grateful for on this holiday. I know I’m grateful for the spirit you and your schools and communities show, because it’s the American spirit. You, your coaches, and their fine staffs have my best wishes for success on the gridiron and in the years to come. God bless you, and God bless America.” The ’87 team may have been the most talked about team in MHS football history – celebrated not only in all eight Malden Wards but from coast to coast. This reporting appeared somewhere on the wonderful world of the innerweb shortly after the game in ’87: “Who knew that the series would have the longevity it did possess, all the way up to 100 games? Malden-Medford celebrated in grand style, with commemorative program books and rings for all the participants with Malden capping one of its best seasons in school history with a 28-0 shutout win, its eighth straight after an Opening Day loss to Melrose, at breezy Hormel Stadium. Malden drove to an undefeated (8-0) Greater Boston League Championship, its first in 12 years [my note: the fabled 1975 squad led by Jack Freker, Mike Scibelli, Jeff Sullivan, Paul Coleman and Mark Burns], and its best record (9-1) in over 30 years. The game drew a huge crowd and included national television coverage by sports commentator Bob Costas. A pregame pep talk to Malden by former Tornado legend Dave Moulton appeared on national TV that day. Lawrence Hicks ran for 118 yards and scored two touchdowns. Bill Roderick passed for 152 yards, including a 46-yard toss to Carmine Cappuccio. Roderick also scored a TD and J.P. Kelley had an interception for Malden.” My note: meanwhile on the opposite sidelines as a sophomore guard/linebacker was (Jimmy Cahill’s bestie) 5'8" 175 lb. Sean O’Brien. Sean would later go on to fame and fortune as General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, formerly serving as the Vice President Eastern Region of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Not bad for a Meffa guy! Also, on the same sideline as assistant coach was the Highland Cafe’s goodwill ambassador Ernie Ardolino Sr. Ernie also went on to fame and local celebrity as an ICL Hall of Famer, marrying well (Anna Puleo), fathering a famous son, Ernie Jr., and having the best head of hair before retiring to the bucolic countryside of West Peabody aka North Malden. Ernie passed in 2023 and is dearly missed to this very day. This 1987 team was bad to the bone! They were extremely well coached, with Shawn Brickman, John “CJ” LoPresti, Bill Burke, Paul “Hawk” Finn, Skip Zimmerman and Dickie Cullen on board, and fully battle tested with a roster full of some of the wackiest, some of the most talented, some of the toughest characters that ever walked these 4.8 square miles. Did I also mention that this roster may have had some of the finest athletes Malden has ever seen? Let’s take a small look at some of the more well-known football heroes from 1987: • We start with one of the tri-captains, 6'5" 240 lb. senior tackle Dan Jones (son of Tom – no, not that Tom Jones). Dan played college ball at U Maine (Black Bears) before going pro in 1993, playing 34 games for the Cincinnati Bengals and retiring in 1995. At the MHS Golden Tornado Club 31st Annual HOF Banquet in 2017, Dan was a massive MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 17 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! 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Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 MARKEY | FROM PAGE 1 capacity-full Jenkins and another 1,000 in the overflow school cafeterias inside the school. There was not a parking space to be found in probably a mile radius of the Town Hall site, which had a large law enforcement presence of Malden, State and Capitol Police on hand. In addition to the decidedly pro-Markey crowd were some feisty protestors representing both sides of Markey also pointed to looming cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which is set to get rid of as many as 80,000 workers. “We are not going to allow him to dismantle a system which is put in place in order to give the protections for those people,” Markey said. Markey ended Saturday’s Maldonians, shown from left to right: Ward 5 School Committee Member Elizabeth Hortie, Ward 8 School Committee Member Sharon Rose-Zeiberg, Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard, State Representatives Steve Ultrino and Paul Donato, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Ward 2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy, Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow and Councillor-At-Large Carey McDonald. J. Trump. The protestors went back-and-forth loudly and vocally outside on Salem Street, in front of the high school, while the event took place inside. While Senator Markey, who Mayor Gary Christenson welcomed guests. grew up in Malden's Edgeworth neighborhood on Townsend Street— still maintaining the family homestead as a residence there— spent most of his twohour-plus stop in the Jenkins Auditorium, he did take time to visit those in the "overflow" areas in the school's cafeterias. Most of Markey's time at State Senator Jason Lewis fielded questions out of a basket. the political spectrum. There were those supporting the progressive agenda put forth by Democrat Senator Markey as well as those backing the platforms and directives of Republican U.S. President Donald t the Town Hall was spent addressing what he said was “the ground-level impact of the massive federal funding and staffing cuts" pursued by President Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk. Repeating a familiar Democratic criticism, Markey said Trump and Musk were "usurping Congress' power of the purse," which is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. Environmental League of Massachusetts Vice President of Government Affairs Casey Bowers said we need to rely on clean energy. MARCHETTI CORP. 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That is absolutely essential.” Senator Markey said he would be "one of the many leading the Shown from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 2 School Committee Member Rob McCarthy, Mayor’s Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning Hall, State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato and Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe listen. charge in Congress" and “on the floor of the House and Senate. We have to fight hard. We have to block, we have to block, block, block, block." Markey opened the town hall with a panel of advocates who addressed, in turn, the home state impact of Trump’s health care, education, and environmental policies. “DOGE,” Markey said tongue in cheek, really stands for “Department of Gutting Everything.” President/Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Dr. Michael Currey, Esq. said the average wait time in an emergency room is five hours – even before Donald Trump became President. Malden High School senior Natalie Keating sang the National Anthem. event by encouraging the crowd to speak out to their elected officials, even as he promised to lead the charge in Washington. “The fight for this country right now is the fight for working-class Malden, and it is the fight for all of Massachusetts. Because Donald Trump is targeting us – our economy, our workers, our way of life – with his executive orders, closures, and illegal funding freezes and firings," Sen. Markey continued, Mass. American Federation of Teachers President Jessica Tang, who is a middle school teacher, said 7.5 million students nationwide with disabilities could lose access to services. "That’s why in the courtrooms, in the halls of Congress, in boardrooms, at the ballot box, and on the streets, we need to make our voices heard and stand up to unconstitutional power grabs.” Shown from left to right: Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe. FLEET H n i a Prices subject to change a p py S
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 9 Art and climate change – a new art exhibition in Malden Naomi Kahn’s pain ting “Transitions” (Courtesy photo) C reative Malden, Coffee Shop Artists and the City of Malden are partnering to bring an exciting new art exhibition to the city. Titled “Our Warming Planet: Visions of a Sustainable Future,” the exhibition showcases the work of 44 local artists who have drawn inspiration from Malden’s Climate Action Plan to explore the pressing issue of climate change through their art. The exhibition is taking place at 350 MAIN, which is located at 350 Main St., through March 31, 2025. Almost 200 people attended the opening reception on Friday, March 7, where attendees had the opportunity to meet the artists and view their artwork, which is available for sale. They heard from Mayor Gary Christenson and Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald on the City’s Climate Action Plan and how all can play a part in creating a sustainable future for Malden. Those present also had the 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 Grace Julian Murthy stands in front of her paintings “Let Coral be Coral” and “Coral Beauty.” (Courtesy photo) chance to hear a musical performance by Santon, who performed original and contemporary pieces inspired by this critical topic. Throughout the month, the exhibition will be open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Organized tours of students, seniors and community members Lisa L. Sears stands before her two paintings: “We are the Land” and “Flowers, Fence, and Fire.” (Courtesy photo) are also planned. This collaboration between Creative Malden, Coffee Shop Artists and the City of Malden offers a unique opportunity to engage with the intersection of creativity, community and climate action while supporting local artists and raising awareness about the city’s efforts to create a sustainable future. 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 Mayor Gary Christenson addresses exhibition attendees. (Courtesy photo) Musician Santon performs music inspired by the theme of the exhibition. (Courtesy photo) BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Malden’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Makes Award Toward Senior Rental Project Special to The Advocate M ALDEN – Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board recently awarded funds towards a housing project at Overlook Ridge that will bring 79 units of affordable apartments for households 55 and older. This project is the first of three mixed-income housing developments WinnDevelopment proposes to construct at Overlook Ridge. The project at Lot 13B at Overlook Ridge was awarded $349,166.52 from Malden’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund during their February meeting. The Trust awarded funds it received through its ongoing partnership with the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), which provides funds for affordable housing to the Trust each year. The 13B project is a mixed-income, senior rental project for heads of household fifty-five and above. The project is being carried out by WinnDevelopment as part of the master redevelopment of Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. the former Rowe’s Quarry, also known as Overlook Ridge. Ninety-nine age-restricted one- and two-bedroom units will be constructed in total, including 61 units restricted to those making up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 18 units restricted to those making up to 30% AMI, and 20 units at market rate. “The City has worked tirelessly to address the need for affordable housing opportunities for Malden residents, including our seniors and their families. This project is the first of three parts of a once in a generation opportunity to build hundreds of units of affordable housing that will help our residents through the housing crisis,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “I’m grateful to Councillor Jadeane Sica, the Community Preservation Committee, WinnDevelopment, and City staff for their commitment to this important project.” “This project will bring much-needed affordable housing for seniors to Ward 8, helping our residents age in place,” said Ward 8 City Councillor Jadeane Sica. “I’m proud to support this project and future phases, which together will bring a range of affordable housing options to the neighborhood.” “I am thrilled that the Community Preservation Act funds will directly address the City’s need for affordable, senior housing by helping our elder residents remain in Malden,” said CPC Chair Rachael Running. “This is the second affordable housing project awarded funding as a result of the CPC’s ongoing partnership with the Trust, and we are eager to continue this partnership to help make Malden a more affordable community where our residents can put down roots, grow and thrive.” Construction on the project is expected to begin in early 2026, with new residents anticipated in late 2027. For more information and to subscribe to future updates, please visit cityofmalden.org/overlook. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee
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Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 N.H. man, 38, sentenced to 14-year federal prison term; found with 70 kilos of cocaine in Salem, Mass. One of the largest drug seizures this decade in Massachusetts – a street value of more than $1.5 million A Dominican national living in Manchester, N.H., was sentenced on March 6 in federal court in Boston to possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Miguel Angel Martinez Lugo, a/k/a “Jesus Manuel Encarnacion,” a/k/a “Jose Rosado Rabell,” 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Julia E. Kobick to 14 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, after being caught in Salem, Mass., in 2024 with 70 kilos of cocaine with a street value of over $1.5 million. The 70 kilos of cocaine, close to 150 pounds, is one of the largest drug seizures this decade in Massachusetts. The defendant is subject to deportation upon completion of the sentence imposed. In December 2024, Martinez Lugo pleaded guilty to one count of possession For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net T with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. On April 4, 2024, law enforcement observed a black Acura MDX with a New Hampshire license plate registered to Martinez Lugo under his alias, “Jesus Encarnacion,” and a Chevrolet pickup truck with an Ohio license plate in close proximity to one another that appeared to be travelling together. Law enforcement followed the two vehicles as they drove down a number of streets and then ultimately parked on a street in Salem, Mass. The two vehicles were parked in such a way that their trunks were visible, and two males, one of which was identified as Martinez Lugo, transported a heavy-duty black plastic storage bin with a yellow lid from the pickup truck to the black Acura MDX. Two additional heavy duty black plastic storage bins were observed inside of the black Acura MDX. When the Black Acura MDX passed the law enforcement vehicle, the driver, Martinez Lugo, made eye contact with the officer and then quickly parked and abandoned the vehicle. A search warrant was subsequently sought for the vehicle, and 70 kilograms of cocaine was found inside the three plastic storage bins along with three cellular phones, among other things. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division, Stephen Belleau; Salem Police Chief Lucas J. Miller; and Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the United States Marshals and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Mackenzie Duane of the Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit prosecuted the case. Malden Public Library to present bilingual storytelling event he Malden Public Library will present a children’s program – The Copihue Flower Legend/ La Leyenda de la Flor del Copihue – on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we will travel south to Chile and learn about the beautiful legend of their national flower. This tale from the Mapuche land tells the origin of Copihue, a flower symbol of friendship, happiness and gratitude. This free program will feature storytelling (in Spanish and English), a creative activity and a dynamic activity. Recommended for families with children ages five and up. This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 13 Employment workshop series held for autistic students at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism program in Malden L ast week (March 3-6), Triangle, Inc., a 54-year-old Malden disability services provider, hosted eight high school students from Revere and Everett for a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills. This unique opportunity is funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) with the near unanimous support of our local State House delegation as part of a larger program that funds more than five workshop series throughout eastern Massachusetts. Sessions included both classroom and community-based learning that help students with disabilities explore powas hosted by Triangle’s Prism Program in Malden, a program that works exclusively with autistic young adults by providing customized services in a judgement-free zone that fosters a strong community amongst members. While participating in the workshop series, autistic students from Revere and Everett gained familiarity with the materials and built a foundation of employment success that they will carry with them. “This program is extremely productive and effective for students with an autistic diagnosis. Interacting with other students and facilitators with common dents navigate through high school and transition into the ‘real world,’” said Dr. Maureen Johnson, a Special Education and Life Skills teacher from Everett. “The use of a curriculum designed for the abilities of our Life Skills students supports their comprehension of the instruction presented during the fourday job training program.” “Last week’s workshop series at our Prism Program is a huge win for everyone,” said Triangle, Inc. CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “For students, they gain a boost immediately on their pathway to employment and adulthood as we work towards our mission of High school students from Revere and Everett attended a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) Prism Program Coordinator David Santana led high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. The workshops were funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (Courtesy photo) tential careers, develop resumes, practice interviewing skills and learn general professionalism. Last week’s workshop series goals of implementing ‘real life’ scenarios for our students reinforces skills that are necessary for job opportunities as our stuCommunity meeting on planned changes to Bus 105, other routes Suffolk Manor Community Room Monday, March 17th, 4:00 PM + Suffolk Manor Tenants’ Association + Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli The MBTA has proposed changes to over 130 bus routes all across the system, to take place over the next 5 years. Mass Senior Action is helping seniors use this opportunity to speak up and advocate for the bus service we need and deserve. If enough people speak up, Malden and the T will listen! New schedule and route map for the 105: getting people with disabilities jobs as early in life as possible.” The needs of autistic students are unique when compared to Triangle Curriculum Developer Charlie Warren (in green cap) is pictured with high school students from Revere and Everett during a four-day workshop series focused on employment skills held at Triangle, Inc.’s Prism Program in Malden. (Courtesy photo) other groups. Triangle’s Prism Program was designed with those needs in mind. “Our programs are all designed to engage learners where they are at on their pathway and strongly take their personal goals into Cuộc họp cộng đồng về những thay đổi đã lên kế hoạch cho tuyến xe buýt 105 và các tuyến khác Phòng cộng đồng Suffolk Manor, Thứ Hai, ngày 17 tháng 3, 4:00 chiều + Hiệp hội Người thuê nhà Suffolk Manor + Nghị viên Phường 7 Chris Simonelli MBTA đã đề xuất thay đổi hơn 130 tuyến xe buýt trên toàn hệ thống, dự kiến sẽ diễn ra trong 5 năm tới. Mass Senior Action đang giúp người cao tuổi sử dụng cơ hội này để lên tiếng và ủng hộ dịch vụ xe buýt mà chúng ta cần và xứng đáng được hưởng. Nếu đủ người lên tiếng, Malden và T sẽ lắng nghe! Lịch trình và bản đồ tuyến đường mới cho tuyến 105: account,” said Triangle, Inc. Director of Autism Services Travis Dion. “Collaborating with local schools is a great opportunity to extend our unique model of programming to more learners at a younger age.” 社区会议讨论 105 路公交⻋及其他路线的计划 变更 萨福克庄园社区活动室，3 ⽉ 17 ⽇星期⼀，下午 4:00 + Suffolk Manor 租⼾协会 + 第 7 区议员 Chris Simonelli ⻢萨诸塞州湾交通管理局 (MBTA) 已提议在未来 5 年内对整个系统的 130 多条公交线 路进⾏修改。 ⼤众⽼年⼈⾏动正在帮助⽼年⼈利⽤这个机会发声并倡导我们需要和应得的公交服 务。如果有⾜够多的⼈发声，Malden 和 T 会倾听！ 105 路新时刻表和路线图： Tần suất tuyến xe buýt hiện tại: cứ 60 phút một chuyến hoặc tốt hơn. 当前公交线路频率：每 60 分钟或更 短。 未来公交线路频率：每 30 分钟或更 短，增加晚间服务。 Tần suất tuyến xe buýt trong tương lai: cứ 30 phút một chuyến hoặc tốt hơn, với nhiều dịch vụ buổi tối hơn. Tuyến màu đỏ = tuyến xe buýt hiện tại; tuyến màu xanh = tuyến xe buýt trong tương lai. Questions? Call Rochelle: Suffolk Manor TA president 781-632-0006 红线 = 当前公交线路； 蓝线 = 未来公交线路。
Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Eagles soar to third place at MIAA D2 State Championships By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boys’ swim team wrapped up their season with a spectacular showing at the MIAA Division 2 State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Boston University, delivering one of the most historic finishes in program history. The Eagles soared to an impressive 180 points, securing a third-place finish, matching their best-ever placement while also setting a new program record for total points. This remarkable achievement eclipses their previous high of 176 points set in 2023. The competition began with a strong showing in the 200 Medley Relay, as the team of Dylan Phan, Christian Antonucci, Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso and Lucas Freitas placed sixth with a time of 1:40.76. Jaden Anthony made a statement in the 200 Freestyle, dropping three seconds from his seed time to finish seventh in 1:47.53. Teammate Lucas Santos also competed, securing 20th place Swimmers warming up with a time of 1:54.58. The 200 Individual Medley was a standout event for the Eagles, with four swimmers delivering strong performances. Antonucci led the charge with a lifetime best of 1:58.99, earning third place. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso followed closely, placing sixth with a personal best of 2:00.31, while Kevin Sodeyama-Cardoso and Brandon Wamala finished 11th (2:02.82) and 27th (2:13.33), respectively. Thomas Sodeyama-Cardoso continued his momentum in the 500 Freestyle, placing fourth with a lifetime best of 4:59.18. In the 200 Freestyle Relay, the Malden High girls Basketball Team Bows Out in Round One Acton-Boxborough ends Tornado State Tourney ride By Steve Freker T hey battled and fought their way into an impressive fourth-straight MIAA State Tournament, so this season will always have to be remembered for its successes. Most of the games were hard-fought, and Malden High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Scott Marino and his Tornado team brought a competitive game plan to the court night in and night out. In their preliminary round MIAA Division 1 State Tourney elimination loss to Acton-Boxborough, A-B Colonials Ashley Harrington (15 points, 8 rebounds) led the No. 30 seed Revolution (9-13) over No. 35 seed Malden High School (10-11), 63-30. For A-B, Olivia Baytarian posted 14 points and six assists and Maura Quirck added 12 points and seven rebounds. For Malden, senior captains Amanda Ebenezer (12 points, 9 rebounds), Ina Tolete (9 points) and Kim Tropnas (8 points) topped the scoresheet. Congratulations on a fine season overall, Tornados! Christian Antonucci and Jaden Anthony Eagles’ squad of Anthony, Freitas, Phan and Sodeyama-Cardoso delivered a powerful performance, finishing fourth with a time of 1:31.44. The 100 Backstroke saw Nicolas Caballero achieve a lifetime best of 58.96 to place 20th, while Kyle Nguyen made an impressive state debut, finishing 27th in 59.55. Mystic Valley shined in the 100 Breaststroke, with Antonucci clocking a lifetime best of 59.30 to earn 3rd place. Closing out the meet, Antonucci anchored the 400 Freestyle Relay, teaming up with Freitas, Anthony and Phan to secure fourth place in 3:21.39. Coach Andrew DiGiacomo giving the team a pep talk Reflecting on the team’s outstanding performance, Coach Andrew DiGiacomo shared his pride: “I am so proud of this group of boys. With everything being so uncertain at the beginning of the week due to the snowstorm, they took everything as it came and pushed through despite not knowing if they would be swimming or not. We worked hard and had a fantastic meet, and we are all very happy with the results!” The Eagles’ remarkable season ended with a well-earned spot among the top teams in the state, a testament to their dedication and perseverance in the pool. Malden High Head Coach Scott Marino talks to the team during a timeout as, standing, Assistant Coach Michaela Ilebode and Sophia and Olivia Rodrigues look on. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang)
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 15 “To this day, my friends and I sit around our Malden High lunch table and talk trash about our old Little League baseball teams, brag about who won the City Series in certain years, and still argue about who struck who out. The most remarkable part is the tradition and rich history of youth sports in Malden. All of our fathers were in the same leagues as us, and just like us, became best friends because of them. Even they still talk about their legendary games.” Malden High School Senior Pens ‘Thank You Letter to Sports’ on Eve of His Final Tornado Baseball Season Four-year Varsity Baseball & Golf Standout: ‘A world without sports would be missing out on one of the best parts of being human’ By Bo Stead I n the United States, high school and extra-curriculars go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sports have practically defined my high school experience, as they have for millions of other teens in America. So, sports will also define this editorial. As I have now finished my final season of high school golf and will begin my final season of Malden High School baseball on Monday, I have realized this: It is so important that kids play sports in high school or join an extra-curricular activity where they can be a part of a team. Friendships are usually one of the few things that we can actually carry with us once we graduate; while friends are made everywhere in school, there are none quite like those made when you played on the same team. In fact, this is so special, that they made a whole word for it: teammate. They are the people who you make daily Chipotle runs with, despite the negative balance in your bank account. To me, teammates are the people you spend more time with than your family—but you never complain because, to me, they are family. While I had so much fun playing golf for Malden High, I only began playing the sport itself in my freshman year. Baseball, on the other hand, has been my life since I was held in the hospital room as a newborn. As a kid, my grandfather and I, who fostered my love for baseball, would play in our living room, where he would hit me hundreds of ground balls and not stop until I successfully back twice as strong. When there are teammates you may not get along with, you put that aside, because at the end of the day, you are both on the same team. If they fail, then you also fail. This also goes beyond many Malden High School senior Bo Stead is one the three Editorsin-Chief of the Malden High School student newspaper The Blue and Gold. (Courtesy Photo) fielded exactly 100 in a row. Every long summer night, I would fall asleep lying on him as we watched the Red Sox. My grandfather was in love with baseball, and he caused me to feel the same way. While most kids’ heroes were Superman or Iron Man, mine were Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz. While many people seem to believe that sports are nothing more than silly games, I am here to tell you that sports have so many lessons applicable to our lives. Sports are vital to someone’s character development not only in high school but also in younger grade levels. Sports teach us teamwork, problem-solving, and perhaps most importantly, that sometimes we lose and do not get our way. At the same rate, they show us that despite a loss, there is always a second chance. We learn that when we fail, it is not over: all we have to do is work twice as hard and come people’s idea of a traditional “sport.” To have a positive effect on a child, they do not have to be playing an organized sport, as playing pickup games with their friends will often have the same effect on fostering community and strong role models. For kids in school, while it is tragic that children even have to undergo circumstances such as poverty, mental illness, and violence at home, time spent playing their sport or participating in a club, often with their best friends, acts as a temporary oasis for these children to escape their world for some time. When I look back on my childhood, I have warm and fond memories of school, my friends, and my family. But the ones I remember the most, are the ones from playing youth sports in Malden. Sports create brotherhoods, sisterhoods, and best friends. I am sure others have similar feelings about participating in the band, or performing in the choir or in a play, or any number of activities. Playing flag football was a pivotal part of my foundation of playing sports as a child. Now, every morning on my drive to school, I find myself looking out at MacDonald Stadium. I cannot help but reminisce on long summer Friday nights, where I met all of my best friends, running ridiculous trick plays named after Fortnite and, of course, causing mayhem at Pisa Pizza after. For me and many others, sports were also social events. Throwing a bunch of eight-year-old boys on a football field, there are bound to be some lifelong bonds forged. To this day, my friends and I sit around our Malden High lunch table and talk trash about our old Little League baseball teams, brag about who won the City Series in certain years, and still argue about who struck who out. The most remarkable part is the tradition and rich histoing this masterpiece, I recommend that after reading this, you go and give it a watch. As I move into a completely new page in this new chapter of my life, I may never play competitive baseball again. To me this is okay. I have a lot to thank baseball for: making me close to my grandfather, as well as giving me countless hilarious memories and bonds that will last a lifetime. I hope what sports have done for me and millions of other children across the world can continue to have the same effect on my children and generations to come. ALL STILL PALS: They became friends over a decade ago, but these guys are friends for life since their early baseball days. From left to right: MHS senior Sean Hudson, MHS junior Billy Gavin and MHS senior Bo Stead. (Courtesy Photo) ry of youth sports in Malden. All of our fathers were in the same leagues as us, and just like us, became best friends because of them. Even they still talk about their legendary games. My favorite movie of all time, “The Sandlot,” perfectly illustrates this idea of the bonds created through sports as it is a beautiful story about helping new people, friendship, and baseball. For anyone who has not had the pleasure of watchA wor ld without sports would be missing out on one of the best parts of being human. —Bo Stead is the son of Karen Bogan and Bob Stead, He is also the grandson of Malden High School Golden Tornado Hall of Famer and former Malden City Councillor Joe Bogan, 88, MHS ’55, and his wife, Marie. Bo is a four-year Varsity member of the Golden Tornado Baseball and Golf Teams. He is a National Honor Society member, carried a 4.64 GPA and is ranked 27th in the Class of 2025’s 427 students. Bo also serves as one of the three Editors-in-Chief of the Malden High School acclaimed student newspaper, The Blue and Gold, where this essay/editorial first appeared.
Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 ‘MOST VALUABLE’ TORNADOS: Sophie Tran (Swimming) & Amanda Ebenezer (Girls Basketball) named GBL League MVPs Tran is believed to be first freshman League MVP in Malden history in Swimming By Steve Freker O ne outstanding performer led her team to a fourth consecutive League Championship while accruing lots of personal, individual achievements, which led her to compete on the State Championship level. Another Malden High standout carried the team on her back in some games, helping her squad to an impressive fourth consecutive appearance in the MIAA Division 1 State Girls Basketball Tournament. Sophie Tran is just a freshman and this ninth-grader is believed to have made history as the first-ever swimmer from this grade to be voted Most Valuable Player for the Greater Boston League (GBL). “Sophie [Tran] had one of the best seasons in memory this year and won more individual events than any one on our team and probably any swimmer in the league,” Malden High coach Julie Grillon said. “We are very proud of Sophie’s accomplishment and this very well-deserved honor.” Senior Amanda Ebenezer is the first Girls Basketball GBL MVP in 20 years, it is believed. “Amanda [Ebenezer] has been our go-to player for the past two seasons and she has been one of the top players in the Greater Boston League as well,” said Malden High Head Coach Scott Marino. “It is a tremendous honor to be selected as the league’s Most Valuable Player and Amanda certainly earned this recognition.” Amanda Ebenezer GBL Girls Basketball MVP Ebenezer was the leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker for the past two seasons running for Head Coach Scott Marino’s Tornado squad, averaging 12.5 Sophie Tran GBL Coed Swimming MVP points and nearly double-digit (9.7) rebounds per game. Following are just some of Sophie Tran’s accomplishments in the 2024-25 season. • 200 IM time of 2:27.42, Place 1 against Revere on Jan. 9, 2025 (MIAA State & Sectional Championship qualifier) • 100 Butterfly time of 1:04.22, Place 1 against Revere on Jan. 9, 2025 (MIAA State & Sectional Championship qualifier) • 100 Backstroke time of 1:06.26, Place 1 against Lynn Classical on Dec. 17, 2024 (MIAA State & Sectional Championship qualifier) • 50 Freestyle time of 26.73 at the Invitational meet against MVRCS & Malden Catholic on Dec. 19, 2024 (MIAA State & Sectional Championship qualifier) • 100 Freestyle time of 59.13, Place 1 against Lynn Classical on Jan. 16, 2025 (MIAA Sectional Championship qualifier) Malden High Students ‘Teach the Lesson’ in Basketball Victory over Faculty By Steve Freker T he trend started last season when the Students broke up a five-year run of dominance by the Faculty and pulled out a 68-67 overtime win. On Tuesday they made it two in a row, this time in a dominating 85-57 blowout victory in the 2025 Annual Students vs. Faculty Basketball Game at the Finn Gym at Malden High School. The game was fairly close Amanda Ebenezer pulls away from John Frigo. (Courtesy Photos/The Maldonian/MHS Yearbook) through the first half, with the Students pulling away for a 3828 lead at halftime on a couple of long-range missiles just before the buzzer. The “Three-Ball” played a major factor in the second half for the Malden High students, who used the sharpshooting of senior guards Aidan Brett and Wyatt Dessert to spread the lead and effectively put the game away by the early part of the fourth quarter. Brett finished with a game-high 17 points and Dessert added 14 points for the Students. The game was a fundraiser for the Malden Adventure and Travel Club, whose chief advisor Brad Gelling splits between “Deni” Da Cruz and Kimberly Tropnas. (Courtesy Photos/The Maldonian/ MHS Yearbook) Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo doubled as the Coach for the Faculty once again this year. (Courtesy Photos/The Maldonian/MHS Yearbook) is Shauna Campbell. The group organizes annual trips to foreign countries each April Vacation. They also host day and night excursions for students to fun places and events around the region.
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 17 Malden Man Pleads MUSINGS | FROM PAGE 7 Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy B OSTON – A Malden man pleaded guilty on March 3, 2025 in federal court in Boston to his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine. Logan Pierre, a/k/a “LO,” 33, pleaded guilty conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of methamphetamine, 40 grams and more of fentanyl and cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy scheduled sentencing for June 5, 2025. Logan Pierre was charged along with his brother and co-defendant, Isaiah Pierre in June 2024. Isaiah Pierre fled apprehension and is a fugitive. In the fall of 2023, an investigation began into drug trafficking activities conducted by Logan and, allegedly, Isaiah Pierre. The investigation revealed that the Pierre brothers were allegedly actively selling methamphetamine in the greater Boston area. Between October 2023 and May 2024, Logan Pierre and, allegedly, Isaiah Pierre sold or arranged the sale of a pound methamphetamine on at least five separate controlled purchases. During a search of Logan Pierre’s apartment, an additional 1000g of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine was recovered. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of methamphetamine, 40 grams and more of fentanyl, and cocaine provides for a sentence of a mandatory minimum term of 10 years and up to life in prison, up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin; and Revere Police Chief David Callahan made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Dawley of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https:// www.justice.gov/PSN. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net presence! I miss his father Tom (no, not the singer!), who was a regular at the old YMCA. Tom is doing well in retirement, I’ve been told. On a side note...Dan’s hand playfully wrapped around my neck felt like it was a major league baseball glove! For real! • Carmine Cappuccio was a 6'2" 180 lb. senior receiver who when he wasn’t catching everything thrown at him on the gridiron was preparing for a future in the Chicago White Sox farm system. Carmine Cappuccio is talked about as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in Malden – right up there with Johnny Salmon, Billy Croken, John Stanasek, Donny Roach, Buddy Arthur, Puggy Forbes, etc. Carmine Cappuccio trivia: Playing for the Chicago White Sox Triple A minor league baseball team, the Birmingham Barons, for then manager Terry Francona, Carmine was cut from the squad to make room for a N.B.A. superstar making his baseball debut: Michael Jordan. The Malden Advocate’s Steve Freker has chronicled Carmine’s baseball career in these very same pages magnificently and like the journalistic pro he is. • Malden Police Officer (and much more) J.P. Kelly was a 5'8" stud receiver and another guy who stepped up bigly that year. Most likely you recognize the name J.P. Kelly, and you would probably recognize the face also – a cross between Frank “Ponch” Poncharello (Erik Estrada) with a dash of Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) thrown in. J.P. has been a star on the MPD (as well as Wayne Allen’s little brother) for many years now and brings as much intensity to the squad car (they still call it a squad car?) as he did when he was playing on that ’87 team. BTW, how’d you and big brother do in Vegas last week, J.P.? • This team was the highest scoring football team in the state in 1987. Check out some of these stats from that historic year (simply amazing): Larry Hicks ran for 1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns; (the still youthful looking) Billy Roderick passed for 1,130 yards and 14 touchdowns; junior 5'10" 185 lb. Timmy Ford gained 535 yards with 7 touchdowns; and Carmine Cappuccio caught 43 passes for 912 yards and 13 TDs, adding 21 extra points kicked in a 99-point season. • They may have been a high-flying offensive juggernaut scoring 330 points that year, but let’s not forget the defense that shut out four opponents while allowing less than 100 points! • Over the years I’ve had the extreme pleasure of getting to know Dan Jones, Eddie Casaletto and J.P. Kelly, as well Big Billy Gavin, Brian Hatch, Billy Roderick, Bobby Carroll, Jeff Webb, Timmy Ford, Brian McDonough, Mike Freker, Mike Langston and a nicer bunch of blokes I have never met. • MHS 1975 Hall of Famer Mark Burns reminded me that the 1975 football team (who were also very good, btw) in a show of solidarity with the ’87 team, gathered at the Highland Café on that long ago Thanksgiving morning and traveled to the game to support our fellow Golden Tornadoes. • Through my exhaustive/ time-intensive research (call me the Carl Bernstein/Bob Woodward of Maldonia) from multiple sources, I’ve learned that Billy Galvin might have been the single most underrated soldier on this extremely talented squad of gridiron heroes. His work ethic, his personality and his will to succeed far outpaced many of the more physically gifted teammates on this historic team. Driven by the ghosts of Golden Tornadoes past, Billy placed team before personal glory and in the process helped his squad achieve goals unimaginable for most growing up in these here 4.8 square miles. Billy’s talent and work ethic have been passed down to his son Billy aka “Billy the Kid,” who is projected to be the starting quarterback next year. A polite, handsome young man (thank goodness he has his mom’s looks), young Billy has “success” written all over that baby face. All the best to the Galvins in 2025! • Apologies to all players I missed this time around. I will return another day to glorify you all. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – speaking of the famed T-Giving Day game...It’s an ancient rivalry (even older than Harvey Nadler!), as most already know, going back to 1889, the same year internationally known Malden author Earle Stanley Gardner was born. Mr. Gardner is best known for creating the Perry Mason series – Malden immortalized forever on MeTV with Perry Mason’s fictional character, his secretary Della Street, named after Dell Street. Did you know that the famous (Phyllis) Knight family grew up on Dell Street?See, you learn something new every single time you read “Malden Musings.” But I digress. If you grew up in Malden (or are a recent transplant), then you’ve probably been to a Thanksgiving Day game to cheer on classmates, neighbors or your very own children. You probably weren’t part of a crowd as large as the 1929 crowd that drew 18,500 fans because, frankly, they just don’t make high school crowds like that anymore. (Think about it, if they get 500 at a game these days, the GTC celebrates at All Season’s Table that night!) Fuhgeddaboudit. Here is a quote from MHS’s first African American head coach – trailblazing Harvard Law School grad Matthew Washington Bullock – summing up how most Maldonians feel/felt about the spirit of the day: “The season does not begin until Thanksgiving Day, and should we lose that game my work for the season will be a rank failure.” Mr. Bullock felt that strongly about this game without even growing up in Malden. This from a man who fled the South in 1889 with his parents (both formerly enslaved) and his seven siblings with $10 between them! “The Game” meant that much and still does to many. Postscript 1: You don’t believe that last sentence? Try changing the game from Thursday to Wednesday and see if you get out of the Malden city limits alive. Insert great big smiley face. Postscript 2: What say ye? 1987 the GOAT? Talk amongst yourselves... —Peter is a longtime Malden resident and a regular contributor to The Malden Advocate. He can be reached at PeteL39@aol.com for comments, compliments or criticisms.
Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 OBITUARIES Dennis John Marcucci Of Malden. Died on March 9th, 2025 at the age of 78, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Boston to Armando and Mary (Leone) Marcucci. Dennis was married to Maureen (McCall) Marcucci for 52 years. They settled in Woburn where they raised their 3 sons. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren; David Marcucci and his wife Jillian, their sons Collin and Andrew of Tyngsborough; Daniel Marcucci of Malden and Michael Marcucci Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, For retirees who own their home and want to stay living there, but could use some extra cash, a reverse mortgage is a viable financial tool, but there’s a lot to know and consider to be sure it’s a good option for you. Let’s start with the basics. A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that allows older homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their house (or condo) that doesn’t have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, sells the house or moves out for at least 12 months. At that point, you or your heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued interest and fees (usually by selling the home), but you will never owe more than the value of your home. It’s also important to understand that with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so you’re still required to pay your property taxes, homeowners’ insurance and upkeep. Not paying them can result in foreclosure. To be eligible, you must be 62 years of age or older, have at least 50 percent equity in your home, and currently be living there. You will also need to undergo a financial assessment to determine whether you can afford to continue paying your property taxes and insurance. Depending on your financial situation, you may be required to put part of your loan into an escrow account to pay future bills. If the financial assessment finds that you cannot pay your insurance and taxes and have enough cash left to live on, you’ll be denied. Loan Details More than 90 percent of all reverse mortgages offered are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), which are FHA insured and offered through private mortgage lenders and banks. HECM’s have home value limits that vary by county but cannot exceed $1,209,750 in 2025. How much you can actually get through a reverse mortgage depends on your age (the older you are the more you can get), your home’s value and the prevailing interest rates. Generally, most people can borrow somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of the home’s value. To estimate how much you can borrow, use the reverse mortgage calculator at ReverseMortgage.org. To receive your money, you can opt for a lump sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or a combination of these. But be aware the reverse mortgages aren’t cheap. You’ll have to pay an origination fee, which is the greater of $2,500 or 2 percent of the first $200,000 of your home’s value plus 1 percent of the amount over $200,000. HECM origination fees are capped at $6,000. You’ll also be charged an initial mortgage insurance premium, which is 2 percent of the loan amount, along with closing costs that will likely run several thousand dollars. Any amount you borrow, including these fees and insurance, accrues interest, which means your debt grows over time. To learn more, see the National Council on Aging’s online booklet “Use Your Home to Stay at Home” at NCOA.org/article/use-your-hometo-stay-at-home. Also be aware that because reverse mortgages are complex loans, all borrowers are required to get counseling through a HUD approved independent counseling agency before taking one out. Most agencies charge between $125 and $200. To locate one near you, visit Go.usa. gov/v2H, or call 800-569-4287. Other Options If a reverse mortgage doesn’t suit you, you could also tap your home equity by getting a regular home equity loan or line of credit. This type of borrowing requires youto make payments, and lenders can freeze or lower limits on lines of credit, but the borrowing costs are much lower. Or you could also sell your home and move somewhere cheaper. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. and his wife Alicia and their daughter Sophie of Malden. He had a special affinity for his “grandpups” Cooper, Callie and Gizmo. He also leaves behind his much-loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Dennis is a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He earned a degree as a registered pharmacist. After a brief time in retail, Dennis began his career as a registered pharmacist. In 1972, he began his lengthy career at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford and the surrounding Hallmark Health Hospitals, serving for over 40 years. He was dedicated to his chosen profession and maintained his formal pharmacy license until his death. He also served as Treasurer/Director of the Pine Trail Condominium Association of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH for over 30 years. Dennis was a man of great love, integrity and faith. We ask God to bring him home and care for him until we see him again. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visitation at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Tuesday March 18th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dennis’ memory to the charity of your choice. Paul V. Arnone Jr. A long-time resident of Malden, died peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 85 years old. Paul was born on August 6, 1939, in Boston, to the late Paul V. Arnone, Sr. and Catherine (Deering) Arnone. He was one of eight children and grew up in East Boston and Malden. Paul graduated from Malden High School in 1957 and proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years, during which he was recognized with a Good Conduct medal and became a Dental Lab Specialist, a testament to his commitment to duty and country. Paul met and later married the love of his life, his beloved Carmen Pierrehumbert, and they settled in Malden to raise their daughter, Lisa-Marie. He was deeply devoted to family. He treasured each of them as though they were precious jewels, and nothing brought him greater pleasure than to be surrounded by them and his grand-pups. Of all the many things in life that Paul enjoyed, his family brought more joy to his heart and soul than anything. Paul was known for his outgoing personality, genuine warmth and kindness, exceptional patience and deep caring nature. He was truly a big teddy bear with a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile whose presence brought comfort to those around him as he surrounded them with a love like no other. Paul dedicated his career to the OBITS | SEE PAGE 19 - LEGAL NOTICE - City of Malden Massachusetts Board of Appeal 215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Telephone 781-397-7000 x2104 MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L. Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA RE: Petition 25-001 by Peter Leyden seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended-Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Violation of Front yard setback as per Plans Res-069350-2025 at the property known as and numbered 19 George St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #143-668-803 Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in the Office of Inspectional Services, 215 Pleasant St., 3rd floor, Malden, MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://maldenma-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home Nathaniel Cramer, Chair March 7, 14, 2025
THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 19 OBITS | FROM PAGE 18 dental profession, working as a Dental Lab Technician, owning his own Dental Laboratory and eventually extending his passion for the field by serving as a well-respected educator. He shared his knowledge with future generations by teaching dental technology at Middlesex Community College for many years before retiring to spend more time traveling and enjoying time with his family. Paul was a devout member of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere and a longtime member of the Cursillo community at St. Basil’s in Methuen. He was committed to community service and actively participated in church activities and served for many years as Lector, reflecting his strong faith and dedication to his community. He was a 63-year member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, where he enjoyed singing in quartets and choruses and emceeing shows. He also served in various leadership roles including International Society Board Member and Chapter President and received much recognition including District Barbershopper of the Year. He was an amazing statesman and a model leader that helped shape the Beverly chapter into one of the most community-focused chapters in the area. He was especially instrumental in the development of youth programs including the Harmony Explosion Camp and the High School Quartet Super Bowl. His love for music enriched his life, and he traveled extensively to conventions and local gatherings, sharing joy and harmony with fellow barbershoppers and their families. One of his most precious memories was singing together on stage with his grandson, Collin, in a Father-Son-Grandson chorus at the 2011 International Barbershop Convention in Kansas City. Paul had a passion for adventure and exploration, spending cherished moments with his family and friends in Maine and New Hampshire, enjoying cruises as well as enjoying family trips to Disney World. He proudly passed down his enthusiasm for trout fishing to his daughter and grandson. He loved anything to do with Star Wars ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN SITE MEETING ROOSEVELT PARK (Adjacent to Salemwood School) MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 3-36025 A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On 30 January 2021, the City of Malden received a petition from residents in Malden requesting that this disposal site be designated a Public Involvement Plan site, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 21E §14(a) and 310 CMR 40.1404. As a result, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Room 106, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Malden, MA 02148 to present a draft Release Abatement Measures (RAM) Plan. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting remotely can log in using the information below and can request a copy of the draft RAM Plan, request language interpretation services, or address any other questions regarding this meeting by contacting James P. Parker, L.S.P. at 45 Dan Road, Suite 115, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, by telephone at 781-821-0521 or by email at jparker@ncaenv.com. More information about this project can be viewed online at https://cleargov.com/massachusetts/middlesex/city/ malden/projects/11369/roosevelt-park Meeting log-in information: https://tinyurl.com/Roosevelt-Park The disposal site file can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-36025 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal/dep/wastesite/ detailviewer/3-0036025/TWO%20HR,%20120%20DY/ROOSEVELT%20PARK/null/ TMPS/529%20SALEM%20STREET/12%2F15%2F2020%2021:30:36/MALDEN/02148/ TF/12%2F10%2F2019%2000:00:00/PARK/12%2F10%2F2020%2014:46:00/ UNDER%20INVE,UNKNOWN/02%2F19%2F2021%2000:00:00/617786/42.43070000/71.05142000/CLOSED/null or at MassDEP, 150 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 978-694-3200. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000 Ext. 2005 For instructions on enabling live translated captions in Teams, please visit: www.cityofmalden.org/captions March 14, 2025 and some of his most special memories were of being with his family on the Galactic Starcruiser and building his very own, custom lightsaber. He also had an affinity for Canada, especially beautiful Nova Scotia and enjoyed spending time there. He was an avid gardener and loved to create and build things. He could often be found making repairs and upgrades to the beautiful home and yard that he shared with his family. He also had an incredible zeal for learning new facts and words and kindly shared his remarkable wit and intelligence through his creative use of language. In honoring Paul’s memory, let us remember his generous spirit and the love he so freely gave. He was an incredible man who lived an incredible life and was a true gift to all of us. We will carry the warmth of his presence in our hearts forever. Paul was the beloved husband of Carmen (Pierrehumbert) Arnone with whom he shared almost 62 years of marriage. Devoted and loving father of Lisa-Marie Barker of Malden. Dear brother of Robert Arnone of Nashua, NH, John Arnone of FL, and the late Agnes, Harry, Vincent, Peter, and Joseph Arnone. Cherished grandfather and godfather of Collin Matthew Barker. He touched so many lives throughout his long and rich life and will be well remembered and deeply missed. Relatives & friends were invited to gather in honor of Paul during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Thursday, March 13 and on Friday, March 14 at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Ave., Revere, (Meet at Church) for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Ave., Revere, MA. 02151. OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 2024 MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualified for based upon the number of days living in Massachusetts. A dependent or spouse with Y ou are now entitled to claim a tax credit on your 2024 Massachusetts individual income tax return if you are taking care of a dependent child, other dependent or spouse with a disability or another dependent who is age 65 or older. You can claim this tax credit if you are filing single, head of household or married filing joint on your tax return. Your dependent child must be under age 13 as of December 31, 2024. With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2024, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $440 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. This represents an increase over the calendar year 2023 tax credit which was $310 per individual. If you are a Massachusetts non-resident filing a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. Taxpayers need to keep this tax credit in mind as many spouses are caring for a spouse who might be stricken with a disability such as dementia or a physical disability and requires a significant amount of time in home health care from his or her spouse. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the second year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals or spouses. This is in addition to the increase in the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older, which is now up to $2,730. It was $2,400 in 2023 and only $1,200 in 2022. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.
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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 14, 2025 Page 21 OBITS | FROM PAGE 19 For online tribute, visit www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Tana Eleanor Tselepis Of Malden. Passed away March 4th 2025 at the age of 89. The daughter of Efstatthios “Harry” and Sara (Kyne) Tselepis. Tana was raised in Malden, graduated from MHS in 1953, eventually going on to earn her degree in finance and working for many firms as an asset manager such as Goldman-Sacs, and the Salmon Brothers at the World Trade Center in New York City. She was the Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for the Holland Series Fund, Inc. Tana spent a lot of her time advocating for others; she was President of Malden Kiwanis 2013-2014, and Member of the Board of Directors for many years. She was on the Malden High School Alumni Association, an active member of the Board of Governors at Tufts Medical Center, on the Board of Directors at Spaulding Rehabilitation Center and also a Director and Treasurer of the YWCA Malden. Tana enjoyed spending time with her friends, going to concerts and traveling to Europe and Greece. Tana was also the first person on the dance floor whenever she got the chance. She was also an extremely sharp dresser having all of her clothing tailor made to fit her. An ailurophile, she surrounded herself with things that reminded her of her own sweet cat that passed before her. She is survived by her lifelong friend Philip Conti, the Marinellii family, Marion Desmond as well as many other friends she made throughout her life. Visitation was held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden on Friday March 7th with a service that followed. Burial will take place at a later date. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 1. On March 14 in what year did Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin receive a U.S. patent for a navigable balloon: 1868, 1899 or 1919? 2. What type of geological feature is a hoodoo? 3. Was Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade always in South Boston? 4. On March 15, 1820, what state known as the Pine Tree State became a state? 5. In 1967 who had a hit with “The Lullaby of Spring”? 6. On March 16, 1621, Samoset introduced himself to the Pilgrims; he was a sagamore of what tribe: Abenaki, Mohawk or Wampanoag? 7. On what day in 461 CE did St. Patrick die? 8. What type of beverage is Guinness? 9. On March 17, 1901, Boston celebrated its first official Evacuation Day – of when who left Boston? Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Drainage Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing 10. What Irish dish has cabbage and mashed potatoes? 11. What are Irish bagpipes called? 12. On March 18, 1970, what Queen was born in Newark, N.J., who has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star? 13. What is a bodhrán? 14. What makes bubbles in drinks? 15. What internet-based service that was “eclipsed” by Zoom is shutting down in May? 16. On March 19 in what state is the annual St. Joseph’ Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration? 17. What is the vernal equinox also known as? 18. What “unicorn of the sea” can have a tusk about 10 feet long? 19. On Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca in what country do the men knit (mostly hats)? 20. On March 20, 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win what 18+-day race? ANSWERS 1. 1899 2. A Western USA natural rock column (sometimes in an odd shape) 3. Reportedly, it was in downtown Boston until 1901. 4. Maine 5. Donovan 6. Abenaki 7. March 17 8. Irish dry stout (ale) 9. In 1776 a cannon placed on Dorchester Heights forced the British to leave. 10. Colcannon 11. Uilleann pipes 12. Latifah 13. An Irish drum 14. Carbon dioxide 15. Skype 16. California (started at Mission San Juan Capistrano, home of famous cliff swallows) 17. Spring equinox or first day of spring 18. Narwal 19. Peru (women do the weaving) 20. Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska
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