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.
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